Going Fishing
Sculptor and animator Guldies has created a PES-quality stop-motion. Using 2,500 pictures, he turned his desk into a campsite and cooks up some lakeside grub.
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Altered Carbon
In the future, humanity has achieved a kind of immortality, digitally storing memories for implantation into other bodies known as sleeves. Takeshi Kovacs is an Enovy, a soldier specially trained for the mental rigors of being continually resleeved for faster-than-light travel. When a very rich man thinks he's been murdered after being resleeved, he hires Kovacs to investigate. Altered Carbon comes to Netflix February 2, 2018.
Staying In The Pocket
For David Letterman's upcoming Netflix special, one of the guests is none other than President Barack Obama. The former POTUS describes how he kept his dad moves in check while on stage with Prince during an interview with the Late NIght host. Hopefully, he'll be sharing more wisdom when the series premieres tomorrow, January 12, 2018, on Netflix.
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Sprezzabox
With the holidays approaching, a little style refresh wouldn't hurt. Let professional curators do it for you with the SprezzaBox. For less than $30, the men's subscription service delivers hand-selected quality lifestyle products every month. Members can pick between six different options ranging from menswear and camping to fitness and barware. Valued at over $100, each package includes items like socks, ties, watches, and flaks. Free to pause of cancel anytime, the SprezzaBox is also an impressive gift for any gentlemen on your list.
Presented by SprezzaBox.
SimpliSafe Home Security
Cameras, smart locks, entry and motion sensors — the Simplisafe Home Security System keeps you covered the inside out. Its collection of devices doesn't just alert you of an intruder, they also have 24/7 Professional Monitoring that contacts to the police. They provide eyewitness accounts including the invader's whereabouts, if they're armed, and what they're up to, resulting in a dispatch that is 3.5 times faster. But their security isn't only about intruders. The system can also protect your home from other threats like fires, carbon monoxide, and water damage.
As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.
Presented by SimpliSafe.
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Aliens: The Ride
It's a movie franchise begging for a roller coaster — Aliens. There have been rumors and reports of stalled projects over the years, but nothing has ever been built. Hin Nya did us all a virtual favor by creating his own Aliens-themed coaster in the Planet Coaster game.
The Ultimate Paper Airplane
Forget everything you thought you knew about paper airplanes. For almost 10 years, designer Luca Iaconi-Stewart has been crafting a Boeing 777 that puts all those folded pieces of notebook paper to shame. The one-sixtieth scale model is incredibly detailed and features everything from tiny reading lamps above the first class seats to retractable landing gears.
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Vans Drill Chore Coat
Tough and warm to fend off the incoming cold, this chore coat blends an iconic silhouette with an iconic brand. Each coat is enhanced to repel water and toughened up for the everyday grind. It features a 100% nylon 2L oxford shell with sustainable DuPont Sorona fill to keep you toasty all winter while the moisture-wicking, thermo-regulating lining ensures you'll stay cool and dry during activity. The coat also has durable water repellent coating for extra protection, a removable hood, corduroy collar, dual entry pockets, and a snap-front placket with hidden zipper closure. Available in four colors, it's one of the most versatile layers you can own this winter.
Presented by Vans.
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless Headphones
Legendary audio is no stranger to Sennheiser, and they're starting to become famous for their technological prowess as well. Powered with intuitive proximity sensors that sense when you take them off and on, the newest Momentum Wireless headphones are a perfect example. This upgrade means that as soon as they're unfolded, the headphones pair with your smartphone and begin to play the music or podcast you left off with, ensuring you never miss a second. In addition to the Auto On/Off feature, the 3rd generation headphones have a three-button interface for control of audio and calls and a dedicated button for voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant. And the crystal clear audio and cushy leather cups and headband are still intact, along with 42mm transducers with active noise cancellation and up to 17 hours of battery life.
Presented by Sennheiser.
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The Best Indian Food in LA
Some of the best Indian food in LA doesn't require reservations or an entire paycheck. You just need to stop by the gas station and you can take it home. Siblings Hiram and Priyanka opened The Bombay Frankie Company in their families gas station, serving Mumbai's street food staple, the frankie.
