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Infographic of the Day: The World's Highest, Scariest Mountain Peaks

We've always been amazed by the courage and folly of trying to climb a 20,000 foot mountain just because it's there. Which is why we were delighted to find this elegantly designed infographic, by Audree Lapierre of FFunctionIt ...READ»

Adventures in Product Development: Avoiding the Six Major Pitfalls

It's a pleasure and pain salad. It's a game of risk and reward. It's an adventure. What drives successful entrepreneurs and product developers? After nearly 20 years in this business, I opine it's the adventure. Those who imagine and ...READ»

One Designer's Inspiring Rope Tricks

Young Scottish designer Angharad McLaren turns climbing rope and sailing gear into phenomenal textiles.READ»

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MacBook Pro's Solid State Drive Climbs Everest Without Breaking a Sweat

Solid-state drives are taking over the world, and for good reason. They're tiny, and consume very little power. But there's one benefit that often goes unnoticed: Since they don't rely on the delicate moving parts of typical hard ...READ»