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Known for wrapping deeply emotional songs in light, catchy melodies, Death Cab for Cutie is one of our favorite bands. They dropped by the NPR offices to perform a four-song set, starting with “Pep Talk” and “Stone Over Water” from their new album I Built You a Tower, then moved on to the classics, “Title
Shinola’s new Detrola watch collection is all about bold design. Our faves so far are the colorful geometric faces on their Color Theory models. Available in warm or cool color combos, the watches feature a TR90 resin case with a stainless steel core and a 705 quartz movement with a date window. A flat sapphire
Large enough to hold all your workout clothes and gear, Bagsmart’s 21″ X 11.4″ foldable gym bag reduces to a small package 1/20th of its full size when not in use. The lightweight, tear-resistant duffle-style bag has a roomy main compartment, a ventilated shoe compartment, and a handy outer pocket for a water bottle.
To celebrate the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved, the vocalists of Munx Gregoriana performed a haunting a cappella version of the game’s iconic theme music, composed by Martin O’Donnell. They sang the song while standing inside a former oil tank in Helsinki, Finland, giving it the atmospheric echo the track deserves. When that baritone kicked
This brick-shaped flashlight from CountyComm has a built-in clip for attaching to clothing or backpack straps. It features a motion sensor so you can activate it even with greasy hands or while wearing thick gloves. Light sources include a 500-lumen spotlight, a 300-lumen floodlight, and a 7-color RGB. USB-C charging rounds out this compact and
After messing up a 3D printed chair, maker Morley Kert decided to break up its plastic into tiny pieces and use them to create a new piece of furniture. After chopping up the chair, he ran the pieces through an industrial plastic crusher. It took a lot of experimentation to form the table’s curved wooden
This retro-style Bluetooth speaker cranks out room-filling stereo sound from its dual 4″ drivers, backed by 100 watts of amplification. It has a built-in 6000 mAh battery that provides up to 12 hours of cordless play time, and a backlit analog VU meter. It also includes a pair of wireless microphones for Karaoke duets.
This desktop machine brings 5-axis machining to your home workshop. The InfiMaker K1 is designed to machine 3-dimensional objects within 0.01 mm of accuracy. It spin at up to 20,000 RPM, cutting through various materials from wax to wood to metal. It offers automated setup, and AI tech scans objects, creates tool paths, and even
When we were kids, we loved to get those fruit-flavored push-up pops from the ice cream truck. But there’s more to the story of Flintstones Push-Ups than just sherbet, some plastic, and a cardboard tube. Weird History Food is here to explain the origins of the frozen treat, where the Flintstones branding came from, and
McMurtry’s Spéirling prototypes have been wowing crowds with their speed and downforce. Now, you can own one. The single-seat Spéirling PURE packs a 1000 hp powertrain that does 0-to-60 in 1.55 sec., a 1/4 mile in under 8 sec., and has a fan system that produces up to 4400 lb. of downforce. The track-only electric
Most fast food drive-thrus have a rule that you can’t just walk up to the window. Strongman Jaden Tyson Laing solved that problem by walking through the McDonald’s drive-thru while WEARING a car. He showed off his tremendous strength by carrying the stripped 800 lb. car body on his shoulders. Then, like Fred Flintstone, he
Tactica’s catch-all mat is a technical alternative to traditional valet trays. It’s made from a flexible, durable, and easy-to-clean TPU, embossed with a topographic texture. Measuring 8.5″ x 11″, it has a large section for items like wallets, glasses, and keys — plus three small trays for knives, lighters, earbuds, and more. It’s also handy