In a last-gasp attempt to fit into the THE DRESS, desperate brides-to-be in the U.S. (like Jessica Schnaider, pictured) can now have a feeding tube inserted into their nose that provides a drip of liquid protein and fat (with no carbohydrates) through the esophagus into the stomach. The $1,500, 10-day treatment is effective:

It’s both National Robotics Week and the World Food and Beverage Expo in Tokyo. These worlds collide in Suzomo’s line of Sushi Robots. I guess now that nearly every local supermarket offers sushi, the demand for sushi chefs outstrips the supply. Enter SushiBot! I just hope robots aren’t mongering the fish.

SushiBot Rolls Out 3,600 Pieces per Hour [via LaughingSquid]

Crowdfunding for artists is something we’ve previously reported on here at Springwise, with France-based KissKissBankBank enabling fans to invest in their favorite bands. In a similar vein, Pikup is a new platform that renumerates artists based on subscribers’ listening habits.

The UK startup is currently offering free software to Mac, iPhone and iPad users — although it intends to include other operating systems in the future. Once installed,

In a natural next step for the Swedish furniture giant, Ikea is building its own town, in East London. The neighborhood, called Strand East, will feature 1,200 homes and apartments in the Scandinavian style, and all will be rentals. Says Harald Müller, the head of Ikea’s real estate arm: “We’re just securing our money long-term –- and of course creating

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The Wheel of Worry 

By Andrew Kuo, for the NY Times Magazine, via Aesthetics of Joy

Dr. John is one of those musicians that, admirably, has always just done his own thing. The performance of his that sticks in my head is always The Last Waltz — an amazing show and classic film. I remember seeing it for the first time and getting caught on those scenes with his music. Last year Dr. John performed at Bonnaroo with The Black Keys front man Dan Auerbach, and

Makers gunna make…
Anyone familiar with how we run Labs knows we make a concerted effort to learn by making. The thoughts published here and elsewhere, as well as the community’s feedback, often spark ideas that we bring to life internally for no reason other than a love of doing. For us, our curiosity was both in what we did and why we did it the way we did. Today, we’re announcing the