Special effects house Video Copilot gives a behind the scenes look at how they created the intergalactic intro for J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness.
Whether it's your tablet or your smartphone, technology is becoming increasingly vocal. With the text-to-speech industry on the rise, The Verge takes a look into the elaborate process behind creating these computer-human interactions with a visit to Siri's home, Nuance Communications, and this article on the art of machine language.
A feat of precision once reserved for jet engines, the MK3 Steel MetMo Cube is the most over-engineered desk toy you can own. The MK3 refines the formula with upgraded 316 stainless steel, improved pneumatics, and ultra-fine machining tolerances to achieve the most polished design yet. Simply flip the cube and let gravity take over as air escapes at a perfectly controlled rate — transforming physics into a pocket-sized moment of meditative calm.
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Nike's 2025 MLB Postseason Collection brings the energy of October baseball to your everyday lineup, fusing sport and style as the chase for the crown heats up. The range offers lightweight tees for unseasonably warm fall days and heavier long sleeves and sweatshirts for when the autumn air turns crisp in the ballpark. Each piece carries your team's colors with bold clarity, making it easy to rep your side whether you're in the stands, on the street, or catching the game from home. Built for the postseason stage, it's gear that moves with the moment—and with you.
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Some may call it a prank, but we call it a dream come true to come home one day to faucets flowing with frosty streams of amber ale. A group of friends made this dream a reality for one man by completely re-plumbing his entire house with kegs of beer.
SHRED turns your phone into a hyper-personal trainer. With AI-adapted programs built by top fitness coaches, it molds workouts to your goals, schedule, and equipment—whether you're lifting at home or hitting the gym. Want hypertrophy, weight loss, or bodyweight routines? It's got you. Track progress, grab feedback, and swap plans seamlessly as you improve. Think: coach-designed results without the gym clock drama.
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Celebrating the heritage of Timberland's iconic Premium 6-Inch Boot—worn by legends from Spike Lee to Kiko Mizuhara—the Fall 2025 campaign reignites the spirit of independence and cultural relevance that has defined the boot for decades. The 6-Inch Boot is a symbol etched into culture, carrying generations from city streets to job sites without compromise. Built with rugged craftsmanship from waterproof leather, PrimaLoft® insulation, and a cushioned, fatigue-fighting interior, it delivers durability and comfort in equal measure. Beyond function, it stands as a tribute to authenticity and resilience—a benchmark that has defined icons, weathered movements, and only grown stronger with time.
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Ze Frank returns with way more information than you ever needed about the frog.
New Zealand inventor, artist, and organic mechanic Blair Somerville shows you around his wonderfully weird world of recycled art, the Lost Gypsy Gallery.