Ann Marie Almariei

  1. May 17, 2012

    thedailyfeed:

    Without a doubt the best thing you’ll see on the Internet today: Lithuanian photographer Tadao Cern’s hilarious series entitled “Blow Job” that depicts people experiencing gale-force winds directly to the face. Strap yourself in and prepare to die laughing — the Facebook album’s up to 100 photos. 

    (From ThisIsColossal) 

  2. May 14, 2012

    brit: Did you love Etch A Sketch as a kid? Then you’ve gotta check out the Etcher, an iPad case that transforms your iPad into a fully functional Etch A Sketch. Save and share drawings, and then shake to erase! 

    brit:

    Did you love Etch A Sketch as a kid? Then you’ve gotta check out the Etcher, an iPad case that transforms your iPad into a fully functional Etch A Sketch. Save and share drawings, and then shake to erase! 

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  3. May 8, 2012

    Nike in Mexico has launched an online auction site for exclusive products, with a twist. People can only bid with kilometres they’ve run.  (via Nike, Under Armour / Motivating Factors / Contagious Magazine)

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  4. May 7, 2012

    Touché: Enhancing Touch Interaction on Humans, Screens, Liquids, and Everyday Objects (by DisneyResearchHub)

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  5. May 5, 2012

    fastcompany: Zynga, a publicly traded company, is trying to prove it spent hundreds of millions of dollars on more than just a blank piece of paper and a few digital crayons. Yesterday, the company’s advertising platform for Draw Something was unveiled for the first time—and, if not handled with some finesse, it’s a great potential example of forced brand interaction. Advertisers now have the option to purchase drawing terms related to their brands. When a user opens Draw Something, the game gives three options to choose from—say, tennis, pancake, or snowball—which players then doodle for a friend, who in turn has to guess what that user has drawn. Soon, however, users will start to see brands among the fun options typically available—imagine trying to draw Hewlett-Packard or Toyota—which could quickly turn the game into a mobile version of Brand Tags. The NHL is one of the earliest advertisers on the platform, hoping to promote the Stanley Cup playoffs. But not all brands are as player-friendly as the hockey league. Read more-> At least they’re adding more words…

    fastcompany:

    Zynga, a publicly traded company, is trying to prove it spent hundreds of millions of dollars on more than just a blank piece of paper and a few digital crayons. Yesterday, the company’s advertising platform for Draw Something was unveiled for the first time—and, if not handled with some finesse, it’s a great potential example of forced brand interaction.

    Advertisers now have the option to purchase drawing terms related to their brands. When a user opens Draw Something, the game gives three options to choose from—say, tennis, pancake, or snowball—which players then doodle for a friend, who in turn has to guess what that user has drawn. Soon, however, users will start to see brands among the fun options typically available—imagine trying to draw Hewlett-Packard or Toyota—which could quickly turn the game into a mobile version of Brand Tags. The NHL is one of the earliest advertisers on the platform, hoping to promote the Stanley Cup playoffs. But not all brands are as player-friendly as the hockey league.

    Read more->

    At least they’re adding more words…

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  6. May 5, 2012

    thedailyfeed:

    Screw keeping your eyes on the road. This pimped-out Cadillac Escalade ESV has an exercise bike, a massive HDTV and 4G Wi-Fi. All for just $250K!

    Omg hope it comes with a driver

  7. May 1, 2012

    thedailywhat: Post-Apocalyptic World of the Day: Lucie & Simon, a self-taught artistic duo out of France, have traveled the world photographing major metropolitan areas — such as Times Square and the Louvre — without signs of life. Their technique involves using a neutral density filter that allows for extra-long exposures, which removes moving objects like people and cars. Don’t miss the rest of their series, Silent World, or the short film that pairs their images with music. [twistedsifter]

    thedailywhat:

    Post-Apocalyptic World of the Day: Lucie & Simon, a self-taught artistic duo out of France, have traveled the world photographing major metropolitan areas — such as Times Square and the Louvre — without signs of life. Their technique involves using a neutral density filter that allows for extra-long exposures, which removes moving objects like people and cars.

    Don’t miss the rest of their series, Silent World, or the short film that pairs their images with music.

    [twistedsifter]

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  8. May 1, 2012

    thetuesdayten: Think GPS is cool? IPS will blow your mind.  IPS. Indoor Positioning System. Yes, it’s just what it sounds like: Google Maps but for inside. And according to this article, we’re getting pretty close: Last year Google Maps began introducing floor plans of shopping malls, airports and other large commercial areas. Nokia has also invested in IPS, but based on 3-D models and not just 2-D floor plans. The future is here - It’s just not widely distributed yet ;)

    thetuesdayten:

    Think GPS is cool? IPS will blow your mind. 

    IPS. Indoor Positioning System. Yes, it’s just what it sounds like: Google Maps but for inside. And according to this article, we’re getting pretty close: Last year Google Maps began introducing floor plans of shopping malls, airports and other large commercial areas. Nokia has also invested in IPS, but based on 3-D models and not just 2-D floor plans. The future is here - It’s just not widely distributed yet ;)

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  9. May 1, 2012

    thetuesdayten:

    Google introduces the G Drive. 

    It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s the Google Drive! It’s like Dropbox, but better integrated. Ok, Ok, in all honesty I’ve only just downloaded mine - And in fairness, I was actually hoping Amazon would come out with something (though there’s still a chance!) - But it does seem pretty awesome. Watch the video and sign up for access. 

    (Source: drive.google.com)

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  10. April 24, 2012

    brooklynmutt: Gideon Sundback celebrated in a Google doodle Latest doodle is a giant zipper running down the search engine’s homepage marking the birthday of the zip’s inventor.

    brooklynmutt:

    Gideon Sundback celebrated in a Google doodle

    Latest doodle is a giant zipper running down the search engine’s homepage marking the birthday of the zip’s inventor.

    (via thenextweb)

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  11. March 11, 2012

    Before I Die Comes to Chicago
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  12. February 24, 2012

    An underground version of the Highline on Kickstarter. (via Make Way, High Line: Former NASA Engineer Kickstarts “LowLine” Underground Park | Co.Design: business innovation design)

    An underground version of the Highline on Kickstarter.

    (via Make Way, High Line: Former NASA Engineer Kickstarts “LowLine” Underground Park | Co.Design: business innovation design)

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  13. February 24, 2012

    Luminates app store is great for bloggers. Might be a great tool for brands to offer up to influencers. (via Image App Store - Luminate)

    Luminates app store is great for bloggers. Might be a great tool for brands to offer up to influencers.

    (via Image App Store - Luminate)

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  14. February 22, 2012

    Now this is my kind of theme park: Live Park 4D allows visitors to physically participate and interact with various 4D adventure platforms via RFID wristbands, Kinect sensors, and augmented reality technology. With over 65 different attractions over a 10,000 sq. foot area, visitors are identified by RFID, and can then use their avatars to interact with the games. via PSFK: http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/augmented-reality-4d-themepark.html#ixzz1nA5Vt2MG

    Now this is my kind of theme park:

    Live Park 4D allows visitors to physically participate and interact with various 4D adventure platforms via RFID wristbands, Kinect sensors, and augmented reality technology. With over 65 different attractions over a 10,000 sq. foot area, visitors are identified by RFID, and can then use their avatars to interact with the games. 

    via PSFK: http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/augmented-reality-4d-themepark.html#ixzz1nA5Vt2MG

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  15. February 1, 2012

    This is fantastic. I’d like this 5-year old to test brand awareness on all my accounts from now on.

    tigs:

    Fresh Impressions on Brandmarks (from my 5-year-old) (by AdamLaddVideos)

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