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Knives Out 3 AKA "Wake Up Dead Man" Coming to Netflix December 2025

5 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

The latest in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out series brings back Daniel Craig’s quirky Detective Benoit Blanc to solve a new mystery. Expect lots of twists and turns, family dysfunction, and a stacked cast including Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, and Thomas Haden Church. Coming to Netflix 12.12.2025.
Playing One Song on 20 Guitars

5 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

Playing One Song on 20 Guitars covers | electric guitar | guitars | the killers Trey Xavier from metal music website Gear Gods came up with the fun idea of playing the same song on multiple guitars by locking down each one to a single chord. He and his pal’s 20-guitar cover of The Killers’ track When We Were Young sounds fantastic, and they didn’t miss a note.
CAMP Glacier Smokey Bear Shades

6 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

shwood | smokey bear | sunglasses Buy Price: $89.00+ These stylish sunglasses from the CAMP Smokey Bear Collection serve as a daily reminder that only you can prevent forest fires. They’re made from plant-based bioplastic with walnut wood temple inlays. Each comes with a Smokey Bear sleeping bag pouch and lens cleaning cloth. Choose from Amber or Moss lenses in polarized or HD+ polarized options.
The Twistsaber2 Is a Retractable Lightsaber That Needs No Batteries

6 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

Twistsaber2 Retractable Lightsaber lightsabers | star wars | toys After creating a 3D printable design for a retractable lightsaber, the team behind the Twistsaber is working on a mass-produced version that anyone can buy. Incredibly, it’s completely mechanical and requires no batteries. We would love to see a version that could light up, though. Coming soon to Kickstarter. VIDEO
Marshall Kilburn III Speaker

6 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

audio | bluetooth | marshall | portable | speakers | speakerws Buy Price: $379.00+ Marshall’s mid-size Kilburn III portable speaker packs a punch. It features classic Marshall looks and cranks out crisp, enveloping stereo sound through its Class D amps, wide-band drivers, and subwoofer. It features analog controls for volume, bass, and treble, as well as a control switch for Bluetooth devices. Runs for up to 50 hours per charge.
This Cube Robot Toy Self-balances on Its Corner

6 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

Nikolatoy Self-balancing Cube Robot balancing | cubes | robots | toys Based on the Cubli, this high-tech toy uses an accelerometer, motors, and weighted discs to balance itself. Its companion mobile lets you switch between balancing on its edge or on a point, and it can also “jump” from a static position onto edge or point modes as well as spin in place.
True Facts About Beetles

6 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

True Facts About Beetles insects | nature | Ze Frank There are roughly a million different kinds of insects here on Earth. Among them are many species of beetles. Ze Frank explains what makes these shiny and showy bugs stand out, including their hardened outer wings, unusual mating rituals, and other distinctive adaptations. VIDEO
Building a One-of-a-Kind R/C Car with a Custom Engine

6 days ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

Building an R/C Car and Its Miniature Engine cars | engineering | engines | miniatures | r/c In this video from Chuanqi Engine, they show just how much work it took to build a working model of an Audi 100 Coupé S, complete with a fully functional engine and transmission. The miniature sports car also features mechanical steering, disc brakes, and suspension, and boasts an impressive exhaust note. VIDEO
The SkyMill Is the Coolest Way to Visualize the Weather Forecast

1 week ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

SkyMill Weather Forecaster gadgets | kinetic | weather We love the design of this tabletop weather gadget that combines digital and analog displays. Its bell-shaped housing has a dot-matrix temperature readout, while its mechanical arms reveal weather condition icons. It receives weather forecast information via a Wi-Fi connection, and lets you fast-forward in time by turning its knob. Coming to Kickstarter on 6.3.25.
King of the Hill Season 14: Opening Credits

1 week ago | theawesomer.com | Paul Strauss

King of the Hill Season 14: Opening Credits cartoons | king of the hill | mike judge After 15 years of selling propane and propane accessories in Saudi Arabia, Hank and Peggy return to Arlen, Texas, reuniting with old pals Dale, Boomhauer, and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby’s all grown up, thriving as a chef in Dallas and navigating his 20s alongside Connie, Joseph, and Chane. King of the Hill Season 14 premieres 8.4.25 on Hulu and Disney+.