The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Hobbits, and dragons, and elves. Oh my! Here's a look at the second in the trilogy of films for Peter Jackson's prequel to his The Lord of the Rings series. In theaters December 13, 2013.
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Underground Bicycle Parking Systems
With an abundance of bicycles and a lack of space, these bike parks are popping up all over Japan. After acquiring a monthly account, bicycles are sucked down to an 11 meter lair where they're stored away from bad weather and sticky-fingered bike thieves.
Ways to Go by Grouplove
If only all future supreme leaders could be lightened up by the happy tunes of Grouplove. Get their new album and maybe even some world peace June 17, 2013.
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Greats Manhattan City Runner
In a city where every block is a hustle and every sidewalk a runway, the Greats Manhattan City Runner delivers the kind of effortless versatility New York demands. From the concrete pulse of Brooklyn mornings to power strides across Manhattan skyscrapers, this handcrafted sneaker is more than footwear—it's an urban essential. Its artisanal airbrushed suede nods to old-world Portuguese craftsmanship, while the cushioned sole ensures you move with comfort and confidence through every commute, coffee run, and last-minute meeting. Handcrafted and designed for New York—this is style with soul, grit, and rhythm. Because in a city that never sleeps, your sneakers shouldn't either.
Presented by Greats.
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MyHeritage DNA Kit
MyHeritage DNA turns your ancestry curiosity into a full-scale exploration—with just a two-minute cheek swab and a return to the lab. In about 3-4 weeks, you'll unlock an Ethnicity Estimate that breaks down your origins across more than 2,100 geographic regions, plus uncover DNA Matches that might connect you with relatives you didn't know existed. All results are delivered through CLIA- and CAP-certified processes in a secure, encrypted environment, giving you insight into your roots without sacrificing your data privacy. It's genealogical power you can hold in your palm—and a powerful tool for anyone looking to build a family history or explore their ethnic story.
Presented by MyHeritage.
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Spook Central Trailer
Most likely a spoof of The Shining's documentary Room 237, director Ivo Shandor (sound familiar?) dives into the hidden messages of smoking, sex, obesity, and ADHA found throughout the 1984 classic Ghostbusters. Finally get the answers you've been looking for September 2013.
Girls Season 38
Now as a close group of sixty-somethings living in New York City, here's how Hannah and the girls are holding up.
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HairMax LaserBand 82 Device
HairMax's LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex takes a clinical approach to restoring fuller, healthier hair with real medical-grade lasers. Delivering 1,230mW of therapeutic light energy directly to the scalp, it stimulates follicles to reverse thinning, restart natural growth cycles, and increase density over time. A flexible band design and soft-touch teeth keep treatments comfortable, while its proven red light therapy tech makes it one of the most efficient at-home solutions for tackling hair loss. Use code QCU3R818 for 10% off.
Presented by Hairmax.
Consult a physician before use. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate LLC.
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SHRED Gym & Home Workout App
SHRED turns your phone into a hyper-personal trainer. With AI-adapted programs built by top fitness coaches, it molds workouts to your goals, schedule, and equipment—whether you're lifting at home or hitting the gym. Want hypertrophy, weight loss, or bodyweight routines? It's got you. Track progress, grab feedback, and swap plans seamlessly as you improve. Think: coach-designed results without the gym clock drama.
Presented by SHRED.
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Amazing Resonance Experiment
With a tone generator, a metal plate, some salt, and a little voodoo, different frequencies create unique geometric patterns during this Chladni plate experiment.
Vintage Louis C.K.
Everyone has to get started somewhere. Before he was selling out arenas and starring, writing, and directing in his own TV series, Louis C.K. was just an avant-garde toilet photographer trying to promote his crappy art.
