The 3D-Printed Arc Bicycle

With help from Amsterdam-based company MX3D, five students from the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands have produced a stunning bicycle built from 3D-printed stainless steel. Called the Arc Bicycle, the experimental, mesh frame is designed to minimize weight while maximizing strength—though it’s not flimsy, and weighs in at a solid 26.5 pounds. Read more about the production process at The Drive.

Make Your Phone a Virtual Reality Viewer With Dodocase’s SMARTvr

An affordable, portable and easy-to-use product for VR enthusiasts

Now crowdfunding on Indigogo, Dodocase’s SMARTvr is an affordable way to turn your smartphone into a virtual reality viewer. Working with virtual reality mobile apps available from Google Play (this device is Google certified) or the Apple Store, it’s as simple as attaching the viewer, opening a VR app and taking a look around your new, immersive location. It works just like Google Cardboard, but …

The Human-Rating App “Peeple” is Real

Back when it was announced, Peeple—an app that would let you rate other human beings—drew outrage for its obvious potential as a platform for cyber-bullying. It looks like the backlash didn’t deter the developers from completing the project, as they’ve released the app today—albeit in a pared-back version. Users will still be able to rate others, but those being reviewed will first need to opt-in …