From the town where they were born to barbershops and a now-famous orphanage, a sense of place has been central to Beatles lyrics. Many of the places we know from John and Paul's lyrics are real places and make a for a good walking tour in various places around the UK. Vanity Fair mapped out some of the locations in a few of the Beatles most memorable songs adding another dimension to these beloved favorites.
Porsche's 911 has been in production for 55 years and is still immediately recognizable as the ideal Porsche. You could be forgiven for thinking that Porsche is a bit on the traditional side when it comes to its car lineup — and you'd be wrong. Straight from the official Porsche channel, this is a definitive look at the top five prototypes to come out of Stuttgart, with a few designs that are a wild departure from the Porsche we all know and love.
Netflix is feeding your need for more Black Mirror with a feature-length special. The latest installment in the sci-fi anthology series goes back to 1084 to follow a young programmer as he adapts the fantasy novel Bandersnatch into a video game. Starring Fionn Whitehead, the film will premiere tomorrow, December 28, 2018.
As America's most trusted printer brand, plenty of people rely on HP for everything from personal projects to important business documents. The new HP Instant Ink plan removes the biggest pain point for their printers: running out of ink. Using the plan, their smart printers can automatically order more ink, ensuring they never run out. The original HP replacement ink or toner is delivered at no extra cost with hassle-free delivery and recycling, and plans start at just $1.50/month for 10 pages, saving up to 50% over other options. For extra convenience, add the optional HP paper delivery.
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Running 26.2 miles is a lot different than tackling your local charity 5K. To accommodate the needs of marathon runners, Nike created the Alphafly line, now in its third generation. It employs two types of Zoom cushioning — a high-stack ZoomX foam midsole that encourages a smooth transition and Air Zoom units in the forefoot for an energy return boost. A wide, full-length carbon fiber Flyplate improves forward propulsion, and the breathable Atomknit 3.0 upper is paired with a lacing system designed with racer input to enhance comfort.
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There are few things in the tech world like an Apple product launch. The familiar routine has changed only in that Tim Cook is on stage now instead of Steve Jobs and the resulting lack of personality. The team at Bad Lip Reading took aim at Apple with their latest video, making a few hilarious Apple products and much more enjoyable experience overall.
A piece of software you've probably never heard of is responsible for helping win 27 of the last 30 Oscars for special effects. Pixar's RenderMan, its proprietary 3D-rendering software, changed what was capable in film, and traces its history back to the late 70s and Lucasfilm's Industrial Light and Magic. WIRED goes through the history of RenderMan and the watershed moments that changed movies forever.
Summer is coming soon, and while we hope you're not wearing dress socks to the beach, you can start mentally preparing for the surf and sand with these Seaside Dress Calf Socks from Bombas. Made from a cotton/poly blend with just the right amount of stretch, they have the same seamless toes, Y-stitched heels, and honeycomb arch support that make Bombas' everyday socks so enticing. They also have Stay-Up Cuffs that keep them from sliding down your leg and are adorned with nautical stripes, seagulls, and snails, helping you get in the coastal mindset even if you're stuck inside for a few more months. As with all Bombas purchases, for every pair sold, one will be donated to those in need.
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With the S8 MaxV Ultra, Roborock ensures every inch of your house is clean. The new model features a Flexi Arm Design with an extendable side brush that reaches into corners, while an Extra Edge Mopping System cleans along edges. A Reactive AI 2.0 Obstacle Recognition uses a 3D structured light and an RGB camera to identify and avoid obstacles in its path, and a PreciSense LiDAR navigation system scans rooms to create a map and determine the most efficient route. It upgrades suction power to 10,000Pa to pick up even more dust and dirt, a Carpet+ Boost System ups the hair pick-up rate by 30%, and the mopping system scrubs floors 4,000 times per second, detecting carpets and rugs along the way. With built-in voice assistance, users can start cleaning with a simple command, and when the job is done, the vacuum will retreat to its dock to automatically empty, wash, dry, and recharge itself. The S8 MaxV Ultra will be available April 22, 2024, and for a limited time, get a triple gift pack valued at $1,000 with your purchase.
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Studio A24 dives into the motorcycle club culture for its latest release. Directed by Stephen McCallum, the film gives us Sons of Anarchy vibes when a young member takes over control of the club while the current president serves some time behind bars. The trouble starts when the leader returns and a power struggle ensues. Outlaws stars Ryan Corr, Abbey Lee, Matt Nable, and Aaron Pederson and is scheduled for release February 1, 2019.
In order for humanity to continue to progress at its current rate, we'll need to find better sources of energy to fuel our expansion. Earth-based sources will only get us so far — in order to expand into space, a huge energy source will be required, like that found in a star. Once solely the realm of science fiction, the Dyson sphere might one day be plausible, and Kurzgesagt looks at how it could be made.
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