8/1 Destination: Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand

The Grand Tetons from Shadow Mountain. Jackson, WY

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Easy NFL/Netflix/Hulu region unlock using DNS 

Hat tip to Jason Kottke: Lex Friedman details how to use DNS services (like AdFree Time) to route around region-specific content locks, so you can do things like watch all NFL games in HD from anywhere, change Netflix regions (for access to different content), etc. Third-party services like AdFree Time offer up a DNS-based solution: Pay a monthly […]

Crowdfunding Is About to Go Bananas

Via Vice: Although it’s still best known as the go-to cash source for indie bands, Zach Braff, and guys who want to build their own robots, crowdfunding took a big step into the mainstream this week, thanks to a new law that paves the way for entrepreneurs to take their fundraising requests straight to the masses. […]