Welcome to the launch of What’s Next In Tech — a video and written series by Studio@Gizmodo and Best Buy, exploring the future of technology across a vast array of topics like AI, robotics, and 5G. To get things started, we set our sights on the future of wearable technology.

When you hear the words “dorm room,” design, creativity, and comfort might not be the first things that come to mind. But instead of seeing a bare, white, sad space that kind of sucks, we can look at a college dorm room in a positive light. A blank canvas, if you will. That’s why we challenged two guys to decorate…

Words can paint a pretty picture, but what about the other way around? That’s the question posed in the second episode of The Hate-Like Chronicles, which centers around a talented writer who likes to post pictures of her poetry to social media — but doesn’t know how to make them look interesting, exactly.

From pixelated wardrobes to cosplay costumes, video game-influenced fashion is constantly evolving while still paying homage to the classics of the past. The same could be said for the Puma RS-X and its bold retro style.

Social media can be competitive. When things aren’t going your way — i.e. the photo of your undercooked pasta is getting significantly less attention than your sister’s horseback ride through Costa Rica — jealousy can occur. And that can lead to “hate-liking,” the act of liking other people’s superior posts out of…

Endurance races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans are often seen as the ultimate tests of man and machine. While racing drivers often get much of the credit for a good result, there’s a whole team supporting them who prepares the car to go the distance. We wanted to know how a race car gets ready for a long endurance race,…

The drone industry is one of the most cutting-edge fields out there, but as Elena Buenrostro can tell you, it’s still something of a boys’ club. This drone pilot and entrepreneur is determined to open up the playing field by connecting and educating women in this fast-growing corner of the tech scene with her company, …

The 24 Hours of Le Mans may be one grueling day of racing every year, but preparing one’s body and mind to compete in it is a year-round, full-time job for the drivers who tackle it. Earl Bamber, who raced a GTE Pro-class 911 RSR for Porsche Motorsport in this year’s Le Mans, explained how he handles the extreme…

The tech world is all about innovation, but even this forward-thinking industry needs trailblazers to shake things up. Tony Aguilar is doing just that with his app, Chipper, a tool that helps people pay down their student loan debts.

So you’ve got a killer business and the passion to keep it running, but you don’t know where to start when it comes to marketing. You’re not alone. Venturing into the marketing wilds can seem like wading into an abyss filled with endless landmines and obscure jargon, but when you strip it down to the studs, it’s…

There’s nothing more precious to a small business owner than time. When it’s all on you to keep a company running, it can be hard to manage your workload effectively, and the smallest unexpected roadblock could wind up sinking your day. So how can small business owners protect against wasted hours? It’s all about…

You’ve likely heard of 24 Hours of Le Mans, and may have even caught highlights and recaps of the race in years past. And while watching bits and pieces of Le Mans can begin to give you a sense of its inherent thrill, this endurance race — held annually since 1923 in Le Mans, France — really needs to be seen in its…

Few races demand as much from the cars involved as Le Mans. The 24-hour event, held yearly in the French town of the same name, is a test of endurance on both the driver and their car. From the wear and tear on the tires caused by the long hours spent on the road, to the specific needs of an engine designed to run…

For decades now, hip hop and video games have been at the forefront of pop culture. As a result, they’ve inspired and fed off each other in a variety of ways, from rap instrumentals incorporating 8-bit sound effects to dances popularized by southern MCs appearing in open-world online games. But even with their long…

The Chicago MC laces up his Puma RS-X sneakers and shows us how video games play an integral part in his recording process.

It’s an entrepreneur’s catch-22: logistics, minutiae, and day-to-day tasks are the backbone of a company’s success… but they can also bog down a visionary to the point where they’re removed from the creative work that inspired them to launch their venture in the first place. The daily grind keeps a business going, but…

You know you’re supposed to change your oil regularly, but what would actually happen if you didn’t? This video will explain all the details.