The computer animation scene has enough technology and talent that realism is no longer the ultimate goal. Animator Alan Warburton breaks down some of the ways that commercial, scientific and artistic animators have gone beyond expressing reality.

Marc Hagan-Guirey specializes in kirigami – silhouetted sculptures made by cutting and folding a single sheet of paper. He worked with the guys behind Star Wars to create a book that lets you make 15 of the series’ vehicles using his technique. Accent lighting not included.

200 bucks is a lot of money for a power bank. Then again, Saber lasts longer than competing products – in more ways than one. Not only can it store up to 24,000mAh of power, it’s also shockproof and waterproof. It has two USB-A, one USB-C and one 120V AC outlet.

Serial learner Mike Boyd recently gave himself his easiest and quickest task yet: throw an axe and make it stick to a wooden target three times in a row. If anything, this video is proof of how much he’s learned about teaching and video editing.

First released in 1987, the Handball Top was meant to be an indoor performance shoe, but quickly became a streetwear hit for obvious reasons. adidas is bringing back the heat with a one-to-one re-release. The shoe drops on 10/27/17. EU customers can cop it from Solebox.

(Gross) Frogs begin popping up and exploring an abandoned mansion. As the camera follows the critters, the mood seesaws between slapstick and spine-chilling. Illogic’s critically-acclaimed computer animated short is a hell of a ride.

You won’t have a problem lifting this version of Mjölnir, but you might have some trouble getting it through airport security. ThinkGeek’s officially licensed foam toy is 4ft. tall and weighs 20lb. Unfortunately, its price has been supersized as well.

This amazing bit of retrofuturist tech uses over 1400 electronic components to display a visual representation of audio using 32 vintage Soviet era Nixie tubes. The base is made of solid acacia and oak with brass accents, and it can accept analog or digital audio inputs.

The horror. The waste. An adaptation of R.C. Sherriff’s classic play, Journey’s End tells the tale of a British infantry company in World War I, waiting four days in a dugout for what they knew was a suicide mission against German troops.

Model railroad enthusiast Jim Zimmerlin attached a GoPro Hero 5 Session camera to the side of a G-Scale model train, and set it loose on a course that runs through and around his house. The side perspective of the train makes you feel like you’re small enough to fit inside.

Part of Native Union’s stylish new Home Charging Collection. The Smart Hub is a compact charging solution that has two AC outlets, three USB-A ports and one USB-C port. It comes in three colors and has a matching fabric cover.

ScreenPrism ends its trilogy on Stranger Things’ mind-boggling list of references with the ones related to the show’s young characters. From Stephen King to Chris Claremont, Dungeons & Dragons to Twin Peaks, the kids are defined by geek classics.

A comedy series starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as a version of himself who’s also a retired secret agent. He wants to be a spy again, refusing to accept that he’s become more Expendables than Bloodsport. Premieres 12/15/17 on Amazon Video.

Musician Davie504 checks out a crazy bass guitar that has 11 more strings than an ordinary 4-string, and does his best to slap his way across even its ridiculously thin and barely usable fat strings at the edges. More 15-string action here.

(PG-13: Language) A totally average man falls hook, line, and sinker for a cheeseburger, and ends up being interrogated by aliens looking for answers to important questions about carbon-based lifeforms. It doesn’t weirder than Daniel Bracey’s sci-fi comedy short.

Graphic and motion designer Vinicius Araujo envisioned iconic industrial designs from electronics brands as Helvetica letter forms corresponding to their brand names. We’d love to see actual products designed this way. Check out the full alphabet in his Behance portfolio.

Like many of us, voice actor and writer Paul Rugg turns to his dog when he needs to forget the stress of the day. A few pats on the head, and all the tension simply melts awa…….. Gaaaaaaaaaah!!! (Thanks Orion!)

The Razer Kiyo is a great entry-level webcam for anyone who wants to get into streaming or vlogging. It has a built-in multi-step LED ring light to ensure that your face is well-lit. It streams video at 720p/60fps and 1080p/30fps.

Among the imaging technologies shown off at Adobe MAX 2017 was this tool which works kind of like Content-Aware Fill, but for video. It’s designed to easily remove unwanted objects from moving images. We’re hoping to see this feature in Premiere or After Effects soon.

Traxxas‘ trail-conquering RC car is just as tough and versatile as the vehicle that inspired it. The TRX-4 has an officially-licensed Land Rover Defender body, steel links and U-joints, remote locking differentials and Traxxas’ unique Portal axle.

Dominotrix Hevesh5 teamed up with fellow domino master Kaplamino to create a sequence of unusual domino falls. The chain reactions send dominoes flipping backwards, flying off tables, and generating wind to knock over remote tiles.

A woman finds herself trapped in a temporal loop after she’s kidnapped by a mysterious agency and locked away in a prison cell. Olga Osorio’s short science fiction film about time and memory takes inspiration from the classic La Jetée, which inspired Twelve Monkeys.

We recently hit the road from Palm Springs to test drive Land Rover’s new mid-size SUV. We were duly impressed with the styling, handling, and comfort of the Velar, which offers a smooth ride, slick new tech, off-road capabilities, and much more. Read our full review on 95octane.