Do you consider the American industrial complex to be something of a machine? Not too long ago, we brought you ARCHIST, an interesting series of artwork by Spanish-based designer Federico Babina which depicted what architecture would look like if designed in the styles of various famous artists. Today we return with another striking collection by… Continue reading 12 Countries and Their Famous Landmarks Illustrated as Machines
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LinkedIn Seeks to Become a Part of China’s 2014 Social Media Landscape
China, with more than 300 million users, has one of the world’s most active social media communities according to a report by McKinsey. And with a potential user base of 513 million internet users, there is still plenty of room to grow. That said, the Great Firewall of China has led the country to create… Continue reading LinkedIn Seeks to Become a Part of China’s 2014 Social Media Landscape
Dropbox Scales the Great Firewall as Cloud Storage Service Gets Unblocked in China
The popular cloud storage site, Dropbox, appears to have been granted a reprieve in China. The site has been blocked over there since 2010 due to some potentially politically sensitive material stored on the US-based service. While the reasoning is still unclear, the ban now looks to have been lifted according to Tech in Asia… Continue reading Dropbox Scales the Great Firewall as Cloud Storage Service Gets Unblocked in China
Internet Rehab: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Dangers of Online Addiction
We often like to joke about our addiction to the internet, but when truly overdone, this habit can become a serious health issue. Take people in China for example, where some have been reported to forego sleeping for three consecutive days in order to continue playing video games at internet cafes. While we know playing… Continue reading Internet Rehab: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Dangers of Online Addiction
China Lifts Video Game Console Ban as Nintendo Shares Spike
It looks like Super Mario isn’t the only one bouncing around Nintendo headquarters today. China appears to have removed its ban on the sale of video game consoles, which has investors excited about the prospects of Nintendo in the country. China is the third-largest video game market in the world behind the U.S. and Japan… Continue reading China Lifts Video Game Console Ban as Nintendo Shares Spike
China to Lift Censorship on Sites Like Facebook and Twitter within New Free Trade Zone
China is reportedly welcoming sites like Facebook and Twitter, previously deemed sensitive and blocked by the government, back into the country. These sites will be accessible in a proposed free trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai but not the remainder of the country, according to the South China Morning Post via Reuters. The Hong Kong newspaper… Continue reading China to Lift Censorship on Sites Like Facebook and Twitter within New Free Trade Zone
