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.
Camino gummies offer a refined alternative to the traditional summer cooler, delivering precision-dosed, hemp-derived THC in terpene-tailored formulas designed to match the moment. Whether it's a backyard barbecue, a beach day, or an evening on the patio, the collection lets users choose everything from low-dose 2mg servings to standard 10mg options for a more controlled, clear-headed experience. Each blend pairs specific botanical terpenes with predictable dosing to complement different social settings, providing a lighter way to unwind without the next-day hangover. For those looking to rethink summer entertaining, Camino makes a compelling case for leaving the six-pack behind.
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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.
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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.
For those who take late-night calls that turn into early flights, the Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase is the only plus-one you need. Crafted from black canvas and leather with a silhouette as sharp as your pitch deck, it carries the precision of a briefcase and the utility of an overnight bag. Inside, there's a place for everything — laptop, documents, business cards, a change of clothes—because chaos isn't part of your carry-on. Finished with a leather strap, suitcase clip, and clean lines, it's built for long days and global nights.
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Minecraft's greatest strength has always been the creativity of its community, and the Minecraft Marketplace is where that imagination comes to life. Home to thousands of creator-made add-ons, adventure maps, skin packs, texture packs, mashups, mini games, and survival worlds, the Marketplace offers endless ways to reshape the familiar block-built universe. Through July 28, the annual Summer Sale makes exploring even easier, with more than 300 Marketplace items discounted by up to 33%. Whether you're looking to reinvent your next survival world or dive into a completely new adventure, it's one of the easiest ways to keep Minecraft feeling fresh.
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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.