The second basketball sneaker from rising shoe brand EQLZ. The 360 was designed for fast and fluid movement. But we can’t deny that it looks badass off the court as well. Its knitted upper is caged in a heat-molded leather overlay. The eyelets are on the overlay, making it easy to customize the shoe’s fit. Drops 11.2024 for $130.

After making a neodymium magnet float inside a thick copper tube, metalsmith Seth Robinson thought he’d see if he could achieve the same inside of a sphere. What he ended up casting was a cool-looking truncated icosahedron with holes in it so we can see if the magnetic orb inside would levitate. (Thanks, Jesse!)

This palm-sized flashlight from Lumintop uses three LED emitters to produce up to 1400 lumen output from a single 14500 lithium-ion battery. It has a sturdy aluminum case with knurled grip surfaces and is IPX-8-rated waterproof. It includes a detachable pocket clip and is stable standing on its tail.

Today, you can find Halloween costumes that actually look like the character you’re trying to be. But in the 1980s and earlier, kids were limited to stuff like Ben Cooper’s plastic masks and logo coveralls. NECA’s action figures shrink down these classics. Series 3 includes kids wearing Alien, Gizmo, Stripe, and Beetlejuice, each with a treat bag or candy bucket.

CRKT takes its popular CEO knife and makes it even smaller. The Microflipper measures 3.25″ long when closed and stands ready to take on everyday tasks like opening packages, cutting twine, and peeling fruit. It comes in three versions: gray with a drop-point 12C27 blade, blue with a sheepsfoot 12C27 blade, and black with a drop-point D2 blade.

This pocket-size tool from Tisur is much more than just a pry bar. It can also turn flat-blade screws, pull nails, open bottles, and cut rope. It’s made from high-strength titanium and comes in natural, black, and multicolor finishes. A removable belt clip and keychain hole provide carrying options.

While its cute exterior is definitely not for eveyrone, Ingrem’s cat-shaped powered recliner is packed with features that make it a great gaming and relaxation companion. The entire body is filled with memory foam and covered in fleece. It reclines up to 132° and rotates freely on its rocker. It also has a built-in control panel, charging ports, and phone mount.

From a young age, we learn what animals are called. There’s no mistaking a horse for a hippo. Like every word, there’s an origin story for each animal’s name. Mental Floss List Show host Erin McCarthy digs into the history of names for 25 mammals, insects, and reptiles. We’re just glad we went with “bear” instead of “hŕ̥tḱos.”

This bold wristwatch from Bell & Ross has an iridescent face that changes color from green to purple depending on how the light hits it. Its markers and hands are plated in rhodium and filled with Super-LumiNova for nighttime reading. Its case and strap are made from satin-finished steel, and it packs a Calibre Swiss movement with a 70-hour power reserve.

“…2+2, that’s it.” Sabrina. The Seven-Year Itch. Some Like It Hot. The Apartment. Writer and director Billy Wilder is behind some of the greatest American films. Much like the man himself, Every Frame a Painting forgoes fancy editing and dramatic narration to give us a snappy overview of what made Wilder’s films a joy to watch and think about.

A worthy and budget-priced challenger to the Elgato Stream Deck. The DisplayPad gives you access to hundreds of commands, macros, status indicators, and more through its 12 tactile keys. Each key has a 104×104 display that can show various image formats, including GIFs. You can set it on its included base or attach it to the company’s Everest keyboard.

Since 2010, Tom BetGeorge has been wowing us with his Halloween light shows, and they get better every year. The 2024 video playlist includes awesome displays set to AC/DC’s Thunderstruck, Maroon 5’s Harder to Breathe, Rockwell’s Somebody’s Watching Me, PSY’s Gangnam Style, and closes with Michael Jackson’s Halloween classic Thriller.

Dango’s unibody aluminum iPhone case offers lightweight protection and a great-looking design. It snaps on securely and offers excellent ventilation. It has TPU corner bumpers for added protection, and its open back keeps MagSafe available for charging or attaching their MagSafe wallet. Available for iPhone 15 and 16 Pro and Pro Max in satin silver or jet black.

“…even the right leads can lead to the wrong place.” Calligram’s Phoenix Springs is a surreal and minimalist point-and-click mystery game. Set in a capitalist dystopia, you play as a stoic reporter looking for her younger brother. Its eerie vibe and pinboard-style inventory system are presented in a beautiful graphic novel aesthetic.

We love traveling to exotic destinations. But where travelers go, criminals follow. This nylon wallet from Zero Grid protects your belongings from pickpockets by keeping them around your neck and under your shirt. Measuring  5.7″ W x 7.5 H”, it’s less bulky than other neck wallets while providing storage for passports, cash, credit cards, and papers.

What do you do with a bobsled course when it’s no longer used? If you’re a daredevil bike rider, you turn it into a bike trail. Red Bull UK MTB rider Matt Jones takes us on a wild ride through an abandoned bobsled course in Sarajevo, taking full advantage of its banked walls and high-speed potential. He didn’t use his brakes on the whole run.