When Mark Zuckerberg took the stage at Facebook’s F8 developer conference to discuss the future of Facebook and its related properties — including Instagram — one of the first new features he announced was something of a surprise. Facebook is going to get into the dating game. And now, we’re getting more information about what this service will look like. […]
Facebook Getting Into The Dating Game
Twisting Tree-Like Sculpture Redefining Spaces
Giant twisting tree-like sculptures have sprouted in downtown Montreal—and passersby are welcome to climb to the top of its gnarled canopy. The striking art installation is the latest work of local artist Michel de Broin, who was invited by the City of Montreal to help activate the recently developed International Civil Aviation Organization Plaza (ICAO). Dubbed Dendrites after the branched […]
Jammy Super Portable Digital Guitar
Jammy is a new super-portable digital guitar with the detachable neck by RnD64. Main Jammy features are: Extreme portability: it fits into most of the backpacks and complies with the airlines’ carry-on regulations. It’s all about the neck that can be easily detached making the whole thing only 17” long. Increased playability due to detachable neck: its 15 standard sized frets […]
Rockhampton Revived After Cyclone Maria
When Cyclone Maria hit Rockhampton, Queensland in 2015, the whole community quickly joined forces to repair and rebuild local homes and businesses. Now, one of the most prized assets of the community, the Rockhampton Riverside Precinct, is getting a major makeover — led by Woods Bagot— that everyone can enjoy. The massive riverfront pier site suffered from neglect even before the […]
Abandoned Greek Ruins Turns Into Artsy Place
Artists Thomas Granseuer and Tomislav Topic of the multidisciplinary German design practice Quintessenz have transformed ancient stone ruins in Kagkatika, Greece into a spectacular work of art that straddles the line between the analog and digital worlds. Commissioned by the Paxos Contemporary Art Project, Quintessenz crafted a large-scale art installation using 120 mesh layers of varying colors. Dubbed Kagkatikas Secret, […]
Change Your Sleep Habits With This
Supposedly, we spend about a third of our lives in bed. It’s no wonder, then, that things like mattresses and sleep trackers are such a thriving business. Just about everyone wants to get a good night of sleep, and that’s why products like Sleep Number beds and Nokia’s Sleep Sensing And Home Automation Pad ($100) are appealing. But do they really help […]
Healthy Bed Time Snacks for Dogs
Bocce’s Bakery makes small-batch dog treats using locally sourced, 100% natural ingredients. Founder, Andrea Tovar, decided to make healthier snacks after reevaluating her dog Bocce’s health and diet; finding that the preservative-plagued treats she had been giving him weren’t helping with his weight problem. These new Bedtime Tea treats are made from banana, lavender, vanilla and oats—and ensure pooches (and […]
Ratio Cafe with Robot Bartender and Barista
The Ratio café, featuring a robot bartender and barista, just opened in Shanghai.After customers pre-order and pay via an app they can take a seat while a robotic arm makes their drink. Ratio’s robot can grind coffee beans, pour shots, and ensure that each drink has the perfect ratio (hence the cafe’s name) of ingredients. Founder Gavin Pathross says Ratio solves a key flaw […]
Mentorship Program Through Facebook Groups?
Facebook isn’t settling for just finding long-lost acquaintances, a new job, or even a date — the social media network will now help users find mentors. On Thursday, August 9, Facebook launched Mentorship, a program within Groups that helps users find a mentor for professional or personal development or parenting. Teased last year, Mentorship pairs two group members together for […]
Shoe Deodorizer
That unpleasant “cheesy” odor emanating from sneakers after a run is probably caused by bacteria on the wearer’s skin that feed on sweat and produce isovaleric acid, which is the smell culprit. You could try and mask the smell with inserts, use anti-bacterial soap on your feet or avoid using the same pair of running shoes too often, but Panasonic […]