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Burning Man 2016 Hyperlapse
Filmmaker Mark Day captured this vibrant footage of the crazy contraptions, sculptures, and art installations which turned up at this year’s gathering in Black Rock City, Nevada. We can only imagine it would be even cooler on shrooms.
Where Great Ideas Come from
Several years back, The Atlantic interviewed David Lynch to speak about how he arrives at the ideas in his films. Along the way, he provided some inspiring advice that any of us could use to help us generate fresh ideas.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt
Chevy’s compact EV offers an impressive range of 238 miles, a 0-to-60 time under 7 seconds, and sporty, modern looks. It’s packed with tech like a 10.2″ touchscreen, an electronic rear-view mirror, surround-view cameras, and quick charge ability to get you 90 miles in 30 minutes.
Starting a 737
A highly abridged walkthrough of the many cryptic buttons and knobs pilots must use to start up a Boeing 737 jet. You’d think that with today’s tech, they could just punch in a destination, but these complex machines require significant manual input to fly.
In-Out Alarm Clock
No, Lexon’s bedside alarm clock won’t wake you up with the aroma of a double-double and animal style fries, but it will ensure that the alarm is properly set, with its smaller alarm time display, which is turned on when popped up, and turned off when hidden.
Gymkhana 9
Ken Block once again rips up some tires and smokes some brakes with the latest in his awesome Gymkhana stunt series. While the locale of Buffalo, NY isn’t as exotic as past videos, Block’s wheel skills and his amazing 600hp Ford Focus RS RX still shine.
Mellow Shooting Victim
Devon Hawkins got shot in the chest by a rogue bullet in a drive-by, and rather than express anger, fear, or hostility, he went before the evening news camera for the most chill on-screen interview we’ve seen in a while.
Wolf Carving Time-Lapse
Watch an ordinary block of wood carved into an intricate sculpture of a howling wolf by artist WieselRobot. If you’re wondering about the smaller wolf in the background, he also hand-sculpted that from clay.
Alfa Romeo Nürburgring Lap
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is the car we’re most excited to drive this year, and here’s further evidence why. Watch as driver Fabio Francia crushes the production sedan lap record with a bonkers 7 minute, 32 seconds lap in the bone stock 510hp Italian beast.
Night Falls on Loserville
A group of friends head out to enjoy a night of fun in Remus & Kiki’s charming animated short. Despite the lack of dialogue, its characters and vignettes perfectly capture the mood of living in suburbia.
Hender Scheme MIP 12
The Japanese shoemaker’s latest Hommage shoes are based on the resurgent Nike Air Presto. Like all Manual Industrial Products, practically the entire shoe is handmade from leather that takes on a patina as it ages. Available in raw or black.
Murphy Does Morgan
“When I was young, they used to call me Fat Murphy.” While on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Eddie Murphy shared a brief story about his friend Tracy Morgan, while doing a perfect impression of his fellow comedian. We’re just so happy to have Eddie making us laugh again.
Exotic Metal Orbs
Progressive Products uses precision machining to create these perfectly smooth desktop spheres from brass, copper, stainless steel, and titanium. Each one unscrews at its equator to reveal a small storage space inside.
LWT: Birds
(PG-13: Language) While on hiatus, John Oliver stopped by the Last Week Tonight set to record a brief public service announcement about our fine feathered friends. We’re guessing a pigeon pooped on his freshly pressed suit on his way to the studio.
Sonic Goes Metal
Fans of the classic SEGA Genesis game Sonic the Hedgehog will immediately recognize every one of these tracks, redone with a metal edge by Russian musician Michael Sobin. Seriously, all these tunes are permanently ingrained in our brains since childhood.
LaserStacker
Engineers from the Human-Computer Interaction Lab at Germany’s Hasso Plattner Institute demonstrate an innovative use for a laser cutter – to not just cut materials, but to use their heat to weld layers together, forming fully-assembled 3D objects in the process.
Lock Laces
Never tie a shoelace again with these replacement laces for sneakers, running shoes and hiking shoes. Their elastic construction ensures a snug fit, but lets you slip your foot in and out of your shoes with ease. Perfect for cutting time off triathalon quick changes.
Sandler Loves Food
(PG-13: Language) If you look back at Adam Sandler’s movies, there’s one thing that turns up in most of them – product placement. At least Adam’s approach is obvious and in your face, unlike many movies and TV shows. And yes, Popeye’s chicken is f**kin’ awesome.
Free Fire (Red Band Trailer)
(PG-13: Language) An arms deal goes horribly wrong. That’s it. This ’70s action comedy stretches out an action flick staple: the abandoned building shootout. Stars Armie Hammer, Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy and Sharlto Copley. From Ben Wheatley (High Rise).
Best Bags for Back to School
Everyday Carry provides a guide to the best backpacks to transport your laptop, pens, paper, books, batteries, water bottles, tools, and other gear. From minimal packs like the Topo Designs Y-Pack to rugged military designs like the 5.11 Rush 12, they’ve got you covered.