Friday Linkapalooza - January 23, 2015

Start your weekend off right with fascinating articles on technology gathered by your friends at Bask. Enjoy this week's Friday Linkapalooza, have a fanastic weekend!

CONSUMER PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY

Switch Notes are sticky notes meant to go on light switches—so you won't forget them! I don't know about you, but I think they're a pretty great idea.

Researchers have developed a material that is so water resistent that water actually bounces off of its surface.

Carmakers BMW and Volkswagen are teaming up to make it easier for drivers to charge electric cars.

CURRENT EVENTS

Journalist Barrett Brown has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison after posting links to hacked (stolen) documents.

The U.S. Air Force is looking to purchase more drones.

Researchers are using X-rays to examine ancient scrolls found in the city of Herculaneum, destroyed by a legendary volcanic explosion (the same that destroyed Pompeii).

HEALTH & MEDICINE

A new iPad app plans to make Braille easier for blind users to access.

There are benefits to cancer screenings and treatments—but there can also be drawbacks.

ARTS & CULTURE

Best-selling novelist James Patterson is releasing his newest book, Private Vegas,in a very different way.

Is the Cooper Hewitt Musem the future of museums?

Artist David Spriggs' work gives the impression of fantastic holograms with his installation pieces.

JUST FOR FUN...

Jane is back, and she's having problems with her computer. It just isn't up to speed. What's a girl to do?

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