Every week we post a quick round-up of interesting topics around the web. An expansive view on topics we feel you need to know. Click on the images for links.
SPORTS
GOPRO x NHL - A rare glimpse into the unique skill sets of Patrice Bergeron, Sidney Crosby, Taylor Hall, Patrick Kane, Henrik Lundqvist, TJ Oshie, Alex Ovechkin, Zach Parise, Tuukka Rask, Tyler Seguin, PK Subban and Jonathan Toews. during the Player Media Tour in Newark, NJ.
SHOPPING
TIRED OF FAILED EBAY SELLING? - Twice is a hybrid between traditional online retailers like Amazon and peer-to-peer marketplaces like eBay. Interesting concept that might work for some people. Let us know what you think!
Photo credit: www.liketwice.com
FOOD/DRINK/FUN
EVERY GUYS GOING TO BE SCREAMING AT THEIR TEAMMATE - Ever wonder what it would be like if you combined ping pong and alcohol? This place SPINNYC seems like its just oozing with a bunch of fun people. We’ll have to investigate further.
Photo credit: www.newyork.wearespin.com
WORK
YEP, YOUR DESK IS NOW TELLING YOU YOU’RE FAT - A new kind of office desk was designed to make your work hours healthier by offering fitness feedback. The Kinetic Desk M1, introduced Thursday by Pasadena-based startup Stir, does this by tapping into Fitbit fitness trackers to tell you when you need to get up off your seat. We’re wondering if they can add someone to stand in when you leave. We’d be ok with that.
Photo credit: www.stirworks.com
FAMILY
KEEP YOUR KIDS OCCUPIED…JUST NOT WITH AN IPAD - New research suggests children are far exceeding the two-hour daily limit recommended by pediatricians. A suggested amount of time you need to allow your children to be in front of a screen or tv. Parents or soon-to-be parents to be should take notes.
Photo credit: Lance Shields/Flickr