The Evolution of Pixar
Finding Dory is just days away from release. The sequel marks Pixar's 17h feature film over the last 30 years. To celebrate, Burger Fiction takes us through three decades of animated magic.
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Becoming a Brewmaster
Getting paid to make beer all day sounds like a dream come true but the job isn't always as glamorous as you'd think. Brooklyn Brewery's Garrett Oliver describes his journey from the the Pan Am Building to sweeping the brewhouse floor and the trials, tribulations, and melting skin along the way.
Japanese Donald Trump Commercial
Donald Trump isn't just running for POTUS — he's running for President of the World. And that requires a savvy marketing campaign. Mike Diva shares his vision for a Japanese Trump commercial in this brilliant, over-the-top Japanese pop video.
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Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 continues the march toward fully autonomous floor care, combining powerful vacuuming with an equally capable mopping system in a package designed to require as little human intervention as possible. Its 25,000Pa Vormax suction, driven by a sixth-generation TurboForce motor, tackles everything from fine dust to pet hair and cat litter, while DuoScrub mopping and extendable SideReach and MopExtend technologies ensure corners, edges, and tight spaces don't get overlooked. The real centerpiece, however, is the multifunctional PowerDock, which automatically empties debris, cleans the mops, and uses hot-air drying to keep the system fresh between runs. Intelligent carpet handling, off-peak charging, and enough battery life to clean large homes in a single session round out a robot designed to do more than maintain floors. It aims to eliminate cleaning chores altogether, especially for busy households and pet owners.
Presented by Dreame.
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PLQR Smart Sticky Note
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.
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Dad Catches Foul Ball While Holding Sleeping Daughter
This is why we celebrate Father's Day. During a Toronto/Phillies game, this awesome dad catches Kevin Pillar's foul ball with one hand while holding his sleeping daughter and a tray of hotdogs. Not to mention, not a wiener or a chid was harmed.
Jupiter: Into the Unknown
On August 5th, 2011, NASA launched the Juno spacecraft on a mission to Jupiter. In just a few weeks, Juno will reach its destination, passing closer to the gas giant than any other spacecraft ever. But before it can begin sending back images of the planet, it has to successfully enter orbit.
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Dissecting Dialogue in Film
Dialogue changed the movie industry when it was introduced in 1928 and led to the emergence of "talkies". Since then, directors have been using character conversations to propel their storylines. Now You See It's Jack Nugent explores the power of dialogue and examines the use of the "Dead Parent Test".
Edward Snowden on Going Black
There is a mobile device in almost everyone's pocket, bristling with microphones, cameras, and a myriad of other finely-tuned sensors, all of which can be remotely activated without the owners knowledge. VICE founder Shane Smith travels to Russia and talks with Edward Snowden about 'going black' — disabling the remote operating capability of your smartphone.
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Augustinus Bader Retinol Serum
Augustinus Bader's The Retinol Serum rethinks traditional retinol treatments with a formula designed to deliver visible skin renewal without the irritation that often comes with high-performance vitamin A products. Powered by the brand's proprietary TFC8 technology alongside pure retinol, the lightweight serum targets fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation while supporting hydration and overall skin balance. The result is a more refined approach to retinol, one engineered to improve clarity, firmness, and smoothness without compromising the skin barrier in the process.
Presented by Augustinus Bader.
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Vita Coco
Vita Coco has become the warm-weather essential for a generation constantly on the move, delivering a cleaner, more functional answer to hydration during another brutal summer of record-breaking heat. Packed with naturally occurring electrolytes — including 3.5x more than the leading sports drink — the brand's coconut water helps replenish what long commutes, beach days, workouts, and heat waves quickly drain away, without the artificial colors or overly sweet formulas crowding store shelves. Equal parts refreshing and performance-minded, Vita Coco bridges wellness and lifestyle with an easy-drinking formula that feels just as at home in a gym bag as it does beside a rooftop pool, making it one of the smartest ways to stay cool when temperatures refuse to cooperate.
Presented by Vita Coco.
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Night King Watermelon Carving
Is it possible to make one of summer's most delicious treats completely terrifying? Yes, it is. Italian fruit carver Valeriano Fatica takes a humble watermelon and transforms it into the bane of humanity: The Night King from Game of Thrones.
RC Plane Drone Footage
Every year at the Triple Tree Aerodrome, radio controlled airplane fanatics converge to fly some of the largest RC planes out there. The spiritual predecessor to the drone meets it's younger sibling in this stomach-twisting footage from the 2016 event.
