More college-educated moms are working than ever before
A predicted pandemic cliff for women’s employment never materialized and records are now falling.
Shopping malls aren’t dead — just different
From pickleball to doctors’ offices, the malls of tomorrow will look a little bit different.
A real nightmare: Tech that lets you work in your sleep
Tech startup Prophetic is working on a headpiece to harness lucid dreams.
The competition is stiff for plush toys
Toy brands are making their products softer and cuter to capture the wallets of adult consumers.
Electrified roads could be the tipping point for EV adoption
Detroit’s new roadway is a big step toward a fully electric future.
Some users are swiping left on traditional dating apps
Today’s singles are turning to in-person connections and niche platforms to find love.
Deck the halls: Holiday decorating is reaching new heights
From 12-foot skeletons to Christmas stockings, Americans are spending big on holidays.
Grief tech startups want to help you text from beyond the grave
New AI startups are looking to end mourning for good.
It’s all about the luxury goods, baby
Designer brands are after some new, tiny customers.
The government is welcoming laid-off tech workers with open arms
Uncle Sam wants you (and all the other tech workers).
‘Barkitecture’ is the hot new interior design trend
Your pet is taking over the house in style.
WeWork might be dead, but coworking lives on
The demand for shared workspaces isn’t gone, but it will look a little different.
Americans are tipping more than ever, but feel confused about it
The country is divided over when — and how much — to tip.
Suck it, tie-dye — content creation is camp’s new darling
Programs teaching kids how to be YouTube stars are taking off.
Companies are prioritizing accessibility with sensory-friendly offerings
From retailers to travel companies, brands are imagining a more equitable future.
To whom it may concern: AI wrote that cover letter
Fed-up applicants are letting bots handle their job searches.
Bringing bankrupt brands back from the dead is big business
Niche firms are saving brands from going extinct, and they’re making money doing it.
Attention, party animals: Events for dogs are all the rage
The hottest new invite is your doodle’s third birthday.
Indoor golf clubs bring the sport — and the schmoozing — inside
Golf simulators and hefty membership fees bring a social sport to the great indoors.
A new way for businesses to reach customers? Through the nose
Brands are looking to deliver immersive experiences that tap all five senses.
In the battle for restaurant reservations, it’s diners vs. bots
Bots are gobbling up all the hard-to-get dinner reservations, so businesses are fighting back.
Cold plunges are going corporate
The obsession with ice baths reaches new depths.
Privacy, who? Gen Z is sharing its location
Location-sharing tech is becoming more popular as young people look to stay safe and stay connected.
The newest addition to workplace benefits? Caregiving support
In the race to retain top talent, employers are exploring a new category of benefits.
Unlimited breadsticks and a side of nostalgia: Chain restaurants are back
The restaurants of strip malls past are having their moment in the spotlight.
Are self-checkouts a cautionary tale in our race toward automation?
Not so fast, robot overlords. We still have a lot to figure out.
Loafers are out, sneakers are in: Office fashion isn’t going back
Offices are getting more casual — from head to toe.
Caring for the office’s finicky Ficus is now a thriving industry
Maintenance services for office plants are part of a thriving new industry.
Lions and tigers and mammoths, oh my! Cultivated meat is getting weird
Move over chicken, there are some new — extinct — lab-grown meats in town.
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