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In the pantheon of famous artists, there may be no name more revered than Leonardo da Vinci. Now there are cold, hard facts to back up that claim. A painting entitled "Salvator Mundi" ("Savior of the World"), which is one of just 20 paintings known to exist by the Renaissance…
For the person with a long commute, spare time is always at a premium. Sure the average train is good to get work done on, but what about getting a workout in or catching some z's? Both can be accomplished when you ride the Ideenzug, a concept from Germany's state-owned…
We've waited close to two years for more Deadpool and today, 20th Century Fox graced us with a teaser for the film's sequel. Simply put, it's fantastic. Deadpool dons a wig and grabs a palette to do his best Bob Ross, painting happy trees while "whacking off" the brush to…
Our homes are filled with electronic gadgets—cold, uninviting electronic gadgets. Balolo, a startup out of Germany, wants to bring some warmth to these devices. Everything from your Echo Dot to your smartphone can be clad in attractive walnut that lends an otherwise mass-produced item some personality. The walnut wood covers…
Singer Vehicle Design is an outfit that restores and reimagines vintage Porche 911s. The latest client-commissioned build was undertaken with the help of Williams Advanced Engineering, and, to no one's surprise, she's a beaut. Scott Blattner, the client in this scenario, wanted his 1990 Porsche 964 ("964" is the company's…
Most earplugs drown out some noise. The world doesn't go silent; it gets turned down. That might help some people get sleep, but for others it offers little. Bose is looking to offer an alternative, a pair of advanced earbuds for those who really need to get some rest. What makes…
If you're unfamiliar with F.E. Castleberry, the made to measure clothing outfit in New York City, one thing you should know is that a look book from the label looks a lot like screen shots from a Wes Anderson movie. So it should come as no surprise that the brand…
If you've always wanted to jump large structures like the late Robert Craig "Bob" Knievel Jr., the time has come to break into that piggy bank. Evel Knievel's 1970 Triumph motorcycle is up for auction at Julien's with an estimated sale price of $25,000–$35,000. Previously on display at Caesars Palace…
If you've wanted to serve in some secret society that deals with crime as swiftly as it deal with out of place locks, you now have the perfect pair of shoes for admission. Oliver Sweeney has created the Secret Shoe for budding secret agents. Concealed within the derby-style kicks is…
As temps dip, our taste in beer changes. Light, refreshing Pilsners and hoppy IPAs give way to darker, heartier brews, the kind that actually pair with a good cigar. The folks at Sam Adams took things a step further, teaming with Ted's Cigars to make a special winter pack of…
As we push forward with electric cars, it's become apparent that cars are merely one of the first steps in electric-powered transportation. As Tesla gets ready to unveil its truck in a few days, we get word from Thomas Built Buses that there's another important electric vehicle on the horizon:…
If you're an avid Cool Material reader, Chris Burkard is probably a name you're familiar with. The adventure photographer has been mentioned numerous times around these parts, as he's amassed a loyal following of some 2 million fans on Instagram. For all the traveling Burkard does, he needs a ride up to…
With advances in technology, the way we consume entertainment will continue change. Trying to usher in the next change is Steven Soderbergh, who, with the help of HBO, has released MOSAIC, an app that presents a film in an entirely new way. The movie presented, which stars Sharon Stone, Garrett…
Earlier this year, Ember released a travel mug designed to keep your beverage exactly how you like it. Prefer 133° to 132°? That's a little weird but the mug can make that happen. Now Ember is back with a version for your desk. The Ember Ceramic Mug works with an…
With cable, Netflix, and internet options, finding the best thing to watch during your downtime is difficult. Instead of flipping through menus all weekend and settling on nothing, turn to What to Watch This Weekend, a series in which we give you our pick for the best new show or…
