The Samsung Galaxy Ring is now official, after its surprising (and brief) teaser appearance at the end of Unpacked 2024 and its subsequent unveiling at MWC 2024.The long-rumored rival to the Oura Ring was the encore at the Samsung Galaxy S24 launch, where we got our first glimpse at the smart ring and... not a lot else. The announcement effectively confirmed the Galaxy Ring's existence, with no details on price or the exact release date.That said, we've heard more since then, and we can also make some educated guesses about the Samsung Galaxy Ring's potential health and sleep tracking...…The Samsung Galaxy Ring is now official, after its surprising (and brief) teaser appearance at the end of Unpacked 2024 and its subsequent unveiling at MWC 2024.The long-rumored rival to the Oura Ring was the encore at the Samsung Galaxy S24 launch, where we got our first glimpse at the smart ring and... not a lot else. The announcement effectively confirmed the Galaxy Ring's existence, with no details on price or the exact release date.That said, we've heard more since then, and we can also make some educated guesses about the Samsung Galaxy Ring's potential health and sleep tracking...WW…

advertisementadvertisementThis story is part of Fast Company’s . Explore the full list of companies that are reshaping their businesses, industries, and the broader culture.advertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementWhile many unicorns pivot again and again to find their market, Canva’s proposition today is remarkably similar to that pitch of more than a decade ago. Its easy-to-use, templated design platform allows people to create business cards, birthday invitations, social media ads, sales presentations, coffee mugs, and yearbooks. It works equally well on a phone, tablet, or...…advertisementadvertisementThis story is part of Fast Company’s . Explore the full list of companies that are reshaping their businesses, industries, and the broader culture.advertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementWhile many unicorns pivot again and again to find their market, Canva’s proposition today is remarkably similar to that pitch of more than a decade ago. Its easy-to-use, templated design platform allows people to create business cards, birthday invitations, social media ads, sales presentations, coffee mugs, and yearbooks. It works equally well on a phone, tablet, or...WW…

advertisementadvertisementPeople are increasingly made of plastic. The material from our discarded water bottles gets ground up into microparticles, which end up everywhere in the environment. Our of plastic in them. We then of these pieces of plastic a year, which have been discovered in our livers, kidneys, and lungs. It’s sickening to consider, and we still don’t understand the long-term health ramifications.advertisementadvertisementBut what if our body could actually recycle plastic, breaking it down to keep this waste out of our landfills and oceans?That’s a question being asked by...…advertisementadvertisementPeople are increasingly made of plastic. The material from our discarded water bottles gets ground up into microparticles, which end up everywhere in the environment. Our of plastic in them. We then of these pieces of plastic a year, which have been discovered in our livers, kidneys, and lungs. It’s sickening to consider, and we still don’t understand the long-term health ramifications.advertisementadvertisementBut what if our body could actually recycle plastic, breaking it down to keep this waste out of our landfills and oceans?That’s a question being asked by...WW…

advertisementadvertisementIf we want to save the planet, we have to give up some parts of our fast-paced lifestyle. Much like slowed down cars during World War II in order to consume less gas, designers today are asking, “ if you knew it was better for the environment?”advertisementadvertisementAnd that’s the question Google is putting forth in its latest iteration of Google Maps.In the near future, Google will the logic of Google Maps. Instead of showing you the fastest route from point A to point B by default, it will show you the greenest route by default. By referencing data from the...…advertisementadvertisementIf we want to save the planet, we have to give up some parts of our fast-paced lifestyle. Much like slowed down cars during World War II in order to consume less gas, designers today are asking, “ if you knew it was better for the environment?”advertisementadvertisementAnd that’s the question Google is putting forth in its latest iteration of Google Maps.In the near future, Google will the logic of Google Maps. Instead of showing you the fastest route from point A to point B by default, it will show you the greenest route by default. By referencing data from the...WW…

advertisementadvertisementWhen it comes to design, there are probably no two brands as beloved by America as Apple and Target. And now, the two companies are teaming up for a new initiative: Tiny Apple stores inside Targets.advertisementThe two companies spent months designing the new, dedicated Apple area, which is currently installed in 17 Target stores nationwide, with more set to launch over the course of 2021 “and beyond,” according to the press release. The space is comprised of a wooden, under-lit table topped with Apple products (somewhat like the product presentation inside an...…advertisementadvertisementWhen it comes to design, there are probably no two brands as beloved by America as Apple and Target. And now, the two companies are teaming up for a new initiative: Tiny Apple stores inside Targets.advertisementThe two companies spent months designing the new, dedicated Apple area, which is currently installed in 17 Target stores nationwide, with more set to launch over the course of 2021 “and beyond,” according to the press release. The space is comprised of a wooden, under-lit table topped with Apple products (somewhat like the product presentation inside an...WW…

advertisementadvertisement2019 marked the end of a decade. And with it came all sorts of predictions for what . The future seemed so clear. But then 2020 happened, and you know how the story goes. COVID-19 struck. And the world fast-forwarded five years in five months.advertisementadvertisementSuddenly, children went to school through Chromebooks, people ditched dining rooms for drive-throughs, workers in lieu of offices, and delivery became the status quo on just about everything. Burgeoning trends became commonplace overnight. And at the very same time, took to the streets worldwide.So...…advertisementadvertisement2019 marked the end of a decade. And with it came all sorts of predictions for what . The future seemed so clear. But then 2020 happened, and you know how the story goes. COVID-19 struck. And the world fast-forwarded five years in five months.advertisementadvertisementSuddenly, children went to school through Chromebooks, people ditched dining rooms for drive-throughs, workers in lieu of offices, and delivery became the status quo on just about everything. Burgeoning trends became commonplace overnight. And at the very same time, took to the streets worldwide.So...WW…

advertisementadvertisementAugust de los Reyes, a prominent designer who helped develop the modern Xbox interface and became a, has died. He had only left the house three times since March of last year—for a doctor’s appointment, for a license renewal, and to vote, according to his husband. He died on December 21. He was 50 years old.advertisementadvertisementThe news, first shared by his sister , through the , as de los Reyes was among the most influential designers of his generation. Through his work at tech companies and startups such as Microsoft, Google, Pinterest, and Varo, he was...…advertisementadvertisementAugust de los Reyes, a prominent designer who helped develop the modern Xbox interface and became a, has died. He had only left the house three times since March of last year—for a doctor’s appointment, for a license renewal, and to vote, according to his husband. He died on December 21. He was 50 years old.advertisementadvertisementThe news, first shared by his sister , through the , as de los Reyes was among the most influential designers of his generation. Through his work at tech companies and startups such as Microsoft, Google, Pinterest, and Varo, he was...WW…

advertisementadvertisementMaybe you don’t know the name Qualcomm, but you should. The company makes many of the critical chips found in smartphones from almost every major manufacturer other than Apple. And as a result, when the company releases a faster processor or wireless technology, that’s what actually ends up inside your next smartphone.advertisementadvertisementToday, Qualcomm has demonstrated a technology that’s not just about having clearer calls, better battery life, or faster downloads. In a partnership with a company called Truepic, Qualcomm has developed a way to guarantee...…advertisementadvertisementMaybe you don’t know the name Qualcomm, but you should. The company makes many of the critical chips found in smartphones from almost every major manufacturer other than Apple. And as a result, when the company releases a faster processor or wireless technology, that’s what actually ends up inside your next smartphone.advertisementadvertisementToday, Qualcomm has demonstrated a technology that’s not just about having clearer calls, better battery life, or faster downloads. In a partnership with a company called Truepic, Qualcomm has developed a way to guarantee...WW…

advertisementadvertisementOne of the hardest parts of controlling COVID-19 is that it’s very difficult to know if you or someone you know is carrying it asymptomatically. So you might let your guard down, spend time in close proximity to someone else, and help it spread. Testing is useful to curb this issue, but the wait on a test result . So it’s difficult to say for sure, at any given moment, if you actually have COVID-19 or not.advertisementadvertisementA new device being developed at Caltech, dubbed , could put this uncertainty to an end. It’s a SARS-CoV-2 sensor that’s being designed...…advertisementadvertisementOne of the hardest parts of controlling COVID-19 is that it’s very difficult to know if you or someone you know is carrying it asymptomatically. So you might let your guard down, spend time in close proximity to someone else, and help it spread. Testing is useful to curb this issue, but the wait on a test result . So it’s difficult to say for sure, at any given moment, if you actually have COVID-19 or not.advertisementadvertisementA new device being developed at Caltech, dubbed , could put this uncertainty to an end. It’s a SARS-CoV-2 sensor that’s being designed...WW…

advertisementadvertisementElectric vehicles are incredible. Beyond eliminating fossil fuels, they are whisper quiet, accelerate faster than gasoline cars, and according to , operate with less expensive maintenance over time. But one of the biggest benefits of EVs is that they are the way cars are built.advertisementadvertisementHow? As this new video from Israeli startup Ree demonstrates, the EV of tomorrow is basically just a giant skateboard. With tiny motors placed inside the wheels, the car can assume any form imaginable; any sort of seating or storage arrangement can be built right on...…advertisementadvertisementElectric vehicles are incredible. Beyond eliminating fossil fuels, they are whisper quiet, accelerate faster than gasoline cars, and according to , operate with less expensive maintenance over time. But one of the biggest benefits of EVs is that they are the way cars are built.advertisementadvertisementHow? As this new video from Israeli startup Ree demonstrates, the EV of tomorrow is basically just a giant skateboard. With tiny motors placed inside the wheels, the car can assume any form imaginable; any sort of seating or storage arrangement can be built right on...WW…