Pap smears are invasive, uncomfortable, and often inaccurate. They also might soon be a thing of the past. British company Zilico is in the trial stages of a handheld cervical cancer screening device that offers up accurate results ...READ»
Behavioral tracking and ad targeting have everything to do with the pesky "Warning!" pop-up blinking behind your browser window right now. The one that could shatter your online privacy.READ»
On YouTube, the most viral videos showcase quick, one-off events: a baby biting a finger, a dowdly singer wowing a panel of judges, a man doing the Robot (and the Macarena, and the Twist, and the Moonwalk). What's missing, says John ...READ»
If you're like several of us, you've received the email claiming to offer info about state H1N1 vaccination programs run by the CDC. Considering the frenzy that's ensued over the national shortage of H1N1 vaccines, it's easy to ...READ»
Redbox, known for giving Blockbuster and Netflix a run for its money with slow-tech physical DVD-rental kiosks, could soon change its game ... to games. Redbox is currently embroiled in lawsuits and counter-lawsuits with Warner, Fox, ...READ»
Ever wondered if there's someone out there right now who looks like you, and who just happens to be drinking a Coke? Well...no, neither have I. But Coke is dipping its toe into social network and face recognition tech to tell you this ...READ»
All week we’ve been asking our followers to help rank the Top 10 Viral Sensations of 2009. Send @fastcompany your favorite moments and include #FCSocial. READ»
What if you could wire up your nervous system to a robotic hand so well that it actually felt like your own? Would you be a real-life cyborg or Six Million Dollar Man? Yup. It's not only the future of prosthetic limbs. It's the ...READ»
Everyone knows the comic-book inspired work of Roy Lichtenstein. But for some, a measly painting just isn't enough. They'd prefer to actually live inside of one.
Design Crisis has rounded up some amazing examples, like this ...READ»
The U.S. government has been the saving grace for green technology, injecting much-needed cash into startups and established companies to expand their services. Now Panasonic is giving the government a run for its money with an ...READ»
South Korean ad company Chiel Worldwide just signed a deal to acquire The Barbarian Group, the Boston-based digital shop best known for its work on
Subservient Chicken and Esquire's augmented reality issue, and (ahem) its ...READ»
Google's got two new announcements: It's pairing up with Twitter for Friend Connect login purposes, and it's done the unthinkable and re-designed its home page. Both moves are surprising...do they mean the curly-haired youth of search ...READ»
Battery life is the bane of of electric vehicle manufacturers. At
this point, batteries aren't advanced enough for cars to go significant
distances without either switching out for a fresh battery or
recharging at a designated ...READ»