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Redbox To Acquire NCR's Blockbuster Express For $100 Million, Boast "More Locations Than McDonald's And Starbucks Combined"

BY Austin CarrMon Feb 6, 2012

Coinstar, the company behind DVD-kiosk service Redbox, today announced it would acquire NCR's entertainment business for as much as $100 million. NCR, once the central rival to Redbox through its Blockbuster Express brand, operates thousands of movie-rental kiosks which will now come under Redbox and Coinstar's control.READ»

CO.EXIST

Urbanflow: A City's Information, Visualized In Real Time

BY Ben SchillerMon Feb 6, 2012

Combining a map, tourist information, and data about the city's services, a new system is making Helsinki truly transparent. READ»

CO.DESIGN

A High-Tech Turntable Converts Tree Rings Into Piano Music

BY Belinda LanksMon Feb 6, 2012

In "Years," Bartholomäus Traubeck mines the natural data stored in a tree using some sophisticated man-made technology. READ»

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Dutch Kids Pedal Their Own Bus To School

BY Michael CorenMon Feb 6, 2012

In the Netherlands, bikes abound. And now, they even take kids to school. Behold, the bicycle school bus. READ»

CO.EXIST

The State Department's Techie Exchange Program For Teenage Girls

BY Neal UngerleiderMon Feb 6, 2012

TechGirls, a new State Department program, will fly 25 Middle Eastern teenage girls to the United States this summer for an immersion course in U.S. tech culture and all things nerdy. The goal? To build bridges between geeks worldwide. READ»

CELEBRITY | Comment

Twitter Breaks Record During Super Bowl XLVI: 12,233 Tweets Per Second

BY Tyler GrayMon Feb 6, 2012

Meanwhile, TV viewership of the New York Giants' 21-17 defeat over the New England Patriots remained flat, if not a bit down, from last year. READ»

TECHNOLOGY | Comment

Google Maps Help Predict Meth Labs Before They Open

BY Neal UngerleiderMon Feb 6, 2012

The same maps that can help you find your way to the mall can help the police predict where meth labs will pop up next. Here's a look inside the strange, fascinating world of geospatial predictive analysis.READ»

SMARTPHONES | Comment

Organize Your iPhone Or Android Home Screen For Smarter Daily Use

BY Kevin PurdyMon Feb 6, 2012

If you think you’re tapping, swiping, and sighing over your phone more than you need to, you’re probably right.READ»

FAST TALK | Comment

Fast Talk: How FoundersCard Brings Exclusivity To The Startup Set

BY David ZaxMon Feb 6, 2012

Meet Eric Kuhn, who has one of the few startups in America that isn't rushing to gain millions of users.READ»

REDBOX | Comment

Redbox Partners With Verizon To Launch Streaming Video Service

BY Austin CarrMon Feb 6, 2012

The Coinstar subsidiary today announced a new partnership with Verizon. The joint venture will launch in the second half of 2012 and be a subscription-based and "affordable service that will allow all consumers across the U.S. to enjoy the new and popular entertainment they want, whenever they choose, using the media and devices they prefer," the companies said.READ»

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Amazon Retail Store In Seattle?, HTC Reports Rough Quarter, Facebook To Introduce Mobile Ads

BY Nidhi SubbaramanMon Feb 6, 2012

Breaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day.READ»

FAST FEED | Comment

Amazon Retail Store In Seattle?, HTC Reports Rough Quarter, Facebook To Introduce Mobile Ads

BY Nidhi SubbaramanMon Feb 6, 2012

Breaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day.READ»

AAKASH | Comment

India's $35 Aakash Tablet Comes Apart

BY Nidhi SubbaramanFri Feb 3, 2012

Months after India's healthily anticipated $35 tablet was first unveiled, its owners are embroiled in a spat that is raising questions about its future.READ»

FACEBOOK IPO | Comment

The Facebook IPO Players Club: Li Ka-shing

BY Kit EatonFri Feb 3, 2012

They were doing just fine before, but Facebook's biggest minority owners are about to be catapulted into a far more elite bracket. As we ponder what Li Ka-shing will do with his extra millions, here's a look at what got him where he is today.READ»

ROBOTS | Comment

This Week In Bots: Nothing's Gonna Stop Them Now--The Robot Revolution Is Everywhere

BY Kit EatonFri Feb 3, 2012

From real estate to medicine to retail, practically every industry is seeing a rise in machines entering the futuristic field. Here's why that's a good thing (for the most part).READ»

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Booming System Monitors Your Health With Sick Beats

BY Ariel SchwartzFri Feb 3, 2012

A new medical sensor can be powered by remote vibrations. But they have to be vibrations from hip-hop bass. Seriously. Get your subwoofer ready, Dr. Dre is ready to see you now. READ»

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A New Company Bonus Plan: Reduce Your Footprint, Earn $100

BY Ben SchillerFri Feb 3, 2012

Instead of trying to reduce your carbon footprint on your own, what if it was part of your compensation, like health insurance? Don't worry, it's a carrot, not a stick. Just keep your consumption low, and there could be some extra ... READ»

WANTED: HOME

Wanted: The Lava Lamp Of The 21st Century

BY Tim MalyFri Feb 3, 2012

Ferrite is like a lava lamp but interactive, twitchy, and a little sinister. READ»

CO.EXIST

The 6 Questions That Lead To New Innovations

BY Sarah KrasleyFri Feb 3, 2012

Autodesk's Innovation Genome Project tried to quantify what worked about the 1,000 greatest innovations of all time. With that data in hand, the company then turned to what needs innovation today: building with sustainable materials. READ»

FACEBOOK IPO | Comment

The Facebook IPO Players Club: Jim Breyer

BY Kit EatonFri Feb 3, 2012

They were doing just fine before, but the biggest of minority owners of Facebook are about to be catapulted into a far more elite bracket. As we ponder what they'll do with with new millions (money being no stranger to early investor Jim Breyer), here's a look at what got them where they are today.READ»