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Don't Breathe
For his Evil Dead follow-up, director Fede Alvarez ups the creep factor several hundred notches. Dubbed the best American horror film in 20 years, three teens scout out a blind man for an easy robbery, but of course they were wrong and he turns out to be the most terrifying man on the planet. As the trailer implies, it's pretty f'd up. Starring Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto, and Stephen Lang, the film is set to hit theaters August 26, 2016.
Movie Violence Done Right
Movies and violence have been intertwined since the beginning. In today's modern world of superhero films and Michael Bay explosions, striking the balance between action that furthers the plot and action simply for the sake of action has skewed mostly in the direction of the latter. This video essay looks at the excellent, awkward action in the work of writer and director Shane Black.
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Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee
There's a good chance that the modern world wouldn't be possible without the widespread use of coffee. The world's most popular stimulant has remained practically unchanged for millennia — and Four Sigmatic wants to change that. Four Sigmatic's mushroom coffee is made with a unique blend of caps, the most potent part of the mushroom. The result is a brew that does much more than just provide a perk, helping focus and mood throughout the day.
Presented by Four Sigmatic.
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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum + Mop
With the S8 MaxV Ultra, Roborock ensures every inch of your house is clean. The new model features a Flexi Arm Design with an extendable side brush that reaches into corners, while an Extra Edge Mopping System cleans along edges. A Reactive AI 2.0 Obstacle Recognition uses a 3D structured light and an RGB camera to identify and avoid obstacles in its path, and a PreciSense LiDAR navigation system scans rooms to create a map and determine the most efficient route. It upgrades suction power to 10,000Pa to pick up even more dust and dirt, a Carpet+ Boost System ups the hair pick-up rate by 30%, and the mopping system scrubs floors 4,000 times per second, detecting carpets and rugs along the way. With built-in voice assistance, users can start cleaning with a simple command, and when the job is done, the vacuum will retreat to its dock to automatically empty, wash, dry, and recharge itself. The S8 MaxV Ultra will be available April 22, 2024, and for a limited time, get a triple gift pack valued at $1,000 with your purchase.
Presented by Roborock.
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Fencing Explained
Most Olympic sports are rather self-explanatory — cross the finish line first, be the most accurate, do more flips with less mistakes than your opponent. But fencing is a completely different story. The sport happens so fast, and the rules are so arcane, that a layperson has hardly any idea of what is happening or why. Vox gives you a brief primer on fencing, its history, and how the rules work for the three different events.
Coffee Folklore
What do pirates, goats, and narcoleptic monks have in common, you say? Together, these three things are responsible for your soul purpose in life — coffee. In this funky animation, you'll learn the bizarre history behind the discovery of your beloved brew.
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Vena Happy Place THC Drink
Designed to give you a buzz without the drawbacks, Vena Happy Place delivers feel-good vibes without the alcohol. The THC drink is made with 2mg of THC and 2mg CBD, taking you on a journey of relaxation and happiness, minus the hangover that usually follows. Available in Black Cherry, Grapefruit, and Guava Passionfruit, each refreshing sip elevates your mood, and with just 40 calories, you can savor the moment guilt-free.
Presented by Vena.
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Joyful Co. Mother's Day Box
This Mother's Day, Joyful Co. has curated the Recharged box with products to uplift her spirits, nourish her body, and create a soothing environment that promotes relaxation and balance. It features a sweet peach and champagne-scented candle, two crystal champagne glasses, lavender-scented bath bomb, vanilla Earl Grey cookies, two black slate coasters, celebratory drink stirrers, non-alcoholic prickly Paloma cocktail, and sweet cream Earl Grey tea. If your mom is more of a foodie or coffee lover, their collection of unique products will help you find the perfect gift.
Presented by Joyful Co.
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Homemade Island
Off the west coast of Vancouver Island, Catherine King and Wayne Adams have been building their floating home over the last 24 years. With an art gallery, garden, and all the fish you can eat, it's as off-the-grid as a home can get.
Digital Food
We've seen 3D printed glass, lightsabers, and even tattoos. Now the robots are invading our kitchens. With programmable cooking, not only will the machines be able to create unique food items that otherwise couldn't be duplicated in our homes, but it will also be able to control the nutrition in our daily diets. Creative Machines Lab director Professor Hod Lipson reveals how his students at Columbia University are revolutionizing what's for dinner.
