These Glasses Automatically Focus For You

A very clever team at the University of Utah has developed a set of liquid-based lenses that alter their curvature, depending on the distance of the wearer’s focal point. According to PSFK, “The lenses are made of glycerin and enclosed by flexible membranes, giving them a low profile and making them lightweight.” The upshot is that, via its accompanying smartphone app, wearers can update their …

Bamford Watch Department + We Are Halcyon’s “The Superman”

Exploring ocean depths with freediver Francisco Del Rosario in a thoughtful short film

“Your heartbeat slows down as soon as your face touches the water,” explains celebrated freedriver (and marine biologist) Francisco Del Rosario in “The Superman.” Created by We are Halcyon filmmakers Jack Pirie and Alex Hylands-White, the two-and-a-half minute short follows Del Rosario in the midst of preparation for a solo freedive on El Hierro in the Canary Islands. During the course of the documentary, the …

Audi’s “Daughter” Commercial

Accurately gauging many people’s mood across the country, Audi has created a commercial for the Super Bowl that isn’t about speed or luxury—in fact, it doesn’t even advertise one particular car. Instead this TV spot, called “Daughter,” depicts a bunch of kids in a somewhat ramshackle downhill cart race. One participant’s father narrates, contemplating his daughter’s gender and perceived worth. The final message from the …