SXSW

Allbirds Just Invented Summertime Sneakers That Are Actually Made Out Of Trees

Good news, Allbirds fans: These new shoes, made of eucalyptus fibers, will keep your feet cool and well-ventilated during the warmer months.

YouTube will use Wikipedia to fact-check internet hoaxes

How A Sabbatical Can Radically Hack Productivity

Elizabeth Schwartz’s five-month hike on the Pacific Crest Trail was an exercise in letting go and trusting that work would still be there when she got back.

Jedi Dom is either the best band at SXSW or just a made-up name from a neural network

How Radical Empathy Can Improve Employee Performance and Morale

Really listening to someone’s personal story of belonging can help you understand them and forge a connection not often present in the office.

Eddy Cue explains why Apple won’t remove the NRA TV app

This House Can Be 3D-Printed For $4,000

New Story, a company that builds housing in the developing world, has a new invention: a massive 3D printer that will soon be able to extrude an entire four-room house in less than a day.

Dan Rather on Facebook spreading fake news: “They lost their humility”

Highlights From The Fast Company Grill’s Most Innovative Companies Fast Talk

Honorees from Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list took the stage at the Fast Company Grill to share insights you should apply to your business.

What To See And Do At SXSW 2018

Still finalizing your SXSW schedule? Here are recommendations from Fast Company’s writers and editors.

What’s Cooking At The 2018 Fast Company Grill In Austin

Chow down and drink up at the Fast Company Grill at Cedar Door, just two blocks from the Austin Convention Center. We’re open March 9-12.

South-by-SouthWestworld: How HBO Is Bringing Its Hit Show To Life At SXSW

An ambitious “Westworld” activation at this year’s SXSW festival will let fans travel to Sweetwater and explore the space in greater depth than years past.

“American Gods” Builds Its Mythology Around The Immigrants Who Built America

The epic adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s seminal novel begins its first season on Starz at a time when its themes are more resonant than ever.

Tom Colicchio Wants To Transform How We Think About Food Policy

The Top Chef star dishes it out on aid to farmers, nutrition trends, and the restaurant rent crisis.

An Immigrant Love Story About Religion, Comas, And “The Beauty Of Compromise”

Actor/comedian Kumail Nanjiani and writer Emily V. Gordon mined their real life for the heartfelt collaboration “The Big Sick.”

Noël Wells: From “Master Of None” To Master Of Her Own Feature Film Career

The writer/director/star of SXSW award-winner Mr. Roosevelt reflects on how she went from one season of SNL to triple threat.

How To Make Sense Of Tech Policy In The Trump Era

On a SXSW panel, tech leaders talked about their biggest concerns and the most relevant issues impacting their business.

How This Japanese Robotics Master Is Building Better, More Human Androids

Hiroshi Ishiguro’s longtime dream has been to make robots that look and behave like people. Little by little, he’s making progress.

The Pope’s Social Media Guru Tells All

Though resistant at first, the Vatican now has a savvy social media strategy that draws inspiration from The Onion, among other sources.