83 posts tagged ‘Video’
Baby spider monkey in a onesie discovered in a Rolls Royce during a DUI stop
Boing Boing,
On Monday, December 30, 2024, a man named was pulled over by California Highway Patrol for reckless driving on I-99 near Madera, California while driving a Rolls Royce. At the time, officers alleged that the man was driving dangerously fast, and they suspected that he may have been intoxicated—a theory supported by the fact that he was carrying several large containers full of marijuana in the vehicle. — Read the rest The post Baby spider monkey in a onesie discovered in a Rolls Royce during a DUI stop appeared first on Boing Boing.
The world's best pizza place is selling cans of water for $30
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the best pizza in the world comes from New Haven, Connecticut. Yet even among that upper echelon of melty goodness, there is one pizzeria that—in my humble opinion—reigns supreme: Modern Apizza*. (Full disclosure: I grew up in New Haven, so I might be slightly biased. — Read the rest The post The world's best pizza place is selling cans of water for $30 appeared first on Boing Boing.
Losing “Podcast”
mjtsai,
Dave Winer: We’re losing the word “podcast” very quickly. It’s come to mean video interviews on YouTube mostly. Our only hope is upgrading the open platform in a way that stimulates the imagination of creators, and there’s no time to waste. If you make a podcast client, it’s time to start collaborating with competitors and […]
Plex redesigns its app to look more like a streaming service
TechCrunch,
Streaming service and media software maker Plex on Friday introduced a redesign of its software that puts more emphasis on discovery, easily accessing your watchlist, and other personalization features — including those for home media enthusiasts who still use the app to organize their media libraries. Over the years, the company has tried to balance […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This robot grows itself like a vine
FiloBot is a new kind of robot that grows itself like a vine. Developed by researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa, the robot's head contains 3D printing technology. A thin hose feeds the head with plastic filament that the robot then uses to elongate its body. — Read the rest The post This robot grows itself like a vine appeared first on Boing Boing.
Marathon runner disqualified for chain-smoking during race
Chinese marathoner Uncle Chen, 52, finished the 2024 Xiamen Marathon earlier this month in a very respectable three hours and 33 minutes. Unfortunately though, Chen was ultimately disqualified for chain-smoking the entire race. Uncle Chen has been doing this for years (video above) but the practice is no longer permitted. — Read the rest The post Marathon runner disqualified for chain-smoking during race appeared first on Boing Boing.
Adam Savage reveals Mythbusters' scariest explosion
Almost a decade after the end of the original Mythbusters series, many of the episodes people remember most fondly involve some sort of explosion. In Adam Savage's latest Tested video, he answers several questions including: "What is the scariest explosion or energetic reaction you got to witness or be part of on Mythbusters?" — Read the rest The post Adam Savage reveals Mythbusters' scariest explosion appeared first on Boing Boing.
Artist Chris Kenny photographed 12 twigs that look like little dancing people
Artist Chris Kenny made this fantastic piece in 2012 titled "12 Twigs". The photograph features 12 people-shaped twigs that look as if they're contorting their bodies into various positions. It looks like instructions for a dance, or perhaps an exercise routine. — Read the rest The post Artist Chris Kenny photographed 12 twigs that look like little dancing people appeared first on Boing Boing.