From 200 MPH darts to shooting flames, Peter Sripol has a lock on modding Nerf guns. His latest project adds a built in compressor to significantly up the projectile velocity and can conveniently be re-purposed as a flamethrower. Peter takes you thorugh the modding and testing process step-by-step in his latest video.
Brazilian artist Marina Amaral combines a love of history and a deep set of Photoshop skills to bring historical photographs the colors they might have captured. Much more than just a brushing over with color, Marina begins the process with thorough research, using the archives of the Library of Congress and other resources to create an accurate pallette for each photo. The restorations and colorizations can take upwards of a month each, going through the image pixel-by-pixel.
Douglas Trumbull landed the job of Visual Effects Supervisor on 2001: A Space Odyessy after cold-calling Stanley Kubrick about the position. Douglas would go on to create effects in 2001 that would help to launch the modern era of sci-fi films. In his own words, Douglas describes what it was like to work with the legendary director on a landmark film.
The start of a new year is always a good time to recommit to hitting your fitness goals and living a healthier lifestyle. The Simple app makes it, well, simple. Unlike some programs, which consist of restrictive lists of do's and don'ts, Simple uses AI and a team of nutritional, behavioral, and medical experts to inform an incremental approach that helps users form healthy habits that last without give-up and burnout. After filling out a detailed survey, users can access the NutriScanner, an easy-to-use food logger, daily workout plans with everything from strength training to yoga, and Avo, an AI-powered in-app coach, to answer questions and offer applicable real-world suggestions. With Simple, you can live healthier without feeling like going to boot camp, and right now you can save 60% off a membership with the code SIMPLEDEAL.
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The new year isn't just a good time to get your fitness game back on track: it's also a great time to refresh your wardrobe. That task can be a lot easier on your wallet thanks to the Men's Wearhouse Clearance Event. Running through February 2nd, the sale offers up to 70% off everyday staples, from jeans and tees to jackets, slacks, ties, and accessories. Timing for specific categories varies throughout the sale, so check back often.
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Dennis McCarthy knows more about the cars of the Fast & Furious franchise than anyone else — he's the guy that built them. From heavily-modded icons like Dom's 1970 DadgeCharger R/T to one-off total custom builds like the Flip Car, Dennis has made some of the best Hollywood vehicles over eight films. Dennis sat down with WIRED to talk about some of the most memorable cars and how they were made.
If it moves, someone is going to see who can get across a line before someone else. In the skies above the Arizona desert, the Red Bull Aces fly through a floating slalom course in teams of four. This year, the races follow the action from 8,000 feet above the ground in 360° video.
Don't let its traditional weekender shape fool you — Lundi's Remington bag has more organization features than most carry-on options. The exterior is crafted primarily from water-repellent grey oiled cotton canvas, with supple cognac vegetable-tanned leather reinforcements and accents. Inside there's 46 liters of space, Alcantara and polyester lining, a dedicated laptop pocket, multiple pockets for smaller items, and a leather strap with a carabiner clip for keys. Two separate outside pockets store shoes and/or toiletries while a flat pocket provides quick access to a passport or ID. YKK metal zippers secure the interior, and the removable shoulder strap connects via four buckles for maximum stability when rushing through the terminal.
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Kobe Bryant tragically passed away nearly five years ago, yet his legacy is arguably stronger than ever, with countless athletes citing his "Mamba mentality" as inspiration. Nike's Kobe Bryant Collection lets them show support on and off the court. Included are Dri-FIT essentials like shorts and tees, Therma-FIT hoodies and pants for hangouts and cool weather sessions, and, of course, a lineup of signature sneakers.
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This short film contains graphic images. Facebook, dating sites, forums — moderators are keeping watch over all of it. With an estimated 150,000 people employed in scrubbing offensive content from the web's social media and other sites, more people work in this area of the tech sector than any other. Field of Vision follows a group of new recruits at a firm in India that scrolls through 2,000 pictures per employee per hour, weeding out what doesn't meet the guidelines — and alerting authorities when the images depict illegal acts.
Just because it's Coachella doesn't mean it's EDM. A perfect example is this set by prolific film scorer Hans Zimmer. With over 150 films to his credit, everyone who's ever seen a movie has heard his music, and now he's bringing it to stages across the world. The massive band assembled to recreate Zimmer's epic film scores plays the theme from Christopher Nolan's Inception.
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