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Wiretapping Advocate Joins Dropbox Boardroom
Apr 09, 10:07PM
Condoleezza Rice, known for her cameo on 30 Rock and that time she helped sell the case for the Iraq War and torture, has a new line on her resume: the boardroom of Dropbox . She'll help the cloud startup with "international expansion," which she sure knows a thing or two about.
British architect David Chipperfield was chosen to build Stockholm's Nobelhuset today, more than a y
Apr 09, 10:05PM
British architect David Chipperfield was chosen to build Stockholm's Nobelhuset today, more than a year after a competition to design it got underway. This 275,000-square-foot complex will house a museum and administrative center for the Nobel Prize, along with a cafe and a library. Wonder how long before TED will build a museum dedicated to itself? [Bustler]
The Roof of This Sloped Library Doubles as an Awesome Slide
Apr 09, 9:40PM
Imagine how much easier it would be to get kids excited about going to the library if the library itself doubled as a playground. That's exactly what's happened in an earthquake-ravaged village in China's Yunnan Province. The town's new library doubles as a community center with a slide on top. And it's beautiful.
Some of the Worst Failed Tech Predictions Ever
Apr 09, 9:30PM
From Edison saying that AC electricity was going nowhere to the thousands of journalists claiming that the iPad was going to be a disaster (not me!) the technology world is full of failed predictions. The Week's Bad Opinion Generator has loads of funny ones, along with other non-tech oriented ones.
Skip the Nail Holes In Your Wall With This Sticker Clock
Apr 09, 9:20PM
Not keen on the idea of creating a nail hole in your drywall just so you can hang a wall clock? Designer Jamie Wolfund's found a better way—kind of—as long as you don't mind repainting when it's time to take it down. Instead of nails or screws, the Sticker Clock uses two nine-inch pieces of adhesive vinyl tape to hold the clock hardware to the wall.
Buy These Seeds From Space and Make Yourself an Intergalactic Salad
Apr 09, 9:00PM
It's not quite spring yet, but it's nice enough that you're probably tentatively peering out the window of your garbage-lined apartment for your first glimmer of sunshine in five months. Maybe you're even prepping your garden—in which case I invite you to consider investing in space basil. It's exactly what it sounds like.
No, That's Not the Oldest Message In a Bottle. This Is.
Apr 09, 8:40PM
Recently a 101-year-old message in a bottle was found off the coast of Germany. The bottle was tossed into the Baltic Sea back in 1913 and was discovered this year by fishermen (pictured above) who then donated it to a local museum. Just about every news outlet is saying that it's the oldest message in a bottle ever found. Except that it's probably not.
Could Google Glass Really Help People with Parkinson's?
Apr 09, 8:40PM
While the world has been squabbling about Glassholes, doctors have quietly been testing the potential of Google Glass in medicine. Features that may seem silly to use in a cafe or on the subway have real advantages in the doctor's office. Hand-free control? Remote diagnosis? On-demand medical records? Check check check. Now researchers are testing how Glass could benefit patients with Parkinson's.
Shooting Challenge: A Better Pet Photo
Apr 09, 8:30PM
Most of us take too many pictures of our pets. They're adorable, but how many are truly great photos worthy of hanging on the wall? For this week's Shooting Challenge, try to take a more amazing pet photo.
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Apr 09, 8:20PM
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A Home Art Installation That Doubles As a Rooftop Solar Panel Monitor
Apr 09, 8:20PM
Installing a set of solar panels on the roof of your home can lead to significant savings when your monthly power bill arrives. But how do you know how well they're performing in between without watching the meter like a hawk? With this innocuous looking piece of art that doubles as a home energy monitor.
Report: Facebook Will Pull Chat Out of Main Mobile App
Apr 09, 8:01PM
TechCrunch reports that Facebook will be removing chat from its standalone mobile apps in an effort to force people to use its Facebook Messenger application. If true, the move would be Facebook's latest aggressive play to take control of your messaging life.
A Simple Photographic Trick Lets You See Invisible Things
Apr 09, 8:00PM
The world is full of things you can't see : the heat coming off your hand, the spray of a sneeze, even the sound of two hands clapping. But a simple camera trick called Schlieren flow visualization turns those invisible waves of light into beautiful plumes of movement. With this trick you can literally see invisible things.
Photographer captures awesome halo projected behind his jet fighter
Apr 09, 7:40PM
Professional photographer Blair Bunting takes some really awesome photos. He's also an aviation freak. So much that he has flown in a F-16 twice—and he's the honorary commander of the USAF 425th FS (Singaporean Air Force). He captured the incredible shot above in his latest flight with the Thunderbirds. Here are some of his photos:
The Obscure Loophole That Explains Why Thieves Prefer Old, Junky Cars
Apr 09, 7:40PM
Who wants to steal crappy old cars better suited for the junkyard than the road? Car thieves with a fine understanding of New York law, of course. While car thefts have gone way down in New York, thefts of junky old cars has gone up—all because a quirk in the state's laws makes it easier to turn junk into profit.
What To Do If Your Car Is Recalled: An Explainer
Apr 09, 7:20PM
Following General Motors ' recall of over 5,000,000 cars last month, and Toyota's recall today of over 6,000,000 more vehicles , you might just want to assume that if you are within, say, 25 miles of car at any point, something is going to get recalled . Here's what happens next.
Bad News: E-Cigs Alter Cells a Lot Like Tobacco Does
Apr 09, 7:20PM
A new cancer study brings more bad news to the e-cigarette industry. Scientists exposed human bronchial cells to e-cig vapor and found that it altered the cells in a way not dissimilar to tobacco. In other words, that delicious, seemingly risk-free nicotine vapor might not be so benign, after all.
How Heartbleed Works: The Code Behind the Internet's Security Nightmare
Apr 09, 6:59PM
By now you've surely heard of Heartbleed, the hole in the internet's security that exposed countless encrypted transactions to any attacker who knew how to abuse it. But how did it actually work? Once you break it down, it's actually incredibly simple. And a little hilarious. But mostly terrifying.
That Beeping Sound You Hear Is The Future
Apr 09, 6:15PM
Today's modern automobile often comes with high-tech crash-avoidance systems. Parallel parking is a breeze when your car beeps to let you know when you're about to hit something. The people of yesteryear couldn't have imagined something like that, right? Think again.
Self-Destructing Electronics Are Here and They Are Awesome
Apr 09, 6:00PM
A renegade professor and his team at Iowa State just unveiled a mind-bending new technology. Put bluntly, they've created self-destructing electronics: gadgets that disappear with the flip of a switch. And, yes, it's just like Mission Impossible.
Bluetooth Earbuds You Won't Hate, Your New Flagship Drone, Samsungs
Apr 09, 5:45PM
These Jaybird earbuds are about as small as Bluetooth headphones can possibly be, and they'll only set you back $40 today. We've never seen them for less than $60 prior to this sale.
Could This Be the Clean New Look For Android's Built-In Calendar App?
Apr 09, 5:35PM
The folks over at Geek.com got this sneak peek at a significantly updated test design for Timely, Google's stock calendar app. If this is the final version that Android users will see, it'll be a nice update.
Mailbox, the delightful email tool that Dropbox bought a little over a year ago, will finally be ava
Apr 09, 5:33PM
Mailbox, the delightful email tool that Dropbox bought a little over a year ago , will finally be available on Android and desktops . The Android version should hit Google Play today, with desktop available as a limited beta for now.
Dropbox Is Making Online Collaboration Less Conflicting
Apr 09, 5:20PM
Dropbox is set to receive a slew of new features, the popular cloud storage service announced at a press conference in San Francisco today. Here's what's in store for users.
A Watch That's Made for Wasting Time and Telling It
Apr 09, 4:40PM
Smartwatch makers can boast about how their devices will boost our productivity, but eventually they'll all mostly be used for gaming when it's inappropriate to access our phones. But as Valbray's Oculus Minotaurus demonstrates, your watch doesn't need to be particularly smart to be entertaining.
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