Technology
Virtual Reality: the indie filmmakers putting you at the heart of the story
Sundance embraces VR — Mainstream studios are already exploiting virtual reality, looking for the next big thing. Now indie filmmakers at Sundance have begun using the technology to enhance hard stories on social conflict, including police shootings and sexual harassment. But is VR just another gimmick?
Written by: Adam White
Video: The exploration truck that could take you anywhere on Earth
Where do you want to go? — Visionary designer Bran Ferren is building the ultimate discovery vehicle. Motherboard and KAYAK head to Applied Minds HQ in Burbank, LA to see it in action.
Written by: HUCK HQ
How coder Zach Sims realised his dream of never working for anyone
The DIY Coder — Zach Sims founded Codecademy so that anyone could learn to code and ended up learning some valuable lessons of his own.
Written by: Rob Boffard
Welcome to your Post-Capitalist future
Are you ready for the change? — We’re living through a revolution, swapping skills instead of cash. Huck hangs out with writer Paul Mason and gets a tour of this brave new world.
Written by: Alex King
What kind of future are we hurtling towards?
Paradise versus Dystopia — Are we heading for a revolution or a dirty downwards spiral? Huck gazes forward into the abyss to catch a glimpse of the future.
Written by: Rob Boffard
Space Explorer are building a four-dimensional public art project
Tripping through space and time — Using smartphone technology and untapped outdoor locations, Space Explorer will turn Hackney’s streets into an immersive storytelling journey.
Written by: Alex King
Neil Young's New Sound
SXSW Field Notes — Neil Young is well-known for his DIY-ethic in music but he's also applied it to fields ranging from filmmaking to inventing. Now he's on a mission to save music and launched a Kickstarter campaign for his ultra high-resolution music player at SXSW.
Written by: D'Arcy Doran
