Go Figure: The J Dilla Music Tech Grant
The J Dilla Music Tech Grant will fund electronic music education and provide production training for high school students in cities across the U.S.
Go Figure: The House Fenty Built
Rihanna will debut Fenty, her luxury fashion label. Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) , the same parent company of Fendi, Givenchy and Dior will now also house Fenty.
Go Figure: Meek Mill’s Six Rings
Meek Mill has carved out a wildly successful career. This data visual breaks down how the Philly artist has impacted culture and overcome legal hurdles.
Go Figure: Beyonce’s Homecoming Speech
Using text and speech automation tools, the data visual reveals Beyonce’s vocal patterns throughout Homecoming: The Live Album.
Go Figure: Nipsey Hussle’s Distribution of Wealth
In honor of Nipsey Hussle, this data visualization showcases his dedication to give back as both an investor, community advocate, and entrepreneur.
No More Cracked Screens: ADcase Your Smartphone
ADcase is popping. Literally, it’s a smartphone case that automatically pops out a set of winged tips to protect your phone from cracking its screen.
MTV and OneMeth Goods Team Up in Toronto
Max Sawka, Associate Creative Director of OneMeth Goods in Toronto breaks down their collaboration with MTV and a new pop-up gallery.
Saudi Arabia is Finally Letting Women Drive
In Saudi Arabia, driving as a woman is no longer a crime. This week, the kingdom officially began issuing driver’s licenses to 10 women. Prior to lifting the ban, Saudi Arabia was the only country in the world where women did not have the right to drive.
Food Delivery Drones Take Flight in China
Food delivery drones will start flying this summer thanks to Ele.me, an online meal company owned by Alibaba. After placing an order through its app, Ele.me will use a drone to fly the meal over to you in 20 minutes or less.
A Zero Waste NYC in 2030
Designing Waste: Strategies for a Zero Waste City, a new exhibit at the Center of Architecture in Manhattan reveals just how the city could stop exporting the garbage of its 8 million residents by the year 2030.