The Future of TV

First kisses, net neutrality, Bill Cunningham and more in our weekly look at the web

The digital age has turned just about every mass communications model on its head, especially TV. Only recently has the industry begun to adapt to the changing tide rather than fight it, and it’s actually looking positive. This detailed rundown examines the changes being explored by various networks and providers, which include more tailored program options and cheaper plans to target younger consumers who would …

“History Doesn’t Laugh”

3D-printed exoskeletons, free Getty, Play-Doh Oscars and more in our weekly look at the web

Last week marked the opening of renowned American visual artist Hank Willis Thomas’ first solo show at Goodman Gallery’s Johannesburg location. In this illuminating interview, Thomas expounds on his new collection of perspective-shifting stills, exploring themes of race, politics and relativity including his intimate take on his place as an African American in post-apartheid South Africa. We were fortunate enough to be in Joburg for …

Goat Simulator

3D-printed exoskeletons, free Getty, Play-Doh Oscars and more in our weekly look at the web

What happens when you merge Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater with one of the internet’s most beloved subjects? Welcome to the world of Goat Simulator, a game created by Sweden’s Coffee Stain Studios, in which you maneuver a goat and earn points for causing mayhem and knocking into stuff—bonus points for backflips, butt-slides and licking. Goat Simulator is taking pre-orders and is planning to be released …