Garage Biohacking
Amal Graafstra has been on the bleeding edge of biohacking for over a decade. His company Dangerous Things provides everything needed to start biohacking yourself — and Amal runs it all out of his garage in Washington.
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DJ Shadow / Nobody Speak
The first single from the legendary DJ Shadow is out. Featuring hip-hop supergroup Run the Jewels, "Nobody Speak" has a video that hits as hard as the lyrics, with a bunch of old white guys ditching political correctness for fisticuffs.
Disappearing Glaciers
The glaciers that made up Glacier National Park in Montana are almost gone. Boasting over 150 ice sheets in 1911, that number has dwindled to approximately 25, and estimates predict that there could be no glaciers at all in 15 years.
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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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Duke Cannon Father's Day Gift Guide
Duke Cannon's Father's Day lineup leans into the brand's familiar formula of oversized grooming essentials, military-inspired packaging, and unapologetically rugged scent profiles, but beneath the tongue-in-cheek attitude sits a genuinely practical collection of daily-use upgrades. The gift guide ranges from heavyweight Big Ass Bricks of Soap and bourbon-forward beard care to colognes, tactical shower bundles, and shave kits built for dads who prefer utility over luxury-brand vanity. Everything arrives wrapped in Duke Cannon's signature blue-collar aesthetic, balancing humor with legitimately solid formulations made for hard-working skin, dry hands, and low-maintenance routines. It is less about reinventing grooming and more about turning everyday basics into something that feels giftable, durable, and distinctly masculine.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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T-Mobile Postpaid
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Presented by T-Mobile.
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Emerson Multivitamin
Daily supplementation gets a more deliberate approach with the Emerson Multivitamin, a physician-formulated blend built to simplify and strengthen a routine. Designed around 13 core vitamins and over 20 additional nutrients and antioxidants, it delivers comprehensive support for energy, immune function, cognitive performance, and overall health in a single daily system. Each dose is engineered to provide at least 100% of essential daily values, helping fill nutritional gaps without overcomplication, while premium ingredients like CoQ10, green tea extract, and resveratrol round out the formula. Finished in mint-essenced capsules for easier intake and packaged as a 30-day supply, it's a streamlined, no-nonsense foundation for staying consistent and performing at a higher level. Enjoy 60% off ahead of Father's Day.
Presented by ResponsibleMan.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement or medication. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate.
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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.
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.
