https://www.recode.net/2017/8/7/16105234/google-diversity-head-danielle-brown-memo-apple-watch-cellular-facebook-zuckerberg-kurzweil

Google’s new head of diversity started just a few weeks ago, and was quickly faced with handling a controversial, sexist, anti-diversity internal memo that went viral within and outside of the company. Recode’s Kara Swisher has a wrap-up of the affair, complete with the original memo and Google VP of diversity, integrity and governance Danielle Brown’s quick response to Googlers. And a recent ex-Googler offers this clarifying inside perspective on the divisive manifesto. [Kara Swisher / Recode]

Apple is working on an untethered version of its smartwatch that can connect directly to cellular networks with Intel-made LTE chips, reducing its reliance on the iPhone to perform most of its useful functions, including streaming music and sending messages on the go. The more independent Apple Watch may be released before the end of the year. [Bloomberg]