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Starlings Changing Power Lines

Starlings Changing Power Lines

RISD film and video professor Dennis Hlynsky recorded this mesmerizing footage of hundreds of starlings as they move from power line to power line. Using a high-speed camera, he was able to record the flight path of each individual bird.

The First Hyperlapse Film

The First Hyperlapse Film

We can make hyperlapse videos with our phones these days. Pacer, the first known hyperlapse film was captured one frame at a time on 16mm film by Guy Roland in 1995, and only screened once before the negative was destroyed.

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The D Train (Trailer)

The D Train (Trailer)

Jack Black plays an everyman who settled in his hometown. When no one appears interested in their high school reunion, he sees an opportunity to be the hero. If he can get their most popular schoolmate to come, everyone else will follow.

I Did Nothing to the Coffee

I Did Nothing to the Coffee

Jimmy Kimmel Live asked viewers to pull a placebo prank this April Fools by recording their loved ones and saying, “April Fools!” just as they were about to drink their coffee. The last dude has been burned one too many times.

SnapPower USB Charger Outlet

SnapPower USB Charger Outlet

From the makers of the SnapRays outlet light. Unlike existing USB outlets, the SnapPower replaces just your wall outlet’s faceplate, making it much easier to install. Available in two designs and three colors.

Landing without Nose Gear

Landing without Nose Gear

U.S. Marine Corps Captain William Mahoney recounts the harrowing experience of landing an AV-8B Harrier jet on the USS Bataan without his nose gear. The VTOL aircraft and its pilot were saved by what amounts to a simple hack.

Deal: ZeroLemon SolarJuice Battery

Deal: ZeroLemon SolarJuice Battery
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This outdoor-friendly compact battery pack not only can charge up to three devices at the same time, it can top off its 10000 mAh battery with the power of the sun. Also has an LED flashlight. Save 47% off MSRP in the Technabob Shop.

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2015 Honda S660

2015 Honda S660

The tiny Japan-only S660 has a 660cc 3-cylinder engine that produces 66hp, but Car and Driver says a variant with a 1L 125hp turbocharged engine will make its way to the US. The video is in Japanese, but a gear head’s glee is universal.

Polite Table Tennis Co.

Polite Table Tennis Co.

Handcrafted wooden ping pong tables. The limited edition Model 1 has a leather and canvas net and is divided into four customizable panels. The Model 2 is a Baltic Birch and oak table with a plank for a net. Balls and paddles are included.

Guy Martin Isle of Man TT POV

Guy Martin Isle of Man TT POV

Face-melting onboard footage of English racer Guy Martin and his Tyco Suzuki GSX-R 1000 superbike as he chases Michael Dunlop on the Isle of Man TT course. These guys must be trained not to blink – or have their eyelids glued open.

Netflix: Chef’s Table (Trailer)

Netflix: Chef’s Table (Trailer)

From David Gelb, the director behind the legendary documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, comes Chef’s Table. The Netflix series provides an intimate look at the lives of the world’s most renowned chefs. Premieres 4/26.

Game of Thrones Season 4 Recap

Game of Thrones Season 4 Recap

(Spoilers) With the fifth season of Game of Thrones upon us on April 12, the Fine Brothers put together this brief one-take recap of everything that happened in Season Four. Missed seasons one through three?

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2015 Microsoft Surface 3

2015 Microsoft Surface 3

Like the Surface Pro 3, the Surface 3 runs the desktop version of Windows 8.1. It has a 10.8″ 1920×1280 touchscreen, an Atom CPU, a USB 3.0 port, DisplayPort and a microSD reader. The keyboard cover and stylus are sold separately.

Philips Hue Go

Philips Hue Go

A portable version of Philips color-changing LED lights, the Hue Go has a built-in rechargeable battery pack, and works seamlessly with existing Hue networks and apps, as well as Ambilight TVs. Out this month in Europe, 5/15 in North America.

Fire Emblem If (Trailer)

Fire Emblem If (Trailer)

The second Fire Emblem game for the Nintendo 3DS will have three different stories: one where you’ll side with the peaceful Hoshido, one with the war-mongering Nohr and one where you take a neutral path.

Deadpool: Rated-R

Deadpool: Rated-R

Don’t worry true believers, the Merc with a Mouth won’t change just because he’s gone big time. Ryan Reynolds confirms that the upcoming Deadpool movie will be rated R in this mock interview with Mario Lopez.

Afro & Deziak

Afro & Deziak

Jimmy Fallon and Pharrell Williams teamed up to perform as a cheesy ’80s R&B duo called Afro & Deziak, who like to sing to their girls. Come for the shiny outfits, stay for the crackups.

Moleskine x Batman

Moleskine x Batman

Moleskine meets The Dark Knight with this awesome series of limited-edition sketch notebooks with five different black and white silhouette cover designs and a set of Bat-stickers.

Reverse April Fool

Reverse April Fool

A BMW dealer in New Zealand took out an ad that looked like an April Fools Day prank, promising a brand new BMW to the first person who brought in any old car on 4/1 and “Ask for Tom.” Turns out it wasn’t a prank.

Homestar Runner: Strong Bad Email

Homestar Runner: Strong Bad Email

Homestar Runner revisits a classic segment for its annual update. But before Strong Bad checks his email on his gold Lappier, he first voices his displeasure on online April Fools’ Day pranks. RIP Compe.

Stan’s VHS

Stan’s VHS

We finally ditched our old VHS deck about five years ago, but if the modern TV shows and movies that Stan’s VHS has made up actually existed back in the day, our VCR would have gotten way more use. Be kind, rewind.

The Price is Right: Bob Barker Returns

The Price is Right: Bob Barker Returns

The Price is Right surprised viewers and the audience with an awesome April Fools gift. Original host Bob Barker – who turns 92 this year – dropped by and ran the show for the lucky first batch of contestants.

Patriot Precision Pen

Patriot Precision Pen

A military-inspired writing instrument made from mil-spec 6063 aluminum, finished in anodized black with a powder coated spring steel clip and a tip that looks like a gun muzzle brake. Easily refillable with Pilot Dr. Grip refils.

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