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In the cities suffering most from housing shortages—like San Francisco, where a lack of supply helped drive the median cost of a house up to $1.7 million—one part of the challenge is a lack of construction workers. One startup wants…

The exercise was partially about marketing–something of an IBM speciality–but there were also some serious technical challenges to overcome so that the computer could one day be scaled. Read more in Fast Company An early glimpse at the computer of…

Hundreds of thousands of people all across the country are looking at their electric bills and thinking the number looks far too high to be reasonable. Because of this, these same consumers are seeking out a variety of ways to…

The defining expectation: good companies and investments will deliver competitive financial returns while helping society meet its biggest challenges, and in so doing will enable sustainable business. Read more in BCG Optimize for both social and business value by By…

When we talk about discovery and experience in retail, we talk about b8ta. The company’s stores let shoppers discover, experience and buy all of the most innovative new products from creators all over the world Read more in Insider-trends  How…

Hip Scandinavian fashion retailer Carlings knew it had to make a big impression when it launched its first online store in 2018 — years after most other apparel brands. When it finally started selling online last year, it wanted to…

Although excitement about digital ecosystems is growing, executives still don’t fully understand what makes a particular digital ecosystem successful. We reveal five factors common to successful digital ecosystems. Read more in BCG  What Does a Successful Digital Ecosystem Look Like?…

The smartphone though has become an extension of ourselves. It goes pretty much wherever we do. There are probably three things most of us leave the house with every day – keys, wallet or purse and our phone. And, thanks…

Global warming could create a “climate apartheid,” where rich people pay to escape the worst effects of climate change while poor people are left to suffer, according to a new United Nations report. Read more in Big think  ‘Climate apartheid’:…

There’s a lot to be excited about in NYC in June. We’ve discovered a tonne of new and exciting openings, and as always, we’ve distilled all the finer details. Enjoy… Read more in Insider Trends The best New York retail…