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Sparkling new university building looks like enormous toilet
University buildings are supposed to conjure up feelings of majesty and tradition, not sewage. In Heinan, China, at the North China University of Water Conservancy and Electric Power, a new building was recently erected with a striking verisimilitude to a … Continue reading
‘Pokémon Go’ is finally out, but only for some
It’s finally here. The much-anticipated augmented reality mobile game Pokémon Go has been slyly released, but it appears to only be available for Australians and New Zealanders. SEE ALSO: ‘Pokémon GO’ and accompanying Pokéball wearable launching in U.S. next month … Continue reading
‘Pokémon Go’ is finally out, but not for everyone
It’s finally here. The much-anticipated augmented reality mobile game Pokémon Go has been slyly released, but it appears to only be available for Australians and New Zealanders. SEE ALSO: ‘Pokémon GO’ and accompanying Pokéball wearable launching in U.S. next month … Continue reading
Why are prominent YouTube gamers caught up in a gambling scandal?
Comment, like, subscribe… disclose. A number of well-known, gaming-focused YouTube personalities are in trouble over videos relating to gambling in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. They all shared positive videos about third-party betting sites without disclosing their relationships to those sites. SEE … Continue reading
Snapchat introduces Memories so you can save and share old photos
Snapchat is changing up the way users share photos in a major way. The app is introducing a new feature called memories, which allows you to save photos you take in the app and share them again later. SEE ALSO: … Continue reading
Hoverboard danger still lurks despite recall, CPSC says
On Wednesday, following the widespread recall of hoverboards in the U.S., the head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Elliot F. Kaye, issued a stern warning to the public: The hoverboard nightmare still isn’t over. Although more than half … Continue reading
Protests erupt in Baton Rouge after graphic video of police shooting surfaces
Protesters flooded the streets of Baton Rogue, Louisiana, Tuesday evening after disturbing footage emerged of local police appearing to shoot a man as he was held to the ground. The man, Alton Sterling, 37, was shot outside a convenience store … Continue reading
Little boy transforms into Drake thanks to some dope makeup skills
The Views from this kid’s styling chair are too good. Magali Beauvue, the impressive makeup artist known for transforming herself into celebrities using only makeup has returned, but this time she’s transforming a 5-year-old boy into 29-year-old rapper, Drake. SEE ALSO: This … Continue reading
How to visualize music: Inside the mind of Eric Prydz
Eric Prydz’s EPIC 4.0 show exemplifies how electronic music can be visualized. Here’s some behind-the-scenes footage of Prydz speaking about his process for bringing EPIC 4.0 to life and the important role that visuals play in electronic music. More details … Continue reading
I wrote this while on a hoverboard
Under my feet is 24 pounds of fun. Two wheels, a platform and a pair of motors that responds as much to my thoughts as they do physical gesture. Or at least it seems that way. SEE ALSO: The rise … Continue reading
