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The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: Kioku Zenkei
Apr 05, 4:00AM
This impressive mixed-media short from Masashi Yokota, translated roughly as "Memory Panorama," combines cinematography and papercraft. Every advancing video frame is recreated on a new still layer which, over time, grow into a stop motion animation of their own—while remaining in sync with the video itself. [Masashi Yokota] More »
How Far Can North Korea's Missiles Actually Reach?
Apr 05, 3:00AM
Though we know in theoretical terms that North Korea has missiles that could hit Los Angeles, where else could North Korea's missiles actually hit? With all the hub bub about North Korea and its redeployment of missiles on North Korea's eastern coast, the Washington Post created a map showing the range of North Korea's various missiles. More »
Report: Apple Is Close to Signing Two Major Music Labels for Its Upcoming Music Streaming Service
Apr 05, 2:02AM
CNET is reporting that Apple is very close to signing deals with both Warner Music and Universal Music Group for its upcoming music streaming service. Apple still would have to sign a deal with Sony but snagging two major music labels makes Apple's streaming service that much more ready for launch. Supposedly, Apple wants to launch its "iRadio" service during summer of this year. More »
There Is Such Thing As a Cockroach Cam and It's Just As Gross As You'd Imagine
Apr 05, 1:00AM
If you're one of those people who feel as if you're undeserving of love and/or enjoy torturing yourself for fun, here's something new to add to your self-mutilation bag o' tricks: watch a 24/7/365 Cockroach Cam. It's like watching a bunch of cam girls go about their daily lives only the opposite of that because those cam girls would actually be disgusting cockroaches that hiss and scream and make your stomach churn. It's the worst thing on the Internet right now. I also can't stop watching. More »
What Facebook's Real Facebook Home Would Look Like
Apr 05, 12:00AM
Facebook announced a phone! No, Facebook just announced Facebook Home. Facebook announced a home? No, it's just a home screen. Hmm... what would a real Facebook home actually look like? The guys at Joy of Tech wondered just that and created a comic that shows what Facebook distilled into a home would look like. Foundation built by Winklevii, open doors because no privacy, tunnels for "friends" to come in, Instagram cameras set up at the dinner table and so much more. More »
Watching a Hummingbird in Slow Motion Is Still Pretty Majestic
Apr 04, 11:20PM
Slow motion was invented to capture every single thing in slow motion. Explosions, cheetahs, robots, people and of course, hummingbirds. The detail you see in slow motion is always better than real life. What's amazing though is that even when you slow down a hummingbird, those damn birds still seem fast. But ticking down those wings for just a little bit brings out something new in them. They look so graceful! More »
Scientist Can Wrangle Microscopic Particles Using Gentle Tornadoes of Sound
Apr 04, 10:40PM
Getting microscopic objects into formation is a tricky proposition. They don't make tweezers small enough. Fortunately there's an alternative: sweeping them up in a sonic vortex. More »
HLP Flashlight: A Highly Functional Utility App That's Beautiful, to Boot
Apr 04, 10:00PM
There's certainly no dearth of apps floating around with the sole purpose of turning your phone's LED bulb into a makeshift flashlight. So if you're someone to whom design is an afterthought (at best), you'll probably be perfectly content keeping what you already have. For the rest of you, though, HLP Flashlight for iOS is a simple, elegant take on a utility that's more or less become a necessity. And there are even a few fun kicks thrown in, to boot. More »
Spin This Desk Lamp All the Way Around
Apr 04, 9:00PM
The LIM360 lamp has eyes in the back of its head. Well, not really. But its arm rotates a full 360 degrees. More »
Your Awful Breath Has Its Own Fingerprint
Apr 04, 8:20PM
The next time you wake up with morning breath, you can take pride that though it smells bad, no one else's is quite like yours. According to a recent study, you've got a "breathprint" that is not only unique to you, but could also predict diseases. More »
Assert Your Dominance Over the Sun With a Solar Charging Patio Umbrella
Apr 04, 8:03PM
Though we can't knock it out of the sky, man has learned to completely and utterly dominate the sun, making it do our bidding without fear of recourse. Case in point: this outdoor patio umbrella featuring a set of four solar panels on top and a pair of USB ports at table level. More »
Grade School Bullies Should Train On This Resilient Balancing Bot
Apr 04, 7:40PM
Unless it's been brought to life by Disney or Pixar, it's hard to feel much empathy for robots, particularly the emotionless cyborg experiments being developed around the country. But not this little guy. Designed to stay on its feet no matter what happens, you can't help but feel a little sad as you watch these researchers push, prod, and bully it like a nerdy fifth grader. More »
Listen to All 45 Now That's What I Call Music Albums in One Glorious Playlist
Apr 04, 7:16PM
Believe it or not, we're on the 45th album of the Now That's What I Call Music canon. Allow us to inject some nostalgia into your day—here's a Spotify playlist of every song in the Now library in order. That's 856 tracks, starting with Janet Jackson, ending with Florida Georgia Line, with a smattering of boy bands, pop princesses, and early 2000s R&B; in between. Feel old. But mostly, just enjoy. [Spotify] More »
Why Your Shitty Android Phone Won't Get Facebook Home
Apr 04, 7:01PM
So Facebook Home is coming to Android phones. But just the good Android phones. The HTC One X, HTC One X+, Samsung Galaxy S III, Note II, and the new HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4, and HTC First for now. That's it, that's the list. If your phone is more than a year old, no Facebook Home for you. And that's how it has to be, really. More »
Clearance Third-Generation iPads Are Your Deal of the Day
Apr 04, 7:00PM
Best Buy, Walmart, and (to a lesser extent) Macmall are currently running notable sales on the third-generation iPad and iPad Mini. Some are interpreting these concurrent promotions as evidence that new iPads are on their way. More »
What Could Be More Relaxing Than a Hot Tub Surrounded By Fire?
Apr 04, 6:40PM
Combining the backyard pastimes of hot tubs and fire pits, Cal Spas has created the Cal Flame R-Elements: a hot tub that surrounds those inside with a series of small butane fire pits. Because as anyone who's ever escaped a burning building will tell you, there's nothing more exciting than being surrounded by fire. More »
Watching Potato Chips Being Made Is as Addictive as Eating Them
Apr 04, 6:06PM
NPR has a nice little video feature about Herrs potato chips being made, and it's worth taking a few minutes to watch. But the real stars are the animated gifs of the machinery at work. I can't look away. I want to watch a machine that makes chips all day while another machine feeds them to me, constantly, forever. [NPR] More »
What Are Facebook Chat Heads?
Apr 04, 5:54PM
One of the centerpieces of Facebook's new interface are "chat heads," Facebook's vision for the way that we should do messaging. Sounds fun! But what are they, exactly? And will they really change how we communicate? More »
HTC First: Pure Facebook Phone (Update: Hands On)
Apr 04, 5:42PM
The HTC First is a new smartphone that's deeply integrated with Facebook Home. The AT&T; phone runs on a modified version of Jelly Bean and it's the only phone to come pre-loaded with Facebook Home. More »
Footwear Projection Mapping Is a Kickass Way To Sell Sneakers
Apr 04, 5:40PM
Forget celebrity endorsements or extreme action footage, if you're a footwear designer who really wants shoppers to buy your sneakers, take some inspiration from Craig Winslow's marvellous projection mapping exhibit. Instead of just sitting on a shelf, the shoes come to life with animations and a series of wild designs. More »
The Facebook Phone: It's Finally Sorta Real (Update: Eyes-On)
Apr 04, 5:11PM
We've been talking about it for years now—half dread, half excitement—and now it's no longer just our imaginations. The Facebook Phone is as real as it's probably ever going to get: it's called Facebook Home a complete Android takeover that converts your smartphone. More »
Apple's Spaceship HQ Is Getting a Downgrade From Absurd to Just Plain Extravagant
Apr 04, 4:39PM
Back in 2011, when Steve Jobs announced his plans to build a spaceship-like Cupertino HQ for Apple, we all knew it was going to be one ridiculously lavish office. But according to Bloomberg Businessweek, it's due for a bit of a downgrade before construction starts this June. It'll still be crazy, just not totally absurd. More »
Automatic Do-Not-Disturb Measures Your Brainwaves to Know When You're Busy
Apr 04, 4:30PM
Italian-born neuroscientist Ruggero Scorcioni has developed a new technology that will help you get stuff done by deflecting phone calls or other notifications away when you're busy. Finally, technology to help keep your brainspace clear when you need it. More »
This Bookshelf Vase Keeps a Rose Next To The Wars of the Roses
Apr 04, 4:24PM
Looking for a spot to keep a small flower arrangement that doesn't block people from having conversations at the dinner table? These ultra-thin ceramic vases are designed to stack amongst the books on your shelf so you can keep a rose next to The Wars of the Roses, a daisy next to Please Don't Eat the Daisies, or an orchid next to Wild Orchids. It's available here for $33 in white or blue finishes, and sadly there's no Kindle Edition. [AssistOn via HomeCrux] More »
Your First Computer Love Deserves a Place in Your Heart and On Your Wall
Apr 04, 4:00PM
Maybe the old computers you've been hoarding are broken. Maybe you just got rid of them before the nostalgia set in. Either way, these slick schematic prints of classic computers are a great way to give a shout-out to the gadgets you love without devoting any of your precious shelf-space to a dinosaur. More »
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