Psychedelic Photos From Google’s Deep Dream Software

A month ago, Google revealed how it uses algorithms to process and analyze photos. The software, called Artificial Neural Networks, basically allows computers to understand what real-world objects look like by tweaking common patterns between millions of photos. Google recently released the source code to that software under the nickname “Deep Dream” and, since then, people have been using it to create terrifying, psychedelic photos …

RIP Bubble Wrap’s Bubbles

Forget smartphones, video games and television; the latest technological advancement to take away from millions of childhoods is the worst yet. Sealed Air Corporation—the original manufacturers of Bubble Wrap—will roll out an updated line of its beloved packing product that has no pop—called iBubble Wrap. The company has decided to get rid of the tiny bursting bubbles in favor of a stronger material and new …

United Airlines Will Fuel a Flight With Farm Waste

Later this summer, United Airlines will fuel one of its flights with farm waste and oils derived from animal fats—giving “airplane smell” a whole new meaning. The upcoming flight—which will take off from Los Angeles and land in San Francisco—is likely the first of many for the airline company as they look to reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and fuel costs by expanding into biofuels. …