Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Nap in public, Google's digital wallet, branded comedy and more in this week's look at the web

1. Stillspotting NYC In an attempt to introduce a little calm into the urban landscape, the Guggenheim is tasking architects, designers, artists, etc. with creating “ stillspots” in the five boroughs of NYC. The first such happening “Sanatorium” consists of Mexican artist Pedro Reyes’ experimental (and experiential) therapy sessions this coming June. 2. DumbDumb Paper mag recently profiled the agency started by former Arrested Development …

Google Wallet

Nap in public, Google's digital wallet, branded comedy and more in this week's look at the web

Google launched Google Wallet this week, a near-field-communication-based payment system similar to those used in “tap pay” credit and debit cards. The system will let users swipe mobile phones to make payments at a variety of vendors.

Adidas Hell’s Kitchen

Nap in public, Google's digital wallet, branded comedy and more in this week's look at the web

Like an extended pop-up shop, Adidas recently opened a multi-brand store in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen with plans to stay for one year. Lit with bright neon lights, the store will house items from SLVR and Y-3, as well as the adidas Originals Blue and Consortium collections.