There are lots of different things you can use to create rhythms, but we find the sounds created by musician Dominik Schad and his boxes of matches to be particularly pleasing to our ears. Even better with headphones on.

A fully open source DIY robot that can plant and grow different kinds plants at once. FarmBot has drag and drop interfaces for planning and taking care of your small garden (up to 10’x 5′), as well as remote manual controls. It can even suppress weeds automatically.

A rock paper scissors bet starts a hand’s journey all over the world in this fun three-year time-lapse, which serves as the music video for You Would Not Believe Me, a song from alternative band People the Kangaroo.

“The power to tell real from fake doesn’t come from being a world expert or mistrusting every single thing you see.” CaptainDisillusion is a champion of authenticity, but he reminds us that there is a significant difference between cynicism and insanity.

Nightdive Studios’ total overhaul of the genre-defining first person sci-fi action RPG. The new System Shock has all new graphics and music and updated interface, mechanics and more. Coming to Windows, Mac, Linux and Xbox One. Demo here.

The San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan hung up his jersey just as he conducted himself in his 19-year career. Because really, there’s nothing left to say: 5 rings. 71% win rate. Made the playoffs every single year. Best power forward to ever play the game. We’ll miss you TD!

Jay Leno visits the secret vault of “a small company” called Aston Martin to check out a prototype of its flagship GT, the DB 11. Then he takes it on an ever so tame test drive against stunt driver and former Stig Ben Collins and the new V12 Vantage S.

One of the cooler and more addictive iOS apps we’ve played with in a while, Prisma uses some amazing artificial intelligence to transform your photos, emulating the styles of various painters. A welcome alternative to overused Instagram filters. Coming to Android soon.

LEGO designer Jason Allemann is working on a remote-controlled monowheel. Initially a proof-of-concept for a LEGO BB-8, Jason is using a pair of Power Functions motors and a counterweight to propel and steer the toy.

Like something from the mind of Willy Wonka, these floating bubbles are fully edible. Just mix the solution with your favorite drink – soda, cold-brew coffee, booze, and you’ve got delicious tasting bubbles. Best used away from fancy fabrics to avoid stains. Pack of 6 bottles.

Minute Earth explains how poorly coded software can lead to the error it calls Null Island, in which unknown coordinates are replaced with 0º, 0º.  On a related note, people with “Null” in their names can also get screwed by software.

A man in Taiwan demonstrates how to play badminton without a partner, thanks to a really strong headwind that turns the shuttlecock into a boomerang. We suppose you all you really need to do this anytime is an industrial fan.

Here’s a completely bonkers stunt in which aerobatic pilot Melissa Andrzejewski not only flies just a couple of feet from the ground, but does it while tightrope walker Sketchy Andy Lewis and freestyle Moto X rider Jimmy Fitzpatrick hang just overhead.

YouTuber DaveHax shows a simple way to use the ink from several markers to create a single marker which can gradually fade between the colors of the rainbow. Neat idea, but we wonder if the nib will eventually become a muddy grey mess.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ QB Drew Willy threw this incredibly spot-on catch right into the crook of WR Ryan Smith’s arm, letting him catch the ball without even knowing he was going to do so. The team would go on to win the game, in part due to this epic touchdown play.

These inflatable loungers are perfect for the outdoors, packing up small enough to fit easily in your backpack, and inflating in seconds by capturing air inside. No pump required. To add to the fun, they’ll even work as a pool float. Save 54% in The Awesomer Shop.

(PG-13 Language) Mylo the Cat turns his attention to Looney Tunes for his latest lip dub, mashing up Bugs Bunny’s wacky antics with the smooth prose and flows of Tupac Shakur’s final magnum opus Hail Mary. U.S. Mirror here.

(Flashing images) Malware historian danooct1 shares a trojan made by one of his viewers, a prankster going by the handle Leurak. Leurak’s MEMZ makes playful Google searches before turning the infected PC into a festival of errors.

A gym you can take anywhere, Monkii Bars 2 let you do over 200 different resistance-based exercises. Weighing just 9oz, the Adventure and Tactical models pack down into a travel case, which doubles as an over-door mount, as well as a phone holder for viewing exercise videos.

Exquisite headphones for discriminating listeners. Focal knocks one out of the park with fantastically clean, dynamic, and expansive sounds from its open-backed premium headphones. You’ll need an amp to drive ’em, but it’s worth it. Full review on Technabob.

Our friends at Everyday Carry share with us the latest drops, showing off the coolest gear they have to offer. Here’s this week’s awesome loadout, courtesy of EDC reader Jim Robb, a machinist who seems to have a murdered out theme going with his gear.

A futuristic bicycle that takes its inspiration from TRON’s lightcycles. It has hubless wheels, airless tires, a carbon fiber frame, integrated LED illumination, a wealth of sensors, and an optional electronic gearbox. And yes, the bike shown in the video is a real, working prototype.

Nathan, a Chinese crested dog really likes to dance. Here, he gets his groove on to an updated version of the classic What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor? Oh, and nobody shaved his belly with a rusty razor – Nathan is naturally hairless.