This extraordinarily bright flashlight from CountyComm’s Maratac line can emit a beam that’s visible from 3/4 of a mile away. Its top output level is 8600 lumens thanks to a Cree XHP70.3 LED emitter and a pair of 21700 batteries (sold separately). We expect a long life from its durable aluminum body and IP68 waterproof rating.

We’ve heard the phrase “singing sands” but never really knew what it meant. James from Atomic Frontier headed to Australia to explore why some sand makes a squeaking noise when you walk on it. After putting some of the rare squeaky sand beneath a microscope, he explains how sand dune can make a much larger sound under the right conditions.

We love the style and message of this pants-keeper-upper from Arcade Belts. Designed by artist Hanna Eddy, the We Are All Connected belt is illustrated with an abstract landscape in shades of green, blue, brown, and white. Like other Arcade Belts, it’s made from stretchy recycled webbing, and its TSA-friendly buckle glides smoothly through belt loops.

Can you imagine if Danny DeVito joined the X-Men? Imagine no longer. The VFX team from Corridor used their creativity and modern animation tools to put together an insane fake trailer that sends Frank Reynolds to Professor Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, where he embraces his inner Wolverito. In a hurry? Cut right to the chase.

This animated film follows the story of Roz, a robot that crashlands on an uninhabited island. Along the way, Roz finds ways to survive and thrive, and eventually, a place among the animals. Lupita Nyong’o and Pedro Pascal head up a star-studded voice cast, along with Mark Hamill, Matt Berry, Catherine O’Hara, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, and Ving Rhames.

Writing with a fountain pen is a bit of a lost art. Help keep the tradition alive when you write notes and sign documents with this 4″ long pen from Hong Dian. It’s made from aluminum and comes with a smooth-writing fine- or extra-fine-point titanium nib. It works with cartridges or bottled ink and comes in green, brown, gray, or blue anodized finishes.

Mardi Gras might be over, but Jazz Fest is just around the corner. So there’s no better time to enjoy this New Orleans-style cover of the Oasis track Don’t Look Back in Anger, performed with aplomb by vocalist Robyn Adele Anderson, accompanied by musicians Ben Covello, Charlie Himel, Shareef Taher, Ben Golder-Novick, and Jacob Melsha.

Colin Farrell stars in this Apple TV+ series about a private investigator hired to find the daughter of a famous Hollywood producer. As he heads down the rabbit hole of mystery and intrigue, he uncovers dark secrets about her family. Directors Fernando Meirelles (City of God, Two Popes) and Adam Arkin (The Offer, Get Shorty) helmed the first season’s episodes.

Mischief-making art collective MSCHF created a wild pair of Timberland-style work boots that will sell out quickly. The 2×4 Boots extend their chunky gum rubber soles onto their sides and tops like they were squeezed through an extruder. We don’t have a drop date yet, but you can sign up to be notified at the MSCHF Shop.

Our pal Tim Esterdahl from Pickup Truck + SUV Talk checks out something that’s neither a pickup truck nor SUV – the stylish Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC. The sporty sedan has a relatively zippy 2.0-liter turbo engine with 221 hp and 258 lb-ft. of torque, engaging ride dynamics, and looks great decked out in black 19″ AMG wheels and the AMG Night Package.

Ninja’s 8-in-1 outdoor cooker can do so much in so little space. The electric oven hits temperatures up to 700ºF and can cook pizza, roast meats, broil, bake, smoke, dehydrate, and more. Put woodfire pellets in its smoke box, and add a smoky flavor to any meal. The pizza stone, pan, and roasting racks are included, while the stand and pizza peel are optional.

xkcd’s What If? is back with another hypothetical question. This time, a follower asked: “How long could a nuclear submarine last in orbit?” Along the way, you’ll learn if a sub’s hull could withstand the conditions in space, and more importantly, what might happen to its occupants and nuclear reactor.

Ready to throw down in a game of Go Fish? Carry your favorite playing card deck in this handsome leather case from Misc Goods Co. It’s made in the USA from vegetable-tanned leather, hand-stitched with waxed cotton thread and comes packed Misc’s Black deck, featuring crisp line-art illustrations, black backs, and a black-and-gold tuck case.

Iron and steel are the most recyclable materials on Earth. So it’s no wonder we often see items made by melting and reforging metal. In this video from Maker B, the machinist shows us how he took an assortment of steel bolts and removed their threads to create the parts for a working combination lock – no melting required. He made the dial from a brass rod.

As kids, Owen and his friend bonded over a campy monster show. Now grown up, Owen discovers that his once-favorite series is available to stream. But something about it feels off. Director Jane Schoenbrun’s follow-up to We’re All Going to the World’s Fair is a horror film about escapism and repression. Premieres 5.3.2024.

AC/DC sant all of its songs in English. Irish student band TG Lurgan performed this unique cover of the band’s hit Thunderstruck in traditional Gaeilge (aka Gaelic). If you’d like to sing along, the word “toirneach” means “thunder,” and “tintreach” means “lightning.” The band has also done gaelic covers of songs by Oasis, The Killers, and Billie Eilish.

Dodge doubles down on its commitment to muscle cars with an all-new Charger Daytona. In 2024, we’ll get pure-electric R/T, Scat Pack, and Scat Pack w/Track Pack models, while a gas-powered Hurricane turbo-6 model is coming in 2025. The sleek, wide ride will come in 2-door and 4-door versions, each with hatchback instead of a trunk.

AMC’s promotional Dune 2 popcorn bucket is the subject of many memes. While most of us can’t get our minds out of the gutter, Adam Savage saw the cursed bucket top as an opportunity to build a geeky diorama, turning the bucket back into a proper sandworm by building a foam and resin sand dune and adding a tiny Paul Atreides and a 3D-printed ornithopter.

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBox X-Pants! Microsoft’s game console is the ideal canvas for SpongeBob’s boxy yellow body. The special $699 bundle comes with a colorful cartoon character controller and the game Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 packed in. Grab one starting 3.7.2024 via Best Buy Drops on the Best Buy Mobile App.

Rimowa remade the carry-on for pilots into a luxurious looker. The metal Pilot Case opens from the top, making it easy to store and access large items. Its exterior is made of grooved anodized aluminum that comes in either silver or black. It has a removable padded pouch for laptops up to 16″ and rolls smoothly on double casters.

Did you know that a pencil sharpener can help you start a fire? John from Woodsbound Outdoors shows us how a the right kind of metal sharpener can provide magnesium to spark a fire and shave wood from branches for tinder. As a bonus, the leftover sticks have a sharpened tip you can use for hunting.

Gear Aid’s versatile drop-point knife is ideal for outdoor adventures. It has a titanium-coated 3″ steel blade with straight and serrated edges, plus a glass breaker and bottle opener at its rear. Its full tang construction means long life, and it comes with a quick-release sheath that can be mounted to webbing or a belt.

We like to make our own sandwiches. But a store-bought sandwich might have to do when you’re in a pinch. This video from How It’s Made takes us inside a factory that cranks out sandwiches, where humans and machines work hand-in-robo-hand to create lunches for thousands every day. Yep, there’s a robot designed solely to apply mayonnaise.