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Biden launches U.S. Digital Corps to bring young tech talent to government

Biden launches U.S. Digital Corps to bring young tech talent to government

News

09.21.21 | 2:15 pm

Starburst berries and cream: Here’s what your brand can learn from the viral TikTok trend

09.21.21 | 1:17 pm

Here’s why Instacart gig workers want you to delete the app

Here’s why Instacart gig workers want you to delete the app

09.21.21 | 1:09 pm

Anxiety researchers have a high-tech way to help you conquer your fear of spiders

Anxiety researchers have a high-tech way to help you conquer your fear of spiders

09.21.21 | 9:00 am

Indie publisher Zando taps Gillian Flynn and Lena Waithe to find your new favorite authors

Indie publisher Zando taps Gillian Flynn and Lena Waithe to find your new favorite authors

09.21.21 | 8:30 am

Report: Funding to women startup founders dropped in 2020 and it was already dismally low

Report: Funding to women startup founders dropped in 2020 and it was already dismally low

09.21.21 | 6:00 am

How much would it take for you to turn your shower curtain into a Pabst Blue Ribbon ad?

How much would it take for you to turn your shower curtain into a Pabst Blue Ribbon ad?

09.20.21 | 5:39 pm

Cord-cutting is killing the casual TV sports fan

Cord-cutting is killing the casual TV sports fan

09.20.21 | 2:10 pm

When can children get the COVID vaccine? Good Pfizer-BioNTech results could mean fast timeline

When can children get the COVID vaccine? Good Pfizer-BioNTech results could mean fast timeline

09.20.21 | 1:43 pm

What’s happening with Evergrande? China’s real-estate debt crisis rattles stock markets

What’s happening with Evergrande? China’s real-estate debt crisis rattles stock markets

09.20.21 | 9:24 am

Lego’s newest adventure-filled ad shows how creative play can solve real-world problems

Lego’s newest adventure-filled ad shows how creative play can solve real-world problems

09.18.21 | 8:01 am

Full-time workers earning minimum wage have a harder time renting a home in these 5 states

Full-time workers earning minimum wage have a harder time renting a home in these 5 states

09.17.21 | 8:01 pm

How to watch the 2021 Emmy Awards live on CBS without cable

How to watch the 2021 Emmy Awards live on CBS without cable

09.17.21 | 10:55 am

Fossil fuel companies and advertisers could soon face their Big Tobacco moment

Fossil fuel companies and advertisers could soon face their Big Tobacco moment

09.17.21 | 9:16 am

Religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccine: Here’s what faith leaders actually say

Religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccine: Here’s what faith leaders actually say

09.17.21 | 7:01 am

This movie, set on the day ‘Rocky 3’ came out, brings your moviegoing nostalgia to life

This movie, set on the day ‘Rocky 3’ came out, brings your moviegoing nostalgia to life

09.16.21 | 1:15 pm

Delta-8 is riding high in the legal cannabis market. How long can it keep this up?

Delta-8 is riding high in the legal cannabis market. How long can it keep this up?

09.16.21 | 8:24 am

IRS unemployment refund: Still no timeline for September direct deposit as summer ends

IRS unemployment refund: Still no timeline for September direct deposit as summer ends

09.16.21 | 7:45 am

CDC warns delta-8 cannabis products can get you higher than thought—and cause adverse health effects

CDC warns delta-8 cannabis products can get you higher than thought—and cause adverse health effects

09.16.21 | 7:38 am

Business leaders: Owning your mistakes matters more to customers than ESG data

Business leaders: Owning your mistakes matters more to customers than ESG data

09.15.21 | 1:29 pm

Starbucks rival rising: Dutch Bros stock price gets a jolt on the NYSE after IPO

Starbucks rival rising: Dutch Bros stock price gets a jolt on the NYSE after IPO

This VC wants to help startups win $682 billion a year in government contracts

This VC wants to help startups win $682 billion a year in government contracts

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

Forget ad optimization: This VC wants to invest in startups working on real problems

Forget ad optimization: This VC wants to invest in startups working on real problems

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Infrastructure 2021: Delivering more sustainable and equitable infrastructure

$500B in new infrastructure spending offers government agencies more opportunities and greater responsibility

Infrastructure 2021: Delivering more sustainable and equitable infrastructure

Biden launches U.S. Digital Corps to bring young tech talent to government

The program looks like the Biden version of Obama’s U.S. Digital Service.

Biden launches U.S. Digital Corps to bring young tech talent to government

This VC wants to help startups win $682 billion a year in government contracts

Harpoon Ventures, run by two ex-servicemen, is getting itself into some big deals by opening doors in Washington, D.C.

This VC wants to help startups win $682 billion a year in government contracts

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to build the reputation of her city as a friendly place for tech talent, startups, and investment.

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

Why the resuscitated International Entrepreneur Rule would be good for American business and competitiveness.

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

Forget ad optimization: This VC wants to invest in startups working on real problems

As the country’s challenges loom larger, the next generation of techies—not the government—may be called upon to solve everything from overhauling education to landing on Mars.

Forget ad optimization: This VC wants to invest in startups working on real problems

Presented By deloitte

How VA became one of the most admired agencies in the federal government

The largest civilian federal agency adopted a human-centered design approach to rebuild itself and better serve America’s veterans

How VA became one of the most admired agencies in the federal government

Ford and Newlab partner to test new transportation ideas, from robot delivery to EV rideshares

The initiative, called Accessible Streets Studio, is piloting solutions to Detroit’s underdeveloped transportation networks.

Ford and Newlab partner to test new transportation ideas, from robot delivery to EV rideshares

Why the defense industry could be the most transformative market for startups

There are bureaucratic hurdles, but with some forethought and preparation, startups have a chance to adapt and thrive while working with the Pentagon.

Why the defense industry could be the most transformative market for startups

Here’s how the Army will use 120,000 Microsoft HoloLens headsets in battle

More than just fancy gear, HoloLens is an example of a more agile Pentagon approach to funding and deploying cutting-edge tech.

Here’s how the Army will use 120,000 Microsoft HoloLens headsets in battle

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., America’s first Black Air Force chief, on race, tech, and the trouble with AI

The four-star Air Force general sits down with ‘Fast Company’ to discuss tech company partnerships, the future of AI, and why January 6 was a “wake-up call.”

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., America’s first Black Air Force chief, on race, tech, and the trouble with AI

To fix America’s infrastructure, the U.S. government can’t be afraid to fail

A new report from the Brookings Institution argues that the U.S. should invest more in R&D and be more willing to experiment.

To fix America’s infrastructure, the U.S. government can’t be afraid to fail

Why the Air Force has its own venture capital fund

AFVentures matches technology startups with military needs while helping them navigate the “valley of death” and the labyrinthine world of defense contracts.

Why the Air Force has its own venture capital fund

Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap’

A year after the start of the pandemic, the federal government will finally offer some support for families and schools struggling to afford broadband connectivity and devices.

Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap’

Andrew Yang has some concerns about Zoom

New York’s leading mayoral candidate opens up about opening up, the future of bitcoin, why Manhattan beats Miami, and his problem with Zoom.

Andrew Yang has some concerns about Zoom

Biden could hit refresh on Obama-era partnership between tech and government

Code for America’s CEO says the government needs new systems and more funding to improve the way people access services.

Biden could hit refresh on Obama-era partnership between tech and government

Presented By deloitte

Achieving artificial intelligence results at scale: an action plan for government

Common AI platforms can help all federal agencies close the “aspiration-reality” gap

Achieving artificial intelligence results at scale: an action plan for government

Exclusive: Biden appoints Clare Martorana to lead the White House’s digital efforts

The former health tech executive and U.S. Digital Service veteran will be charged with improving government websites and modernizing IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Exclusive: Biden appoints Clare Martorana to lead the White House’s digital efforts

Zocdoc CEO: Why vaccine scheduling is harder than it looks

Vaccines were developed at record speed in large part due to public-private partnerships. The same model can expedite the rollout, writes Zocdoc founder and CEO Oliver Kharraz M.D.

Zocdoc CEO: Why vaccine scheduling is harder than it looks

How to prevent the next GameStop disaster

If there’s a villain in the GameStop saga, it’s the federal regulators who failed to notice the world was changing and didn’t bother to update the rules.

How to prevent the next GameStop disaster

Impact

What if you rented your next laptop?

The lenses in these sunglasses are made from captured CO2

All McDonald’s Happy Meal toys will be made of sustainable materials by 2025

News

Starburst berries and cream: Here’s what your brand can learn from the viral TikTok trend

Here’s why Instacart gig workers want you to delete the app

Anxiety researchers have a high-tech way to help you conquer your fear of spiders

Co.Design

Innovation By Design

What it’s like to drive one of the most exciting EVs on the planet (hint: it’s not a Tesla)

Innovation By Design

Nike’s hands-free shoe proves that universal design leads to better products for everyone

Innovation By Design

Local Projects is the 2021 Design Company of the Year

Work Life

This one creative exercise can bring diversity of thought to your work

How to make a career change without leaving your current company

Try this ancient framework to make you more innovative today