Via r/whoadude, my new favorite subreddit, appears this spectacular "glitch" video of a stroll through a Paris side-street, produced by Benjamin Bardou. It seems to combine glitchy compression artifacts and lidar — the machine vision system used by self-driving automobiles, experimental drones and Betty White to create realtime 3D representations of their targets — to spectacular effect.
Glitch video of Paris street
Enchanting birdsong synthesizers in the shape of birds
Multimedia artist Kelly Heaton creates analog electronic sculptures "that are reminiscent of birdsong, musical insects, and spiritual apparitions." Below is a "Printed Circuit Bird (Bluejay)" whose song is manipulated by adjusting the numerous knobs on the bird's body. "You can think of this like adjusting neurons in a bird's brain to alter the impulse by… READ THE REST
Cynthia Plaster Caster, sculptor of rock star penises, RIP
Cynthia "Plaster Caster" Albritton who made molds of penises belonging to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Burdon, Jello Biafra, Wayne Cramer, and many more big names in entertainment—has died. She was 74 years-old. Gil Kaufman writes in Billboard: She later branched out into casting female body parts as well, making breast casts of members of Stereolab's Laetitia… READ THE REST
This 10 hour-long version of Zoomquilt #2 is endlessly captivating
Zoomquilt #2 is a hypnotic journey through an endlessly zooming artwork that includes imagery from many different artists. It makes me feel like I'm flying through a dream world. This 10-hour version would be great for a TV or desktop screensaver. Make sure to watch the video in full screen to experience the full effect. READ THE REST
Add a climbing machine to your home workout for nearly $150 off
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The $10 app that can get your organization back on track
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This wireless charging dock can keep your AirPods charged and look sleek doing it
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