How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love LCD Soundsystem

Space shuttle gardening, Ikea beer, superhero tech and more in our look at the web this week

On the heels of LCD Soundsystem’s newly released documentary, journalist Smith Galtney lauds the graceful denouement of this iconic band with a nostalgic reminiscence that details how he went from loathing to loving LCD Soundsystem—all during an era when the face of New York was changing just as rapidly as its coolest “in crowd.”

The Lovie Awards 2012

Celebrating the Internet's most valuable European players

Now in their second year, Europe’s Lovie Awards are quickly gaining momentum with a jam-packed program based around meaningful recognition of achievement in the interactive fields. In an awards-heavy industry, The Lovies—sister to the US’ Webby Awards—stand out for carefully selecting work that is as relevant now as it will be in the future. This distinction is clear even in the naming, which borrows from …

Happy Homes

Makers of the Nest Learning Thermostat look at design in a new way

Advertorial content: Nest, maker of the Nest Learning Thermostat, has only just begun implementing their larger vision of creating happy homes. By reinventing a nondescript household necessity to make it a beautiful centerpiece of the home, Nest stands out by looking at the home—and the world in general—with new eyes. To celebrate this outlook, today Nest launched a new campaign video called Happy Homes, which …