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U.S. pulls back on asbestos protections again—this time in your cosmetics
In the latest sign that the Trump administration isn’t so concerned about asbestos, the Food and Drug Administration this week withdrew a proposed rule that would have required testing...
Parents say online blackmail of kids is rising—and AI is making a bad problem worse
No one can deny that the internet, especially social media, can pose significant dangers. Now, a new survey has found that about one in five parents and carers know—and...
When is Spotify Wrapped 2025 coming out? Release date history, how to access after app update message
As we near the final weeks of the year, platforms of all stripes will soon begin rolling out their annual recap features, which let users see the content they...
The Download: the mysteries surrounding weight-loss drugs, and the economic effects of AI
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What we still don’t know about weight-loss...
3 tech products that quietly made my life better in 2025
Hello once again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In. I didn’t buy a new phone this year. Or a new laptop, tablet, or smartwatch. That hasn’t been...
This fully functional Lego Game Boy is all I want for Christmas
If you loved the Lego Game Boy but couldn’t get yourself to buy it because it was only a display piece that couldn’t play actual Game Boy games, I’ve...
Money dysmorphia: Why solopreneurs fall prey to the funhouse mirror of finances
I’ve worked for myself for nearly a decade, and in all but one of those years I’ve earned more than the U.K. average salary. Some years it’s been a...
Why is the AI industry scared of this Palantir alum running for congress?
As the midterm election primaries inch closer, some candidates are focusing their campaigns on how they’ll regulate artificial intelligence. On the right, populist Republicans are warning that the AI...
The anti-junk gift guide
It’s that time of year again. My mailbox is stuffed with catalogs. Targeted seasonal ads from Amazon, Walmart, and Target are following me around the internet. And every other...
Black Friday design deals you don’t want to miss
After Thanksgiving, brands will bombard you with Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. It can be overwhelming to know what to buy. After all, some deals aren’t actually all...
