There's a whole generation of people that will never know the joy of pressing their face up against an old-school CRT television and trying to see how it works. This video by the Slow Mo Guys demonstrates how a CRT TV creates an image by scanning side-to-side, top-to-bottom in far less than the blink of an eye. Using film speed as low as one-millionth of a second, you can see how it works like never before.
Based on the Dan Simmons' novel, The Terror follows the Royal Navy as they attempt to discover the Northwest Passage. Lead by Captain John Franklin, the crew navigates the icy waters of the Arctic enduring frigid temperatures, dwindling resources, and an unknown darkness. The series is produced by Ridley Scott which means we'll automatically be tuning in for the premiere March 26, 2018, on AMC.
In the future, science has greatly expanded the lifetime of humans, to the point where natural death is nearly an unheard of experience. The Dreaveler corporation has stepped in to fill the gap, offering a kind of VR euthanasia for those ready to shed the mortal coil.
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Her father is missing, and stumbling onto a secret leads her to where she thinks he might be. Discovering a plot that could hold the fate of the world in the balance, Lara Croft is the only one that can stop it. Starring Alicia Viklander, the reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise is scheduled for a Spring 2018 release.
When the lead character is a humanoid amphibian, you can almost guarantee the film is going to have a fair amount of CGI. Top that with a period time-line and a government-run facility and you'll find yourself in a totally rendered world. In this video, the VFX masterminds behind Shape of Water reveal how the made Guillermo del Toro's vision a reality.
With its signature yellow border and stunning photography, the National Geographic cover stands as one of the most iconic in history. To see how it came to be, the magazine is going back to where it all started. This time-lapse begins with the very first issue from 1888 and goes through 130 years in just two minutes, highlighting the most memorable milestones alone the way.
Making a sequel to a beloved film 35 years later is no easy task. Pleasing fans, being original, and keeping the feel of the original is a lot to juggle — not to mention writing a compelling story without plagiarizing from the first film. Director Denis Villeneuve and crew did a phenomenal job with Blade Runner 2049. In this side-by-side video essay, Thomas Flight shows how they captured the setting with retelling the same story.
Haworth's A Home for Life collection transforms work-from-home setups into zones of comfort and focus. The Soji Office Chair in bouclé pairs intuitive, all-day ergonomic support with a patented concentric-ring lumbar pad that adapts to your body, making long work sessions effortless. Pair it with the Upside Sit-to-Stand Desk, which glides smoothly from 22.6″ to 48.7″ with quiet, reliable electric lifts and customizable paddle controls. With multiple sizes, finishes, and leg styles, the collection brings high-performance design to any space, turning daily routines into workdays you actually look forward to.
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.
There are two ways you experience a movie — what you see and what you hear. Both are vitally important, although what you see takes the lion's share of the credit. Nerdwriter explains the importance of sound using scenes from Steven Speilberg's Munich and its excellent sound design.
Coffee, cellphones, work, school, kids — it's a wonder anyone gets a good night's sleep. Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our health, and few of get enough. But knowing why it's hard to fall asleep can help us sleep better and feel better while we're awake.