Cash is an antiquated concept. It originated thousands of years ago as a banking receipt that bearers could exchange for stored grain or gold. Today it’s little more than an abstract concept, its value tied to perception instead of goods. More »
A new measurement tool that uses light detection and ranging (or LiDAR) can show how earthquakes have changed the landscape down to a few inches — and that can help us prepare for difficult-to-predict earthquakes. More »
Rob Beschizza over at BoingBoing put together this awesome video that runs through more or less every iteration of every design Apple’s ever done. It’s mesmerising how even the retro Apple stuff is so obviously ancient but still abides by the same tenets of design as today’s stuff. More »
Harvey Norman’s doing a deal on its Photo prints (and photo books), chopping 40% off the asking price. It’s not really sensible for most folks to keep a photo-quality A3 (or larger) printer handy for those few times that you want a large photo shot, so this could be a good money saving deal. [Harvey Norman]
Through technology, we’ve developed the ability to reach out into the distant corners of the universe. Rovers, orbiters and deep-space probes. But regardless of how far away from us they extend, they all reach from a single point of origin: Earth. More »
After witnessing a fellow train passenger swiping an unattended iPhone, one brave chap decided to take action — in the form of video taping and yelling. Oh, the yelling. This could not be more hilarious and silly and proper and kind. More »
You probably know Sigma for its inexpensive alternatives to brand-name lenses, but the company also makes some fine digital cameras. The newly rebooted DP-series compact cameras pack the same sensor technology as the company’s excellent $US3300 SD1 DSLR. More »
