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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

Guests will be able to get in using either a smart keypad or a mobile app, or both.

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 realistic mushroom ‘leather’ is ready for commercial production

These fridge-free, no-needle vaccines could be ready for the next pandemic

This underwater bike parking garage is also a habitat for aquatic life

News

IRS child tax credit September payment: When is my check coming and how do I track it?

The upside of our turbulent year: More Americans learned the basics of government

It’s time to break up Wells Fargo, says Elizabeth Warren

Co.Design

The world’s most creative people have this one thing in common

Meet the visionary designer behind AOC’s Tax the Rich dress

Product placement is a $23 billion business and growing. Here’s why brands keep betting on it

Work Life

These are the challenges and downsides to the 4-day workweek

How to keep your big project going, even after key team members leave

4 tips on coordinating work schedules when everyone in your home is hybrid