Player Piano Performs Classic Nintendo Games
A player piano and a robotic drummer team up to recreate the 8-bit sounds from Nintendo classics like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda.
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Eagle POV
Fly like an eagle around the Mer de Glace glacier in the French Alps.
Plain Sight
Video artist Theo Tagholm tricks your senses with these hidden photographs.
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Vollebak Blue Morpho Jacket
Inspired by the iridescent wings of the Blue Morpho butterfly, this new jacket from Vollebak has over two billion microscopic blue glass spheres embedded in resin on the jacket's surface. The glass spheres create an entirely reflective jacket that is constantly changing color while you ski or snowboard. The Blue Morpho is engineered for a max range of motion with plenty of room for a hoodie underneath. The jacket also is fully seam-sealed, waterproof, and includes an ocean-racing style marine hood and high collar. The visibly stunning piece of outerwear acts like a mirror for whatever light conditions you're in, with a liquid metal appearance under the sun that shifts to a bionic blue at night with any camera flash, torch, or searchlight.
Presented by Vollebak.
Ernest Supplies Travel Grooming Pouches
Ernest Supplies uses plant-based ingredients and technology-forward standards to bring grooming essentials to the man on the go while keeping its products Made in the USA. As impressive as its products is its packaging; Unlike normal bottles and tubes that can bust and leak, Ernest Supplies' Soap Free Gel Face Wash, Cooling Shave Cream, and Protective Matte Moisturizer arrive in soft flask-style containers that maximize storage space in your dopp and look great while doing so.
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The Many Emotions of Ron Swanson
From anger to hunger, here's the wide range of emotions expressed by Ron Swanson.
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Melin Hydro Cap
Melin works tirelessly to create the most comfortable caps in the world. They focus on premium materials, unique details, and innovative construction. Their HYDRO range of caps are some of the most impressive in their line, built for performance and comfort and guaranteed to last five times longer than the competition. Each cap is water-friendly and utilizes a moisture-wicking lining that reduces sweat stains. The cap also has an antimicrobial sweatband that helps minimize bacteria build-up. Even the snapback enclosure is built for the long haul, made from the same rubber-based polymer you'd find on the strap of a diving watch to give it a soft feel and increased durability.
Presented by Melin.
SimpliSafe Home Security
Protecting your property shouldn't involve drilling holes and running wires. The Simplisafe Home Security System requires none of the above, and is easy to install yourself. It starts with a base station that connects to their service via WiFi with a backup cellular connection for emergencies. You can arm and disarm it from the keypad, with a key fob, or with your phone. Add on as many entry, motion, smoke, glass break, and CO sensors as you need — the system is easily expandable to fit your needs, and comes with the assurance of 24/7 monitoring.
Presented by SimpliSafe.
As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.
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Star Trek Into Darkness Title Design
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.
How Siri Found Its Voice
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.
