What Fresh Hell Is ‘Flurona’?

Plus, 22 things we think will happen in 2022.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /tech APPLE BECOMES FIRST $3 TRILLION COMPANY AFTER BOOST FROM PANDEMIC DEMAND Apple has become the first company to hit a market capitalization of $3 trillion after its value rose by $1 trillion in less than 16 months as the coronavirus pandemic turbocharged Big Tech. Apple briefly lost its title as the world's most valuable company to Microsoft at the end of October. However, a strong rally in November restored its crown. It then surged higher into the end of 2021 and has added half a trillion dollars to its market value since November 15. Ars Technica /hustle ORGANIZE BIG IDEAS WITH THIS INTUITIVE MIND MAPPING TOOL Entrepreneurs tend to have a lot on their minds. Sound familiar? With so many elements of a business to manage, it's difficult to prioritize everything in your head to stay organized. There are tons of productivity and organization tools out there, but they don't quite tap into your brain like another strategy can: Mind mapping. Entrepreneur /story 22 THINGS WE THINK WILL HAPPEN IN 2022 For the third year in a row, the staff of Future Perfect is providing predictions on the year to come. As with last time, we assign each event a probability between 10 percent and 95 percent (Tetlock found that the best forecasters thought in terms of probabilities rather than simple yes/no predictions). To say that something has an 80 percent chance of happening doesn't mean it's definitely happening; it means that if we make five predictions at 80 percent confidence, we're expecting to have four of them come true. Vox /inspiration START SPEAKING A NEW LANGUAGE IN JUST THREE WEEKS Whether you're embarking on a trip soon or have had ambitions of learning a new language for years, odds are you want to start speaking it confidently sooner than later. Turn to Babbel, the top language-learning app that helps users start speaking a new tongue in just three weeks. That's because Babbel goes far beyond just vocabulary; it's about preparing to have real-life exchanges with locals through lessons (podcasts, games, articles, and live online classes) built by expert language instructors (read: not AI). Take up to 60% off when you start your language-learning journey today. [Partner] /interior @douglasfriedman /vice COMPANY CLAIMS GENE-EDITED TOMATO CONTAINS PSYCHOACTIVE DRUG Not every ripe, red tomato is the same. Some are used in soups, some in salads, and some — allegedly — for lowering blood pressure, fighting anxiety, and helping sleep. According to Scientific American, the new gene-hacked tomato variety is being sold to Japanese customers as a way to chill out and is the first food on the open market made with CRISPR–Cas9 technology. The Byte /swag DITCH DRY SKIN & DARK CIRCLES IN 15 MIN WITH 20% OFF WOLF PROJECT'S FULL SET OF MEN'S FACE MASKS Dude, don't settle for dull, dry skin. Freshen up for the New Year with Wolf Project's line of simple, clean, and ultra-effective mancare: face masks, moisturizers, cleansers, and grooming kits designed specifically for male skin. Get that healthy summer glow, anytime, ahead of schedule with Wolf Project's Face and Eye Mask Set. Featuring Hydrating Face Sheet Masks for deep moisturization, Detox Mud Masks for a pore-purifying, complexion-boosting clean, and Eye Masks for a skin-brightening dose of caffeine and vitamin C to help you ditch those dark circles and eye bags — all before your morning call — this set has everything you need to jumpstart your routine and give your skin the support it deserves. Shop now and save 20% on Wolf Project skin care. The Fascination /nope WHAT FRESH HELL IS 'FLURONA'? Happy 2022! New year, new diseases — I think is what they say? In any case, the Daily Beast reports that the first-ever verified influenza-coronavirus-combo case has emerged in Israel. Unlike other reports of tandem infections that surfaced in the United States in early 2020, this one gets a verified blue checkmark from the World Health Organization, and with it, a nickname: "flurona." Not a vocab word I care to add to my lexicon, but here we are. The Cut /posted @andreacaruso /bites Strengthen your personal data privacy with this app that helps you discover who's exposing you and removes your profile from 80+ data brokers Train your nervous system to manage stress better with the Apollo wearable. Get yours for 10% off today If you don't have just four minutes to learn something new, we are out of ideas THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser