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The Analog Tele-Phonographer, A Mobile Phone Sound Amplifier
Christopher Locke created The Analog Tele-Phonographer, a self-contained mobile phone sound amplifier made using a broken trumpet and some scrap metal. It does not use…
Teaching Quadrocopters to Juggle Balls
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich have taught their quadrocopter robots to juggle and volley balls with impressive skill. The experiments were…
A 1998 Internet Safety Video For Kids
In these scenes from “Internet & Street Smarts Safety Tips For Kids” circa 1998, we are warned that the Internet can show us things that…
Seven on Seven, An Event Connecting Art & Technology
Seven on Seven, an event connecting art and technology organized by Rhizome, takes place on May 14th at the New Museum in New York City.…
Dogboarding, Using Dogs as Skateboards
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert introduce us to the unique new sport of Dogboarding using dogs as skateboards.
Obscura Day 2011, A Day for Curious and Wonderful Places
April 9, 2011, is Obscura Day, a worldwide celebration of the exploration of curious and unknown places. Expeditions and tours are scheduled in 86 cities…
Do You Need a Social Media Detox?
Column Five Media asks the question Do You Need a Social Media Detox? (larger version). via Om Malik
Safety Maps, Share a Safe Place to Meet in Case of Emergency
Safety Maps is an ingenious service by Do projects that allows you to create a map of a safe place to meet in case of…
Jackie Kashian on Los Angeles Pet Owners
Comedienne Jackie Kashian‘s routine “Animals” is from her It Is Never Going To Be Bread album. She has a podcast called The Dork Forest and…
Know Your Meme Acquired by Cheezburger Network
Know Your Meme, which was launched at Rocketboom three years ago, has been acquired by Cheezburger Network. Cheezburger, the Internet publisher best known for popularizing…