Brian Heater
‘Handcrafted’, A Documentary Short About Israeli Master Guitar Maker Eitan Bartal
“Handcrafted” is a documentary short by Tel Aviv-based filmmaker Roy Alter that explores the work of Eitan Bartal, a master luthier who crafts Flamenco-style guitars…
Drone Interceptor MP200, A Defensive Drone Carrying a Net Designed to Intercept and Capture Malicious Drones
The Drone Interceptor MP200 is a drone designed by French hardware startup Malou Tech and telecom company Groupe Assmann that carries a net for the…
Carpenters Show Off an Extremely Cool Knack for Flipping a Hammer Into a Belt Holster
Birmingham, UK-based carpenters Jimmy Brennan Masterflex and Pedro Masterflex have perfected the art of flipping a hammer into a belt holster, demonstrating the skill both…
A Supercut of Every Time the Name ‘Kane’ Is Mentioned in ‘Citizen Kane’
San Francisco-based animator Duncan Robson (previously) edited a supercut of every mention of the name “Kane” in the 1941 Orson Welles cinematic masterpiece, Citizen Kane,…
Global Maps Showing the Undersea Fiber Optic Cables That Power 99% of the World’s Internet Traffic
CNN writer Kieron Monks has pulled together a series of maps highlighting the research done by Washington D.C. telecommunications firm TeleGeography to chart the maze…
‘Firecracker’, A Colorful Abstract Music Video by Victoria+Jean Filled With 550 Stop-Motion Animated Marbles
“Firecracker” is a colorfully abstract music video by Swedish duo Victoria+Jean that was created by graphic designer Christophe Thockler using 550 stop-motion animated marbles captured…
CarVi, A Device That Monitors Driving Hazards With a Dashcam and Sends Audible Warnings Via Smartphone
The CarVi is a windshield-mounted device created by a San Jose, California-based hardware startup of the same name that features a built-in dashcam to monitor…
Acton Rocketskates, Electric Roller Skates That Slip Over Shoes and Travel Up to 12 Miles Per Hour
Rocketskates are electric roller skates by Acton that slip over a pair of shoes and let the wearer travel at speeds of up to 12 miles per hour.
‘Microtonal Wall’, A 25-Foot-Long Art Installation Made of 1,500 Speakers Playing Frequencies Spanning Four Octaves
Microtonal Wall is an art installation by New York City-based composer Tristan Perich–whom we have written about previously–that is comprised of 1,500 small speakers, each…
Robotics Company Addresses Singapore’s Lack of Service Staff With Drone Waiters
Singapore-based UAV maker Infinium Robotics is working to address its country’s lack of service staff by helping restaurants fill in the gap with drones. The…