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Nocturne follows a homicide detective (Liev Schreiber) who trades city living for small-town life. But things take a turn as a serial killer strikes in a pattern identical to that of an imprisoned man (Stephen Graham). As the case evolves, the cop’s surrogate daughter (Zazie Beetz) gets pulled into the killer’s web of psychological terror.
After his 2010 appearance at NPR’s Tiny Desk, “Weird Al” Yankovic is back. Still going strong decades after musicians he’s parodied, Al and company performed his Weezer-esque “Skipper Dan,” his “eBay” take on Backstreet Boys, the Weird: The Al Yankovic Story hilarious closing credits song “Now You Know,” and the “American Pie” parody “The Saga
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.
Ayscrim Studios makes these awesome desktop clocks built to look like the backglasses from classic pinball machines. Based on officially licensed art from Gottlieb and Bally with credit to the original artists, they come in electromechanical and digital versions with colorful edge-lit translites. The pinball flipper buttons for setting the time are a nice touch.
Who says that priests can’t be cool? Located in Nafplio, Greece, Father Dionysios Tabakis shows off his guitar skills with his fretless 8-string Harley Benton, which he’s tuned like a traditional Middle Eastern string instrument called an oud. Played with loads of sustain, the resulting sound blends smooth note transitions with electric intensity. (Thanks, Harriet!)
Limited to 1500 pieces, this statue puts Samus’ famous black and red Phazon Suit in a pretty sleek pose. It looks especially hot in the dark with 25 LEDs and a mirror base.
Created by veteran rhythm game developers, Stage Tour is the spiritual successor to Guitar Hero. The game includes 90 songs, 180+ in-game Gibson guitars, and supports local and online co-op gaming with cross-platform play. Hardware includes wireless guitars, drum kits, and a mic. Coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on
Gerber’s compact chopping tool is small enough to toss in your pack whenever you head outdoors. With a 3.5″ axe head, it measures just 9.46″ long, while its sharp blade and ergonomic, rubberized grip make it great for prepping firewood and kindling, as well as cutting branches. Includes a nylon sheath for pack or belt
HOZO’s cordless NeoSander is ideal for detail sanding on 3D prints, models, wood, metal, and more. The lightweight tool uses high-speed reciprocating motion for precise, controlled finishing and runs up to 240 minutes per charge. This bundle includes a charging dock, USB-C cable, sanding-paper kit, and 64 color-coded sanding heads in eight grits from 180
All speaker and little else, Altec Lansing’s Orbit-MP3 speaker gets right to the point but still manages to pack in a little style. Its straightforward look comes with an equally honest price.
Every model builder’s dream: this scale model of Shanghai covers over 1,000 square feet. It visualizes the city in 2020, and includes both existing and approved buildings.
Not every movie made by Pixar’s artists needs to be a billion dollar franchise. Rej Bourdages, Tony Maki, and Paige Johnstone made their silly ’70s style short film Fruit & Nut on a shoestring. It tells the story of a lonely peanut who longs to meet a fruit. But after he meets a strawberry, life
