The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum’s New iPad App

For those who wish to visit but can’t make the trip, New York’s Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum has just released a dedicated iPad app to explore its vast collection. Through the app, users from all over the world can view public exhibitions as well as in-house archives—and it’s not just a bunch of photos. The app contains audio commentary, video interviews, essays and even information …

A Helpful App for Blind Subway Riders

A mobile app and guidance system concept called Lantern may one day help blind New Yorkers navigate the city’s convoluted subway system. The app works by communicating with bottle cap-sized beacons located around a subway platform, directing users to nearby turnstiles and notifying them if they come too close to a platform’s edge. The idea was conceived by Eugene Gao, a New York-based copywriter who …

Word of Mouth: Buffalo, New York

Western New York's hub of art, culture and iconic food—and surprising architectural gems

One of the great joys of the vastness of the United States (and even New York state itself) is the vibrant local pockets of distinct culture. During the summer months, many New Yorkers’ minds trail to the Hamptons or the Hudson Valley—well-branded escapes within arm’s reach. And yet, at the end of inexpensive 45-minute flight rests Buffalo. Where the Erie Canal meets the Great Lake …