A History of NYC in 50 Objects

Fisher Price records, Go-Go-Gadget gloves, Weezer camp and more in our weekly look at the web

Wieden + Kennedy strategist Phil Chang neatly sums up the insanity that is New York Fashion Week with his nod to what would be his top style—an augmented reality chest burster tee. While a little alarming, nerd chic is never a bad look.

Hi-Call

Fisher Price records, Go-Go-Gadget gloves, Weezer camp and more in our weekly look at the web

Inspired by the British Museum’s BBC radio series, “History of the World in 100 Objects,” the New York Times has tasked local readers to do the same for the city in 50 emblematic items. From Randel’s Map to bagels to Metrocards to dust lifted from the site of the 9/11 attacks, the tangible reminders of what has come to define New York elevate both the …

ROM

Fisher Price records, Go-Go-Gadget gloves, Weezer camp and more in our weekly look at the web

Ever want to make calls from your thumb and pinky la Inspector Gadget? Well, Hi-Fun has created a bluetooth “handset” that does just that. What looks like a knit glove from grandma actually encases a battery pack, mic, speaker and Bluetooth radio for inconspicuous calling. Word is, the “Go-Go-Gadget Glove” can also remotely control Siri.