The Worlds of Viral Video
Our favorite web-original series PBS Off Book takes a look into the artform that keeps us in business, the wonderful world of viral videos.
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Google Fiber
Google follows up the announcement of their super high-speed Internet service with this handmade road trip through the evolution of the internet. The ultra fast Google Fiber will take you trip on the information superhighway to insane speeds of 1,000 Mbps, making it around 100 times faster than what you already have. It's kind of a big deal.
2001: A Summer Blockbuster
Stanley Kubrick's 1968 sci-fi masterpiece gets a revamped trailer with all the dubstep a 2012 summer blockbuster needs.
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Hairmax Ultima 12 LaserComb
The HairMax Ultima 12 LaserComb is a drug-free, FDA-cleared device that uses low-level laser therapy to stimulate hair follicles and promote regrowth. In just 8 minutes per session, three times a week, it's built for ease of use while delivering fuller, denser results over time. Clinical studies suggest LLLT devices like this can improve hair thickness when used consistently.
Presented by Hairmax.
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Tandy NomNoms Protein Bites
Tandy flips the treat game with Protein NomNoms—bite-sized chocolate indulgences packed with 5g of protein, made from real chocolate and crafted with natural flavors. Choose from crave-worthy flavors like Salted Caramel Crunch, Peanut Buttery Peanut, or Chocolate Dipped Churro, each offering that sweet-salty or sweet-spiced vibe in a poppable, guilt-light format. The treats strike a rare balance: dessert feel without dessert regret, built on sustainable farming and designer snack engineering.
Presented by Tandy.
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Minnesota Nice
Take the next 30 minutes (it's Friday, you're not really working) and watch these cast interviews and behind-the-scenes clips from the Cohen brother's Academy Award-winning film Fargo.
Slow Motion Shark Attack
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Great White Sharks start launching themselves 10 feet in the air at 40 miles per hour. To kick off 25 years of Shark Week, The Discover Channel captured slow motion Phantom footage of these aerial attacks in their series Air Jaws Apocalypse, premiering August 12, 2012 at 9 p.m.
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Greats Manhattan City Runner
In a city where every block is a hustle and every sidewalk a runway, the Greats Manhattan City Runner delivers the kind of effortless versatility New York demands. From the concrete pulse of Brooklyn mornings to power strides across Manhattan skyscrapers, this handcrafted sneaker is more than footwear—it's an urban essential. Its artisanal airbrushed suede nods to old-world Portuguese craftsmanship, while the cushioned sole ensures you move with comfort and confidence through every commute, coffee run, and last-minute meeting. Handcrafted and designed for New York—this is style with soul, grit, and rhythm. Because in a city that never sleeps, your sneakers shouldn't either.
Presented by Greats.
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Caliber Fitness Coaching Program
Caliber is rewriting the playbook on personal training with a science-driven coaching program designed for busy professionals who want real results without wasting time. Caliber pairs each member with an elite coach—only 1 in 100 applicants make the cut—to deliver personalized strength, cardio, and nutrition plans through its powerful app. Members see an average 20% improvement in body composition within 3 months, all for a fraction of the cost of traditional training, starting at $200/month. For September, Caliber is knocking $100 off all coaching plans, making the smartest way to get in shape even smarter.
Presented by Caliber.
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Cloud Atlas Trailer
The latest from The Wachowski duo is a film adaptation of David Mitchell's fictional novel. The almost six minute trailer shows Tom Hanks and Halle Berry time warping from the South Pacific in the nineteenth century to a post-apocalyptic future and everything in between. Also starring Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving, Jim Broadbent, Jim Sturgess, and Susan Sarandon. In theaters October 26, 2012.
Side By Side Trailer
After a century of making movies simply with film, a digital revolution has taken over the industry. Keanu Reeves talks with directors, cinematographers, producers, and editors to explore the past, present, and future of filmmaking.
