Here's a glimpse of underground culture and fashion in its heyday before the rise of Hot Topic. This is Dublin's Grafton Street, 1989.
Compare and contrast with this report from ten years earlier on "punks, skinheads, and Skaboys of Dublin":
TV news report on teen "goths, Cure-heads, and psychobillies" in Dublin (1989)
Levis launches Pokemon-themed fashion line
The Levi's x Pokemon collection is yours to… collect? The Levi's x Pokémon collection marks the 25th anniversary of Ash, Misty, Brock et al and takes inspiration from the first series of the original animated television series. Notable pieces include a Levi's Trucker jacket and matching 501s emblazoned with a print depicting the woodland settings… READ THE REST
China university soccer game cancelled because players had dyed hair
A women's soccer game between China's Fuzhou University and Jimei University was cancelled on Saturday because players on both times apparently had dyed hair, verboten according to game regulations. From CNN: The issue kicked off a frantic dash from coaching staff to secure black hair dye from nearby salons. However, one player from Fuzhou University… READ THE REST
Microsoft releases Windows 95 ugly Christmas sweater
Microsoft has released a line of ugly Christmas sweaters with retro Windows themes. Along with Windows 95 graphics, there are also Windows XP and MS Paint designs. Microsoft says that for every sweater purchase, they will donate $20 to Girls Who Code, with a minimum donation promised of $50,000. A great gift to complement those… READ THE REST
The GoFish Cam lets anglers see what's really happening underwater. And it records video too.
There's almost nothing more primal than fishing. Just you, a line, a body of water, a fish as your prey…and truckloads of patience. As a fisherman stands with their line cast and a lure bobbing several yards away just under the surface of the water, even the most experienced anglers want to know what's happening… READ THE REST
Safeguard your eyes from your iPhone's blue light with this $30 screen protector
We all know we should avoid staring at screens all day, but an offshoot of this past year spent mostly at home is that more and more of us are doing the exact opposite of that heartfelt advice. App analytics firm App Annie found the average American spent about four hours a day on their… READ THE REST
Check out 15 fun kids games and projects that both entertain and educate
Parents love their kids… but no matter how much they dote on the little rugrats, a few common kid statements are bound to prompt an eyeroll every time. Like, "Are we there yet?" Or, "That's not fair." Or the ultimate sticking point moment when they're hit with the ultimate, non-negotiable fallback of the two-year old,… READ THE REST