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Yahoo in Discussions to Acquire Tumblr for $1 Billion

Multiple sources out of Silicon Valley are indicating that Yahoo is in serious talks to acquire Tumblr for as much as $1 billion. First reported from the technology news site All Things D, the acquisition of the social blogging service would mean a quick infusion of youth … READ MORE

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Nike – Air Max Hunt in San Francisco & New York City | May 23rd, 2013

San Franciscans and New Yorkers will want to circle their calendars for Thursday, May 23rd. That’s the day Nike launches the Air Max Hunt in San Francisco and New York — essentially a citywide scavenger hunt for the Nike Air Max EM “Sunset Pack.” SF participants will … READ MORE

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Nokia Lumia 925 Officially Unveiled

Nokia has unveiled the Lumia 925, featuring a sleek aluminum body (with polycarbonate back plate) weighing in at just 139 grams and 8.5mm thick. Nokia’s new flagship Windows phone, the device has a 4.5-inch display (1280 x 768 resolution) and is equipped with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, … READ MORE

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Supra Skytop “Polka Dot”

Supra presents its own twist on a timeless pattern, one that’s utilized to great effect on the always reliable Skytop silhouette. The polka dot pattern is made up of white geometric shapes against a black textile backdrop, wrapped across the upper and overlaid with tonal waxed detailing … READ MORE

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Water Light Graffiti by Antonin Fourneau

French artist Antonin Fourneau has brought his Water Light Graffiti installation to New York this week. Its name perfectly distills what you can expect from the piece, in which thousands of LEDs become illuminated when exposed to water. Visitors can use any number of implements — ranging … READ MORE

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K1X – The Franchise Series

Based out of Munich, Germany, K1X introduces the Franchise Series, featuring a trio of snapback caps and all-over printed tank tops that pay tribute to three basketball hotspots: Miami, Brooklyn and New York. The Miami series features a colorful floral print as a nod to South Beach, … READ MORE

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Solebox x Saucony 5000 | Preview

Last year Solebox partnered with Saucony to produce a duo of Shadow 5000 colorways bound by a common theme (the Shadow 5000 “Grey Devil” and “Pink Devil”), and it appears the Berlin-based retailer and American sportswear brand are at it again for 2013. The crew at Solebox … READ MORE

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Fox Brothers x Nike Dunk Hi Premium SP

Nike turns to Fox Brothers & Co. to create this upcoming Nike Dunk High Premium SP, drawing on the materials from one of England’s first wool manufacturers to fashion a new take on a tried and true silhouette. The build utilizes premium leather at the forefoot and signature … READ MORE

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Wallpaper* HTC Global Design Tours

Developed by HTC in partnership with design magazine Wallpaper*, Global Design Tours is a free virtual tour app for Android, providing the latest information on an insider-curated selection of shows, installations and events from hotspots around the world. It’s no surprise that New York City has been … READ MORE

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Nike Air Max 90 – Strata Grey/Cyber Green

For purists, this new Nike Air Max 90 features the kind of coloring that gets their engines revved up: neutral white, black and grey tones with a single pop of accenting color. In this case, it’s a neon hue that Nike calls “Cyber Green,” strategically distributed throughout … READ MORE