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To train its AR glasses, Facebook collected 3,000-plus hours of video

The company partnered with 13 universities in nine countries to collect ‘egocentric’ video using GoPros and other head-mounted cameras.

To train its AR glasses, Facebook collected 3,000-plus hours of video

Why Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites are beaming data by laser

High-speed, low-latency laser transmissions could help Starlink and other companies blanket the planet in high-quality internet access.

Why Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites are beaming data by laser

The original digital nomad turned his bike into a mobile office in 1984

Steve Roberts started filing news stories around the country from the back of his tricked-out bicycle, before the internet even existed.

The original digital nomad turned his bike into a mobile office in 1984

This unbelievable video shows what the inside of a hurricane looks like

For the first time, a surface drone captured footage of a Category 4 hurricane’s 50-foot waves and 120-mph winds.

This unbelievable video shows what the inside of a hurricane looks like

How IonQ is planning to bring a quantum computer to the masses

The company is going public today via SPAC—even though its years away from its goal of a 1000-qubit quantum computer.

How IonQ is planning to bring a quantum computer to the masses

How an eccentric engineer at the Beatles’ record company invented the CT scan

Electric and Music Industries couldn’t have guessed that a side project by one of its engineers would become the revolutionary imaging technology.

How an eccentric engineer at the Beatles’ record company invented the CT scan

Life with Astro: What it’s like to use Amazon’s robot in your own home

In a two-week trial, Astro was surprisingly endearing and avoided hazards such as pets and stairs. But I still don’t know what I’d do with one.

Life with Astro: What it’s like to use Amazon’s robot in your own home

Why Facebook’s premature talk about a metaverse will likely backfire

The AR and VR industry has already been harmed by several cycles of hype and disappointment. Facebook may be creating another one.

Why Facebook’s premature talk about a metaverse will likely backfire

Amazon’s healthcare ambitions have a new target: your home

A cheap wearable? A robot for seniors? A home assistant that can automatically call for help? Amazon is staking a claim on healthcare at home.

Amazon’s healthcare ambitions have a new target: your home

Amazon’s Astro home robot is ‘Alexa on wheels’—and much more

This $1,000 invite-only bot can do everything from security patrols to drink delivery—if you’re willing to give Amazon a new level of access to your home.

Amazon’s Astro home robot is ‘Alexa on wheels’—and much more

These Microsoft stickers make computers easier to use for people with disabilities

Making a Microsoft Surface work better for everyone can be as easy as adding some stickers.

These Microsoft stickers make computers easier to use for people with disabilities

How to watch the Microsoft Surface 2021 event today

New Surface laptops and tablets are set to make their debut.

How to watch the Microsoft Surface 2021 event today

Toast IPO: the restaurant software maker’s TOST shares debut on the NYSE today

The company makes the software that allows restaurants to take orders on smartphones and tablets.

Toast IPO: the restaurant software maker’s TOST shares debut on the NYSE today

iOS 15 Safari: Here’s how to get the address bar back on top

Does Safari feel upside down to you with the address bar changes in iOS 15? Not to worry, you can put things right side up again.

iOS 15 Safari: Here’s how to get the address bar back on top

Elon Musk says his Starlink satellite internet is coming out of beta

Musk estimated that Starlink’s broadband service will be available next month.

Elon Musk says his Starlink satellite internet is coming out of beta

Elon Musk’s failed Tesla robotaxi promise is the height of self-driving hype

The electric carmaker has several of the pieces in place to take on Uber and Lyft someday. But it’s started whipping up excitement far too early.

Elon Musk’s failed Tesla robotaxi promise is the height of self-driving hype

This magic room charges your phone as soon as you walk in

Researchers have built a wireless charging room that can power a lamp, a fan, and a smartphone, no matter where in the room they’re located.

This magic room charges your phone as soon as you walk in

Governments keep shutting off the internet, even as more people rely on it

Internet shutdowns have become a prevalent way for governments to control dissent, but they are increasingly disruptive as people’s lives move online.

Governments keep shutting off the internet, even as more people rely on it

Is this the Siri of toilets? A pristine voice-operated public restroom opens in Tokyo

All you have to do is greet it, and a chime will invite you to voice your next command.

Is this the Siri of toilets? A pristine voice-operated public restroom opens in Tokyo

$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

Tech

Paul Moller’s 50-year dream to build a flying car won’t die

An electrical engineer explains how semiconductors are made

Despite strong user spending, Bumble sees a drop in revenue forecast

News

Why companies like Nerf and Olipop are hiring TikTok creators to run their accounts

0% inflation is nice, but this number from today’s CPI report is even more encouraging

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

Co.Design

Downtown restaurants rely on the office lunch crowd. Can they survive the move toward hybrid work?

Issey Miyake was a conceptual fashion designer for the many

I met 2050 me, and here’s what I learned

Work Life

3 last-ditch ways to enjoy your time off before returning to work

What to do if someone throws you under the bus at work

Fast Company Magazine

This is why no one wants to be a middle manager anymore