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Apple's Marc Newson Designs A Space-Age Fountain Pen
[Design]
2015/08/23 11:06
It even features the magsafe of pens. A magnetic cap that automatically aligns with the montblanc logo. Now that he's joined Apple, famed industrial designer Marc Newson seems like he'd be more likely to design an iPad stylus at this point than a pen. But there's no rubber tip to be found on Marc Newson's latest creation, the Montblanc M fountain pen; it looks designed to write a love letter to...
Fatty Water Could Be the Next Big Health Drink
[Product]
2015/08/23 11:05
From the makers of Bulletproof coffee, comes FATwater, a drink laced with coconut oil extracts and a punch of energy.Oil in water conjures images of an upsetting ocean spill rather than effective rehydration, but a diet hack thinks otherwise. Startup Bulletproof thinks oily water could be the next big thing in health trends. The product page for it’s latest product, affectionately named FATwat...
(Video) Mediated Matter & MIT Glass Lab Develop Advanced Glass 3D Printer
[Tech]
2015/08/23 11:05
When it comes to the selection of materials compatible with 3D printing, things seem to really be picking up as of late. From plastics to metals to clays, concrete and biological material, researchers are devising methods of printing with just about everything these days.Just a couple months back we covered an Israeli company called Micron3DP, which had managed to create a process to 3D print g...
World's First Glass-Bottomed Sky Pool Set to Bridge South London
[Design]
2015/08/23 11:03
Labeled as a ‘world’s first’, a 27 meter-long (90 feet) glass bottomed swimming pool is set to be installed at nine elms, a riverside district under construction in south london. suspended ten storeys above ground, the pool will bridge two apartment buildings making it possible to swim between the two structures.glass bottomed sky pool embassy gardens legacy buildings london HAL architects a...
(PDF) Pew - Mobile Messaging and Social Media 2015
[Consumer]
2015/08/20 11:59
According to a new survey, 36% of smartphone owners report using messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Kik or iMessage, and 17% use apps that automatically delete sent messages such as Snapchat or Wickr.Both of these kinds of apps are particularly popular among young adults. Half (49%) of smartphone owners ages 18 to 29 use messaging apps, while 41% use apps that automatically delete sent messages....
(Video) The Drinkable Book Uses Silver Nanoparticles to Filter Water
[Tech]
2015/08/20 11:59
Theresa Dankovich at Carnegie Mellon University had a nifty idea of bringing high quality water filtration to just about anywhere thanks to filter paper that can screen out waterborne bacteria. The technology works like coffee filters, but the actual filter paper comes in the form of a book. Simply tear out a sheet and stick it inside a funnel for immediate filtration.The paper has silver nanop...
Star Power : Ashton Kutcher and Other Celebrities Ranked As Tech Investors
[Investing]
2015/08/20 11:59
With their built-in PR, marketing, capital, and networks, celebrities make for powerful angel investors.Celebrities know that to make the most out of their investments, they should diversify their portfolios, and it looks like they’re setting their eyes on tech and venture capital. While some celebrities are making investments as angels betting on very early-stage companies, others have formed...
(Video) You Can Play Tennis Against Maria Sharapova Using Virtual Reality
[Business]
2015/08/20 11:59
Using virtual reality, thanks to American Express. [The experience features a CGI version of Sharapova]As brands continue to experiment with virtual-reality technologies, the consumer experience has only become more and more active. That's especially great for sports fans who want to experience what it's like to face off against their favorite athletes, and it's exactly what American Express di...
The 20 Fast Food Chains That Rake in the Most Money
[Business]
2015/08/20 11:58
The fast food industry is incredibly competitive. But which chain reigns supreme? QSR Magazine compiled data on fast food chains' revenue during 2014. We used that information to create this handy graphic.Spoiler alert: McDonald's came out on top. See how the rest stacked up:Top 50 Chart : http://www.qsrmagazine.com/reports/qsr50-2015-top-50-chart[businessinsider]
