Friday, June 24, 2016

The Amazon Echo Is Winning the Race to a Screenless Future

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.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signs

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.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

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.

Friday, June 17, 2016

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

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.

Sunday, June 12, 2016

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

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.