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NYC Landmarks made from thousands of Lego bricks
Like we’ve said trillions of times before, LEGO bricks are more than just toys. These building bricks can pretty much be used to build miniature architectural marvels, technology-packed contraptions and a lot more too. Sean Kenney spends his time building scaled down replicas of famous landmarks in New York with his set of Lego. Using…
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Square integrates New York cabs with iPads enabling credit card payments
Cabs in New York will soon receive a dash of technology with Square’s newest brainchild. As part of a test-run, 30 cabs in New York will be fitted with iPads encased in metal housings that sport credit card readers. These will enable payments made via cards to New York cabs for those who prefer carrying…
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FA-18 Super Hornet does a Sonic Boom at Jones Beach
A Super Hornet does a flyby while breaking the sound barrier at Jones Beach, NY. [Reddit]
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Protests swell against Apple’s unethical manufacturing practices
Apple stores around the world today saw an unusually high number of people gathering outside. And no, the manufacturer hasn’t released yet another iOS device. The crowds however gathered for a particularly different reason this time, and began protesting the terrible working conditions and manufacturing practices Apple indulges in. worker abuse and other such unethical…
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AT&T 4G LTE to launch in New York this month
Finally, the AT&T promise is seemingly more tangible, now that we have the 4G network all ready to hit the streets and mobile towers of New York. This is based on a statement made by a company representative that the AT&T 4G network will be arriving soon, to New York. Aside from the severe handset…
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Geeks guide to New York City
Here is a guide of the Big Apple helpful to geeks. Featuring everything from the Men in Black headquarters to the Avengers HQ and a lot in the middle. Hats off the BuzzFeed users who contributed for the guide. [BuzzFeed]
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This Steampunk Loft in NY will pump life in your sci-fi fantasies
The Steampunk revolution brought an interesting marriage of technology and romance. You can it a cult or better a burgeoning sub-culture that gave artists a unique way to bring alive their obsession with anything from super heroes to retro gadgets. If you share a similar sentiment, then this Steampunk decorated loft apartment in NYC will…
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New York Public Library Celebrates its 100th Anniversary With Lego Brick Leos
The Public Library of New York wanted to do something fancy for its 100th anniversary but not anything conventional. It then decided to call upon the famous brick artist Nathan Sawaya to create majestic Lego emblematic lions in its front space. Each lion is made up of over 30,000 small bricks and are placed at…
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New Yorker Art Deco Keyboard takes inspiration from the iconic skyscraper of NYC
If you love New York, and want the world to know it too, give your computer a Big Apple style iconic accessory with the “New Yorker” Art Deco Keyboard. Crafted in polished brass and aluminum the keyboard features a stepped and layered layout, the design has been inspired by the Chrysler Building. The link with…