Tech pundits have long claimed that NFC (near-field communication) will be a game-changer, but tangible technology headlines like RFID, QR codes, and even geofencing fall short of the promise. Are beacons the long-awaited breakthrough?

By predicting & pre-shipping orders, Amazon plans to take an age-old element of customer service and create value by applying it on a massive, systemized scale -- using cues other retailers hadn't even considered.

Tech manufacturer Datawind has announced plans to offer an internet-enabled Android tablet here in the United States for a mere $37.99. So on January 2, FastCompany asked, “What should designers do with a tablet so cheap it’s disposable?”

Our team enjoyed brainstorming the possibilities.

Nobody likes poor email subject lines, but imagine receiving the one at the wrong time.