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Good morning! For years, my colleague Jared Newman has been looking for an iPad Pro alternative—a tablet that’s a bit more powerful on the software side but still a delight to use. It’s been hard to find. But after watching Microsoft unveil Windows 11 this week, he’s optimistic that the latest version of the company’s venerable operating system might make such a device possible. Read more here.

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tech

The iPad alternative of my dreams could be a Windows 11 device

Android apps, better web browsing, and a wide range of hardware could finally make Microsoft’s hybrid OS click. Read more.

news

Dream jobs are a pipe dream for most young people, study says

Nearly half of teens aspire to artistic or investigative careers, but these jobs make up only 8% of the U.S. labor market. Read more.

productivity secrets

Why not working first thing on Monday can supercharge your productivity

Tech writer Hannah Herman says she blocks two hours on her calendar. “By this point, every Jane, Dick, and Harry knows that I don’t do work on Monday mornings—and that I don’t think you should, either.” Read more.

a message from revtown

Ex-Under Armour Execs are making jeans.

How? By using a proprietary fabric consisting of Italian milled denim infused with the same stuff used in football uniforms and yoga pants. Revtown jeans are a triple threat: sustainable, comfortable, and affordable. Check it out.

Why buildings collapse

Structural failures are rare, but they are still potent examples of problems inherent in concrete—and how people use it to build. Read more.

workplace evolution

Workers are saying ‘screw you’ to their leaders. Here’s why and how to fix it

A master executive coach says ‘If you’re calling this attitude entitlement and ignoring it—or retaliating with tighter constraints on where and when your employees work—you’re missing a huge opportunity.” Read more.

creativity

‘Drag Race’ winner Symone to brands: We live 365, not just during Pride Month

The Ebony Enchantress teamed with scent and intimates brand Boy Smells for an urgent (and glamorous) Pride campaign. Read more.

World changing ideas

How the warming climate is threatening the ecosystem of Yellowstone

There will be dire effects as it becomes too warm for snow to accumulate on the mountains in the park. Read more.

recommender

This comforter is filled with recycled plastic—and is unbelievably squishy and soft

Buffy’s marshmallow comforter is delightful, even in a summer heatwave. Read more.

recommender

10 stylish summer dresses that’ll take you from work to play

These dresses are chic, functional, and perfect for transitioning back into the office. Read more.

video: the work in progress

The future of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace

Over the past decade, corporate America has ramped up diversity and inclusion efforts, but there is still a lot of work to be done, especially with the LGBTQ+ community. Every June, thousands of companies make public gestures, pledges and and sponsorship deals during Pride Month, but not all of those companies are putting in the work to ensure safe spaces for their LGBTQ+ employees. Chris Denson caught up with Reddit’s COO, Jen Wong and Marty Chavez, former Goldman Sachs executive and current vice chairman at Sixth Street, who share their personal employment experiences and thoughts on the future of LGBTQ+ inclusion at work.

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