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Handsome Gorilla

Handsome Gorilla

Officials at the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya, Japan claim that a western lowland gorilla named Shibani is attracting female visitors. It’s all in his expressive eyes, and his ability to squinch. He knows what’s up.

Punch Brothers x The Strokes

Punch Brothers x The Strokes

While we were watching that TMBG x Destiny’s Child cover, we stumbled onto another great performance from A.V. Club’s Undercover – neo bluegrass band Punch Brothers doing an insanely great version of The Strokes’s Reptilia.

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Ruark MR1 Bluetooth Audio System

Ruark MR1 Bluetooth Audio System
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UK premium audio maker Ruark is now offering its speakers in the US. The MR1 offer plentiful, natural sound, and pair beautifully with mobile devices or even a turntable. Handcrafted wood enclosures add to their substance.

Toyota’s Ultimate Utility Vehicle

Toyota’s Ultimate Utility Vehicle

Toyota proves that not every minivan is lame with their UUV, a customized Sienna that’s been put onto the rugged 4×4 chassis of a Tacoma, with flared fenders, chunky lug tires, and ready to take on its upcoming 16,500 mile road trip.

A Fish Plays Fetch

A Fish Plays Fetch

This video purports to be from a series of 2003 experiments showing a fish that’s learned to play fetch just like a dog. The whole thing smells a little fishy to us, since the post links to a mysterious company called Phoenix Biogenic.

Ressence Type 1 V Genesis

Ressence Type 1 V Genesis
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Ressence marks the 5th anniversary of its no-hands, no-crown system with a limited edition of its first model. The Type 1 V Genesis has a sandblasted nickel silver dial, a titanium case and a curved sapphire crystal cover.

XCOM 2 (Gameplay)

XCOM 2 (Gameplay)

This modified tutorial mission for XCOM 2 shows us just how much has changed in this sequel. The new character classes, abilities, objectives and enemy reinforcements force players into more aggressive and fast-paced battles.

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A Smile and a Trick

A Smile and a Trick

The young magician Moritz Mueller doesn’t need assistants or props to draw your attention away from his sleight of hand. All he needs to do is flash a smile. If that doesn’t work, Moritz also knows how to rely on good old spit equity.

Gecko Movable Light Switch

Gecko Movable Light Switch

The Gecko gives you a proxy light switch that you can stick wherever you want. Replace your current light switch with the Gecko base, then stick the Gecko switch anywhere within 300ft. of the base. It also has dimmer and timer features.

Neko Zamurai

Neko Zamurai

The movie adaptation of Neko Zamurai, a Japanese comedy show about a poor ronin who ends up taking care of the cat that he was asked to assassinate. The theme song is I’m so Great! by the Magokoro Brothers.

SELF/LESS (Trailer)

SELF/LESS (Trailer)

Sir Ben Kingsley stars as a dying billionaire who is able to use his wealth (and movie science) to transfer his consciousness into the body of a younger man (Ryan Reynolds.) But it seems there are some “side effects” to the process.

What Cheer?

What Cheer?

(PG-13 language) A talented composer is hounded by a phantom marching band after his beloved wife’s death. Matthew Goldenberg and Michael Slavens’ short is a vivid expression of inner turmoil and the loss of a loved one.

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LEGO Ferrari F40

LEGO Ferrari F40

The LEGO Creator set #10248 is a highly detailed Ferrari F40 model. It faithfully recreates the prototypical supercar’s marks, from the pop-up headlights to the massive – and removable – V8 engine. Drops 8/15 for $90.

Princess Tower BASE Jumps

Princess Tower BASE Jumps

Watch extreme athlete Roberta Mancino and her BASE jumping buddies pull off awesome feats from the top of the 1360ft. tall Princess Tower in Dubai. Her aerial front flip was executed and shot brilliantly.

DM Blade Supercar

DM Blade Supercar

Divergent Microfactories’ proof-of-concept car for its chassis assembly. Paired with carbon fiber tubes, DM’s lightweight and modular 3D printed aluminum nodes could lead to more affordable and environment-friendly car factories.

Terminator Goes on Vacation

Terminator Goes on Vacation

When Arnold said “I’ll be back,” he didn’t ever say where he was going, or how long he’d be gone. ADHD sets the record straight on where this T-800 went when he went off screen. Terminatin’ is exhausting business after all.

Thrive MC Yamaha Scorpio T 005 Croos

Thrive MC Yamaha Scorpio T 005 Croos

Thrive Motor Co. turned a 2008 Yamaha Scorpio into a futuristic – if not aerodynamic – bike that’s at home on a pedestal or on the trail. It has a custom made aluminum body, rear-center steel exhaust and a smartphone instrument gauge.

Formlabs Tough 3D Printer Resin

Formlabs Tough 3D Printer Resin

Formlabs made a Rube Goldberg machine using its new Tough Resin. Compatible with the Form 1 and Form 1+ 3D printers, Tough Resin is durable, rugged and flexible, making it ideal for high-impact and high-stress use.

Battenwear Wet-Dry Bag

Battenwear Wet-Dry Bag
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A great beach bag. The Wet-Dry Bag is a nylon bag with an outer net compartment to separate and air dry towels and other wet items. You can carry it as a tote bag or as a backpack. Available in black, blue or red.

Terminator 2 Honest Trailer

Terminator 2 Honest Trailer

Screen Junkies points out major plot holes and cheesy moments in T2:Judgment Day, while reminding us that the franchise truly reached its zenith back in 1991, and that Hollywood probably should have left well enough alone.

How Toy Figures Are Made

How Toy Figures Are Made

The Science Channel’s How It’s Made take us inside the Scleich toy factory, as a dinosaur design goes from sketch to digital and wax models, to molds, resulting in an injection-molded figurine ready for handpainting and assembly.

Heroes Reborn (Teaser)

Heroes Reborn (Teaser)

NBC resurrects the once popular sci-fi action show that later lost its way, with a new group of mutant heroes to save Earth from its foes. We’ll be interested to see what they do differently this time. Premieres 9/24/15.

If Women Ran Hollywood

If Women Ran Hollywood

Margaret Cho and her all-female writing staff cover every base in sexism and have fun flipping the script on gender inequality, as they take over Hollywood and the entertainment industry in this rather biting video from Funny or Die.

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