Meet Disco: YouTube's Version of iTunes

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 03:00 PM PST

Says Metafilter,

"YouTube has launched Disco. From TestTube - the GoogleLabs of YouTube - it's like Pandora lite with videos. Create and share playlists, or just search for an artist and see what it comes up with."

Could YouTube be the new iTunes? I'm not so sure about that. But Disco does have some cool features.

View full music videos for free, browse organized artist pages, and create playlists to share with others. Plus, you have the option to purchase songs via Amazon. However, it appears you cannot purchase videos for download, which nixes the option of uploading to a portable device ...more

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1200 Old Light Bulbs Make One Dazzling Chandelier

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 12:00 PM PST

Tim Fishlock's piece entitled What Watt? showcases 1,243 suspended retired light bulbs, the center illuminated by one low-energy fluorescent bulb. Beautiful eco-friendly design.

Says Fishlock,

"What Watt? is a memorial to the incandescent lightbulb. It's a spherical chandelier made up of 1243 suspended bulbs of various shape and size, illuminated by a single low-energy light source. By 2011,
all forms of incandescent light bulb will have been phased out in favour of greener alternatives. What Watt? marks the passing of a design that has remained relatively unchanged since its invention 130 ...more

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Circuit Board Tighty Whiteys

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 08:30 AM PST

Ecouterre posts seven upcycled circuit board fashion accessories, many of which were part of a group show to help raise awareness about e-waste and overconsumption.

(Upcycling: the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value.)

Don't know about you, but the metal undies are by far my favorite. Though the breastplate is also pretty frickin' weird... ...more

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