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Carnival Row
Orlando Bloom makes a return to fantasy for a new series from Amazon Prime Video. While the streaming service is rebooting Lord of the Rings, the former Legolas finds himself on the human side of the realm as he investigates a series of murders in a land where people and mythical creates are not living happily ever after. Also starring Cara Delevingne and Jared Harris, the series will premiere August 30, 2019.
First S55 Swapped BMW E30 M3
Don't tell the purists, but a few college kids with no car experience just built the first S55-swapped BMW E30 M3 ever. For the layperson, that means the relatively rare first generation of one of BMW's most-loved cars, the M3, now has the twin-turbo inline-six introduced in the 2014 M3 and M4. That's a 400+ horsepower game-changer compared to the stock four-cylinder, and a new era for modded BMWs.
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Duke Cannon Father's Day Gift Guide
Duke Cannon's Father's Day lineup leans into the brand's familiar formula of oversized grooming essentials, military-inspired packaging, and unapologetically rugged scent profiles, but beneath the tongue-in-cheek attitude sits a genuinely practical collection of daily-use upgrades. The gift guide ranges from heavyweight Big Ass Bricks of Soap and bourbon-forward beard care to colognes, tactical shower bundles, and shave kits built for dads who prefer utility over luxury-brand vanity. Everything arrives wrapped in Duke Cannon's signature blue-collar aesthetic, balancing humor with legitimately solid formulations made for hard-working skin, dry hands, and low-maintenance routines. It is less about reinventing grooming and more about turning everyday basics into something that feels giftable, durable, and distinctly masculine.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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Brixton Board Shorts Collection
Built for long days that start in the surf and end somewhere near the bar, Brixton's latest trunk lineup balances heritage styling with modern performance without leaning too hard into either. The Blitz Boardshort is the more aggressive option, a lightweight stretch trunk cut from quick-dry polyester and spandex with a water-repellent finish, invisible zip pocket, drainage eyelet, and bold graphic treatments that push beyond the standard washed-out beach palette. Available in both 19-inch and 21-inch outseams, it is engineered to move cleanly from paddle-outs to pool decks with minimal fuss. Countering it is the Classic Trunk 17", a stripped-back staple with clean lines, minimal branding, and an easy shorter cut that feels rooted in vintage surf culture while still delivering dependable quick-dry performance. Together, the collection hits the sweet spot between technical utility and everyday wearability, exactly where Brixton tends to do its best work.
Presented by Brixton.
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Mindhunter / Season 2
Almost two years after its premiere, Minhunter is finally making a return. Season two will pick up a few years later and will follow Ford and Tench as they try to solve the Atlanta murders of 1979-81 by interviewing new serial killers including Charles Manson and Son of Sam, as well as a returning Ed Kemper. The series comes back to Netflix on August 16, 2019.
The World's First 1260
At just 22 years old, Mitchie Brusco is already making history. The pro skateboarder landed the world's first 1260 during the Skateboard Big Air final at the X Games Minneapolis. This comes almost exactly 20 years after Tony Hawk complete the first-ever 900.
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The Matrix 20th Anniversary Announcement
20 years ago, The Matrix released in theaters and changed what was possible in filmmaking forever. The choreography, cinematography, and story turned action movies into art. Now The Matrix has been restored in in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and will receive a limited re-release Dolby Cinemas this August.
The Peanut Butter Falcon Featurette
Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz first met Zack Gottsagen at a camp for people with disabilities eight years ago. Over dinner, Zack said he wanted to be a movie star — and Tyler and Michael said that wouldn't happen. Then Zack challenged them to make a movie and put him in it — and now it's happened. Watch the trailer for The Peanut Butter Falcon now.
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RiseGuide
RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
Presented by RiseGuide.
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PLQR Smart Sticky Note
Private Label QR turns ordinary household labels into dynamic digital reference points, using durable QR stickers that link physical objects to editable information accessible from any smartphone camera. Once attached to a box, appliance, container, suitcase, or keepsake, each label can store notes, photos, instructions, contact details, or organizational data that can be updated anytime without replacing the sticker itself. The system feels especially useful for the kind of real-world friction most smart-home products ignore, from labeling moving boxes and organizing pantry goods to leaving appliance instructions for Airbnb guests or preserving the stories tied to family heirlooms. With no app required and built-in controls for private, public, or group visibility, the platform lands somewhere between modern inventory management and a digital memory layer for everyday objects.
Presented by PLQR.
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Lizzo Tiny Desk Concert
Lizzo gave everyone something more exciting with her recent Tiny Desk Concert. The singer and her flute — which probably has more Instagram followers than you — performed a three-song set at the NPR headquarters. During the show, she busted out "Cuz I Love You" and "Truth Hurts" before shutting it down with "Juice", featuring none other than Sasha.
