THE COOLEST F*ING THING I'VE SEEN ALL WEEK

A collection of the single-coolest things we've seen each week, from the good people at Fusion92.com

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I Remember Website | Mark  Jovic

Why It's Great: Amazing example of data visualization with a simple premise: feed the site a memory to keep it alive.  Where I Found It: threejs.org

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Spotify for Brands | Jesse Dorian

Why It's Great: Very well done microsite about millennial insights and how or when to reach them/market to them.  Where I Found It: Spotify for Brands

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Nike just opened a brand-new store that could change sneaker buying forever | Debbie Van Ooteghem

Why It's Great: Great usage of data to alter how people shop at brick and mortar stores. Interesting evolution to keep stores relevant versus online shopping while catering to localization/personalization.  Where I Found It: Business Insider

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The only all-in-one reality capture system that gives you realistic, interactive 3D and VR experiences that feel as real as being there | Jesse Dorian

Why It's Great: Very cool imaging AI equipment and software. Connect the app to your camera and the software with automatically start creating a 3D model of an interior home that can be used in VR, 360-degree tours and more. Watch the short video to learn more.  Where I Found It: Facebook

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Agency's Hate Speech A.I. Destroys Harmful Twitter Accounts | Debbie Van Ooteghem

Why It's Great: Great AI usage to help do good in the world.  Where I Found It: 4 A's Smart Signal News

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Carlsberg Used Molecular Gastronomy To Invent Beer Caviar, Then Took It To The World Cup | Doug Dome

Why It's Great: Beer and caviar might not be the first culinary combo you think of when packing refreshments for the World Cup, but Carlsberg decided it was a matchup worthy of a global stage.  Where I Found It: Adweek

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New Drive Through Supermarket | Doug Dome

Why It's Great: Pretty impressive - and on its way to being realized. Where I Found It: LinkedIn 

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How What3words Pinpoints Every Spot On Earth For Better Navigation | Eric Leder

Why It's Great: More memorable than lat/long and has interesting uses with all the upcoming self-driving cars and drones.  Where I Found It: Fusion92 Office

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Musk's Boring Co Bid Wins Chicago Rapid Link: Like To Try 150mph On Electric 'Skates'? | Eric Leder

Why It’s Great: This could drastically change the commute to the airport. It will be interesting to see how this will work tunneling under and existing city infrastructure. Found It:  Facebook 

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Antique Beer Can Collection | Kayla Gerken

Why It's Great: Awesome typography and vintage design inspiration. Where I Found It: LinkedIn 

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What Happens When an Algorithm Helps Write Science Fiction | Eric Wolinsky

Why It's Great: Science Fiction meets AI. Reads like William Gibson was grafted to Ray Bradbury and Isaac Asimov. Because that's what has happened. Where I Found It: Wired 

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Helium-Filled and Charcoal-Studded Sphere Covers Rooms with Unpredictable Designs | Bob Sprecher

Why It’s Great: Such a cool way for a group to create art. And it looks like fun!  Where I Found It: muz.li

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Domino's Pizza Unveils U.S. Infrastructure Project Filling Potholes | Patrick Olchawa

Why It’s Great:  Domino's is allowing customers to nominate "Their Town" in an effort to help fill in pot-holes. They say this will help make their pizza deliveries "smoother"(pun-intended), while also working to improve the public roadways for everyone. Plus, they get this nifty piece of branding on local roads.  Where I Found It: Yahoo! 

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Aldi's $17 Whisky Was Just Named the Best in the World | Doug Dome

Why It's Great: Don't judge a book by its cover...  Where I Found It: Esquire

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Imaginary Friend Society 'What is an MRI?' | Agnes Skrabacz

Why It's Great: Roof teamed up with RPA and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation to uncover smiles in a time of worry and distress in the original animation short 'What's an MRI?,' as a means to educate pediatric cancer patients on an MRI procedure in an entertaining way. Where I Found It: Much Presents Email

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Pool Table AR | Mark Jovic 

Why It’s Great:  Interesting and proper use of AR though it begs the question of how much tech is too much? Is the game fair? Is it still fun to play? Would having this kind of tech embedded in your eye give you an unfair advantage in sports, or life in general? Where I Found It: Facebook

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Interactive Email Game | Evil Warlock of Outlook Mountain | Jesse Dorian

Why It's Great: This developer has taken emails to the next level. To win the game, you must to answer questions in the right order to continue forward. Using only html and css he was able to create an interactive game that allegedly works within an email client. Where I Found It: Codepen event recap email