Capturing Photos on the Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K Drone

Visuals from a field test of the aerial device's features

We were quick to get our hands on the Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K drone when it launched this summer. A field test, however, yields more than a product announcement, but insight on where it stands in a rapidly developing consumer market. We’ve taken the Typhoon out on multiple occasions, familiarized ourselves with the way it operates—and captured a series of 4K video and 12MP images …

Eero Saarinen’s TWA Flight Center

The masterpiece in symmetry and fluidity was opened to the public one last time

This weekend New Yorkers were treated to one last chance to step inside Eero Saarinen’s TWA Flight Terminal in its original form before renovation begins to transform it in to the lobby for the forthcoming JetBlue hotel. Made possible by Open House New York, the viewing inspired hundreds of people to go to the airport for a cultural happening instead of a travel necessity. While …

The North Face Reboots Their High Performance Summit Series

Innovation returns to the outdoor apparel and equipment maker with an impressive six layer mountaineering system

In 2000, the R&D department of high performance outdoor brand The North Face launched their first ever Summit Series—pinnacle products engineered for extreme adventurers. Over time, the collection expanded and shifted; some might even say it became diluted. Then, one year ago, it was put on hiatus. Today the line is relaunched with a concentrated focus on technology and materials for a Summit Series focused …