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.
Over the last 30 years, contemporary and post war art prices overall outpaced the S&P 500.* This helps explain why Jeff Bezos, Marc Andreessen, and Bill Gates have collectively poured hundreds of millions into this global asset class. Luckily, you don't have to be a billionaire to build an art allocation in a portfolio anymore. Masterworks.com has made diversifying with multimillion-dollar artworks featuring artists like Banksy and Basquiat accessible to everyone with their premier art investing platform. Uncrate readers can use the link below to get access today.
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Built for wet commutes and winter slush, the Nike Zoom Vomero Roam updates the everyday trainer with winter weather protection. A durable upper is reinforced with rubber mudguards and a water-repellent finish keeps out the elements, while full-length Nike Air Zoom cushioning delivers all-day comfort. Designed to handle winter streets without sacrificing comfort and style, the Vomero Roam keeps you moving through whatever the season throws at 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.
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.
Happy Head is changing the game in hair care by offering prescription-strength, dermatologist-formulated treatments for hair thinning and loss. Using clinically proven ingredients like Minoxidil, Finasteride, Spironolactone, and Retinol, each formula is customized for your hair type, gender, and goals, all delivered through a seamless tele-dermatology platform. For an extra layer of personalization, the optional StrandIQ™ at-home DNA test analyzes genetic markers to optimize results. Enjoy an extra 25% off site wide this December.
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Fatty15's "Your Essential Fatty Acid" supplement focuses on a single, science-backed fat, pentadecanoic acid (C15:0), in a clean, vegan-friendly capsule designed to support long-term cellular health. C15:0 helps strengthen cell membranes against oxidative damage, supports metabolic, liver, immune, and cognitive health, and may improve sleep, energy stability, and overall resilience. Packaged in refillable, eco-conscious bottles and free from preservatives or fillers, it is a low-burden supplement that fits easily into daily routines while supporting overall wellness.
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Teachers keep teaching. Students keep studenting.
An 8-bit Batman kicks the pixels out of The Joker in this retro remake of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight.