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Hot Summer Nights
Daniel gets shipped off to Cape Cod for the summer — and has his life changed in ways he couldn't imagine. Hot Summer Nights is a coming-of-age story that hits familiar marks: falling in love, trying drugs, and becoming a weed-dealing kingpin. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Maika Monroe, and Alex Roe, the film comes to theaters July 27, 2018.
Why You'll Never See A 110 MPH Fastball
The number of pitchers who can break the 100 MPH has gone up dramatically in the last decade, with one who can throw 105. But breaking 110 MPH is nearly impossible, due to the physical limitations of human bones, muscles, and ligaments. Unlike other sports where the performance bar is constantly being raised, pitching has most likely plateaued. WIRED talks with some baseball experts to find out why throwing a 110 MPH fastball won't be happening any time soon.
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reMarkable Paper Pure
As back-to-school season approaches, the reMarkable Paper Pure offers a smarter way to keep notes, assignments, and ideas organized without the distractions of a traditional tablet. Its 10.3-inch black-and-white Canvas display and textured writing surface recreate the feel of pen on paper, while near-instant digital ink makes lectures, study sessions, and brainstorming feel natural. Lightweight enough to carry between classes and capable of lasting up to three weeks on a charge, it also syncs with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and popular calendar platforms, with handwriting search, text conversion, and AI-powered summaries helping students spend less time organizing notes and more time learning.
Presented by reMarkable.
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Uncrate's 100-ish favorite things on Amazon
This is our shortcut to the good stuff on Amazon. It's an ongoing Uncrate-vetted list we'll be adding to and subtracting from. It's your field guide to use before wading through Amazon's millions of mediocre listings. It's our handpicked, battle-tested lineup of the clever, the durable, and the legitimately worth buying. The pieces that punch above their price, hold up in the real world, and never miss. In other words: the Amazon aisle curated by someone with taste.
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Incredibles 2
Being a parent is hard — especially when you're parenting alone. Helen gets called into action to help bring the Supers back and Bob performs some low-key heroics of his own while she's away. Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, and Samuel L. Jackson return to their roles when Incredibles 2 comes to theaters June 15, 2018.
Avengers: Infinity War Featurette
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is huge, has an even bigger cast, and encompasses 18 films over a decade. It's not surprising then that the cast is more like a big extended family. In this behind-the-scenes featurette, the cast talks about what it's been like making some of the most successful movies in film history.
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Tame Impala / Let It Happen
Tame Impala's "Let It Happen" is a psychedelic masterpiece — and YouTube video artist broccoliboys has made the perfect video for the song. Taking Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, broccoliboys cut out about 153 minutes, streamlining the film to fit the song length without sacrificing the narrative. The video is an excellent edit that changes both the film and the song in an interesting way.
Ocean's 8
Sandra Bullock tries to pull off her own heist in the Ocean's 11 spin-off. With an all-female crew, Danny Ocean's estranged sister plots to steal millions of dollars worth of jewelry from New York City's annual Met Gala. Also starring Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, with Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter, the film is slated for release June 8, 2018.
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London Sock Co. Retro Striped Socks
London Sock Co.'s Retro Stripe Collection draws from vintage athletic wear, bringing the timeless appeal of retro varsity-inspired stripes into everyday rotation. Knitted from a soft organic cotton blend with a comfortable ribbed construction, the mid-calf socks strike the balance between nostalgic sport styling and modern versatility. Their understated design pairs just as naturally with broken-in denim and suede sneakers as it does with loafers, chinos, or weekend shorts. Produced using carbon-free manufacturing and hand-finished for a refined feel, the Retro Stripe Collection is the finishing touch to a great outfit.
Presented by London Sock Co.
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Simple App
Simple Life takes a more approachable approach to weight management, replacing rigid dieting and calorie counting with personalized habits, daily guidance, and a little help from AI. The app builds a plan around your goals and lifestyle, then brings together food and hydration tracking, movement, fasting, weight progress, and personalized insights in one streamlined experience. Its Avo AI coach provides daily check-ins and tailored guidance, while tools like the NutriScanner make logging meals and understanding what you're eating easier. It's a modern wellness platform built around consistency rather than extremes, designed to make healthier routines feel more manageable in everyday life.
Presented by Simple App.
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Cloning Yourself
Scientists have been cloning animals for nearly two decades. Since Dolly the sheep, horses, cows, pigs and even two monkeys have been successfully cloned — but it still isn't an exact science. Life Noggin looks at what would happen if you were to clone yourself and the surprising facts about what might happen to it.
Dark Crimes
Jim Carrey is returning to the big screen for the first time in almost four years in the crime drama Dark Crimes. Carrey plays an investigator named Tadek, who believes that a famous author's book is actually a confession to an unsolved murder. Out to prove his case, Tadek becomes dangerously obsessed with the author and his sex worker girlfriend. The film also stars Marton Csokas and Charlotte Gainsbourg and is slated for release April 19, 2018.
