I often think of Reddit as the heartbeat of the internet. There you can find the funniest and most moving pieces of humanity, whether it’s for creating an impromptu pizza party for child cancer patients or sharing hilarious memes. As 2013 comes to a close, take a moment to think back on the year on… Continue reading Top 7 Reddit Posts of 2013
Year: 2013
The Best Design and Architecture Photos from Flickr in 2013
As we wrap up 2013, the fine folks at Flickr have put together a collection of the best design and architecture photos shared this year. Also, check out below Flickr’s spiffy new embed code for sharing Flickr pictures, which attributes the photographer and allows you to explore other images in their collections! To help you… Continue reading The Best Design and Architecture Photos from Flickr in 2013
Zappos Stripping Employees of Titles to Encourage More Productivity and Entrepreneurship
Zappos, the online shoe retailer that revolutionized the way internet retailers think about customer service, is making its most extreme company change yet. According to Quartz, during the company’s Q4 meeting last month Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh announced that Zappos would be undergoing a major conversion into a Holacracy, a system devoid of job titles… Continue reading Zappos Stripping Employees of Titles to Encourage More Productivity and Entrepreneurship
For the First Time, Netflix Knocks Down Prices for Streaming Service
For the first time since launching its streaming-only plan in 2011, Netflix is offering members a new, cheaper streaming plan. For $6.99 a month some new users can sign up for streaming standard-def video to one device – a dollar cheaper than Netflix’s existing high-def streaming service for two devices. According to Adweek, Netflix is… Continue reading For the First Time, Netflix Knocks Down Prices for Streaming Service
What are the Ballers Drinking Tonight? How About a Majestic $6,200 Bottle of Moët’s Nectar Impérial Rosé Leopard Champagne
Some say success is a matter of style or at least Moët & Chandon do. To celebrate the new year, Moët has released the mecca of champagne bottles, a six-liter monstrosity decked out in a glamorous onslaught of 22-carat hand-placed golden leaves and a design that matches the colorful spots of a leopard’s coat. You… Continue reading What are the Ballers Drinking Tonight? How About a Majestic $6,200 Bottle of Moët’s Nectar Impérial Rosé Leopard Champagne
Exercise for All: NYC Bike Share Program to Power Times Square Ball Drop
If any New Yorkers are resolving to exercise in the New Year, here’s an opportunity for them to put that promised sweat to a good cause. Their athletic abilities will power tonight’s New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square. The city’s new Citi Bike bike share program has set up a stationary bike generator… Continue reading Exercise for All: NYC Bike Share Program to Power Times Square Ball Drop
Do Science a Favor: Count Some Stars to Help Crowdsource the Dark
That star up there. No, a little to the left. Can you see it? No? You can’t see it at all? That’s a datapoint for the German scientists trying to measure light pollution all over the world. As city lights get brighter, light pollution gives city dwellers brighter nights and leaves them with fewer visible… Continue reading Do Science a Favor: Count Some Stars to Help Crowdsource the Dark
Apple, Samsung Reportedly Resume Patent Talks
Apple and Samsung have resumed negotiations to resolve patent infringement disputes that have raged on for the past two years, according to the Korea Times. “As far as I know, the companies recently resumed working-level discussions toward the signing of a potential deal. They are in the process of narrowing differences over royalty payments,” the… Continue reading Apple, Samsung Reportedly Resume Patent Talks
