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Stories about XOAB

How Do You Design The Craziest, Most Comfortable Socks? Algorithms

XOAB wanted to make the most colorful and comfortable socks you’ve ever worn, but they had to overcome some big technical hurdles to do so.

How Do You Design The Craziest, Most Comfortable Socks? Algorithms

Impact

Now that the fake-meat industry has gone corporate, artisanal fake meat is the next trend

What happens if you skip your flu vaccine? This VR game shows you the deadly consequences

This app rewards commuters for choosing public transit, biking, car sharing, or walking over driving

Creativity

Lizzo’s twerking ‘controversy’ proves that she’s cancel-proof—and critics are missing the point

Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia invest in Salt & Straw ice cream to make cheat meals more awesome

Netflix dominates Golden Globes with 34 nominations, while women directors are shut out—again

Co.Design

How AIM, the original killer app, invented the web

Nike debuts a groundbreaking new modesty swimsuit

This is the world’s most beautiful outhouse

Work Life

How to find an emotionally intelligent mentor

Why it matters that female M.D.’s aren’t called “doctor” as often

We asked a sleep expert to analyze the presidential candidates’ sleep habits