Rabu, 02 Mei 2018

Tech In Your Face

On the tenth anniversary of Iron Man and with the release of Avengers: Infinity War, vfxblog asked several members of that original HUD creation group how they made a visual effect for the ages.
Digg Editions
Morning · Wed, May 02
SPONSORED BY logo-1
STARK CONTRASTS
A-HUD OF ITS TIME
The Oral History Of Iron Man's Original HUD
vfxblog.com
On the tenth anniversary of Iron Man and with the release of Avengers: Infinity War, vfxblog asked several members of that original HUD creation group how they made a visual effect for the ages.
REAL LIFE CONSEQUENCES
The Internet Made Sex Work Safer. Now Congress Has Forced It Back Into The Shadows
theverge.com
How did FOSTA — a bill pitched as a way to end trafficking and make women safer — wind up driving women to work on the street, putting their lives and safety at risk in the process?
ROCKING THE SUBURBS
The Rise Of The Rural Creative Class
citylab.com
A growing body of research shows that innovative businesses are common in rural areas, and rural innovation gets a boost from the arts.
GEAR WE DIGG | SPONSORED
This Travel Bag > Your Travel Bag
nomatic.com
The magicians at NOMATIC have figured out how to create a space for everything you need to take without taking up too much space. Their Travel Bag is designed for 3-7 day trips and has all the organization you want without any of the bulk.
GAINING FROM BEHIND
ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER
Running Tips For People Who Want To Become Runners
gq.com
Ready to chase your weekend warrior dreams, but aren't sure where to start? Two running coaches help de-mystify the process.
JUST DO IT
Nike Is Trying To Be Less Of A Boys' Club
racked.com
The company is promoting women to high-level positions, and it says this is just the beginning.
WOULDN'T WE LIKE TO KNOW
LITTLE MAN
Is This A Man With A Baby Body Or A Baby With A Man's Head?
digg.com
It's neither, it's just a perfectly photographed optical illusion. But we had you thinking for a second, huh?
EMOTIONS TASTE GREAT
Why You Eat Your Feelings, According To Science
munchies.vice.com
Eating sweet things produces dopamine in your brain, which your brain just freaking loves.
EITHER WORKS
Is Your Job Lynchian, Or Is It More Kafkaesque?
longreads.com
David Graeber's "Bullshit Jobs" and Alison Green's "Ask a Manager" offer differing views — and some good advice.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
WOODSTOCK:DRUGS::COACHELLA:PHONES
Coachella Is A Hellscape Where Everyone Is On Their Phones
digg.com
The popular Southern California music festival for Millennials and Gen Z sounds fun in theory. In practice, however, it sure does look like a boring outdoor party where everyone just scrolls through Instagram.
IN THE NEWS
Snap's Slowdown Stirs Doubt On Redesign, Triggering Share Plunge
Tornadoes Strike The Plains With More Severe Weather Expected
Nation's Top Teachers Confront Betsy DeVos In Private Meeting
Kanye West Says That He Thinks Slavery Was 'A Choice', TMZ Staffer Tears Him A New One
Facebook's Announces Dating Feature, And Other F8 Highlights
VACUUMS WE DIGG | SPONSORED
It's Time To Get That Roomba You've Been Eyeing
woot.com
Of all the jobs robots will eventually take over, sweeping floors isn't one we're going to complain about.
Maybe today's the day to take a phone break so you don't end up like those folks at Coachella.

Selasa, 01 Mei 2018

Building Yourself Up

In Finland, people whose sickness is linked to certain buildings fear being labelled as mentally ill, while scientists search for evidence that their condition is "real".
Digg Editions
Morning · Tue, May 01
SPONSORED BY Onsen-logo
HEAD CASES
CONSTRUCTING AN ILLNESS
Is Sick Building Syndrome All In Our Heads?
digg.com
In Finland, people whose sickness is linked to certain buildings fear being labelled as mentally ill, while scientists search for evidence that their condition is "real".
THE MOST SECRET OF NAZI HISTORIES
They Saved Hitler's Skull. Or Did They?
slate.com
A new book reopens the decades-old controversy about how exactly Adolf Hitler died, and what happened to his body.
BIG QUESTIONS
Out Of The Armchair
aeon.co
A growing number of philosophers are conducting experiments to test their arguments. Is this the future for philosophy?
TOWELS WE DIGG | SPONSORED
This Is The Most Absorbent Towel We've Ever Used
onsentowel.com
You think you want plush towels, then you try these and realize you're wrong. Fast drying, crazy absorbent, longest lasting towels ever. Meet Onsen, the last towel you'll ever need.
OUR DIET STARTS TOMORROW
SPIDER BITES
What Happens When You Eat Nothing But Bugs For A Week
vice.com
For seven days, I only ate grasshoppers, worms and tarantulas. It was absolutely awful.
PAIRS WELL WITH DORITOS
Just What The Heck Is In Mountain Dew?
melmagazine.com
All 13 ingredients in this gamer sustainer, explained (yep, even erythorbic acid).
AN UNNATURAL SELECTION
How The FDA's New Definition For 'Natural' Food Could Affect Your Pantry
bonappetit.com
The FDA wants to weigh in on this nutritional buzzword, and their decision might change what you reach for on the shelf.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
HOW
We Have No Idea What's Happening In This Video Where A Man Appears To Travel Down The Side Of A Building?
digg.com
We need answers.
IN THE NEWS
WhatsApp Founder Plans To Leave After Broad Clashes With Parent Facebook
The US Government Paid Over $60M To Cover Claims Against Border Patrol
Stormy Daniels Sues Trump Over 'Con Job' Tweet
Amazon Fulfillment Center In Virginia Catches Fire, Cause Unknown
Russia's First Floating Nuclear Power Plant Headed To The Arctic
Google Alum Raises $20M To Build A Voice Assistant For Doctors
DIGG PICKS
This $35 Shower Head Turns Any Shower Into A Spa
amazon.com
Want an easy way to upgrade your bathroom? Switch your shower head. With two heads and six settings, this one über upgrades your shower situation.
It's May.