Teva’s Carbon Sneaker

Designed to grip a pedal or slick streets with style

Advertorial content: Teva‘s commuter sneaker, the Carbon, isn’t just for bike-riders. It’s streetwear designed to combat all kinds of slippery situations with style. Offering a super-traction sole—composed of Spider365 rubber and a PedalLINK pattern—and designed in conjunction with a team of professional free-ride bikers, these shoes are optimized for interfacing both a bike pedal and slick roads. While keeping with Teva’s guaranteed comfort, they offer …

Cardboard Boombox

Cardboard boombox, Ai Weiwei selfies, Greg Packer's ban and more in our look at the web this week

“Old school meets new school” in a cardboard boombox that sports eye-catching graphic design and is lightweight but durable. Berlin-based designer Axel Pfaender funded his idea for the truly portable speaker through a successful Kickstarter last year that raised $20,000 and the “Berlin Boombox” is now available for purchase. The kit includes the cardboard (ready to be folded) and all electronic parts—and the artist assures …

The Most Quoted Man in News

Cardboard boombox, Ai Weiwei selfies, Greg Packer's ban and more in our look at the web this week

It takes someone special to be banned from giving interviews by the Associated Press. Greg Packer did not gain this unusual yet remarkable honor by misconduct or heroism—he simply showed up. Packer, a former highway maintenance worker who now dedicates his time to being front and center at major events, has been quoted by almost 1,000 different news outlets. In addition to meeting four US …