Livehoods

Russian skywalking, Jay-Z's Empire, Globars and more in our look at the web this week

A student-produced algorithm is the basis of “Livehoods”, a project that culls FourSquare data to produce a digital map showing the hangouts of like-minded people. They used the similarities found in 18 million check-ins to create clusters that depict a more accurate view of the human dynamics of a city.

Globars

Russian skywalking, Jay-Z's Empire, Globars and more in our look at the web this week

With more people taking to the bicycle as a primary mode of transportation than ever, industrial designer Mitchell Silva developed the Globar to light the way. Relying on USB rechargeable batteries in the bar ends, the integrated drop bar lighting system features a series of LEDs to increase personal visibility and road presence.

Companion Bike Seat

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After its popular run as a doubled-up bike taxi service at SXSW in March, the Companion Bike Seat is ready to put its attachable second seat on the market. Grab your friends and support this Kickstarter project—you can promise to take each other for a spin once it’s funded.