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The Fifth Element Is Starting to Come True
Jun 05, 12:00AM
Earlier this week, we learned that Apple's Touch ID could be used in third party apps with iOS 8, paving the way to make your fingerprint a universal password. On a seemingly unrelated note, we also discovered a concept cigarette designed to help you quit smoking . And suddenly, it seemed apparent. We're living in The Fifth Element.
Yep, Harvard Really Does Have a Book Bound in Human Skin
Jun 04, 11:20PM
This past April brought disappointing (but relieving?) news that a book long suspected to be bound in human skin in Harvard's library was, in fact, bound in sheepskin. Nothing here, move along, right? But no! Now Harvard has confirmed, for the first time ever, one of its other books is indeed sheathed in human skin.
Let's All Sing Along With Sam Cooke Tonight
Jun 04, 11:00PM
The first time I heard Sam Cooke sing was in 1987, during the sci-fi comedy flick Innerspace. A few of his tunes played prominently in the plot featuring studly aviator Dennis Quaid, fresh-faced journo Meg Ryan, and goofy grocery clerk Martin Short, and while I liked the movie—I loved the music.
Screw Helvetica, Times New Roman is the World's Most Famous Typeface
Jun 04, 10:30PM
All day long on the internet we hear how Helvetica was used for this or how Helvetica improved that . Helvetica Helvetica Helvetica! Well, here are a handful of designers who'd like to say a few words about another classic font; let's get to know Times New Roman, shall we?
The Terrifying Experience of Building A PC For The First Time
Jun 04, 10:17PM
As someone that primarily gamed on consoles for most of her life, there's nothing quite like watching your old gaming rig die a slow, agonizing death.
This Was the 3D-TV Theater of the Future Before TV Even Existed
Jun 04, 10:00PM
Futurist-minded weirdos were dreaming up 3D movies as early as the 1910s , back when feature-length films were still in their infancy. But in 1928 the hot new techno-hype was all about television: specifically, 3D TV that people could watch in a theater. Complete with that newfangled sync-sound!
Amazon's 3D Smartphone: Everything We Think We Know
Jun 04, 9:57PM
On June 18th, Amazon will announce a mysterious new device, and we're pretty darn sure it's going to be the crazy 3D smartphone that's been rumored for over a year. Here's what the reports suggest is coming our way soon.
Leatherman Made a Multi-Tool For Younger Outdoor Enthusiasts
Jun 04, 9:40PM
There's no wrong age to start teaching kids a little responsibility, but Leatherman's new Leap, a multi-tool specifically designer for users with smaller hands, is probably best suited to youngsters who've already mastered a knife and fork, and certainly know not to run with scissors.
Shooting Challenge: Rooftops
Jun 04, 9:20PM
You know who has the best view? Your roof. So for this week's Shooting Challenge, head to a rooftop (safely and legally, of course!) and take a photo.
OS X Yosemite Hints at Retina iMacs
Jun 04, 9:02PM
Apple's brand-spanking-new OS X Yosemite seems to point to a future where iMacs are equipped with Retina displays. As MacRumors discovered via a French developer forum, the preview version of OS X Yosemite includes display settings that correlate to a 27" Retina display. Desktop users, prepare for a crystal clear display.
Shoe or Shoe Not: The New Star Wars Sneaker Collection from Vans
Jun 04, 9:00PM
Vans and Star Wars have collaborated on a new series of sneakers featuring art from A New Hope, classic graphics of original characters and, well, Yoda chilling out in a laid-back Hawaiian print. Would you wear 'em?
Monoprice Just Gave the 3D Printer a Crazy Price Cut
Jun 04, 8:43PM
With many machines well over the $2,000 mark, 3D printers are still mostly sequestered to use by professionals. Monoprice, the cut-rate technology powerhouse, is slicing more than a few hundreds off the price point with a 3D printer that costs $1,200.
Virtually Tour the Path of Everest's Deadliest Climbing Accident
Jun 04, 8:40PM
The April 18 avalanche on Mount Everest that killed 16 Sherpas training for an ascent has been declared the deadliest mountaineering accident ever recorded on the peak. Now Discovery has created an immersive web experience to help illustrate what happened.
Two simple, fool-proof methods to cook a steak to delicious perfection
Jun 04, 8:34PM
Alton Brown gives you another fool-proof recipe to make something perfect and delicious: Grilled steak over coals. There's no way you can fail using his method—which will provide you with joy and happiness for the entire summer.
Looks Like Amazon's Launching Its Rumored Smartphone on June 18th
Jun 04, 8:23PM
Amazon just announced a mysterious launch event in Seattle on June 18th. Well, really, we pretty much know what it's going to be. Though we can't be sure, the video attached to the invitation all but reveals that Amazon will announce the 3D smartphone we've been hearing about forever.
Iron Man Exosuit Will Look for 2000-Year-Old Computer Underwater
Jun 04, 8:20PM
Remember that nutso Exosuit—basically a wearable submarine—we showed you back in February ? The Exosuit is about to embark on its first real mission: the hunt for one of the world's oldest computers in the Aegean Sea. It's a quest that has paralyzed and, in one case, even killed divers in the past, but the Exosuit will let humans safely dive deeper and longer than ever before.
A Brief History of Netflix Talking Shit
Jun 04, 8:00PM
Earlier today, we got yet another glimpse of Netflix's sassy side . But this is just par for the course as far as everyone's favorite combative streaming company is concerned.
Your Tweet Could Help Win A Formula E Race
Jun 04, 7:56PM
All that energy we waste screaming at the screen when our favorite racer gets passed on the final straight is about to be put to good use. It's called "tweet to boost" and I'm not sure if it's brilliant or blasphemy.
Bluetooth-Controlled LED Bulbs That Create Their Own Wireless Network
Jun 04, 7:20PM
Coincidentally timed with Apple's WWDC HomeKit announcement, Samsung has revealed a new line of smart LED lightbulbs that communicate with your phone, and each other, using a mesh Bluetooth network they automatically create.
Michigan Is Getting a Fake City for Testing Automated Cars
Jun 04, 7:10PM
The center of U.S. car innovation may have shifted toward California lately (*ahem* Google, Tesla), but Michigan carmakers aren't giving up. The University of Michigan is building a test city and highway just for automated cars—a 30-acre facility complete with traffic lights, construction zones, and a "mechanical pedestrian."
How to Use Your Bike for Self Defense
Jun 04, 6:40PM
Back at the turn of the century, the bicycle was one of the hottest non-horse-powered modes of transportation available. It was also affecting all aspects of city-living, including dealing with crime. Thankfully, in 1901, Pearson's Magazine ran an illustrated feature on how to use your bike to fend off attackers.
An Augmented Reality Mirror Lets You Test Makeup Without Putting It On
Jun 04, 6:20PM
Thanks to this slick augmented reality mirror, if you happen to find yourself in Sephora's makeup store while visiting Milan, Italy, you'll have the rare opportunity to try on almost every shade of eyeshadow the company sells, without ever putting any of it on your face.
You'll love this alternate ending for Game of Thrones' latest episode
Jun 04, 6:18PM
If you are getting tired of seeing so many of your favorite characters getting killed in Game of Thrones, perhaps you will find some solace in this video that fixes one of the most dramatic moments in the current season. Enjoy your denial in video form!
Lego's Getting Three More Female Scientist Minifigs
Jun 04, 6:04PM
Human girls can be scientist of all stripes, and they should have toys that encourage them to do so. That's why it's awesome that Lego ideas just greenlit three new female Lego scientist minifigs—an astronomer, a paleontologist, and a chemist—for an August 2014 release. Yay!
Ikea Knows All About Your City's Weird Sex Habits and Toilet Time
Jun 04, 6:00PM
In a way, what you do in the privacy of your own home is literally Ikea's business. So it's no surprise that the Swedish company spends a ton of time and money studying how people live. What is surprising, though, is what its latest study found out. Including the fact that you're not the only one who reads their phone on the toilet.
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