Matt McFarland

Editor, Innovations blogWashington, D.C.

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Take a deep breath and stop worrying that young people will be the downfall of civilization.

  • May 12, 2014

Join The Switch team to talk about gadgets and technology.

  • May 9, 2014

The Switch team took questions about gadgets and technology.

  • May 9, 2014

Researchers send projects to the International Space Station to benefit from the unique conditions.

  • May 9, 2014

Showtime installs interactive video screens featuring characters that interact with pedestrians.

  • May 9, 2014

Eythor Bender wants artificial limbs to be as hip and cool as eyeglasses.

  • May 7, 2014

Harvard Business School pushes its students out of the classroom, and they’re reaping the benefits.

  • May 7, 2014

Its new mobile marketing platform will give shoppers information relevant to the aisle they’re in.

  • May 6, 2014

We may spend a lot less time typing keywords into a blank box.

  • May 5, 2014

The punny celebration of Star Wars fans keeps getting bigger. Watch out Festivus.

  • May 4, 2014

VIDEO | Watch how two lighters can be reassembled into a small toy bike.

  • May 1, 2014

The world probably doesn’t need it, but that won’t stop it from happening.

  • May 1, 2014

Leaders of our research institutes explain why they’re concerned about the future of U.S. innovation.

  • Apr 30, 2014

To earn the love of investors and customers, make sure your company chases big, crazy ideas.

  • Apr 29, 2014

Google’s self-driving car now identifies cyclists’ hand signals and runs yellow lights if it’s safer.

  • Apr 28, 2014

Here’s a reminder of just how far technology has come in a short period of time.

  • Apr 28, 2014

A story highlights some of what the Google chief executive has tried to eliminate over the years.

  • Apr 25, 2014

A man explains the clever wet suits he designed to deter shark attacks.

  • Apr 24, 2014

Our world’s roads are far too chaotic, and more traffic lights could easily fix that.

  • Apr 24, 2014

AOL co-founder Steve Case offers his answer.

  • Apr 23, 2014
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About Matt

Matt McFarland is the editor of Innovations, where he writes about the people, ideas and companies that are changing the world.