It's freezing cold in Minneapolis but that didn't stop digital ad agency space150 from making a snowball vending machine. Yup, you can buy real balls of hard-packed Minnesota snow from a vending machine. $1 buys you one snowball.
There are snowballs for sale in this vending machine
Watch a creepy disembodied robot mouth recite prayers, using AI
"The Prayer" by Diemut Strebe is, "an experimental set-up to explore the possibilities of an approximation to celestial and numinous entities by performing a potentially never-ending chain of religious routines and devotional attempts for communication through a self-learning software." In other words, it's a creepy-ass robot mouth that prays like the brazen head once conferred… READ THE REST
Let's all point and laugh at Mortal Kombat 4
When it comes to 2D fighters, I'm a Street Fighter guy. I always have been, and most likely always will be. That doesn't mean that I don't have a reservoir of obligatory Millennial love for the Mortal Kombat franchise, but I don't take it seriously as a fighting game or a story. The movie from the early 90s is… READ THE REST
Why many writers drink
Writing in Medium with his trademark acerbic wit and razor-sharp insight, our old friend/contributor (and my favorite cultural critic) Mark Dery recalls his past penchant for booze and considers whether it's just the writer's way. "Alcohol offers a devil's bargain: inspiration through disinhibition, at the cost of a few I.Q. points, maybe even an early… READ THE REST
Uncover your cat's genetic mysteries with this affordable, at-home test
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Cats are such mysterious and complex creatures, aren't they? Dogs feel easy to crack as pets. But with cats, it can be unclear what is going on underneath those big, glassy eyes. We… READ THE REST
Get a lifetime of top-tier VPN protection for just $16
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It's no secret that online hackers exist and are constantly lurking around for sensitive information at any opportunity they can. With every piece of your personal information and essential memories being stored online,… READ THE REST
Ditch the extra cup of coffee. This gadget can really boost your productivity
Whether gaming in your spare time or burying yourself in spreadsheets at your 9-to-5, efficiency matters. And while you may have the latest and greatest laptop or smartphone to work on, its small screen can totally kill your enjoyment, especially when you're hopping over to different apps or watching your favorite streaming content. If you're looking for a way… READ THE REST
