Adam Savage Meets the Strandbeest
On a windy beach, strange creatures devour the breeze and march along the sand. Theo Jansen and his Strandbeests are in San Francisco, where Adam Savage caught up with artist and his wind-powered sculptures.
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The Skeleton Crew
Ontario, Canada, might have more dinosaurs per square foot than any other place on earth. Peter May of Research Casting International talks about reconstructing dinosaur skeletons for museums all over the world.
The Mountain Has a Message for Cristiano Ronaldo
Hafþór Björnsson is known for lifting heavy things and crushing Dorne skulls. With his native Iceland getting ready to face off against Portugal in the Euro 2016 tournament, The Mountain has a warning for Cristiano Ronaldo. After seeing what went down with Price Oberyn Martell, Ronaldo might just want to watch this one from home.
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Factor Meal Shake
Streamlining nutrition down to a single scoop, the Factor Meal Shake is built for efficiency without sacrificing substance. Each serving delivers 30 grams of whey protein, 7 grams of fiber, and a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, creating a balanced, meal-level profile that supports energy, satiety, and muscle maintenance. Designed to mix in under a minute, it fits into busy routines as easily as a morning coffee, while a clean formula free of artificial flavors and seed oils keeps things straightforward. The result is a no-frills, high-function shake that replaces complexity with consistency, turning daily nutrition into something you can actually keep up with.
Presented by Factor
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RiseGuide
RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
Presented by RiseGuide.
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The Last Cassette Tape Factory
Are cassette tapes becoming the new vinyl? With a renewed demand for analogue audio, the last U.S. cassette factory National Audio Company has been experiencing a climb in sales. Robert Coverston takes you inside the factory for a look at how they have been crafting cassettes for almost 50 years.
Batman: Evolving The Legend
Possibly one of the most versatile superheroes, the Dark Knight has the ability to easily go from campy and adventurous to dark and vengeful. The 1992 animated series revolutionized the character by portraying the perfect mix of both. In this seven minute essay, Kaptain Kristian makes a case for the cartoon and has us questioning whether it's actually the best Batman era.
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Bach's Prelude in C Sharp Major
Virtuoso Kimiko Ishizaka performs the Prelude in C Sharp Major from Book One of Johann Sebastian Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier, with an animated score colored according to pitch class. This is a part of Ishizaka's Open Well-Tempered Clavier Project, available here.
Drone Racing With Liam Hemsworth and Jeff Goldblum
Even superheroes need to unwind from time to time. Fresh off saving the world from an alien invasion, Liam Hemsworth and Jeff Goldblum joined the guys from Dude Perfect for some high-speed drone racing.
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PLQR Smart Sticky Note
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.
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Duke Cannon Supply Co. Puck Soap
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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Aberdeen: The Artwork of Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain changed the sound of pop music in the early 90s. More than a musician and songwriter, Kurt was also a prolific artist. Take a trip through his art and journals in this animated short.
Nick Offerman's Father's Day
Nothing says Father's Day like some time out on the water with the old man, in a boat you built from a tree you cut down and hewed into lumber yourself. Nick Offerman and his dad enjoy a relaxing day and good conversation on the day devoted especially to dads.
