Aiming to set a new Guinness World Record, Los Angeles writer Derek Westerman spent 25 hours in virtual reality. He passed the time by creating 3D art in Tilt Brush, eating pizza, and throwing up in a bucket. Although the experience left his brain confused and his stomach queasy, he's now in the books for the longest video game marathon on a virtual reality system, for at least the next 26 hours.
With advancements in technology, filmmakers today rely heavily on CGI to create the visual effects in their movies. It's an easier and safer alternative to hanging your actors from a falling airplane. But practical effects aren't totally extinct. Here's ten instances where directors ditched the computers and made their movie magic the old-fashioned way.
Over the centuries, there have been many creative solutions to the problem of hair. Big, small, simple or complex, and even none at all — humans have been trying to figure out what to do with hair since there were humans. The Atlantic hits a several of the high points of the history of hair.
Rowing machines engage 86% of your muscles and can burn up to 400 calories in just 20 minutes. Hydrow might be the best rower in the world, combining those workout benefits into a sleek new tech-savvy machine. Hydrow is made with commercial-grade components, with a 10-roller smooth gliding seat, and has been tested to last for over 3 million cycles. It also features a 22" HD touchscreen monitor with a hi-fi speaker for over 5,000 workouts led by Olympians and world-class athletes, stretching beyond rowing to cover HIIT, circuit training, yoga, and more. From 11/8-11/14, shoppers can enjoy $400 off the Pro and $200 off the Wave as part of Hydrow's BFCM Preview Sale.
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Make hitting fitness goals and living a healthier lifestyle simple — with the Simple app. Simple isn't a restrictive list of do's and don'ts. Using AI and a team of nutritional, behavioral, and medical experts, Simple gives users an incremental approach to help form healthy habits that last without give-up and quit burnout. After filling out a detailed survey, users with have access to the NutriScanner, an easy-to-use food logger, daily workout plans with everything from strength training to yoga, and Avo, an AI-powered in-app coach to answer questions and offer real-world applicable suggestions. With Simple, you can live healthier without feeling like going to boot camp.
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In 1972, computer scientist Ed Catmull revolutionized the film industry with this groundbreaking rendering of his left hand. Pieces from A Computer Animated Hand was later used in the movie Futureworld and is one of the earliest examples of computer animation. Catmull later went on to found a little company called Pixar and currently hails as president of both Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Three years after Overgrown, British producer and musician James Blake has released his third studio album The Colour in Anything. With his signature blend of electronica and haunting vocals, the first single is a collaboration with American folkists Bon Iver.
It gives your hair body and volume, and it does so with only five ingredients. Formulated with only Bentonite, organic shea butter, organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, and a minimal fragrance, the OXFORDhill Texture Styling Clay delivers hair a high hold with a matte finish. It coats every strand, creating hair that looks thicker, sheds less, and has enough volume to cover the scalp. Styles can be re-shaped throughout the day, and locks will remain nourished, while the natural formula soothes scalps and won't clog pores.
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Sweaters, long pants, coats — when you bundle up this winter, don't neglect your dome. Melin's Thermal Collection has a hat in every style, ruggedly constructed for protection against the cold. Melin hats are engineered to keep you comfortable and warm without the bulk. Cutting-edge materials trap heat while remaining lightweight, breathable, and water-resistant. A variety of shapes make it easy to find the right fit for the perfect blend of style and performance.
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Graphic design meets sculpture meets massive popup book. California-based artist Tauba Auerbach latest work is housed in separate volumes, each one featuring a different work. The die-cut paper sculptures are the books' pages, with the sound — as much as the visual — featured in this video by NOWNESS.
Measuring at 223 feet tall, Cedar Point's new Valravn is the world's tallest dive coaster. Clocking in at 75 miles per hour, it's also the world's fastest. Skip the lines and take a ride on this record-breaking thriller with this POV dive and you might actually get to keep your lunch.
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