I'm enjoying Rebecca Kilbreath's "Minor Histories." It's a Substack blog with lots of rare material all about ViewMaster 3D reels. She's an avid collector who shares her vintage finds and deep research: an insider's look behind the scenes of production details and 3D artists, travelogue scenic reels, pop culture characters and topics, and more. Here's a free sample, about the personal reels of Robert Leach, ViewMaster's own traveling photographer.
Deep dive into ViewMaster 3D reels
Detail from a 1950s ViewMaster ad
The Library of Babel implemented in VRChat
A programmer named Mahu recreated the layout of the Library of Babel, as described by Jorge Luis Borges as an infinite home for every possible book, in the virtual reality… READ THE REST
Did you miss National 3D Day?
I missed it—did you? Wednesday, March 22, was National 3D Day (celebrated on the 3rd day of the 3rd full week of the 3rd month—get it?) But it's not too… READ THE REST
3D billboards "getting crazier by the day"
I was scrolling Twitter yesterday and saw this video of a 3D billboard advertising Resident Evil that Joe Pompliano recently posted. Pompliano states, "These 3D billboards are getting crazier by… READ THE REST
You don't want to be known as the 'bad American traveler,' so learn the language!
TL;DR: Babbel can help you learn the local language of your destination with its 14 language offerings, now $149.97 (reg. $599) until October 27! As much as we'd like to deny it, Americans… READ THE REST
Wear these headphones in the pool—they won't fall off either!
TL;DR: Listen to your workout playlist while you're swimming laps by wearing the SWYM+ headphones, which are available for $89.99 (reg. $129)—the best price online! You know what stinks about our audio… READ THE REST
