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December 22, 2015
Uber's Next Competitor Could Be Flywheel's Operating System For Taxis
Now approved to introduce its TaxiOS across California, Flywheel hopes to take on ride-hailing apps like Lyft and Uber.
Another potential Uber competitor is gaining steam. Flywheel, a startup that makes a smart operating system for cabs called TaxiOS, will soon expand across California. And the company says it could soon make its way to East Coast markets like New York.
Today in Tabs: That's No Moon
Let the content flow through you.
Yesterday the Internet emerged from Star Wars opening weekend in the middle of an asteroid belt that wasn't on any of our charts. We had a bad feeling about this, but it was too late; we were locked into a tractor beam, drawn inexorably onward by the gravity of a cultural event too large for anyone to ignore, but too universal for anyone to really win, either. That was no moon, it was: An Entire Tabs of Star Wars Content.
Google Is Gearing Up To Kill Your Email Password
An experimental new feature indicates Google wants to free us from the tyranny of passwords.
Imagine, to paraphrase one of the Beatles, a world with no more email passwords. Fine, John Lennon never said that—but if the legendary songwriter were still alive, he would be 75 years old, and the last thing he would want to think about is email or passwords of any kind.
All The Cameos You May Have Missed In "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
A veritable who's who of bit parts you didn't catch the first time you watched the new Star Wars flick.
Spoilers for The Force Awakens abound below!
How Is The NFL Using Technology To Lessen The Amount Of Concussions?
They are partnering with medical device experts and even the U.S. Army.
In this fascinating piece, senior editor Chuck Salter explores how technology is being used to decrease the number of head injuries in the NFL. Salter speaks with Jeff Miller, senior vice president of Health and Safety at the NFL, on what technologies are being used now to lessen the number of concussions professional athletes experience while playing football. Find out how the NFL is working with outside firms and even the U.S. Army to bring the latest and best technology to protect NFL players.
Everything You're Too Embarrassed To Ask Anyone (But Google) About Star Wars
Who needs Google when you have Fast Company?
Chances are, you've already seen The Force Awakens. In fact, you probably have tickets for your second (most likely third) viewing lined up for later this week. You spent your entire day making Star Wars snowflakes. There's nothing you can learn from reading this.
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Mania Doesn't Wow Wall Street
The Force Awakens broke records, but that wasn't enough to ease Wall Street's concerns about Disney's cable business.
Star Wars, Star Wars, Star Wars. We can hardly go anywhere—especially Facebook or Twitter—without hearing about The Force Awakens, which appears to have totally consumed our popular culture since it opened last week. Indeed, the sci-fi blockbuster has already raked in over half a billion dollars worldwide and shattered box office records.
How To Make A Star Wars Snowflake
Let the Force aflaken.
Here in New York, we still haven't gotten any snow. But don't worry—these are the snowflakes you're looking for. If you have 20 minutes, a working printer, an X-acto knife, and scissors, you can make these snowflakes inspired by the latest Star Wars flick.
Princess Reema And The Women Of Saudi Arabia Just Made History Twice In One Day
On December 12, Saudi women cast votes for the first time—& 13,000 gathered to raise breast cancer awareness & break a worldwide record.
On December 12, the women of Saudi Arabia pulled off two amazing accomplishments.
How To Shop Like A Dane
Or, what happened when I try to buy all my Christmas presents in a wonderland of cheap Danish design.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen—the cheap Danish home decor chain that opened its first U.S. location in Manhattan this past May—is a bit like Ikea's manic pixie dream girl little sister. From nose-shaped pencil sharpeners to oven mitts with teeth, most of its quirky, colorful products sell for less than $10.
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