Julian Bleecker and his Near Future Laboratory created the smart and provocative TBD Catalog that is essentially a science fiction SkyMall catalog.
TBD: A SkyMall catalog of the future
AI is either going to save us or kill us. Or both.
What am I going to do? I'm both an Accelerationist and a Doomer! For the uninitiated, some very smart people believe AI tech is going to usher in a better… READ THE REST
Artist's drawings from 1899 depicts France in the year 2000
These artist's drawings from 1899, depicting France in the year 2000, make me happy because they are so imaginative, but they also make me sad because I am forced to… READ THE REST
Disneyland's bizarre House of the Future, of the past
As a Disney theme park enthusiast, I think if you'd asked me a couple of weeks ago to list all the attractions I was interested in, past and present, at… READ THE REST
Save money on heating bills this winter with a smart thermostat
TL;DR: Get a refurbished 3rd generation Google Nest in near-mint condition for only $99.99 (MSRP $249). Want to stay warm and toasty this winter without driving up your heating bills? Save where you… READ THE REST
If you're still using Windows 10, you're about to be in trouble
TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro + The Essential Windows 11 Pro Course is available for only $19.97 (MSRP $237) until Nov. 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT. As of October 2025, Microsoft has phased… READ THE REST
For only $40 you can make Q4 a hit with Microsoft Office Professional 2021
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is now $39.97 (MSRP $219.99). Ramping up for the most important quarter of the year for many industries, you're going to want to be organized… READ THE REST
