Put A (Better Ring On It)

A search for conflict-free diamonds led one jeweler to rethink the engagement process.

The Music Maker

How producer and Vampire Weekend alum Rostam Batmanglij inspires ingenuity from A-list artists.

The C In CEO Stands For Culture

Microsoft’s mind-set for transforming from a place full of know-it-alls to one filled with learn-it-alls.

OMG! Giphy Is Breaking Into The Entertainment Business

On a mild Sunday evening in September, a handful of staffers from Giphy gathered in the reception area of the company’s Los Angeles studios to watch the Emmy Awards.

Los Angeles's Olympic-Size Bet On Transit Innovation

Now that Los Angeles has claimed the 2028 Olympics, it’s embarking on an ambitious effort to reduce congestion and transform the city’s transportation infrastructure.

Heat Of The Moment

Former Vice President Al Gore, star of the upcoming film An Inconvenient Sequel, has a new message about climate change— and it’s not all bad.

AR: The New Reality At Facebook

Why Facebook, Google, Snap, and dozens more love AR—and what’s coming next

Nike's Head Start

With the Pro Hijab, the company is outfitting millions of athletes for the first time.

Norwegian Air Lands In The U.S.

The upstart carrier’s insanely cheap fares to Europe are just one more step toward world airline domination.

The ASLU's Power Broker

How Anthony Romero is leading the nonprofit through the most contentious period in its nearly 100

Just The Right Dose

A new company is bringing transparency to medical marijuana.

It's In Her DNA

CRISPR coinventor Jennifer Doudna talks about developing the gene editing tool that’s poised to change the world.

How A Major Food- Processing Facility Turned Food Waste Into Revenue!

How fruit-and-vegetable processor Baldor is transforming food waste into a big business

Adidas's Stylish Turn

By aligning with cultural icons at least as much as athletes, Adidas has refound its footing.

Tech In Toyland

Mattel’s latest toy is a voice-activated speaker with an AI tailor-made for kids.

You Don't Do Things Because Everybody Will See Them. You Do Things Because The Right People Will See Them

Oscar-winning screenwriter of 12 Years a Slave and American Crime showrunner, John Ridley reveals what drew him from film to TV and how stand-up comedy prepared him for Hollywood.

Meatball Hero

How furniture giant Ikea is driving unexpected growth by ramping up its food division.

Venmo Comes Of Age

Under parent company PayPal, the millennial-focused peer-to-peer payments app has gotten serious

In Your Ear

Why companies from Casper to Prudential are creating their own branded podcasts.

I Bought It On Instagram...

Social networks want shopping to be the next thing we do on their platforms. Are we ready to "heart"the BUY button?

What Would Gwyneth Do?

Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow's newly ambitious lifestyle platform, has been polarizing since the day it was launched seven years ago - and that might be its greatest asset.

Mika Brzezinksi - Embracing Setbacks

How Mika Brzezinksi - the cohost of MSNBC's Morning Joe - has turned career curveballs into opportunities.

How Did The Starbucks 'Race Together' Campaign Go So Wrong?

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has always tried to do right by his company, his customers, and his country. So why did his Race Together campaign go so wrong?

Converse Unveils the Chuck Taylor II

Why did Converse mess with its iconic - and consistently lucrative - sneaker, the Chuck Taylor All Star? It couldn't afford not to.

Welcome Home, Alexa

In the race to win the connected-home market, Amazon's voice is starting to ring louder.

Carnival's Cruise For Charity

Carnival's new cruise brand wants to create an army of do-gooders in flip-flops and shorts.

Full Spectrum Cosmetics

LOral chemist Balanda Atis is helping the cosmetics giant break color barriers.

Out Of The Box & Into The Kitchen

Investors are placing big bets on meal-kit services like Plated and Blue Apron. Will ready-to-cook dinners change the way we eat?

What Makes Uber Run?

The transportation service has become a global brand, an economic force, and a cultural lightning rod. Here's how and why the architect of all this disruption, CEO Travis Kalanick, plans to keep on confounding expectations.

How The UN Is Using Virtual Reality To Tackle Real-World Problems

The United Nations is using virtual reality to tackle real-world problems.