The Evolution of Smartphone Etiquette

Since their introduction, telephones have evolved drastically. Phones now blur the lines between telephone and computer, and the social norms regarding usage in public have morphed along with them. So what exactly is “correct” when it comes to modern-day smartphone etiquette? In a new study by Pew Research Center, 77% of adults felt it was OK for people to use their phones while walking down …

The Conarte Library’s Warped Reading Room

The Conarte Library in Monterrey, Mexico will definitely be a new addition to those “Most Beautiful Libraries” lists. It’s now home to a stunning architectural reading room thanks to the design and branding firm Anagrama, who created a sculptural wooden bookshelf to wrap around readers as they dig in to their favorite novels. The self-supporting structure was crafted from pine-wood and contrasts perfectly with the …

How Star Wars’ BB-8 Droid Works

While Star Wars might take place in a galaxy far, far away, the technology behind one of its breakout stars, the adorable rolling BB-8 droid, is actually available right here on Earth. Instead of relying on CGI to animate the droid in the upcoming “Force Awakens” film, director JJ Abrams decided to build out an actual, working model and enlisted the help of start-up Sphero. …