A guest column for Entrepreneur lists seven categories of risk tied to opening a physical business location, including slip-and-fall hazards, unclear landlord-tenant maintenance duties, accessibility gaps, fire and security issues, insurance shortfalls and weak incident-response plans. It argues these risks differ fundamentally from the operational concerns of an online business, since a physical space introduces hazards tied to floors, doors, parking lots and in-person emergencies.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-30
The Brick device blocks distracting apps via an NFC chip that users tap to start and stop blocking sessions, but this functionality can be replicated using blank NFC tags costing about a dollar or printed QR codes. Free apps such as Foqos for iOS, built by developer Ali Waseem, let users configure app-blocking profiles tied to NFC tags, QR codes, barcodes, or daily schedules, and can prevent users from disabling the block by deleting the app.
wired.com
· 2026-09-27
Cybersecurity agencies from the U.S., U.K. and Netherlands, alongside the FBI, issued a joint advisory exposing an Iranian state-linked campaign using Windows malware called CHOSEN BRICK to spy on dissidents, journalists and activists. Attackers pose as trusted contacts or tech support over WhatsApp and Telegram, luring victims into launching disguised fake apps that secretly install the spyware and evade Windows Defender.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-09-16
L.L. Bean's new CEO has directed $50 million toward renovating the company's flagship store in Maine, redesigning it to emphasize immersive, tactile experiences over standard product displays. The revamped space greets visitors with elements like live fish rather than leading with clothing or footwear collections.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-13
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