Chopstick Piano
Musician and composer Sami Elu creates airy, organic compositions using instruments handmade from recycled materials. Check out more of his sounds and philosophy on his website and Bandcamp page.
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Booze-Aged Beef
This 160-day-old, moldy meat might be the best beef in New York City. Wrapped in a Jack Daniel's-soaked cloth, the meat is allowed to age before being trimmed and seared to a perfect rare. Chef Angie Mar gives Nick Solares and Kat Odell a taste of a technique she learned from a French butcher.
Ice Cream Melting In Macro
Everything is better in macro — even ice cream. Although we'd rather let it melt away in our mouths, watching this tasty treats ooze into a sticky puddle is almost as satisfying as eating them.
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Webroot Total Protection
As the school year ramps up, so does time spent online, making back-to-school season a natural time to refresh your digital security. Webroot offers flexible protection for computers, phones, and tablets, with standalone options or multi-device bundles covering everything from suspicious links and malware to network monitoring and password management. Built to work quietly in the background, Webroot uses less device space and installs and scans quickly, helping keep everyday browsing, homework, and family routines running smoothly without unnecessary interruptions. With plans for one, three, or five devices and savings of up to 40%, it's a straightforward way to add a little more peace of mind to the new school year.
Presented by Webroot.
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Simple App
Simple Life takes a more approachable approach to weight management, replacing rigid dieting and calorie counting with personalized habits, daily guidance, and a little help from AI. The app builds a plan around your goals and lifestyle, then brings together food and hydration tracking, movement, fasting, weight progress, and personalized insights in one streamlined experience. Its Avo AI coach provides daily check-ins and tailored guidance, while tools like the NutriScanner make logging meals and understanding what you're eating easier. It's a modern wellness platform built around consistency rather than extremes, designed to make healthier routines feel more manageable in everyday life.
Presented by Simple App.
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World Record Batman Costume
A paper mache Darth Vader costume launched Julian Checkly on a costume and monster making career. Julian now makes some of the most intricate, high-end costumes available — if you can afford them. HIs Arkham Asylum-inspired Batman holds a Guinness World Record for gadgets, featuring 23 working accessories, from tracking devices to a flame thrower.
Manchester by the Sea
Amazon's latest flick is thick with Oscar-worthy talent and Boston accents. The third film from screenwriter Kenneth Lonergan sees Casey Affleck get thrown into parenthood after the death of his brother left him as legal guardian of his teenage nephew. Also starring Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges, Manchester by the Sea will be released in select theaters November 18, 2016.
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The Meaning of Natural
When you pick up something labeled "natural" at the supermarket, what is actually inside and what you think is inside are two totally different things. According to the Food and Drug Administration, natural can mean anything — from completely organic to totally man-made. Vox looks at our food supply and the fight over the definition of natural.
Every Jason Statham Kick
Almost two-decade of ass-kicking can really add up — about 400 to be exact. In honor of his latest film Mechanic: Resurrection, here's every single kick in Jason Statham's lower body arsenal.
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Nike Vapor Pro 3
Nike's Vapor Pro 3 delivers the bounce and explosiveness needed to maximize support in any hard-court scenario. Springy Air Zoom cushioning and a new rubber compound make the shoe the lightest Vapor yet, while the same midsole foam and outsole tread from the Vapor 2 continue to secure your footing for sharper cuts during side-to-side rallies and quick scrambles at the net. Structurally refined with a deeper flex notch for improved flexibility and responsiveness, the Vapor Pro 3 is ready from the opening serve to wherever life takes you long after the final point.
Presented by Nike.
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reMarkable Paper Pure
As back-to-school season approaches, the reMarkable Paper Pure offers a smarter way to keep notes, assignments, and ideas organized without the distractions of a traditional tablet. Its 10.3-inch black-and-white Canvas display and textured writing surface recreate the feel of pen on paper, while near-instant digital ink makes lectures, study sessions, and brainstorming feel natural. Lightweight enough to carry between classes and capable of lasting up to three weeks on a charge, it also syncs with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and popular calendar platforms, with handwriting search, text conversion, and AI-powered summaries helping students spend less time organizing notes and more time learning.
Presented by reMarkable.
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Narcos / Season 2
Pablo Escobar has escaped from jail and is on the run. Time is running out — for Pablo, and the DEA, Columbian government, and cartels that want him dead. In season two of Netflix's Narcos, find out who really killed drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.
Returning From A Year in Space
On March 27, 2015 , astronaut Scott Kelly left the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a year-long mission aboard the International Space Station. Along with Mikhail Korniyenko, the pair left their families, friends, and Earth for 340 consecutive days to test the waters for future missions around the moon, an asteroid, and ultimately Mars. In this 13-minute documentary, they make their return and get reacquainted with the Big Blue Planet and everything on it.
