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March 19, 2014
Oculus Rift, Sony, And The Coming Virtual Reality Revolution
One idea is dominating this year's Game Developers Conference: virtual reality. From Treadmills to bodysuits, from guns to games, the emerging VR ecosystem is vast--and growing.
At this year's Game Developers Conference, currently underway in San Francisco, one idea has dominated the field: virtual reality.
A Sequel To The Incredibles Is On The Way. A Look At What Made The Original So Special
Pixar president Ed Catmull tells a story about how the dynamic relationship between Mr. Incredible and his wife, Elastigirl, came to be.
9 Things You Didn't Know About Elevators
Over the last 150 years, the lift has created urban life as we know it.
Few inventions have changed the design of the modern city like the elevator. The ability to shuttle groups of people rapidly hundreds of feet into the air has transformed the way we live, work, and travel. Without mechanical lifts, we could not live or work in skyscrapers. The density of metropolises like New York City would be entirely impossible, replaced by a sea of five- and six-story walkups.
Magnetic Hangers Are Perfect For Neat Freaks
These hook-free hangers make it easier to organize your closet. Bonus: no more of that awful screechy metal-on-metal scraping noise.
Hooks: good for pirates, annoying for clothes. The hooks on clothes hangers get caught in loose knits, get tangled with each other, break off, bend, and do all kinds of other irritating things. But what if we could get rid of the hooks altogether?
This Smelly Fork Adds 21 Flavors To Every Bite
If flavor is really just smell, then consider the possibilities.
What if you wanted to try a nice steak flavored with strawberries? Would you sacrifice both a prime steak and pound of organic berries to satisfy the whim? Maybe. But most of us would take the tamer route: Grab a bottle of A1 and call it a day.
Does Obesity Make Kids Do Worse In School? Only If They're Girls
Girls who struggle with weight don't do as well on mandatory achievement tests. Obese boys, on the other hand, seem to be unaffected. Why?
Puberty is hard enough on kids. It's worse for those don't conform to whatever beauty standards pre-teens are aggressively marketed these days. But a new study shows that for 11-year-old girls, obesity likely affects educational test scores throughout adolescence. For boys, the evidence remains unclear.
Avoid Red Lights And Drive With The Flow, With Audi's New Tech
No more racing to make the green. With this smart system, your car can tell you how quickly to drive to make it through the intersection--and save fuel while you're at it.
If you commute down the same long street every day, you might eventually start to crack the code of the traffic signals: At the right speed, depending on the time of day, you can keep hitting green lights. But it's a tricky thing to do on unfamiliar roads or with less predictable lights. New tech from Audi may soon be available to help tell you what the next light is going to do--both making drives a little less stressful and cutting pollution.
This New Vehicle Combines Biking, Running, And Skiing For A Truly Crazy Urban Commute
Meet the Halfbike, a new way to power yourself to work--more comfortable than a bike and less dorky (maybe?) than a Segway.
Looking a little like a reinvented unicycle with training wheels, the new Halfbike is a different take on urban commuting: It's small enough to fit on a subway car or an elevator, and possibly even more fun to ride than a regular bicycle.
Aros: A Smart Thermostat And An Air Conditioner In One
Quirky and GE teamed up on their most tempting project yet: A window unit air conditioner that can learn your habits and save you money.
For $250, the Nest thermostat will connect to the Internet and learn your habits, saving you money on your energy bills. For $300, the Aros window air conditioner will do the same thing--plus it will actually cool your apartment, too.
March 18, 2014
In San Francisco, Landlords Are Evicting Some Tenants For Using Airbnb
"Landlords are pissed off that tenants are profiting off their properties."
Landlords in San Francisco are cracking down on tenants renting out their homes on Airbnb when their leases don't allow for subletting. As a result, some San Francisco residents are facing eviction.
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