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How AWS CEO Adam Selipsky is keeping its $59 billion flywheel spinning

Amazon Web Services is the engine that powers Amazon—and countless other companies. Here’s how its new leader stays ‘restless and dissatisfied.’

Fast Company Magazine

How a DeepMind scientist solved a problem that long seemed unsolvable

John Jumper and his AlphaFold team at DeepMind built an algorithm that could predict the 3D shape of proteins. Now researchers can start using it to explore cures for rare diseases.

Tech

Marissa Mayer’s new project is a suite of timesaving apps

The Google and Yahoo vet shares a few cryptic details about her new foray into the productivity space with Lumi Labs.

Creativity

HBO Max is not (just) HBO. But it does look a lot like cable

Powered by WarnerMedia’s vast content machine, the upcoming AT&T streaming service follows a classic TV strategy: offering something for everyone.

Fast Company Magazine

Square is one of the most innovative companies in the world because it provides a more elegant way to pay

In addition to elegant terminals, the company is offering a growing array of services that includes payroll, loans, and scheduling.

Fast Company Magazine

Apple’s best new product isn’t a phone or a tablet

The company’s iPhone sales may have dipped, but 6.9 billion transistors per processor will create exciting new experiences.

Fast Company Magazine

Here’s why Disney just may be able to compete with Netflix

Through its acquisitions of BAMTech and Hulu (not to mention a little company called Fox), the media giant is looking bigger and stronger than ever.

Tech

Inside Evernote’s brain

As it refreshes its brand, the company behind the note-taking app reflects on its past, present, and future–and the true meaning of “Remember everything.”

Impact

5 questions about updating COVID-19 vaccines for omicron, answered by a microbiologist

Impact

Can these high-tech methane detectors help the U.S. reach its climate goals?

Impact

5 reasons to enter Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards

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Walmart, Nike, and other giant employers aim to cut algorithmic bias from the hiring process

News

Watch all the absurdly ’80s retro commercials from ABC’s ‘Facts of Life’ and ‘Diff’rent Strokes’

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Harry McCracken

How AWS CEO Adam Selipsky is keeping its $59 billion flywheel spinning

Amazon Web Services is the engine that powers Amazon—and countless other companies. Here’s how its new leader stays ‘restless and dissatisfied.’

How a DeepMind scientist solved a problem that long seemed unsolvable

John Jumper and his AlphaFold team at DeepMind built an algorithm that could predict the 3D shape of proteins. Now researchers can start using it to explore cures for rare diseases.

Marissa Mayer’s new project is a suite of timesaving apps

The Google and Yahoo vet shares a few cryptic details about her new foray into the productivity space with Lumi Labs.

HBO Max is not (just) HBO. But it does look a lot like cable

Powered by WarnerMedia’s vast content machine, the upcoming AT&T streaming service follows a classic TV strategy: offering something for everyone.

Square is one of the most innovative companies in the world because it provides a more elegant way to pay

In addition to elegant terminals, the company is offering a growing array of services that includes payroll, loans, and scheduling.

Apple’s best new product isn’t a phone or a tablet

The company’s iPhone sales may have dipped, but 6.9 billion transistors per processor will create exciting new experiences.

Here’s why Disney just may be able to compete with Netflix

Through its acquisitions of BAMTech and Hulu (not to mention a little company called Fox), the media giant is looking bigger and stronger than ever.

Inside Evernote’s brain

As it refreshes its brand, the company behind the note-taking app reflects on its past, present, and future–and the true meaning of “Remember everything.”

Impact

5 questions about updating COVID-19 vaccines for omicron, answered by a microbiologist

Can these high-tech methane detectors help the U.S. reach its climate goals?

5 reasons to enter Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards

News

Walmart, Nike, and other giant employers aim to cut algorithmic bias from the hiring process

Watch all the absurdly ’80s retro commercials from ABC’s ‘Facts of Life’ and ‘Diff’rent Strokes’

Georgia on his mind: Why Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia just donated $700K to his old high school

Co.Design

Tyler the Creator’s new Golf Le Fleur line is a travel fantasy extravaganza

5 novels for designers who want a shot of inspiration

The hottest new condo amenity? A private playground for kids

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4 ways leaders can be more vulnerable with their teams

I botched a board presentation. How do I bounce back?

Why every leader needs to be a risk manager