Heavy Traffic
An hour's worth of planes taking off from Logan International Airport in Boston.
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First Feather Flight
Virgin Galatic's commercial spaceship, SpaceShipTwo, completed its first feathered re-entry flight test 51,000 feet above Mojave, California.
Exoskeleton-Equipped Student Walks At Graduation
After a car crash in 2007 paralyzed him from the waist down, UC Berkeley senior Austin Whitney walked across the stage at his graduation with the help of an exoskeleton, built specifically for him by the college's own robotics and engineering team.
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Courant Carry Wireless Charger
Most portable chargers are only wireless until it's time to charge their own batteries. Courant's Carry does away with them altogether by supporting wire-free charging for both your devices and its own battery. Qi-compatible, it's good for up to two full charges and supports fast wireless charging as well as stacked charging, so you can charge it and your phone simultaneously while on top of one wired charger. It also has a USB-C port for even faster charging of compatible devices, and is wrapped in pebble-grain Italian leather so it won't distract from the rest of your ensemble.
Length: 5.5" / Width: 2.9" / Depth: 0.7"
Input: 18W USB-C, 5W Wireless / Output: 18W USB-C, 10W Wireless / Capacity: 8,000 mAh / Included: Carry, USB-C Charging Cable, Dust Bag
Everlane Uniform
After 213 different tests, Everland has crafted the ultimate collection of everyday essentials. Uniform offers 12 basic pieces that look great and will keep looking great for a whole year. From their t-shirts to their denim, each item has been put through its paces, ensuring they won't fade, stretch, shrink, or fall apart. To erase any doubt, they've backed the entire collection with a 365-day guarantee.
Presented by Everlane.
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Endeavour's Last Launch
Today, May 16, 2011, Endeavour lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center for its final mission.
Space Toilet
The long, complicated process behind relieving yourself with zero gravity. Just remember, suction is key.
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Bamford GMT Watch
Built to track two time zones at once, a GMT is a must-have for watch aficionados that travel. This example from Bamford stands out, featuring a black dial with a 3 O'Clock date window, icy blue indices, and a matte black case. The dark case and dial contrast beautifully with the blue markers for top-notch visibility that give this GMT an almost futuristic vibe. The watch is powered by a self-winding Sellita GMT movement that uses a central hand and a rotating inner bezel to track a second timezone that is operated using an independent crown. Perfect for jet setters as well as collectors with a keen fashion sense, the timepiece is protected by sapphire crystal glass and finished with a matte black stainless steel bracelet to match the case.
Case Diameter: 40mm / Water Resistance: 100m / Glass: Sapphire Crystal / Lug Width: 20mm / Movement: Sellita SW330-1 / Power Reserve: up to 42 hours / Jewels: 25
Victorinox Swiss Army Carbon Mechanical Watch
Already known for their toughness, the latest addition to the I.N.O.X. line adds a carbon case for a new level of strength. The lightweight, space-tested carbon composite is highly resistant to both scratches and heat and houses a highly visible face with luminous hands and indexes protected by scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The timepiece is powered by Swiss-made automatic movement Sellita SW200 with a 38-hour power reserve, visible through the titanium exhibition case back. Each watch finished with a black rubber strap and is delivered in a special packaging that holds an exclusive Spartan PS knife with matte black handles and a black protective bumper.
Diameter: 43mm / Lug width: 20mm / Depth rating: 200 meters / Weight 3.6 oz
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Laser Hacked Plasma Cutter
Convert your Dead Space 2 plasma cutter into a laser gun, for dismembering those pesky Necromorphs and balloons.
Shooting Up Snake Venom
File this one under worst hobby ever. This guy voluntarily injects himself with pure Black Mamba venom.
