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- These Earbuds Will Fit Perfectly In Your Ear
- Did Everyone In Ancient Societies Die Young?
- Somebody Leaked The Source Code For Windows XP. Now, Many Organizations Might Be In Danger
- A Brief History of Mashed Potatoes
- The World’s Tiniest, and Probably the Most Challenging, Rubik’s Cube
- Violin Virtuoso Chloe Chua Teaches TwoSet Violin
- 1990 in Music
- A Modern Coffee Shop Inside A Traditional Korean House
- Turn Your iPhone Into A Magic Mouse
- This Air Purifier Has A Mini Forest In It
- Pantone Debuts New Color Called “Period”
- Foldable Coffee Cup
| These Earbuds Will Fit Perfectly In Your Ear Posted: 02 Oct 2020 02:49 PM PDT
What makes a good earbud and a great earbud? The former fits quite right in your ear, while the latter fits perfectly in your ear. And if you're not content with good earbuds, then Ultimate Ears just might be the perfect earbuds for you. It's a little expensive, however. Ultimate Ears wants to offer that option to more people — without making them go to their local audiologist for a[n] ear mold. The company's new $249 UE Fits have gel-filled tips that, through a 60-second process initiated on your smartphone, will permanently harden in the shape of your ears. "This personalized fit provides wearable comfort free of pressure, pain or irritation, even after extended use," the company said in today's press release for the earbuds. "UE Fits also offer superior passive noise isolation as the fitted tips create a natural seal that blocks ambient noise." Know more about these earbuds over at The Verge. Well, what do you think? Is the price reasonable? (Image Credit: Ultimate Ears/ The Verge)  |
| Did Everyone In Ancient Societies Die Young? Posted: 02 Oct 2020 02:49 PM PDT
Apparently, there is a myth that people in ancient societies die by their 30s. Popular knowledge, however, contradicts this myth. We know for a fact that there are people who have lived a long, full life in the ancient world, with their stories told in historical documents. We also have statues and busts that depict old age, such as those of philosophers. If everyone died young in ancient societies, how then does one explain where they got an idea of how old people would like? The question is, if we somehow know that some people lived a long life in the ancient past, then where did this myth come from? The answer over at Big Think. (Image Credit: Marie-Lan Nguyen/ Wikimedia Commons) |
| Somebody Leaked The Source Code For Windows XP. Now, Many Organizations Might Be In Danger Posted: 02 Oct 2020 02:48 PM PDT
Security updates for the Windows XP operating system stopped in 2014. Despite this being the case, some organizations and businesses still use the outdated operating system, and now they might be in danger because of a recent leak circulating online. The leaked torrent files, published on the bulletin board website 4chan, include the source code for Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2003, MS DOS 3.30, MS DOS 6.0, Windows 2000, Windows CE 3, Windows CE 4, Windows CE 5, Windows Embedded 7, Windows Embedded CE, Windows NT 3.5 and Windows NT 4. [...] According to a report from computer security company F-Secure, on average it takes about 20 minutes for a Windows XP machine to be hacked once it's connected to the internet. [...] Windows XP is still used by people, airlines, banks, organisations and in industrial environments [over the world]. Learn more details about this over at The Conversation. What are your thoughts about this one? (Image Credit: @RoninDey/ Twitter) |
| A Brief History of Mashed Potatoes Posted: 02 Oct 2020 02:48 PM PDT
We also learn the different methods of making mashed potatoes and how Thomas Jefferson made his from spuds he dehydrated. This history is available in both text and video form at Mental Floss. |
| The World’s Tiniest, and Probably the Most Challenging, Rubik’s Cube Posted: 02 Oct 2020 10:18 AM PDT
When Ernő Rubik invented the Rubik's Cube (originally called Magic Cube) in 1974, he did not expect it to be as popular as it is today. Over 40 years after its invention, the three-dimensional combination puzzle is still a subject of many books and videos. This isn't surprising, considering that this puzzle has over 43 quintillion combinations. But this might just be the most challenging Rubik's Cube of all. That's because it's only .39 inches tall. Japanese toy company Mega House has introduced an officially-licensed Rubik's Cube that was made in collaboration with metal precision processing company Iriso Seimitsu Co. Ltd. using precision metallurgy to craft a diversion sized for a Keebler elf. Each colored piece is only .10 inches. And instead of having a white side, Mega House left the metal unpainted. There's even an engraved Rubik's logo. While it's totally functional, you'll need to have some nimble fingers to manipulate it. But don't think that this cube is cheap because of its tiny size. Mega House is selling it for 180,000 yen, or about $1700, and will begin shipping it at the end of December. Well, what do you think? (Image Credit: MegahouseJP/ YouTube) |
| Violin Virtuoso Chloe Chua Teaches TwoSet Violin Posted: 02 Oct 2020 10:05 AM PDT
Imagine having such a hard time playing a piece that you ask for help from a professor, and then finding out that your professor is only a 13-year-old kid. I don't know if there's something more intimidating than this kind of situation. In this video, Brett and Eddy get schooled by prodigy violinist Chloe Chua. (Image Credit: TwoSetViolin/ YouTube)
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| Posted: 02 Oct 2020 10:05 AM PDT
See also: previous Hood Internet mashups of music from a particular year. |
| A Modern Coffee Shop Inside A Traditional Korean House Posted: 02 Oct 2020 08:55 AM PDT
The Cerulean Coffee Shop, located in Jongno-gu, South Korea is housed in a reinterpreted hanok, a Korean traditional house. Studio Stof managed to turn the hanok into a modern coffee shop without losing the traditional feel of the hanok. ArchDaily shares how the studio managed to complete the coffee shop: The cafe is mainly divided into two zones, which are the newly built zone where baristas make coffee and the traditional hanok zone where customers can sit and drink coffee. There are only coffee scents, conversation sounds, and skylights in the new zone, a platform for entry and exit. There is even no sound of music. Stof imagined that customers would be able to watch leaves falling in autumn and snowflakes in winter while waiting for coffee though the open ceiling of the waiting area in the new zone. The other space of traditional hanok has a long stretch of seats along with the structure of the old house, allowing customers to see the yard and the sky. This is the space where the eyes would naturally stay outside of the room by intentionally lowering the lighting level inside. A method of indirect lighting was used as a whole for natural mood of the indoor spaces. In particular, the custom-made floor stand lamp designed by [stof] is adjustable to control the direction of light. The design was inspired by traditional Korean candle holder which the direction of emitted light varies depending on the type of decor installed behind the candlesticks. Image via ArchDaily |
| Turn Your iPhone Into A Magic Mouse Posted: 02 Oct 2020 08:29 AM PDT
This pop socket can transform your iPhone into another gadget. Meet the Magic Mouse Mini, a pop socket that can turn your iPhone into a mouse for your computer! Unfortunately, the pop socket is still a concept, so you won't find it in stores. Created by Yongbin Kim, the Magic Mouse Mini has a switch that turns the optical sensor on, turning your iPhone into a magic mouse: Switch the device on, and the optical sensor above the Apple logo powers on, turning your iPhone into a magic mouse! The iPhone and the socket at the back work in tandem to replicate the Magic Mouse experience. The optical sensor on the socket helps with cursor-tracking, while the iPhone's touchscreen shoulders the responsibility of providing the control surface, allowing you to left-click, right-click, pinch, zoom, scroll, and do a variety of other gestures, just like you would on a Magic Mouse. I'd surmise the Magic Mouse Mini concept would work remarkably well with iMacs and MacBooks, but would even probably do a pretty good job with iPads too! It's a small, clever addon that helps your phone (by allowing you to grip it better), and helps your MacOS devices too, by giving you a Magic Mouse experience without having to shell out a hundred bucks for a new Magic Mouse. Image via Yanko Design |
| This Air Purifier Has A Mini Forest In It Posted: 02 Oct 2020 08:29 AM PDT
The Briiv Air Filter is a gadget and an aesthetic piece at the same time. The self-proclaimed "world's most sustainable air purifier" contains a miniature forest that provides fresh air in any indoor space. Isn't that amazing? The air purifier contains a beautiful terrarium with natural filters and high-tech design, proving that plant-based designs can be effective, as My Modern Met details: The innovative air filter has a minimalist appearance, but it contains an ingenious four-layer filtration system which removes 97.84% of airborne particles. The top layer of moss inside the glass terrarium first traps the largest particles—such as pollen and allergens. Next, a layer of coconut fibers filters bacteria and mold spores. The two final layers then ensure maximum air purity. Crafted from the cocoons of humanely raised silkworms, a silk matrix of nanoscale mesh traps the floating dust which is invisible to the naked eye. Finally, a layer of activated carbon removes unpleasant odors and gases. The result is healthy air with a fresh, clean feel. In fact, one Briiv Air Filter efficiently provides the air quality benefits of 3,043 houseplants. Developed by sustainable design experts Sean Sykes and James Whitfield, Briiv is guided by a circular design process. This means the designers consider the "circle" through which a product moves from conception to eventual disposal. To ensure true sustainability, each of the four filter layers is completely natural and biodegradable. When the affordable replacements are inserted every six months, the old filters can go straight into a compost bin. This is in contrast to the standard HEPA filters used in most air purifiers which take thousands of years to decompose. With Briiv, consumers can avoid contributing to the problem of landfill accumulation. Image via My Modern Met |
| Pantone Debuts New Color Called “Period” Posted: 02 Oct 2020 08:29 AM PDT
Period is a candy apple shade, intended to draw cheerful attention to the fact that periods are normal and shouldn't be stigmatized. The "energizing and dynamic red" aims to embolden those who menstruate to not be ashamed of themselves. Period is a partnership of Pantone with the menstrual cup company Intimina, as Glamour details: "To own their period with self-assurance; to stand up and passionately celebrate the exciting and powerful life force they are born with; to urge everyone, regardless of gender, to feel comfortable to talk spontaneously and openly about this pure and natural bodily function." Well, huzzah. Is it possible to be laughing very hard at corporate-speak and quite moved by it at the same time? The fact that, at any given time, a woman could be quietly seeping into her underpants and is fully expected to hide it—even though it can be incredibly painful!—is one of patriarchal society's most clownish rules. If color institutes want to do their part changing this, well, governments, politicians, religious leaders, and celebrities, get in line behind Pantone! Pantone says the shade is "an original red color emblematic of a steady flow during menstruation," adding that it worked with a gynecologist and examined research before landing on the shade. But Pressman adds in a P.R. statement, "By no means is this supposed to be an accurate depiction. Instead, we created a visual identifier of a red shade that would help Intimina leverage the power of color to share their story." But wouldn't a more realistic warm rust-colored red-brown with hints of deep scarlet be just as great? Image via Glamour |
| Posted: 02 Oct 2020 08:28 AM PDT
Coffee cups are now available without the traditional plastic lid. The Unocup is a coffee cup with an origami lid that lets you fold into place to seal the cup. The cup is a 100% plastic-free, compostable unit that replaces the traditional lid with paper folds that seal the drink tightly, as FastCompany details: "When people think of sustainable solutions," Papo says, "they think of certain compromises that have to be made. What's really exciting about this is that it's a sustainable and practical solution at the same time." Currently fulfilling small orders, ranging from 10 to 2,000 cups, that have come off Kickstarter, Chan and Papo are meeting with investors and aiming for a larger rollout to restaurants, coffee shops, and airports by early 2021. Image via FastCompany |
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