Monthly Archives: June 2015

Tagg GPS Pet Tracker for dogs | Whistle

The world’s most popular GPS pet tracker Tagg GPS Plus ensures your best friend can always be found, wherever they may roam. Track your dog’s location and monitor their activity levels wherever you are. Enjoy the peace of mind that … Continue reading

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John Oliver Confederate Flag video | BGR

  Many people from the Southern United States sincerely believe the Civil War-era Confederate Flag is a symbol of Southern heritage and not of racism. However, many of those people probably aren’t aware that South Carolina in particular didn’t actually … Continue reading

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Jaguar adapts NASA tech to monitor brainwaves and avoid accidents

If you’re wondering how many projects Jaguar Land Rover’s developing in addition to its pothole and cyclist alerts, the answer is “quite a few.” In fact, the company has revealed that it’s working on several technologies, which can monitor your … Continue reading

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Cuba is getting island-wide WiFi hotspots next month

Cuba’s making it easier and cheaper for its citizens to get online by building out an island-wide network of WiFi hotspots. According to local paper Juventud Rebelde, the nation’s state-run telecommunications company will open up internet access in 35 locations … Continue reading

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A Smartphone App Turns a Land Rover Into a Giant RC Car

Have you ever found your car stranded in a parking lot because some neighboring (jerk) drivers have parked too close for you to even open the door? That’s one problem that Jaguar Land Rover’s new prototype remote app can solve, … Continue reading

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Oakley Double Tap | Official Oakley Store

The mechanical genius of military hardware inspired Double Tap™, an array of timekeeping machines that prove the beauty of design isn’t just how something looks — it’s how it works. We tapped into form and function with a dual approach … Continue reading

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How ducks are force fed to make foie gras

Here’s a revealing documentary about what is perhaps America’s most controversial food: foie gras. Made by Zagat, it tries to examine all sides of the story. From the farm that supplies the fattened duck liver to the chefs who cook … Continue reading

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Microsoft shows off ‘Minecraft’ built specifically for HoloLens

  At its E3 2015 event, Microsoft has given us a new demo of Minecraft built specifically for its HoloLens augmented reality headset. As we’ve guessed since the hardware originally appeared, the creative world-building game is a perfect fit for … Continue reading

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Watch This Beautiful Short About an Old Lady Struggling to Text Message

Here’s an amusing and emotional short film about an old woman in a nursing home who struggles to send a text message to her daughter. You should watch it. In case you need convincing, the video—produced by Mick Andrews and … Continue reading

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Still I Rise

You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ‘Cause I walk … Continue reading

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