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.
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.
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.
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.
From MacPaw, Eney is a proactive AI assistant designed to make your Mac work smarter without adding more to your plate. Available on Mac and iPhone, it brings apps, files, messages, and meetings together, handling everyday tasks through simple natural-language requests. Ready-made workflows can deliver morning briefings, recap the week, summarize the news, and organize downloads, while Eney Wand lets you take action on text, images, and files directly from your screen. It also connects with tools like Google Drive, Notion, and Canva, helping reduce the constant switching between apps and tabs. Available through Setapp and free to try, Eney is built around a simple idea: spend less time managing your digital life and more time getting things done.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
SOREL expands the Horizon collection by carrying the rugged DNA of its iconic Caribou boot across three silhouettes built for changing terrain and seasons. The Callsign Horizon Low GTX brings the concept closest to a sneaker, pairing waterproof GORE-TEX® construction with lightweight Livelyfoam cushioning and a Vibram XS Trek Evo outsole for everyday traction. Moving higher, the Daystorm Horizon GTX combines full-grain leather, GORE-TEX® waterproofing, and a rugged Vibram® lug outsole for everything from wet city streets to the trail. At the top of the lineup, the Caribou Horizon GTX modernizes SOREL's winter icon with 200 grams of insulation, seam-sealed leather, a GORE-TEX® membrane, and Caribou-inspired Vibram traction for snow, slush, and cold-weather exploration.
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Get your Ford ready for fall with genuine accessories built for changing weather, everyday utility, and weekend adventures. From Bronco floor liners, cargo protection, and trail-ready upgrades to F-150 bed mats, tonneau covers, and smart storage solutions, these vehicle-specific additions help tackle muddy gear, wet roads, and tailgate duty with ease. Whether you're refreshing your daily driver or gearing up for a weekend outdoors, Ford Accessories offer practical ways to protect and personalize your ride. Through December 31, take 15% off eligible accessories purchases up to $1,000 with code REDEEM15 at Ford.com.
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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.
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.