03-22-19

Data paranoia: like it or not, you are the product

The conversation around tech and data has famously focused on leaks and breaches. But recently, the conversation has shifted into how people can take action to protect their privacy—and whether that’s even possible. We hit the streets to ask New Yorkers whether they’re being proactive or idly paranoid.

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Ben Schwartz loves the freedom of playing animated characters

Ben Schwartz, the new voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, has always loved cartoons and video games. He got his start doing voice over commercial work, and loves the blank slate that comes with voicing animated characters.

Ben Schwartz loves the freedom of playing animated characters

Hollywood mogul Will Packer on the New American Mainstream

Will Packer, producer of such hits as 'Girls Trip' and 'Night School', believes that anyone trying to do business in Hollywood using traditional methods will soon be left behind. In 2020, diverse audiences are now the mainstream, and content creators can come from anywhere.

Hollywood mogul Will Packer on the New American Mainstream

Fotografiska New York is a photo museum for the Instagram era

Fotografiska New York is now open in the historic Church Missions House in Manhattan. The photo museum for the modern world emphasizes experience—it's open late and guests can stay for a glass of wine—while enjoying more current work than is available in traditional museums.

Fotografiska New York is a photo museum for the Instagram era

How saying 'no' to Oprah changed Nate Berkus's career

Nate Berkus, the interior designer, author, and television personality, became a household name when he first appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. He's since created a design empire and, along the way, learned a lot about becoming a leader and bouncing back from big mistakes.

How saying 'no' to Oprah changed Nate Berkus's career

Taraji P. Henson is building a haircare empire

The actor, producer, and director can now add the title “business mogul” to her extensive résumé. After more than 20 years in Hollywood, she's launched her own haircare line, which she conceived while trying to solve her own hair issues. And Henson is following in Rihanna's footsteps as she embarks on creating a business empire.

Taraji P. Henson is building a haircare empire

Novartis's Chief Digital Officer on how the company is becoming un-bossed

Bertrand Bodson, Chief Digital Officer of Novartis, in conversation with Stephanie Mehta at the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Davos Dialogues, a series of editorial panels, videos, and news coverage, is produced in partnership with HCL Technologies.

Novartis's Chief Digital Officer on how the company is becoming un-bossed

Circle CEO on how Stablecoin can help people around the world

Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, in conversation with Stephanie Mehta at the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Davos Dialogues, a series of editorial panels, videos, and news coverage, is produced in partnership with HCL Technologies.

Circle CEO on how Stablecoin can help people around the world

Political ads are a $6 billion industry. Here's how they're targeting you

President Donald Trump and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg both ran $11 million worth of political ads during Super Bowl LIV. It's the first time in history that any candidates have done so. In total, the 2020 political cycle is expected to rack up $6 billion in ad spending, which begs the question: are political ads worth the money? [Photos: Drew Angerer/Getty (Trump at rally); Michael Ciaglo/Getty (Bloomberg at event); Drew Angerer/Getty (Bloomberg at press conference]

Political ads are a $6 billion industry. Here's how they're targeting you

How collaboration drives innovation at Microsoft

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, discusses the importance of collaboration in the workplace. He shares insights on how many minds are better than one, and that being empathetic to your coworkers makes everyone perform better.

How collaboration drives innovation at Microsoft

The comedy performances that inspired Regina Hall

Regina Hall, the star of Scary Movie, Girls Trip, and Black Monday, reveals the funny stars who inspired her to embark on a career as a comedic actor.

The comedy performances that inspired Regina Hall

Impact

What happens when all the tiny satellites we’re shooting into space get hacked?

This just-add-water hand wash lets you stop using so many plastic bottles

This bacon looks like the real thing as it sizzles—but it’s made from fungus

Creativity

This app is going to help the NBA find the next Giannis Antetokounmpo

The casual fan’s guide to jumping into TLC’s ridiculous guilty pleasure ’90 Day Fiancé’

21 movies to stream on Netflix for Valentine’s Day, organized by your relationship status

Co.Design

Cooper Hewitt director steps down amid controversy over her wedding

The 3 most ridiculous things about Jeff Bezos’s new $165 million mansion

Buying curtains is a huge hassle. Barn & Willow is here to help

Work Life

These are the lasting consequences of an employment gap on parents’ careers

You’re most likely to be single at 40 if you have one of these jobs

How to demonstrate 3 important soft skills during an interview