Skating belongs in the city. Skating needs pavement and concrete and all the man-made architectural elements that make it so creative and spontaneous — except when it doesn't. Hermann Stene, Didrik Galasso, Henrik Lund, and Karsten Kleppan went north to the Norwegian coast to thrash mother nature's own skatepark: Frozen water and sand.
Slave over the griddle no more. The Flippy Kitchen Robot can handle the cooking, leaving you free to dream up new dishes. Using a robotic arm, cameras, and artificial intelligence, this mechanical assistant cooks perfect burgers and chicken breasts, toasts buns, fries, and even builds sandwiches, all on its own. It installs in minutes, is controlled via a simple touchscreen interface, and can even move out of your way when needed, making it an ideal addition to many a professional kitchen, or the private kitchens of the very, very lazy.
A wave of fcial hair seems to be covering the U.S., with nearly 20 percent of men rocking beards. So have we reached peak beard? Author and professor Stephen Mihm takes a look back at history to see if your rugged man stubble is on the way out.
The Nike Air Max Dn redefines comfort and innovation with its cutting-edge Dynamic Air unit system. Designed for a smooth, responsive ride, this sneaker features dual-pressure tubes that adapt to every step. Complementing its futuristic design, the Air Max Dn's next-generation Air technology delivers an ultra-reactive feel from heel to toe, ensuring all-day comfort and support. The lightweight, breathable multilayered mesh upper, combined with plush foam cushioning, is made with at least 50% recycled content by weight — merging sustainability with performance-level energy. Whether for everyday wear or high-energy outings, the Air Max Dn continues the legacy of Air Max innovation.
It's the thinnest Roborock ever, thanks to a RetractSense Navigation System that lowers the LDS to pass low-clearance spots. It has a new VibraRise 4.0 Mopping System, which increases the mop's vibrating area by 27%, uses AI to identify stains, and raises the front wheels to provide more mop pressure on stubborn messes. Its industry-first AdaptLift chassis lets it clear thresholds up to 1.57" high. It's the Roborock Saros 10, and it's ideal for large homes with deep-cleaning demands. It also offers 22000Pa suction and zero tangle technology, ridding the house of dust and hair, and making it a complete cleaning machine. Enjoy $200 off through 2/16.
The Old Gods are dying. As their believers wane, their power ebbs and new gods rise to take their place. But before they are gone completely, these old gods will make war against the new in one last epic battle for survival. Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel American Gods comes to Starz as an eight-episode television series April 30, 2017.
What kind of car do you build for the person-with-the-secret-identity who's driven everything? Easy. You ask the Mad Hatter of DIY engineering Colin Furze to think something up. Colin never disappoints, and his new ride for Top Gear's legendary test pilot the Stig is no exception: A former bumper car powered by a 600cc four-cylinder motorcycle engine making about 100 brake horsepower. Colin details the build process for the bumper car, and will unveil the Stig's new ride in Part 2, due out March 23, 2017.
Trashie's Take Back Bag is the easiest way to get rid of clothing and other textiles you do not need anymore. Simply buy a bag (or a bundle of them) fill it up, mail it back, and Trashie will ensure those items never make it to landfills, rerouting them to third-party retailers Trashie individually vets for compatibility. That means your old T-shirt, depending on its condition, could end up going to someone in need or being broken down to create carpet padding or pet bed filling, among other things. You earn exactly $30 in TrashieCash for each bag you send back, which you can redeem for deals — direct cash equivalent or a certain percentage off — to buy yourself new things from your favorite brands.
The HP Smart Tank 6001 is the ultimate all-in-one printer, delivering high-volume, cost-efficient, and high-quality printing for any need. With up to two years of ink included, users can print up to 8,000 color pages or 6,000 black pages before needing a refill, reducing both costs and waste. Featuring automatic two-sided printing, borderless color prints, and seamless mobile printing via the HP Smart App, the Smart Tank 6001 is effortless to use. From crisp text documents to frame-worthy photos, the Smart Tank 6001 ensures premium-quality prints while making printing convenient and worry-free.
With a race-bred pedigree like Porsche, picking only five concept cars is incredibly difficult. Luckily, Director of Exterior Design Peter Varga and Director of Interior Design Ivo van Hulten are the perfect two to make such a decision. From the Porsche Cayenne Cabriolet to the 918 Spyder supercar, these five concepts capture the German marque's passion.
You'll never want to make a paper crane again after you see Robert Lang's epic origami designs. A former NASA physicist, Robert's love of folding paper isn't limited to just animals — his designs have been used in everything from spacecraft to air bags. In 2001, Robert quit his day job to focus on origami full-time, applying its principals to everyday problems in the real world.