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These vibrating shoes
guide your steps as
you play tourist

Maurizio Pesce,
Wired

Imagine all of the things you might notice on your next weekend trip if you weren't constantly staring at your phone to guide you. EasyJet's Sneakairs vibrate to let you know when to turn or if you've arrived at your destination using Bluetooth and the Google Maps API. And yes, they were made by the UK budget airline, which makes the project even more interesting.

In good spirits: Hangar 1's latest vodka Is 60 percent San Francisco fog
Emily Price, Fast Company

Wait, what? You read that correctly. Due to the drought in California, a distillery got creative when it came to making its vodka.

When will the internet be safe for women?
Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic

As the battle against online harassment continues, law enforcement has to adjust to remain effective in keeping women safe in real life.