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Sometimes I wish I could just get rid of some technology…but I know I could never live without it.
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What This Man Can Do Will Give You A Whole New Perspective On Finger Painting
Finger painting is something that most of us leave behind as soon as we fine-tune our motor skills. After all, painting ponies and rainbows is way easier with brushes, and as we get older, making messes becomes less and less entertaining by the day.
But for one digital artist, finger painting is the name of the game. Using nothing but an iPad and his own two hands, he creates hyperrealistic paintings that rival anything created with a brush.
The level of detail that Spanish artist Jaime Sanjuan achieves is incredible by anyone’s standards, but hearing about his technique makes his work even more impressive.
After earning a degree in fine arts, Sanjuan became deeply interested in the role of new technology in the creative process. The only problem was that most of his training was fairly traditional.
The sad reality was that his schooling ultimately drained his bank account and robbed him of his ability to create. “When I finished my studies,” he writes, “the crisis began.”
In a cruel twist of fate, dedicating his life to an arts education forced him to leave his creativity behind for years. “I had no job, and I didn’t have enough money to rent a studio or buy painting materials. Because of that, I stopped painting for 4 years.”
And the more you look at his work, the more tragic that seems. After he was given an iPad, however, his entire perspective on art changed.
“With the help of this tool, I don’t need a studio,” he writes, “and I don’t need to buy materials to create my paintings.” One seemingly small gift gave Sanjuan his creative life back.
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While one could easily argue that technology sits at the helm of many social and cultural shortcomings, there’s something to be said for what one device did for an artist who was down on his luck. As such, Jaime Sanjuan wants to impart a bit of wisdom unto fellow artists who are stuck in a rut: “If you have a tablet or a smartphone, you have an entire studio in your pocket.”
To see more of Sanjuan’s work, be sure to visit his website. For regular updates, check him out on Facebook.
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Hold On To Your Hats (And Wear a Helmet)! The Hovercrafts Have Arrived.
The future is here! Just like out childhood cartoons promised us, we now have hovercraft technology. About time, right?
The Hendo Hoverboard uses a magnetic field that allows it, and a full-sized human on top, to defy gravity and hover above the ground. Despite Earnshaw’s theorem, which says that equilibrium can never be reached between two magnets, the Hendo uses a principle called magnetic field architecture to create stabilized movement. The board can be also propelled forward using this principle, and the Hendo was designed to react smoothly and naturally to the user’s motions.
To be technical, this technology already exists with high-speed rail, which uses electromagnetic currents to float the cars above the tracks, eliminating friction and allowing for a smooth, fast ride. The hoverboard, though, opens up the possibility of using hover technology for personal use, away from set tracks.
Due to its operation, the Hendo requires a non-ferromagnetic surface to work–that means roughly, no transitional metals. Because of this, the creators of Hendo have also designed a special “hoverpark” as a place to demonstrate the board’s abilities.
The board doesn’t soar very high off the ground; think of it more like a skateboard without wheels, only the Hendo would be able to go up slopes with less energy, as it reacts to the surface.
Greg and Jill Henderson, the founders of Hendo, know that a hoverboard might not be the next big thing in transportation technology. However, they regard the hoverboard, and its hover engine, as the first step in a possible new direction for vehicles and travel. It’s a technology that can be built upon to create more practical applications.
Right now, the hoverboard is still a prototype, and Hendo is actively seeking funding via Kickstarter, and hopes to expand the technology so that it’s more widely available in the near future.
These Are Some Of The Best Phone Apps That You Probably Aren’t Using.
All of us are basically glued to our phones for 95% of the day. There are many reasons why we can’t peel our eyes away from those bright little screens. Maybe we are staying on top of work, keeping in touch with loved ones or just checking for updates and the latest apps.
If you’re interested in the latest and greatest applications for your smartphone, look no more. Maybe you haven’t heart of these before, but trust us, you won’t want to forget them.
1.) Lyft
2.) Triposo
3.) Cloze
4.) Pocket
5.) Skyview
6.) 30/30
7.) Around Me
8.) Mailbox
9.) Snapseed
10.) Waze
11.) Gympact
12.) Todomovies 3
13.) Hotel Tonight
14.) Hot5
These apps will definitely improve the quality of your life and your phone’s life (so long as you use them properly). Be sure to check these out in the Appstore and get them immediately!
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I Was Using Google Earth When I Noticed Something Awesome… In Fact, 29 Awesome Things.
Google Earth allows us to explore the world around us in a way that used to be impossible. With the help of satellite imagery and aerial photographs taken by aircraft, Google created a gigantic and interactive map for us to play with. Exploring cities you’ve never visited is fun, but you can also use it to explore where you currently live (“Bob has a swimming pool?”) The most entertaining part of all? Finding hidden secrets, all over the world.
1.) This airplane boneyard (32 08’59.96″ N, 110 50’09.03″W) Tucson, Arizona
2.) A mysterious pattern in the desert (27°22’50.10″N, 33°37’54.62″E) Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
3.) A building complex that’s shaped like a Swastika (32°40’34.19″N 117° 9’27.58″W) Coronado, California, USA
4.) A massive herd of water buffalo (4°17’21.49″ S 31°23’46.46″ E) Kigosi Game Reserve, Tanzania
5.) This random, giant triangle in the middle of Arizona (33.747252, -112.633853) Wittmann, Arizona, USA
6.) “The Badlands Guardian” in the mountains (50° 0’38.20″N 110° 6’48.32″W) Walsh, Alberta, Canada
7.) The shipwrecked SS Ayrfield covered in trees (-33.836379, 151.080506) Homebush Bay, Sydney, Australia
8.) A giant Firefox logo in a cornfield (45° 7’25.87″N 123° 6’48.97″W) Dayton, Oregon, USA
9.) A forest in the shape of a guitar (-33.867886, -63.987) Córdoba, Argentina
10.) This lake in the shape of a heart (1.303921, -81.901693) Columbia Station, Ohio, USA
11.) A strange pattern in the middle of a desert (40.452107, 93.742118) China
12.) This giant target in the desert (37.563936, -116.85123) Nevada, USA
13.) A message of love (43.645074, -115.993081) Boise National Forest, Boise, Idaho, USA
14.) An oversized lion in the UK (51.848637, -0.55462) Dunstable LU6 2LD, UK
15.) A giant Turkish flag (35.282902, 33.376891) Kyrenia, Cyprus
16.) Potash ponds in Utah (38°29’0.16″N 109°40’52.80″W) Moab, Utah, USA
17.) A strange pattern in the sand (37.629562, -116.849556) Nevada, USA
18.) This random Coca-Cola logo in the middle of nowhere (-18.529211, -70.249941) Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
19.) Another mysterious symbol in Nevada (37.401573, -116.867808) Nevada, USA
20.) A friendly giant in the hills of Chile (19°56’56.96″S 69°38’1.83″W) Huara, Tarapacá, Chile
21.) A sunken ship (30.541634, 47.825445) Basrah, Iraq
22.) Multiple landing strips in the middle of the desert for no apparent reason (32.663367, -111.487618) Eloy, Arizona, USA
23.) A giant Mattel logo (33.921277, -118.391674) El Segundo, California
24.) UTA Flight 772 Desert Memorial (16.864841, 11.953808) Sahara Desert, southern Ténéré of Niger
25.) This rainbow plane in the US – Cathy Terrace Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey , USA
26.) The Barringer meteor crater (35.027185, -111.022388) Winslow, Arizona
27.) A giant pool of hippos bathing (6°53’53.00″ S 31°11’15.40″ E) Katavi National Park, Tanzania
28.) The Grand Prismatic Spring (44.525049, -110.83819) Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
29.) And finally… BATMAN (26.357896, 127.783809) Okinawa, Japan
Apparently, no matter where you go in Nevada, you’re just a stone’s throw away from a giant mysterious shape in the desert. Check out Google Earth yourself, you’re bound to find something cool. If you’d like to look up what we included in this gallery, just search for the coordinates of each. Source: Google Earth via Twisted Sifter Share this with others by clicking below.
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College Is The Best Time Of Your Life, Make It Even Better With These Awesome Gadgets.
It’s that time of the year when kids get that look in their eye: school is right around the corner. That may be unfortunate for some, but school supply shopping can actually be kind of fun. You should really start stocking up on the raddest back to school gear that you can. Technology has advanced a bit since the old days of pencil sharpeners and crayons, so upgrade your gear with some of these items on this list here and you’ll be the envy of all your peers. Can I go back to school?
1) Doberman Laptop Security – When activated, this device will sound an 100 decibel alarm if it senses any movement on your laptop.
2) AverTVHD Volar Max – Allows you to watch your favorite TV shows live on your laptop. Perfect for procrastinators.
3) Novatel Wireless’ GSM MiFi 2352 – Sets up a powerful WiFi hotspot wherever you are. Just in case you have an assignment due and are stranded somewhere without internet.
4) Aaxa Technologies P1 Jr. Pico Projector – Projects a 50″ screen onto any surface. Great for when the teacher’s projector clunks out and you need some brownie points.
5) Nescafe Dolce Gusto Melody 2 – Makes Coffee. Who doesn’t need coffee?
6) Avengers Flash Drives – Just in case you need memory on the go, prepare for the new Avengers movie with these 8GB flash drives.
7) TeraByte Hard Drives – In case you need a bit more power than the Avengers can muster, there are TeraByte hard drives sold everywhere now for around $100.
8) Leatherman Wingman Multi-Tool – Believe me, you’ll need this for repairs, quick fixes, and opening beers… I mean “study drinks.”
9) Harmon Kardon BT Headphones – These wireless headphones provide great sound and if the battery dies, you can plug them in with an adaptable cord.
10) Mophie Power Case – This does it all, protects your phone from damage and has the ability to charge it. This should come standard with all iPhones.
11) 3D Apple Notepad – No, it’s not the Apple you are thinking of. For those who prefer writing with a real pen, this notepad is a cool new take on note taking.
12) Google Chromecast – Plug this bad boy into your TV and get to stream Netflix, Youtube, HBO Go, and a plethora of other streaming sites. You’ll maybe/totally use this for studying.
Well, I feel ready for school. Wait, what? I graduated years ago? Well, maybe I’ll go back to get another degree in AWESOMENESS. Share this is you need some new gear for school or know someone who does.
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