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Ordering a Pizza with a Talking Computer in 1974: The First Use of a Speech Prosthesis
In 1974, Donald Sherman, a man affected with a speech disorder, successfully ordered a pizza over the phone with the help of a talking computer.…
Man vs. Subway, A Challenge to Race Off One Subway Train & Catch It in Another Station
In “Man vs. Subway,” a man straps on a helmet camera and is challenged to exit a Paris Metro subway train at one stop run…
When The Zombies Come, Documentary About Teens Prepped For the Zombie Apocalypse
“We have fuel, we have fire, we have that which they desire.” When The Zombies Come, a 10-minute documentary short film directed by Jon Hurst,…
Facebook Focus Group, A Look at Where Facebook Gets its Ideas
“Can I see when, like, a coworker comments on a photo of someone I don’t really know at all…like a complete stranger?” In “Facebook Focus…
Memorex, A Compilation of 1980s Commercials From VHS Tapes
As a followup to their Skinemax video, Smash TV has now created Memorex, a 50-minute video composed of 1980s commercials snagged from VHS tapes. It’s…
8-Bit Rose, A Pixelated Flower For Your Player 2 That Lasts Forever
The 8-Bit Rose from ThinkGeek is a pixelated foam flower that does not require any watering, just lots of geeky love. It comes complete with…
Yogurt with Birth Control on the Bottom, For Diverse Girlfriends
“Finally, the two things women love talking about most in one easy ad!” “Birth Control on the Bottom” is a parody commercial for Dannon’s faux…
Artist Reimagines The Hobbit as a Little Golden Book
Hamilton, Ontario artist Rosemary Travale created a fantastic series of illustrations that reimagines the Peter Jackson film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey as a classic…
Judgments, Provocative Photo Shows Skirt-Length Decency Levels on a Woman’s Leg
Vancouver art and design student Rosea Posey shot “Judgments”, a provocative photo of the back of a woman’s leg marked with skirt-length decency levels, starting…
Dog Tries to Take a Horse For a Walk
A dog tries to take a leashed horse for a walk, but the horse has some grass to eat. via Nothing To Do With Arbroath