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Subtech Pro Drybag 45L

Subtech Pro Drybag 45L

Subtech Sports’ Pro Drybag is a backpack that’s airtight, waterproof up to 164ft, and shockproof thanks to its detachable and inflatable inner airbag.  Its zipper opens diagonally to allow easy access to the main compartment.

Safety in Hollywood

Safety in Hollywood

Anna Faris and Rhys Darby star in this screwball air safety video for Air New Zealand, done up in the style of various Hollywood cliches. It made us chuckle, but mostly it made us hungry for blue donuts, and wish Flight of the Conchords would return. Band meeting.

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Battle Rattle Whiskey Chillers

Battle Rattle Whiskey Chillers
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Not only do their weapon-inspired stainless steel drink chillers look killer, Battle Rattle’s mission is quite honorable: supporting disabled veterans by not only employing them, but donating a portion of proceeds to veterans’ service organizations.

Car Soccer

Car Soccer

(PG-13: Language) A King Zarkon cosplayer retaliates against his douchebag friends by kicking their soccer game up a notch. RackaRacka promotes Netflix’s Voltron: Legendary Defender the only way they know how: madness and mayhem.

Triple Aught Design SERE Pouch

Triple Aught Design SERE Pouch

A micro tool roll perfect for storing survival tools or any similarly-sized items, such as USB drives. It’s made of 500D Cordura and has a MOLLE-compatible vertical lashing as well as a glow-in-the-dark logo. Available in four colors.

Moped Kitty

Moped Kitty

We’re guessing it’s either Take Your Cat to Work Day in Thailand, or this cat got his claws stuck in this dude’s back before he left the house, and just went along for the ride. Either way, kitty actually seems to be enjoying the breeze.

Dakine Party Bucket

Dakine Party Bucket
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Transform a 5-gallon paint bucket into a portable party with Dakine’s clever add-on. It offers an insulated, main compartment for ice and drinks, a water-resistant top pocket for snacks, eight insulated bottle koozies, and a bottle opener in case you forgot yours.

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LiliLite

LiliLite

A smartly designed modern bookshelf combines three useful features in one. Its zig-zag shape provides a place to store books, a spot to hold your place, and a reading lamp underneath, which automatically switches on and off when your book is removed or placed.

1927 Ford Model T Hot Rod

1927 Ford Model T Hot Rod

Jay Leno’s Garage showcases a beautiful, durable and (more or less) practical hot rod that started out as half of a rotting Model T. But the real gem here is its builder, Clayton Paddison, who has a couple of touching stories about his car. Test drive at 19:33.

Rains AW16 Rainwear

Rains AW16 Rainwear
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Rains gives us two more reasons for summer to be over with its 2016 Autumn/Winter collection. The Loose-fit Jacket has an oversized fit and a hood, while the Poncho has rounded hems, buttons on the sides and a cap hood. Both have air holes hidden at the back for ventilation.

The Bourne Quadrilogy Recap

The Bourne Quadrilogy Recap

Burger Fiction reintroduces Jason Bourne. People in suits are afraid of Bourne. But they also want to get rid of him, so they keep coming after him. They won’t tell him about Treadstone. Treadstone is just the tip of the iceberg. There’s also Blackbriar. But mostly Treadstone.

Flea x Fender Signature Bass

Flea x Fender Signature Bass

RHCP’s bass man teamed up with Fender to reproduce his beloved ’61 Shell Pink Jazz Bass, a very special instrument he received from a fan. The guitar has a road-worn shell with a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, vintage style Jazz Bass pickups and a neck plate with art by Flea.

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Japanese vs. American Horror

Japanese vs. American Horror

The Film Theorists compare Japanese horror films’ use of sound effects and timing with their American counterparts. Also, American films love to telegraph scary parts through the music and the environment, whereas Japanese horror can ruin even freakin’ broad daylight.

Lie Detector

Lie Detector

“All right, you’re the best!” *BEEP* “…you suck.” A prospective employee’s final interview is conducted with an extremely effective lie detector. But the aspiring new hire has an even more fantastic claim. Paul Emerson’s short film is a shining example of a verbal gag.

How to Really Train Your Dragon

How to Really Train Your Dragon

PyroGirl turns into the Mother of Dragons with this awesome mod. You see, she took a toy figure of Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon, and added a tiny flamethrower to it. Now the little guy can actually breathe fire, laying waste to everything standing in its way.

Okhlos

Okhlos

Okhlos is a 16-bit style rogue-like about unleashing an ever-growing mob to trash ancient Greece. It’s silly and chaotic but also tactical and challenging. There are a variety of mob units and leaders with different abilities. Drops Spring 2016 for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Jon Stewart & “Stephen Colbert” Return

Jon Stewart & “Stephen Colbert” Return

“Before you say the name, I wouldn’t mind, bringing liquid, into my…” Still reeling from the possibility that Trump could be America’s next President, The Late Show turned to the only two people that could make sense of things: Ja Rule Jon Stewart and The Nation’s Stephen Colbert.

Nico360 VR Camera

Nico360 VR Camera

Currently up for funding on Indiegogo, the Nico360 aims to be the tiny champion of 360° imaging. It uses dual fisheye lenses and on-board stitching to make 1440p VR videos, or 25mp stills. Built-in wi-fi allows for live streaming without a PC. It’s also waterproof.

Graphite’s Awesome Properties

Graphite’s Awesome Properties

Like water, graphite is a plentiful and incredibly useful material. It’s a form of carbon like diamond or coal, but it’s a great conductor of heat and electricity. So yes, ElectroBOOM both zaps and singes himself in this video. Learn more on his website.

Futurama: The Science of Comedy

Futurama: The Science of Comedy

Video essayist Kaptain Kristian takes a look at one of our favorite animated shows ever, Matt Groening and David X. Cohen and their writers infused the show with geek culture, intricate plots, one of the best comedic ensembles ever, and a balance of cynicism and hopefulness.

Hacking Passwords

Hacking Passwords

Computer scientist Mike Pound uses software called “HashCat” and a workstation loaded with graphics cards designed for parallel processing to make quick work of hacking a database of encrypted passwords. Now you know why complex and unique passwords are a necessity.

Gregory Porter Live

Gregory Porter Live

“Well the death of love is everywhere, but I won’t let it be. There will be no love that’s dying here for me.” Jazz singer Gregory Porter filled NPR Music with his soothing baritone and uplifting songs. He performed No Love Dying, Take Me to the Alley and Don’t Be a Fool.

Batman: The Telltale Series

Batman: The Telltale Series

Telltale Games turns their graphical storytelling prowess to The Dark Knight, dropping this trailer for its upcoming interactive adventure series. Looks like this M-rated Bats has some seriously dark demons in his closet. Ep.1 drops 8/2/16 on consoles, PC, Mac, and mobile.

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