via TechCrunch
With over 200,000 pre-launch signups and 40,000 users in their beta program, it’s very likely that you saw a vizualize.me … Read More >>
Methuselah trusts and the magic of compound interest
via Boing Boing
“Methuselah trusts” are (very) longterm trusts that accumulate so much compound interest over hundreds of years that by the … Read More >>
Retro-electro watches use dip-switches and turn-switches for operation
via Boing Boing
Watchismo’s acquired distribution rights for Click Watches, mouth-wateringly dorky watches that you set with dip-switches and … Read More >>
MakerBot’s Turtle Shell Racers cruise around our offices (video)
via Engadget
This weekend’s Maker Faire in New York City was lousy with 3D printers. Every tent in the outdoor area was packed to … Read More >>
Feature: How a troubled West Virginia lawyer foisted a Teen Anal Nightmare on the nation
via Ars Technica
In September 2010, West Coast Productions—maker of such films as Teen Anal … Read More >>
$1,279-per-hour, 30,000-core cluster built on Amazon EC2 cloud
via Ars Technica
Amazon EC2 and other cloud services are expanding the market for high-performance … Read More >>
Liquid Robotics: Wave-Powered Boats That Can Sail Forever
via Fast Company
The little boats are used for ocean monitoring, but could be used for much more soon, thanks to the company’s new hire, former … Read More >>
8 Current Technologies That Will Shape Our Future
via Mashable!
In 20 years our technology will reach a level of personalization that will enhance every moment of our lives. We’ll be more … Read More >>
6 Indie Games We’re Looking Forward to Playing
via Mashable!
As we start getting into fall and the beginnings of the holiday season, this is the time of year that game companies release as … Read More >>
Integrating autistic people into the community
via Boing Boing
On the cover of today’s NYT, a 8,000+ word feature on Justin Canha, an autistic high school student who has been participating … Read More >>