Google is building a new headquarters. Located near its current HQ, the 1.1 million square foot “Bay View” complex is being built in Mountain View, Calif., and it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
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Michael Jordan’s 50 Greatest Plays of all Time
In honor of Michael Jordan’s birthday, we’d like to showcase some of his very best moments on the court. Check them out here.
“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – M. J.
Valentine’s Day for 2013
A special edition review of the coupling of tech and love…
10 Apps to Spice Up Your Sex Life
With Valentines Day on the horizon, many are scrambling for plans. How will you spend the time?
Mashable writer Elisha Hartwig presents a list of truly alluring technology. Here’s to your Valentine’s Day being a little sweeter (not to mention tech-savvy). FULL ARTICLE.
Did Technology Kill Traditional Dating?
When did revealing the intimacies of your relationship (or lack thereof) online become the norm? How many unfamiliar acquaintances flirtatiously Facebook poke you before even starting a conversation? Technology both helps and hinders the romantic process. FULL ARTICLE.
Conscious Quote
“In our business, whenever there’s a disruption, our clients need guidance.” – Michael Roth, CEO, Interpublic Group
FYI Friday, February 8: Week in Review
TECHNOLOGY
There’s No Law Against Self Driving Cars
Flying cars are still a Jetsonian dream, but self-driving cars are just over the horizon. Recently, Google and Audi have showed off autonomous automobiles that do some, but not all, of the driving for you. FULL ARTICLE.
Google Glass May Arrive for Consumers by End of Year
Can’t wait to get your hands on Google Glass? You might not have to wait much longer. In an interview, Google Glass product director Steve Lee told The Verge that it plans to have a “fully-polished” version of Glass available for consumers by the end of 2013. Even better? Glass will be priced at less than $1500 when it goes on sale. FULL ARTICLE.
Also, check out our blog’s founder and his app for an early pair of glasses here.
iTunes Hits 1 Billion Downloads
Surprised? The popularity of Apple’s online educational catalog, iTunes U, has tripled over the past two-and-a-half years — if the number of downloads is any indication. FULL ARTICLE.
LIFE
12 Bill Cosby GIFs for National Jell-O Week
It’s coming up! The jiggliest holiday this side of International Santa’s Belly Day was started in 2001 by the Utah State legislature. (Fun fact: Jell-O is the official snack food of the Beehive State.) Get in the spirit. FULL ARTICLE.
Sassy App Punishes You When You’re Being Lazy
Take heed, procrastinators: A new app rewards and punishes users based on how many items they check off on their to-do lists. Promoted as “the world’s first to-do list with a personality,” Carrot aims to encourage productivity, but is more entertaining than motivating. FULL ARTICLE.
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