The FPS formerly known as XCOM is now The Bureau: XCOM Declassified. It’s a third-person tactical shooter – think Mass Effect or Ghost Recon – set in the 60s. True to its lineage, the game also has permadeath.

Bricktease’s stop motion animation short is a frame-by-frame remake of the opening sequence of the James Bond flick Casino Royale. You can watch it side-by-side with the original scenes here.

Sorry gnomes, but these are not really tiny pants. Instead, these shorts have a truly waterproof pocket. A fabric-lined plastic pocket that, together with a cap, protects your electronics and other items from getting wet.

Sure, it’s just a commercial for Sony’s LED TVs, but the explosive imagery of paints flying everywhere, set to the voice of Gene Wilder’s Pure Imagination is good enough for our eyes and ears. Best watched in full screen 1080p.

Based on a true story, Tom Hanks is the skipper of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in 200 years by Somali pirates in 2009, in Paul Greengrass’ Captain Phillips.

Dave Hax teaches us how to craft a clever mini bow and arrow out of common household items in this tutorial. We wonder if this is the weaponry the Brotherhood without Banners would use in mini Game of Thrones.

Does simply folding food in half make it a taco? If you’re Taco Bell, it does. And besides, the idea of a waffle with sausage, egg and maple syrup sounds good to us. Currently only in test markets, but you can always make your own.

A tribute to both Brooklyn and bagels, this 16mm film was shot back in 1979 and is both a cool bit of nostalgia and good for a chuckle as we listen to its passionate narrator. What else is there in life? Hot bagels that taste beautifully!

Like millions of other moms around the world, YouTuber Mike’s mother works hard to provide for her family. In 2004 she had to sell her house as money became tight. Mike vowed to set things right some day.

Brothers Charles and Arthur are sculptors. They’re one of the many people who became adopted citizens of Rapture, hoping to contribute to and flourish in the seeming utopia. A student film written & directed by Shaun Rykiss.

Focus Designs’ updated electric self-balancing unicycle offers a streamlined body, increased torque, and the ability to learn your movements and adjust to keep you upright. Goes 0-to-10mph in 3secs, with a top speed of 15mph.

Floral prints and patterns predate this year’s summer, but it’s the kind of theme that’s easy to overdo. Dallas-based clothing company Nerdy Fresh knows what’s up. Its Paradise and Blossom t-shirts won’t turn you into a curtain.

Tiger Woods’ newest signature golf shoes incorporate Nike Free technology, meaning they mimic a barefoot feeling and have a very breathable upper. Coming in 06/13 with NikeiD customization options.

Playground Inc. presents its ideas for Google Glass apps. The company says that all of these can be made today, but they can’t be implemented with the current battery technology and the API for Glass. More here.

Redditor samohayha collects thousands of automotive owner’s manuals and puts them on his site. The collection is far from complete, but the site is free to use, has no ads and doesn’t require you to register an account.

Proving that form and functionality can work together, these earbuds have handmade ebony wood enclosures which look great, and provide a rich and natural sound in a compact package. Has a microphone for smartphone use too.

Driver Michael Louli and co-pilot Jim Adams take a bad turn during a race, finding themselves unexpectedly embedded in a house. Thanks to their safety gear, they’re shockingly unfazed by the incident. But what about the homeowner?

Rhett and Link poke fun at some of the more complicated board game rules out there with a game of Risky Settlers Knights and Allies of the Lords of Dominion of Earth (Pandemic Edition). And here we thought Mouse Trap was difficult.

The pocket-size iPhone charge dock gets a Lightning connector, making it the perfect travel accessory for your iPhone 5. Even works with some cases. Available in US, EU and UK versions. We only wish it had a swivel function.

Daft Punk’s latest album won’t be released until 05/21/13, but the robots have made Random Access Memories available for streaming via iTunes. Click the thumbnail to launch the program and play the entire stream.

The final (and highest) piece on the One World Trade Center building was recently installed and recorded in this inspiring, yet vertiginous video shot with a GoPro camera. It’s nine minutes-long, but the views are amazing.

If you can’t afford ScotteVest’s pocket-filled apparel, why not try Diane’s tactic? Or not. She made a jacket using nothing but Ziploc bags. Maybe you could make a fully waterproof version using Tyvek.

The 2nd semi-final between Championship teams Watford and Leicester ended in stunning fashion. Watford went from certain defeat to winning with an unbelievable sequence in the dying seconds of the game. Skip to 3:30.