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Portlanders have put their own spin on shoe-tossing by swapping out the sneakers for dildos. Hundreds of hanging phalluses have been spotted dangling from powerlines in its northern region, with more popping …
When Nike’s first-ever employee suffered a stroke, CEO Mark Parker directed the design department to create a one-of-a-kind, easy-on and easy-off shoe to aid the company’s old friend. Now, Nike is revisiting …
Before you start responding to the weekend’s emails, you may want to consult IBM’s Watson. The artificially intelligent computer is now equipped to analyze the tone and sentiment of text. More specifically, …
Eight hours of sleep might be recommended for a good night’s rest, but it’s not always possible—especially with work deadlines, late-night partying and nightmares getting in the way. Luckily, scientists have offered …
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 …
Japanese craftsman have adapted the ancient practice of ukiyo-e wood-block printing to portray scenes from the Star Wars film franchise, creating the ultimate mash-up of tradition and science fiction. Keeping with the …
Google’s latest homepage doodle recognizes fearless journalist Ida Bell Wells-Barnett aka Ida B Wells. At the young age of 25, Wells became co-owner and editor of Free Speech and Headlight, where she …
Born from an art and technology project at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, REIFY transforms physical sculptures into interactive, animated experiences that sync with specific songs—all through a dedicated mobile app …
The Oxford English Dictionary adds dozens of words to its glossary each year and, right now, it contains about a quarter-of-a-million words. By comparison, Toki Pona—a new language born from the pursuit …
The benefits of flying first class extend beyond extra leg space; many airlines now offer top-notch amenity kits that can be used long after arrival. Designer labels including Viktor and Rolf, Bally …