David Friedman's Inventor Portrait series sits down with the man who invented the first home game console, Ralph Baer. Nearly 40 years ago Ralph created the Magnavox Odyssey, and at age 90, he's still hard at work.
Dan Perez de la Garza documents nine modern photojournalists including Pulitzer Prize winners Preston Gannaway and Rick Loomis and Emmy Award winner Paula Lerner.
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.
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Fresh flowers rarely last as long as the occasion they celebrate. Lasting Brilliance offers a more permanent alternative with real blooms preserved to maintain their color, softness, and shape for up to three years, all without water or maintenance. Each arrangement is designed to function as home decor rather than a fleeting centerpiece, bringing lasting color to coffee tables, kitchens, entryways, and guest rooms. The collection is especially well suited for summer entertaining, whether as a thoughtful hostess or housewarming gift, a post-weekend thank-you, or an effortless seasonal refresh. Founded by a new mom looking for an alternative to constantly replacing wilted bouquets, the women-owned brand transforms fresh flowers into enduring arrangements that arrive ready to display and continue making an impression long after the gathering ends. Enjoy 15% off with code JULYFIRST.
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The Hangover director Todd Philips's 1998 documentary following college fraternities won two Sundance Film Festival awards, but not the approval of HBO. It's known as the network's only documentary to be banned from broadcast after allegations that their hazing scenes were staged. NSFW.
Volume one of The Walking Dead comic book series, animated in black-and-white zombie perfection.
By the power of Grayskull, here's a collection of the greatest insults ever delivered by Skeletor.
Kyle Roberts and Nathan Poppe use 4,000 individual pictures, 60 hand-drawn images, and a little turtle power to recreate the original 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle intro with action figures.
HairMax's LaserBand 272 brings clinical hair-growth technology into a form factor designed for convenience, combining 272 medical-grade lasers with a flexible, hands-free design that treats the entire scalp in as little as 90 seconds per session. Using low-level laser therapy to stimulate hair follicles and promote healthier, denser-looking hair, the device offers a non-invasive approach for men and women seeking to address thinning without adding another complicated step to the routine. The patented band design parts the hair automatically to maximize laser delivery, while its cordless operation keeps the process refreshingly simple. More than a grooming gadget, the LaserBand 272 represents a high-tech approach to hair restoration that prioritizes speed and ease alongside proven light-based therapy.
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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.
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Jarbas Agnelli and Keith Loutit create a toy-sized version of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival by giving the city of samba the tilt-shift treatment.
The Mayor of London presents a time lapse assembly of the iconic Olympic rings on the Thames River. The Opening Ceremony begins July 27, 2012.