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- by Vijay GovindarajanTreating accessibility as an innovation catalyst—not a market niche—can unlock surprising social and commercial value.
- by Sangeet Paul ChoudaryOlder companies tend to change one thing at a time. Challengers win by rethinking the basics of how work gets done.
- by Aruna RanganathanAn eight-month study found that these tools made productivity surge—as well as cognitive fatigue, unsustainable hours, and other problems.
- by Adi IgnatiusLeaders from Microsoft, Verizon, Allianz, Schneider Electric, and Mahindra share where AI is already delivering results and what it will take to lead through the technology’s disruption.
- by B. Joseph Pine IITo serve your customers, you need to understand where they’re trying to go.
- by Kathryn LandisWithout structural and psychological support, even the strongest leaders drift toward the status quo.
- by Rebecca KnightHow to approach internal hiring without damaging relationships.
- by Jayshree SethProactively addressing team dynamics can prevent costly errors and cycles of dysfunction.
- by Horst SchulzeLessons from Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons. Provide your feedback on BizChat
- by Antonio Nieto-RodriguezYou can’t bring your business into the future when your KPIs are stuck in the past.
- Research that overturns common assumptions about competence and confidence.
- by David S. DuncanAI is simultaneously increasing the need for judgment and destroying the experiences that produce it.
- by Amanda PrattWithout a product-minded approach, employees’ attempts to use AI often remain shallow or short-lived.
- When breaking the rules is what got you here, how do you grow without breaking what works?
- A conversation about staying resilient in the face of upheaval.
- by Ethan RouenAn “ownership culture” also requires financial transparency, empathy, and rigorous culture measurement.
- by Adi IgnatiusHow leaders can act with clarity amid rising social and political uncertainty.
- by Peter AykensCEO expectations for AI-driven growth remain high, even as most AI investments are failing to deliver meaningful returns.
- by Harang JuGetting the most out of this new technology requires revamping software, organizational structures, and workflows designed for human workers.
- by Manish SharmaHow industry leaders like BMW, Unilever, and Waymo are embracing real-time visibility, digital twins, and agentic AI.
- by Lindsay DodgsonWorking at the office all day was a struggle for Nicola Sura. She’d seen the toll that working a corporate job had taken on her mom’s physical and mental health, and she never wanted the same thing to happen to her. Around six months into Sura’s first full-time role in 2019, she started questioning her life choices, as well as those of everyone around her. “I was, like, how are people doing this? Everyone seems completely fine. Everyone’s just going about their day,” Sura, who works in corporate retail, tells Fast Company. “It was killing me to just be there […]
- by Jennifer MattsonOn the heels of its intriguing Super Bowl ad, AI.com is garnering all sorts of interest—so much, in fact, that the company’s website crashed as Super Bowl viewers scrambled to see what the company no one has heard of was all about. The new AI platform, founded by Crypto.com CEO and cofounder Kris Marszalek, reportedly spent a whopping $85 million on the Super Bowl spot, only to garner such a heavy volume of traffic that he had to post on X: “Insane traffic levels. We prepared for scale, but not for THIS,” followed by three fire emoji. That 30-second commerical, […]
- by Eve Upton-ClarkAs backlash over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show rippled through conservative media, a notable group of right-leaning commentators broke with President Donald Trump to defend the performance—in some cases walking back their own earlier criticism. Despite Bad Bunny’s message of love and unity, the performance has been placed squarely at the center of the culture war in recent weeks. After initially calling for viewers to turn off the halftime show and labeling Bad Bunny a “fake American citizen” who “publicly hates America,” influencer and boxer Jake Paul, 29, has now claimed amnesia over his viral rant. “Guys i […]
- by Eve Upton-ClarkInvestor and Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary once declared that to succeed in business you must be willing to grind out 25 hour work days. He has since walked back on that idea, calling it, in his own words, “sheer stupidity.” In fact: “The worst advice I hear young founders talk about all the time is that they want to work 18 hours a day. How stupid is that?” O’Leary said in a video posted on his Instagram page last week. The eat-sleep-work lifestyle—also known as the “996” schedule first imported from China, which stands for 9 a.m. to 9 […]
- by Chris MorrisOn January 19, 2025, someone paid $75.35 to buy a Trump meme coin. Today, assuming that same investor held the cryptocurrency, the investment has lost 96% of its value. The crypto market has been more volatile than usual in recent weeks. Last week alone saw daily swings of as much as $10,000 in Bitcoin, the leading digital currency, pushing it down to nearly $60,000, a level not seen since 2024. Bitcoin has since recovered somewhat, though it is still hovering near $70,000, well below its $122,000 high last October. But as mainstream cryptocurrencies continue to give investors whiplash, meme coin […]
- by Associated PressKroger named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its chief executive officer on Monday, 11 months after the abrupt resignation of its previous CEO. Foran has a reputation as a tech-savvy and detail-oriented leader. He led Walmart’s U.S. division from 2014 to 2019, where he focused on cleaning up stores, ensuring items were in stock, and improving the fresh produce selection. He also introduced online ordering and pickup, and accelerated Walmart’s digital capabilities. Walmart has reshaped itself into a tech-powered retail giant that has leaned heavily into automation and artificial intelligence, and it’s one of the biggest competitive threats to Kroger, the largest stand-alone U.S. […]
- by Sarah BregelIt’s the day after Super Bowl Sunday, otherwise known as National Hangover Day. Because, let’s face it—even if you have zero interest in football and can’t remember who won the game, like many Americans, you may have gone to a watch party. (If for nothing else than for the joy-bringing halftime show led by the one and only Bad Bunny.) But if you’re feeling a little, er, off today . . . you’re far from alone. According to UKG’s annual Super Bowl Absenteeism Survey, an estimated 26.2 million U.S. employees were anticipated to stay home today. That means that no […]
- by Associated PressIt’s been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans. Last year, the long-contested SAVE plan introduced by the Biden administration ended with a settlement agreement. President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” introduced new borrowing limits for graduates and raised challenges to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. While several changes for student loan borrowers will take effect this summer, other key questions remain unresolved. More than 5 million Americans were in default on their federal student loans as […]
- by Sarah BregelWhoopi Goldberg has been a household name since she starred in The Color Purple in 1985. Fast-forward over 50 years, and she’s still as driven as ever. Goldberg, 70, cohosts daytime talk show The View. In 2024, she founded AWSN, the All Women’s Sports Network. She’s also an author, activist, mother, and grandmother. And, she’s also doing it all solo. Goldberg is happily single and has been for decades. She says that will never change. In a recent interview with Interview magazine, Goldberg opened up about her solo life, which she happens to genuinely love. So much, in fact, that […]
- by Sarah BregelValentine’s Day is known as the day to celebrate all things love—and also a day for expensive dates. However, a new offering from one of your favorite fast food chains may have you skipping the white table cloths and snagging something from McDonald’s instead. McDonald’s is serving up caviar this Valentine’s Day. But there’s a catch. In a Feb. 2 announcement, the chain explained what the latest offering entails. “To be known is to be loved, and we know our fans love pairing our crispy Chicken McNuggets with their favorite caviar,” it said. “Inspired by this perfect match, we’re dropping […]
- by Associated PressA trial focused on the dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media and whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms is set to start in New Mexico with opening statements Monday.It’s the first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against major social media companies, including Meta, over harm to children, and one that is likely to highlight explicit online content and its effects.New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued Meta in 2023. His team built the case by posing as kids through social media accounts, then documenting the arrival of sexual solicitations as well […]
- by Jeff BeerEven after the final whistle blew on the Seattle Seahawks’ 29-13 win over the New England Patriots, Rocket’s Super Bowl was far from over. Sure, the brand had a Super Bowl ad featuring Lady Gaga singing a Mr. Rogers classic, but that was just the beginning. At 8 p.m. ET, immediately after Rocket and Redfin’s Super Bowl spot aired, the brands released the first of six app-exclusive clues that would roll out over the next 48 hours for users to play a contest in order to win a million-dollar home. This last part of Rocket’s Super Bowl strategy is perhaps […]
- by Associated PressThe world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Opening arguments for the first, in Los Angeles County Superior Court, begin this week. Instagram’s parent company Meta and Google’s YouTube will face claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children. TikTok and Snap, which were originally named in the lawsuit, settled for undisclosed sums. “This was only the first case — there are hundreds of parents and school districts in the social media addiction trials that start today, and sadly, new families every […]
- by Grace SnellingAfter weeks of rumors, the company that operates Eddie Bauer stores in the United States and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As part of the proceedings, Eddie Bauer LLC, which is owned by Catalyst Brands, is planning to wind down operations and close all of its remaining stores. Catalyst also oversees operations for brands including Lucky Brand, Aéropostale, Nautica, Brooks Brothers, and JCPenney. The company is currently on the lookout for a buyer that could potentially acquire some portion of the Eddie Bauer’s stores. In the meantime, though, a total of 175 Eddie Bauer locations will close […]
- by Pete PachalMost days, an email lands in my inbox with the promise to amplify my growth—my newsletter subscribers, the reach of my podcasts, the number of client leads, etc. I’ve gotten used to random people pitching me on their services, and some of the messages expertly prey on my insecurities as a business owner (“you’re leaving so much on the table,” et al.). I never answer any of them, but I sometimes wonder which ones might actually be legit. A few months back, I opened up the Assistant sidebar in my AI-powered browser when I was browsing one of these emails […]
- by Associated PressSometimes it’s a fall that brings a broken hip and a loss of mobility. Or memory problems that bubble into danger. Or the death of the partner who was relied upon for care.The need to move to a nursing home, assisted living facility or another type of care setting often comes suddenly, setting off an abrupt, daunting search. It’s likely something no one ever wanted, but knowing what to look for and what to ask can make a big difference.What to do when looking for a long-term care facility: Start with government ratings Regulation of assisted living facilities varies greatly […]
- by Associated PressPresident Donald Trump wants to keep home prices high, bypassing calls to ramp up construction so people can afford what has been a ticket to the middle class.Trump has instead argued for protecting existing owners who have watched the values of their homes climb. It’s a position that flies in the face of what many economists, the real estate industry, local officials and apartment dwellers say is needed to fix a big chunk of America’s affordability problem.“I don’t want to drive housing prices down. I want to drive housing prices up for people that own their homes, and they can […]
- by Natasha EtzelIf you were up late celebrating the Seattle Seahawks’ win at the Super Bowl last night, you may need help from caffeine to get you through your busy Monday routine. You’re in luck. Today (Monday, February 9), Starbucks Rewards members can get a free tall (12-ounce) coffee with the purchase of another beverage. Find out what you need to do to score your free cup of Joe from Starbucks. Starbucks has added its brand-new 1971 Roast to the menu Starbucks’s hometown team, the Seattle Seahawks, won the big game last night, but that’s not the only win that the coffee […]
- by Associated PressA leading U.S. health official on Sunday urged people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states and as the United States is at risk of losing its measles elimination status.“Take the vaccine, please,” said Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator whose boss has raised suspicion about the safety and importance of vaccines. “We have a solution for our problem.”Oz, a heart surgeon, defended some recently revised federal vaccine recommendations as well as past comments from President Donald Trump and the nation’s health chief, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., about […]
- by Michael GrothausSome people love watching the Super Bowl for the game. Others love it for the commercials. If you’re in the latter group, you’ll probably have noticed that the ad spots in between commercial breaks during Super Bowl LX last night were dominated by one big theme: artificial intelligence. As noted by AdWeek, the television advertising analytics firm iSpot found that nearly a quarter of all commercials during the 2026 Super Bowl featured AI in some way. To be more precise, 15 out of the 66 commercials—or 23% of them—either used AI in their creation (like the entirely AI-generated ad from […]
- Confidence is down. Pressure is up. In this episode of our Take on Tomorrow podcast, we are on the ground in Davos, Switzerland, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, and we ask what it takes to lead with agility in the age of AI.
- CEOs are reinventing their companies with technology and seeking growth opportunities in new sectors, even as they see elevated threats ahead.
- Our global food system is unsustainable, and its practices are inflexible, inefficient, and inequitable. The December issue of s+b explores why it doesn't have to be.
- Customer service is feeling different–and AI may be why. In this episode of our Take on Tomorrow podcast, we explain how AI is reshaping customer interactions and changing how businesses support their workforc
- Could government be the next great innovator? In this episode of our Take on Tomorrow podcast, we explain why public and private collaboration could unlock new solutions in energy, healthcare, climate and mor
- Building the world's digital backbone takes trillions of dollars. In this episode of our Take on Tomorrow podcast, we explain how innovative financing is driving the global data-center boom–and enabling the infrastructure that powers A
- Feeding a growing population in the decade ahead will require bold innovation and new partnerships–so what's emerging? In this episode of our Take on Tomorrow podcast, we explain how humanity can completely reimagine food.
- Mobility is changing–and it's bigger than just cars. In this episode of our Take on Tomorrow podcast, we explore how electric vehicles, automation and new tech are transforming the way we move people and goods.
- Healthcare is being reimagined. In this episode of our Take on Tomorrow podcast, we explore how technology, collaboration and patient-first thinking are transforming the future of healthcare.
- Rory McDonald, an expert in disruptive strategy, urges corporate leaders to learn from startups–and even preschoolers–as they seek to reinvent their organizations.
- Kubernetesisaplatformthathelpscompaniesmanagecontainerizedsoftwareapplicationsefficientlyandsecurely.
- Hybridcloudandmulticloudareflexiblestrategiesthatallowbusinessestoselectthebestcloudsolutionforeachworkloadorapplication.
- AdatameshownershipframeworkcombinedwithdatafabricarchitecturecanhelpcompaniesmanagethemassiveamountsofdataneededtoenableAI.
- MaxHarris,groupheadofstrategyandsustainabilityatAssociatedBritishPorts,seesaleadingroleintheindustrialenergytransitionfortheUK'slargestportsoperator.
- In Episode 4 of Voices in Tech, ABP's Max Harris talks about how ports are bringing together industrial players and climate tech start-ups to drive the energy transition in hard-to-abate sectors. We also hear from PwC's Shreekumar Rakshit about industrial climate tech investment trends on the heels of the publication of the firm's annual State of Climate Tech report.
- As artificial intelligence evolves, how can we ensure transparency and accountability? Matt Wood, PwC's Global and US Commercial Technology & Innovation Officer, discusses the challenges and opportunities of building confidence in agentic AI.
- CEOs report early productivity gains from generative AI and rising payoffs from investments in sustainability. The challenge is to increase scope and speed.
- On the latest episode of the Take on Tomorrow podcast, Charles Conn, Patagonia Board Chair, shares how to align ethics with profit, offering lessons in balancing purpose with performance.
- Technology policy expert Gregory C. Allen discusses how rivalries between nations are reshaping the global chip industry, and why executives in every sector should pay attention.
- The October issue of s+b explores how reinventing your business for a sustainable future starts with four mission-critical actions.
