The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Hobbits, and dragons, and elves. Oh my! Here's a look at the second in the trilogy of films for Peter Jackson's prequel to his The Lord of the Rings series. In theaters December 13, 2013.
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Underground Bicycle Parking Systems
With an abundance of bicycles and a lack of space, these bike parks are popping up all over Japan. After acquiring a monthly account, bicycles are sucked down to an 11 meter lair where they're stored away from bad weather and sticky-fingered bike thieves.
Ways to Go by Grouplove
If only all future supreme leaders could be lightened up by the happy tunes of Grouplove. Get their new album and maybe even some world peace June 17, 2013.
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Nike React SFB Carbon Low Trail Shoes
Combining elements of tactical boots with training shoes, the Nike React SFB Carbon Low is built for outdoor pursuits. It's built with Flyplate technology that uses a full-length carbon fiber plate to optimize stride, support the Achilles, and protect from sharp rocks. Lightweight React foam provides cushioning and energy return, while the mesh upper has a durable fabric midfoot overlay, heavy-duty stow-away laces, and a solid rubber toe reinforcement. It all sits atop an outsole of hand and sticky rubbers with rubber teeth in the arch for added grip on challenging terrain.
Presented by Nike.
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HP Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Printer
While much of the world has gone paperless, there's still a place in every home for a printer, scanner, and copying machine. HP's Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One does all three. The eponymous tanks hold up to two years or 6,000 pages of ink, which is included in the box, and have a proprietary spill-free refill system. Self-healing WiFi provides a dependable connection for all devices via the HP app, enabling wireless scanning, copying, and printing, with the latter supporting borderless photos. Smart illuminating buttons make on-device use a breeze, and built-in HP Wolf Essential Security protects the printer from cyber threats. Available through May 4th for $80 off.
Presented by HP.
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Spook Central Trailer
Most likely a spoof of The Shining's documentary Room 237, director Ivo Shandor (sound familiar?) dives into the hidden messages of smoking, sex, obesity, and ADHA found throughout the 1984 classic Ghostbusters. Finally get the answers you've been looking for September 2013.
Girls Season 38
Now as a close group of sixty-somethings living in New York City, here's how Hannah and the girls are holding up.
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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum + Mop
With the S8 MaxV Ultra, Roborock ensures every inch of your house is clean. The new model features a Flexi Arm Design with an extendable side brush that reaches into corners, while an Extra Edge Mopping System cleans along edges. A Reactive AI 2.0 Obstacle Recognition uses a 3D structured light and an RGB camera to identify and avoid obstacles in its path, and a PreciSense LiDAR navigation system scans rooms to create a map and determine the most efficient route. It upgrades suction power to 10,000Pa to pick up even more dust and dirt, a Carpet+ Boost System ups the hair pick-up rate by 30%, and the mopping system scrubs floors 4,000 times per second, detecting carpets and rugs along the way. With built-in voice assistance, users can start cleaning with a simple command, and when the job is done, the vacuum will retreat to its dock to automatically empty, wash, dry, and recharge itself. The S8 MaxV Ultra will be available April 22, 2024, and for a limited time, get a triple gift pack valued at $1,000 with your purchase.
Presented by Roborock.
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Vena Happy Place THC Drink
Designed to give you a buzz without the drawbacks, Vena Happy Place delivers feel-good vibes without the alcohol. The THC drink is made with 2mg of THC and 2mg CBD, taking you on a journey of relaxation and happiness, minus the hangover that usually follows. Available in Black Cherry, Grapefruit, and Guava Passionfruit, each refreshing sip elevates your mood, and with just 40 calories, you can savor the moment guilt-free.
Presented by Vena.
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Amazing Resonance Experiment
With a tone generator, a metal plate, some salt, and a little voodoo, different frequencies create unique geometric patterns during this Chladni plate experiment.
Vintage Louis C.K.
Everyone has to get started somewhere. Before he was selling out arenas and starring, writing, and directing in his own TV series, Louis C.K. was just an avant-garde toilet photographer trying to promote his crappy art.
