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Pimp My Ride: 30 Second Edition

Pimp My Ride: 30 Second Edition

Back in the day, Jake Glazier had a beater of a car. So he did what any young enterprising person would do, and turned it over to Xzibit and West Coast Customs to upgrade his wheels. Jake recently released this hilariously condensed version of his episode.

The Importance of Off-screen Sound

The Importance of Off-screen Sound

(PG-13: Language) “Sounds shape what you see and what you think you see.” In film, sound has a unique variant: the ones made by unseen objects or beings. RocketJump Film School points out the various ways that off-screen sound can be used to paint a picture.

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Dave, Paul, Taylor & Mary Jane

Dave, Paul, Taylor & Mary Jane

(PG-13 Language) Dave Grohl regales us with a hilarious anecdote about meeting Sir Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift, then turns in a heartfelt solo acoustic performance of the Foo Fighters’ classic Best of You during the Cannes Lions 2016 festival of creativity.

What If Dog Was One of Us?

What If Dog Was One of Us?

One trick pony Insane Cherry’s latest tune is a redo of Joan Osborne’s 1995 hit, featuring his (un)usual menagerie of dogs, cats, goats, and other animals lending both vocals and instrumentation to the track.

G-SHOCK G-LIDE Marble

G-SHOCK G-LIDE Marble

Casio’s latest G-SHOCK uses a production process that creates a unique pattern for each watch. Features include water and shock resistance, temperature, tide, moon graph, world time, and more. Exclusively at Zumiez and G-SHOCK NYC Soho July ’16 for $160.

Rams

Rams

Industrial designer Dieter Rams helped elevate everyday objects with his functionalist approach. Gary Hustwit (Objectified, Helvetica, Urbanized) is currently raising funds to finish a documentary about the designer, made with the help of Rams himself.

S’moreos

S’moreos

INSIDER shows us how to make a ridiculously messy, yet ridiculously easy and delicious sweet treat – S’mores in which the graham crackers have been replaced with Oreo cookies.

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Before History: Human Origins

Before History: Human Origins

Kurzgesagt lists the major breakthroughs that have taken humans to this point. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that we all benefit when we communicate, cooperate, and preserve and share knowledge, not when we deceive, enslave or censor each other.

Boston Dynamics SpotMini

Boston Dynamics SpotMini

The folks behind robots like BigDog and AlphaDog are back with a smaller dog. SpotMini is designed for use around the home, and can not only act as a family pet, but can do chores, like doing the dishes and bringing you a beer. We only wonder if he poops batteries.

The Mill Blackbird

The Mill Blackbird

Creating commercials for new cars can be challenging because the cars aren’t always yet in production. The Mill’s amazing contraption acts a stand-in for virtually any car, simulating its length, width, wheels, and driving dynamics. CG artists can then wrap it in any virtual body.

DIY Iceman Blaster

DIY Iceman Blaster

Colin Furze adds to his DIY X-Men gizmos this portable liquid nitrogen pack. Along with a palm-mounted nozzle, it allows him to chill and freeze objects on the go. If there’s anyone who can will make Bobby Drake’s ice slides, it’s this guy.

BioLite PizzaDome

BioLite PizzaDome
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The PizzaDome is a three-piece oven attachment for BioLite’s BaseCamp stove. It consists of a lid with a built-in thermometer, a foodsafe ceramic hot plate and a base. It heats up in 10-15min and can bake pizza in 5-10min.

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Soccer Commentator Goes Nuts

Soccer Commentator Goes Nuts

Soccer minnows amongst the giants of Europe, Iceland advanced to the second round of the 2016 UEFA Euro tourney with a last minute goal in a tightly contested match. Former Icelandic player-turned-commentator Guðmundur Benediktsson went nuts while calling the game.

What Independence Day Did Right

What Independence Day Did Right

Independence Day is a mediocre film at best. But Lessons from the Screenplay points out that its script did get a number of things right. It kept the bad guys mysterious for a long time, and made an effort to endear the heroes to the audience before harming them. Sound familiar?

Portishead: SOS

Portishead: SOS

British alternative band Portishead applies their trademark haunting sounds to Abba’s 1975 pop classic SOS in a cover version dedicated to slain British parliament member Jo Cox. We always thought the original’s upbeat sounds belied the song’s dark lyrics.

The Girl with All the Gifts (Trailer)

The Girl with All the Gifts (Trailer)

Set in a future where zombies have overrun the Earth, The Girl with All the Gifts is about a young second generation zombie – she retains her hunger for human flesh but is otherwise normal. Based on a novel by Lucifer creator Mike Carey.

For Honor (Trailer/Gameplay)

For Honor (Trailer/Gameplay)

Our latest look at Ubisoft’s promising MOBA meets Dynasty Warriors meets Chivalry reveals the game’s single player campaign, backstory and the Raider, one of the character classes from the Viking faction. Gameplay demo starts at 5:45.

Zungle Panther Audio Sunglass

Zungle Panther Audio Sunglass

The Panther has a pair of bone conduction speakers that send sound to your inner ear through your skull for a discreet and safe listening experience. It connects via Bluetooth and lasts up to 4h per charge. It also has five different frames and replaceable lenses.

Field Notes Byline Notebook

Field Notes Byline Notebook
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A limited edition 70-page reporter’s notebook. The Byline is thinner than its competitors to make it easier to hold with one hand, has a cover for its wire binding so it won’t get caught on fabric or small items, and has a pocket on its back cover for small pieces of paper.

Titanfall 2 (Gameplay)

Titanfall 2 (Gameplay)

The fast-paced and mech-infused shooter returns with more distinct weapons and Titans, as well as new game modes and tools such as a grappling hook. Developer Respawn also promises that all of Titanfall 2‘s functional DLC – e.g. maps and game modes – will be free.

Every JRPG Ever

Every JRPG Ever

College Humor pokes fun at the silly stories, mindnumbingly cheesy dialogue most of us skip over, and ridiculous missions and minigames found in Japanese role-playing games. Despite all of this, we still enjoy playing them.

Brik Tiles

Brik Tiles

Turn any room into a LEGO playground with these peel-and-stick wall tiles. Each 10″ x 10″ Brik Tile holds numerous LEGO bricks, and are easily removed thanks to a durable, yet temporary adhesive backing. Buy multiples to create wall-size murals.

Star Wars Battlefront Custom Helmets

Star Wars Battlefront Custom Helmets

Last year, PlayStation held a giveaway for custom-made life-size replicas of the magmatrooper and rebel commando helmets. Super Gamer Builds documented the helmets’ production and presentation to the lucky winner. Skip to 6:19 for the reveal.

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