Member ConnectFriday Linkapalooza - June 13, 2014
Happy Friday! Start your weekend off right with fun articles and videos collected by your friends at Bask in this week's Friday Linkapalooza. Enjoy!
CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY
This smart ceiling fan only runs when you’re there to feel the breeze.
These very clever ads for a French eyeglass seller will have you looking at Impressionist masterworks in a whole new way...
The University of Michigan is building a “city” for test-driving automated vehicles.
CURRENT EVENTS
These blankets intended to protect school kids from tornado debris may also be able to protect them from the bullets of a school shooter.
A Iranian-born British citizen visiting her family in Iran has been arrested due to photos she posted on Facebook, and has been sentenced to 20 years in an Iranian prison.
In China, two people died after trying to retrieve a brand new mobile phone from a pit of sewage.
HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Last week Apple announced their new smartphone operating system, to be released in the fall. Part of iOS8 will be a much anticipated health app.
Could the tomato help prevent cancer?
Google is helping to build a huge database of autism genomes to help further study of that condition.
ARTS AND CULTURE
This couple rushed through their outdoor wedding because of a looming forest fire, but the photos of their big day are gorgeous.
Volkswagen recently reminded a full movie theater how important it is to NOT text and drive.
TSO photography spent a week at the top of Spain’s highest mountain. The result is this beautiful video.
JUST FOR FUN...
Finally, two doggie pals enjoy a friendly chat via Skype.