Lifehacks for sociopaths

From BoingBoing.net: Lifehacks for sociopaths.

Charlotte Ludwig at the Schreiberhaus in Vienna

On 12/30 at 7pm Charlotte Ludwig gives a live performance of Viennese songs at the Schreiberhaus in Vienna, Austria.

Glowing results are possible when building with flawed wood

From CultOfMac.com: Glowing results are possible when building with flawed wood.

Using 4K displays and Ultra HD TVs with Mac computers

From Apple Support: Using 4K displays and Ultra HD TVs with Mac computers.

Not the upgrade we were hoping for. The 2014 Mac Mini reviewed

From ArsTechnica.com: Not the upgrade we were hoping for. The 2014 Mac Mini reviewed.

United and Orbitz sue Skiplagged, a service you should totally use

From BoingBoing.net: United and Orbitz sue Skiplagged, a service you should totally use.

JOHNNY DESIGNED has also been published in English

JOHNNY DESIGNED has also been published in English.

New Target Ad Features Adorable Toddler with Down Syndrome

Just saw this at people.com, but it is all over the web: New Target Ad Features Adorable Toddler with Down Syndrome :-) Maybe there is hope for this world.

Mathmos bike wheel lights

Mathmos sells bike wheel lights for less than 14 Euros.

Duet Display

From MacRumors.com: Duet Display offers a tethered solution to turn an iOS7 (or higher) device into an extra display for MacOSX 10.9 or higher via a USB connection for less than 15$.

Ringly

From GigaOm.com: Ringly, Bling for ladies who never hear their phones ring.

GPS Geoplaner, GeoConverter, RoutePlanner online

GPS Geoplaner, GeoConverter and RoutePlanner online.

Derby the dog runs with the help of 3D printing

From BoingBoing.net: Derby the dog runs with the help of 3D printing.

Samsung Look at Me app teaches autistic children to communicate

From Engadget.com: Samsung Look at Me app teaches autistic children to communicate.

Johnny Designed

Johnny Designed is a book by Veronika Grohsebner, that is available in German and in English at grohsebner@gmx.at for 12 Euros. Update: really interesting reading. Reminds me of the book from Johanne sMario Simmel Niemand ist eine Insel/Nobody is an island. Must read!

30 years OFAI

On 12/16 at 2pm there is a celebration of 30 years of OFAI at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) at Dr. Ignaz Seipel-Platz 2 in Vienna, Austria.

tvmobili DLNA server

tvmobili is a DLNA server for Mac (and Windows, Linux) for 45 pounds or 65$.

Serviio DLNA server

Serviio is a DLNA server for Mac (and Windows, Linux and Synology NAS, all via Java6). There is a free version and a 25$ pro version, that adds a MediaBrowser (web-based player), an API for accessing content over the Internet, ServiiGo (3rd party Android app for streaming content) and the capability for controlling access to shared content.

Panasonic TX-50AXW804

Panasonic TX-50AXW804 The Panasonic TX-50AXW804 is a 4k TV with one HDMI2.0 port, Displayport, 3 HDMI1.4 ports, twin DVB C, T2 and S2 tuner, Ethernet, WLAN, 1 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports, Unicable support, DLNA-Client, USB-Recorder, all for less than 1600 Euros list price. The only things missing is VESA support and a 40" version for small spaces.

Samsung UE40HU6900

Samsung UE40HU6900 The Samsung UE40HU6900 is a 4k TV with 4 HDMI2.0 ports, DVB C, T and S2 tuner, Ethernet, WLAN, 1 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports, Unicable support, DLNA-Client, USB-Recorder and VESA 200*200 support, all for less than 900 Euros list price. The only things missing are Displayport input, a DVB-T2 tuner, Bluetooth and a SAT-IP client/server. 3D support is missing, too, but I don´t miss it at all. Update: Bluetooth seems to be included (should work for keyboard, mouse...), but the user interface, especially the set up menus and the changing of channel lists are REALLY badly implemented. Export of the channel list exports only to a proprietary format (no XML, CSV...).

Pecorino und die Kunst des Pilgerns

The German language book Pecorino und die Kunst des Pilgerns is about the pilgrimage of international photo model Pecorino following the trails of Franciscus of Assisi from Rimini to Assisi. Less than 18 Euros. Now available as an ebook, too.

KeyTool

The KeyTool simply wraps round your key giving you eight essential tools including bottle opener, nail file, thread cutter, three screwdrivers (including one for eyeglasses), and even sprung tweezers, all for less than 7 pounds!

Villa Wenden, then Le Rouve

Villa Wenden, then Le Rouve in Cannes.

V2 Crabby wallet

The V2 Crabby wallet is the new version of the credit card sized Crabby wallet and even better than the first version, all for less than 20$. The best wallet I have ever had. Just perfect! Must buy!

3D warehouse for SketchUp

A 3D warehouse for SketchUp.

Events at the Palais des Festival in Cannes

Events at the Palais des Festival in Cannes.

Museums and monuments in Cannes

Museums and monuments in Cannes.

Roboexotica Vienna

From 12/4 to 12/7 the annual Roboexotica, the festival for cocktail robotics, takes place in Vienna, Austria.

Eugene Lizero

Eugene Lizero, THE Cannes architect.

Villa Fiorentina in Cannes

The Villa Fiorentina is located at 5 avenue de Poralto in Cannes, France.

Canal de La Siagne

The Canal de La Siagne, built in 1866, took drinking water from the River Siagne to Cannes via Grasse and Mougins and Le Cannet. The part from Le Cannet to Cannes was filled in and now provides a path for walkers, joggers, runners and dogs.