They fight, they make up, they sue each other for copyright infringement, and then Apple orders 80 million OLED screens for the upcoming iPhone X. Yeah, it's complicated. Nerdwriter examines the love/hate relationship between Korean tech and manufacturing giant Samsung and bitter arch-rival Apple — and why the two of them can't live without each other.
With our very limited way of understanding the world around us, humans have had to invent ways to overcome the limitations of our senses and brains in order to find out how the universe really works. And we've done an alright job so far. But there's a compelling argument that the reality around us isn't real — we might be living in a simulated reality. Kurzgesagt looks at the concepts behind the simulation theory, and what it would take to make it possible.
London-based effects company FBFX has made the spacesuits for the films The Martian, Prometheus, and Alien: Covenant. They're not only futuristic, they're also functional — adding a dose of realism to sci-fi fantasy. Adam Savage stopped by their offices to get an up-close look one of their creations for Alien: Covenant.
On the road or just a long country walk, Aspinal of London's Leather Hunter Flask is the perfect companion. Made from stainless steel, the flask is sized to slip into a pocket for a nip of your favorite drink wherever you go. Fine, full-grain leather binding holds two cups to share with a friend.
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With the New Balance 9060, yesterday meets tomorrow. It fuses the best parts of the brand's iconic 99X series — the 990, 991, etc. — with new tech from New Balance's innovation studio, proudly referencing the techy aesthetic of the Y2K era. Whether it's the upper and sway bars pulled from the 990, the tongue carried over from the 991, or the diamond tread pattern sourced from the lesser-known 860, the 9060 is New Balance's most out-there release yet, but it isn't overly expressive — or intentionally ugly, like many other sneaker releases. Comfortable, compact, and always in motion, these will take you everywhere in style, all without looking stale or done before.
Kenneth Branagh reprises the role of Hercule Poirot for the film adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel. The film follows a train full of strangers traveling through Europe until one of the passengers — played by Johnny Depp — is found dead. All of the other travels then become suspects and includes Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Josh Gad, Leslie Odom, Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley. Kenneth Branagh also acts as director when the film is released November 10, 2017.
Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Emma Thompson, and Dustin Hoffman are one of New York's most dysfunctional families. Although Sandler and Stiller are typically known for their more comedic roles, the pair take on dramatic characters as brothers for the Noah Baumbach-directed piece. After premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, the film is set to begin streaming on Netflix October 13, 2017, along with a few showings in select theaters.
You might know his name, but it's a virtual guarantee you've watched a film featuring one of Sir Ken Adam's designs. The Oscar-winning production designer was responsible for some of the most memorable sets in history. He worked on seven James Bond films from Dr. No through Moonraker — including the vast volcanic lair from You Only Live Twice — and also worked with Stanley Kubrick, winning the aforementioned Academy Award for Barry Lyndon and designing the War Room set for Dr. Strangelove, which Steven Spielberg called "the best set that's ever been designed." This limited edition book looks at his career through the lens of sketches, concepts, and photographs culled from his archives, providing a unique, fascinating look at the creation of some of film's finest set designs. Weighing in at over eight pounds, the sizable hardbound tome is limited to 1,200 examples and arrives with an acrylic, engraved bookstand for elevated display.
Carved from solid crystalline glass, Nude's Fumo ashtray is equally suited to accommodating cigars or trinkets. It's made by hand, giving each piece an artisan look. The deep groove keeps favorite sticks from moving around, while the generous bowl keeps ash intact, avoiding the dreaded split.
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Peanut butter and jelly, chicken and dumplings, movie theater popcorn and rasinets — some things are meant to be together. Kind of. Babish shows you how to waste a lot of time making rasinets from scratch, but then redeems himself with how to make perfect movie theater popcorn.
The Jumanji reboot may have one fatal flaw — they replaced the board game with a vintage video game console. Instead of rolling the dice and having monkeys and monsoons appear in their neighborhood, four teenagers get transported to the game's jungle in the form of avatars. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, and Nick Jonas, the film is set for release December 22, 2017.
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