9 of Our Favorite iPhone 6 Cases So Far
Earlier this week, we asked you to help us sort through the (significant ) muck for the best iPhone 6 cases you've seen thus far. We've already had a look at the 6 Plus players out there, but this...
View ArticleEach of These Panoramic Pictures Is Its Own Tiny Twisted Planet
There are tons of 360-degree panoramic images out there, but Russian photographer Andrew Bodrov's latest work totally twists my mind. He depicts rockets, Mars rover Curiosity, statues of science and...
View Article11 Expensive Apps That Might Actually Be Worth It
All smartphone apps fall into two categories: paid and unpaid. For many, free apps satisfy all our needs, even if they fill our lives with a bunch of ads. But are there pricey apps—either with a big...
View ArticleStunning Depictions of Ancient Comets That Scared the Hell Out of Humans
Long-tailed stars and mysterious glowing fireballs from the heavens were among the biggest and most fearful mysteries for stargazing humans throughout history. With the development of astronomy...
View Article5 Infographics That Actually Say Something
There's been a swift and concerted backlash against terms like "infographic," and for good reason. But that doesn't mean that there aren't data journalists and designers doing fantastic work—from The...
View ArticleYour City's Next Power Plant Could Be an Incredible Art Installation
As anyone who's ever driven by farm of wind turbines or a glittering solar plant knows, the infrastructure that powers our lives actually tends to be pretty stunning. But for a variety of reasons, it...
View ArticleOriginal Star Wars Storyboards Show Iconic Scenes Before the Big Screen
Luke wasn't always a Skywalker; the original title of A New Hope was The Adventures of Luke Starkiller as taken from the 'Journal of the Whills.' A signed early edition of that script is part of a...
View ArticleThe 5 Best Architectural Photographs Taken This Year
Earlier this week we reported on the photograph that won this year's Arcaid Architectural Photography Award for 2014. But it was only one of five award-winning images chosen by the jury—and in some...
View ArticleThe Designs Norway Rejected For Its New Banknotes Are Amazing
Yesterday we learned that Norway had chosen a new design for its banknotes —a pixelated little number by the architects at Snøhetta . While their design is tasteful and restrained, it can't possibly...
View Article11 Ludicrous Gifts from Neiman's Holiday Catalog
You know Christmas is a-comin' because there's a slight nip in the air and the disgustingly over-the-top Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog is out. As usual, it's full of expensive crap most of us do not...
View Article12 Movies We Really Want to Watch in Virtual Reality
Movies on the Oculus Rift aren't really movies. They would follow almost none of the century-old rules set by the medium as audiences would explore 360-degree environments instead of the cinematic...
View ArticleFour Famed American Structures That Almost Looked Radically Different
Mount Rushmore. The Washington Monument. The Empire State Building. These are some of the most familiar, most photographed structures in the country. But though they seem unchangeable to us, all of...
View Article13 Greyhound Ads That Will Make You Want To Travel America By Bus
It's difficult to make a bus ride seem glamorous. But the 100-year-old Greyhound Bus Company found a way nonetheless, painting the great destinations of the U.S.—depicted in these these amazing 1960s...
View Article11 Awesomely Terrible Movies You Should Watch Right Now
Who doesn't love great films? But it takes a certain sort of person (and a certain sort of patience) to appreciate, and even love, films that may never be considered cinematic greatness. But we love...
View Article5 Ways to Hide From Common Surveillance Tech
We may not be in a total surveillance state yet, but thanks to the FBI's insane new facial recognition system , a 1984-esque reality doesn't seem quite so far away. Fortunately, scientists and...
View Article7 Things You Can Make Out of Yourself When You Die
It's time to put your affairs in order. And yet—you're still not ready to let go. Totally understandable! And fortunately for you, you don't have to. It's all thanks to the alarming number of services...
View ArticleThe Best Worst Product Reviews on Amazon
Last week, we asked you to hunt down some of the most absurd, least helpful, and (consequently) absolutely wonderful product reviews that Amazon has to offer. And we are proud to say that you, dear...
View Article9 of the Biggest Mess Ups in Tech History
Technology is tough to create and even tougher to predict. What can seem like a breakthrough product one minute, can quickly turn into a nightmarish mistake.Read more...
View Article11 of the Best Sci-Fi Robots Ever
The thing that makes art great—whether film, books, or TV shows—is that it aims to teach us about ourselves and the human condition. But sometimes in order to do that, you need a teacher who is...
View ArticleThese Surreal Images Envision Nature and Cities Colliding
Given the advent of Photoshop, most of us don't bat an eye at wildly creative photographic collage. But Croatian visual artist Tanja Deman's still have the power to shock even the most jaded eyes—and...
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