SanDisk’s just announced an updated version of its Ultra Fit USB 3.0 flash drive that now comes with 128GB of storage, somehow hidden inside a tiny form factor that’s barely larger than the USB connector hanging off the other end.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Mystery Woman Casually Recycled a $200,000 Vintage Apple-1 Computer
One woman’s trash is literally everyone else’s super-expensive, rare $200,000 piece of computer history. Most of the time, recycled electronics are too crappy to sell on Craigslist. But one California e-recycling center recently received one of the most coveted gadgets ever: A genuine Apple-1 computer.
One Woman's Trash Is Everyone Else's $200,000 Vintage Apple-1 Computer
Most of the time, recycled electronics are too crappy to sell on Craigslist. But one California e-recycling center recently received one of the most coveted gadgets ever: A genuine Apple-1 computer.
These Before and After Comparisons Make Me Love Fury Road Even More
Mad Max: Fury Road is an undeniable triumph for humanity.
One Journalist's Undercover Stint as a Terrorist's Online Girlfriend
Welcome to Reading List, a weekly collection of great tech reads from around the web. This week we explore one journalist’s undercover internet relationship with a Syrian jihadi, the vicious legal battle that’s stymied the growth of hologram technology in the entertainment industry, and more! Enjoy.
Thousands of Websites Block Congress in Protest of NSA Surveillance
In protest of any possible last-ditch re-authorization of NSA spying powers, thousands of sites are blocking Congressional IP addresses using a piece of code written by the activist organization Fight for the Future.
Inside California's Forgotten Grasslands
Filled with hidden canyons created by the San Andreas fault and home to the only antelope in Southern California, the Carrizo Plain is a fascinating, inhospitable, alien world. And one you probably haven’t heard of, much less visited. Let’s change that.
George Zimmer Unveils His New Tailor-on-Demand Service, zTailors
The Men's Wearhouse founder is launching a service that brings tailors to the customer's door.
Mario Galvan has been a tailor for twenty-five years. He learned the trade from his parents, who worked in small tailor shops in Mexico before moving the family to Southern California in search of better opportunities. As a child, Galvan was surrounded by sewing machines and spools of thread, but it wasn't until he entered his late teens that he began to marvel at his parent's skill. "I was suddenly able to see the craftsmanship that goes into the garments that they worked on," Galvan tells Fast Company. "I am still sometimes amazed that they are able to create such wonderful things with these little machines."
Guys, Grabbing Drones Out of Mid-Air is a Very Stupid Thing to Do
Don’t grab drones out of mid-air. It’s a stupid, dangerous idea. Don’t believe me? Well, you can check out the photos of Enrique Iglesias following his Tijuana concert last night for confirmation.
Uber's New San Fransisco Headquarters is as Ostentatious as You'd Expect
If there’s anything we’ve learned about Uber over the past few years, it’s that the app-based taxi service company doesn’t like to do things quietly. On Wednesday, Uber released the first renderings for its new downtown San Fransisco HQ, and yep, they’re every bit as over-the-top and intentionally futuristic as you’d imagine.
Today's Best Deals: Better Beach Umbrellas, Contigo Bottles, More
It’s nearly June, which means it’s time to stock up on beach gear, and I can’t endorse the Sport-Brella Beach Umbrella highly enough. I bought this thing for about $55 last summer, but today only, Amazon’s selling them for just $36.
This $9 Contigo Water Bottle Will Get You Through Summer and Beyond
Today’s Gold Box deal is the 24-Ounce Contigo Cortland Water Bottle, discounted to just $9. The Cortland is dishwasher safe, BPA-free, and fits in most cupholders. The Cortland is usable with one hand, with a drinking spout that “autoseals” between sips, and also features a carry clip on the handle. [Contigo Cortland, $9]
Saturday, May 30, 2015
The Original Art Behind Some of the Craziest Star Wars Posters
Thanks to Budapest Poster Gallery I had the opportunity to take a very close look at the original oil paintings for the world famous
An Exclusive Look at the Craziest Star Wars Poster Art
Thanks to Budapest Poster Gallery I had the opportunity to take a very close look at the original oil paintings for the world famous
Stunning Footage Captures Never Before Seen Deep Ocean Creatures
In the Internet age, it’s easy to tell yourself you’ve seen it all. But while you’ve probably consumed a lifetime’s worth of cat videos, explosion gifs, and Hitler-vs-dinosaur action sequences at this point, the natural world’s still got plenty of surprises in store.
Google's Skynet Drone Crash-Landed in the Desert and Nobody Noticed
While everybody’s eyes were on Google I/O this week
Lefties: Does Technology Discriminate Against You?
So, I’m left handed. Among other things, this means I smear my words horrendously as I take notes, strangers go out of their way to tell me I’m probably a “creative type,” and learning a new sport involves a surprising amount of personal discovery.
Here's What the iPhone Would Have Looked Like in 1985
Some of my fondest childhood memories involve booting up my parents’ Macintosh Plus to play Super Munchers or make pixelated masterpieces in MacPaint. Alas, Apple hadn’t gotten into mobile devices just yet, but that didn’t stop Pierre Cerveau from imagining what the tech giant’s very first smartphone might have looked like if it were made in the 80s, too.
Scientists Are Spinning Spider Silk Without The Spiders
Spider silk is often touted as a wonder material that’ll soon weave its way into everything from body armor to replacement hearts
Open-Source Cyborg Hand is Making Prosthetics More Accessible Than Ever
A generation ago, getting a prosthetic limb fitted usually amounted to a having a heavy, nearly useless hunk of plastic and metal tacked onto your body. But bionic hands such as this one illustrate just how quickly that’s all changing.
The latest Lego Jurassic World game trailer makes the wait even harder
It doesn’t reveal much in terms of gameplay, but Warner Bros. has released another trailer for Lego Jurassic World that shows a few more glimpses of the levels based on the three previous films in the franchise. It also mentions the Lego Jurassic World Creation Lab, so in addition to being able to play as dinosaurs
Millennial Entrepreneurs Shocked To Learn Their Generation Isn't As Entrepreneurial As They Thought
On the Millennial Train Project, a car full of young social entrepreneurs receives some surprising information about their generation.
A few days ago, I posted a dispatch from the Millennial Train Project, a cross-country voyage carting young social entrepreneurs across the American South. Throughout the journey, an impressive array of social scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators jumped on and off the train, mentoring and dispensing knowledge to the project's participants.
An Inside Look at the Construction of NASA's Next Mission to Mars
Preparations for NASA’s next mission to Mars are kicking into high gear. And the technology the space agency is building for the Martian lander slated to launch in 2016 is enough to make science fiction fans foam at the mouth.
This Futuristic Megamall Wants to Make Shopping Eco-Friendly
I don’t go to shopping malls much these days–in fact, they kinda terrify me. But if a geothermally heated, solar powered, sky-garden capped extravaganza like this ever made its way into my neighborhood, okay, I’d probably check it out.
Friday, May 29, 2015
China Tries To Jam U.S. Global Hawks While Busy Developing Their Own
China has reportedly been trying to jam U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk flights flying over the increasingly volatile South China Sea
Cloudy skies give Manhattanhenge photos a Monet-like feel
Instagrammers couldn't get enough of the celestial phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge Friday evening despite disappointing conditions.
Manhattan was aglow with a smeared golden light as the sun aligned with city cross streets, bursting through a cloudy sky. The haziness gave photos of the biannual phenomenon a Monet-like quality
Manhattanhenge fans were saddened by the weather's impact on the typically voluminous sun, but that didn't stop crowds from blocking intersections.
Years ago when Neil deGrasse Tyson first discovered the cosmic positioning (he coined the term Manhattanhenge after Stonehenge), he was alone in the middle of the street taking photos of a glowing orb squeezed between rows of tall buildings. Now droves of people flock to capture the scene Read more...
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