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120 Star Wars Symbols Poster
Art + Design

120 Star Wars Symbols Poster

Star Wars fans will want to hang this print of 120 canon symbols by Jasper van de Ree of BREEN Studio. The 16.5 × 23.4 in matte-finish print includes symbols from factions, clans, organizations, military designations, and personal symbols, all cataloged in a clean white-on-black image. He’s also posted a comprehensive online guide to the

Using DSLR Lenses on an iPhone
Tech

Using DSLR Lenses on an iPhone

Apple constantly refines their iPhone cameras to produce higher quality images. But are traditional camera lenses always better at gathering light? Evan Monsma put that to the test by making a brass mount lens that lets him connect DSLR and other lenses directly to a sensor on his broken iPhone 13. That C-mount to EF-mount

ROKR Space Shuttle Wooden Model
Leisure

ROKR Space Shuttle Wooden Model

This flat-pack wood model from ROKR comes together to form a miniature space shuttle along with its sci-fi-inspired launch tower. The 446-piece kit stands 10.7″ tall when finished and includes the ability to adjust its launch angle, along with LED accent lighting inside the tower and beneath the launch pad. The 1:420-scale model takes about

L3C Tactical Sling Bag
Living

L3C Tactical Sling Bag

The L3C EDC Sling Bag from Tactical Geek is a rugged, multipurpose crossbody daypack built for durability and comfort. Made from 500D CORDURA nylon with waterproof YKK zippers, it offers scratch and impact resistance. Its design includes multiple storage compartments, breathable padding, quick-release buckles, and MOLLE compatibility for modular expansion.

The Matrix Dot Matrix Coffee Table
Art + Design

The Matrix Dot Matrix Coffee Table

We’ve seen coffee tables with screens built in, but this over-engineered table from Axes: Garage is significantly geekier. Inspired by the green computer displays in The Matrix, these guys built a tabletop loaded with LEDs which serve as backlights for a laser-cut grille packed with katakana characters that light up to replicate the movie’s falling

What If the Earth Stopped Spinning?
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What If the Earth Stopped Spinning?

What If Animations creates time-lapse videos that envision hypothetical events over the course of time. In this clip, they show what it might be like if everyone were going about their business and the Earth’s rotation slowed to a crawl and stopped. Going from 1037 to 0 MPH isn’t pretty. They also envisioned what it

BANG TI Titanium Pry Bar + Bottle Opener
Living

BANG TI Titanium Pry Bar + Bottle Opener

This minimalist tool from BANG TI separates stuck items, pops bottle caps, and opens packages with ease. It’s made from a single piece of grade 5 titanium alloy and measures 3.6″ L x 0.75″ W, making it pocket-friendly but substantial enough to provide good leverage. The tool attaches to keychains, lanyards, or paracord thanks to

Blackjaw Multitool Pliers
Tools + EDC

Blackjaw Multitool Pliers

This all-black multitool from Tokyo’s Tshuchioto Works packs 11 handy functions in one. It’s blades are made from stainless steel with all of parts fixed to its aluminum frame. Tools include dual-function pliers, a knife, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, a wire cutter, a wire stripper, a rough-cut saw, a can opener, a bottle opener, and

NutSac Sling Plus Bag
Living

NutSac Sling Plus Bag

The waxed canvas Sling Plus from NutSac might just be the perfect EDC bag. At 7L, it’s the right size for carrying tools, pens, notebooks, tablets, and even a 13″ laptop. Inside, you’ll find a MOLLE-compatible panel for attaching pouches and other accessories like cable wraps. The bag has a sturdy padded shoulder strap and

Humanity’s First Civilization
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Humanity’s First Civilization

Modern humans appeared about 300,000 years ago, but complex organized societies only emerged about 12,000 years ago.Kurzgesagt digs into humanity’s distant past and how technology like DNA sequencing, mathematical modeling, and aerial and lidar archaeology have provided a better picture than ever of the world’s earliest societies.

VAULT 3D-Printable Modular Storage System
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VAULT 3D-Printable Modular Storage System

VAULT is a DIY, 3D-printable toolbox system designed to keep workshops organized. With 95 module sizes, it features stackable, locking compartments, full-extension drawers, removable dividers, and interchangeable labels. The system is compatible with Gridfinity, and its modular design lets you mix and match drawers, hinged-lid containers, and handles.

River of Light (Short Film)
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River of Light (Short Film)

Filmmaker Seán Doran’s River of Light takes us on a journey above Earth, revealing spectacular auroras dancing across the atmosphere. Created using footage by astronauts aboard the ISS, the film combines thousands of restored photographs with interpolated frames to produce crisp, smooth, UHD visuals. Stellardrone’s ethereal music adds to the atmosphere.