Gear

The Nau Down Hoody Is Light as a Feather and Warm as a Stovetop

The Nau down hoody is collapsible, slim-cut, and could this be the only thing you need for the long winter. Here's our review.READ»

Look Organic, Defeat Nature in Keen's Outrageous Footwear

A line of shoes that allows you to look like a poison dart frog -- and play like one.READ»

Solar Power With Style

After decades of design neglect, the next wave of solar gear finally gets a blast of style.READ»

• Bright Ideas: 8 Great Solar Gadgets

Bright Ideas: 8 Great Solar Gadgets

After decades of design neglect, the next wave of solar gear finally gets a blast of style.READ»

TiVo Brings Web Video to TV

Tara Maitra > Vice President, General Manager of Content Services TiVo > New York, New York Tara Maitra, 37, helps bring content from Amazon, Netflix, YouTube, and more than 50 other sources to TiVo ...READ»

Macworld Vs. CES

To the dismay of technophiles, 2009's Apple Macworld Expo and the International Consumer Electronics Show yet again take place at the same time. So where's a geek to go? To both, if you're truly dedicated. Here's a primer on the pair.READ»

How to Look Good in a Recession

Here at FastCompany.com we've devised a solution for holiday shoppers who want to look like a millionaire without having to go broke. Yep, here are 8 great things that you can rent.READ»

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Secret Santa's Little Helper

Put your office mates to shame or gift yourself a newly tricked-out office with this drool-worthy work gear, from an Ettore Sottsass Bacterio etched business-card case to Logitech's sexy wireless diNovo Edge Keyboard.READ»

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Objects of Design

These pieces will make you the most aesthetically attuned gift giver around.READ»

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20 Gifts Under $25

With the holidays fast approaching and the economy still reeling from the financial crisis, this year it's harder than ever to find affordable presents that your friends and loved ones might actually want. We culled the hottest items from some our favorite sites, including the MOMA Store, Uncommon Goods, and The Coolest Gifts, to bring you our top picks for under $25.READ»

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Quiksilver's Spice Girls

The struggling sportswear company tries to jump-start its new women's clothing line -- and a turnaround -- by sponsoring a "team" of creatives. READ»

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• Olympic Innovations in Athletic Gear

Olympic Innovations in Athletic Gear

She was 15 years old at her first Olympic Games, in Athens. Now, at 19, Katie Hoff is looking to Beijing, and experts are calling her the “female Michael Phelps.” She could win multiple golds in China, thanks at least in part to ...READ»

High-Tech Gear for Olympic Athletes

When it comes to finding that last bit of leverage over the Olympic competition, gear makers strain as hard as the athletes. READ»

• 7 Footwear Innovations for the Olympics
• Olympic Innovations in Athletic Gear
• 7 Super Secret Olympic Shoes from Nike, Adidas, and Puma

iPhone Backlash

The much extolled iPhone has finally been released amongst a veritable storm of praise and acclamation into the hands of its adoring fans. But with all the praise must inevitably come some backlash. Just what are critics saying could be wrong with Apple's latest invention?READ»

On the Cutting Edge

One manufacturer of the storied Swiss Army knife improves on the iconic item -- but just barely.READ»

Our Favorite Things

A collection of gadgets, gizmos, and gear treasured by Fast Company staff members. Find out what tools help us work smarter and play harder, and then visit our new online product gallery: Hot Stuff!READ»

High Concept

North American International Auto Show | January 19–27 | DetroitREAD»

Apple: Box By Box

Apple's profits come from its high-margin hardware, but while those machines all look great, they are not without their shortcomings. Here, Michael Fitzgerald, author of the "Prototype" column for The New York Times, assesses Apple's competitive vulnerabilities.READ»

Soap Gets in Your Eyes

How our buying fever becomes bubblicious.READ»

A Screen Where Everyone Knows Your Name

Social mapping technology grows up a bit.READ»