Next Level Photography
Step out of the world of static selfies and boring group shots. Photographer Benjamin Von Wong shares a few tips for taking your photography from point-and-shoot to staged compositions with motion and message.
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Patience
After two years of professionally shooting timelapse footage in Europe, photographer Paul Richardson decided to put his favorite work together in one massive piece. Thousands of hours of work are condensed into just over two minutes of the Continent at its finest.
Moana Trailer
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is still giving everyone The People's Eyebrow is Disney's new animated feature. The film follows legendary demi-god Maui, voiced by Johnson, and a young teenager as the journey across the South Pacific. The film is slated for release November 23, 2016.
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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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WELOV by AiDot P200 Pro Air Purifier
WELOV by AiDot takes advantage of the Version 1.2 upgrade to deliver the first Matter-certified air purifier. This means the P200 Pro Air Purifier can connect to any major ecosystem, including Alexa, Google Home, and Homekit, allowing users to control the device via the Matter app or hands-free with voice commands. The app will offer real-time air insights ranging from indoor pollutants to external factors like wildfires. At night, the P200 Pro syncs with Apple Health to adjust fan levels and ambient lighting based on your sleep patterns.
Presented by Welov.
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Jim McKenzie's The Scarecrow
Artist Jim McKenzie takes you through the entire creative process behind crafting one of his latest works. The documentary follows him from conception to completion as his meticulously sculpts and paints every tiny detail for a piece in his "Lost Magic" exhibition. The show will take place at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica until July 2.
Seed Matters
His mouth might be dirty but this organic seed is keeping the world clean. Voiced by comedian Pete Holmes, Mr. Seed is here to call out those chemically dependent GMO bros. Help un-f**k your food by going to Seed Matters and take back our seed from those nasty agrochemical companies.
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HP Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Printer
While much of the world has gone paperless, there's still a place in every home for a printer, scanner, and copying machine. HP's Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One does all three. The eponymous tanks hold up to two years or 6,000 pages of ink, which is included in the box, and have a proprietary spill-free refill system. Self-healing WiFi provides a dependable connection for all devices via the HP app, enabling wireless scanning, copying, and printing, with the latter supporting borderless photos. Smart illuminating buttons make on-device use a breeze, and built-in HP Wolf Essential Security protects the printer from cyber threats. Available through May 4th for $80 off.
Presented by HP.
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Golden Krust x Vita Coco Drink Deal
Over the past 35 years, Golden Krust has grown from a single restaurant in the Bronx to a Caribbean-owned Goliath with over 120 locations in North America. Now they're partnering with Vita Coco on a special deal to celebrate tropical flavors. Through June 30th, guests can add a Vita Coco drink — Juice or Original — to their order for just $1 with the purchase of one of the chain's signature jerk chicken meals. By pairing the refreshingly sweet coconut drink with savory, spicy, and slow-cooked jerk, it's a great summer treat.
Presented by Vita Coco.
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Inside the Lair of the Custom Sneaker King
Don't call him a cobbler. After tinkering with customizing some Nike Dunks, Jacob Ferrato decided to start making his own creations totally from scratch. His custom sneakers come in anything from alligator to shark skin and start at a cool grand.
The Art History of the Selfie
Although we're all guilty of snapping a few, selfies tend to catch a lot of heat for being vain or narcissistic. Luckily, we all seem to be in good company because artists have been taking self portraits since the dawn of photograph. PBS Digital Studios takes a look back in art history to uncover some of the earliest and most well known selfies.
