Archive

All stories

Newest first · Page 22 of 65

Driving an F1 Car on Train Tracks
Rides

Driving an F1 Car on Train Tracks

With a skilled driver behind the wheel, a Formula 1 race car sticks to the corners like it’s on rails. But the guys from Oracle Red Bull Racing equipped an F1 car to fit onto actual railway tracks. Fortunately, the car’s track width was exactly right to fit onto the Madrid Metro rails, though it

Timex Marlin Watch
Fashion

Timex Marlin Watch

We love the crisp mid-century modern looks of the Timex Marlin. The watch features a shiny brushed stainless steel case and link band, and a clean face design with sharp hour and minute hands and polished metal markers. Housed in a compact 34mm case, the Marlin is available with an Ice Blue, black, or pink

How Strong Can You Make Toilet Paper?
Etc

How Strong Can You Make Toilet Paper?

Used a couple of sheets at a time; toilet paper is incredibly weak. But as Lauri and Hanna from the Hydraulic Press Channel show, it’s possible to turn it into an incredibly strong material if you press a bunch of it into a brick. Not only is a compressed cube of toilet paper hard enough

Barebones Camping Flatware Silverware Set
Living

Barebones Camping Flatware Silverware Set

This six-piece stainless steel flatware set is great for backyard or campsite dining. With a rough and rustic look, it includes two of each forks, knives, and spoons. Built to last, the utensils resist rust and corrosion and are dishwasher-safe. Available in polished or matte black, they’re equally suited for outdoors or casual home settings.

1,700 Artists Animate a Card Game
Art + Design

1,700 Artists Animate a Card Game

For his latest 3D animation challenge, pwnisher asked artists to submit no-AI visuals for a trading card game. Over 1700 artists participated in the Gauntlet of Gods 3D challenge, showing off some amazingly imaginative and diverse designs. The artist index can be viewed on Google Sheets, and a physical version of the Gauntlet of Gods

Playing Rush E on a 3D Printer
Music

Playing Rush E on a 3D Printer

Apparently tired of printing things, Skirk 3D decided it was time to give his 3D printer a second purpose by turning it into a musical instrument. By modulating its stepper motors at just the right frequency, it can produce musical notes. But getting his Bambu Lab A1 printer to play the insanely fast tune “Rush

Jolene Flavored Coffee
Food + Drink

Jolene Flavored Coffee

We keep these seriously addictive, unusually rich, and satisfying flavored coffees-in-a-can chilled in our fridge at all times. Salted Caramel, Hazelnut, and Red Velvet coffees are not-too-sweet treats that satisfy iced coffee cravings better than Starbucks. And yep, that’s Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers behind the dairy-free Jolene brand.

Homerays Bamboo Monitor Riser
Living

Homerays Bamboo Monitor Riser

This desk add-on brings style and order to your workspace. The bamboo riser puts your computer screen at a more ergonomic height and provides storage space with a small drawer and cubbies for office supplies. We like the rounded corners and refined look compared to plastic and metal stands. It holds up to 100 lb.

Thank You Bus Driver (Trailer)
Games

Thank You Bus Driver (Trailer)

Thank You Bus Driver is a chaotic driving game from Double Fine, the once-again indie studio behind Psychonauts. Race between stops while dealing with unruly passengers, enforcing an ever-changing list of rules, and taking shortcuts through town. Do a good job and be rewarded with “Thank Yous” for upgrades. Add it to your Steam or

DUCKS (Short Film)
Funny Stuff

DUCKS (Short Film)

Animator AJ Jefferies‘ award-winning short film DUCKS starts out with a pleasant stroll through the park. But after a baby spots some birds floating in the pond, we come to realize that these waterfowl are much weirder than they appear on the surface. We expect no less from the guy who gave us HORSE.

INXS But It’s David Bowie
Videos

INXS But It’s David Bowie

Musician Joshua Woo does a mean David Bowie impression. This time, he took the 1987 INXS hit “Need You Tonight” and imagined what it might have sounded like if Bowie sang it during his “Let’s Dance” era. Woo nails Bowie’s characteristic vocals while giving the song a funky makeover that makes the two musical styles

LEGO Sony PlayStation
Games

LEGO Sony PlayStation

LEGO pays tribute to Sony’s original PlayStation with a nearly full-scale, 1,911-piece set based on the gray console and its controller. The brick-built gamepad plugs into the console, which has working Power and Open buttons. A compartment holds tiny Gran Turismo and Ape Escape dioramas. The set arrives for LEGO Insiders 10.1.26 and everyone else