Václav Mlynár combines physical and digital play in Koski board game

Graduate shows 2016: these simple, wooden blocks designed by Royal College of Art graduate Václav Mlynář's contain a bridge to a hidden world that can only be unlocked by an iPad (+ movie). (more…)

The Amazon Echo Is Winning the Race to a Screenless Future

For a screen-less gadget, the Amazon Echo is a stunning success. But can it get smart enough fast enough to truly peel people away from their smartphones? The post The Amazon Echo Is Winning the Race to a Screenless Future appeared first on WIRED.

Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signs

Commercial uses have dwindled in recent years (blame LEDs), but the craft of making these neon signs is still alive. The post Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signs appeared first on WIRED.

Workers Find Safe Spaces In Private Slack Channels, But How Safe Are They?

Workers always find ways to confide - through sign language on assembly lines or now, digitally, on private Slack channels. But privacy experts warn these safe spaces may not be as safe as they seem.

COS and Hay add garden furniture to collaborative Spring 2016 collection

Fashion brand COS and furniture company Hay have updated their curated collection of furniture and homeware with a set of outdoor chairs, plant pots and accessories (+ slideshow). (more…)

A Dizzying Infographic Traipses Through 146 Years of Music

Color-coding and interconnections among 234 music genres put the history of pop music on display. The post A Dizzying Infographic Traipses Through 146 Years of Music appeared first on WIRED.

Why Most Gay Men Still Aren't Allowed to Donate Blood

The shooting at a gay night club in Orlando shines a spotlight on one of the FDA's most controversial blood donation policies. The post Why Most Gay Men Still Aren't Allowed to Donate Blood appeared first on WIRED.