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Is Elon Musk calculated or crazed? Walter Isaacson discusses his new book on the GeekWire Podcast

GeekWire

Musk prevailed in the contest, and ultimately won the operating system argument, as well, recounts Walter Isaacson in his new biography of the Tesla and SpaceX CEO and X (Twitter) owner. ” That’s the fundamental question at the heart of the book, and of Musk’s career and life. All my books are that way.

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11 great sci-fi books from 2020 to check out on your new Kindle

The Verge

It’s not easy to make it to a library right now, and with a long winter stuck at home looming ahead for many of us, there’s never been a better time to hunker down with a good book. We’ve also listed our favorite streaming shows on Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Plus , and Netflix ; some great sci-fi books ; and exciting new podcasts.

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Elon Musk and Apple deny wild story that he tried to replace Tim Cook

The Verge

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly demanded to become Apple’s CEO in a 2016 phone call with current Apple CEO Tim Cook, according to an upcoming book about Tesla. As the book tells it, Cook suggested to Musk that Apple acquire Tesla, and Musk said he wanted to be CEO. Musk also claims that much of the book is false.

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Microsoft gets ready to launch the Surface Pro 8 I’ve been waiting years for

The Verge

Microsoft is planning to bring most of the sleek design elements of the Surface Pro X to the Surface Pro 8. The tablet itself will be more rounded at the edges, and a new Surface keyboard will house a new slim Surface Pen inside just like the Pro X does. The Surface Pro 8 will still be slightly thicker than the Pro X, though.

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The Monthly “CIO Master” Book Tuning: Leverage Design Factors to Reinvent IT Apr. 2019

Future of CIO

Three “X” Factors of Running Digital IT Organization Digital means the increasing pace of changes, fierce competitions, and continuous disruptions. Here are three “X” factors to run a digital ready IT organization. million page views with about #5500 blog posting. The “Future of CIO” Blog has reached 2.8

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How to watch Microsoft’s Surface event today

The Verge

It’s simple: Microsoft will have a livestream on the events page of its website , and you’ll also be able to watch it on on Microsoft’s Surface Twitter account. The Verge will be covering any announcements from the event and running a world-class live blog, and here’s how you can watch along with us, too.

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The Monthly “Digital Hybridity” Book Tuning: The Hybrid Workforce and WorkPlace Nov. 2018

Future of CIO

The New Book Chapter 5: The Hybrid Workforce Management Introduction Today the company workforce spans three or even four generations. Boomers, X, Y, and Z Generations ? million page views with about #5200th blog posting in 59+ different categories of leadership, management, strategy, digitalization, change/talent, etc.

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