Desktop Wallpaper Calendars: May 2016

We always try to challenge your artistic abilities and create some interesting and inspiring artwork. As a matter of fact, we discovered the best source for inspiration: desktop wallpapers that are a little more distinctive than the usual crowd.

This creativity mission has been going on for eight years now and, like every month, artists and designers from across the globe got their creative juices flowing to produce desktop wallpapers for you to indulge in. The wallpapers all come in versions with and without a calendar for May 2016 and can be downloaded for free. A big thank-you to everyone who contributed their works! Now, could there be a better occasion to freshen up your desktop?

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Sabine Marcelis and Brit van Nerven's Hue mirrors feature gradients of colour

New York 2016: New Zealand and Dutch design duo Sabine Marcelis and Brit van Nerven have created a range of mirrors from layers of coloured glass that create ombré effects across the surfaces (+ slideshow). (more…)

Reebok blasted for releasing Alien Stomper trainers exclusively in male sizes

Reebok has been criticised for only releasing male sizes of the boot-like sneakers worn by actress Sigourney Weaver in 1986 sci-fi film Aliens. (more…)

Uber Settles 2 Lawsuits Over Whether Drivers Are Employees Or Contractors

Uber will pay up to $100 million to settle the suits, and drivers will stay independent contractors, not employees, in California and Massachusetts, just as the ride-booking company had maintained.

How Lucasfilm's Master Foley Artist Perfected the Sounds in Your Favorite Movies

John Roesch, the head Foley artist at Lucasfilm, takes us through a day in the life of a man with golden ears. The post How Lucasfilm's Master Foley Artist Perfected the Sounds in Your Favorite Movies appeared first on WIRED.

Star Fox Zero's Confusing Controls Keep It From Flying High

Nintendo's space-dogfight Wii U game starring fuzzy animals has a confusing control scheme, but is packed in with another game that does it better. The post Star Fox Zero's Confusing Controls Keep It From Flying High appeared first on WIRED.

Amazon Prime Is Now Available by the Month, With or Without Shipping

The company is taking on Netflix with new monthly prices for its popular unlimited shipping-plus-video service.. The post Amazon Prime Is Now Available by the Month, With or Without Shipping appeared first on WIRED.

The Strange Case of the Woman Who Can't Remember Her Past-Or Imagine Her Future

Meet the first person ever diagnosed with severely deficient autobiographical memory. She knows facts about her life but can't mentally relive any of it. The post The Strange Case of the Woman Who Can't Remember Her Past-Or Imagine Her Future appeared first on WIRED.

Judge Says Lyft's $12M Settlement Doesn't Pay Drivers Enough

The agreement shortchanged on-demand drivers by about half of what they deserve, according to the ruling.. The post Judge Says Lyft's $12M Settlement Doesn't Pay Drivers Enough appeared first on WIRED.

Panasonic's New Compact Shoots 4K for an Alluring Price

The Lumix GX85 doesn't just shoot 4K video. It uses its high-res video skills for fast-action photos, and it can focus your images after you shoot them. The post Panasonic's New Compact Shoots 4K for an Alluring Price appeared first on WIRED.

A Push to Rebuild a Mies Van Der Rohe Modernist Gem

German architects and planners are seeking to rebuild Mies van der Rohe's Wolf House, an important transitional design. But some experts oppose the idea.

A Push to Rebuild a Mies Van Der Rohe Modernist Gem

German architects and planners are seeking to rebuild Mies van der Rohe's Wolf House, an important transitional design. But some experts oppose the idea.