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Overcast, A Simple Podcast App Featuring Voice Boost, Smart Speed, and More
Overcast is a simple podcast app by Marco Arment with a variety of useful features like Smart Speed and Voice Boost. Smart Speed shortens silences…
The 4th Annual Robot Film Festival in San Francisco
The 4th annual Robot Film Festival, a celebration of robots in film and performance, takes place July 19th, 2014 at Bot & Dolly studios in…
Glove and Boots Share Their Fun List of Healthcare Alternatives for People Who Don’t Want to Pay for It
Internet puppets Fafa the Groundhog and Mario shared their fun list of healthcare alternatives for people who don’t want to pay for it on a…
‘Foil’, A Parody of Lorde’s Song ‘Royals’ by ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
“Weird Al” Yankovic has partnered with CollegeHumor to release a music video for his song “Foil”, a parody of the song “Royals” by Lorde. The…
‘Batkid Begins’, A Documentary That Explores and Celebrates Miles Scott’s Make-A-Wish Adventures in San Francisco
Batkid Begins is a documentary by filmmaker Dana Nachman of KTF Films, sponsored by Moving Train, Inc., that explores and celebrates Miles Scott (aka “BatKid“)…
Carpool DeVille, A 1969 Cadillac Convertible Modified to Create a Mobile Racing Hot Tub
Carpool DeVille is a 1969 Cadillac Coupe de Ville convertible that has been modified by Canadian engineering students Duncan Forster and Phil Weicker to become…
ROY G BIV, A Mobile Synthesizer App That Turns Colors Into Sounds
ROY G BIV is an app that generates different sounds based on the color that the device’s camera is pointed at. The synthesizer app, whose…
‘Leo’s Fortune’, A Platform Adventure Game Featuring a Wealthy Furball Named Leopold
Leo’s Fortune is a platform adventure game by 1337 & Senri that features a wealthy furball named Leopold. The game follows Leo as he attempts…
Jaguar Shows Off Windshield-Based Display Concept That Offers Drivers Racing, Braking, & Other Information
British luxury car maker Jaguar has demonstrated a new concept for a windshield-based heads-up display that offers drivers racing information like lap times and insight…
Hiro Hamada’s Robotic Companion Baymax Needs Major Upgrades in Disney’s First Full Trailer for ‘Big Hero 6’
Walt Disney Animation Studios has released the first full trailer for Big Hero 6, their first animated film based off of a Marvel Comic about…