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It’s Samuel L. Jackson’s Fault

It’s Samuel L. Jackson’s Fault

Samuel L. Jackson has played some bad-ass dudes – many of them inappropriate for kids to see. But that hasn’t kept irresponsible parents from taking their kids to his flicks. It’s time we all stopped looking for someone else to blame.

2015 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

2015 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

Using a combination of spy shots and taking its aggressive styling cues from Ford’s Atlas truck concept, TopSpeed put together renderings of what the next gen of this beastly truck could very well look like. We like what we see.

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Two Guys, One Bullet

Two Guys, One Bullet

So you’ve got a problem. Two bad guys are getting away, and you’ve got just one bullet in your gun to take them down. What do you do? If you have a knife like the guy in this Filipino movie, your problem has a simple solution.

Breaking Bad Prop Auction

Breaking Bad Prop Auction

It’s time to say farewell to Breaking Bad’s many iconic creations – Los Pollos Hermanos, Hector’s wheelchair, Walt’s Aztek, pink teddy bears, and yellow hazmat suits. Or you could take them home forever. Auction runs 9/29-10/8/13.

Rob ‘n’ Ron

Rob ‘n’ Ron

We love the silly style of Tumblehead’s short computer animated film – a “miniature spaghetti western” about two brothers: Rob and Ron and their Wile E. Coyote-esque plans for the great piggy bank heist. (Thanks Kenny!)

Mr. Powers Eyewear: Fall 2013

Mr. Powers Eyewear: Fall 2013
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A hip collection of glasses from Cynthia Rowley’s Mr. Powers. They offer a diverse array of urban looks, our faves being Nos. 24 in gold, 97 in green horn, and 41 in black. They’re well priced and available w/prescription lenses.

Dogs vs. Baths

Dogs vs. Baths

Dogs are supposed to like water more than cats, but this compilation by Tiger Productions proves that some pups hate baths just as much as their feline counterparts. Though there are a few in there who think the tub is their second home.

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One-Handed Catch Contest

One-Handed Catch Contest

Former NFL wide receivers Keyshawn Johnson and Hall of Famer Cris Carter dust of their ball-grabbing skills, as they try to snatch a hurdling football out of the air at 50mph with a single hand. Man, CC’s still got it, even in a suit and tie.

Michel Gondry x Gillette

Michel Gondry x Gillette

Director Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) created this spot for Gillette deodorant by recording the sounds of their workouts in the gym, turning their athleticism into a head-bobbing beat. Love that jumprope.

Getty Dubs

Getty Dubs

Getty Images doesn’t add sound to the stock videos they sell so customers can easily adapt them for their own purposes. Getty Critics goes about it the other way around, adding what they think is the most apt sound to the videos.

Nike Sneakerboot Collection 2013

Nike Sneakerboot Collection 2013

A stylish and rugged collection of shoes which take the shape of some of Nike’s most popular sneaks, transforming them into boots ready to take on the worst winter can throw at them. Coming to Nike Stores 10/2013.

The Day They Came

The Day They Came

A short science fiction film (more like a prologue) created by director Genesis Williams and VFX artist Eri Umusu of FICSON Films in Lagos, Nigeria. It’s not Pacific Rim, but it’s not too shabby for a film shot with zero budget.

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Grow Your Own Giant Redwood

Grow Your Own Giant Redwood
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If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you can skip reading this. But if you live where giant redwoods aren’t plentiful, check out this kit. It gives you everything you need to grow your own giant tree, except soil, a shovel and 200 years.

Before They Were Famous…

Before They Were Famous…

ScreenJunkies schools us on the history of famous actors and celebs, showing off some of their most embarrassing, weird and just plain wrong commercials from early in their careers. Funny that the BK Lounge really delivers now.

Design is One (Trailer)

Design is One (Trailer)

A documentary about Lella and Massimo Vignelli, two of the world’s most influential designers – despite not being household names, their work is almost everywhere. They’re even responsible for NYC’s iconic subway graphics and maps.

Bosse Tools Ergonomic Shovel

Bosse Tools Ergonomic Shovel

Bosse Tools redesigned the shovel by adding a second handle at the center of the shaft and a foothold at the shovel head. The center handle rotates 360º and is easily adjustable. Available as a spade, flat head or snow shovel.

Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bag Protector

Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bag Protector

Wrap PacSafe’s stainless steel wire mesh over your bag and then lock it to prevent access or theft. It comes with a padlock and is highly adjustable. There’s also a variant for protecting cameras and other small items.

The Future of Virtual Reality

The Future of Virtual Reality

(NSFW: Nudity) An amazing if not a bit creepy demonstration of how lifelike 3D scans of human models become when viewed with an Oculus Rift in combination with the motion controls of the Razer Hydra. More here.

A Tale of Benjen Stark

A Tale of Benjen Stark

This terrifically shot Game of Thrones fan film by Von Wong and Five Knights Productions gives us insight into exactly what Benjen Stark might have encountered on his Nights’ Watch duties as he ventured North of the Wall. (Thanks Antoine!)

Superhot

Superhot

Superhot is a browser-based first-person shooter that takes bullet-time to its extreme. In the game, time only moves when you move or look around, making it as much of a puzzler as it is a shooter. Coming soon on Steam.

Paper Chess Set

Paper Chess Set
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A flat-pack chess set that’s easily assembled from sheets of thick, pre-cut cardboard. We love the look of the pieces, though you wouldn’t want to play it in the rain. It’s also not all that portable once it’s assembled.

LEGO Useless Machine

LEGO Useless Machine

Jason Allemann built a very smart(ass) useless machine with the new LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kit. Instead of simply turning itself off, it has a variety of responses to being turned on. Of course, all of them lead to it turning itself off.

Kickr Electric Longboard Kit

Kickr Electric Longboard Kit

The Kickr converts longboards into motorized vehicles. It consists of a battery, a throttle, a sensor and a motor. You can easily install the kit onto most boards within a minute. It lets you go up to 20mph and up to eight miles per charge.

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