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If you've ever been to London, visiting Harrods — one of the world's most famous department stores — is an experience in itself. Well now there's something else to tempt your eyes in this gigantic department store. . . an array of 3D-lighting window displays created by The Anemix — a Chilean lighting company. Cool Hunting discusses how this six-panel lighting system was created for Read more
Avengers fans, rest assured, you have every reason to be excited for the film's release on Friday. The visual effects in The Avengers are absolutely stunning, and the 3D rendering draws you straight into the action. With six superheroes to follow, the action scenes are diverse and gripping, with just the right amount of near-death drama to keep you on the edge of your seat. Explosions galore, Read more
The Editor at Large produced a fascinating trends segment from the Heimtextil 2012 Trend Show, the largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles. Retailers, designers, and decorators gathered for an overview of projected trends that fell into four themes. See which characteristics dominated this year's themes and take a peek at behind-the-scenes footage and interviews from the Read more
We're often hearing of new advances in 3D printing, but has the technology shown up in your everyday life much yet? The 3D printed table lamp kit from i.materialise puts 3D technology and industrial design in your power. The company will provide all the software required to design a lamp within the proper dimensions yourself. Once your concept is finalized, submit the rendering back to Read more
BuzzSugar readers were in a tizzy about the first photos of The Great Gatsby this week — or more specifically, about how good Leonardo DiCaprio looks in the title role. That wasn't the only topic that got you talking though; fans took sides on a Harry Potter vs. Twilight debate, and Glee fans applauded the show's Christmas special. Take a look at this week's most buzzed-about topics. The new Read more
3D Gollum street art from artist SmugOne — GeekTyrant These video games just didn't get it — Cracked .xxx domain names debut today — Newser How to photograph holiday lights — Tecca The next generation of Nissan Leaf cars will charge wirelessly — Dvice The year's most powerful images — BuzzFeed Read more
The much-buzzed-about Nokia Lumia 800 is now for sale in the UK, and the company chose to celebrate the occasion in a major way yesterday. Nokia took over the Millbank Tower in London for a free electronic music performance by deadmau5, set to a light show projected across the skyscraper's looming exterior. The 387-foot tower's 800 windows were covered in vinyl, which doubled as a canvas for the Read more
We may be excited for Super Mario 3D Land, but there's one group who certainly isn't. PETA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, says that when Mario dons a Tanooki suit in the game, he's giving the green light to would-be fur wearers. According to PETA: "Tanooki may be just a "suit" in Mario games, but in real life, tanuki are raccoon dogs who are skinned alive for their fur. By Read more
This weekend, I celebrated alongside thousands of others at the three-day Coachella Music festival. Held in Indio, California, it's one of the largest in the US with around 226,000 in attendance last year. This year, Intel sponsored my trip there — taking care of my accommodations, transportation, and nourishment — so that I could check out the Creators Project: a joint venture between Intel Read more
With a smile like that, it's befitting that Amanda Peet has recently inked a deal as Crest 3D White's spokesperson. And with the launch of the brand's new 2-Hour Express Whitestrips ($55) and Advanced Vivid Enamel Renewal Toothpaste ($4), Amanda has been out and about talking about the impact of teeth whitening on one's appearance, along with a few other beauty tidbits. To see the rest of my Read more
