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Batman Coffee Table

Batman Coffee Table

Artist Charles Lushear of Bohemian Workbench created this awesome table in the likeness of the Bat’s iconic emblem. Sadly, the table isn’t available for sale, but you could always buy one of his giant NES controller tables instead.

Trebek Reads Rap Lyrics

Trebek Reads Rap Lyrics

An amusing clip from Jeopardy!’s Battle of the Decades in which Alex Trebek reads lyrics from ’90s rap songs in the only way a guy with grey hair in a suit could possibly deliver them. We can’t believe nobody got that last clue though.

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The Beast Inside

The Beast Inside

Spoken-word rap and storytelling by Tilawn Burtzloff, a young man who has struggled with homelessness, and how he copes with the harsh world through creativity. A film by Amy Enser & Drew Christie for the American Refugees project.

Surfing Time Collapsed

Surfing Time Collapsed

Surfing highlight reels make the sport seem incessantly exciting, but in reality there’s a lot of downtime in between rides. Cy Kuckenbacker came up with a middle ground, presenting an hour of surfing footage all at once.

Soft Pretzel Machine

Soft Pretzel Machine
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Yum. We love freshly-baked pretzels. With this handy small appliance, you can bake your own in just three minutes. Makes two large or six small pretzels at a time. It’s like having an Auntie Anne’s in your kitchen.

Will Ferrell & Chad Smith Drum-off

Will Ferrell & Chad Smith Drum-off

The Tonight Show hosted the much hyped drum-off between doppelgangers Will Ferrell and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Now, Logan Marshall-Green and Tom Hardy should do an act-off.

Star Wars: Force for Change

Star Wars: Force for Change

Donate to UNICEF’s Innovation Labs through Star Wars: Force for Change and you could win a trip to London to see Star Wars Ep. VII being filmed and even appear in the movie itself. Higher donations also get other guaranteed rewards.

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USB Money Clip

USB Money Clip
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Store your cash and cache your files in this dual-purpose pocket accessory. Made by Ravi Ratan, this 8GB USB flash drive has an integrated money clip. It’s available in a polished or brushed silver finish.

DIY Magnetic Shoes

DIY Magnetic Shoes

After making a replica of Wolverine’s claws, the lively Colin Furze tried his hands, er feet at emulating Magneto by creating a pair of magnetic shoes. Together with a steel bar, the shoes let him “walk” on the ceiling.

Lightning Motorcycle LS-218

Lightning Motorcycle LS-218

The fastest production motorcycle in the world, it’s has been able to hit an insane 218mph. Its electric motor generates about 200hp and 168lb.ft. of torque. This thing needs a vuvuzela and an ejector seat. Riding footage at 2:00.

OutRunner Running Robot

OutRunner Running Robot

We’ve seen a robot that could run as fast as a cheetah, but it was unwieldy. This portable robot can amble along all on its own, and the Performance model can hit speeds up to 20mph, has 2-hour battery life and an on-board camera.

Hugh Jackman Calls out John Cena

Hugh Jackman Calls out John Cena

While at ESPN SportsCenter to promote X-Men: Days of Future Past, Hugh Jackman was asked on the spot to make a mock promotional for a match between himself and John Cena. You can’t see him John! You literally can’t!

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EA Sports UFC (Gameplay 3)

EA Sports UFC (Gameplay 3)

You’ve seen Bruce Lee in the octagon. Now check out real world fighters Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo square off in this sample round. They still have the dead eyes of video game characters, but otherwise it all looks good.

Dogs on Treadmills

Dogs on Treadmills

Dan Berber breeds American bull dogs. He can’t run with them all, so he’s set up an array of backyard treadmills to help them stay in shape and occupied. Commenters have suggested harnessing the dogs’ energy to power his house.

Batman Arkham Knight (Trailer 2)

Batman Arkham Knight (Trailer 2)

In-game footage of Batman in his new and ever so chunky armor, the equally combat-ready Batmobile and the games’ mysterious villain, the eponymous Arkham Knight. Why does anyone still live in Gotham?

Genius Pack 22″ Carry-on

Genius Pack 22″ Carry-on

Genius Pack’s carry-on has a removable and compressible laundry bag, internal zippered compartments (including a toiletry bag and a garment bag), outer pockets for a water bottle and an umbrella and an integrated item checklist.

Banksy: Artist in Residence

Banksy: Artist in Residence

In lieu of an acceptance speech for winning the 2014 Webby Awards Person of the Year, graffiti and urban artist Banksy made this video summarizing the spectacle that won him the award, his “residency” in New York.

’15 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

’15 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

If the new 485hp Dodge Challenger isn’t enough for you, wait for the Challenger SRT Hellcat. Its supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 outputs 707hp. Available w/ a 6-speed Viper-sourced manual or 8-speed automatic. More on 95octane.

Bad Lip-Reading: American Idol

Bad Lip-Reading: American Idol

BLR takes on the show that has become a shadow of its former self, American Idol (aka “Sing-Song Contest of America.) It says a lot that this brief parody video is more entertaining than any episode of the show these days.

Early Retirement

Early Retirement

At a V8 Supercars event a few years ago, an unfortunate accident turned into a minor spectacle. A racer’s wheel came loose off his car, but while he pulled over the errant part kept on rolling. And then…

Big Hero 6 (Teaser)

Big Hero 6 (Teaser)

Inspired by the Marvel comic, Disney Animation’s latest flick follows a young roboticist who ends up in the midst of an evil plot in San Francisco, and forms a team of high tech heroes with his geeky friends and his shapeshifting robot sidekick.

Hannibal Prints

Hannibal Prints
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For the season two Hannibal finale, Phantom City Creative and Mondo will release these creepy limited-edition prints of the doctor. They’re awesome, though we’re not sure we’d want them watching us. Follow Mondo on Twitter for details.

Conan Plays Watch Dogs

Conan Plays Watch Dogs

(NSFW, Gore) The still clueless gamer Conan O’Brien gets his hands on Watch_Dogs. He proceeds to make up a Chinese proverb, pitch an idea for a FedEx commercial and discover a poetic Easter egg. Or not.

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