Why So Many Devices Want to Talk to You

It seems like every new device wants to talk to you these days, from refrigerators to pillows to water bottles and more. Fast Company has dubbed the trend the “Talkpocalypse” and offers a few insights into why so many companies are obsessed with your ears’ attention. In addition to adding the obvious benefit of convenience, voice-control allows companies a chance at profiting from referral purchases. …

Designing the New Kodak Super 8 with fuseproject + Yves Behar

A modern take on the classic analog camera

It’s safe to say that many filmmakers got their start on Super 8 cameras—grainy, film-shooting creative tools that were easy to use and fun to tinker with. While the category never died and old cameras are still highly in demand, they provide challenges that modern videography easily delivers. It’s been a while since a product delivered as much excitement for content creators as the new …

The “Sperm Switch” Male Contraceptive

Aside from vasectomies, few viable male contraceptive options exist. The latest entrant into the market, called the Bimek SLV, is a proposed “sperm switch” created by German inventor Clemens Bimek. The small device works by attaching to the spermatic duct valve and can be switched to the “off” position to divert the flow of sperm back into the testicles upon ejaculation. According to Bimek, the …