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Scratch-N-Sniff Jeans Always Smell Minty Fresh Even If You Don't
Apr 07, 10:30PM
When you find that perfect fitting pair of jeans, you don't want to do anything to jeopardize their size and shape. And if you're among a growing demographic who refuses to wash their jeans as a result, you might want to consider Naked & Famous' Scratch-N-Sniff jeans that actually release a fresh minty smell when scratched.
Those Ugly Surface Parking Lots Are Actually Costing Cities Money
Apr 07, 9:40PM
Parking lots are already one of the worst things ever invented by humans—acres of buckling, blighted fields of concrete that often sit completely empty. But now a new study shows that parking is not only ugly, it's actually making cities lose revenue.
The TV-Guided Drones of World War II
Apr 07, 9:30PM
Drones were quite primitive during World War II, compared with the unmanned aerial vehicles we know today. They were most commonly used as target practice for the Navy and rarely had offensive capabilities. But a few of these experimental planes were outfitted with some incredibly futuristic tech that would help pave the way for modern drone warfare. That exciting new invention? Television.
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If Edward Hopper Used Instagram and Facebook
Apr 07, 9:20PM
Edward Hopper, foremost chronicler of lonely American souls, would have found pathos in our modern world of FOMO. This clever series from Ukrainian artist Nastya Ptichek updates Hopper's work for a social media era, and the overlay of electronic icons makes his paintings even more depressing.
A Rechargeable Bike Light That Tells You Exactly When It Will Die
Apr 07, 9:00PM
The lights strapped to your bike only keep you safe at night as long as they're visible. When they die, you're just another shadow that drivers barely notice. So not only does the rechargeable Eagle 600 boast a whopping 600 lumens of light, it's also got a built-in OLED display letting you know exactly how much longer it will stay lit.
Uber Is About to Be a New York City Courier Service
Apr 07, 8:47PM
Starting tomorrow, Uber is adding a new option to its car services—UberRUSH. It's a local New York City courier service (and experiment) that will deliver your items, either by cyclist or by foot to a specified location of your choosing, all from an app.
The Barclays Center's New Green Roof Will Muffle the Rave Noises
Apr 07, 8:40PM
When Brooklyn's rustiest building, the Barclays Center, hosted a Swedish House Mafia concert last year, the noise incurred the wrath of neighbors and a hefty $3,200 fine. Now, Barclays is installing a grassy roof on its "bald spot" in an attempt to dampen bass that regularly seeps into the neighborhood—though, like the sheepish owner of a toupee, it's denying it has a problem.
Suck It, Robots: Toyota Is Giving Jobs Back to Humans
Apr 07, 8:20PM
My, my, my how the tables have turned. The past few years have seen countless human jobs filled with our less-whiny robot counterparts. But it turns out that, at least for Toyota, the pros of total automation haven't outweighed the cons. Meaning human factory workers are back in business.
UN: Ships Need to Shut Up So Whales and Dolphins Can Hear
Apr 07, 8:00PM
The noises made by the gargantuan boats that move our stuff from one continent to another are ruining marine life. So, this week, new regulations have been issued by the International Maritime Organization, the sea-faring agency of the United Nations, asking shipping companies to turn down the volume.
Are You or Is Someone You Love Still Using Windows XP?
Apr 07, 7:20PM
In just a few short hours, Microsoft will be halting any and all support for its fervently-clung-to Windows XP operating system. Which—as far as we can tell—is going to leave quite a few people vulnerable to the internet's many ills.
Glasgow Will Demolish Its Tallest Buildings Live On International TV
Apr 07, 7:00PM
When the Commonwealth Games come to Glasgow this July, the city wants to put its best foot forward. The city thus has plans to blow up the Red Road flats, an infamous and now largely abandoned housing project, as part of its opening ceremony. A growing backlash, however, asks whether dynamiting the Red Road flats should really be turned into a celebration.
Train for Surgery Using Immersive 3D Holograms of Corpses
Apr 07, 6:40PM
Computer-generated models are starting to let researchers and students peer into the body without needing a real human stretched out before them. Virtual dissection tables have been built at places like Stanford and the University of Calgary. Now, University of Michigan computer scientists and biologists have taken the technology another step forward, using projectors, joysticks and 3-D equipment to build a floating holographic human that users can dissect, manipulate, and put back together as they wish.
Silent But Deadly: The EU Wants Electric Cars to Add Sounds for Safety
Apr 07, 6:20PM
Last week, the European Parliament ruled that all electric and hybrid cars must add artificial engine noise so that pedestrians can hear them coming. While the mandate is mostly to protect visually impaired pedestrians, the noise will also benefit anyone on the street who's ever had a near-miss with a Prius.
Mophie Space Pack Review: All the iPhone Storage You Need (Plus Bulk)
Apr 07, 6:00PM
Mophie invented the battery charging iPhone case eons ago, saving legions of email addicts from mid-day phone death. With its new Space Pack case, Mophie hopes to once again give iPhone users something they've never had before: Extra storage space.
Charge Four Gadgets at Once, Nexus 7 with a Free Chromecast, PS+
Apr 07, 5:45PM
This compact USB charger isn't much bigger than the one that comes with your phone, except that it can charge four devices at once. It's ideal for traveling, or just for plugging in behind your nightstand.
The ridiculed Comic Sans typeface gets its dignity back with Comic Neue
Apr 07, 5:42PM
Craig Rozynski is an Australian designer who took upon himself to dignify the most ridiculed and beleaguered typeface in the world: Comic Sans. He turned the horrible typeface into an actually attractive typeface: Comic Neue. It's a miracle.
Strap On Oculus Rift Goggles And Control A Drone With Your Head
Apr 07, 5:40PM
Oculus Rift enables you to escape into incredible virtual (or live-action ) worlds, but strapping on the goggles is precisely that—an escape. Which is what makes this new open-source project by Diego Araos so crazy: using the goggles' head-motion tracking feature and live video feed, you can actually navigate an AR drone with a tilt of your noggin.
AT&T is currently experiencing a nationwide blackout in U-verse service.
Apr 07, 5:35PM
AT&T is currently experiencing a nationwide blackout in U-verse service. The company says the outage is "due to a power-related issue triggered by a third-party at our video hub." [Mashable]
An F1 Steering Wheel Has To Be The World's Most Complex Input Device
Apr 07, 5:20PM
Formula One steering wheels are known for being incredibly complicated pieces of tech that take a long time to master. This latest generation of wheels have even more systems to manage than ever. Here's Ferrari tester Marc Gene to break it all down.
Wirelessly Access Any of Your Naked Hard Drives With This Dock
Apr 07, 5:20PM
Deep down you know that one day you should conglomerate that stack of hard drives full of random files into a single media server. But thanks to Thermaltake's new BlacX Urban wireless docking station, that one day doesn't have to be today. Just slap in any drive of your choosing and its contents instantly become accessible through all of your wireless devices.
This Typeface Makes You a More Alert Driver By Distracting You Less
Apr 07, 5:00PM
Despite the grim PSAs and massive fines, plenty of us still end up reading our in-dash displays on the road, whether to navigate or change the song. Today, the type design giant Monotype unveiled a typeface designed to help you read faster and more accurately while driving. How? With a few design tweaks.
Meet Porton Man, the $2 Million Robot Soldier Guinea Pig
Apr 07, 4:40PM
Looks like Boston Dynamics' super creepy hazmat robot, Petman, just got a new best friend. Say hello to Porton Man, the Ministry of Defense's brand new $2 million, animatronic robot pet.
Google Glass Livestream App Makes Broadcasting Your Vision Even Easier
Apr 07, 4:15PM
The new Livestream app for Google Glass makes showing the entire world exactly what you're looking at easier than before. Though you've already been able to broadcast directly from the specs using Google Hangouts, the new app underscores what makes people most uncomfortable about Glass: It's creepy!
4 Ways Tiny Microbes Changed Life on Earth Forever
Apr 07, 4:00PM
This is the microbes' world—we just live in it. Throughout the history of Earth, microbes have radically reshaped life on the planet, from creating the very air we breath to wiping out almost all life on Earth. Don't underestimate the power of tiny, tiny microbes populating the Earth trillions of times over.
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