Fast Companyflipped into Fast Company Videos3:0316 hours agoDiplo built America’s biggest 5K run clubFast CompanyWhat do you get when you mix a 5K, a music festival, and a nightclub? One of the fastest-growing live events in America. Diplo noticed runners leaving a race and heading straight into a club, so he built an event around that energy. On this episode of FC Explains, we dive into the new phenomenon, a morning 5K followed by a live DJ set, that’s drawing thousands of runners across the country. Travis Barker and Jelly Roll have also launched their own versions. People aren't just looking for a workout anymore, they're looking for community and an experience.
Fast Companyflipped into Fast Company Videos2:051 day agoHe hates AI… but he’s still using itFast CompanyIn this episode of Adventures in AI, Fast Company speaks to Maurice The Music about how AI can help make music production accessible for more people.
Fast Companyflipped into Fast Company Videos2:186 days agoAmazon is removing humans form HRFast CompanyWarehouses aren't the only place robots are taking over at Amazon. The company is removing humans from its Human Resources. Employees are stuck in endless loops interacting with apps or kiosks instead of people and sometimes getting hurt while waiting for a human to help.
Fast Companyflipped into Fast Company Videos3:51This design studio turns brands into cultsFast CompanyTwo years ago, a protein bar made a million dollars in its first week. It wasn't just the formula, it was the gold packaging, the confident serif font, and a vibe that felt like a golden ticket. That's the work of Day Job, an LA design studio that doesn't just build logos, it builds entire alternate realities for brands. On this episode of FC Explains, we break down some of their most legendary clients, each with its own distinct world.
Fast Companyflipped into Fast Company Videos3:38AI’s Next Frontier Is Physical ItemsFast CompanyOn this episode of Adventures in AI, Fast Company speaks to Alexander Reben, an entrepreneur, roboticist and cofounder of Phyzify, a lab using AI tools to create physical objects based on your imagination.
Fast Companyflipped into Fast Company Videos1:40Physical Video Games Are DisappearingFast CompanyBuying physical media used to be simple. Now it's getting harder and harder. Digital-only games might seem more convenient, but they give customers far less control over what they actually own.
Fast Companyflipped into Fast Co. DesignNowHeinz’s new adjustable cap looks simple. Its design process was another storyverified_publisherFast Company - BY Hunter SchwarzIt took a lot of engineering to get the perfect pour. Never before has a ketchup bottle been designed with such precise portion control. Heinz has released its first-ever customizable lid that comes with three settings for light, medium, and heavy labeled “Like,” “Love,” and “Crazy Love” for an …
Fast Companyflipped into Fast Co. LeadershipNowThis popular supplement could turn you into an unwitting opioid addictverified_publisherFast Company - BY Jennifer WardKratom is a highly addictive ingredient in products sold at convenience stores, vape shops, and gas stations. Picture yourself popping into a mini-mart to find a refreshing drink after a long day. Scanning the shelves, you spot a new “wellness” product, an herbal tonic in an attractive little …
Fast Companyflipped into Fast Co. DesignNowThese Levi’s 501s aren’t just sold out everywhere. They’re a snapshot of apparel historyverified_publisherFast Company - BY Grace SnellingIt all started with a highly coveted, super rare pair of 1942 501s sourced in Tokyo. Levi’s just recreated one of the rarest models of its most iconic jeans, and they’re a relic of a crucial moment in garment design history. The jeans, Levi’s 1942 501s, document a short-lived period of the brand’s …
Fast Companyflipped into Fast Co. DesignNowIkea’s new art collection is perfect for more-is-more postmodernistsverified_publisherFast Company - BY Hunter SchwarzTake that, greige. For it’s new limited-edition Konstrunda collection, Ikea commissioned seven contemporary artists whose work can provide a jolt of color, abstract patterns, and irregular form to any interior design that’s overly beige, boring, or neutral. The 22-piece collection is defined by works …
Fast Companyflipped into Fast Co. NewsNowThe generation that is most comfortable with AI might surprise youverified_publisherFast Company - BY Jennifer MattsonPew Research asked Americans their thoughts on how artificial intelligence will impact society, jobs, and creativity. Here’s what they said. Well, this should come as no surprise to absolutely everyone: Americans, particularly younger generations like Gen Z, are increasingly worried about AI and its …
Fast Companyflipped into Fast Co. NewsNowThese 3 housing markets—including Austin—just hit ‘significantly oversupplied’ lot inventoryverified_publisherFast Company - BY Lance LambertZonda chief economist Ali Wolf: ‘For the first time since 2016, the [nationally aggregated] market is considered appropriately supplied [for lots].’ Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. During the Pandemic Housing Boom, we …