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Nymi by Bionym
Business Insider Article –
Toronto-based startup Bionym launched a wristband that will unlock your devices based on your heartbeat.
Heartbeats, like fingerprints, are unique to every individual. But Bionym thinks lifting a finger is too labor intensive. Instead, your device should know who you are automatically.
Wear the wristband, called Nymi, and an embedded electrocardiogram sensor recognizes your heartwaves and auto-authenticates all of your devices. No more memorizing passwords because you are the password.
The wristband just launched for pre-order at $79 (though the price will jump to $99 after the first 25,000 devices get snatched up).
Nymi also touts both a proximity sensor and a motion detector, and its promotional video explores the realm of possibilities: you could pop your car’s trunk with the flick of a wrist, pay for coffee without reaching for your wallet, or open hotel room doors simply by standing in front of them.
“We don’t view this as just a product to unlock your devices, smartphones, etc.,” CEO Karl Martin told TechCrunch. “Those are security applications. We’re looking beyond that to smart environments. How do we enable hyper-personalized experience?”
Bionym was founded in 2011 and recently raised a $1.4 million seed round of financing.
Nymi promises to open source its API, so the possibilities, from gaming to banking, could as vast as developer creativity. What remains to be seen, however, is if anyone will actually want to wear one.
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Giant Miffy Lamp
Invite the cute character Miffy to your home to light up your life. The giant Miffy lamp can be used as a lamp for young kids, as well as a home decor. $299
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Naked & Famous Denim – The World’s Most Innovative Jeans
NAKED & FAMOUS DENIM: THE WORLD’S MOST INNOVATIVE JEANS is a short documentary about a Montreal based denim brand called Naked & Famous Denim who are challenging the status quo of jean production through a vast catalogue of never before created denim fabrics and styles.
The film explores the philosophy, importance, and fascination behind raw japanese selvedge denim and peers into why old school production methods, modern innovations, and wear and tear are all important factors when striving for a truly unique pair of jeans.
DIRECTED /// Matt LaFontaine
SHOT /// Kyle LaFontaine, Matt LaFontaine
MUSIC /// “Sneeuland” by Oscar Schuster
LOCATION /// Naked & Famous Denim factory in Montreal, Quebec
THANKS /// Kari Svarc, Brandon Svarc, Bahzad Trinos, Entire Naked & Famous Family
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Korea Will Soon Be Home To The World’s First ‘Invisible’ Skyscraper
The world will soon have its first “invisible” skyscraper.
There’s no construction date yet for the planned 1,476-foot tower, called Tower Infinity. But its architects have just been granted a construction permit to begin building outside of Seoul, South Korea near Incheon International Airport.
The visionaries behind the project, GDS Architects, will make the tower appear “invisible” using an LED facade system with optical cameras to display what’s directly behind the building. When turned on, the “reflective skin” of the building will give the illusion that Tower Infinity is blending in with the skyline.
The building’s projections may also be used for broadcasting special events, or for advertising purposes, according to GDS Architects.
The tower itself has an impressive profile, with a main spire flanked on either side by two separate building wings. Tower Infinity will be used primarily for entertainment and leisure purposes, and is set to include a 4D theater, restaurants, a water park, landscaped gardens, and the third-highest observation deck in the world.
“Instead of symbolizing prominence as another of the world’s tallest and best towers, our solution aims to provide the World’s first invisible tower showcasing innovative Korean technology while encouraging a more Global narrative in the process,” Charles Wee, AIA, GDS Design Principal said in the press release. “We look forward to providing Korea and the world with a completely new model for what it means to be an observation tower.”
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The Scarecrow: Chipotle Mexican Grill by MOONBOT Studios
MOONBOT studios Office Tour from Moonbot Studios on Vimeo.
Created in collaboration with Chipotle Mexican Grill, “The Scarecrow” is an arcade-style adventure game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and a companion animated short film. Both pieces depict a scarecrow’s journey to bring wholesome food back to the people by providing an alternative to the processed food that dominates his world. The film’s soundtrack is a re-interpretation of “Pure Imagination,” performed by Fiona Apple.
The film is set in a dystopian fantasy world where all food production is controlled by a fictional industrial giant Crow Foods. Scarecrows have been displaced from their traditional role of protecting food and are now servants to the crows and their evil plans to dominate the food system. Dreaming of something better, a lone scarecrow sets out to provide an alternative to the unsustainable processed food from the factory. In the game, players will accompany the Scarecrow on his journey through four levels and deliver fresh food to the City of Plenty’s citizens.
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Tomos Classic XL Moped
The moped is back. If you’ve been following along, however, it never really went anywhere in the first place. For many years, the mopeds of the 1970s and 80s have been faithfully maintained and driven by a cult of small-motor enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, one of the most revered brands in vintage mopeds has released a new moped– for the first time in 30 years. Tomos is back, and has revealed a new moped in a limited run to its UK adherents– the Tomos Classic XL Moped.
The new Tomos Classic XL Moped is a compact pedal-start moped with a 49cc engine and a 27 mph top-end. While this model is for sale only in the UK at present, those numbers translate quite well to the United States. Reason being, a two-wheeled vehicle with less than 50ccs of displacement (and a ~25mph top end) doesn’t require a motorcycle license in most states. Anyone can hop aboard and pilot their way through the city streets of downtown USA without additional paperwork. This is one of several reasons a moped like this is so attractive to young people in modern cities.
A second reason the Tomos Classic XL moped is so attractive is its efficiency. This low-displacement engine can get over 100 miles to a gallon for the right driver. It barely sips fuel, using what equates to a lawn mower engine to cruise to up to 25 mph. A third reason these mopeds are so adored by the Moped Army (which is a real thing) is how easy they are to maintain. Anecdotally, Tomos mopeds are often considered the easiest to maintain, to modify and to upgrade. Bikes like the venerable Puch Maxi of the 1970s (we have one in our garage) are a close second, but few bikes are as easy to maintain as a Tomos. Those who are completely ignorant of engines and vehicle maintenance can get a quick handle of how to operate and maintain a moped like this.
The Tomos Classic XL Moped is available in a limited run in the UK for around $2,150 after conversion to USD. There’s no news on a US arrival yet, but the sheer number of Tomos riders in the US might force their hand. For those who want cheap, easy and efficient transportation in the modern city, this is a brilliant way to go. For moped fans like us, it is very exciting news.
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Jawbone Mini Jambox
The biggest name in bluetooth speakers just got a little bit smaller with the new Jawbone Mini Jambox. This svelte speaker system measures in at just six-by-two-by-one inches but manages to pack a whole lot of volume within. It uses a pair of proprietary acoustic drivers and a passive bass radiator to fill a room with sound for casual listening. It connects to your mobile device via Bluetooth 4.0 or the standard 3.5mm jack, the former allowing 33-feet of air room between your device and this speaker. Not only is the Jawbone Mini Jambox functional, just like its bigger brothers, it’s also a stylish little thing. It’s available in an array of colors and patterns that’ll excite the kid-in-a-candy-store in you. For just $179, it’s primed to be an ideal holiday gift for a friend or family member for its fall arrival.
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$4.7 Million Lamborghini Veneno
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lamborghini, this magnificent ride makes the Batmobile look subtle. With a 6.5 liter V12 capable of taking you from 0 mph to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, this is a beast of a car that’s brilliantly photographed by Autoblog in the photos here. For those of you with deep pockets and a desire to go really, really fast—you’ll be able to purchase this bad boy come Q4 2013.
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Incredible collection of Video Game backgrounds in animated GIF form
Who says video games aren’t are. Reddit user RudeBootie has put together a collection of different backgrounds from various fighting backgrounds in animated GIF form.
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I Am Street Fighter: 25th Anniversary Documentary
TECH2 Article –
It’s been 25 years since the fighting game genre was more-or-less codified by Street Figther, and to commemorate the occasion, Capcom teamed up with gaming video group Area 5 to make a documentary. It’s titled I Am Street Fighter – 25th Anniversary Documentary.
The documentary is essentially a love letter to all things Street Fighter. It goes in-depth into the history of the franchise and even has fans of the games, such as Clarence Lim, collector and cosplayer, talk about their childhood experiences with Street Fighter 2. The documentary covers fans and developers from all sides of Street Fighter, including art designers who were responsible for Street Fighter 2 HD Remix as well as the original sound director for Street Fighter 2.
Over the years, there have been quite a large number of mainline Street Fighter games. The number goes even higher when you start counting the Vs and X games, such as SNK vs Capcom, Marvel vs Capcom or Street Fighter X Tekken.
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Nike Lunar Fly 306 QS
The Nike Lunar Fly 306 QS lightweight shoe features a sock-like, breathable upper constructed of Hyperfuse mesh with “JUST DO IT”-inscribed straps and a full-length Lunarlon midsole. The Nike Lunar Fly 306 QS is currently available at Nike Japan retail stores.
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The Wildly Functional Studio of Casey Neistat (Part 1-3)
GIZMODO Article –
Being creative doesn’t mean having access to the latest and greatest gear. It’s often a matter of thinking outside the box to find the best solution. Casey Neistat’s studio—including his self-built shooting table—is a perfect example of that.
Take a look at almost any of Neistat’s videos, and you’re likely to see that his creations serve a purpose. Customizability, durability, and economy are all at the forefront. In a recent tour of his studio, he showed us exactly how everything fits together.
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A Bathing Ape BAPE iPhone 5 FLASH FILM
A Bathing Ape Presents the BAPE iPhone 5 FLASH FILM, a film sheet sticker for the iPhone 5. The unique film is designed to reflect the light from the iPhone 5′s LED light whenever the phone receives a call, email or message. The unique properties of the film means that it will glow with a faint blue hue every time the phone’s light is activated.
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Petrolicious Co.
When Outrageous Was Possible from Petrolicious on Vimeo.
Petrolicious creates quality, original videos and articles for classic car enthusiasts. They celebrate the inventions, the personalities, and the aesthetics that ignite their collective lust for great machines. They are fans and fanatics, collectors and racers.
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UTVUnderground Presents: RJ Anderson XP1K
Professional Driver. One-Of-A-Kind Heavily Modified Vehicle. Do Not Attempt. You Could Die. The new 2014 Polaris RZR XP1000 is the most powerful and advanced UTV to hit the market yet. With the launch of this machine, Polaris has completely reset the performance bar, and there is no better combination of fun and performance, especially for the price. We wanted to build on that platform and show the world how incredible the XP1000 is — so we created XP1K.
UTVUnderground.com and Mad Media tapped our friend, championship UTV and Pro-Lite racer RJ Anderson to pilot our 2014 Polaris RZR XP1K machines, and together we put down a dream list of stunts and tricks that we could stich together into a single, over-the-top video.
We assembled an off-road dream team to build two RZR XP1K UTV’s, so that we could attempt the most fantastic and challenging UTV stunts ever filmed. Our RZR XP1K machines started out as bone stock 2014 Polaris RZR XP1000’s — and were built into race ready vehicles with the help of suspension master Randy Anderson (Walker Evans Racing), UTV racecar builder and racer Mark Holz (HOLZ Racing Products), engine and drivetrain guru Kevin Kroyer, (Kroyer Racing Engines), and Polaris RZR turbo expert Trey Lokey, (MCX-USA Turbos). We also got a ton of support from the technicians at Polaris — who were instrumental in helping us breathe life into these cars.
The location we picked for XP1K is called Eagle Mountain. It’s an abandoned iron mine just East of Palm Springs, California that has been used in several TV commercials and movies. Our video doesn’t feature futuristic killing machines (Terminator), but it was the perfect off-road playground to showcase RJ Anderson’s aggressive driving skills, car control, and the power and durability of the new RZR XP1000.
The goal of this project was simple. We wanted to share our love of UTV’s with the world.
We wanted to put YOU in the drivers seat, and let you feel what it’s like to smash the gas pedal and GO!
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Incase Introduces Colored Cables for All Your Needs
The latest from the San Fransisco-based tech essential group is their colored cables. Offering up a series of cable connectors for lightning cables, 30-pin cables, USB cables, audio cables in a multitude of colors, Incase has also released a user friendly three-piece mini USB Mini Cable Kit aimed for easy travel and organization.
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LA to SF in 30 Minutes with Elon Musk’s High-Speed Solar-Powered Hyperloop
South African entrepreneur Elon Musk recently outlined plans for a revolutionary new public transit system. The co-founder of PayPal, SpaceX and Tesla Motors dubs this newest venture Hyperloop, a next-gen high speed train designed to rocket passengers to destinations nearly 900 miles away in half an hour — including Los Angeles to San Francisco in half an hour.
It does so by propelling aluminum pods down a pair of steel tubes at 800 miles an hour using external linear electric motors positioned every 70 miles to maintain their speed. To compensate for the inevitable air friction that occurs at such speeds, the tubes would use standard compressors to ensure a low-pressure environment while an electric compressor at the nose of each pod offloads pressure toward the back.
As shuttling non-astronauts down a tube at near sonic speeds could raise an eyebrow with regards to safety, the Hyperloop would space each pod five miles apart to allow for collision-free emergency braking, meaning a total tube capacity of 70 pods at a time.
While the proposed $6 billion project is far from being adopted at present, Musk is apparently cooking up plans for an even better design and plans for a fully functional prototype for demonstrations purposes. For those who think they have helpful suggestions, he has also offered up his plans as an open design.
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The 22 Steps of Constructing a New Era 59FIFTY Cap
New Era‘s Japan branch recently gave us a look at the 22 steps involved in constructing one of their signature 59FIFTY caps. Throughout the process we see the material slowly take shape until it becomes one of the brand’s fitted caps featuring an embroidered logo and a stitched New Era flag. Branded taping and a moisture-absorbing sweatband line the interior.
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OFF Pocket
The OFF Pocket is privacy accessory for mobile phones that blocks wireless signals. Simply place your phone inside the case and close it. Your phone is now OFF. Untrackable. Unhackable. Undistractable. The OFF Pocket is available in 2 sizes and blocks frequencies between 800MHz – 2.4 GHz s well as CDMA/GSM/DCS/PHS/3G/4G and WiFi (2.4GHz), Bluetooth (2.4Ghz), and GPS (1-2GHz). The OFF Pocket project is currently funding on the Kickstarter website.
“The OFF Pocket has been tested on all major networks, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. It is compatible with mobile phone hardware including iPhones, Samsung, Motorola, Sony, BlackBerrys, Nokia and all other modern phone hardware and operating systems.”
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