Best of 2019 // House Party Mix /// curated by @channelsubtext
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Dec
2019
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Nov
2019
#BacktotheFuture // GM turned a 1960s pickup into an electric hot rod
Excerpt via The Verge By Sean O’Kane Nov 7, 2019 General Motors teased the “future of hot rodding” this week with a stunning, if not necessarily novel idea: the automaker took a vintage 1962 Chevrolet C-10 pickup truck and turned it into an electric vehicle using technology from the Chevy Bolt. The franken-truck, dubbed “E-10,” is not […]
09
Jul
2019
Rah Zen’s ‘Upon The Apex’ // Classic hip-hop meets futuristic motion
To celebrate the release of Rah Zen’s sophomore album, Upon The Apex, and the rich culture of music he is bringing to the world, PulpLab is presenting an exclusive interview with the Boston artist about his new album and the voyage that brought its finality. Order a limited edition tape of Upon The Apex from Dome of Doom via Bandcamp and stream the album’s single second “New Beginnings feat. Kadeem” during the read.
08
Jul
2019
Netflix Too Mainstream For You? Consider These Alternatives
Streaming service Netflix is an undisputed giant of online film and television delivery, but its offerings can sometimes be a bit
23
Jun
2019
Domino’s will start delivering pizzas via an autonomous robot this fall
Excerpt via Washington Post June 17, 2019 at 3:53 PM EDT The human delivery driver may soon become a relic of the past as technology companies rush to automate food-delivery, which remains a modern-day gold mine of sorts. On college campuses around the country, food deliveries via robot are becoming an increasingly common sight. After […]
17
Mar
2019
PULP LAB SXSW ’19 PICKS
By William Sheehan Annoying // Dayne Jordan & Decap One of the more recent releases by Dayne Jordan and San Francisco’s Decap – real name Nicholas John Piantedosi. Decap’s a man in demand and – while we’re on the topic of annoyances, a follow up to this collaboration can’t come fast enough. Among Unlovers […]
25
Feb
2019
Your Robot-Made Coffee Is Ready. Where Does That Leave The Barista?
Excerpt via FastCompany Austin, Tx.-based Briggo is expanding its robot-staffed “Coffee Haus” to San Francisco’s busy airport. Briggo’s founders say they’ve created a tech-centric coffee ecosystem, complete with Latin American backstory, that hits Millennial touchstones including customization and app availability. Briggo recently was listed among Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative companies in the world for crafting […]
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Feb
2019
Why Andy Warhol Retrospective Has Special Resonance In The Instagram Age
Excerpt via PBS Why Andy Warhol retrospective has special resonance in the Instagram age Feb 20, 2019 6:20 PM EST The Andy Warhol retrospective exhibit, the first organized by an American museum in decades, is on display at New York’s Whitney Museum. Titled “Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again,” the show contains […]
17
Feb
2019
#DigitalNomads Trailers and Camper Vans You Can Rent
Excerpt via Dwell Few things capture the spirit of intrepid road-tripping and outdoor adventuring better than trailers and campervans. However, don’t worry if you’re not quite ready to buy your own mobile mini home just yet. Thanks to the following 10 rental companies, you can enjoy the freedom and convenience of mobile living, without making […]
11
Feb
2019
Fresh Pressed Playlist on SoundCloud
The latest tracks from Medasin, David Guetta, Suzi Analogue, RL Grime & Graves, Lophiile and more.
09
Feb
2019
This Zero-Gravity Beanbag is Engineered to Mimic Flotation Therapy
“Moon Pod is an anti-anxiety float chair designed todeliver a full-body weightless experience. The Moon Pod is engineered to mimic the sensations you would experience during a Flotation Therapy session. Flotation Therapy is a well-known powerful practice used to help those who suffer from stress, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, and ADHD. Moon Pod not only supports […]
08
Feb
2019
Spotify is building Netflix-meets-radio
Excerpt via AngelList Spotify’s strategy, it seems, is to build something between radio and Netflix. Like radio, Spotify can be the portal by which every consumer discovers and enjoys audio content—hence its acquisition of Gimlet, one of the most popular podcast producers. At the same time, Spotify seems increasingly interested in producing original, Spotify-exclusive content—hence […]
08
Feb
2019
Walmart’s first digitally native brand, Allswell sells its products only online (and in its tiny-home store).
Excerpt via Business Insider Tiny homes have caught on for several reasons. They can conserve energy, save on mortgage costs, and encourage a more mobile lifestyle. Most recently, they’ve become a popular branding technique for major companies. In November, Dunkin’ Donuts unveiled a tiny home that ran almost entirely on coffee. The home was briefly […]
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Jan
2019
#CounterTrend #VitaminAir The World’s First Eco-Friendly Vitamin Inhalation Device Trades Nicotine for Vitamins
“We built Vitamin Air because we were frustrated consumers who wanted recreational users and consumers who were trying to quit tobacco and nicotine to have a superior alternative that was well-designed, vitamin-based, and nicotine-free. Our mission is to help people live healthy, empowered lives by offering a sustainable, wellness-inspired inhalation alternative that removes the stigma surrounding inhalation.” – […]
25
Jan
2019
#FoodAndMusic ‘IN THE MIX WITH MATT FX’ // New Digital Series Premiere
“No matter where your travels take you, there are two universal languages: food and music.” – Matt FX ‘IN THE MIX WITH MATT FX,’ a brand new digital series created by Matt FX and Genius Kitchen, explores the intersection between modern food and music culture. A fascinating view into Matt’s world of late nights and big meals, the show […]
23
Jan
2019
The Age of Tech Is Over and Other Myths (AKA “Print is dead, live TV is dead, and Millennials killed American cheese”)
“If technology is everywhere, the tech sector no longer exists,” Vincent Deluard, strategist at INTL FCStone, a financial-services company. If the tech sector no longer exists, its premium is no longer justified. When the Financial Times got it’s hands on the document, it leaned into the death thesis, declaring: The tech sector is over. Excerpt via The […]