Password Cracking
Now might be a good time to change that password. Dr. Mike Pound explains how a password cracking program and some bleeding-edge hardware called the Beast can hack through thousands of passwords a second.
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The Untold Backstory of Slimer
Slimer has become one of the most iconic characters in the Ghostbusters franchise, but where did this slimy little booger come from? Obviously, it would have to involve consuming enormous amounts of food. So while Paul Feig and Katie Dippold were writing the script for the latest film, they decided to give this glutenous guy an origin story.
Surf the Night
Surfing is an inherently dangerous sport. Crashing waves and unpredictable weather — the occasional shark — all make for an adrenaline-pumping experience. Now take all that and do it at night, in the dark. Pro surfer Alan Stokes shows what it takes to surf the night.
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T-Mobile Postpaid
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Presented by T-Mobile.
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Vita Coco
Vita Coco has become the warm-weather essential for a generation constantly on the move, delivering a cleaner, more functional answer to hydration during another brutal summer of record-breaking heat. Packed with naturally occurring electrolytes — including 3.5x more than the leading sports drink — the brand's coconut water helps replenish what long commutes, beach days, workouts, and heat waves quickly drain away, without the artificial colors or overly sweet formulas crowding store shelves. Equal parts refreshing and performance-minded, Vita Coco bridges wellness and lifestyle with an easy-drinking formula that feels just as at home in a gym bag as it does beside a rooftop pool, making it one of the smartest ways to stay cool when temperatures refuse to cooperate.
Presented by Vita Coco.
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Gronk Vs. Hot Wings
The most brutal tight end in football goes head-to-head with five brutal hot wings. The Gronk made it through the first four, but the 550,000 Soville scale was enough to make him tap out.
The Fjords of Norway
We're pretty sure the view outside your window doesn't look anything like this, so rest your weary eyes on the beauty of Western Norway. Photographer Jonas Forsberg highlights the narrow inlets and steep cliffs of Geirangerfjord, Hjörundfjord, and Storfjord to create a stunning 4K Fjordlapse.
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Fukushima
Photographer Rebecca Lilith captured a series haunting images of the abandoned town around the site of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. In this collaboration with Chris Lavelle, Chris uses mapping techniques to bring the images to life, giving them a pulse that belies the scenes of apocalyptic desolation.
The Real Big Lebowski
Listen to this, man: The Dude is real. More than just one of the best characters in one of the greatest films of all time, Jeff Lebowski was based on the real-life character Jeff Dowd, proving that life is always stranger than fiction.
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RiseGuide
RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
Presented by RiseGuide.
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PLQR Smart Sticky Note
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.
Presented by PLQR.
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Ricky Williams Takes The High Road
After testing positive for marijuana, former Heisman Trophy and first-round draft pick Ricky Williams was facing hefty fines and suspensions. In 2004, he stood his ground against the NFL and walked away from his all-pro career. After over a decade, Sports Illustrated catches up with the running back as he travels the globe in search of wisdom and weed.
Nerve Trailer
Truth or dare: the game of choice for high school kids at lightly-chaperoned basement parties everywhere. Now take the simple game, add online augmented reality, a chance at reality-star fame, and put anonymous people in charge of making the dares. Nerve stars Emma Roberts and Dave Franco and comes to theaters July 27th, 2016.
