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Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In.More than 15 months ago, I wrote about Surf, a discovery engine for the social web from Flipboard—itself an earlier twist on the same concept dating to the early days of the iPad. At the time, it was still a rough draft, and in private beta. Rather than rushing it out to a broader audience, Flipboard took its time. The app went through a series of revisions that were both numerous and substantial, ending up significantly different than the intriguing prototype I tried in December 2024.This week, the company finally deemed Surf ready for…
This week, the labor movement in architecture scored a win. Sage & Coombe Architects, a women-led firm based in New York City, unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement. It’s the second American practice to ratify a contract, after Bernheimer Architecture in 2024.“This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond,” Architectural Workers United (AWU), a group that has been helping firms organize, announced on April 1 via Instagram. The agreement’s details have yet to be made public.The milestone marks a significant move in the design industry’s unionizing efforts, especially after high-profile…
From ‘Naked and Afraid’ to ‘Dual Survival,’ veteran TV producer Rachel Maguire has seen it all. These are the surprisingly simple items she relies on in the world’s most dangerous jungles.Listen to this articleListenThe author poses in the Philippines wearing her snake guards (Photo: Rachel Maguire)Published April 3, 2026 03:24AMI spent 25 years working as a producer of some of the most popular adventure and survival shows, such as Naked and Afraid, Dual Survival, and Digging for the Truth. My job required me to hike in the African bush, brave the pounding sun in the desert, and weather the rain…
But hey, who cares? If we are going down in flames as a species, let’s have fun putting dumb videos together. I’ll tell you how to do it in this short guide on how to make Seedance 2.0 videos. Time to roll up for a Magical Mystery Tour. Step up right this way![Video: Higgsfield.ai]Signing up for HiggsfieldTo use Seedance 2.0, you first need to sign up for Higgsfield. This platform is essentially a unified digital workspace that wrangles multiple artificial intelligence video engines—like Seedance, Veo, and Kling—into a single interface. Instead of paying for a dozen disjointed subscriptions, you get a centralized…
Published April 3, 2026 03:39AMWalking is a stellar form of low-impact cardio any time of year, but there’s something extra lovely about walking outside in the spring. Not only can the warmer weather feel amazing after a winter spent cooped up inside, but the chirping birds, budding flowers, and greening grass can provide a naturally energizing setting for getting your steps in.Then there are the compelling health benefits: A meta-analysis of six studies published in 2022 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine found that walking in nature effectively boosts mental health. And a separate review, published in 2023 in GeroScience,…
When the server walked past our table, my hand shot upward like a high schooler eager to answer the teacher’s question.“Can we get two more of the same, please?” I asked upon getting his attention. “Another round of espresso martinis? I got you, boss.”Leona grinned and nodded in approval, as expected. We go back like four flats on a Cadillac. From study buddies back at the G.O.A.T. HBCU to marketing professionals putting in work for thriving companies, we’ve remained a two-person support system. It’s a celebration every time we link up. So it’s only right that we throw back a few…
Chinese spirituality just adopted a new icon: American “momager” Kris Jenner.Jenner, best known for launching the mega-successful careers of her daughters Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian, is suddenly the go-to profile pic for Gen Zers on Chinese social media, including apps like RedNote, Weibo, and Douyin.The reverence for Jenner doesn’t stop there. Her photo is also being used for the wallpaper image on computers, tablets, smartwatches, and more—as part of Chinese Gen Z’s manifestation for good luck.How did Jenner, of all people, become a Chinese symbol of good fortune? Chinese influencer Marcelo Wang broke down the trend in his own…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneurs are no strangers to the question, “What comes next?”This question comes up after major milestones, a strong year, an exit or that moment your business finally feels stable. There’s a version of this question that emerges once success is no longer theoretical. It becomes less about what is possible and more about what you may want, not for the company, but for yourself.The question becomes: Are any of the new goals on my list actually for me? Success creates opportunity. New career moves open up, more connections are made and your…
A new GLP-1 pill is about to hit the market. On Wednesday, Eli Lilly and Co. announced that its new GLP-1 pill, Foundayo, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in adults with obesity or weight-related health problems.Eli Lilly says that drug trials found that patients who were taking Foundayo lost an average of 27.3 pounds (12.4%), compared with 2.2 pounds (0.9%) with a placebo. The company said the drug will be available via its direct-to-consumer digital platform, LillyDirect, noting that it will begin accepting prescriptions immediately. It expects shipping to begin on April 6, and…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Prior to any trade show, ensure the entire internal team is aligned on what the key messaging will be. When a reporter carves out time for you, make it count. Cap meetings at a maximum of 30 minutes unless the conversation is flowing naturally and they’re clearly engaged. Once the show wraps, monitor for coverage using free tools like Google Alerts, and compile a results report. For many marketing teams, trade shows are a necessary evil. Between the booth costs, travel expenses and staff time away from regular duties, the…