The 6 Best Instagram Overlay Apps

A picture is worth a thousand words â€" until you add text, that is. Instagram overlays add another layer to your already-fabulous pictures. They allow for endless possibilities, and today’s versatile and intuitive overlay apps can have you sharing masterpieces in 15 seconds flat. The apps we’ve gathered here focus...

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11 Snow Sculptures That Will Freeze Your Brain

Winter starts in just under a month, but Mother Nature has no plans to hold off on snow until then. Soon most of us will be back to shoveling sidewalks, sprinkling salt and cursing the days we have to actually drive the car. And though many will always despise the slush, others lift their spirits by transforming snow into icy...

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Build Any Robot You Want, No Programming Required

Modular Robotics, a company based  in Boulder, Co., is about to release robot-building kits that let you construct any kind of android you want, no programming required. The kits, called MOSS, come in three different sizes. The larger ones contain pieces for you to build your robot, which come in various shapes and sizes. All are made of plastic that is molded around several exposed magnets and ball bearings, letting...

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Controversy Surrounds Gay Waitress' Bigotry Claim

At first it seemed a bit disturbing, but simple enough. Then it took on a life of its own on Facebook. Now, it appears the whole thing may have been a scam. This story starts with Dayna Morales, a former Marine who's now a waitress in New Jersey. She's also gay. That's why, she says, a couple racked up a $93 tab at one of her tables at Gallop Asian Bistro, but refused to tip a single cent. She even had the receipt and rude...

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Earthscape Art: The Chillest Thing You'll See All Day

The Vimeo video below contains quite possibly the mellowest two minutes and 48 seconds of your day. Andres Amador is a 42-year-old San Francisco native who now spends much of his time as an "earthscape artist." What's that mean? Well, he uses rakes to create elaborate geometric patterns on Northern California beaches, letting them stand...

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10+ Must-Have Tools for the Connected Professional

Are you the type of person who never leaves the house without your ballpoint pen? I didn't think so. For the connected professional â€" that person who checks Twitter every hour and would rather give up carbs than Wi-Fi â€" knowing about the latest technology is crucial. Using the right digital tools can save hours of work (or, 20 minutes...

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