LEBLOX

No one is safe from being turned into 3D pixel art thanks to a new social app from France

“You’ve been BLOXED!” That’s what you’ll be hearing following the upcoming launch of the new social app LEBLOX, which lets users create a pixelized version of almost anything and then share and 3D print the designs. It’s reminiscent of the cult childhood toy Perler beads, but without the analogue templates (or ironing). Instead, LEBLOX takes personalization to the next level—creating and printing a miniaturized digital …

Glimpse Dating App

A new way to find love through your Instagram account

Instagram accounts often reflect an idealized form of users’ lives. That isn’t to say they are misleading or limited, but rather, a unique insight into desires, wishes and what each individual finds interesting and beautiful. New iOS dating app Glimpse thinks that this narrative, one that Instagram users have built about their own lives, can help them find love without the linguistic stumbling blocks of …

Kebei Li Bronze Cable Holder

Cast bronze cubes keep all your cords and cables in place

Whether it’s a disobedient power cord or an extra-long headphone line, unruly cables can overwhelm an otherwise organized desk. RISD industrial design student Kebei Li offers a simple solution with the Bronze Cable Holder. The cast bronze cubes sit atop cords to prevent them from falling off your desk. Suction cup tape on the block’s feet keep the tiny cube stationary on just about any …