"We were exploring how we could sense it with a cane, sense it with our fingers, sense it with our feet… There is this great palette of textures…All of a sudden, it starts to engage your brain in a different way."—Christopher Downey, an architect who lost his sight in 2007.
How do blind architects rethink buildings?
Common cooking oils linked to rising cancer rates in young adults
A US government-funded study reports a connection between everyday cooking oils and the surge in colon cancer among young people, as reported by The Mirror. The research, published in the… READ THE REST
Assad family snaps "found in palace"
Behold Bashar al-Assad, recently-departed despot of Syria, in repose. The snaps are floating around virally on the net, described as having been found in his abandoned palace outside of Damascus,… READ THE REST
Here's how to keep up with your 2025 resolution to learn a new language: Babbel
TL;DR: Save 75% on this Babbel lifetime license and start your New Year's language learning resolution early—go to checkout now. If you set a goal to learn a new language in… READ THE REST
Ditch social media for self-growth with this clever book summary app
TL;DR: Save 69% on a Pearls book summaries lifetime subscription and set a goal to work on self-growth. If one of your 2025 New Year's resolutions is to spend less time on social… READ THE REST
A Chromebook tough enough to handle life's chaos—and it's only $60
TL;DR: Head to checkout to grab this rugged, reliable near-mint Chromebook that's perfect for work, study, or on-the-go use for just $59.99. So, you've got 60 bucks burning a hole in your… READ THE REST
A laptop hub that multitasks as much as you for just $56.97
TL;DR: This 12-in-1 USB-C Hub is a tech dream wrapped up in a low-profile laptop stand for just $56.97 (reg. $99) through December 15. Sometimes, a product comes along that makes you wonder,… READ THE REST
