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.
To promote Moving the Still: A Gif Festival, SmartWater gets animated for this lovely little short, illustrating the 25-year evolution of the GIF.
Know it all C.G.P. Grey discusses the possibility of freedom for Texas.
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.
The Air Force 1 has spent more than four decades proving it belongs almost anywhere. Now Nike takes the iconic silhouette back to one of the ideas that helped shape it. Originally inspired in part by the Nike Approach hiking boot, Bruce Kilgore's legendary design returns with a rugged update featuring a durable textile upper and a Vibram outsole built to tackle terrain beyond the pavement. Nike Air cushioning preserves the everyday comfort that made the AF1 a cultural icon, while the trail-ready sole adds dependable traction for mountain hikes, weekend escapes, and everything in between. It is a fitting evolution for Nike's best-selling sneaker, reminding us that the Air Force 1 has always been built to explore beyond the court.
Presented by Nike.
Warby Parker's Summer 2026 Collection embraces the season's spirit of exploration with sunglasses that balance vintage influences and contemporary attitude. The lineup reinterprets classic silhouettes with confident proportions and fresh details, giving familiar shapes a distinctly modern edge. Warm, sun-ready colorways add another layer of personality, lending even the most contemporary frames a timeless, well-traveled feel. Designed to earn their place in long afternoons, beach weekends, and summer road trips alike, the collection proves that great sunglasses do more than block the sun. They set the tone for the season itself.
Presented by Warby Parker
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.
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.
A documentary following Jay-Z and the behind-the-scenes moments leading up to his first performance at the Barclays Center. NSFW.
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.
Private Label QR turns ordinary household labels into dynamic digital reference points, using durable QR stickers that link physical objects to editable information accessible from any smartphone camera. Once attached to a box, appliance, container, suitcase, or keepsake, each label can store notes, photos, instructions, contact details, or organizational data that can be updated anytime without replacing the sticker itself. The system feels especially useful for the kind of real-world friction most smart-home products ignore, from labeling moving boxes and organizing pantry goods to leaving appliance instructions for Airbnb guests or preserving the stories tied to family heirlooms. With no app required and built-in controls for private, public, or group visibility, the platform lands somewhere between modern inventory management and a digital memory layer for everyday objects.
Presented by PLQR.
Minecraft's greatest strength has always been the creativity of its community, and the Minecraft Marketplace is where that imagination comes to life. Home to thousands of creator-made add-ons, adventure maps, skin packs, texture packs, mashups, mini games, and survival worlds, the Marketplace offers endless ways to reshape the familiar block-built universe. Through July 28, the annual Summer Sale makes exploring even easier, with more than 300 Marketplace items discounted by up to 33%. Whether you're looking to reinvent your next survival world or dive into a completely new adventure, it's one of the easiest ways to keep Minecraft feeling fresh.
Presented by Minecraft.
Fail Army puts together the final fails of fall. Cringes ahead.
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.