20 LED-Laced Drones Light Up Mt Fuji in ‘Sky Magic’

Filmmaker Tsuyoshi Takashiro recently lit up the base of Mt Fuji with a fleet of LED-laced drones in a mesmerizing performance called Sky Magic. Over 20 of the drones were programmed to fly in synchronization as an ensemble of Shamisen (a traditional Japanese string instrument) players plucked out an upbeat song. With the iconic snow-capped silhouette of Mt Fuji looming in the background, the jaw-dropping …

Nextbit + AIAIAI TMA-2 Headphones

The minimal, all-black matte accessory boasts one playful pop of color

Android smartphone-makers Nextbit have partnered with Copenhagen’s AIAIAI for a special edition pair of headphones to befit its exceptional “cloud-first” phone, Robin. The recently released Nextbit + AIAIAI TMA-2 headphones boast a neodymium speaker that offers super-crisp, robust sound that delivers—whether you’re listening to an old recording of an ’80s Italo-disco track or Rihanna’s ANTI. Bass is punchy and dense but not overpowering, and unless …

Hands-On With Google Tilt Brush At Pioneer Works

Testing the VR art tool at Dustin Yellin's annual Village Fête

One doesn’t need to be a painter (or even have that much hand-eye coordination) to enjoy the wonders of Google’s new Tilt Brush virtual reality app. Working in conjunction with the HTC Vive VR set (powered by the Steam VR platform), Tilt Brush allows users to paint with color, light and more in three dimensions. In many ways, the experience is more like sculpting than …