Design

DELHI -- India has nearly a billion mobile phone users, but only a fraction of those have Web access, whether on their phones or on computers. Start-up Innoz is bridging that gap.

May 20, 2013 12:00am | By Betwa Sharma

An undersea gold rush could be coming soon with the rising cost of minerals and advancements in technology opening the seafloor to mining.

May 19, 2013 9:20pm | By David Worthington

The search for a suitable Samuel Adams can presented some interesting design challenges. The goal: make the experience as close to drinking from a glass as possible.

May 17, 2013 12:47pm | By Janet Fang

What makes things go viral? Six principles drive us to share, says Jonah Berger, and companies such as Apple have used this knowledge to their advantage.

1 | May 17, 2013 5:00am | By Christie Nicholson

BERLIN -- Could a troupe of classical performers help rejuvenate patronage for opera?

2 | May 16, 2013 3:00am | By Shannon Smith

Could excess inventory become a thing of the past? New style startups not only give a boost to emerging designers, but bring unheard-of levels of economy to the fashion business.

May 16, 2013 3:00am | By Laura Shin

There were lots of announcements, unveilings and the like coming out of the 6th annual Google I/O developer conference, which kicked off Wednesday. Here are some of the biggies.

May 15, 2013 2:41pm | By Kirsten Korosec

MELBOURNE -- Wish someone had taught you how to be confident or how to find a job you love? Melburnians are picking up some life lessons and new skills as part of a trend in "altucation."

4 | May 15, 2013 2:30am | By Lieu Thi Pham

Princeton University scientists have successfully combined organic tissue with electronics, potentially extending the boundaries of human hearing beyond natural limits.

2 | May 14, 2013 6:55pm | By David Worthington

Technology companies offering financial services are going after markets long ignored by traditional bankers.

3 | May 14, 2013 3:01pm | By Joe McKendrick

Check out photos of this new facility, which is part of GM's multi-million plan to consolidate its network of data centers and bring its in-house work under two roofs.

May 14, 2013 11:21am | By Kirsten Korosec

Amazon Coins, which allow customers to buy apps and games is part of the company's bid to expand sales of digital content.

May 13, 2013 12:56pm | By Kirsten Korosec

Now the Igor I. Sikorsky prize is worth $250,000. Check out three designs that are getting close.

2 | May 13, 2013 12:09pm | By Janet Fang

Lyubomirsky spoke with us about happiness, work and why dream jobs don't exist. She also revealed a quick way anyone can feel happier instantly.

17 | May 13, 2013 4:22am | By Molly Petrilla

BARCELONA -- Ear plugs that you can actually hear through. Cubes of silence in the middle of busy squares. Peace from the city racket is coming to a Spanish city near you.

2 | May 13, 2013 3:06am | By Jennifer Riggins

Business execs hoping to connect and network with their counterparts might consider investing in a road bike and pair of cycling shoes.

3 | May 9, 2013 10:18am | By Kirsten Korosec

Don't go out at night?

2 | May 9, 2013 3:54am | By Mark Halper

The U.S. airline industry is a leaner operation after years of financial hardship. And that's not boding well for travelers trying to get to and from smaller cities.

2 | May 8, 2013 12:00pm | By Kirsten Korosec

A new generation of architecture students is marshalling their brains and muscle behind projects that make a real-world difference for the disadvantaged, disabled or displaced.

1 | May 8, 2013 3:00am | By C.C. Sullivan

Creating an "invisibility" cloak could one day be cheap enough to do at home.

1 | May 8, 2013 1:57am | By Charlie Osborne