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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Men's Wearhouse Summer Collection
As spring gives way to summer and calendars begin filling with weddings, graduations, vacations, and Father's Day gatherings, Men's Wearhouse is expanding beyond tailored clothing with a gift collection built around everyday upgrades and seasonal essentials. The assortment spans accessories, grooming staples, and versatile wardrobe additions designed to fit seamlessly into both special occasions and daily life, offering thoughtful options for dads and style-conscious men alike.
Presented by Men's Wearhouse.
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MetMo Fractal Vise
MetMo brings the fractal vise into the 21st century with a compact design built for precision work. Featuring six independent movements, its fractal jaws conform to objects of virtually any shape, securely gripping delicate components and irregular materials alike. The versatile tool functions as a portable third hand, whether mounted to a workbench, packed into a toolbox, or integrated into a larger workshop setup. Ideal for intricate projects and detailed craftsmanship, the Fractal Vise combines historic engineering with modern manufacturing. Available in black or stainless steel finishes, it offers either 32mm or 82mm jaw openings to accommodate a wide range of tasks.
Presented by MetMo.
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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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Nike P-6000 Shoe
Before running shoes became lifestyle staples, they were built with one purpose: logging miles. Nike revisits that era with the P-6000, a silhouette inspired by the Pegasus 25 and Pegasus 2006 that brings early-2000s running design back into everyday rotation. Layered mesh, genuine leather, and synthetic overlays create the technical look that defined the period, while a foam midsole delivers the comfort expected from a modern sneaker. Underfoot, a durable rubber outsole provides dependable traction whether navigating city streets, airport terminals, or weekend coffee runs. The P-6000 captures the grit of early performance footwear while fitting naturally into today's wardrobe.
Presented by Nike.
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Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 continues the march toward fully autonomous floor care, combining powerful vacuuming with an equally capable mopping system in a package designed to require as little human intervention as possible. Its 25,000Pa Vormax suction, driven by a sixth-generation TurboForce motor, tackles everything from fine dust to pet hair and cat litter, while DuoScrub mopping and extendable SideReach and MopExtend technologies ensure corners, edges, and tight spaces don't get overlooked. The real centerpiece, however, is the multifunctional PowerDock, which automatically empties debris, cleans the mops, and uses hot-air drying to keep the system fresh between runs. Intelligent carpet handling, off-peak charging, and enough battery life to clean large homes in a single session round out a robot designed to do more than maintain floors. It aims to eliminate cleaning chores altogether, especially for busy households and pet owners.
Presented by Dreame.
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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.
