Some are calling Gaga’s latest video for her new single “Bad Romance” “her best yet,” and I tend to agree with these sentiments. Though her music video for “Paparazzi” was very unique and stands out in its own way, “Bad Romance” just feels bigger and, well, better. The costume designs, the choreography (with a nod to MJ’s “Thriller”), and the overall production design of it is flat out superb and entrancing. Take a look for yourself and enjoy Gaga and her, erm, eccentric-ness.
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Apple constructs another architectural masterpiece in new NYC Apple Store
On November 14 the glass doors will open to a brand new Apple Store located in the Upper West Side. It will be the fourth (and largest) Apple Store placed in New York City.
During today’s official announcements, Apple made it clear that “customers can now reserve their favorite Apple product” online and pick it up in-store between December 15-24. Also, for the first time ever Apple Store employees will giftwrap “any iPod or portable Mac for just $5.”
Oh, and for all you Apple fanboys and collectors listen up: “The Apple Store Upper West Side is located at 1981 Broadway, on the corner of West 67th Street. The first 2,500 visitors to the store will receive a limited edition, commemorative t-shirt.” Doors open at 10AM; what are you waiting for?
Be sure to check out some shots of the gorgeous Apple Store in the gallery below, courtesy of Gizmodo.
[Via Gizmodo]
“The Cloud” to “broadcast the climate of humanity” during 2012 Olympics
Researchers at MIT have designed a tower structure to be built in London in time for the 2012 Olympics. It’s called “The Cloud” and its two towers will stand 400 feet tall and be connected by a series of plastic bubbles. LCD screens will display scores and highlights from the Games and also act as a “barometer of the city’s interests and moods.” “The Cloud” will run on ‘zero power;’ this means it will be powered by solar energy and will utilize regenerative breaking (like hybrid cars). Besides displaying information, the structure will also house an observation deck. The cost of the construction will be funded by citizens by way of micro-donations. The research team is still deciding on a final location. For more information visit raisethecloud.org.
Spore doorbell designs
Industrial designer Jony Ive talks Apple
And this is why I love Apple.
*Ive does say “aluminium” more than once during his interview. Don’t miss it.
[Via Gizmodo]
The Dubai Fountain is world’s tallest, most expensive
The Dubai Fountain, designed by WET Design.
It’s “illuminated by 6,600 lights and 50 colored projectors; 900 feet long; shoots water 490 feet into the air; and is synchronized with classical and contemporary Arabic and world music. It’s located right by the Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building. Oh, and it cost $217 million to build.
Whale-inspired pavilion to unite us all
“Fluid,” designed by Australian architects Peddle Thorp.
Fluid, a pavilion shaped like a whale, is currently under contruction and being built for World Expo 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea.
“The architects hope the design will draw attention to the preservation of oceans and ecosystems, and encourage greater collaboration between Asian and Pacific countries.” It’s been reported that there is no information whether or not Fluid will make it to the US. Because it can float from harbor to harbor around the world and hold various events inside it.
[Via Gizmodo; SoftSailor]
Vertical bed allows you to sleep whilst standing up
Vertical Bed armature collapses into briefcase. Fully supports body weight by attaching to subway ventilation grating. Noise-cancelling headphones, opaque sunglasses, and free standing umbrella included.
I could use one of these.
[Via Gizmodo; SubstituteMaterials]
OS calculators bring the nerd out of all of us
Concept tub features large touchscreen
Roca Waterdrop Shower Room, designed by Wu Chenghou.
This concept bathtub features a large tacile touchscreen that “almost envelopes you” as you cleanse yourself. The screen allows you to control video and musicplayback, the shower, jet intensities, and water temperature. Oh, and did I mention the screen is 3D?
[Via Gizmodo; Yanko Design]
Funky ad calls for panic
This subway ad for the upcoming movie 2012 misleads the viewer into thinking that the walls are collapsing and water is consuming the area. Run for your lives!
2012 opens in theatres November 13.
[Via Gizmodo]
Secure your home with a ‘secret knock’
DYIer Steve Hoefer has created quite an interesting device. Upon tapping a correct sequence and rhythm on a door this Arduino board-based device will unlock a dead-bolted door. After artfully smushing together a microcontroller, a piezoelectric speaker, a gear reduction motor, and some PVC pipe Hoefer posted his dramatic results in the video above. Neat, huh?
[Via Engadget]