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María José Gutierrez ChavezFast Company |
More than 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers sold online are under recall because of fire and burn hazards.
The disturbing livestream originally appeared on TikTok and quickly spread. Users and experts alike say social networks need better moderation...
The airline’s new SkyPicks game lets eligible flyers predict sports outcomes and compete for Delta gift cards without placing bets.
How did a simple image of a venture capitalist become so versatile?
In an era of slop fatigue, creators who have built massive followings based on trust may discover there’s no easy prompt for winning it back.
Team associations across Europe, Asia, and North America are pushing back hard against a plan they say treats the World Cup like an ‘investment...
The health secretary’s new series is drawing fresh attention to his long history of unconventional food stories.
Instead of scrolling through cooking gibberish, glance at a tidy table.
Where is the line between marketing a product as helpful and promising to help people offload responsibilities?
Schools in three states are rolling out drones designed to stop active shooters, but the technology is already raising ethical and safety concerns.
After a Canadian legislator went viral for reading a prompt during a speech, some wonder if there’s a double standard when it comes to AI shortcuts.
Kalshi says footage in ‘The Prediction Games’ falsely suggests a transaction took place in Nevada while the prediction market was barred from...
Mattel is launching an Angel Reese Barbie Signature doll for $38, bringing the WNBA star’s longtime ‘Bayou Barbie’ nickname full circle.
From water bottle caps to random people’s pets, social media has some interesting ideas for what Europe should put on its money.
A new study looked at the seemingly random fixation that LLMs develop on specific cultures. The results say more about us than AI.
The 140-year-old brand debuted a new visual identity this week.
Good news for the chronically forgetful; bad news for people attempting fraud.
Eric Lu uses AI to generate fonts. Now he is using fonts to trick the same technology.
The FDA says consumers should still avoid recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce, even after a false-positive test sparked confusion.
A TikTok user asked for tips about a first corporate job and received thousands of comments. Taken together, they paint a sober portrait.
After the president was cropped out of Spain’s group shot, people used their editing skills to make other moments in history all about Trump.
Adults who frequently watched television in midlife later showed brain changes associated with memory loss, stroke risk, and dementia.
No, you can’t actually get a lobotomy there, but the long-suffering jewelry and accessories retailer is having fun with the idea anyway. And why not?
All you need is a watermelon, milk or cream, and about five minutes of scraping to try the frozen dessert that’s filling up social media feeds.
Do museums dream of artistic sheep? An AI installation by Refik Anadol proposes an answer.
Fans of Monopoly can now apply to compete in Netflix’s newest reality series, which promises high-stakes gameplay inspired by the classic board game.
The Telemundo sportscaster spoke with Fast Company about how he landed his job by chance, only to become famous for his passionate play-by-plays.
New restaurant rankings reveal a surprising winner as Wingstop outpaced some of the country’s biggest quick-service brands.
New broadcasting guidelines encourage camera operators to avoid angles that sexualize women athletes and instead keep the focus on athletic...
As photographic evidence loses its power to convince, some social media users are turning to chatbots for answers. Are they making the conspiracies...
Forget eating chocolate. Scientists are exploring whether simply smelling it could help improve strength-training performance.
Justin Gignac, who has been selling trash in cubes for 25 years, spoke with Fast Company about how the project became a commentary on art and...
Cooper Hewitt’s new permanent collection exhibition is meant to be a conversation starter.
Fair-food fans have plenty to look forward to, with sweet, savory, and unexpected creations among more than 1,600 menu items.
In rankings that measure everything from healthcare and safety to infrastructure, Copenhagen came out on top. The highest-ranked U.S. city may...
The autonomous vehicle stopped in a parking lot and waited for officers after contacting law enforcement about its riders.
Visitors to Varenna on Lake Como can now be fined up to €200 for walking through town shirtless or wearing swimsuits away from the beach.
An unexpected guest appearance has become one of the soap’s biggest moments this week.
The Biden-era SAVE Plan is ending, and millions of borrowers now face new repayment choices under updated federal rules.
The chip maker is introducing potato-based hot dog buns in three classic Pringles flavors, and fans can get them free for a limited time.
Parents can now open a tax-advantaged savings account online, but only certain children qualify for the government’s $1,000 contribution.
Babies born between July 2 and the end of the year may receive the limited-edition design.
The meme to brand-marketing pipeline is shorter (and more boring) than ever.
As dangerous heat blankets much of the U.S., social media users are celebrating one thing many Americans take for granted: air-conditioning.
Consumer Reports blind-tested rotisserie chickens from 10 grocery chains to find the best flavor, texture, value and quality.
The insects will deploy to Texas to combat a dangerous, flesh-eating parasite recently detected in multiple counties.
Sure, the World Cup is about soccer, but it’s also about style. Here’s who’s winning in the round of 32.
A celebration in the nation’s capital looks more like a liminal space.
Designers are rethinking the jersey for people who care less about kits and more about fits.
In-flight internet has long been notoriously terrible, but United Airlines and other carriers are hoping to change that with SpaceX’s Starlink.