The Sound of Pain and Gain
Supervising sound editor and sound designer Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn spot up with SoundWorks Collection to reveal how they pumped up the sound in Michael Bay's new film.
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The Future of Wearable Technology
From Google Glass to Nike Fuelbands, technology is overtaking our bodies. PBS Off Book looks into the future of our dorkiest fashion accessory.
Recycling Water In Space
Our guide to the galaxy Chris Hadfield demonstrates the extreme measures the International Space Station takes to stay green.
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Duke Cannon Father's Day Gift Guide
Duke Cannon's Father's Day lineup leans into the brand's familiar formula of oversized grooming essentials, military-inspired packaging, and unapologetically rugged scent profiles, but beneath the tongue-in-cheek attitude sits a genuinely practical collection of daily-use upgrades. The gift guide ranges from heavyweight Big Ass Bricks of Soap and bourbon-forward beard care to colognes, tactical shower bundles, and shave kits built for dads who prefer utility over luxury-brand vanity. Everything arrives wrapped in Duke Cannon's signature blue-collar aesthetic, balancing humor with legitimately solid formulations made for hard-working skin, dry hands, and low-maintenance routines. It is less about reinventing grooming and more about turning everyday basics into something that feels giftable, durable, and distinctly masculine.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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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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Everything Wrong With Iron Man 2
Before you head out to get you summer action fix at the upcoming Iron Man 3, the nit-picking specialistis Cineman Sins wants to remind you just how disappointed they were with the previous installation.
Mascot Fails
There's just something about those big, fluffy costumes that make these fails that much more enjoyable.
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Catercises
The latest fitness program to get you that puuurfect beach body.
Get Lucky: Shredded
Daft Punk's newest single hasn't even been out a full week and it's already gotten shredded. This is not one of their better collaborations.
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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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Brooks Dash 6" 2-in-1 Short
Brooks takes a utility-first approach to training apparel with the Dash 6" 2-in-1 Short, a lightweight hybrid built for runs, gym sessions, and everything in between. Designed with a semi-fitted silhouette that follows the body without restricting movement, it pairs a breathable woven 6-inch outer shell with a supportive 4-inch boxer-brief liner engineered to reduce chafing and move freely thanks to 4-way stretch. Perforated side panels and a flat-knit waistband with internal drawcord keep airflow and fit dialed in, while a thoughtful pocket system adds everyday practicality with a liner phone pocket, key storage, and two external hand pockets for off-the-clock wear. The result is a versatile training short that transitions easily from workout to daily routine without missing a step.
Presented by Brooks Running.
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Creating Pirates Of The Caribbean The Ride
Before Johnny Depp was captain of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean was an animatronic boat ride at Disney theme parks. Here's a behind the scenes look at how the imagineers and Disney himself turned what would have been just a walkthrough wax museum, into the park's most popular attraction.
