The Black Keys / Lo/Hi
The Black Keys are back. After a five-year hiatus, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney reunite for a new single and from the sound of it, they haven't missed a beat.
-
The Art of Dungeons & Dragons
Even if you've never played Dungeons & Dragons you may have marveled at the fantasy paintings on the cover or leafed through the Monster Manual to look at the illustrations. From the TSR originals to the latest editions from Wizards of the Coast, art and Dungeons & Dragons have had a close relationship. The Art of Dungeons & Dragons profiles D&D artists, former TSR employees, game designers, authors, and some of the backstories behind the tabletop RPG's most famous pieces.
Carlos Sainz Drives the New McLaren MCL34
The opening round of the 2019 Formula One World Championship is just over a week away, and that means teams are shaking down their new cars. After several rough years, McLaren is looking to break into the top of the F1 pack with their new MCL34. Driver Carlos Sainz took McLaren's top car around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain for the first test of the season, and a camera mounted on the rear wing captured all the action.
-
James Brand The Carter Knife
Merging their modern, minimal design ethos with a new, easy-to-use, ambidextrous locking mechanism, The Carter might be the most versatile everyday-carry knife The James Brand has ever created. It features a reversible ultra-deep-carry pocket clip, a corrosion-resistant VG-10 stainless steel blade and fully contoured and machined G10 or Micarta scales. It's incredibly slim and lightweight and feels great in your hand each time you slide it open to reveal the big-bellied drop point blade. A thumb disc means it's easy to use one-handed, and the pocket clip can be removed and replaced with the included lanyard loop. Offered in black with a stainless blade, black with a black blade, primer gray with a stainless blade or in natural Micarta with a black blade.
Presented by James Brand.
Made In x Contra Kit
Skip the reservations and the Uber. The Made In x Contra Kit will get you a Michelin-star dinner right at home. Designed by chefs Fabián Von Hauske Valtierra and Jeremiah Stone, the set features a three-course dinner menu from the duo's famed New York City restaurant along with the recipes and premium ingredients needed to recreate them. They've also included a mother of pearl tasting spoon and Made In's 12-inch Blue Carbon Steel Pan to prepare the dishes. Whether they're an amateur or a pro, this kit is the perfect gift for every cook on your holiday list.
Presented by Made In.
-
Gourmet Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Whether you prefer eggs, pumpkins, or the original cups, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. They're basically already perfection but Claire Saffitz is on a quest to make gourmet versions of everyday food items. For her latest mission, the pastry chef uses her skills to whip up a batch of homemade peanut butter cups.
What's My Name
The Greatest of All Time. From Louisville, Kentucky, to the pinnacle of sports, Muhammad Ali was one of the most inspiring and polarizing figures in American history. From his success in the boxing ring to his stance on politics and racial injustice, Ali left no question as to where he stood and had no regrets about his place in public life. HBO's two-part documentary on the Champ, What's My Name, is coming May 14, 2019.
-
SimpliSafe Home Security
Cameras, smart locks, entry and motion sensors — the Simplisafe Home Security System keeps you covered the inside out. Its collection of devices doesn't just alert you of an intruder, they also have 24/7 Professional Monitoring that contacts to the police. They provide eyewitness accounts including the invader's whereabouts, if they're armed, and what they're up to, resulting in a dispatch that is 3.5 times faster. But their security isn't only about intruders. The system can also protect your home from other threats like fires, carbon monoxide, and water damage.
As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.
Presented by SimpliSafe.
Stockx Marketplace
Buying a pre-owned timepiece can be a little daunting. StockX takes the stress out of the process with its online marketplace. After purchase, every watch is sent to their authentication center for inspection by a team of master watchmakers. This ensures your new accessory is the real deal and in excellent condition before it even reaches your doorstep. Plus, their selection includes everything from the iconic Rolex Submariner 16610, to modern works of art like the Panerai Radiomir PAM 619 and IWC's Portofino.
Presented by StockX.
-
Bird Box VFX Reel
You may never see the creatures in the Netflix sensation Bird Box, but there was plenty of subtle effects that you might not have noticed. The best visual effects are the ones that you don't see, and Industrial Light and Magic digitally inserted everything from birds to entire sets. This effects reel shows what you might have missed and how close to reality effects are getting.
Van Gogh's Ugliest Painting
Even a genius doesn't make a masterpiece every time they sit down to do something. Vincent Van Gogh described his painting "Night Cafe" as his ugliest in a letter to his brother, telling him that although he did what he set out to do, the result was less than what Van Gogh had hoped for. Despite his disappointment, "Night Cafe" is considered to be a masterpiece, and the Nerdwriter has a great take on why it's one of the painter's best.
