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$1 trillion infrastructure bill provides the biggest investment in broadband in decades

After passing the Senate this week, the bipartisan infrastructure bill heads to the House this fall. Here’s how it could benefit you.

$1 trillion infrastructure bill provides the biggest investment in broadband in decades

The smart home is flailing as a concept—because it sucks

The smart home was supposed to be the next big computing platform. Now it seems lost in a fog of frustration.

The smart home is flailing as a concept—because it sucks

The traffic light gets a dazzling, 21st century makeover

The stop sign’s days look numbered, too.

The traffic light gets a dazzling, 21st century makeover

See the road sign that’s about to take over America

Electric vehicles are about to take over American roadways, which means there’s a prime opportunity to replace gas station signs with something better.

See the road sign that’s about to take over America

Starlink satellites lit up the night sky, and people thought they were UFOs

The launch of new Starlink satellites also dredges up astronomers’ concerns over light pollution.

Starlink satellites lit up the night sky, and people thought they were UFOs

Qualcomm’s next CEO has seen the future of wireless, and (shocker) it’s called 6G

Cristiano Amon says the next frontier is the “network as a service.”

Qualcomm’s next CEO has seen the future of wireless, and (shocker) it’s called 6G

6G internet? Internet pioneer Vint Cerf isn’t buying the hype

Google’s chief internet evangelist is more excited about technologies that aren’t pie-in-the-sky stuff: low-orbit satellites and affordable undersea cables.

6G internet? Internet pioneer Vint Cerf isn’t buying the hype

The tech that keeps World Central Kitchen cooking in times of disaster

The charity founded by chef José Andrés feeds people in need—pandemic-related or otherwise—with help from essential apps, gadgets, and services.

The tech that keeps World Central Kitchen cooking in times of disaster

Here are the top tech trends of 2021, according to 30+ experts

During the year ahead, technology will help us emerge from the pandemic in ways big and small, obvious and surprising.

Here are the top tech trends of 2021, according to 30+ experts

Wearable gadgets could help catch COVID-19 before symptoms show

Early data suggests that continuous temperature monitoring could be more helpful than random fever checks.

Wearable gadgets could help catch COVID-19 before symptoms show

These virtual stores are a joyful twist on e-commerce

Online experiences that evoke the serendipity of traditional retail—complete with aisles of shelves—make shopping fun again. And they’re pandemic-safe, too.

These virtual stores are a joyful twist on e-commerce

To create art about a pandemic, these musicians teamed up from afar

Two longtime collaborators embraced technology to work together when they couldn’t be together.

To create art about a pandemic, these musicians teamed up from afar

How joining the e-bike revolution made my 2020 a lot more bearable

Instead of feeling trapped at home, I’ve been enjoying the great outdoors more than ever—even when pedaling up the scariest hills in town.

How joining the e-bike revolution made my 2020 a lot more bearable

14 essential Siri time-savers you may have overlooked

Your iPhone’s virtual assistant can help you find a gas station, split a check, convert measurements, and more—all with a minimum number of taps.

14 essential Siri time-savers you may have overlooked

Comcast’s 1.2 TB data cap seems like a ton of data—until you factor in remote work

Some families are finding themselves easily topping the ISP’s new data cap, which had been lifted during the early days of the pandemic.

Comcast’s 1.2 TB data cap seems like a ton of data—until you factor in remote work

‘E-commerce as entertainment’: An investor behind Goop predicts the wild future of retail

Frederic Court, who has backed brands like Farfetch and Peloton, sits down with Fast Company to discuss why the future of online shopping is experiential.

‘E-commerce as entertainment’: An investor behind Goop predicts the wild future of retail

Remote work can’t change everything until we fix this $80 billion problem

The U.S.’s rural areas still suffer from limited broadband availability. Addressing that may take both government investment and new technologies.

Remote work can’t change everything until we fix this $80 billion problem

This startup wants to replace the white cane for blind people

Using advanced technologies such as lidar—also used in autonomous vehicles—Strap’s assistive device is aimed at helping visually impaired people navigate their environment.

This startup wants to replace the white cane for blind people

HomePod Mini review: For Apple fans, this $99 smart speaker is a no-brainer

It’s great for music and Apple TV audio, makes Siri much more useful, and lets you control your smart home from one place—all at an impulse-purchase price.

HomePod Mini review: For Apple fans, this $99 smart speaker is a no-brainer

Now you can play ‘Angry Birds’ by swinging a real-life golf club

By tracking your golf swing, Topgolf’s Toptracer technology lets you knock down digital pigs as you play on a physical driving range.

Now you can play ‘Angry Birds’ by swinging a real-life golf club

Impact

Play with the ‘Climate Action Navigator’ to figure out the best path toward meeting climate goals

These sheets of laundry detergent eliminate the plastic and the water

Only 2 of 52 top oil and gas companies have science-based climate targets

News

Why is Snap stock crashing? Blame Apple and the supply chain

NAACP takes ownership stake in machine-learning-powered startup Hello Alice

Truth Social, Trump’s new social media site, has a few TOS issues

Co.Design

This home for bees is nicer than yours

You thought the pandemic killed fast fashion? Not even close

This artist turns old Nikes into sculptural marvels made of moss, bark, and rock

Work Life

Remote team-bonding is here to stay. Here are 5 ways to keep your team engaged from a distance

4 ways to respond when ‘manterrupted’ at work

CEOs: What you need to know about how your HR team is feeling