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Will bikes triumph over cars?
Bikeshare bikes of the future, according to Dediu, will be outfitted with cameras and sensors, collecting valuable data for cities. When a cyclist rides over a pothole, it can be automatically reported to a city. Cameras on the bicycle will… Read More ›
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Apple hasn’t locked me in. I have locked myself in.
When I looked at the Galaxy S8 recently I was somewhat impressed by what I saw. Ignoring the fact that it is Android and that I am heavily invested in the iPhone, there is no way on earth that I… Read More ›
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Nokia 3310 Review
Finding success in western markets is a difficult task for the Nokia 3310. It’s here that the nostalgia card will be heavily played. For those who want ‘just a phone’ there’s a good argument for a phone like the Nokia… Read More ›
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15 Key Milestones in Aviation History
On Sept. 19, 1783, paper manufacturers Joseph-Michael and Jacques-Ètienne Montgolfier demonstrated the flight of their hot-air balloon in front of an audience that included King Louis XVI, Queen Marie Antoinette, and 130,000 onlookers. The balloon, a paper-lined silk bag, measured… Read More ›
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74% of adults don’t know the correct meaning of these words…
A head-scratching new quiz has challenged gamers to define a variety of well-known words. Many of these words, such as hapless and bereft, are used in everyday language, while others, including bombastic, aren’t as common. According to the puzzle creator… Read More ›
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Hot Wheels Stunt Race
Some clever slow-motion filming here.
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Watch The Host
As far as movie monsters went, the one at the center of The Host was a weird one—a wicked mean salamander with a mouth that had way too many hinges and teeth and a long grabby tail. The result of… Read More ›
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Follow stailuan and his Pantone swatches
stailuan is a graphic designer who uses Pantone swatches to match the colours in his real-life images and the results are informative, educational and great to look at.
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A Latte served in an avocado
That is one of the worst things I have ever seen… Click here to watch the video.
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I am slave to Apple Watch no more
I feel free! Gone are the nagging alerts — and I had them barreled down to a minimum of approved services: Some for breaking news; emails from a half-dozen people; and text messages. Among this still seeming torrent, the Activity… Read More ›
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