Glen Martin Taylor creates delightful and disturbing houseware mutations. Crockery with thorns, bone china with real bones, killer kintsugi, and rust for dinner. See more on his insta. [via]
Glen Martin Taylor's disturbing crockery
How Daft Punk chopped and flipped a disco sample to create "One More Time"
They make the magic seem so easy. Above, a breakdown of how Daft Punk (RIP) chopped and flipped a few seconds sampled from Eddie Johns's obscure 1979 disco track "More Spell On You" (below) to build the foundation of "One More Time." READ THE REST
The 8Bit Guy on the art of phone phreaking
Phone phreaking, or messing with the telephone system, was so interesting to me that an early job was working on internal TCP-IP implementations with Pacific Bell's HICAPS group. High-capacity lines back then were not what we know now. The 8Bit Guy does a great job reminding me of the POTS days. READ THE REST
Meet Skipper, an adorable puppy born with six legs
This is Skipper, a six-legged puppy that veterinarians say is doing pretty well so far. According to vets at Oklahoma City's Neel Veterinary Hospital, Skipper also has two tails, two lower urinary tracts, and two reproductive systems. She has congenital conjoining disorder—Skipper had a twin that did not entirely separate during development in utero. "She… READ THE REST
This 5.1-channel home theater system can turn your living room into a screening room
Some people are just soundbar people. And hey, plenty of soundbars are more than serviceable, offering up robust quality sound that makes your favorite TV shows, movies, and video games really pop. But, when you stack a soundbar next to a premium 5.1 surround-sound home theater setup? Well, the results are really night and day. It's kind… READ THE REST
Clearcover saves money for drivers who know the right auto insurance provider matters
Sometimes, it doesn't feel like being smart and driven gives you a ton of advantage over those who aren't as bright or aren't as motivated. Even though you've worked hard to launch a career, build some positive credit history, or start your journey toward a happy, productive future, the simple fact that you're what Gen… READ THE REST
This crazy-cool power station makes assembling power outlets a simple snap away
There's a reason why the Swiss Army knife has been an essential everyday carry item since long before the term EDC was even a thing. It appears to the Boy Scout mentality in all of us, with the utility to pull out a blade, corkscrew, nail file, or practically anything you need at a moment's notice. That… READ THE REST