A Brief History of Controllers
Since the inception of video games, there have been specialized hardware to control them. But with the rise of motion capture and virtual reality, those lovable sticks may be a dying breed.
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Star Trek Beyond Trailer
Looks like you can say bye, bye to the Enterprise. Judging by the latest look at the third Star Trek installment, Kirk seems to be describing the ship's harsh demise. Other than that and the smooth Rihanna track, the trailer really doesn't really reveal anything new. The film is slated for release on July 22, 2016.
It's Always Sunny in Europe
In case you'd missed the news, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, igniting the usual financial market panic and predictions of a pre-WWII fractured Continent. While the sky isn't falling yet, remember that it's always sunny in Europe.
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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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IQBAR x Thomas Keller Nutrition Supplements
IQBAR x Thomas Keller presents two surprisingly elegant functional nutrition favorites: Salted Caramel Chip Bars and Yuzu Mango IQMIX. The Salted Caramel Chip Bar blends 12 g of plant-based protein with toasted macadamia nuts, rich salted caramel flavor, and five brain-boosting nutrients (like lion's mane, magnesium, MCTs, flavonoids, and vitamin E) in a low-sugar, low-carb format. Meanwhile, the Yuzu Mango IQMIX hydration sticks deliver a refreshing combo of real yuzu and mango, brain-supporting lion's mane, and magnesium L-threonate, all while zeroing out on added sugar. It's gourmet meets functional.
Presented by IQBAR.
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Osprey Fishing
Long before humans began tying artificial insects to poles, the mighty osprey was the best trout fisher in Scotland. Ewan McGregor narrates this beautiful slow-motion footage of the battle between air and sea as an osprey makes a spectacular catch in the Scottish Highlands.
American Pastoral Trailer
What on earth is less reprehensible than the life of the Levovs? American Pastoral, Phillip Roth's Pulitzer Prize-winning parable of the chaos of American society in the 1960s, comes to the silver screen, directed by and starring Ewan McGregor.
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The Rock's YouTube Channel
Finally, Dwayne Johnson started his own YouTube channel. This brilliant trailer gives a taste of what might in store — just as soon as he clears his browser history.
The Evolution of Matthew McConaughey
Alright, alright, alright. From Trisha Yearwood to The Free State of Jones, Burger Fiction recounts his 14 year career with this visual timeline following the great McConaughey renaissance.
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Tineco Pure ONE A50S Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
The Tineco Pure One A50S is a compact, cordless stick vacuum built for whole-home cleaning with 185 W of suction, a 1 L bin, and up to 70 minutes of runtime. Its smart 3DSense Power Brush adjusts power automatically as it detects debris and lights the path so nothing gets missed. A foldable wand slips under furniture with ease, while a ZeroTangle brush keeps hair from wrapping. Lightweight, powerful, and easy to store, it brings pro-level performance to everyday cleaning.
Presented by Tineco.
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Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro
The Litter-Robot 5 Pro from Whisker turns litter box duty into hands-free convenience. It automatically sifts waste after each use so you never have to scoop, while AI-powered cameras monitor activity and identify individual cats in multi-pet homes. WasteID technology separates liquid from solid waste for better odor control, and the roomy interior with sealed waste drawer can handle up to five cats for days. With quiet cycles, an LED display, and full app integration for remote monitoring, it makes cat care effortless.
Presented by Whisker.
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The Real Life Daznak's Pit
In season five of Game of Thrones, Daenerys escapes from the Great Pit of Daznak on her dragon after an attack from the Sons of the Harpy. The fighting pit was actually a bullring in the tiny Spanish village of Osuna. After the show spent 17 days shooting the scene, the town that once had an unemployment rate of 30%, has experienced a much needed increase in visitors.
YouTubers Read Tweets About Themselves
Jimmy Kimmel expands his "Mean Tweets" series with a new Vid Con edition. As if their comments sections aren't full enough, he rounds up YouTube's finest to see what the Twitter trolls think of them.
