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October 26, 2024

360-Degree Photo Booths Offer a New Spin on Selfies at Tourist Attractions

Wild Adventure Corn Maze, since opening in 2010, has become a fall destination in Idaho Falls, Idaho. There are acres of farmland with corn planted in […]
September 13, 2023

In London, Watch Inventions and Relationships

An exhibition at the Clockmakers’ Museum explores the links between the brand Breguet and English society. With numerous horological innovations to its name since its founding […]
June 29, 2023

A Wild New Roller Coaster Opens in Georgia

Tucked away in the wooded suburbs south of Atlanta is a small family-owned amusement park that used to bring in customers thanks to humble attractions like […]
June 6, 2023

A First Try of Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro Headset

I briefly got my hands on Apple’s new high-tech goggles, which impressed and creeped me out and raised a question: Why do we need these? I […]
March 8, 2023

TAG Heuer’s Watches Now Have Her Touch

Carole Forestier-Kasapi’s first projects for the Swiss brand, including a solar energy movement, are being introduced this year. LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, Switzerland — No one expected in […]
May 24, 2021

The Secret Psychology of Sneaker Colors

You think they randomly choose those glaring shades of Nike, Adidas and New Balance? Think again. Aqua blue, acid lime and grape purple. Electric orange interspersed […]
February 15, 2021

Clubhouse, a Tiny Audio Chat App, Breaks Through

Credit…Alvaro Dominguez Clubhouse, a Tiny Audio Chat App, Breaks Through The 11-month-old app has exploded in popularity, even as it grapples with harassment, misinformation and privacy […]
February 15, 2021

Clubhouse, a Tiny Audio Chat App, Breaks Through

Credit…Alvaro Dominguez Clubhouse, a Tiny Audio Chat App, Breaks Through The 11-month-old app has exploded in popularity, even as it grapples with harassment, misinformation and privacy […]
October 2, 2020

Fungus May Be Fall’s Hottest Fashion Trend

It may be fashion week in Paris, with showgoers in face coverings parsing runway looks from the latest designer ready-to-wear collections, but several thousand miles away […]
July 27, 2020

We’ll Be Wearing Masks for a While. Why Not Make Them Nice?

TOKYO — Rieko Kawanishi is the first to admit that the pearl-laden mask she designed is not the most effective defense against the coronavirus. “It’s full […]