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My Middle Name

My Middle Name

(NSFW: Language) This compilation of movie and TV scenes makes us realize that our middle names just aren’t very cool, and we’ll have to go see a lawyer to change ours to something like “Batman”. Yes “Batman is my middle name.”

If They Could Transform

If They Could Transform

Illustrator Darren Rawlings envisions what classic vehicles from movies and TV would look like if they were robots in disguise. The Ecto-1 and Mach V are pretty awesome, but the Mystery Machine is downright epic.

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Peanuts (Teaser)

Peanuts (Teaser)

Good grief! Charles Schulz’s classic cartoon is headed to the big screen, using a unique CGI style that does an impressive job honoring the style of the original characters. Let’s hope the humor and voice acting seal the deal.

Neil deGrasse Tystoned

Neil deGrasse Tystoned

Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the most respected scientific minds of our era. But when he’s slowed down, he sounds like a rambling stoner. Neil, we love you man, but you’ve been spending too much time with Jeff Goldblum.

What If? The Book

What If? The Book

Physicist and xkcd creator Randall Munroe will soon release a book version of What If?, his funny and enlightening science Q&A series. The book features unpublished articles as well as revised versions of some of the published ones.

Superman with a GoPro

Superman with a GoPro

Superman finds a GoPro and decides to have fun with it before returning it to its owner. Corridor Digital presents a day in the Man of Steel’s life from his point of view. Hey lady, Clark’s eyes are up here!

UNDRCRWN Hall of Fame Tees

UNDRCRWN Hall of Fame Tees
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An homage to the lead characters of three classic basketball movies: Jesus Shuttlesworth from He Got Game, Sidney Deane and Billy Hoyle from White Men Can’t Jump and Kyle Lee Watson, Shep and Birdie from Above the Rim.

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40 Story Handstand

40 Story Handstand

Daredevil Scott Young is more than capable of maintaining a handstand, but he’s now known for taking his acrobatics to the rooftops of tall buildings, performing them inches from the edge. We’re just glad it wasn’t any more windy.

MorpHex Mk. II Robot

MorpHex Mk. II Robot

An updated version of Zenta’s awesome morphing ball robot, which is now stronger and more agile than the original. While it still doesn’t have any weapons, we still wouldn’t want to get a hand stuck in there.

Volcano Drone POV

Volcano Drone POV

YouTuber Shaun O’Callaghan used a DJI Phantom quadcopter to take a close look at the mouth of Mount Yasur, an active volcano on Tanna Island, Vanuatu. Fortunately the drone and the camera survived the trip.

Anti-Gravity Wheel

Anti-Gravity Wheel

Derek Muller from Veritasium show off how you can easily lift a 42 pound weight at the end of a metal rod, thanks to the wonders of gyroscopic precession. If only everything we ever had to lift was spinning at 2500 RPM. More here.

Volvo Concept Estate

Volvo Concept Estate

A preview of Volvo’s future station wagons, the Concept Estate is what hatchbacks look like when they grow up. It has a sleek silhouette and a luxurious interior covered in wood, wool, leather and copper. More on 95Octane.

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Nike Free Hyperfeel TR

Nike Free Hyperfeel TR

The Free Hyperfeel TR training shoes pack four of Nike’s latest innovations. They have a very light and form fitting Flyknit upper with Flywire support, Lunarlon insole for cushioning and a flexible Free outsole. Drops on 5/1.

Trumpet Troll

Trumpet Troll

A dude sees a marching band outside of his window, and decides to embellish the concert with his own trumpet. While the prank is completely awful, it’s also pants-wettingly hilarious.

The Stinky Candle Co.

The Stinky Candle Co.
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A company that makes quirky scented candles. The scents range from fragrant – fresh linens, baby powder – to familiar – leather, no. 2 pencil, money – to stink bombs like fish, skunk and body odor.

Panny Keychain

Panny Keychain

Panny is a keychain that prevents your keys from scratching the other items in your bag or pocket. It has four labeled key slots, and you have the option to add a string and shackle, a clip or a complementary flash drive.

InFamous: Second Son (Gameplay)

InFamous: Second Son (Gameplay)

Check out Delsin’s smoke- and neon-based powers in this gameplay video of InFamous: Second Son. The game’s graphics look great, and exploring the open world seems fun and easy, though something’s really off with its sound.

3-Season Weatherproof Trousers

3-Season Weatherproof Trousers
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Chicago’s Makers & Riders creates technical menswear for commuters and travelers. Their NeoShell Trouser repels water and wind, while still being breathable. Has a fifth pocket for gadgets and anti-sprocket leg openings.

Wes Anderson: Centered

Wes Anderson: Centered

Another short film by Kogonada, exploring the unique style of director Wes Anderson, his propensity for symmetry and perfect centering of his subjects throughout his films. The track is The New Lobby Boy by Alexandre Desplat.

Ireland Versus TMZ

Ireland Versus TMZ

(NSFW: Language) Shots were fired when an Irish TMZ staff member guaranteed that Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s family walk in a Dublin park without incident was due to Ireland’s ignorance. College Times presents a correct different explanation.

8-bit Anthem

8-bit Anthem

The three-member GAG Quartet performs a rock and roll medley of classic arcade and console games that will have you reaching for your controller and plugging in your old NES or Genesis. Be sure to stick around for the big finish.

Greening of the Chicago River

Greening of the Chicago River

It’s an annual St. Paddy’s Day tradition here in Chicago – turning the normally brownish-green Chicago River into a bright green spectacle. This short time-lapse video by Peter Tsai does a great job capturing how it’s done.

Aww Yiss, Mothaflippin’ Bed Time

Aww Yiss, Mothaflippin’ Bed Time

Apparently the person who made this video allows his cat to stay on his bed. He doesn’t give his dog the same privilege. One day he setup his camera to record what happens when he leaves the house. Wait for it…

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