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There Are Too Many "Public Displays of Technology" in This Country: Survey
Is "hang it up!" the new "get a room!"? An Intel report shines a light on the sorry state of American mobile etiquette.As a society, are we engaging in too many "public displays of technology"?...
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Dolby Laboratories and the 3-D Movie Sound Revolution
On Sunday, Pixar's animated hit, Toy Story 3, goes for a Best Picture Oscar. And it was an innovative new series of sound channels that let Buzz Lightyear be even buzzier. When the celebrities walk the...
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Peek Inside Spam Inc. Reveals SEO Secrets, Slick Interface, and ......
Security Blogger Brain Kreb uncovered a fascinating look into the smooth business operation of spam.Millionaire spammers have many similarities with the rest of Internet world: They employ a slick user...
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Leadership Hall of Fame: Seth Godin, Author of "Purple Cow"
We continue our examination of the business book Purple Cow with an interview of author Seth Godin. What companies are using a purple cow strategy now, and how is Seth trying to change book...
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Google Search Tweak Pours Salt on Content Farms
In a blog posting late yesterday Google announced it had tweaked its search algorithms--trying to improve its ranking accuracy, and affecting trillions of search queries. It's good for Google and its...
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Netflix Adds Subtitles to More Streaming Content, Stirs Up Controversy
The company has just announced plans to increase subtitles on streaming content. But it's not enough, say deaf advocates. For some, in fact, Netflix's recent shift to streaming and its price hike,...
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Can Health Care 2.0 Be as Easy as Craigslist? Craig Thinks So
Craig Newmark gives Fast Company a peek inside the the government's health care system makeover. Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is optimistic about the health care industry’s 21st-century makeover:...
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The Science of Buzz
New York Magazine's Vulture brings data to buzz, with its new "Anticipation Index," fueled by social media.New York Magazine's website introduces a new feature today called the "Vulture Anticipation...
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Wikipedia Goes Royal
"Versailles has always been a place of innovation," says the new "resident Wikipedian" who'll be living there for six months.Wikipedia and Versailles have established full diplomatic relations....
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New Lending Plan Speeds Global Health Aid Distribution
With the help of the private sector, the UN is making progress toward getting life-saving health supplies to aid recipients much faster. Pledge Guarantee for Health (PGH) is a new lending initiative...
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Autodesk: The Secret Star Behind Oscar-Winning Visual Effects
No matter which film walks away with the Oscar for Best Visual Effects on Sunday, one organization that has previously made Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list will be a clear winner:...
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The Adventure Project Brings Clean Water to Indian Villages, With Help From...
Broken freshwater wells are rampant in Africa and India; it's problem that causes 4,000 children to die each day due to a lack of clean drinking water. That's why the Adventure Project, a nonprofit...
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iFive: Space Business and Science, Google Strict on Apps, iPad 2 Rumors,...
1. While one of the final missions of the Space Shuttle flies in orbit, the new commercial space biz is also getting off the ground: XCOR Aerospace revealed that the Southwest Research Institute has...
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Yemeni Journalist Offers Facebook and Twitter Access, Piercing Government...
Alkasir makes access to Facebook and Twitter possible in the face of oppressive regimes' attempts to block them. Walid Al-Saqaf's Alkasir is an unsung hero in the recent political overhaul in Egypt and...
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How Hackers Could Exploit Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government's list of emergency network security personnel has not been updated in 15 years, putting national security at high risk if a shutdown takes place on March 4.The possible...
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Daryl Hannah Wants the Movies to Quit Smoking
She once lived half on land and half in water--now she's attempting something possibly even more difficult. Daryl Hannah has jumped on board the fight to make movies "socially responsible" by...
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For Winklevoss, Olympic Glory and Moral High Ground Ease the Facebook Sting
This Sunday, David Fincher's The Social Network has a chance to sweep the Oscars. The highly acclaimed film about the founding of Facebook has already won a slew of awards, including a gaggle of...
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Rise of Neurocinema: How Hollywood Studios Harness Your Brainwaves to Win...
One thing you aren't likely to hear Sunday night from the Oscar-winning producer after accepting the trophy for Best Picture: "I'd like to thank my neuroscience partners who helped us enhance the...
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Is Starbucks a Sweet Spot for Hackers Looking to Steal Identities?
Cafes may be unintentionally hosting a new bastion of Internet lawlessness. At least, that's what one politician is saying. Seems hacking's so easy, even a senator's aide can do it (and did, yesterday,...
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Saudia Arabia and South Korea Join Forces for Solar Power
The $380 million deal indicates a commitment to clean energy--and to regional collaboration. Saudi Arabia and South Korea are ramping up their alternative energy production--and working together in the...
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