Michael Abata

Last week, Niantic (the makers of Pokémon GO) announced Lightship, a developer platform for localized augmented reality. AR will transform how we communicate. Virtual reality, for its part, also continues to pick up speed. It’s been overhyped for a decade, but I expect we’ll look back and realize the hype was deserved all along; it just came too... See more

Following the July 1 release of Minions: The Rise of Gru, hordes of (mostly) teenage boys have documented themselves online as they orchestrate viewing events at movie theaters in their finest 8th grade graduation garb.The groups show themselves pulling up to their local movie theaters in full suits, dress shirts, and sometimes sunglasses, and... See more

CAMP’s Columbus Circle store in New York City has added an interactive two-part sustainability activation through a partnership with H&M. The Kid-Powered Style Experience, which operates through Sept. 5, encourages families to work together on sustainable projects. Guests are asked to bring unwanted clothes to upcycle through the installation. The... See more

New media technologies are rapidly emerging. Looking back on the past few decades of media, it’s clear that the content that catches hold plays a foundational role in sculpting how we live and think and interact. As the technologies with which we create and communicate change, cultural transmission will change in tandem.

Telehealth surged during COVID, making healthcare more accessible and convenient. And telehealth is uniquely suited to serving marginalized groups that lacked access to care or that felt uncomfortable seeking care. As the queer community swells in both size and vibrancy, new businesses are emerging to serve the community. Folx Health is a... See more