Robot Table Tennis
This week in Skynet alerts: robots can now play table tennis, thanks to some German engineers. Even more amazing is that the machine is completely DIY.
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Google+ Look Back
The most epic Look Back video to date. Unfortunately, on Google+, there isn't much to look back at.
Game Of Thrones Trailer 4
Just give us the show already. If you aren't at a fevered pitch waiting for season four of Game of Thrones to start, this latest trailer might get you there.
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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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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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Building Rollercoasters
Rocky Mountain Construction of Hayden, Idaho, makes some of best structures in the world - rollercoasters. Founder Fred Grub talks about the people and processes that make the company.
The 80s According To Bacon
Kevin Bacon knows the 80s - and he isn't afraid to break down the decade for a bunch of whippersnapping millennials.
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Les Mousserables
There's a guy. A French guy. And he needs cookies. And needs to help people. The French guy is played by Cookie Monster and I think you know where this is going.
Fargo Teaser Trailer
The Coen brothers' Fargo is heading to the small screen for a 10-episode series. The brothers will serve as the show's executive producers, while Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, and Colin Hanks bring the "Minnesota nice" to a new cast of characters. Check out the entire collection of promos while you await the series premiere April 15, 2014 on FX.
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MetMo Fractal Vise
MetMo brings the fractal vise into the 21st century with a compact design built for precision work. Featuring six independent movements, its fractal jaws conform to objects of virtually any shape, securely gripping delicate components and irregular materials alike. The versatile tool functions as a portable third hand, whether mounted to a workbench, packed into a toolbox, or integrated into a larger workshop setup. Ideal for intricate projects and detailed craftsmanship, the Fractal Vise combines historic engineering with modern manufacturing. Available in black or stainless steel finishes, it offers either 32mm or 82mm jaw openings to accommodate a wide range of tasks.
Presented by MetMo.
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Duke Cannon Supply Co. Puck Soap
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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Heavy Metal Let It Go
Metal maven Eric Calderone shreds out a cover of the internet's most covered song of the moment "Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier Preview
Marvel whets our appetite for their upcoming Captain America sequel with this four-minute preview of what's to come April 4th.
