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If you happen to live in NYC or plan to visit soon, keep your eyes peeled for some new city upgrades - techie upgrades that is. The New York City Police Department has reportedly purchased ten new segways to patrol popular tourist areas like Central Park and Coney Island. These two-wheeled human transporters are said to be great additions to the NYPD because of their visibility, mobility and Read more
Cameron Diaz made a cameo last night at a benefit for the organization NY Sun Works, which builds science labs in urban schools. The event, held at the Top of The Standard, was held to raise funds for their Greenhouse Project, an initiative that aims to teach sustainability through the use of hydroponic farming technology. Cameron made the rounds chatting with pals like Russell Simmons and Sidsel Read more
While the tech industry continues to grow with new products and start-ups, there's something missing — the ladies. Noticing a serious lack of women in their engineering department and that of expanding companies nationwide, Etsy announced this week the new Etsy Hacker Grants, a scholarship and sponsorship program for women in technology, hosted in conjunction with Hacker School in New York Read more
The flying car is finally here! Well, almost. Though it doesn't look like The Jetsons' floating bubble or Marty McFly's Delorean, the Terrafugia Transition is street legal and can be preordered for the low price of $279,000. That's more than a space flight aboard the Virgin Galactic, but at least you'll be able to drive it (and pilot it!) again and again. Requirements for piloting are pretty Read more
The Creators Project, a revolutionary partnership between Intel and Vice magazine, invaded San Francisco's waterfront Fort Mason Center this weekend with an extravaganza of tech-driven art, film, music, artist talks, panel discussions, and creative workshops. Dedicated to supporting artists in realizing their creative visions through technology, the event was an astounding showcase of Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! There are lots (and I mean, lots) of reasons why my motivation to work out during the Winter plummets — from the snowy commute to freezing cold winds to the cold, dry air that hits my chest with such force that it becomes hard to breathe. (Ahem, there's a reason I sign up for races that are after September — this Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Ah, the wish list. It made a lovely debut when we were little, often addressed to a certain Mr. Claus. It had a good run for a few years, but retired itself in adulthood as the stuff of kids and dreams (with the exception of weddings and babies, when they take on the adult guise of “registry”). And now that we are adults, Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! As young adults, many of us enjoy a unique time in our lives when we can relocate wherever we like. We’re often free from any significant ties, such as kids or a mortgage, that can tether us to a certain location. Plus, with the technological advances of the past decade, we need not fear losing touch with family and friends; we Read more
We've long-loved Derek Lam's namesake label; now the designer behind the minimalist, street-cool separates and chic dressing is giving us something else to gush about. His newly launched 10 Crosby collection is another foray into covetable clothing, this time with a lower price point ($195 to $895) and ultra-wearable line of easy silhouettes and fabrics. We got a peek at the new Resort collection Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! This is the perfect time to look for a job because many companies are beefing up their workforces and hiring extra employees for the holiday season. Outplacement company Challenger, Gray & Christmas is predicting that retailers will hire about the same number of seasonal workers this year as they did a year ago, when Read more
