Ken Block in Russia
Ken Block took his Ford Fiesta and an unnecessary amount of GoPros to drift all over Mother Russia.
Ken Block took his Ford Fiesta and an unnecessary amount of GoPros to drift all over Mother Russia.
Here's the musical equation to making the perfect big budget movie trailer. NSFW.
Bitcoins. Mining. Complex mathematical equations. Here's everything you need to know about the new decentralized digital currency.
Private Label QR turns ordinary household labels into dynamic digital reference points, using durable QR stickers that link physical objects to editable information accessible from any smartphone camera. Once attached to a box, appliance, container, suitcase, or keepsake, each label can store notes, photos, instructions, contact details, or organizational data that can be updated anytime without replacing the sticker itself. The system feels especially useful for the kind of real-world friction most smart-home products ignore, from labeling moving boxes and organizing pantry goods to leaving appliance instructions for Airbnb guests or preserving the stories tied to family heirlooms. With no app required and built-in controls for private, public, or group visibility, the platform lands somewhere between modern inventory management and a digital memory layer for everyday objects.
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The modern sneaker rotation demands versatility. One day starts with a flight across the country, the next with a coffee stop across town. The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 thrives in both worlds, combining the technical complexity of an early-2000s running shoe with the understated versatility of an everyday staple. Layered mesh, synthetic suede, and plastic accents create a distinctive honeycomb-like look, while Zoom Air cushioning and a foam midsole provide comfort for long days on your feet. Originally built for performance, the Vomero 5 has become one of Nike's most adaptable silhouettes equally comfortable navigating airport terminals, city streets, and everything in between.
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After transforming their Oregon family farm into a traditional farmhouse-style brewery, Agrarian Ales became known for their full-bodied brews. The guys are able to make their beers using only the finest ingredients by growing all their hops and other bittering agents themselves. Hopstories travels to the rural brewery to get the full story on how it all got started, and to drink a few beers of course.
Director Brendan Bellomo and cinematographer Greg Wilson shot the first footage with the new Phantom Flex4K Digital Cinema Camera and it's blazing. The camera can capture video at 1,000 frames per second and a resolution of 4096 x 2160 for the most incredible super slow motion footage you've ever seen.
Never having to wait behind the endless orders of cocktails for the bartender to pour you a pint again. Yes, please. With iPourIt, the tap to your favorites beer is always open.
Neill Blomkamp (director of District 9) dishes out some more sci-fi deliciousness with a new tale of a rather unpleasant Earth and a rather heavenly space habitat named Elysium. Starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster. In theaters August 9, 2013.
Built for long days that start in the surf and end somewhere near the bar, Brixton's latest trunk lineup balances heritage styling with modern performance without leaning too hard into either. The Blitz Boardshort is the more aggressive option, a lightweight stretch trunk cut from quick-dry polyester and spandex with a water-repellent finish, invisible zip pocket, drainage eyelet, and bold graphic treatments that push beyond the standard washed-out beach palette. Available in both 19-inch and 21-inch outseams, it is engineered to move cleanly from paddle-outs to pool decks with minimal fuss. Countering it is the Classic Trunk 17", a stripped-back staple with clean lines, minimal branding, and an easy shorter cut that feels rooted in vintage surf culture while still delivering dependable quick-dry performance. Together, the collection hits the sweet spot between technical utility and everyday wearability, exactly where Brixton tends to do its best work.
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This is our shortcut to the good stuff on Amazon. It's an ongoing Uncrate-vetted list we'll be adding to and subtracting from. It's your field guide to use before wading through Amazon's millions of mediocre listings. It's our handpicked, battle-tested lineup of the clever, the durable, and the legitimately worth buying. The pieces that punch above their price, hold up in the real world, and never miss. In other words: the Amazon aisle curated by someone with taste.
Pomplamoose member Jack Conte fuses together the synthpop sounds of Daft Punk with the dubstep beats of Skrillex to create this electronic feast for you ears.
Viral smarty pants C.G.P. Grey explains how the world's smallest country became a country and everything else confusing about Vatican City.