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Someone figured out how to modify a third-party Xbox controller's firmware to change its USB descriptor – and it sounds like this is only the beginning. via Hackaday

Valet Magazine presents a curated selection of 10 high-quality men's shoes designed for longevity and style.

via Valet.

"The Booksellers" documentary gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of rare book selling in New York. via kottke.org

Google Dataset Search is out of beta and now lets you filter results by data type, availability, and geographic area.

via FlowingData

Ian McKellan blogged about his experiences playing Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings in 1999.

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Theodore Gray, co-founder of Wolfram Research, discusses iPhone cameras, a large quilting machine, a free CAD program, and affordable stereolithography printers. via Cool Tools