Brilliant assemblage sculptor Jeremy Mayer has put up a new gallery of his work, which transforms parts from old typewriters into exotic, fanciful and expressive humans and animals.
Old typewriters turned into beautiful, expressive animals and people
Six detained after turning Hollywood sign into Hollyboob sign
Six people were detained yesterday after using tarpaulins to change the Hollywood sign to read "Hollyboob." The tarpaulins were quickly removed, but not before countless photos hit social media. READ THE REST
Still reliant on Flash, South Africa's tax agency creates its own Flash-compatible browser
So, the online tax-filing system of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) was reliant on Flash. Like many sites, they were left in the lurch when Adobe—and most browsers—stopped supporting it at the end of 2020. So how did SARS prepare for this end-of-life moment for Flash? By rebuilding their online system so it works… READ THE REST
In the early 1900s, two young brothers made several daring trips across the United States
In 1909, Oklahoma brothers Bud and Temple Abernathy rode alone to New Mexico and back, though they were just 9 and 5 years old. In the years that followed they would become famous for cross-country trips totaling 10,000 miles. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll trace the journeys of the Abernathy… READ THE REST
The Knocki helps you control your ever-expanding smart home, all from your knuckles
The advent of the smart home is happening behind an almost glacially slow encroachment. You get a smart bulb here, maybe a smart thermostat there, then your new TV comes with some smart features built right in. We all have visions of our fully integrated smart home of the future operating something like JARVIS from… READ THE REST
This Linksys router makes sure none of your WiFi signal goes to waste
Remember the classic SNL skit, Wake Up and Smile? You know, the one where the teleprompter stops during a TV morning show? Within minutes, the absence of a script devolves Will Ferrell into Lord of the Flies-style insanity. It's hilariously silly…but it's actually an oh-so-subtle reminder that when technology breaks down, it doesn't take long… READ THE REST
Save over 70% on a three-year subscription to Windscribe's highly-rated VPN pro plan
We all know that having the protection of a virtual private network (VPN) to cloak your online activities is basically like adding oil to a car or wearing a warm jacket in the dead of winter. It's optional…but not really. If you don't take the precautions that come with cloaking your identity online, it's not… READ THE REST