Who Makes The Skittles Ads?
From creepy man-cats to tasty transmitted diseases, here's the manic mind behind Skittles' bizarre ads.
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The LEGO Story
To celebrate 80 years of bricking together the imaginations of little boys, and a few little girls, everywhere, LEGO created this 17-minute animation of the toy's history.
Somebodies: A YouTube Orchestra
The Gotye cover to end all Gotye covers, hopefully. Taking a note from Kutiman's video remix project ThruYou, the "Somebody That I Used to Know" singer picked from the infinite supply of covers to make the ultimate mashup of his hit song.
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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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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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DeLorean Hovercraft
The sudden whispers of "Great Scott" echoed through AT&T Park as the Delorean glided across the waters of McCovey Cove. Built by Matthew Riese and some generous Kickstarter fans, the time-warping hovercraft made its debut during a recent Giants-Rockies game, letting everyone leave a winner.
The Wizard of Oz Remix
Pogo and a pipe remix The Wizard Of Oz with faces almost as creepy as those flying monkeys.
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Jaws Film Restoration
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Jaws is returning fully restored and digitally remastered. Steven Spielberg's iconic summer classic that kept you on the shore for most of your childhood, and some of your adulthood, is coming to Blu-ray to haunt your beach vacation at a higher resolution. Available August 14, 2012.
How Sports Photographers Shoot The Olympics
Flying objects, multiple angles, and the fastest man on the planet. Reuters' team of photographers and photo editors give some insight on the most challenging, but also the most rewarding, assignment of a sports photographer, capturing The Olympics.
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iRestore Elite
Clinical hair restoration has evolved into an accessible at-home solution without the need for transplants or lengthy medical procedures. The iRESTORE Elite pushes that technology further with a clinic-grade red light therapy helmet engineered to naturally combat hereditary hair loss while improving overall scalp health. Using the brand's Lumitech technology, the system combines lasers and LEDs to support hair density, thickness, scalp circulation, and ATP production. A total of 500 medical-grade lasers and LEDs provide broader coverage than traditional hair growth caps while penetrating beneath the scalp's surface to target follicles more effectively. The wearable system delivers professional-grade red light therapy treatments from home without bulky equipment or recurring clinic appointments. Enjoy $900 off during their Memorial Day sale.
Presented by iRestore.
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Augustinus Bader Retinol Serum
Augustinus Bader's The Retinol Serum rethinks traditional retinol treatments with a formula designed to deliver visible skin renewal without the irritation that often comes with high-performance vitamin A products. Powered by the brand's proprietary TFC8 technology alongside pure retinol, the lightweight serum targets fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation while supporting hydration and overall skin balance. The result is a more refined approach to retinol, one engineered to improve clarity, firmness, and smoothness without compromising the skin barrier in the process.
Presented by Augustinus Bader.
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Goats Trailer
David Duchovny ditches the extraterrestrials, and his clothes, to surround himself with a more domestic life form in Christopher Neil's coming of age indie film, based on Mark Poirier's best-selling novel. In limited theaters August 10, 2012.
The Art of Glitch
PBS: Off Book chats up the artists and programmers that are manipulating electronics and taking the formally frustrating scrambled images, frozen blue screens, and garbled sounds of glitches, and turning them into works of art.
