Category Archives: Tech

Somebody Listened

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Boarding passes may not make anyone’s top ten list of air travel complaints, but they are really annoying. They don’t fit in pockets, passports or wallets, and by the time that you have to check-in they’re bent, torn or crumpled. … Continue reading →

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Warren Buffet Wants To Cover You Trip

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

A new flight insurance plan, called AirCare, is a new angle on conventional travel insurance policies, which generally cover individuals who might have to cancel expensive trips, like high cost flights, tour packages or cruises, for medical or other emergencies. … Continue reading →

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How Do You Write ?

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

George R. R. Martin’s recent revelation that he does all of his writing on an old computer running DOS seems to have inspired this infographic:

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It’s Always Breakfast Time Somewhere

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Global Breakfast Radio is a simple, but brilliant concept: Live streaming morning radio shows from across the globe as they happen. The website is the brainchild of Seb Emina and Daniel Jones, who describe the service as “the equivalent of … Continue reading →

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Books Predict The Future

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Brian D. Butler
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Air New York

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Filmmaker Randy Scott Slavin recently shot this awesome two-minute video tour of New York City using a DJI Phantom quadcopter drone and a GoPro Hero 3 camera. The fantastic little film offers unique perspectives on the world’s greatest city that … Continue reading →

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Paris in Motion

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

It’s been months since I last visited Paris, but this set of wonderful stopmotion hyperlapse videos brought me right back there. The videos—each made from over 30,000 photographs— were created by Benin-born, Paris-based photographer Mayeul Akpovi .

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Ideas Box

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Most of us can take access to books and information for granted. However, for people in areas of conflict, war or natural disaster access to information is often an insurmountable problem. The NGO Libraries Without Borders has partnered with the French … Continue reading →

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New York Noir

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Geoff Tompkinson is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker and videographer who specializes in timelapse and hyperlapse videos. He has created stunning films in locals as diverse as Istanbul, Venice and the U.S.. His newest work is a stylish video called “New … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Reading Device

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Brian D. Butler
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