Amy Farley

Color of Change’s essential Black History Month reading list

Rashad Robinson and Arisha Hatch, who lead one of the most powerful civil rights organizations today, tell us what they’re reading.

Color of Change’s essential Black History Month reading list

How Solo Stove’s smokeless fire pits became a must-have pandemic item

This winter, when entertaining is supposed to be strictly outdoors, fire is both comforting and practical—and Solo Stove’s products fit the bill.

How Solo Stove’s smokeless fire pits became a must-have pandemic item

We have the technology to fight manipulated images and videos. It’s time to use it.

Here’s what it will take to combat visual mis- and disinformation online, according to the CEO of image verification platform Truepic and an advisor to the company.

We have the technology to fight manipulated images and videos. It’s time to use it.

Dump Amazon Prime and get groceries (and more) delivered same-day with Shipt and Instacart

Skip Amazon Prime and get groceries, office supplies, homewares, and even clothes delivered same-day with Shipt and Instacart.

Dump Amazon Prime and get groceries (and more) delivered same-day with Shipt and Instacart

How co-living could replace the human connection that we’ve lost in the pandemic

A strategic adviser to a co-living pioneer outlines how the sector could play a transformational role in a post-pandemic world.

How co-living could replace the human connection that we’ve lost in the pandemic

Sur la Table’s cookware sale means up to 55% off everything you need to feast at home

Stockpots, skillets, knives, and cookware sets are deeply discounted until November 11.

Sur la Table’s cookware sale means up to 55% off everything you need to feast at home

This cozy Eberjey pajama set doubles as loungewear

These pajamas are cozy and soft—and look extremely put together.

This cozy Eberjey pajama set doubles as loungewear

Section 230 isn’t just a shield, it’s a sword—and it’s time to start wielding it against QAnon

Tech leaders could stop the conspiracy theory from spreading on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube—if only they wanted to.

Section 230 isn’t just a shield, it’s a sword—and it’s time to start wielding it against QAnon

Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter have lost their empathy—and tech culture is to blame

These companies once wanted to change the world for the better. Now they treat users—and society—with disregard.

Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter have lost their empathy—and tech culture is to blame

Tech giants need to rediscover their sense of morality and empathy—before it’s too late

In this exclusive excerpt from her new book, “Trampled by Unicorns,” tech veteran Maëlle Gavet outlines the need for decisive leadership to prevent social media platforms from destroying society.

Tech giants need to rediscover their sense of morality and empathy—before it’s too late

How social media is pushing us toward 1984

Social media platforms are manipulating users and distorting our sense of reality—just as George Orwell predicted.

How social media is pushing us toward 1984

Sex, lies, and video games: Inside Roblox’s war on porn

Roblox presents itself to parents as a safe space for kids. Behind the scenes, it’s waging a technological shadow war against condo games: digital sex parties where kids are flirting with danger.

Sex, lies, and video games: Inside Roblox’s war on porn

It’s time to rethink work for the COVID-19 era—performance management is the first step

The pandemic has shattered our ability to separate the personal from the professional. Companies have yet to catch up.

It’s time to rethink work for the COVID-19 era—performance management is the first step

It’s time for tech platforms to stop tolerating the intolerable

To be truly inclusive, the internet needs to get comfortable with exclusion.

It’s time for tech platforms to stop tolerating the intolerable

Fast Company Magazine

Meet the computer scientist and activist who got Big Tech to stand down

Joy Buolamwini’s research helped persuade Amazon, IBM, and Microsoft to put a hold on facial recognition technology. Through her nonprofit Algorithmic Justice League, she’s now battling AI bias in other realms.

Meet the computer scientist and activist who got Big Tech to stand down

Fast Company Magazine

This adventure travel founder is (finally) pulling back the curtain on how much money stays in the places we visit

G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip is bringing transparency to the travel supply chain, showing travelers how much money actually remains in the communities we visit.

This adventure travel founder is (finally) pulling back the curtain on how much money stays in the places we visit

Choreographer Parris Goebel is the secret weapon behind Rihanna and J Lo’s most electrifying performances

She has choreographed for Rihanna, J Lo, Justin Bieber, and Arianna Grande. Now, she’s stepping into the spotlight as a director.

Choreographer Parris Goebel is the secret weapon behind Rihanna and J Lo’s most electrifying performances

To save the wine industry, this Vermont vintner is embracing outside influences and ingredients

Know for her vinous ciders, Zafa Wines founder Krista Scruggs is making great wines by breaking with tradition.

To save the wine industry, this Vermont vintner is embracing outside influences and ingredients

Big Tech no longer sees its customers as humans–antitrust could change that

Tech giants like Amazon and Facebook have lost sight of the people behind the data points. Antitrust regulation may be the best way to return empathy to tech.

Big Tech no longer sees its customers as humans–antitrust could change that

Facial recognition technology is inevitable—it’s time we make it human-centered

As big tech companies press pause on developing this surveillance tool, others are racing to commercialize it.

Facial recognition technology is inevitable—it’s time we make it human-centered

Impact

This L.A. mall could be reinvented as housing and worker-owned co-ops

This new tech mines old batteries to find critical ingredients for electric vehicles

This calculator tells you how much your remote work is reducing your company’s emissions

News

Netflix to Disney Plus: We’ve got Marvel movies too!

What are ‘ghost guns,’ and why is Joe Biden talking so much about them?

Everything to know about Avelo Airlines, the new post-pandemic budget carrier

Co.Design

“There are 360 degrees. Why stick to one?”: The real legacy of architect Zaha Hadid

Explore your city’s invisible history with this free AR app

Herman Miller’s new office line is the anti-cubicle

Work Life

3 science-backed strategies to help you communicate with more empathy

How the pandemic’s lack of connection affected our ability to think positively

How to support a coworker experiencing bias and prejudice