mr. matt spangler

"As check-ins start to become a commodity - a feature offered by Twitter, Facebook, Google, Yelp -..."

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:51:07 -0500

“

As check-ins start to become a commodity - a feature offered by Twitter, Facebook, Google, Yelp - the advantage will go to whoever can make a checkin more interesting / fun / relevant. This will require combining elements of gaming, recommendation services, special offers from local merchants, etc.

It’s all about the *reason and motivation and incentive* behind checking-in. This is what we’re focused on - and what we feel we can do better than any other player in the space

”

- Dpstyles97

via smartercities: kevinnuut: Underwater...

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:01:52 -0500

via smartercities: kevinnuut:

Underwater Skyscraper.

Water-Scraper is an interesting approach to population growth, given that our seas are slowly rising. It is a futuristic idea from eVolo’s 2010 skyscraper competition. Being a nerd and having seen every episode of SeaQuest and SeaLab 2021, I fully support this architecture design. It looks like a giant jelly fish and each scraper is self sustaining. Thanks Inhabitat!

via juliasegal: Well played…

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:27:39 -0500

via juliasegal:

Well played…

"The trouble is that even with the ability to run iPhone apps in a virtual simulator on their Mac,..."

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:26:27 -0500

“The trouble is that even with the ability to run iPhone apps in a virtual simulator on their Mac, developers cannot fully replicate the experience of using an iPad - because nobody has one. Yet developers are being asked to design applications to show off just how cool the device can be and enhance its appeal for millions of potential customers. It’s a little bit like being asked to decorate and furnish a room with your only reference being a photograph.”

- Dave Moren of Macworld.com

Awesome via nickdouglas: Academy Award Winning Movie...

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:41:13 -0500

Awesome

via nickdouglas:

Academy Award Winning Movie Trailer

(via sharingtime:joshruben:operationfailure)

“Introduction of character suffering from the most topical disability of the present year. Said retard is now under your custody.”

Last line’s the best. Won’t spoil it.

via chelsaskees: Filling in the City Holes with Legos.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:36:58 -0500

via chelsaskees:

Filling in the City Holes with Legos.

The HP Slate with full Flash integration. Available sometime...

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:34:09 -0500

The HP Slate with full Flash integration. Available sometime this year.

via urlesque: meaghano:strutting: Jeffrey Rowland omg!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:51:12 -0500

via urlesque: meaghano:strutting: Jeffrey Rowland

omg!

Ping-pong warfare.

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:52:49 -0500

Ping-pong warfare.

Olympic pictograms and graphics over the year from the NY Times.

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:29:00 -0500

Olympic pictograms and graphics over the year from the NY Times.

via cacomixl: Armand Van Helden & A-TRAK Present Duck Sauce...

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:58:51 -0500

via cacomixl:

Armand Van Helden & A-TRAK Present Duck Sauce - “aNYway”

The internet can be a magical and scary place. Every so often...

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:47:00 -0500

The internet can be a magical and scary place. Every so often you experience a site that is just stunning. I stumbled upon this one today (don’t ask).

Of course you can’t shut off the sound without leaving the page. Behold the glory of Better Beginnings.

Have only seen the segments of this that were aired by...

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:29:40 -0500

Have only seen the segments of this that were aired by O’Reilly. But what they didn’t show can be seen here.

Its no wonder they didn’t air it as it, again, it shows Jon Stewart’s quick wit, intellect, reasoning and understanding of politics as he absolutely annihilates windbag extraordinaire Bill O’Reilly.

Favorite quote, “I’m not saying your mothers a whore, I’m just saying she has sex for money…with people.”

"If what you’re reading isn’t pissing you off everyday then you’re not reading the right things."

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:18:38 -0500

“If what you’re reading isn’t pissing you off everyday then you’re not reading the right things.”

- Tom Foreman of CNN (via abudak)

"Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you..."

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:04:50 -0500

“Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.”

- E.L. Doctorow (via annaetc)

via terrysdiary: Shaun White… shot by Me for the cover of...

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:54:12 -0500

via terrysdiary:

Shaun White… shot by Me for the cover of Rolling Stone…out now!

Great tilt-shift video that has been around for a while, but so...

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:40:39 -0500

Great tilt-shift video that has been around for a while, but so good it deservers another look. (via The Awl)

Exciting to see Bill Gates put his money, time, brain power and...

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:14:13 -0500

Exciting to see Bill Gates put his money, time, brain power and considerable pull into a singular wish for energy innovation.

via shaneguiter:

Bill Gates on Energy: Innovating to Zero!

At TED2010, Bill Gates unveils his vision for the world’s energy future, describing the need for “miracles” to avoid planetary catastrophe and explaining why he’s backing a dramatically different type of nuclear reactor. The necessary goal? Zero carbon emissions globally by 2050.

via electricpower: Avis will rent out Renault electric vehicles...

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:13:23 -0500

via electricpower:

Avis will rent out Renault electric vehicles starting in 2011

For those in Europe that want to try out life with a battery electric car but aren’t necessarily ready to commit full time, Avis may have just the deal for you. The Renault-Nissan alliance has made the biggest commitment to electric vehicles of any automaker. Starting in 2011, Avis will be making Renault electric vehicles available for rent through its outlets in Europe as part of its green fleet (see more on this green fleet here).

Renault will introduce four electric vehicles between late 2010 and 2012, including the Fluence sedan (above) and Kangoo MPV. Avis has not announced what the pricing model will be for the EVs or even which vehicles will be available. Given the limitations of electric vehicles, renting one for several days would seem like a good way for potential customers to evaluate the option.

Autoblog Green

via conradlisco: The Cheaper Show No. 9 on Vimeo (via Vimeo)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:05:47 -0500

via conradlisco:

The Cheaper Show No. 9 on Vimeo (via Vimeo)