Friday Linkapalooza September 5, 2014

CONSUMER PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY

Dyson has a new vacuum cleaner, the 360 Eye, that uses "a 360-degree camera and infrared sensors to map out your room and not miss a spot. Cool.

What if there was a smartphone app to tell the people around you that you're willing to share your umbrella on a rainy day?

Following the luxury trend this week, Intel is releasing a wearable touchscreen bracelet called the MICA (My Intelligent Communication Accessory).

CURRENT EVENTS

Because of an unfortunate coincidence concerning its name and a militant Middle Eastern group, the mobile payment group ISIS is changing its name.

Hackers are stealing private photos from celebrities, and several were leaked online over Labor Day weekend. Sadly, it's not a new practice.

President Obama has officially named Google executive Megan Smith as the U.S.'s new Chief Technology Officer.

HEALTH & MEDICINE

A 3D-printed anatomy guide could help surgeons rehearse and prepare better for the operating room.

Two imprisoned North Carolina men have had their convictions overturned by a judge based on DNA evidence. The two men were convicted and imprisoned for murder in 1983.

ARTS & CULTURE

Amazon.com is starting KDP Kids, a tool to help authors self-publish picture books for children.

A Minnesota contractor is building a castle in his backyardout of 3D-printed concrete.

The CIA has a new Twitter account. I don't know about you, but I got a kick out of it.

JUST FOR FUN...

Walter is a labrador who really wanted to go for a swim. His owner attached a camera and the result is great fun: