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Wise Orchard

Wise Orchard

A smart garden irrigation timer. Wise Orchard uses local weather data and its temperature sensor not only for automated watering, it will also use that data to suggest what to plant and when to plant, prune, harvest etc.

Gears of War 4 (Gameplay)

Gears of War 4 (Gameplay)

A look at the Xbox One shooter, as players wind their way through a level loaded with cinematic events, creepy atmosphere, and edge-of-your seat suspense. Your chainsaw wielding and curb stomping won’t happen til late 2016.

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World’s Highest Basketball Shot

World’s Highest Basketball Shot

We’re assuming it took them a few tries, but it’s still pretty damned impressive that the guys from How Ridiculous were able to sink a basketball thrown 415 off the top of Tasmania’s Gordon Dam through a net stationed at the bottom.

2015 Parrot MiniDrones

2015 Parrot MiniDrones

Parrot’s new MiniDrones include an aerial toy with a hydrofoil attachment, two new jumping and rolling toys and two other aerial toys. All but one of them will support live video streaming to the mobile R/C app. More here.

Fable Legends (Trailer)

Fable Legends (Trailer)

The next chapter of the classic action RPG returns as a free-to-play Xbox One and Windows 10 exclusive. Fable Legends will offer epic stories and huge worlds to explore and cross-device multiplayer. Oh, and Cersei Lannister.

No Chain Required

No Chain Required

U.S. mountain biker Aaron Gwin shows how skill and determination trumps working equipment as his bike broke its chain at the start of the race, and he still managed to win the round. Fortunately he didn’t need to pedal uphill.

Stair-Climbing Wheelchair

Stair-Climbing Wheelchair

The Scalevo is a prototype design for a wheelchair with an impressive capability – it can climb stairs thanks to a tank-like set of treads and a hydraulic mechanism to keep its rider upright as they ascend or descend.

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DOOM (Gameplay)

DOOM (Gameplay)

(Gore) A look at the creepy creatures and stress-inducing environments we can expect from the latest-gen reboot of the DOOM franchise. Looks like your double-barrel shotgun is gonna get quite a workout. Viscera Cleanup on aisle 8!

F-18 Low-level Flight

F-18 Low-level Flight

Awe-inspiring footage captured from the F-18 fighter jet cockpits of The Pukin Dogs of U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-143 as they skim along close to the ground, mountain tops and water, pulling dizzying rolls along the way.

Fallout 4 (Gameplay)

Fallout 4 (Gameplay)

Fallout 4 gameplay footage from Bethesda’s E3 showcase, including the game’s first few minutes, the character creation system, the return of the VATS combat mechanic and the new equipment and settlement building system.

A Critique of Dinosaur Toys

A Critique of Dinosaur Toys

University of Columbia professor Paul Olsen hilariously overanalyzes several children’s dinosaur toys, pointing out the numerous mistakes in their anatomies and sounds. He came up with the best dinosaur name in the process.

Dr. Beasley’s Nano-Resin

Dr. Beasley’s Nano-Resin
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This amazing, eco-friendly coating protects cars or motorcycles with a mirror-like hydrophobic finish that beads liquids, resists contaminants, and dramatically improves scratch resistance. This semi-permanent coating lasts 2 to 3 years.

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Beach Lightning in Slow-Motion

Beach Lightning in Slow-Motion

YouTuber Clint Blevins managed to take an up close and slow-motion shot of a lightning bolt hitting the ocean along a beach. The brunt of the strike looks like a rip in space and time. Skip to 0:10; press 5 to repeat.

The Strumming Drummer

The Strumming Drummer

Musician Pensen Paletti demonstrates a nifty trick – his ability to play both his acoustic guitar and a small electronic drum controller at once, resulting in a complete one-man rhythm section. Hear another guit-drum tune here.

Japanese Guy Orders Pizza

Japanese Guy Orders Pizza

“Do you want delivery? Uuuuh… Pizza?” A couple of years ago while he was in Los Angeles, Japanese comedian Ken Sekine aka Megwin tested his English-speaking skills by calling Dominos to order pizza.

Nice Catch, David

Nice Catch, David

During a recent festival, a member of the crowd tossed a beer towards the lead singer of the Dutch rock band John Coffey. But instead of ending up with the sticky brew all over, he nailed the catch, then had a drink. (Thanks Willem!)

Killing in the Name: Swing Version

Killing in the Name: Swing Version

(PG-13 Language) While digging under some rocks, we stumbled onto this 2009 cover of Rage Against the Machine’s classic, performed by German swing revival band Musik for the Kitchen. Their Seven Nation Army is fun too.

The Real Housewives of Westeros

The Real Housewives of Westeros

(PG-13) “I see we’re going through a bitch phase.” Dirty Cues imagines what would happen if the ladies of Game of Thrones starred in Real Housewives. Dany’s just as annoying here as she is on the actual show.

Racing for Rupees

Racing for Rupees

The Legend of Zelda‘s hero Link needs a new shield, but the one he wants is too darn expensive. So the Hero of Time goes off on a money-hunting spree. YouTuber Callegos-Y’s 3D animated short is as funny as it is polished.

Plug Pendant Lamps

Plug Pendant Lamps
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Designed by Chaiyut Plypetch for Propaganda, these playful plastic pendant lamps look like a giant AC plug dangling from your ceiling, with each skinny bulb representing a prong. We’re going to need a bigger outlet.

Naturally Exploding Plants

Naturally Exploding Plants

The Smithsonian Channel shares this amazing slow-motion footage of violets, touch-me nots and squirting cucumbers (yep, that’s really a thing) as they procreate by exploding, which spreads their seeds all over the place.

Justice League: Gods & Monsters

Justice League: Gods & Monsters

A direct-to-video animated movie featuring twisted versions of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. To promote the movie, DC and Machinima are releasing an animated short film for each character.

Brinno Peep-Hole Camera

Brinno Peep-Hole Camera
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Keep tabs on who’s outside your door without squinting with Brinno’s digital peephole camera. Visitors are displayed on a 3″ LCD screen, and a motion sensor automatically records whenever people approach even if you’re away.

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