Year In Search 2018
The year has nearly come to an end. Before you put 2018 behind you completely, take a look back at the events that shaped it through Google's most searched topics.
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Rooftop Skiing in France
Some people start their day off with a jog, others shred the rooftops of France. Richard Permin is the latter. In this sport short, the ski pro shares his morning routine gliding and flipping across the powder-coated rooftops of Avoriaz 1800.
Home Alone Games with Macaulay Culkin
Home Alone has entered the cultural lexicon as a holiday classic, but the same can't be said for the franchise of games spawned by the movie. Angry video game nerd James Rolfe already cost himself a few brain cells reviewing both of the NES games, but a chance knock on the door reveals an unexpected guest — with every Home Alone game on a variety of systems, from the Gameboy to the 2006 Europe-only Playstation 2 version.
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Future Personal Training
Finding the motivation to work out isn't always easy. With a team of expert trainers, Future is here to give you the kick in the pants you need. The fitness app connects its members to an actual coach who creates a personalized workout program based on your goals, schedule, and lifestyle. Workouts are sent to your phone each week, and you'll receive daily texts from your coach to check in on your progress and give you an extra nudge if necessary. Each member will receive an Apple watch that links to the app so your trainer can keep tabs on your progress and continue to tweak your exercises as your fitness level improves. To get started, just select a coach, make a plan, get to sweating, and see the results. For a limited time, you can try your first introductory month of Future for just $19, then $149/mo after.
Presented by Future.
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SimpliSafe Home Security
With a collection of cameras, locks, and alarms, SimpliSafe ensures your home is secure inside and out. The wireless outdoor camera keeps an eye on the perimeter with a 140-degree ultra-wide-angle view of your property. It captures crisp, 1080p HD footage day or night, and can be integrated with smart locks, video doorbells, and window sensors for a complete security system. Each piece is easy to install and is monitored 24/7 by professional agents, ready to dispatch police, fire, and paramedics in case of an emergency.
Presented by SimpliSafe.
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Ready Player One VFX
Ready Player One was a box office hit in 2018, with director Steven Spielberg taking Ernest Cline's 2011 novel of future nostalgia to the big screen. The visual effects-heavy film used the latest in computer animation to completely recreate the cast as avatars in a living virtual reality world, along with futuristic cityscapes and scenes from classic movies. Industrial Light and Magic takes you behind the scenes to see how Ready Player One's digital world was created.
Every Spider-Man Explained
Spider-Man has long history on the screen. From the 1967 animated series to blockbuster big-screen films, the character has been successful on both the page and the screen. Comic superfan Kevin Smith sat down with WIRED to go over all of Spider-Man's history of appearances onscreen from the late 70s to the present.
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Beam Dream Powder: White Chocolate Peppermint Flavor
Over half the population has trouble sleeping and holiday stress only makes it worse. Infused with zzz-promoting ingredients, Beam's limited-edition Dream Powder will have sugar plums dancing in your head. The bedtime blend is made from the brand's nano CBD and a combination of sleep-enhancing vitamins and minerals, including reishi, magnesium, l-theanine, and melatonin, to improve sleep quality and overall wellbeing. For a limited time, the sleep-inducing powder mixes sweet notes of peppermint with creamy white chocolate for a guilt-free winter cocoa. During the holidays, up to 35% off using code UNCRATE.
Presented by Beam.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate LLC.
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Aurelien City Loafer
With a dedication to artisanal craftsmanship and quality materials, Aurelien has produced the City Loafer. Each pair is constructed in Italy by hand from brown grain leather and finished with exposed hand stitching. Its soft upper is lined with calfskin leather, while cushioned insoles and rubber outsoles with anti-slip traction support long days of urban exploration. The timeless design is finished with elastic inserts for slipping on and off.
Presented by Aurelien.
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Brexit
Benedict Cumberbatch transforms into Dominic Cummings for HBO's retelling of Brexit. Based on the actual events, the film follows the leader of the Vote Leave campaign and the efforts used to push the United Kingdom to withdraw from the European Union. It premieres January 19, 2019.
DIY SpaceX Rockets
No longer the sole province of huge government organizations or private defense companies, getting into space is being revolutionized by private companies. SpaceX is leading the charge with their reusable rockets, but in a sign of how far technology can filter down, Joe Barnard is building his own — albeit on a smaller scale. While Joe hasn't successfully landed a rocket yet, he's getting closer every day, along with learning a lot in the process.
