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Delicious craft beer pairings, i-D's fashion future, interactive billboards and more in our weekly look at the web

Celebrating surf, skate and snow culture in New Zealand, Nokia and Burton recently teamed up to tour the country’s South Island, linking up with local members of the greater board sport community. From documenting the ongoing struggles in Earthquake-torn Christchurch to the enduring mountain town of Wanaka, the recently-launched and dynamically interactive website offers visitors an experiential way to see what those on the tour …

Girls vs. Boys

Delicious craft beer pairings, i-D's fashion future, interactive billboards and more in our weekly look at the web

The latest copyright infringement case to stir up a media storm is between the legendary Beastie Boys and SF-based GoldieBlox, a start-up that makes toys and games to encourage girls to explore science and technology. In a recent online ad, GoldieBlox parodies the Beastie Boys song “Girls” by changing the misogynistic lyrics to be more empowering—but neglected to ask permission, later citing fair use. When …

Saietta R Motorcycle

Delicious craft beer pairings, i-D's fashion future, interactive billboards and more in our weekly look at the web

The next most energy-efficient machine to hit the road is reminiscent of a superhero vehicle out of a Marvel Comics book. Created in London by clean tech company Agility Global, the Saietta R motorcycle, is named after the Apennine Italian word for “thunderbolt.” The machine is 100% fuel-free and can take on 60mph in under 4 seconds, and go 112 miles on a single charge—enough …