09-26-17

Inside MIT's $10K Robotic Apartment-In-A-Box

Born out of a collaboration between MIT and Fuseproject, the Ori--named after the Japanese art of origami--combines robotics and architecture to try to turn tiny apartments into more livable spaces.

Latest Videos

How to show you're an effective communicator to land a remote position

Your workplace communication skills dictate how successful you are on the job—and they also affect your productivity. Showing you have the essential skills needed to be an effective communicator in different areas can also help you land the job you’ve been eyeing—especially if it’s a remote position.

How to show you're an effective communicator to land a remote position

People Get Ready: Prepping for rapid recovery

Our final instalment of the Growth in Crisis webinar series builds on the first two sessions to provide a roadmap and best practices for all companies to embrace as their businesses and communities return to a more traditional pace and rhythm.

People Get Ready: Prepping for rapid recovery

Advance Auto Parts blows up our nostalgia for “Die Hard,” and Amazon has more epicly fun ads for Alexa — brand hit and miss of the week

Advanced Auto Parts and Bruce Willis cash in on the “Die Hard” franchise to sell a car battery. Meanwhile, Amazon’s Alexa keeps its branding hot streak going with two more relatable ads. These are the brand hit and miss of the week.

Tech for Growth

The call for much of the world to shelter in place has exposed the critical role that technology—and a “digital mindset”—is playing in companies that must find inventive ways to serve their customers. This panel will explore the urgency of a digital mindset inside companies that are prepared to grow during crisis and beyond.

Tech for Growth

4 ways to enjoy more time outside this fall and winter

As winter approaches with no end of the pandemic in sight, we're all worried about being stuck inside our homes for those cold months. But senior staff writer Liz Segran has four tips to help you enjoy more time outside, even when it's bitterly cold.

4 ways to enjoy more time outside this fall and winter

Why taking that vacation is more important than ever

While summer plans have been canceled and many workers are at home, taking those vacation days off is critical for our productivity, creativity and well-being. Here's how to plan your work getaway.

Why taking that vacation is more important than ever

Kraft deletes its "Send Noods" campaign, and Nike's new ad shares the NBA's wins and losses—brand hit and miss of the week

Kraft folds on its comedic commercial after backlash from "Karens" on social media. Nike celebrates the Los Angeles Lakers, while acknowledging a difficult NBA season. This is the brand hit and miss of the week.

4 tips to help you manage stress and regain focus

If you’re having trouble focusing, you’re not alone. A report recently found that workers’ ability to focus and complete tasks was down 31% in August, compared to pre-pandemic levels. When you’re overwhelmed or stressed out, your ability to focus diminishes. This four-point plan will help you get back on track.

4 tips to help you manage stress and regain focus

Leadership Lessons (So Far)

A panel of esteemed leaders share the lessons they’ve gleaned from managing through crisis. Presented by Facebook.

Leadership Lessons (So Far)

A questionable celebrity cash grab for McDonald's and Ocean Spray's viral TikTok moment — brand hit and miss of the week

Soon after releasing their Travis Scott Meal, McDonald's adds yet another celebrity endorsement with the J Balvin Meal, while Ocean Spray takes advantage of TikTok star Doggface208's viral video.

Impact

Companies that make bold climate pledges keep donating to politicians with dismal environmental records

This custom furniture is 3D-printed to fit the exact space it’s supposed to go

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Bad audio affects work performance. Here is what you can do about it.

News

Scientists find proper H20 on the moon, ahead of a planned 2024 landing

Amy Coney Barrett Senate vote: What to know about the Supreme Court confirmation, swearing-in process

Chinese fintech giant Ant Group sets share price, trading date in record-setting IPO

Co.Design

This new Biden ad takes aim at Trump’s biggest failure

How Deafness shapes our world

Contact tracing apps have a major design flaw

Work Life

‘Never just about white women’: A new Makers film explores modern feminism

An unconventional success strategy for workers? Managing your manager

The case for taking a midday nap, according to experts