Glitch Wizard Photo Editing App

Turn crisp images into dynamic, noise-ridden pieces of art

There’s just something so appealing about glitch art in our world of ever-improving technology. While in the years past we’ve been intrigued with image-altering apps such as Decim8 and DScan, we’re currently nerding out on Glitch Wizard. The simple iOS app lets users turn ordinary images (taken inside the app or imported) into noise-heavy images ripe with rainbows and extreme pixelation of the likes one …

Cool Hunting Video: Sunset Park Material Recovery Facility

A peep inside NYC's municipal recycling reveals the vastly complex task of material recovery and reuse

New Yorkers have been required to recycle for over 25 years. While it’s part of everyday life, what happens after the bags are loaded into a truck largely remains a mystery. We recently spent the day in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn to take a look at the newly opened Sims Municipal Recycling facility that focuses on material recovery. Just one step in the …

3D-Scanned Customized Protection by Bell Helmets

Customized for the perfect fit and heightened safety on (and off) the streets

Bell Helmets, the all-American helmet company—has spent the last 60 years protecting racers and enthusiasts from head injuries. In various disciplines ranging from self-powered to gas-powered sports, Bell has positioned itself at the forefront of helmet technology. Now the company is taking “custom fit” to a whole new level with their new 3D imaging which conforms helmets to each customer’s unique head shape. This process …