The Art of Misdirection
Professional pickpocket Apollo Robbins explains how he plays with your perception while he robs you blind in his lecture with TEDTalks.
Professional pickpocket Apollo Robbins explains how he plays with your perception while he robs you blind in his lecture with TEDTalks.
You think your fantasy football league is tough? The last place finisher in this league is contractually obligated to get a tattoo of the winner's choice at season's end. So far: Unicorns, Care Bears, and Bieber.
Stéphane Bouley recuts the British comedy classic into a modern-day action movie.
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Presented by T-Mobile.
Private Label QR turns ordinary household labels into dynamic digital reference points, using durable QR stickers that link physical objects to editable information accessible from any smartphone camera. Once attached to a box, appliance, container, suitcase, or keepsake, each label can store notes, photos, instructions, contact details, or organizational data that can be updated anytime without replacing the sticker itself. The system feels especially useful for the kind of real-world friction most smart-home products ignore, from labeling moving boxes and organizing pantry goods to leaving appliance instructions for Airbnb guests or preserving the stories tied to family heirlooms. With no app required and built-in controls for private, public, or group visibility, the platform lands somewhere between modern inventory management and a digital memory layer for everyday objects.
Presented by PLQR.
A flip book tribute to soccer superhero Lionel Messi.
For his lastest project "Disarm", artist Pedro Reyes is transforming negative instincts into creative instincts by taking dismantled guns and turning them into a mechanized orchestra. The eight-piece band was made entirely from weapons that were confiscated from Mexican drug cartels, and are controlled with technology developed by media workshop Cocolab. The exhibit will be shown at the Carnegie Museum of Art starting October 5, 2013.
The Red Bull Dolomitenmann mixes mountain running, paragliding, kayaking, and mountain biking for the toughest team race in the world.
Not even a brush with death can stop this over-the-top prankster. In honor of Friday the 13th, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy dressed as the iconic masked maniac and chased unsuspecting pedestrians through the streets with a chainsaw.
RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
Presented by RiseGuide.
A solid wind-down ritual, Collagen Dream delivers a no-nonsense blend of function and flavor. Packed with 5g of high-absorption collagen peptides, magnesium, and sleep-supporting compounds like L-theanine and valerian root, this rich, dairy-free hot chocolate is built to help you switch off, sleep deeper, and wake up sharper. No sugar crash, no fluff — just a clean, effective formula that works as hard as you do.
Presented by The Collagen Co.
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Just another reason to never ride a segway.
Chipotle's about to make you feel really depressed about your poor food choices with this short for their new app-based game, featuring a Fiona Apple version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory's "Pure Imagination."