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SXSW Interactive Big Bag Illustration by Molly Crabapple
Check out the wonderful illustration that Molly Crabapple created for this year’s SXSW Interactive Big Bag of swag.
Apple Gets Cocky About iPad 2
Conan O’Brien is concerned that Apple might be getting a bit cocky with their release of iPad 2.
Surreal Sculptures by Emil Alzamora
Hi-Fructose has a great round-up of surreal sculptures by Emil Alzamora. This one is “Afterlife Afterthought” from 2006.
The Next Step in Aquatic Pets: Jellyfish
Jellyfish Art is San Francisco-based purveyor a of fine jellyfish and aquariums. They offer desktop aquariums, but for the discerning jellyfish enthusiast, witness the Monaco,…
Into the Zone: The Story of The Cacophony Society
Our friend Jon Alloway has just launched the website and posted the trailer for Into the Zone: The Story of The Cacophony Society, his upcoming…
Big Man Japan, A 1950’s Japanese Monster Movie Mockumentary
Not sure how I missed the wonderfully ridiculous "deadpan mockumentary" of meta-Godzilla-esqueness that is Big Man Japan.
Worldchanging: A User’s Guide for the 21st Century (Updated Edition)
A revised and updated version of the book Worldchanging: A User’s Guide for the 21st Century has been released. The book is edited by Alex…
A Game Where You Identify Famous Objects from Classic Movies
Famous Objects from Classic Movies by Ji Lee is an clever little online game that presents the player with the silhouette of a famous movie…
Solowheel, An Electric Gyro Stabilized Unicycle
The Solowheel by Inventist is a battery powered gyro stabilized unicycle that can be folded up and carried when not in use. Watch how the…
PAX East 2011, A Penny Arcade Gaming Festival In Boston
PAX East 2011, a 3 day gaming festival run by Penny Arcade, takes place March 11-13 in Boston. This year’s featured music guests include our…