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.
Pocket tools rarely feel this considered. The MetMo Titanium Pocket Driver takes a design dating back to 1871 and refines it into a compact, modern ratchet built from Grade 5 titanium for serious strength without the weight. Sized for everyday carry but capable of high torque, it pairs durability with corrosion resistance that shrugs off the elements. A quick-release handle keeps bit changes fast and intuitive, while the precision-machined construction gives every turn a deliberate, mechanical feel. It is less a throw-in-your-drawer tool and more a pocket-sized piece of engineering that earns its place in your daily kit.
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.
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.
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.
Nike updates the Free Metcon 7 with improved midfoot containment while retaining its signature Nike Free flexibility. Designed for a barefoot-like feel, the shoe uses a lightweight upper that moves easily between dynamic training and explosive lifts. A redesigned lacing system replaces Flywire cables with a webbed structure integrated into an inner sleeve for a more secure fit. Underfoot, a dual-density foam setup delivers a stable heel and softer forefoot, balancing support and flexibility for high-intensity sessions.
Veracity's Metabolic Power Protein isn't built for bulk or trends. It's designed as a daily metabolic tool. Each serving delivers 20 grams of plant-based protein from pea, pumpkin seed, and chia, paired with a clinically studied MyoVera complex to help your body use protein more efficiently for muscle building, recovery, and long-term energy. A digestive enzyme blend supports absorption and reduces bloat, while cinnamon helps balance blood sugar and curb cravings. Clean Label Project certified and third-party tested for contaminants, it strips out the usual fillers and focuses on what matters: building lean, active muscle that drives metabolism even at rest. The result is a streamlined daily shake that supports energy, satiety, and metabolic strength without excess sugar, unnecessary calories, or compromise. Enjoy 20% off sitewide with code UNCRATE20.
Screaming, yelling, arguing, or just plain conversating — dialogue has been the best part of movies since the advent of the talkie. Dialogue is what creates characters, from their personality to their relationship to other characters in the film. Cinefix gives a rundown of their favorite bits of talk of all time.
In an isolated castle in Tuscany, a mother dies suddenly, and her son goes mute. A young nurse is brought in to help the child through his trauma but soon finds herself caught in her own traumatic situation of supernatural origin. Starring Emilia Clarke and directed by Eric D. Howell, Voice from the Stone releases April 28, 2017.