Welcome to two decades of tomorrow

The past 20 years mark the most rapid technological changes in human history.

The power of ideas

Advances in privacy, safety and protection are great -- but stay vigilant, lest we lose the spirit of openness and sharing that has infused the Internet.

From steam engines to the speed of thought

It won't be long before we wonder how the world got along without solar and bio-based power, technology-enhanced vision and driverless electric cars.

Hey kids, let’s film a video!

Want to write, direct and star in your own video? With the Internet, the only question is: What's stopping you?

Don't get comfortable. Everything changes

Silicon Valley has made a habit of bringing seemingly impossible ideas to life. That's why it continues to draw so many innovators.

Doing well by doing good

It isn't always easy for tech companies to balance social impact and making a profit. A number of companies have succeeded well on both counts.

Getting to the future first

Wireless technologies have revolutionized how we talk with each other and to our gadgets. And it's just getting started.

The triumph of the human ear

Great artists deserve your attention. Technology can help.

Being human in the digital age

Silicon Valley is building a world of things digital and human -- and that world needs as many voices, faces and perspectives as we can find.

How a procrastinator launched an industry

You can thank Web designers for embracing Photoshop, software that lets anyone turn an OK photograph into something more.

The vanishing of technology

Technology is bringing people closer than ever before. Embrace the change.

Music in the digital age: The good, the bad and the ugly

Technology is changing the music industry. For musicians, it's a thin line between love and hate.

Building a securely connected world

Embracing open, cross-platform tech is how we’re preparing for a world where everything is a little smarter.

Beauty is in the hand of the creator

No one can tell you what beauty is. You have to create it for yourself.

On the importance of 'regulatory humility'

Beware of over-regulation. There are always unintended consequences.

Crowdfunding: Making big ideas a reality

History is littered with great ideas that died because they had no funding. Digital payments and online communities are now seeding a surge of innovation.

Tech puts the 'special' in special effects

Advances in technology have helped animators, visual effects artists and filmmakers bring revolutionary characters and worlds to the big screen.

Transcending Moore's Law

Technology's advances can sometimes leave us breathless. Get used to it. We’re always going to feel that way.