Info on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

Jan. 27, 2012 by

ACTA – the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement – is an international agreement that aims to establish multinational standards on intellectual property rights enforcement. The title of the treaty suggests the agreement deals with counterfeit goods, such as medicines and luxury goods.

PIPA and SOPA: Why You Should Care

Jan. 18, 2012 by

H.R.3261 “Stop Online Piracy Act” and S.968 “PROTECT IP”, could radically change the landscape of the Internet. These bills provide overly broad mechanisms for enforcement of copyright which would restrict innovation and threaten the existence of websites with user-submitted content,

Shane Berry Farewell Japan Party

Dec. 14, 2011 by

What: Just Do It! Where: En-Sof, Tokyo When: 2011-12-17 SATURDAY Who: DJ Wada, Shane Berry Live, Minoda, Masa, Sports Koide My very last live show as a Tokyo/Japan resident.

Mesmerizing Time-lapsed Illustration

Nov. 30, 2011 by

An incredible time-lapse video of Spanish artist Dei Gaztelumendi working from start to finish on a post-apocalyptic illustration for a magazine cover. The level of detail he goes into, far beyond where most people would have hung up their proverbial

Vibes against Vibes Release Party

Nov. 22, 2011 by

What: Vibes against Vibes Release Party Where: Club Metro Kyoto When: 2011-11-24 THURSDAY Who: Kihira Naoki, Shane Berry, Baiyon, DiE / Noguci

Blind

Sep. 7, 2011 by

A stark glimpse into a post nuclear Tokyo that is more real now than ever.

Julian Treasure: 5 ways to listen better

Aug. 24, 2011 by

Julian Treasure is a sound expert who has some very solid ideas about the role of sound in society. He is a huge advocate for its conscious use in architectural environments and its healing possibilities.

Vihart on the Science of Sound

Aug. 22, 2011 by

Vihart makes incredibly entertaining and informative videos about the magic and beauty of mathematics. In this video she eloquently explains the intrinsic relationship between sound and mathematics, plus a whole lot more.

Reggie Watts Pops Some Tech

Aug. 4, 2011 by

The inimitable Mr Watts strikes again. Surreal, sublime and funny.

Setting Up Your Studio/Performance Session with One Click

Aug. 2, 2011 by

You know when, after many years of knowing someone, you find out that they can do an amazing array of card tricks or juggle chainsaws while singing Bohemian Rhapsody? That’s how I feel about OSX right now after watching this