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08 Jun 18:03
“Squishy” Chairs by New Colony Furniture
by Jaime Derringer
“Squishy” is the best way that I can describe these chairs by Annie Evelyn of Brooklyn-based company New Colony Furniture. We first stumbled on one at WantedDesign in the RISD Alumni exhibition and then even more on the ICFF floor.
The chairs look hard and uncomfortable, but the seats are designed to be like upholstery and seem to form to your body upon touch. You’d think these were hard, but in fact, they squish right down when you put your hand on them, just like a bouncy cushion.
The Scotty chair is a collaboration with Scott Albrecht.
I am looking forward to seeing more in this collection.
08 Jun 01:19
German Was Never a Simple Language
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08 Jun 01:17
There really isn't anything that gets our little tech hearts fluttering more than a new addition to the Apple rumor mill. But with all the rumors buzzing through the interweb, it's easy to get sucked into the black hole and Google them all. So we've decided to give you a field guide to the key speculations to help you avoid all of that (and stimulate your curiosity before you go jump (or camp out) in line at your local Apple store.
It Won't Be That Cheap
There’s tons of noise about a “cheap iPhone,” but let’s not get it twisted here — “less expensive” is the term we’d roll with. While it will be significantly less then the current iPhone, it will clock in at about $300 to $350 versus $600. So, yes, there is a bit of a difference, but we think calling it cheap is a stretch. It will however have a plastic back similar to the first-generation iPhone. So, basically, imagine it will look strikingly similar to an old iPhone. Remember those things?
Finger Scanning
It wasn't long after the iPhone 5 debuted on September 21, 2012 before folks flocked to the rumor forums to speculate what the next iteration would be. The first being the term iPhone 5S. In past generations, the "S" has stood for "speed" (3GS) and "Siri" (4S). Early 2013 rumors predicted a possible fingerprint identifying feature, meaning the "s" in this 5S' case could stand for "scan." That rumor has remained a fixture in the slew of speculations, and today, Topeka Capital analyst Brian White says it will be the gadget's "killer feature."
Colors Galore
Ah, the good ol’ days — when Apple offered its items in a multitude of hues (we still miss our G3 desktops!). Well, according to CNET, the Cupertino-based company is kicking it old school (maybe!) and offering the new phones in five bright tones. We can expect to see colors like pink and blue added to the mix of options. Also, since we're on the topic of aesthetics, the iPhone 6 is rumored to come with gold-trim. Fancy! The options are endless.
More Storage, AirDrop, and iOS7
The iPhone 6 is rumored to have a whopping 128GB worth of storage, that’s no joke people. So, expect tons of more space! Also, you can get excited about AirDrop, a WiFi feature that allows you to trade files with a quick tap, without even needing to be on the same network. Finally, like Apple did with the 5 and iOS6, the newest generation is said to use iOS7, the newest software with an insanely high-def Retina display (as if the newest screens aren't HD enough). If this is true, the device's screen would be larger and the camera's resolution would be beefed up to a whopping 13 megapixels.
Release Date
Last but certainly not least — let's talk release dates. According to Business Insider, the iPhone Mini will hit the market as soon as next month! While the much-anticpated iPhone 6 is expected to roll out much later, sometime in 2014.
Photo: Via Apple
5 Rumors About The New Generation Of iPhones You Need To Know NOW
There really isn't anything that gets our little tech hearts fluttering more than a new addition to the Apple rumor mill. But with all the rumors buzzing through the interweb, it's easy to get sucked into the black hole and Google them all. So we've decided to give you a field guide to the key speculations to help you avoid all of that (and stimulate your curiosity before you go jump (or camp out) in line at your local Apple store.
It Won't Be That Cheap
There’s tons of noise about a “cheap iPhone,” but let’s not get it twisted here — “less expensive” is the term we’d roll with. While it will be significantly less then the current iPhone, it will clock in at about $300 to $350 versus $600. So, yes, there is a bit of a difference, but we think calling it cheap is a stretch. It will however have a plastic back similar to the first-generation iPhone. So, basically, imagine it will look strikingly similar to an old iPhone. Remember those things?
Finger Scanning
It wasn't long after the iPhone 5 debuted on September 21, 2012 before folks flocked to the rumor forums to speculate what the next iteration would be. The first being the term iPhone 5S. In past generations, the "S" has stood for "speed" (3GS) and "Siri" (4S). Early 2013 rumors predicted a possible fingerprint identifying feature, meaning the "s" in this 5S' case could stand for "scan." That rumor has remained a fixture in the slew of speculations, and today, Topeka Capital analyst Brian White says it will be the gadget's "killer feature."
Colors Galore
Ah, the good ol’ days — when Apple offered its items in a multitude of hues (we still miss our G3 desktops!). Well, according to CNET, the Cupertino-based company is kicking it old school (maybe!) and offering the new phones in five bright tones. We can expect to see colors like pink and blue added to the mix of options. Also, since we're on the topic of aesthetics, the iPhone 6 is rumored to come with gold-trim. Fancy! The options are endless.
More Storage, AirDrop, and iOS7
The iPhone 6 is rumored to have a whopping 128GB worth of storage, that’s no joke people. So, expect tons of more space! Also, you can get excited about AirDrop, a WiFi feature that allows you to trade files with a quick tap, without even needing to be on the same network. Finally, like Apple did with the 5 and iOS6, the newest generation is said to use iOS7, the newest software with an insanely high-def Retina display (as if the newest screens aren't HD enough). If this is true, the device's screen would be larger and the camera's resolution would be beefed up to a whopping 13 megapixels.
Release Date
Last but certainly not least — let's talk release dates. According to Business Insider, the iPhone Mini will hit the market as soon as next month! While the much-anticpated iPhone 6 is expected to roll out much later, sometime in 2014.
Photo: Via Apple
08 Jun 01:09
Hunger Games Gets Parody Treatment It Never Needed! See Starving Games Trailer HERE!
by Perez Hilton
It's true what they say: You can't spell "satire" without "a tire"!
As in, hit us over the head with a tire iron, because we'd rather be knocked unconscious than watch this awful looking Hunger Games parody!!
Ch-ch-check out The Starving Games trailer (above)!
Oooh, Avatar references and an Angry Birds plug!
All it needs now is a bit on the McCarthy hearings and this could be the most topical movie ever, LOLz, JK!
Don't get us wrong, we enjoy quality spoofs -- Airplane was a classic -- but all this ripping on Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth seems unnecessary!
The Starving Games, which stars Brant Daugherty of Pretty Little Liars and Allie Deberry, hits theaters later this year!
29 May 01:36
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24 May 01:27
15 Cards That Keep It Real: Best of The National Stationery Show
by Maxwell Tielman
Okay— what I’m about to say might alienate some aunts, uncles, mothers, fathers, and grandparents out there—but y’all need to cool it with the overly sentimental greeting cards. I know you mean well. I also know that picking out a card from the myriad available at a typical drugstore is the last thing you want to do. But honestly, it’s hard to get excited about a card that has “Dear son/daughter/nephew/niece” on it followed by a Hallmark-penned poem extolling (in fanciful scripty fonts, of course) the supposed virtues of its recipient. I don’t know if my years in New York have turned me into a hardened, emotionless cynic, but I prefer my greeting cards to be like the crazy neighbor that accosts me for walking my dogs too closely to him: blunt, to the point, and devoid of unnecessary pretense. This is why, while perusing the aisles of this week’s National Stationery Show in Manhattan, I was thrilled to see that there were numerous designers this year making exactly this type of greeting card. From newcomer Emily McDowell’s fabulously straightforward (and totally adorable) words of encouragement to Great Lakes Goods’ cards that would make any jaded Brooklynite smile, this year’s offerings were not only cute, but refreshingly real. The following 15 cards prove that sincerity isn’t about sentimentality—it’s about saying exactly what you think. (Just a note: some of the following items, for the aforementioned reasons, might be considered NSFW. If profanity isn’t your cup of tea, please pass this one over. Also, due to the nature of the Stationery Show, some of the following items aren’t available to purchase yet, but they should be in the near future! Enjoy!) —Max
Above image: I’m totally, totally obsessed with Emily McDowell’s lovely, unfiltered greeting cards. This congratulatory wedding card seems particularly apt to me, because this is exactly the reaction I have when one of my friends announces their engagement.
    
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