Rose Garden Freestyle
Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda and President Obama create an original political rap in the White House Rose Garden.
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Microrobots Tow a Car
Researchers at Stanford combined a gecko-inspired adhesive and a team of tiny robots to pull a two-ton car.
Walk of Life Project
The Walk of Life Project wants every movie to end with Dire Straits' "Walk of Life".
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Thrive Market
Summer tends to compress family life into a constant rotation of drop-offs, pick-ups, road trips, and weekend tournaments, and Thrive Market positions itself as the quiet infrastructure behind it all. The members-only marketplace focuses on bulk, better-for-you essentials that make it easier to stay stocked without the last-minute scramble, from organic granola bars and nut butter pouches to clean-ingredient jerky, allergen-friendly snacks, and hydration drinks built for on-the-go days. With delivery handled ahead of the week's chaos, parents can build out camp lunch boxes, activity bags, and travel coolers that actually align with what kids will eat, while still sticking to clean-label standards and family-friendly pricing. It is less about reinventing the pantry and more about removing friction from the moments when convenience usually wins by default, especially during the busiest stretch of summer.
Presented by Thrive Market.
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Warby Parker Sunglasses
Warby Parker's Summer 2026 Collection embraces the season's spirit of exploration with sunglasses that balance vintage influences and contemporary attitude. The lineup reinterprets classic silhouettes with confident proportions and fresh details, giving familiar shapes a distinctly modern edge. Warm, sun-ready colorways add another layer of personality, lending even the most contemporary frames a timeless, well-traveled feel. Designed to earn their place in long afternoons, beach weekends, and summer road trips alike, the collection proves that great sunglasses do more than block the sun. They set the tone for the season itself.
Presented by Warby Parker
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Disco by Ralf Hildenbeutel
Nearly 1,250 paintings were used to make this beautiful animation for Ralf Hildenbeutel's "Disco".
Terrible CGI Moments in Big Budget Films
You can spend $150 million, but it doesn't guarantee you believable computer-generated visual effects.
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Baby Beats Street Fighter V
A 6-month-old baby has beat Story Mode in Street Fighter V. Your Steam Achievement is meaningless.
Soundbreaking
A new series airing on PBS that digs deep into archives and interviews with classic artists.
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London Sock Co. Simply Trainer Socks
London Sock Company's Classic Trainer socks are lightweight, breathable Scottish Lisle cotton essentials built for comfort and style. This 12-pair set offers versatile colors with subtle ribbing and logo detail, perfect for slipping into trainers while keeping a polished, understated look.
Presented by London Sock Co.
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Lasting Brilliance Forever Roses
Fresh flowers rarely last as long as the occasion they celebrate. Lasting Brilliance offers a more permanent alternative with real blooms preserved to maintain their color, softness, and shape for up to three years, all without water or maintenance. Each arrangement is designed to function as home decor rather than a fleeting centerpiece, bringing lasting color to coffee tables, kitchens, entryways, and guest rooms. The collection is especially well suited for summer entertaining, whether as a thoughtful hostess or housewarming gift, a post-weekend thank-you, or an effortless seasonal refresh. Founded by a new mom looking for an alternative to constantly replacing wilted bouquets, the women-owned brand transforms fresh flowers into enduring arrangements that arrive ready to display and continue making an impression long after the gathering ends. Enjoy 15% off with code JULYFIRST.
Presented by Lasting Brilliance.
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The Drum Doctor
Ross Garfield has provided drums for some of the biggest acts in music for over thirty years.
John Oliver on Encryption
John Oliver weighs in on encryption and the feud between Apple and the Department of Justice.
