Bitcoin ATM

A Twitter-shaped short story, Google's new Nest, Four Tet's "Thriller" and more in our weekly look at the web

The controversial digital currency bitcoin continues to make its way out of cyberspace and into the “real” world. This past December, NYC’s Hester Street Fair holiday market was the first of its kind to accept bitcoins as a valid form of payment; now, prepare for the first bitcoin ATM to hit New York City, which is set for installation in an East Village bubble tea …

The Showman Jason Brown

A Twitter-shaped short story, Google's new Nest, Four Tet's "Thriller" and more in our weekly look at the web

After a meek and mild warmup, 19-year-old American figure skater Jason Brown delivered an uproarious, spot-on performance at this past week’s US Figure Skating Championships. From fancy, fast footwork to a climax of sequential leaps and spins, the showcase wowed the crowd to a state of whoops and hollers. His exceptional performance also earned him a silver medal and a trip to the Sochi Olympics …

24 Share-It Gold

A Twitter-shaped short story, Google's new Nest, Four Tet's "Thriller" and more in our weekly look at the web

The designers at NYC’s Tomorrow Lab love Citi Bike, apart from the unsightly blue plastic key fob provided for regular riders. To make the key more appealing, the RFID tag was removed and embedded in a new, sculptural 3D-printed case they were able to create through Shapeways. Once the final design was decided upon, Tomorrow Lab produced a 24 carat gold-plated stainless steel version designed …