21 MAY 2013
Park It

New apps help drivers locate parking spots

13 MAY 2013
Spot On

Free Wi-Fi hotspots are emerging in atypical venues

9 MAY 2013
Apps Against Extinction

New mobile campaigns protect and build awareness of endangered species

25 APR 2013
IPSo Facto

Indoor Positioning Systems are the next frontier in mobile navigation

24 APR 2013
Get Psyched

Virtual therapy is bringing emotional healing home

19 APR 2013
Tipping Point

New technologies advance the art of appreciation

17 APR 2013
Make Some Noise

Digital tools simulate aural environments to boost listeners’ productivity

12 APR 2013
Getting Cloudy

The cloud yields a new generation of online organizational tools

29 MAR 2013
Small Gestures

Forthcoming wireless devices control computers through physical movements

21 MAR 2013
Lighten Up

LED light bulbs are getting cheaper, subtler, and more efficient

20 MAR 2013
What’s the Password?

New gadgets help users keep their online passwords secure and organized

18 MAR 2013
Close Encounters of the 3D Kind

New technologies are poised to make 3D printing more accessible

14 MAR 2013
Full Alert

Sensory alert technologies keep users apprised of physical and social stimuli

8 MAR 2013
Whose Vine Is It Anyway?

Novel digital tools illuminate the emergence of Vine

6 MAR 2013
Ain’t No Dummy

High-tech mannequins enliven brick-and-mortar shopping

5 MAR 2013
Crowd Control

New apps help commuters avoid congestion

28 FEB 2013
(Sm)art Galleries

Museum are using apps to enhance the visitor experience

27 FEB 2013
Snap Decision

New digital tools facilitate crowdsourced decision-making

26 FEB 2013
On the Road

Automotive marketing shifts into high gear

22 FEB 2013
Summing Up

Apps use algorithms to distill content into key points

Tell Me About Yourself
Blogs that profile common individuals’ unique tastes and preferences are multiplying
Tech / 24 May 2012
The tell-all celebrity profile will never lose its appeal, but with the ascent of the creative class, it’s no longer just the lifestyles of the rich-and-famous that people want to read about. Perhaps driven by the voyeuristic tendencies bred by social media, sites highlighting the preferences, habits, and insider tips of relatively unknown, yet still extraordinary, doers and makers are cropping up across the web—and are redefining what it means to be an “influencer” in the process.
The Setup: Mac or PC? StumbleUpon or Reddit? Kindle or Nook? Tweetdeck or HootSuite? Our technology preferences have become such a matter of personal expression that they're now seen by many as a critical aspect of their so-called personal brands. The Setup is an ongoing interview series in which subjects, most of whom are technology professionals, reveal “what they use to get the job done.” While many of the products discussed have no bearing on the lives of those who don't make their livings coding websites or developing software, the site offers a telling glimpse into the brands and tools that are revered among the creators of contemporary culture.
I Am Packed: There’s no shortage of sources for travelers seeking advice from likeminded globetrotters on where to go, but there’s little information available on expert explorers’ packing predilections. I Am Packed opens the suitcases, duffles, and backpacks of travelers from around the world, giving readers insight into best packing practices. Blog creator Adam Bryce, also the style arbiter behind SLAMXHYPE, started the site as a way to pair his obsession with consumer goods with his lifelong love of discovering the world. Though Bryce curates SLAMXHYPE tightly, he launched I Am Packed in a way that casts a wider net of perspectives. Reader submissions range from Japanese office clerks to German illustrators.
Industry of One: So-called street style photography started as a way to document everyday outfits of sidewalk citizens. Yet, as the genre has been largely propelled by shutterbugs in pursuit of “off-duty” models, the subjects more often than not are knowingly dressed ready for the camera. Industry of One is a new web journal that’s taking the pretense out of faux candid personal aesthetics by spotlighting the “style trappings” of individuals in editorial format. Each elegantly shot photo essay is accompanied by an interview that digs into how the subject’s roots and profession (most, but not all, are employed in creative fields) influence his or her sartorial philosophy.
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