Alex MacLean deftly plays to our tendency to tease signals from noise with stunning aerial photos that reveal patterns in seemingly mundane things.
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Sightsmap forms an aggregation of the most photographed buildings by integrating Google's Panoramio, which allows users to tag a location or attraction within their photo.
In a colorful gradient of purples, reds, and yellows, the website reveals the most photographed places around the globe. Broad patches of purple coincide with a lesser amount of photographs, while smaller clusters of yellow reveal the locations where people can't seem to put their cameras down. Unsurprisingly, the densest areas of yellow are the world's most popular tourist spots − including New York City and cities across Europe such as Istanbul. Sightsmap is more than just a map of tourist destinations however; it also shows the close connection between architecture and what inspires people to take photos. Sightsmap forms an aggregation of the most photographed buildings by integrating Google's Panoramio, which allows users... Via Lauren Moss 
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A squeaky compilation of baby sloths making adorable sounds.
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He may be fictional, but Walter White sure knows what it takes to make a hit product.
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Downloading pirated content such as copyrighted movies or music is now illegal in the Netherlands, the Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice announced on Thursdayreports.
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Phil Libin has a bold prediction for the future, as mobile computing moves into wearables. What's next, beyond the app?
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Global ecommerce sales are expected to hit $1.5 trillion this year — a very healthy 20.1% increase from 2013. But a new study shows one surprising demographic is still devoted to shopping in brick-and-mortar stores: teenagers.
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In the last year alone, the question has shifted from whether we’ll be wearing wearables in the near future to which one is our favorite and what we want to try next.
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These photographs tell stories that go beyond words.
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A five-year-old boy from San Diego, Calif. discovered a huge flaw in Microsoft's Xbox One password security.
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Google Glass has an image problem, with bad press and privacy concerns taking hold of the narrative. But Google can still save its unusual wearable gadget.
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Typically, take-away sushi is packed in uninspiring plastic boxes—as a wonderful exception to the rule, Singapore-based designer Esther Goh has created a refreshing and colorful packaging for “Maki-San”, the city’s “first ever fully customizable...
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From magazines and posters to greeting cards and t-shirts, great illustrations can be found everywhere, but their goal is the same: to convey ideas and messages that words simply cannot describe.
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Sacré Coeur in Casablanca, Morocco was designed by French architect Paul Tournon in 1930. The cathedral's underuse (religious functions ceased in 1956) combined with its vaulting Neo-Gothic breadth, makes it the perfect venue for cultural engagement. Cue the lights: From April 3 - 6, French transmedia installation designer Miguel Chevalier bedecked the halls with Magic Carpets 2014, a projected animation that turned the institution's massive floor into a multicolored, reactive art experience. More images + video at the link... Via Lauren Moss
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Even the most faithful canine can only watch so much of the Kardashians. Realizing as much, Discovery Communications, the company behind Animal Planet, has bought an unspecified...
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Looking for some inspiration, or just have some time to kill? Cozy up to some documentaries that explore the ins and outs of running a small business.
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There has been a lot of interest recently in an upcoming series of lunar eclipses that begins April 15. These are usually described as "four blood moons" and taken by some to prophesy upcoming disasters.
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I remember a few years ago, every conference I went to featured a talk about Design Thinking. The term, which refers to how... (Design Thinking is Dead. Long Live Design Thinking.
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Google is taking new steps to ensure Android users are protected from malware and other harmful apps.
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Each social media operates a bit differently, and each brand's followers have their own preferences and moods. The fact is that, there is no One-Size-Fits-All trick or strategy, however, there are some guidelines that can help you create the perfect social content. Use this infographic to find tips on how to craft perfects posts for GooglePlus, YouTube, Blog, Tumblr, Vine, Twitter and Facebook. Via Lauren Moss
Actions Speak's curator insight,
April 18, 2014 9:57 AM
Effective communications are tough to accomplish.
Do you have some type internal training or processes to improve communications inside and outside your organization?
Heena Ali's curator insight,
April 21, 2014 11:18 PM
Wonderfully explains all the tech language of diff social media sites, and how to attract the most attention!
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A children's hospital in Houston is using Google Glass to enable sick kids to virtually visit the zoo.
Antonios Bouris's insight:
Google Glass. 72% of Americans refuse it over privacy concerns. I say: It brings windows to life!
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Using the Internet can destroy your faith. That’s the conclusion of a study showing that the dramatic drop in religious affiliation in the U.S. since 1990 is closely mirrored by the increase in Internet use.
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Don't Make These 10 Web Design Mistakes 6. Too much text (break up with graphics or multiple pages). 7. Bad link colors. 8. Popups suck (don't do it). 9. Tiny font size. 10. Long paragraphs especially problem longer the post. Via Martin (Marty) Smith
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[Click here to view the video in this article] Inspired by Korean filmmaker Kogonada’s ‘Centered’ video that showed how Wes Anderson’s movies are perfectly symmetrical, artist Luis Enrique Rayas created his own video using clips from the...
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