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.
When transporting exceptional garments, you need an exceptional bag. The Arterton Signature Garment Bag hauls your best suits with the care they deserve. It's made from 12-ounce waxed cotton, offering breathability while providing weather and wind protection. Reinforced gussets give the bag structure, and sewn button holes accommodate three hangers. It's finished with a double-zip opening alto allow lowing for smooth loading and unloading, and a foldable design makes for easy carrying by the hook or option bridle leather strap.
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.
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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.
This Mother's Day, Joyful Co. has curated the Recharged box with products to uplift her spirits, nourish her body, and create a soothing environment that promotes relaxation and balance. It features a sweet peach and champagne-scented candle, two crystal champagne glasses, lavender-scented bath bomb, vanilla Earl Grey cookies, two black slate coasters, celebratory drink stirrers, non-alcoholic prickly Paloma cocktail, and sweet cream Earl Grey tea. If your mom is more of a foodie or coffee lover, their collection of unique products will help you find the perfect gift.
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Collars & Co. got its start making polos masquerading as dress shirts. While they look good under jackets, the performance polos look equally as good under that most versatile of pieces, the quarter-zip pullover. Equally as suitable for a chilly morning round of golf as a breezy sunset dinner, they come in a variety of styles, including reversible styles, stretchy, wrinkle-resistant golf models, cashmere and merino blends, and even cable-knit offerings for cooler weather. No matter which one you choose, it's sure to become a wardrobe staple.
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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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