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NYC Subways Getting Their Very Own 47-Inch Touchscreens

Because why not? Many a New Yorker has been caught unawares by service changes, delays and other forms of public transport stuff-ups. With that in mind, NYC Transit and Cisco are installing 47-inch On the Go! Travel Stations for flustered commuters.

September 15, 2011
Geek Out

Manhattan In White Marble

It’s only fitting that New York City’s oldest and most densely populated borough has been carved into stone. Titled Little Manhattan, the stone sculpture is the handiwork of Japanese artist and architect Yutaka Sone.

News

NYC Will Have 10,000 Shared Bikes Rolling Around The Streets

After much gnashing of teeth from city residents, NYC’s transportation department has the go ahead to launch their planned bike-sharing system, comprised of 10,000 bikes and 600 stations that will cover much of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

September 10, 2011
News

New York On Alert For Car Bomb Terror Attacks

Federal officials are currently investigating a potential car bomb plot that Al Qaeda has planned for this weekend, the anniversary of 9/11. The car bomb plot is “credible” but not confirmed and is supposed to target bridges and tunnels.

August 30, 2011
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Seeing New York City During Hurricane Irene Was Like Seeing A Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland

Though New York City largely managed to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Irene, the windy bitch still managed to strip the soul of the city that never sleeps. Watch it. It was like a post-apocalyptic city evaporated of life and people.

August 27, 2011
News

NYC Orders First Mandatory Evacuation In History

We’re all laughing nervously in the office but Irene is no joke. Obama already has said the hurricane will be of historic proportions, and the City of New York has ordered the first mandatory evacuation in history.

August 24, 2011
Science

What If The Earthquake Had Hit Manhattan?

Today’s 5.9 magnitude earthquake was felt throughout the mid-Atlantic, but its epicentre — a small town in Virginia — took the brunt of its wrath. What if it had started in NYC instead? We may find out sooner than you think.

August 23, 2011
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When You Put A Megaphone In The Middle Of The City, People Will Say Nice Things

Yes, the megaphone was attached to a podium that said “Say Something Nice”, but you half expect some New York jackass to hijack the megaphone and curse everybody out (maybe it was edited out!). But seriously, watching this will brighten up your day.

August 19, 2011
Gadgets

Two Stores Selling Knock-Off Apple Gadgets Under Attack By Apple

China’s not the only country that has a problem with counterfeit Apple products — even NYC is plagued with knock-off iStuff, according to Reuters. The Queens area of New York City has seen two stores, Apple Story and Fun Zone, close.

August 18, 2011
Mobile

Paying For Parking By Phone Is The Best Thing For New York

Officials in NYC are considering testing a service that’ll let drivers pay for parking with an app or simple text. Finally. This could be the start of driving in New York not sucking so much.

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