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.
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.
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.
Some may call it a prank, but we call it a dream come true to come home one day to faucets flowing with frosty streams of amber ale. A group of friends made this dream a reality for one man by completely re-plumbing his entire house with kegs of beer.
Lace up for long-distance performance with the Nike Alphafly 3. Built for marathon pacing, it combines two Air Zoom units with a carbon fiber plate to store and return energy with every stride. Paired with a ZoomX foam midsole, the shoe keeps you feeling fresh mile after mile, while its lightweight construction and notched laces make it the most responsive Alphafly yet. Designed to support speed and endurance, the Alphafly 3 delivers performance that makes long runs feel effortless and leaves personal bests in the dust.
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Upgrade your travel with a luxe four-piece travel set built for style and endurance. This bundle includes a carry-on, check-in suitcase, duffle, and backpack — each crafted from durable polycarbonate, rolling on 360° spinners, and outfitted with smart extras like a portable USB charger, built-in digital scale, and GPS tracker. And this year Luxury checks in early. From October 29 to November 11, Hotel Collection's Pre-Black Friday Sale offers up to 70% off site wide, giving you first pick on everything from signature scents to high-end essentials.
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Time traveling can be intense.
Ze Frank returns with way more information than you ever needed about the frog.
New Zealand inventor, artist, and organic mechanic Blair Somerville shows you around his wonderfully weird world of recycled art, the Lost Gypsy Gallery.
Teachers keep teaching. Students keep studenting.
The Tineco Pure One A50S is a compact, cordless stick vacuum built for whole-home cleaning with 185 W of suction, a 1 L bin, and up to 70 minutes of runtime. Its smart 3DSense Power Brush adjusts power automatically as it detects debris and lights the path so nothing gets missed. A foldable wand slips under furniture with ease, while a ZeroTangle brush keeps hair from wrapping. Lightweight, powerful, and easy to store, it brings pro-level performance to everyday cleaning.
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Fatty15's "Your Essential Fatty Acid" supplement focuses on a single, science-backed fat, pentadecanoic acid (C15:0), in a clean, vegan-friendly capsule designed to support long-term cellular health. C15:0 helps strengthen cell membranes against oxidative damage, supports metabolic, liver, immune, and cognitive health, and may improve sleep, energy stability, and overall resilience. Packaged in refillable, eco-conscious bottles and free from preservatives or fillers, it is a low-burden supplement that fits easily into daily routines while supporting overall wellness.
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An 8-bit Batman kicks the pixels out of The Joker in this retro remake of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight.
Lose yourself to the shimmery suits and disco goodness of the first full music video from Daft Punk's Random Access Memories.