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An Artist Made a Model of Midtown Manhattan Out of Computer Parts

Not every artist works with paint and canvas. Zayd Menk, an artist based in Zimbabwe, uses computer parts, hot glue, and basically anything he can find in his junk drawer. The results are stunning. Just check out this build of Midtown Manhattan he completed after months of work. Composed of…

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All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire

It's impossible for everyone to agree on what the greatest TV show of all time is. That said, we will tell you that the answer we hear the most is The Wire. If you're a fan of the HBO series, and, based on our unsophisticated research, many of you are, you'll…

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Goolsky RC Military Truck

If you read Cool Material on the regular, you've noticed we've featured a handful of grown-up RC cars as of late. Truth is, we went down a rabbit hole and now we have an Amazon Prime Wish List entitled "Remote Control Cars We Need." The latest we've  found won't set you…

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Mercury Is an Intelligent Heated Jacket That Uses Machine Learning

Ministry of Supply has always impressed with their scientific approach to redesigning clothing to make it more functional without sacrificing style. They've outdone themselves again with Mercury, an intelligent heated jacket that uses machine learning to heat your body to the optimal temperature through carbon-fiber heating pads. Using a battery…

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Volt Is a Drone That Charges Your Electric Car

Running out of gas is a problem usually remedied by jogging to a gas station. For those with an electric vehicle, however, that jog can turn into an ultramarathon. Enter Volt, a concept from In Yeop Baek, a Korean product designer who's tackled numerous modern issues through his work. Yes,…

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