Sideway (Trailer)
Upcoming PSN exclusive Sideway is a puzzle platformer set in a 3D world. But its character seems to have been turned into graffiti and therefore is stuck in 2D. Best to see it in action.
Jennifer Collier’s Paper Devices
Artist Jennifer Collier carefully bonds, waxes, traps and stitches cardboard, thread, and road maps into contemporary textiles; that “fabric” is then fashioned into pristinely detailed everyday objects.
West Coast Burger Pile
(NSFW: Language) Bacon wrap it ’cause it’s gangsta: what do you get when you cross CorridorDigital, FreddieW and Epic Meal Time? A pile of burgers, obviously. The fun begins at 5:30.
Spyder III Krypton Laser
Wicked’s new laser has a range of 85 miles, so no aiming at any orbiting satellites, because it could mess up their sensors. It can also blind pilots since it’s 8,000 times brighter than the sun. Whoa.
Manx GP Explosion POV
The practice session of ManxGP rider Brian Purdy ended badly when his bike exploded. The guy behind him with the mounted camera must be the Energizer bunny – he just kept going and going.
5 Minute Shower
This handy hourglass is an easy way of keeping track of how long you’ve been hosing off. The rotatable receptacle has a suction cup on its back. Not that your bath time should only be 5 minutes.
Self-Defense Against Perverts
That man is a pervert (he’s also Dominic Monaghan of LotR and LOST). He wants to give you unwanted intimacy. Know how to defend yourself from a pervert with Ray Amsley’s instructional video.
Nike Air Mag Teaser
It looks like we won’t have to wait for an indie project to make Marty McFly’s self-lacing sneakers a reality. Nike has all but confirmed that they will be releasing the Air Mag from Back to the Future.
Justice: Audio, Video, Disco
The other world-famous French electronic duo Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay aka Justice are freakin’ back. The EP will be available on Sept. 19 while the full album drops on Oct. 24.
Pigeons, Fight!
We’ve seen all sorts of fights with all sorts of weapons, but never any so unusual (and feather-filled) as this Russian brawl, punctuated with what can only be described as Angry Birds IRL.
Justin, Make Music Again
(NSFW Language) Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer admit their dependence to the man who brought sexy back, begging him to stop clowning around and go back to doing what he does best.
Pixel Game Characters Tees
Blown up, pixelated versions of Master Chief, Isaac Clarke (Dead Space), Big Daddy, Marcus (Gears of War) and a Helghast trooper. Made by Michael Myers for High Score Society.
Nine Hours Micro Hotel
Kyoto’s Nine Hours ultra-minimal capsule hotel boils down “a place to stay” into three essential components – one hour to shower, seven hours to sleep, and one hour of rest. Video hat tip: Monocle.
Vestal Brig Tide & Train
Designer Jordy Smith’s stylish, but high-tech watch offers an innovative “Suffer and Recover” mode, which helps you interval train, and also tracks tide predictions for 200+ beaches around the world.
Many Faces
Who is the real you? Are you the same person all the time? What does it mean to be “real” or “genuine”? Nir Philosof reflects on these and other questions about identity and denial in his short film.
Philips Fidelio SoundRing
Mmmm. Donut. Sorry, you can’t eat these compact speakers from Philips, but you can wirelessly stream audio to them from your AirPlay-enabled iOS device. In AC or battery-powered models.
Attack of La Niña (Teaser)
Most of us dread the words “snowstorm” – extreme skiers live for seasons when the snow won’t end. Matchstick Productions shares the beauty of nature and drama of the sport in their new documentary.
Philosophy Posters
Graphic designer Genis “Gex” Carreras’ attempt to symbolize major philosophical theories using minimalist art. Gex will also release a compilation of all the prints in book form.
Chalkboard Skull
Perfect for tracking the next person on your hit list, this plastic skull model has been covered with enamel chalkboard paint for these and other random evil thoughts. Totally beats sticky notes.
Soap Flakes Dispenser
Nathalie Stämpfli designed two soap dispensers that make use of bars instead of the liquid kind, grating the bars into flakes, keeping them dry and longer lasting.
Champion Snare Drummer
With a single drum and four drumsticks, Wayne Oien takes snare drumming to new heights with this award-winning solo performance. Our ears are still ringing, but it was worth it.