Banksy’s latest works tackle technology, surveillance and our crumbling humanity

They say that the best art imitates life, and let’s be honest, our lives are increasingly controlled by technology. After tackling war, human rights and censorship, legendary and anonymous street artist Banksy is now turning his critical eye on our…

This was the view that some lucky campers woke up to this past weekend at Coachella, the music and a

This was the view that some lucky campers woke up to this past weekend at Coachella, the music and art festival that continues next weekend in Indio, California. Over 100 teepees were hand-painted by local artists and rented as luxury accommodations starting at $2200. [Coachella]

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Countdown to Glass (but beware the attention)

This Tuesday, Google will throw open the order books for Glass and start its first round of invitation-free sales. To many it’s a hard sell – $1,500 worth of conspicuous … Continue reading

Samsung Galaxy S5 Review: More Evolution Than Revolution Despite New Hardware Features

Samsung-Galaxy-S5-main The Galaxy S5 (or S 5, if you ask Samsung) is the company’s latest flagship phone and sure to be a swift seller. The phone is, in its own way, beautifully designed and the materials, while clearly plastic, are durable and should maintain a luster over time. Is this an iPhone replacement? No, but it is a replacement for the S4 that should please shoppers already predisposed to Samsung and… Read More

Google icon update incoming: cleaner, flatter

This week there’s word that Android – if not the web as well – will be getting a full makeover by Google in the icon department. Evidence suggests that the … Continue reading

This is how Samsung thinks normal people use smartwatches

Samsung’s track record on smartwatch marketing has been, shall we say, mixed. Its nostalgic sci-fi TV spot for the Galaxy Gear was a hit, but its awkward (and slightly creepy) romantic skier ad? Not so much. Give credit to the company for learning…

These Modular Cabinets Are the Coolest Way To Display Precious Things

These Modular Cabinets Are the Coolest Way To Display Precious Things

There’s a case to be made—recently by designer Martino Gamper (and me )—that shelving is the most personal piece of furniture you own; a functional place to store your stuff that also puts it on display, like you’re curating own little curio exhibition. The Room collection, by Kyuhyung Cho and Erik Olovsson, might be the most fun modular system I’ve ever seen. Swoon.

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SpaceX ISS cargo mission cancelled

SpaceX has been working towards a milestone mission to the International Space Station, where it would deposit cargo including, among other things, a pair of robotic legs. Unfortunately, a last … Continue reading

Leaked icons indicate Android may enjoy a redesign soon

The Google I/O developer conference is just over two months away, but it’s never too early to start opining about what the software giant is planning to show. Try not to be overwhelmed with excitement, kids: according to documents leaked by Android…

Three of the World’s Prettiest Parking Garages Are In One Small City

Three of the World's Prettiest Parking Garages Are In One Small City

Parking garages are ugly by their very nature: They’re metal cages that take up valuable space in our cities to house our automobiles for a few high-priced hours. But not all garages have to be ugly. In fact, three of the most beautiful are located within a few blocks of each other, in the city of Santa Monica, California.

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