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March 16, 2015
"Killed Them All, Of Course": The Jaw-Dropping Finale of HBO's "The Jinx"
The gripping documentary seems to have played a part in the bizarre, much-investigated millionaire's arrest on murder charges this weekend.
"What the hell did I do? Killed them all, of course."
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Apps, Video Games, And Wearables: A Vision For The Future Of McDonald's
McDonald's chief digital officer, Atif Rafiq, reveals how the embattled fast-food chain might revamp its restaurants by 2020.
Soon, you could walk into a McDonald's, sit down, maybe play a video game for a few minutes, then have your food brought to you.
9 Beautiful Illustrations Explain The Coming Food Crisis
From urbanization to population growth, these are the issues we need to be thinking about now.
The world faces serious problems as it tries to feed itself. Climate change, population growth, decreasing "agrobiodiversity"—these are all dynamics that could make it more difficult to put food on people's plates. At the same time, possible solutions to food insecurity, like genetic modification or reducing food waste, are either controversial or difficult to achieve. We have an uphill battle to close the gap between expected future demand and what we currently produce.
Could We Design A Skyscraper That Casts No Shadow?
NBBJ's concept for a shadowless tower could brighten the streets of tall, dense cities everywhere.
The taller the skyscraper, the longer the shadow. Walking along a street surrounded by big skyscrapers can feel like entering a world that's permanently overcast—one reason most cities have zoning laws that restrict how high developers can build. But what if we could design a skyscraper that didn't cast any shadow? That's the idea behind a new concept by the architects at NBBJ, who used algorithms to create a tower that doesn't block out the sun at ground level. Though specifically designed for London, where the next few years will bring a major influx of skyscrapers, the design could work in any dense urban area, where skyscrapers obscure the sun.
March 14, 2015
Princess Reema Launches Historic Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign For Saudi Women
10KSA will bring 10,000 women together in Riyadh to close health education gaps and change the breast cancer conversation in Saudi Arabia.
Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al-Saud has led a bold effort to support Saudi women's entrance into the workforce, and now the CEO of Saudi Arabian luxury retailer Alfa Intl. is taking on critical national issues in women's health. At a keynote conversation with Fast Company editor-in-chief Robert Safian at SXSW Interactive today, Princess Reema introduced 10KSA (for 10,000 in Saudi Arabia), a far-reaching breast cancer and health awareness campaign that will culminate in an all-day, all-women event on October 24 in Riyadh. Among many other activities and programs, the event will gather an estimated 10,000 women to form the world's largest pink humanitarian ribbon on record. Funds raised from the event will go to support the Zahra Breast Cancer Association, of which Princess Reema is a founding board member.
March 13, 2015
How Much Do You Know About SXSW?
Take our quiz to test your knowledge of SXSW history.
Headed to Austin this weekend? Brush up on some SXSW Interactive trivia to up your geek cred. Don't miss our coverage of the festival, and stop by the Fast Company Grill!
Jay Z Just Bought A Spotify Competitor
The hip-hop mogul just dropped $56 million on a Swedish music streaming company—No, not that one.
Jay Z may have 99 problems, but as of today, not owning a music streaming service certainly ain't one.
As Snapchat Explodes, Another Executive Flees
Snapchat COO Emily White is leaving the company.
If you're having trouble keeping up with Snapchat's explosion, we feel you. One day the social messaging company is moving into sports broadcasting. The next, it nabs a huge investment from Alibaba at a $15 billion valuation. But even as Snapchat's successes mount, not everyone at the company is thrilled.
Microsoft's Siri Competitor, Cortana, Headed To iOS And Android
CEO Satya Nadella's latest move to get Microsoft products on as many devices as possible.
Microsoft is doubling down on its Siri competitor, Cortana, first by boosting its intelligence via project "Einstein" and then with plans to release it on Apple and Android devices, according to Reuters. The move is yet another signal of CEO Satya Nadella's aggressive strategy to get Microsoft products on as many devices as possible.
The Cast Of "Orange Is The New Black," Assisted By Vine Stars, Just Made Your New Favorite Song
There's a lot to unpack in Netflix's new video "Stop Don't Talk to Me." Let's begin, shall we?
Netflix just released a video of the Litchfield inmates from Orange Is the New Black singing "Stop Don't Talk to Me" and it's straight earworm fire, people—seriously, you've been warned: This will be in your head for the remainder of the day and beyond.
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