Apple's foray into retail was supposed to be a disaster. "I give them two years before they're turning out the lights on a very painful and expensive mistake," one critic infamously said in 2001, a comment that would prove slightly ...READ»
There is a chemical inside most fruits and vegetables that causes them to start to rot. But a new little adhesive strip sucks it out. That’s not just a boon for supermarkets--it’s going to save a lot of wasted food.READ»
A new app by Sherman Williams demystifies color palettes in online
imagery, and saves them for when you’re ready to redo the kitchen for
real this time.READ»
If Barack Obama is reelected, what would it mean for innovation, startups and science in America? His newly proposed budget--as well as past actions--offer clues.READ»
This little box automatically finds the hottest part of your house and sucks up the heat there, and can then release the heat wherever you need it. Plunk it down in a sunny spot all day and then warm your bedroom at night. That’s ...READ»
Enrico Casarosa, writer and director of the Oscar-nominated Pixar short La Luna, sifts through the Studio Ghibli archives to discuss how Hiyao Miyazaki, the man behind Spirited Away, among many other films, has influenced him.READ»
People can talk all they want about how computers may pave the way for a "paperless office," but a new innovation in making plastics means that turning our discarded paper into electronics might be the best way to get rid of all that ...READ»
Renaming Planned Parenthood to reflect its true role as a giver of women's health care would be a hell of a powerful branding move, one that could relegate abortion to 3% of the conversation instead of 100%, and galvanize the mission of serving women and thereby men, family, and society. READ»
What will the world look like once the icecaps melt and water floods our cities? This art project aims to show Londoners their future aquatic city.READ»
In revamping the outdated Sealy brand, Ideo wondered, How do customers know that they’re buying the most supportive mattress on the market unless they can actually see the difference?READ»
Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google are transformational firms, but if you had to pick, which one would you say is the most innovative? Take the quiz to find your answer, plus our picks for all 50 Most Innovative Companies of ...READ»
In this three-part series, Co.Create looks at the world of social TV. In Part Two, we checked in with content creators and zeroed in on show-specific solutions. In this third and final installment, we look at the brand perspective and ...READ»
Brazil is known for its supermodels, but what about its social innovation models? Besides the economic boom, the country is finding a new groove in the field of digital collaboration and activism.READ»
Meet David Gensler, whose Brooklyn clothing company Serum Versus Venom advocates a return to craft. Read on to learn about the value of a well-made belt, what would've happened if Picasso had tweeted, and how Jay-Z could be the next Oprah.READ»
