Airless Bicycle Tires By Brian Russell

Dubbed “Energy Return Wheels,” new prototype airless wheels from Colorado-based Britek Rubber and Tire could mean the end for bike pumps. An internal rubber layer is stretched taut over adjustable rods, surrounded by a series of elastic cushions (where air would typically be) and a rubber tread along the exterior. 29-inch carbon fiber rims and open sides reduce the weight of the wheels, while the inside rubber layer allows potential energy to be stored within the wheels themselves. According to Britek founder Brian Russell, the stored energy is returned and converted into forward momentum. Additionally, the rubber-tensioning rods can be adjusted to make the wheels to run harder or softer, depending on the surface condition. Check out the wheels in action in the video below.

FIDLAR Unveil "Cheap Beer" Video

 

LA band FIDLAR has released a music video for their single "Cheap Beer." FIDLAR will release their long-awaited debut full-length LP via Mom + Pop Records on Jan. 22. 

Porsche 961 Confirmed

Porsche CEO Matthias Muller has finally confirmed that the company is working on a rival for the Ferrari 458 Italia. Muller wants to bridge the gap between performance models such as the 911 GT2 RS and the upcoming £672,000 918 Spyder hybrid supercar. The perfect car to slot into that space is a mid-engined supercar that Muller envisages will cost around £250,000. Porsche hasn’t confirmed a name for the newcomer, but rumours suggest it could be badged 961. It will borrow technology from the 918 Spyder, including a lightweight carbon fibre-reinforced plastic monocoque chassis. Our exclusive image reveals a look inspired by the 918 Spyder and the Panamera Sport Turismo concept that made its debut at the recent Paris Motor Show. Power is likely to come from the 4.6-litre V8 engine used in the 918 Spyder. Expect around 570bhp and a 0-62mph time of just over three seconds – figures to match those of the 458 Italia and McLaren 12C. The new supercar forms part of Porsche’s plans to sell 200,000 cars a year in 2018, but the majority of those sales will come from high-volume models such as the Macan small SUV and the next-generation Cayenne and Panamera families.(AutoExpress)

Blaqk Audio Release "Faith Healer" Music Video

Blaqk Audio, the electronic side project from members of AFI, have released a video for “Faith Healer”. The song comes from the band’s sophomore album Bright Black Heaven, which came out via Superball Music.

Pepsi MAX & Kyrie Irving Present: "Uncle Drew: Chapter 2"

Uncle Drew visits with a basketball legend who sends him on a mission to go out and get his old team back together. His first stop - Los Angeles, CA. Players and spectators at the basketball court were told that they would be filmed for some "basketball b-roll footage" for a local TV station. Put it this way: these young bloods had no idea what was coming.

OM Release New Video For "State Of Non Return"

OM just debuted a video for “State of Non Return” from their latest LP Advaitic Songs. Check it out below.

Feist Releases "Graveyard" Video

Feist has shared the music video for the Metals track "Graveyard". The clip, directed by Keith Megna, was filmed in Big Sur and features long, faraway shots of Feist and her band performing the song in a desolate landscape.

Story Time With Jalen Rose: Jalen Steals Patrick Ewing's TV

Jalen Rose and Patrick Ewing never liked each other, so Jalen stole Patrick Ewing's television. Not just any television either - a television with a VCR attachment.