Vivid Sydney: Where Art and Technology Intersect to Light Up Your Night

Starting today, there’s a new art exhibition in Sydney, Australia and everyone’s invited. The Vivid Sydney exhibit is a public light and music show that displays outdoor lighting sculptures and installations throughout the city downtown. The exhibit runs from May 23-June 9 and also features contemporary and cutting-edge music, with performances spanning several genres. The… Continue reading Vivid Sydney: Where Art and Technology Intersect to Light Up Your Night

What Does Your State Search for Most on Google? [MAP]

Have you ever wondered what the people around you were looking up on Google? Now you can see what things are being searched for across the United States thanks to Estately, which analyzed hundreds of searches using Google Trends to create this map of the U.S. While most of the words or phrases are either… Continue reading What Does Your State Search for Most on Google? [MAP]

Meet Yonder, the Unlimited Music Player that Comes Bundled With Your Smartphone

Most of us like music, and we use the internet in one capacity or another to listen to it. The way we obtain our music, though, varies greatly. Some of us make playlists on YouTube. Some download music through file sharing services. Others turn to streaming services like Spotify to get our groove on. As… Continue reading Meet Yonder, the Unlimited Music Player that Comes Bundled With Your Smartphone

This Is What You Do on the Internet All Day

Do you find yourself spending a lot of time on the Internet? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Adults in the U.S. spend on average over three hours a day online. According to a new online survey by conducted by GFK and the Interactive Advertising Bureau, we spend an average of 37 minutes a… Continue reading This Is What You Do on the Internet All Day

Google Glass May Cause Headaches, But It’s Your Own Fault

Warning: Google Glass may cause headaches. So if you’re looking to buy one of the nifty gadgets, you’ve been warned. What exactly causes the headaches? Google and the consulting Harvard optometrist believe it’s actually your fault because of how you’re using the device. The issue arose when two writers at Betabeat tried Google Glass and… Continue reading Google Glass May Cause Headaches, But It’s Your Own Fault

Spotify Reaches 40 Million Users, 10 Million Premium Subscribers

It’s been four years since the launch of Spotify in March 2009, but it was this past year that proved to be particularly favorable for the online music streaming site. Over the last year, the number of Spotify users increased to a record 40 million, with 10 million of those users subscribing to premium services.… Continue reading Spotify Reaches 40 Million Users, 10 Million Premium Subscribers

8 Best Music Producing Software Apps

When it comes to looking for music mixing and producing apps, it can be difficult to find one that is suitable. Usually, you just have to accept what is available and work with it, even if it isn’t quite right, and spend a lot of money to boot. Before getting software that isn’t quite right,… Continue reading 8 Best Music Producing Software Apps

Google+ Adds Auto Awesome Stories to Lure Photo Enthusiasts

Taking pictures while on vacation is easy enough, but sharing those pictures afterward can be a huge hassle that involves uploading hundreds of images to your computer, sorting out the best shots and choosing a photo album site to host your favorite pics. To make sharing your cherished memories easier (and to attract more users),… Continue reading Google+ Adds Auto Awesome Stories to Lure Photo Enthusiasts