Man Pleads Guilty To Elaborate Kidnapping Initially Deemed A Hoax By Calif. Police

In court documents, 39-year-old Matthew Muller is identified as a former Marine who suffers from bipolar disorder. He is described as a Harvard-educated lawyer who was later disbarred.

Snapchat branches into hardware with camera-integrated Spectacles

Video sharing app Snapchat has made its first foray into hardware with a pair of glasses that allow users to wirelessly send clips without touching their phone (+ movie). (more…)

Sinister 'Clowns' Are Scaring People In Multiple States

This may be your worst nightmare: Reports are emerging from multiple states of alarming interactions with people in clown clothing.

Yahoo Confirms Data From Millions Of Accounts Were Stolen In 2014

Yahoo says at least 500 million accounts were hacked two years ago. The company revealed the data breach on Thursday, without saying whether it knew all along or just found out.

Steel and glass extension added to traditional stone house in Paris by Atelier Lame

Atelier Lame has added a steel-framed extension to an old stone house in a Parisian suburb, as part of a renovation that creates ample storage for an avid CD and record collector (+ slideshow). (more…)

From Tailwind to VaporMax, the Evolution of Nike's AIR Line

Highlights and hiccups from the earliest AIR model to the latest in Nike's attempts to realize the dream of running on nothing but air. The post From Tailwind to VaporMax, the Evolution of Nike's AIR Line appeared first on WIRED.

Study: Violent Crime And Murders Slightly On The Rise This Year In Largest Cities

A new study by the Brennan Center for Justice has found violent crime and homicides on the rise this year, but analysts said a small number of cities such as Chicago account for much of the increase.

Architects create 10 installations for RIBA Regent Street Windows 2016

London Design Festival 2016: architecture firms have created installations along one of London's most famous shopping streets for the Royal Institute of British Architects' annual Regent Street Windows project (+movie). (more…)

An Economic Mystery: Why Are Men Leaving The Workforce?

Millions of men in their prime working years have dropped out since the 1960s - they aren't working or even looking for a job. Factors including technology, education and family reasons play a role.

Prefab house in Princeton by Marina Rubina was built in one day

This prefabricated family home in Princeton, New Jersey, by local architect Marina Rubina was conceived as an "experiment" in providing a high-quality residence that is sustainable and affordable (+ slideshow). (more…)