While you can now buy your very own Half-Life 2 Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator, we much prefer the version that actually picks stuff up – even if it is just through the magic of special effects from the guys at Corridor Digital.

A speaker and media player with two vacuum tube amplifiers. It has an embedded computer that runs Linux and XBMC for media streaming via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI and 2 USB ports. It has a 100W main amp and a 30W subwoofer.

Tim Lake’s security camera caught a woman stealing his Amazon package. When the local news channel got wind of his story, Tim made the most of his situation. He made himself look good while making fun of the thief on TV.

We don’t know how this happened, because as soon as this video starts we immediately see an unlucky diver stuck in a Soviet Russian joke: a monkfish caught him. Fortunately he was able to get free from its massive mouth.

The 33 day-long rally from Peking to Paris can finish off even the most rugged of vehicles. But this 1958 Mercedes-Benz Model 219 Ponton handled the challenge like a champ. The classic car really is built like a tank.

It’s the latest sensation to sweep Tumblr… Bass Dogs has a single mission in life – to Photoshop the basses musicians are playing and replace them with canines. Submit your own! We’d like to see Les Claypool with a poodle.

Made by Murphy’s Paw Design, this fold-out pet bed is perfect for small apartments. It’s made of mahogany (stained or painted) and comes with a cushion. Videos here. Contact Murphy’s Paw Design to order.

Prepare to be animated! The Nerdist and Rug Burn envision what Doctor Who might look like if it were an anime. How ever will the Doctor and Amy defeat Davros’ ultimate deadly weapon? Timey-wimey-super-combo! Activate!

Sword and Stone’s Tony Swatton forges a replica of Link’s Master Sword. Tony calls it Zelda’s sword, but we’re not going to correct someone with an arsenal of deadly weapons and has access to molten metal.

(NSFW: Language) “Ties, and no playoffs. Why do you even do this?” Jason Sudeikis plays an American football coach who somehow ends up managing the Tottenham Hotspur in this inspired ad for NBC Premiere League.

(NSFW: Language) YouTuber Anthony L. said his friend Josh is “a tad scared of flying.” So Anthony did what any pal would, and took Josh up for some aerobatics. Because that’s how you cure someone’s fear of flying.

Stephen Colbert expected Daft Punk to show up for Colbchella 2013, but they blew him off for an exclusive on MTV’s VMAs. So what did he do? He made lemonade from his lemons. And called in every celeb in his little black book.

(NSFW: Language) Life can get better over time. Except if you’re a waiter, a salesperson or anyone in the customer service industry. Because there’s absolutely no hope for you lot. Bald Ryan Reynolds needs a hug.

Designer Joey Ruiter thinks cars have forgotten their roots – the humble carriage – so he created the Reboot Buggy as an homage to those primitive vehicles. Though his has a 470hp V8, 40-inch tires, and a 10,000lb. winch. Video here.

So you’re riding your BMX bike but can’t seem to get around the guys in front of you. While you could just drift behind them, bicyclist Michal Maroši decides to pass them – by leaving the ground and taking to a wall instead.

We’re not sure why Netflix says Derek is its original series – it’s not even exclusive to them – but either way Ricky Gervais’ show about a simple-minded but good natured caregiver will soon be released outside the UK.