Posts Written by Lambert Varias

“Ugh, I’m going to my room!” So goes the lighthearted narration in Deep Look’s video about how flies mature from maggots to the pesky insects we know. It’s a good thing the narrator is so comforting and fun to listen to, because seeing a fly up close and in high resolution is quite bizarre and unsettling.

“So it’s pretty much like capys today have to pay for how good their ancestors had it. Like Gen Z.” Casual Geographic takes a look at the pandas of the rodent world – capybaras. While they can be as peaceful and calm as their demeanor makes them out to be, just like other wild animals these “guinea bigs” are also capable of violence. And so much poop.

The new king of small form factor PC cases. It’s not cheap, but the quality and flexibility the Ncase M2 offers is unheard of in this price range. This 16L case can fit even the largest GPUs, MATX motherboards, ATX power supplies, and 280mm radiators. All of that in a minimalist and high quality all aluminum package. Optimum has an exclusive first look at the case.

As one of its farcical efforts to prove their government’s awesomeness, North Korea has its “own” smartphones and cellular network. Half as Interesting takes a look at the Monty Python levels of inadequacy and surveillance in these devices and infrastructure. The upbeat music over all this brazen display of oppression makes the whole thing even more hilarious.

The FlipAction Pro is a 16″ monitor that justifies its $499 price with its quality and versatility. It comes with a foldable mount and stand that provide a wide range of heights and angles. It has a 2560×1600 display that covers 99% of the DCI P3 color gamut, a full-size SD card slot, and gets power and video via a single USB-C cable. It’s only 0.5″ thick and weighs just 2lb.

The Crocification of footwear is still in full force, but Japanese outdoorwear brand CMF Outdoor Garment took a step back and dipped into techwear for their latest sneakers. The Approach 03 Knit has a split-toe design, a thick outsole with an equally chunky pattern, a zip-up upper, and a stretchy knit inner layer that can be tightened with shoelaces.

Anker wisely set out to make the most out of the overpowered USB-C chargers we have today. The 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable 140W (yep, that’s its name) can charge two devices using a single charging port. It also stops juicing fully charged gadgets and provides up to 140W PD charging for one device. It has a durable braided cable and comes in 1ft and 3ft lengths.

(PG-13) A widow offers her son and his wife a large amount of money to move in with them. Despite her husband’s warnings, the expectant mother pushes him to accept the offer. If you think you know where this is going, you don’t. No one does. All we have is this crazy-ass trailer for A24’s The Front Room. Kathryn Hunter looks to be a beast here. Premieres 9.6.24.

Gameboy Custom makes some of the wildest Nintendo Game Boy mods we’ve ever seen. They have a transparent Game Boy Color with a Pokémon card inside, a dual-screen Game Boy OG that plays DS and GBA games, and even a Game Boy with a case made entirely of LEGO. They also take custom orders, with options for the case, buttons, screen, and more.

(PG-13) Tech companies have made us hate the term “AI” so much with their unbridled bandwagoning. Thankfully, Matt Rose reminds us that this stuff is also an endless factory of comedy. He made a video compiling some of the hilarious creations of the inspirational quote parody generator InspiroBot. “Depression is intense, but so are you” is legit, though.

Utah-based Kawa Designs makes durable outdoor gear using upcycled or natural technical fabrics. One of their products is a bag that is custom made to fit under a bicycle’s top tube. Aside from the bag’s size, you can customize the fabric colors, pocket, and even add a hydration hose port. It may take a while to make your bag as it’s a one-man shop.

Trust Me Bro takes a simplified and lighthearted look at what it was like to be rich throughout history, from simply staying alive to the obscene multi-generational world-bending stacks that the privileged few have today. While it’s easy to be snarky and say at least cavemen owned their caves, we’d still rather be poor today than at any other point in the past.

Crowd work is one of the hardest things to do when you’re a performer, especially if you’re a comedian. Your efforts can fall flat, or it can just go horribly wrong. This clip of a gig from stand-up comedian Max Amini starts off awkwardly. He could have taken the safe route, commended the fan, and moved on. But like a seasoned vet, he ups the ante and leans in.

After taking us behind the scenes at a Japanese game center, filmmaker Paolo from Tokyo spent a day with Eri, a do-it-all team member at a popular noodle shop in Tokyo’s high-end Ginza district. The relationship and attitude that Eri and her bosses have are just as awesome as the display of talent, energy, and consistency needed to run a restaurant.

(PG-13) Reviews are pouring in for Shadow of the Erdtree, the expansion for From Software’s cruel yet sublime action RPG Elden Ring. It appears that the expansion is nearly as beautiful and as dense as the base game. It has over 40 bosses, 95 new weapons, and enough lore to fuel content creators for the next decade. Drops 6.21.24.

Steady’s Overall Pack gives you the convenience of an overalls’ center pocket without having to wear the rest of the clothing. It’s divided into small compartments and has adjustable waist and shoulder straps. It’s perfect for keeping pens, cutters, and other small tools within reach. It’s available in black, brown, green, or grey, but you can also pay extra for custom colors.