A Short History Of The Gif
To promote Moving the Still: A Gif Festival, SmartWater gets animated for this lovely little short, illustrating the 25-year evolution of the GIF.
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Can Texas Secede from the Union?
Know it all C.G.P. Grey discusses the possibility of freedom for Texas.
Lego Tumbler
Lego master Paweł "Sariel" Kmiec has bricked together the Batmobile from Chris Nolan's Batman universe. The remote control Technic Tumbler matches the steering and suspension of the Tumblers from the Dark Knight franchise and has over a month-worth of bodywork alone. Sariel's website has more information and details on the making of his Lego Tumbler and other projects.
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Nike Alphafly 3 Shoe
Lace up for long-distance performance with the Nike Alphafly 3. Built for marathon pacing, it combines two Air Zoom units with a carbon fiber plate to store and return energy with every stride. Paired with a ZoomX foam midsole, the shoe keeps you feeling fresh mile after mile, while its lightweight construction and notched laces make it the most responsive Alphafly yet. Designed to support speed and endurance, the Alphafly 3 delivers performance that makes long runs feel effortless and leaves personal bests in the dust.
Presented by Nike.
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Nike Waterproof Collection
Nike's Waterproof Collection is built for days when conditions refuse to cooperate. Designed for wet roads, muddy trails, and cold-weather miles, the lineup pairs proven performance with dependable weather protection. The Pegasus 41 GORE-TEX brings responsive cushioning and secure traction to rain-slick pavement, keeping tempo steady when the forecast turns. For routes that leave the road behind, the Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX combines a ReactX midsole with an ATC outsole, delivering grip and control across unpredictable terrain. And when comfort takes priority, the Vomero 18 GORE-TEX layers ZoomX and ReactX foam with waterproof construction for a smooth, insulated ride through cold, wet conditions. When the weather shifts, this is gear designed to keep moving without compromise.
Presented by Nike.
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Sound City Trailer
From Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty to Johnny Cash and Nirvana, Sound City Studios was the birthplace of some of the most iconic recordings in rock and roll history. With interviews from the artists that made the studio legendary, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl makes his directorial debut, documenting the home of hard-rock platinum from 1969 to 2011. Sound City is set to premiere at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Jimmy Fallon, Mariah Carey, and The Roots adorned their holiday best and gave a killer performance of the 1994 holiday classic "All I Want For Christmas Is You," using the finest instruments from Fisher-Price.
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Where I'm From
A documentary following Jay-Z and the behind-the-scenes moments leading up to his first performance at the Barclays Center. NSFW.
Ultimate Game Of Drift
Professional drift driver Ryan Tuerck challenges fellow drifter Chris Forsberg to the ultimate game of Drift. It's just like playing Horse, but with 550 horsepower and an e-brake.
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Nike Air Max Waffle SP
Nike merges two icons into one silhouette with the Air Max Waffle SP, combining the Tuned Air midsole of the Air Max Plus with the lightweight upper and rugged Waffle outsole of the original Waffle Trainer. The result is a modern hybrid built for all-day comfort with a clear line back to Nike's heritage, offering enhanced stability and a more responsive ride. It's a crossover built to handle mixed terrain with a confident stride that easily fits into your daily rotation.
Presented by Nike.
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Masterworks
Over the last 30 years, contemporary and post war art prices overall outpaced the S&P 500.* This helps explain why Jeff Bezos, Marc Andreessen, and Bill Gates have collectively poured hundreds of millions into this global asset class. Luckily, you don't have to be a billionaire to build an art allocation in a portfolio anymore. Masterworks.com has made diversifying with multimillion-dollar artworks featuring artists like Banksy and Basquiat accessible to everyone with their premier art investing platform. Uncrate readers can use the link below to get access today.
Presented by Masterworks.
Masterworks data. Investing involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Important disclosures: masterworks.com/cd
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November 2012 Fails
Fail Army puts together the final fails of fall. Cringes ahead.
A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III
Charlie Sheen adds his tiger blood to Roman Coppola's first feature film since 2001. Also starring Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Aubrey Plaza, and Patricia Arquette. In theaters February 8, 2013.
