Fast Company posts tagged: apple | Fast Company

apple

The war for the metaverse enters a new phase as Sony and Apple join the fray

Sony unveiled its new VR headset, and Apple reportedly has two new VR projects on the way.

The war for the metaverse enters a new phase as Sony and Apple join the fray

Apple retail workers are reportedly trying to form a union

Despite Apple’s revenue growing by $138 billion since 2017, retail employees say their wages haven’t kept pace with inflation.

Apple retail workers are reportedly trying to form a union

These big-screen video chat tricks will make your next Zoom more enjoyable

Connect your phone or computer to a big-screen TV for more lifelike conversations.

These big-screen video chat tricks will make your next Zoom more enjoyable

These 3 companies could be the first to reach an eye-popping $5 trillion market cap

According to a new report, Apple could hit that threshold before the end of the decade, followed in a few years by Microsoft and Amazon.

These 3 companies could be the first to reach an eye-popping $5 trillion market cap

Apple’s ‘RealityOS’ may be a baby step into a new computing paradigm

Apple’s first shot at spatial computing in AR may not capture every magical possibility of the tech—and that might be OK.

Apple’s ‘RealityOS’ may be a baby step into a new computing paradigm

A $4 billion unicorn founder’s 4-point plan for startup success

“If you build it, they will come,” says the entrepreneur behind productivity tool ClickUp. “If you provide a product that meets a true market need, customers will sign up.”

A $4 billion unicorn founder’s 4-point plan for startup success

How your iPhone could change if the feds end Apple’s App Store monopoly

A U.S. government bill could force Apple to permit users to download apps outside of the App Store. The results could look a lot like a Mac, some experts say.

How your iPhone could change if the feds end Apple’s App Store monopoly

What a phone-jamming cradle says about our privacy fears

Pozio stops devices from listening to your conversations until you say it’s okay. But it can’t block every gadget with a mic—and might stoke paranoia.

What a phone-jamming cradle says about our privacy fears

Apple was a smart-speaker laggard, but its strategy is working

The HomePod Mini is dumber than Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant. Turns out that’s a good thing.

Apple was a smart-speaker laggard, but its strategy is working

Look out Square: iPhones may soon become contactless payment terminals

Users may soon not need a contactless terminal accessory to accept debit and credit card payments on their iPhones.

Look out Square: iPhones may soon become contactless payment terminals

Everyone but Jon Hamm has a show or movie on Apple TV

Apple TV’s hilarious new ad features one mad man.

Everyone but Jon Hamm has a show or movie on Apple TV

Check out Apple’s newest short film celebrating Chinese New Year, shot brilliantly on an iPhone

‘The Comeback’ is the brand’s latest effort in what’s become a Chinese New Year marketing tradition.

Check out Apple’s newest short film celebrating Chinese New Year, shot brilliantly on an iPhone

Surprise! Why 2022 is shaping up as the year of the laptop

Growing demand, an intensifying chip war, and fresh ideas have made mobile PCs exciting again

Surprise! Why 2022 is shaping up as the year of the laptop

Locket, the #1 app in Apple’s App Store, uses a trick hiding in plain sight

The photo sharing app isn’t just a viral sensation. It figured out how to use widgets the right way.

Locket, the #1 app in Apple’s App Store, uses a trick hiding in plain sight

This new law protects CA workers with NDAs alleging discrimination

As of today, the Silenced No More Act will allow workers with NDAs to speak out about discrimination or harassment. Now, advocates are working to expand protections beyond California.

This new law protects CA workers with NDAs alleging discrimination

This surfing app lets you shred on 37 years of real Hawaiian waves

Gnarly.

This surfing app lets you shred on 37 years of real Hawaiian waves

Apple’s great new iPhone privacy feature is like an X-ray for apps

App Privacy Report makes it easy to see which apps have access to your data and sensors—and which third-party domains they’re contacting behind the scenes.

Apple’s great new iPhone privacy feature is like an X-ray for apps

Apple picks its top apps and games of 2021

From a guide to Black-owned restaurants to a remastered version of a classic game, the winners cover a lot of ground.

Apple picks its top apps and games of 2021

Apple files lawsuit against Israeli NSO Group over Pegasus spyware attacks

Apple claims the group infected its devices with sophisticated surveillance technology that was deployed on journalists, human rights defenders, and others.

Apple files lawsuit against Israeli NSO Group over Pegasus spyware attacks

More than Joe Rogan: Inside Spotify’s audio revolution

With 3.2 million podcasts on its platform and more monthly active users than Apple, Spotify is the new heavy in podcasting. It’s just getting started.

More than Joe Rogan: Inside Spotify’s audio revolution

Tech

Small nuclear reactors finally get the nod from regulators, but they still have a lot to prove

This one tool can help you tame your email inbox

Doctors are taking to TikTok to offer guidance on monkeypox—and to dispel harmful myths

News

This bold new Vans collection aims to spotlight African surfing and culture

Coinbase stock price: COIN sinks after $1.1 billion net income loss

Serena Williams is retiring from tennis to focus on other businesses. Here’s a look at her empire

Co.Design

MIT scientists have developed a new kind of camera—from a crab

The war in Ukraine has damaged thousands of buildings. This plan could save them

The worst idea in food? Expiration dates

Work Life

This is how your workplace culture can snowball into toxicity

A good job and a healthy mind aren’t mutually exclusive. Here’s how to find both

Why a ‘skip-level meeting’ is key to building your career