One the highlights of last week’s PSFK Conference was getting turned on to Brooklyn Boulders and how they’re revolutionizing co-working. Combining active fitness and creativity feels like a natural progression and BB’s Somerville location has absolutely nailed it with their …
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Talking tech with Erik Hersman
Too many people nowadays mortgage their sense of idealism for the present. Erik Hersman isn’t one of those people. He’s an optimist and a builder. The Nairobi-based Senior TED Fellow transforms his idealism into productivity. In the past 5 years …
The USB Typewriter: “A retro-futuristic marvel”
Watch and see where the future of desktop computing lies! Like commentm0nster eloquently put it, the USB Typewriter is a hipster’s wet dream. It’s a regular USB keyboard that allows you to type onto a desktop, laptop or tablet with …
What do you get when you mix tightrope walking with bike riding?
When I first read about the Kolelinia project, I thought it was one of those "awesome but imaginary" urban planning suggestions. But no! These midair bike lanes made of steel cables suspended above city streets is a serious plan designed …
The Feast = Social Innovation like no other
The Feast holds the title of most inspiring conference I attended in ’08. Often times a creative conference feels too much like a cool-kids club but The Feast provided a level of comfort and interaction that makes your ROI well …
The Do-Good Imperative
Let’s face it, doing good is smart business. And who better than Business Week to reinforce the notion that some of the most innovative ideas today are coming from efforts to address the needs of those most in need. This …