Walking Bicycle
As the legendary communication theorist Marshall McLuhan once said, "What is the wheel but the foot in rotation?" Taking that insight to its logical extreme, The Q designed a rear bicycle mechanism that walks — and does it very well.
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1917
Sam Mendes has captured 007 in Skyfall and Spectre. Now, the director is following up his James Bond efforts with a World War I epic. The film will follow two soldiers as they cross enemy territory on what looks like a suicide mission to save their fellow troops. Starring George MacKay and Game of Thrones alum Dean-Charles Chapman, along with Richard Madden, Colin Firth, and Benedict Cumberbatch, 1917 will go to theaters December 25, 2019.
Onward
Tom Holland and Chris Pratt are elf brothers in the latest film from Pixar. The pair are growing up in a suburban mystical land where mermaids have iPhones and mangy unicorns run rampant. With the magic all but gone, Ian and Barley Lightfoot set out on a really fast and strange errand. Onward will go to theaters on March 6, 2020.
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Collars & Co. Cotton and Cashmere Crew Neck Sweater
Collars & Co.'s Luxury Touch Crew Neck Sweater blends cotton and cashmere for a lightweight knit that's as breathable as it is soft. Cut for year-round wear, it delivers warmth without bulk, built-in UV protection, and natural odor resistance, making it as functional as it is refined. Finished in classic black — and other timeless shades — it's a versatile layer that moves seamlessly from work to weekend.
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Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro
The Litter-Robot 5 Pro from Whisker turns litter box duty into hands-free convenience. It automatically sifts waste after each use so you never have to scoop, while AI-powered cameras monitor activity and identify individual cats in multi-pet homes. WasteID technology separates liquid from solid waste for better odor control, and the roomy interior with sealed waste drawer can handle up to five cats for days. With quiet cycles, an LED display, and full app integration for remote monitoring, it makes cat care effortless.
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Scratch-Made Chili Dogs From The Irishman
Martin Scorsese knows you can't have a mob flick without food. At some point, there has to be a big meal, either being eaten or being prepared while the movie continues on around it, while the real star of the scene is what's on the plate. Sharp-eyed as ever, Babish picked chili dogs from The Irishman and made them completely from scratch — from the hotdogs to the buns.
Every Starfighter In Star Wars
A-wings, B-wings, Y-wings, X-wings, TIE fighters, TIE bombers, TIE interceptors — the Star Wars universe has a universe-sized amount of star-hopping spacecraft. In order to get through them all, you'd need an hours-long video, so Lucasfilms' Doug Chiang and Amy Beth Christenson give a rundown of nearly every starfighter in the galaxy.
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Star Wars Battlefront 2: The Rise of Skywalker
For those who can't get enough Star Wars, EA has just dropped the first look at Star Wars Battlefront 2: The Rise of Skywalker. The update brings the saga's final film to your console to celebrate the galaxy's heroes and villains during a war between the Resistance and First Order. While the character update begins tomorrow, a new jungle planet will be available on December 20, 2019.
Porsche x Star Wars S-91X Pegasus Starfighter
Cars aren't the only thing Porsche lends its design expertise to. From sunglasses to cellphones to hard drives, Porsche Design has worked on applying Prof. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche's design philosphy to a variety of products. Now, Porsche Design and Lucasfilm have teamed up for Porsche's highest-performance vehicle yet — a new starfighter for the Star Wars universe.
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Masterworks
Over the last 30 years, contemporary and post war art prices overall outpaced the S&P 500.* This helps explain why Jeff Bezos, Marc Andreessen, and Bill Gates have collectively poured hundreds of millions into this global asset class. Luckily, you don't have to be a billionaire to build an art allocation in a portfolio anymore. Masterworks.com has made diversifying with multimillion-dollar artworks featuring artists like Banksy and Basquiat accessible to everyone with their premier art investing platform. Uncrate readers can use the link below to get access today.
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BISSELL CleanView Vacuum
BISSELL CleanView Max FurGuard LiftOff Vacuum turns everyday mess into easy work with pet-ready suction and clever design. Its FurGuard self-cleaning brush roll tackles hair wrap while a HEPA-sealed allergen system traps 99.97% of dust and dander. The LiftOff detachable pod and quick-release wand make stairs and tight spots effortless, while LED headlights highlight hidden dirt. Big dust tank, multi-surface performance, and pet-hair power make it a reliable all-around home vacuum.
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Every Stormtrooper Design In Star Wars
Just like humans, stormtroopers come in all shapes and sizes and can do almost any job — as long as that job involves not being able to hit anything smaller than the side of a barn with a laser rifle. Abysmal aim aside, the design of Star Wars' infantry fodder is one of the most iconic enemies in history. WIRED sat down with Doug Chiang and Madlyn Burkert to go over every stormtrooper design in Lucasfilm's archive.
Avenue 5
Take Veep, plenty of f-bombs, and set it in space — that's the premise for Armando Iannucci's latest show. Starring Hugh Laurie, Suzy Nakamura and Josh Gad, Avenue 5 picks up as a luxury space cruise ship suffers a catastrophic failure, and the guests are starting to get nervous. The series premieres January 2020 on HBO.
