17 July

Bits for the Weekend is a bi-weekly roundup of links we’re sharing and discussing in the office. Keep up with the daily buzz and follow us on Twitter.

We’ve uncovered some real eclectic gems this week — everything from super-sized robots to the history of Einstein. But we’re also focusing in on some design resources, including MrSketch’s Sketch tutorials and a resource for beautiful stock images. Dig in!

MegaBots

There can only be one MegaBot! People are hopping into these 15-foot-tall bots and battling it out in “epic-scale arena combat.”

Karl: If it comes to robot fights…
Mirka: It always comes down to robot fights :D

Mad Max Film Composition

One reason why mad max is considered cinematographically outstanding explained by @vashikoo. — Karl

Fear and Loathing Gets Trippier

Oh, we’re not quite done with the Google Neural Network. Especially not when fans are taking drug epics like Fear and Loathing through the generator! Because that wasn’t trippy enough, right?

Vojta: Holy crap. Don’t watch this before bedtime ;)
Alicia: This is the perhaps the most terrifying thing I’ve ever seen.

Genius Infographics

The lives of Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Steve Jobs. Did you know all that about those guys? — Marius

Vojta: Sweet! Love this bit:

MrSketch.io

Yet another resource for learning Sketch. But this one looks kinda nice and is nicely organised :) — Mirka

Who Can Kill the App First?

Apple and Google are both steering away solitary apps, and developing apps that are smart and context-savvy.

Jonas: Are we going to enter the post-app era soon?

Zoommy

A neat app allowing you to search through 21 free image resources at once, and even search by colour. — Mirka

Vojta: This looks really neat. I just kinda wish it was a website rather than an app…

Mirka: Oh btw when it comes to free resources, this site is where to go: http://allthefreestock.com/ Pictures, videos, icons, sounds, you name it.

Origami Pots

These beautiful pots grow and adapt with your plant — no need to transplant ever again!

Vojta: Pretty and smart — all you could want in a pot.
Karl: Top of the pots!

Presidential Candidate Selfies

Selfie sticks are taking over the tourist destinations! But what about the campaign trails? Find out how to get the best pic with your favorite candidate.

Alicia: This is how we do campaigning in the States now… [insert major eye roll with a dash of “but i want one, too”].

Prestigious Jobs for Men Only

Or at least that’s the way it seemed after Ad Fisher ran some A/B testing when searching for high-paying executive jobs.

Mirka: Turns out Google’s algorithm is quite a sexist.

What would you do with a MegaBot? Have you snagged a selfie with a presidential candidate? Let us know and shoot us a tweet @sleighdogs.

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