In today’s fast-paced world, nearly every sector of the economy is reinventing itself with the latest advancements in technology. As the pace of innovation accelerates, companies both large and small are turning to groundbreaking approaches to create smarter, more sustainable solutions. Yet among the thousands of exciting new developments released each year, a select group of technologies stand out for their ingenuity. These are Fast Company's 2024 Next Big Things in Tech winners. The 138 honorees span 28 categories, including AI and Data, Space and Telecom, and Health. From corporate giants to ambitious startups, each honoree has demonstrated impressive progress—showing both immediate promise and potential to drive lasting change in the years ahead. You might see this dichotomy in some of our winners: Coursera, Electronic Arts (EA), Logitech, Headspace, Houzz, and Discord. It may be the first time you’ve encountered some of these brands, but it certainly won’t be the last. Whether using AI to improve disaster-response efforts, creating a hiking-friendly wearable exoskeleton, or making supply chains more ethical, each of these products, services, and technological breakthroughs reflects fresh thinking that inspires us. Read the full #FCTechAwards list: https://bit.ly/3Cz2HVj

Ceribell has introduced a portable EEG headset that a nurse or bedside physician can use. Its CEO hopes it becomes the new standard of care in seizure management. http://f-st.co/9joGWJN

The new smart robot developed by Johns Hopkins and Stanford University researchers is a “breakthrough in medicine robotics.” http://f-st.co/k06kckP

"Rotor has built two autonomous Sprayhawks and aims to have as many as 20 ready for market next year." http://f-st.co/3W7qWao

News influencers are overwhelmingly male. No wonder there’s a Republican bias http://f-st.co/XXs4JFC

Pizza Hut's newest pizza box was designed to be placed on top of a heated video game console to stay warm. http://f-st.co/DPZqTX1

Negotiators are working on a new amount of cash for developing nations to transition to clean energy, adapt to climate change and deal with weather disasters. http://f-st.co/bYJOJKG

As a leader, it’s your job to notice these things early. http://f-st.co/1YGMSbp

"We're concerned that significantly increased tariffs could lead to increased costs for our customers at a time when they are still feeling the remnants of inflation," a Walmart spokesperson said. http://f-st.co/hYEbu38

The levy that could be closest to being agreed is for shipping, responsible for around 3% of global emissions. http://f-st.co/9JzjywZ