In CULTURE

Ask the Reader: Are Cubicles the Best Office Environment?

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Cubicles. Do I need to say anything else or can I just start screaming? They’re the bane of the working world. However, they organize people, their paper and all their stuffed animals rather efficiently. They come in a variety of sizes and configurations ensuring you’ll always be separated from your co-workers just enough to make it uncomfortable while they hack up their lunch or clip their toe-nails.

They truly are wonderful, yes? This week we’d like to see what you think and hear from you what the ideal office environment would be. What do you think?

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In NEWS

New Startup: Inforbix. Search, Navigate, Slice and Dice That Data

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People are cruel. They sit around all day creating this and that, saving it here, copying it there and finally emailing it to everyone… multiple times. I’m one of those people. We pretty much all are… except that guy in the corner with the typing speed of a dead squirrel. We create, we store, we send.

However, the difficult part is often the finding. That’s where Inforbix comes in. A new start-up in the CAD space until coming out of stealth mode this week, they’re taking on our data. Details are sparse, but here’s what we can tell ya.

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In NEWS

HDR Light Studio 2.0 Now Available. Live Preview. Edit Your HDRs.

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This seals it. There’s just no end to the ability you’re being given to create stunning 3D renderings that suck the eyes clean out your sockets. But you know what? Getting the lighting just right can still be a tedious task.

HDR Light Studio changed that with previous version of their HDR creation program. Today they’re changing it yet again with the launch of HDR Light Studio 2.0. On top of all the option you now have, it makes setting up studio lighting or that beautiful ambiance even more enjoyable than ever before.

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In DESIGN

Dismantle This Laptop in Under 2 Minutes… Oh, and It’s Recyclable

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Here’s something you’ll absolutely love. If you’ve ever had a fan, screen or keyboard go out, most laptops require you to purchase new tools, tear the laptop completely apart, then stab the tiny screwdrivers into your eyes after becoming completely frustrated.

So, if you’ve ever taken a dremel to the back of a latop (like me), you’re going to appreciate the Bloom laptop concept from a couple of angst-ridden, Autodesk sponsored university teams. It completely redefines laptop disassembly and at the same time boosts recycling potential to epic proportions.

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