Hot Architecture: Reflections from a London Skyscraper are Scorching Cars Below

This funny-shaped skyscraper in London dubbed the “Walkie Talkie” has definitely got people talking. Though London isn’t known for many sunshine hours, lately the curved structure of the building has been causing it to reflect intense sunlight onto cars parked on a nearby street below. This engineering fail is reminiscent of the Vdara Hotel &… Continue reading Hot Architecture: Reflections from a London Skyscraper are Scorching Cars Below

How Our Driverless Future Will Transform the Economy

We have become desensitized to technological progress—a new laptop is coming out and it is 20% faster, big whoop—but if there’s one technology that is still fascinating to us, it’s the self-driving car and its promise of a more convenient future. The driverless car will transform our world in more ways than any of us… Continue reading How Our Driverless Future Will Transform the Economy

Man on the Moon: 9 Surreal Space Photos Framed

Daniel Arsham is a New York-based artist, but by the looks of this collection you might be more inclined to believe he actually lives on the moon. Arsham’s work has been featured everywhere from the New York Times to the Miami Herald, ranging from the two-dimensional to the four-dimensional. Besides his solo work, Arsham is pioneering a… Continue reading Man on the Moon: 9 Surreal Space Photos Framed

Beer Diplomacy: The Brews That Represent Countries Around the World [MAP]

Last week we brought you the United States of Booze map, where we celebrated the most popular beer or liquor from each of the 50 states. But what if we zoomed out from that map to find the most popular booze around the world? The Logo Company did just this. The company determined the most… Continue reading Beer Diplomacy: The Brews That Represent Countries Around the World [MAP]

Google Now Adds Cards for NCAA Football Scores, Concert Tickets, Car Rentals and More

After announcing integration with Google Keep yesterday, Google also just updated Google Now for Android to include new and improved cards. Google Now is a tool available on mobile devices as part of Google Search that uses your location information, time of day, and other information to provide useful information and reminders such as transit… Continue reading Google Now Adds Cards for NCAA Football Scores, Concert Tickets, Car Rentals and More

The United States of Booze: Mapping the Most Iconic Beer and Liquor Brands in the Nation

In the Pledge of Allegiance we state that here in the United States we are “One Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” But if there’s anything I’ve learned over the years, it’s that though the 50 states make up one nation, the people of each state have their own ways of… Continue reading The United States of Booze: Mapping the Most Iconic Beer and Liquor Brands in the Nation

New York City: Then and Now

How has the landscape of New York City changed over the last few decades or even century? NYC Grid, is a website that explores and archives photos of New York city neighborhoods, “block-by-block and corner-by-corner,” to find out. Since moving to NYC seven years ago, Paul Sahner found himself roaming around taking photos and videos,… Continue reading New York City: Then and Now

The Most Popular Social Networks Around the World

Ask any American to name the most popular social media platforms and Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and maybe YouTube will top the charts. Some people don’t even consider YouTube social media, but that’s what it is. While these four powerful platforms might be popular stateside, but around the world there’s other social sites that are thriving.… Continue reading The Most Popular Social Networks Around the World