pocket: harvard's ionic gel speakers are stretchable and almost invisible

harvard's ionic gel speakers are stretchable and almost invisiblejeong-yun sun (left) and christoph keplinger (right)image © eliza grinnell in a materials science laboratory at harvard's school of engineering and applied sciences, a transparent disk connected to a laptop fills the room with music



via Pocket http://www.designboom.com/technology/harvards-ionic-transparent-gel-speakers/#.UiCRqblBVDI.twitter

pocket: Best way to deal with copycats? Don’t

Warby Parker has worked really hard to build up its brand. Like, really, really hard. A-B testing the difference between “collegiate” and “preppy” hard. It has paid off — Warby Parker has a strong brand, and naturally, others in the world want to capitalize on it.



via Pocket http://pandodaily.com/2013/08/30/best-way-to-deal-with-copycats-dont/

pocket: Blog Posts

The first ever official Moodle MOOC Massive Open Online Course "Teaching with Moodle" is about to start. It is free and made by the people at Moodle Headquarters. The course facilitator is the fabulous Mary Cooch. Don't miss this if you're interested in teaching with Moodle!



via Pocket http://feeds.liip.ch/~r/liip_blog/~3/oZxgvb49TI0/moodle-mooc.html

listened to: Higher Level by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/Higher+Level

listened to: Stop Frontin' by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/Stop+Frontin%27

listened to: "P" Is Still Free by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/%22P%22+Is+Still+Free

listened to: Return Of The Boom Bap by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/Return+Of+The+Boom+Bap

listened to: Brown Skin Woman by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/Brown+Skin+Woman

listened to: Uh Oh by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/Uh+Oh

listened to: Mad Crew by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/Mad+Crew

listened to: Sound of Da Police by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/Sound+of+Da+Police

listened to: Slap Them Up by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/Slap+Them+Up

listened to: I Can't Wake Up by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/I+Can%27t+Wake+Up

listened to: Mortal Thought by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/Mortal+Thought

listened to: Black Cop by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/Black+Cop

listened to: Outta Here by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/Outta+Here

listened to: KRS-One Attacks by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/KRS-One+Attacks

listened to: KRS-One Attacks by KRS-One

Artist: KRS-One

Album: Return Of The Boom Bap

via Last.fm http://www.last.fm/music/KRS-One/_/KRS-One+Attacks

pocket: First Listen: Bob Dylan, Highlights From 'Another Self Portrait (1969-1971)'

If Bob Dylan's long career as a genius of the American spirit has taught us anything, it's that one fan's trash is another one's treasure. "I never looked at songs as 'good' or 'bad,' only different kinds of good ones," he once said.



via Pocket http://www.npr.org/2013/08/18/210228529/first-listen-bob-dylan-highlights-from-another-self-portrait-1969-1971

pocket: Three abolishes roaming charges for seven countries

Three has announced that it has abolished international roaming charges in seven countries. The service is available to Three customers travelling to the Republic of Ireland, Australia, Italy, Austria, Hong Kong, Sweden and Denmark.



via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23896896#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

pocket: Outbox is taking on the Post Office, and if it’s not a total trainwreck, it will be awesome

The last time Pando checked in with Outbox, the startup was merrily on its way to revolutionizing how people get their mail. It had partnered with a post office in Texas and was scanning beta users’ mail in warehouses before the post office ever delivered them to people’s doors.



via Pocket http://pandodaily.com/2013/08/29/outbox-is-taking-on-the-post-office-and-if-its-not-a-total-trainwreck-it-will-be-awesome/

pocket: New Snowden Leak Reports ‘Groundbreaking’ NSA Crypto-Cracking

The latest published leak from NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden lays bare classified details of the U.S. government’s $52.6 billion intelligence budget, and makes the first reference in any of the Snowden documents to a “groundbreaking” U.S.



via Pocket http://feeds.wired.com/c/35185/f/661370/s/308fdd6c/sc/21/l/0L0Swired0N0Cthreatlevel0C20A130C0A80Cblack0Ebudget0C/story01.htm

pocket: Watch out, startup communities: The Congressmen are coming

The worlds of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill are still separated by more than just thousands of miles. The two cultures – one predicated on agility and risk, the other on process and consultation – occupy opposite ends of the ideological spectrum when it comes to Getting Things Done.



via Pocket http://pandodaily.com/2013/08/29/watch-out-startup-communities-the-congressmen-are-coming/

pocket: Expert Advice: 15 Things to Know About Knives

When it comes to knives, there's really only one place to go in San Francisco: Town Cutler. Many of the city's famed chefs and serious foodies come to Galen Garretson's store to keep their knives sharp and up to snuff.



via Pocket http://www.remodelista.com/posts/expert-advice-knife-advice-from-the-town-cutler

pocket: Move Fast. Speak Up. Decide and Own. Drive Change at Logitech in Lausanne, Switzerland

Are you a creative experienced CMF Designer looking for the opportunity to positively impact the lives millions of people and collaborate with a high-calibre multidisciplinary international team redefining the future of Logitech products?



via Pocket http://www.core77.com/blog/jobs/move_fast_speak_up_decide_and_own_drive_change_at_logitech_in_lausanne_switzerland_25456.asp

pocket: Ladder by Charlie Styrbjörn Design

Gothenburg designer Charlie Styrbjörn will present a ladder with curving linked rungs during the London Design Festival next month. Working under Charlie Styrbjörn Design, the designer steam-bent sections of solid wood to maintain the direction of the grain along the shaped sections.



via Pocket http://www.dezeen.com/2013/08/30/ladder-by-charlie-styrbjorn-design/

The downside of following “everybody”

On Tuesday, I mentioned the “tyranny of extroverts,” a set of expected behaviors assumed to be superior, simply because they are louder or more visible.



via Pocket http://pandodaily.com/2013/08/29/the-downside-of-following-everybody/

Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal: From fake IDs to non-profit work to hipster glasses

Kym McNicholas is an Emmy Award winning reporter (3x Emmy nominated), with 18 years experience in broadcasting. She has spent most of her career in finance and technology, most recently at Forbes.



via Pocket http://pandodaily.com/2013/08/29/warby-parkers-neil-blumenthal-from-fake-ids-to-non-profit-work-to-hipster-glasses/

INDEX Award Winner: Copenhagen Unveils Comprehensive Climate Adaptation Plan to Reduce Flooding and Boost Local Economy

Storms, sea level rise, and extreme drought are only predicted to accelerate in the decades ahead. Combined with unprecedented urban population growth, this unpredictable weather is a recipe for costly, life-threatening disaster in the world’s biggest cities.



via Pocket http://inhabitat.com/copenhagen-unveils-comprehensive-climate-adaptation-plan-to-reduce-flooding-and-boost-local-economy/

Hands in Factory launches a 500 piece limited edition Baby Horns x3!

Hands in Factory launches a 500 piece limited edition Baby Horns x3!



via Pocket http://www.notcot.org/post/54952/

Hands in Factory Baby Horns x 3

Hands in Factory, the duo of Designer UpTeMPO and Modeller RockOON, have been wowing collectors with their intriguing Running Horns figure project for awhile now.



via Pocket http://www.vinylpulse.com/2013/08/hands-in-factory-baby-horns-x-3.html

Time-Lapse of the Restoration and Colorization of an Old Photo

This time-lapse video shows the painstaking process of digitally restoring and colorizing a badly deteriorated old photograph. The time-lapse is by TheHatersalad of THS Photo Restoration.



via Pocket http://laughingsquid.com/time-lapse-of-the-restoration-and-colorization-of-an-old-photo/

ROTODRAWING : Trio And Free / New Project And New Contraption. Hanged From Above, They Are Really Free To Move, Creating... : #54956 : NOTCOT.ORG

ROTODRAWING - trio and free / new project and new contraption. hanged from above, they are really free to move, creating a unpredictable result



via Pocket http://www.notcot.org/post/54956/

Flipboard competitor Material goes live

Flipboard (and Google Currents, et al) competitor Material has gone live in the App Store. From a quick glance, Material look like just another magazine-type newsreader, but Material has tackled one of the biggest annoyances about newsreaders that others haven't: the setup.



via Pocket http://www.tuaw.com/2013/08/28/flipboard-competitor-material-goes-live/

Explosions in the Sky, Abstract Photos of Fireworks Captured With a Macro Lens

Dallas-based photographer Nick Pacione has created “Explosions in the Sky,” abstract, flower-like photos of fireworks captured with a macro lens this past Fourth of July. For the rest of the series, head over to Pacione’s website.



via Pocket http://laughingsquid.com/explosions-in-the-sky-abstract-photos-of-fireworks-captured-with-a-macro-lens/

Don’t Just Say It, Display It: Visually Enhance Your Professional Story on your LinkedIn Profile [SLIDESHOW]

There are hundreds of ways for us to express ourselves in our daily lives. From the clothes we wear to the words we choose to use, the pictures we share and the music we play — the possibilities are endless. This is equally important in the professional context, as no two professionals are alike.



via Pocket http://blog.linkedin.com/2013/05/01/visually-enhance-your-professional-story-on-your-linkedin-profile/?utm_content=sf16516747&utm_medium=spredfast&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=LinkedIn+Social&sf16516747=1

typesetwith.me | A typography and legibility sandbox

Legibility is important to effective communication online and in print. Learn how various typographic properties and metrics interact with each other to affect the legibility of your message. Click any term to see what it means. Adjust the sliders to discover legible combinations.



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Willis Earl Beal - Coming Through (feat. Cat Power)

Tour Dates September 21st - Tilburg, Holland Incubate Festival 23rd - Amsterdam, Holland MC Theater 25th - Berlin, Germany Privat Club 26th - Copenhagen, Denmark Vega 27th - Hamburg, Germany Reeperbahn Festival 29th - Zurich, Switzerland Papiersaal October 3rd - London, UK St.



via Pocket http://www.dummymag.com/new-music/willis-earl-beal-coming-through-feat.-cat-power

King Krule - ‘6 Feet Beneath the Moon’

It must feel strange for Archy Marshall to read reviews of his music.



via Pocket http://www.dummymag.com/reviews/king-krule-6-feet-beneath-the-moon

OS X menu bar app released to control Hue lighting

Earlier this year, Philips released its Hue Connected lighting system, which are WiFi- light bulbs users can control via an iOS app. The lights have proved insanely popular among both techies and ordinary consumers. Last March, Philips released an official SDK for the lights.



via Pocket http://www.tuaw.com/2013/08/29/os-x-menu-bar-app-released-to-control-hue-lighting/

Carnegie Wave Energy to Launch the World's First Wave-Powered Desalination Plant

Carnegie Wave Energy is planning to open the world’s first zero-emission wave powered desalination plant on Garden Island in Australia.



via Pocket http://inhabitat.com/carnegie-wave-energy-to-launch-the-worlds-first-wave-powered-desalination-plant/

Alert! GIFs now work on Facebook, thanks to Giphy

Facebook has videos, pictures, polls, weird "feelings" comments, long statuses, short statuses, and lots of ads, but until now, it didn't have those flashing reaction animations that really proved your wit. No more.



via Pocket http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57600597-1/alert-gifs-now-work-on-facebook-thanks-to-giphy/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=title

Black Betty 2K camera can shoot, cut and upload video with built-in Mac Mini

The Black Betty company has just hit the scene with a cinema camera that pulls an astounding trick -- it's got a freaking desktop computer jammed into the body. Camera-wise, there's a 2/3-inch 2K sensor with a 16mm lens mount developed by Silicon Imaging and used in films like Slumdog Millionaire.



via Pocket http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/29/black-betty-2k-camera-mac-mini/

The future of security is embedded

Mike’s post lays out what in my view is infosec’s Achilles heel: lack of strategic alignment with the business. There are very few things that basically everyone in infosec agrees on; but a near universal one is that you can, should, and will never show a Return on Security Investment.



via Pocket https://securosis.com/blog/the-future-of-security-is-embedded

Museum Quality Specimen Boxes of Popular Breakfast Cereals

CerealBoxes is a purveyor of handcrafted breakfast cereal specimen boxes that are of museum quality. Each framed specimen box includes a selection of 9 cereals, from Grape-Nuts to Froot Loops. The boxes appear to be for sale, though the tongue-in-cheek copy on the website does make one wonder.



via Pocket http://laughingsquid.com/museum-quality-specimen-boxes-of-popular-breakfast-cereals/

Hong Kong Tops Charts as World’s Most Expensive Construction Market

EC Harris’ 2013 International Construction Costs Report has named Hong Kong as the most expensive city in the world to build in.



via Pocket http://www.archdaily.com/421672/hong-kong-tops-charts-as-world-s-most-expensive-construction-market/

Mem : o Is A Charming New Tool For Visualizing Your Personal Data. Check It Out For Free On The IPad App Store. Use Mem : o ... : #54941 : NOTCOT.ORG

mem:o is a charming new tool for visualizing your personal data. Check it out for free on the iPad App Store. Use mem:o to record how many hours you worked, books you read or anything you can imagine.



via Pocket http://www.notcot.org/post/54941/

Infographic: What Does Your Handwriting Say About You?

Personality revealed through penmanship--look out for the loops and lines of a new coworker or love interest.



via Pocket http://www.fastcodesign.com/1673219/infographic-what-does-your-handwriting-say-about-you

Haptix sensor makes any surface multitouch

We've seen several interesting concepts for new input devices recently, from split keyboards to midair typing apps. Haptix is a compact 3D motion sensor that turns any flat area into a multitouch surface. It could help do away with the traditional keyboard as well as the mouse.



via Pocket http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57600381-1/haptix-sensor-makes-any-surface-multitouch/

Unlock Adobe Digital Editions. MacUpdate.com

Adobe PDF ePub DRM Removal is the best tool to remove DRM protections from Adobe Digital Editions on Mac with 1-click. It strips the PDF & ePub DRM and creates a new ebook file without DRM limitation, then you can read PDF and EPUB on iPad, NOOK, Sony Reader or other device without any limitation.



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