Weird Ways to Burn 200 Calories
Finally an excuse not go to the gym. Here's about a dozen alternative ways to burn 200 calories, and most of them don't even require you to get off the couch.
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Beatbox Brilliance
Tom Thum has more talent in his voice box than most of us have in our whole body. Here's the Australian beat boxer giving a mind-blowing performance for TEDxSydney.
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T-Mobile Postpaid
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Presented by T-Mobile.
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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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Oldboy Trailer
After being locked away for 20 years, Josh Brolin is out to put a hammer in the head of anyone that stands in his way for Spike Lee's remake of Park Chan-wook's 2003 film. Also starring Elizabeth Olsen, Sharlto Copley, and Samuel L. Jackson. In theaters October 25, 2013. NSFW.
How Easy It Is To Steal Your Identity
Would the real Tom Degroote please stand up? Using information they gained through social media, Belgium's financial sector Febelfin takes identity theft to a whole new, creepy level.
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Jaguar Project 7
Before its big debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Jaguar takes their new concept Project 7 for one last test run. Based off their acclaimed F-Type, the two-seater convertible is powered by a 550hp version of their 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine and will get you from 0-60 in just 4.1 seconds.
Nirvana Performing At Radio Shack
Yes, a Radio Shack. A completely empty Radio Shack at that.
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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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Vita Coco
Vita Coco has become the warm-weather essential for a generation constantly on the move, delivering a cleaner, more functional answer to hydration during another brutal summer of record-breaking heat. Packed with naturally occurring electrolytes — including 3.5x more than the leading sports drink — the brand's coconut water helps replenish what long commutes, beach days, workouts, and heat waves quickly drain away, without the artificial colors or overly sweet formulas crowding store shelves. Equal parts refreshing and performance-minded, Vita Coco bridges wellness and lifestyle with an easy-drinking formula that feels just as at home in a gym bag as it does beside a rooftop pool, making it one of the smartest ways to stay cool when temperatures refuse to cooperate.
Presented by Vita Coco.
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Sweetwater Trailer
There's nothing sweet about January Jones in Logan Miller's Tarantino-esque western. Keep an eye out for an official release date.
The Power of Glove Trailer
It was ambitions, advanced, and a total flop. Filmmakers Adam Ward, Andrew Austin, and Paula Kosowski explore the history of gaming's famed failure, as well as the generation of gamers who are still sporting the Power Glove over 20 years later.
