A Brief History of Controllers
Since the inception of video games, there have been specialized hardware to control them. But with the rise of motion capture and virtual reality, those lovable sticks may be a dying breed.
Since the inception of video games, there have been specialized hardware to control them. But with the rise of motion capture and virtual reality, those lovable sticks may be a dying breed.
Looks like you can say bye, bye to the Enterprise. Judging by the latest look at the third Star Trek installment, Kirk seems to be describing the ship's harsh demise. Other than that and the smooth Rihanna track, the trailer really doesn't really reveal anything new. The film is slated for release on July 22, 2016.
In case you'd missed the news, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, igniting the usual financial market panic and predictions of a pre-WWII fractured Continent. While the sky isn't falling yet, remember that it's always sunny in Europe.
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
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Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Presented by T-Mobile.
Long before humans began tying artificial insects to poles, the mighty osprey was the best trout fisher in Scotland. Ewan McGregor narrates this beautiful slow-motion footage of the battle between air and sea as an osprey makes a spectacular catch in the Scottish Highlands.
What on earth is less reprehensible than the life of the Levovs? American Pastoral, Phillip Roth's Pulitzer Prize-winning parable of the chaos of American society in the 1960s, comes to the silver screen, directed by and starring Ewan McGregor.
Finally, Dwayne Johnson started his own YouTube channel. This brilliant trailer gives a taste of what might in store — just as soon as he clears his browser history.
Alright, alright, alright. From Trisha Yearwood to The Free State of Jones, Burger Fiction recounts his 14 year career with this visual timeline following the great McConaughey renaissance.
A solid wind-down ritual, Collagen Dream delivers a no-nonsense blend of function and flavor. Packed with 5g of high-absorption collagen peptides, magnesium, and sleep-supporting compounds like L-theanine and valerian root, this rich, dairy-free hot chocolate is built to help you switch off, sleep deeper, and wake up sharper. No sugar crash, no fluff — just a clean, effective formula that works as hard as you do.
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reMarkable focuses its Paper Pro Bundle around distraction-free note taking and workflow integration. Designed with a paper-like writing surface, the tablet combines handwritten note taking with digital organization through support for Google and Microsoft workspaces. Handwritten notes can be converted into typed text and shared across platforms including email, Slack, and Miro for easy office communication between teams. The bundle includes the lightweight Marker, featuring a textured finish and integrated eraser designed to replicate the feel of writing on paper, alongside the Sleeve Folio, a suede-covered protective case built for daily transport between meetings, offices, and travel.
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In season five of Game of Thrones, Daenerys escapes from the Great Pit of Daznak on her dragon after an attack from the Sons of the Harpy. The fighting pit was actually a bullring in the tiny Spanish village of Osuna. After the show spent 17 days shooting the scene, the town that once had an unemployment rate of 30%, has experienced a much needed increase in visitors.
Jimmy Kimmel expands his "Mean Tweets" series with a new Vid Con edition. As if their comments sections aren't full enough, he rounds up YouTube's finest to see what the Twitter trolls think of them.