Monopoly is just so much cooler played with dice made out of solid chunks of aluminum. By precisely varying the depths of the pips, each side weighs exactly the same, resulting in fair, perfectly balanced throws every time.

YouTuber Geeky Matt Damon Aaronsbot gets his hands on a parkour video game, but he ends up actually controlling the real Ronnie Shalvis. We’ve seen a similar concept before, but the VFX here are a nice touch.

Tech startup Energous is developing a router that can charge mobile gadgets from up to 15 feet away – without wires. They hope to put the tech into restaurants, coffee shops, appliances and other devices to juice you up remotely.

Tripp and Tyler clearly have sat through their share of mind-numbing meetings, as they perfectly nail the sort of stupid stuff that happens all the time in these corporate timewasters. We’re so glad we work for ourselves now.

This crazy looking all-terrain downhill skateboard has 36 wheels and tank-like treads so you can ride it down everything from grass- to dirt- to snow-covered hills. It’s got a lot more drag than a traditional skateboard, though.

Diver Rick Coleman took his wife Susie out on a trip to catch some spiny lobster. But she didn’t have the benefit of a net, and tried to catch these crafty crustaceans using only her hands. As the video shows, it’s not an easy task.

As part of NASA’s 3D camera project, astronauts at the International Space Station made a softball-sized ball of water – thanks to the low gravity in the space station – and submerged a GoPro camera inside the ball. 3D video here.

(NSFW, Gore) “How’d this get so f***ed up so quick?” DANIELS – the directing duo behind the music video for Turn Down for What – present a short film about a ball, love and stuff. We have to lie down for a bit.

Like the Gear Ring, Kinekt Design’s Gear Necklace has moving gears at the core of its design. They let you slide the heart-shaped pendant along its ball chain. The ring and the necklace are also available in a discounted set.

TED Educator Noah Zandan explores deception, and some of the signals and linguistic patterns which can help you sniff out when someone isn’t telling the truth. Or if you’re trying to improve your lying skills, you’ll learn what not to say.

From the makers of Cubelets comes a more advanced modular robot kit. MOSS uses magnets embedded in each block along with steel bearings to create connections. There will also be Artist Series sets with themed paint and graphics.

The hosts of Rooster Teeth’s Social Disorder show set up a garage sale for each other. One was given items that a serial killer would own while the other had to sell stolen Friends memorabilia. People are weird.

The Quadrofoil is a two-seater electric watercraft that glides on the surface of water, giving you a quiet, smooth and agile ride. Its electric motor lets it cruise up to about 25mph with an estimated range of 62mi per charge.

A protective case for the iPad Air and iPad Air 2 that comes with a pair of thin stereo speakers. It lasts up to 7 hours per charge, and because it pairs via Bluetooth 4.0 it can be used to play audio from other devices as well.

If you longed for the times when Diablo was actually creepy, check out Eitr. It’s an upcoming indie action RPG inspired by Blizzard’s series as well as Dark Souls. The art style and the sound effects are pretty neat if you ask us. More here.

(NSFW: Language, Gore) The rumors were true. The ports of Grand Theft Auto V for PC, PS4 and Xbox One will let you toggle between third- and first-person mode. The latter will have new animations, interfaces and control schemes.

Mario Wienerroither is back again, this time ripping the music and vocals from Snoop Dogg and Pharrell’s hit track Drop It Like It’s Hot and replacing them with a series of truly unfortunate sound effects.

Kuna is an alternative to standard outdoor lights. Aside from being a stylish lamp, it’s also a discreet security system. It comes with a webcam, a microphone, a motion sensor and an alarm that you can all control through a mobile app.

(NSFW: Language, Gore) Filmmaker Ilya Naishuller – the man behind his band Biting Elbows’ first-person action videos – made the first full-length action movie that’s shot entirely from the point of view of the hero. Teaser at 3:58.

From director Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Elysium) comes a drama about a robot child created specifically to learn, adapt and feel like a human being. Starring Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Sigourney Weaver and Hugh Jackman.

(NSFW: Language) A while back, impressionist Brock Baker did a series of voices from The Simpsons. While most of them were spot on, a few weren’t perfect. Here, Brock responds to some viewer comments – in more Simpsons’ voices.

Shinola’s first titanium wristwatch, the Black Blizzard features a bold, highly legible face, with sweep, small seconds, stopwatch and a turning bezel. Comes with both a titanium and black rubber strap, in either 48mm or 42mm sizes.

Kate and Riki of Garfunkel & Oates remind us that it’s better to have tried and failed than to live life wondering what would’ve happened IF you had tried. Regardless, it still doesn’t make us feel any better about the 2014-15 Chicago Bears season.