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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Brixton Board Shorts Collection
Built for long days that start in the surf and end somewhere near the bar, Brixton's latest trunk lineup balances heritage styling with modern performance without leaning too hard into either. The Blitz Boardshort is the more aggressive option, a lightweight stretch trunk cut from quick-dry polyester and spandex with a water-repellent finish, invisible zip pocket, drainage eyelet, and bold graphic treatments that push beyond the standard washed-out beach palette. Available in both 19-inch and 21-inch outseams, it is engineered to move cleanly from paddle-outs to pool decks with minimal fuss. Countering it is the Classic Trunk 17", a stripped-back staple with clean lines, minimal branding, and an easy shorter cut that feels rooted in vintage surf culture while still delivering dependable quick-dry performance. Together, the collection hits the sweet spot between technical utility and everyday wearability, exactly where Brixton tends to do its best work.
Presented by Brixton.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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Late Night With Zach Galifianakis
Zach Galifianakis as Jimmy Fallon interviews Jimmy Fallon as Zach Galifianakis on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. It's as bizarre as it sounds.
Runaways by The Killers
No extravagant theatrics here. The Killer's keep the music in the forefront for the lead single off their Battle Born album, due for release September 18, 2012.
