Paul Graham: Why Y Combinator Replaces The Traditional Corporation
February 22nd, 2012
If Y Combinator is the next PayPal Mafia, then Paul Graham is Silicon Valley’s godfather. Graham is the cofounder of Y Combinator, the investment firm that plugs seed money ($18,000 on average) into early stage startups in exchange for mentorship and access to its ever-growing network of alumni. It’s the latter benefit that’s truly made [...]
Follow-Up: Google’s Goggles Come Into Focus
February 22nd, 2012
Google’s working on a new device, a pair of augmented reality glasses that’ve been all but confirmed by the New York Times. We looked at this idea a couple months back–now here’s what’s new. The New York Times isn’t messing around with today’s headline: “Google to Sell Heads-Up Display Glasses By Year’s End.” Nick Bilton’s [...]
Skunkworks, Reorganization, And Other Tactics To Excel In The Digital Age
February 22nd, 2012
Outside of the technology sector, most of the large companies that I encounter are startlingly similar. They’re massively successful, indisputably recognized as world-class leaders by consumers and the business community. Their executives are all quite smart and good at what they do. They acknowledge the world is going through a technological revolution and that digital [...]
Wonderful Paper Art
February 22nd, 2012
Amazing paper sculptures created by talented Brazilian artist Carlos Meira. Beautiful 3D artworks consist of intricate paper elements and figures. Also check out: Paper Wigs, Paper Gadgets, and Paper Dresses
House on Wheels
February 22nd, 2012
Beautiful 125 square foot house designed by Ann Holley and Darren Macca. ProtoHaus was made out of wood and recycled materials. It has modern kitchen, tiny bathroom, and small bedroom with comfortable bed. Mobile house is powered by solar energy. This means that you can live completely off the grid. Also check out: Electric Camper [...]
Sleeping Bag Chair
February 22nd, 2012
Comfortable lounge chair with integrated sleeping bag designed by Les M. Anais Morel and Celine Merhand created a chair that will keep you warm while you sleep, relax, watch TV, or read your favorite book. The “Cocon” blanket is removable and machine washable. Also check out: Sleep Suit, Vertical Bed, and Ostrich Pillow
Repurpose a Knife Holder to Organize Office Supplies and Notes [Clever Uses]
February 21st, 2012
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The 10 Most Popular Stories Of The Week
February 19th, 2012
Catch up on the stories readers deemed most clickworthy this week from Fast Company, Co.Design, Co.Create, and Co.Exist. This week, we revealed our annual Most Innovative Companies list. You devoured it, like you do each year. (And why wouldn’t you? It’s a roadmap to the future of business.) There’s plenty to explore in the full [...]
This Week In Bots: Boldly Pounding Fists Where No Droid Has Before
February 19th, 2012
Oribital gestures, child-like androids, robotic spacecraft–it’s all in our robotic roundup. Far out. Bot Vids: Romeo Aledbaran Robotics, best known for the pint-sized Nao research bot, have released the first clip of their Romeo project. This machine is way more sophisticated than Nao, is said to be child-sized and is beginning field trials where it [...]
Apple, Google, Facebook, And Amazon Compete In India Over Mobile, Social Networks, E-Commerce
February 19th, 2012
Google’s getting into hardware to take on Apple. And Apple could be planning a smaller iPad, to edge out Amazon’s Kindle Fire. Facebook filed a whopping big S-1 for an IPO this year, while Amazon pondered a retail store. It’s clear the Great Tech War of 2012 is going strong, and India is one of [...]
This Week’s Top Downloads [Download Roundup]
February 19th, 2012