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These home security startups aren’t afraid of Amazon and Google

Companies like August and SimpliSafe say they’ve got a plan to survive as the tech giants scale up their smart home ambitions.

These home security startups aren’t afraid of Amazon and Google

Who needs keys? August has a plan to get you in the door of your Airbnb rental

The Future Of Airbnb And Amazon Might Hinge On A Smart Lock

Run by a former Apple public-policy wonk, Latch wants to be the infrastructure that enables the home delivery services of the future.

The Future Of Airbnb And Amazon Might Hinge On A Smart Lock

How Walmart Could Make You Ditch Amazon

Hearsay? Or just good design?

How Walmart Could Make You Ditch Amazon

Innovation By Design

Yves Béhar, Star Venture Designer, Plots His Next Move

After selling his firm to a Chinese conglomerate, Béhar hopes to build new global partnerships. Can he do it without losing his soul?

Yves Béhar, Star Venture Designer, Plots His Next Move

From Fuseproject, A Keyless Door Lock You Control With Your Smartphone

August is the latest in keyless entry–and party invitations.

From Fuseproject, A Keyless Door Lock You Control With Your Smartphone

Impact

This DIY mask test kit finds that your neck fleece isn’t really helping

David Chang and other chefs say now is the time to fix the restaurant industry’s long-standing inequities

The Gates Foundation is helping back a $3 COVID-19 vaccine

Creativity

7 films to watch for a Netflix and Nollywood weekend

Why New Belgium Brewing is charging $100 for a six-pack of Fat Tire today

Microsoft’s bid to buy TikTok is the company’s brilliant plan to finally make you love it

Co.Design

How to decontaminate an N95 mask in an Instant Pot

This artist turned old Allbirds sneakers into a beach chair

SF sex toy designer debuts “build-your-own vibrator” parties on Zoom

Work Life

2 science-backed benefits of making small talk with coworkers

This one small thing can radically impact your productivity

As a Latino immigrant, I thought I understood the challenges of the Black community. I have a lot to learn