May 24th, 2013

Mercedes-Benz asked users from all over the world to submit their personal Instagram photos to create a digital installation named #Untamed. The most inspiring photos were selected and transported to an urban loft space to revive the scenarios in the images.

(Source: highsnobiety.com)

May 23rd, 2013

Virtual supermarkets are popping up in subway stations in South Korea, where commuters can virtually shop for items while waiting for the train to come. Customers simply scan an item’s QR code using the free “Homeplus” app and can have it delivered to their doorstep before they even get home. Ranked as the 2nd most hard-working country in the world to Japan, South Korea is rewarding its workers with this timesaving gem.

(Source: travel.spotcoolstuff.com)

May 22nd, 2013

Touch and unlock! Kwikset has made it possible for your smartphone to act as your key. Use your iPhone 4s or 5 to lock, unlock, and even send eKeys to your family and friends. Say goodbye to fumbling for keys and memorizing long passcodes!

May 21st, 2013

Cement, wood, metal. Typical materials that are incorporated into buildings, right? Another one to add to that list is salt. Believe it or not, builders have been using salt (aka sodium chloride) for centuries to create structures that range from hotels and flats to mosques and churches. Some of these salt buildings are “lickable” so make sure to visit your first edible building!

(Source: Gizmodo)

May 20th, 2013

Marc Jacobs x KRINK released this video highlighting their quality markers and paint pens. The soundtrack coupled with close-up shots of paint splatters is sure to lure out the inner artist in you.

May 17th, 2013

Dubbed Sleeping Around, this pop-up shipping-cart-turned-hotel does not have an address – guests have to use a GPS to track down their room. This portable hotel includes all the amenities of a modern hotel room, and can easily set up camp anywhere from a bustling riverfront to the corner of a city street. Make sure you’re up for some spontaneity and traveling, ‘cause this hotel is constantly on the go.

May 16th, 2013

Thanks to illustrator Katie Shelley’s cookbook Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat., cooking is easy and fun again! Filled with sketches of 50 recipes, the book teaches people how to cook by “seeing” rather than “reading”. Making rice pudding or preparing lasagna no longer has to be an intimidating task – a delicious meal is just one drawing away.

May 15th, 2013

Sony Xperia ZR is the newest Android smartphone that can be immersed under 5-feet-deep fresh water. Complete with a waterproof 13-megapixel camera, this smartphone lets you venture off dry land and take HD pictures and videos of your underwater adventures.

May 14th, 2013

Made from shipping containers, Aether Apparel is the latest brand to embrace sustainable architecture. This 3-story clothing store temporarily lives in San Francisco, as part of Proxy – a two-block hub of retail stores, art galleries, and restaurants. From the metal exterior shell to the cozy interior, these pop-up shops speak to the ever-changing nature of urban landscapes.

May 13th, 2013

As we walk along hectic city streets, rarely do we ever look up at the skyscrapers around us. French artist Thomas Lamadieu, however, has a keen eye for strange and interesting shapes formed by buildings in the sky. He sees these pockets of sky as opportunities for art and lets his imagination roam free. See more “sky art” here!

May 9th, 2013

Baristas and cashiers, rejoice! DipJar has figured out a way to get your tip jar looking robust and overflowing with tips again. Pleased customers can now dip their credit or debit card into a DipJar, an electronic tip jar that collects card payments. Get ready to flash your customers a brighter smile, because “no cash” is no longer an excuse.

May 8th, 2013

Taken from the ceiling, these shocking photos capture 40-square-feet, confined living spaces that some people in Hong Kong call home. With seven million people crammed within 423 square miles, it’s no wonder that Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world.

(via The Society for Community Organization)

May 7th, 2013

For the next two days, you can explore a life-sized dollhouse decked out with furnishings from Target’s new home décor line – Threshold. The dollhouse will set up camp in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, and will be open to the public between 7am - 6:30pm. As an added bonus, visitors can snag a free makeover from beauty experts on-site.

May 6th, 2013

It’s only 12PM and your battery’s already dying? This digital Swiss Army gadget will come to your rescue. Complete with a USB, mini USB, micro USB, and iPhone plug – you won’t have to worry about getting stranded in an urban jungle with a dead phone.

May 3rd, 2013

How many times would you re-wear a shirt before an unforgivable stench or debilitating itch forces you to wash it? Wool&Prince dares you to try out their new wool button-down shirt, which claims to stay wrinkle-free, dirt-free, and smell-free even after 100 days of wearing it. For $98, this somewhat unhygienic, yet “fresh” new shirt can be yours.

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