Nike's Playbook
With someone like Mark Parker at the helm, it is no mistake that Nike is head and shoulders above the competition ("Artist. Athlete. CEO"). He embodies all of the great qualities necessary to distance yourself from ...READ»
A new lawsuit alleges that Predator drone targeting software was pirated, and emails obtained by Fast Company suggest the CIA knew it was sub-par.READ»
Project Kaisei and Covanta Energy hope to process nonrecyclable plastic waste from the country-sized garbage patch in the Pacific and convert it into diesel.READ»
For all of its natural beauty, Hawaii is a dirty place. Almost 90% of the state's energy comes from fossil fuels, and Hawaii's geographic isolation means that it can't grab power from nearby states. Worse still, Hawaii has no ...READ»
Luke Wilson may claim AT&T's network covers 97% of all Americans, but with billions invested this year alone, has your service noticeably improved? READ»
Professor Stephen Hawking rethinks God, CEOs who fire more earn more, European consumer spending is up, Walkman sales somehow surpass iPod sales in Japan, and Hurricane Earl spins up the Eastern Seaboard.READ»
Creative Flow
Finally, a business publication issues a juicy, substantive list of business visionaries and innovators who actually reflect the general population ("The 100 Most Creative People in Business"). I am so sick of ...READ»
Verizon announced that one of its FiOS business customers was able to eke out nearly gigabit speeds. That may sound like nerd-speak, but it's the future, and it's going to change the way you do everything from watching movies to buying computers. Here's how.READ»
Venture capital is likely the most oft-cited figure for measuring the potential for a new business' success, but research firm CB Insights aims to change that misconception in a new report measuring human capital--not venture capital.READ»
"We are pioneers of an ugly age," said casting director Doron Ofir, after his pièce de résistance, MTV's Jersey Shore, was picked up for another season. To wit: Now that Shore,
chronicling the lives of self-proclaimed guidos and ...READ»
It's no secret President Obama is big on green chemistry: He nominated the "father of green chemistry," Paul Anastas, to head the EPA's R&D unit, and his administration is pushing for a chemical-security program for high-risk ...READ»
Solar panels seem like a great idea in theory, but they're too expensive for homeowners who don't have thousands of dollars to burn. The problem has generated a cottage industry of companies--including SunRun, Sungevity, and ...READ»
Learning Your APPs
Great story (" 'A' Is for App"). I found it so fascinating that kids as young as 3 are discovering technology; the breadth of what they're doing is amazing. Plus, the piece delves into how these apps and ...READ»
While you were sleeping, innovation was doing great things--including delivering your BBC iPlayer-read iPad a day early if you live in Europe. Hurrah!
1. Open memo to Hollywood studios. If you're going to kvetch about piracy, then ...READ»
Boston Toyota dealer, Acton Toyota, announces their #17 ranking on the 2010 Ward’s e-Dealer 100 list, placing them as the #1 Internet dealer in all of Massachusetts.READ»
Boston Toyota dealer, Acton Toyota, announces their #17 ranking on the 2010 Ward’s e-Dealer 100 list, placing them as the #1 Internet dealer in all of Massachusetts.READ»
MINI Cooper owners In Massachusetts compete in poker rally hosted by MINI Of Peabody. Space is limited and MINI Cooper owners are encouraged to register quickly.READ»