For about $1,000, companies can read your DNA, but not without mistakes. The U.S. government is trying to help them do a better job of it. (Read about genetic testing on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
You can get your entire genetic code deciphered for about $1,000 in a day, but scientists still don’t know what most of it means. (Read more about uncertainty of genetic results on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
Just because the FCC voted to break the set-top box monopoly and open competition doesn’t mean it will happen anytime soon. (Read more about set-top boxes on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
Two years after introducing the excellent Alpha 6000 (or a6000), Sony announced a more-powerful successor, the a6300. However, all this power needs a bit of skill to fully harness, and we’ll show you just how to do that. (Read Sony Alpha photo tips in Tom’s Guide.)… Read the rest
Curing both rare diseases and common cancers doesn’t just require new research, but also linking all the data that researchers already have. (Read more about the Cancer Moonshot on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
Websites are freaking out over billions in lost revenue and starting to fight back, but there are still legit reasons to block ads. (Read more about ad blocking on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
Key players agree that cancer cures are within reach. Two major, sometimes overlapping, efforts are underway—one public and one private. (Read about the cancer moonshots on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
Use of artificial intelligence in health care to grow tenfold in 5 years, say analysts—for everything from cancer diagnosis to diet tips. (Read more about AI in healthcare on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
As sensors become small and cheap, we’re creating a global network of environmental data collection to help us figure out the best ways to quickly cut emissions. (Read about environmental sensors on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
With Rey, Leia, Maz, and Phasma, women have achieved equality in The Force Awakens. Data shows they’ve made less progress on this planet. (Read more on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
