Breaking Bad is officially 10 years old. To celebrate the show's anniversary, Aaron Paul is giving fans the chance to cook with him and Heisenberg in the infamous RV where Walt and Jesse started their Meth empire. Don't get too excited, unfortunately, it sounds like the only thing you'll be breaking is some eggs. But during his video shoot, Aaron finds out the old RV has a surprising new owner.
One of the most consequential companies to come out of Silicon Valley is one you've probably never heard of. The story of General Magic starts in 1989 at Apple, when Marc Porat convinced then-CEO John Scully that the future of computing was in a device that would marry communications, computers, and consumer electronics — the germ that would spawn the smartphones we know today. When Apple lost interest, General Magic was created by some of Apple's project members. Those people would go on to start some of the websites and design the devices we know today, like eBay, the iPod, and Blackberry. General Magic premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and will have a broader release later this year.
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory finished digitizing recently-declassified footage of atmospheric nuclear tests from the height of the Cold War. All the chilling film is available on their YouTube channel — and they are terrifying to watch. The video here is from a test on the infamous Bikini Atoll site called Operation Hardtack. The detonation causes a huge water burst that causes an ominous black mushroom cloud to rise from the ocean — a dark reminder of the power of the Nuclear Age.
Equal parts style and utility, the Aspinal of London Weekend Bag is designed for seamless transitions from locker room to boardroom. Handcrafted from durable, lightweight nylon canvas with premium full-grain leather trim, this refined carryall balances contemporary masculinity with practical function. A spacious main compartment, internal pockets, and an external zippered pocket keep your essentials neatly organized, while leather handles and a detachable webbing shoulder strap offer versatile carry options. Perfect as a gym bag, travel companion, or lightweight cabin bag, it's a sophisticated essential for life on the move.
A nod to the alpine ritual of earning your moments, the 16oz Sèrpa tumbler from SMMT fuses rugged utility with refined design. Named by reversing Après, the Sèrpa is built for that golden hour sip after a day outdoors. It features vacuum-insulated 18/8 stainless steel, a leak-proof, knurled steel lid that magnetically nests underneath the tumbler for hands-free, on-the-go sipping. The featured color, Campfire Caramel, headlines SMMT's Mud Season launch — a salute to the rugged few who embrace the off season. Limited to 980 units — the vertical meters of their Park City home mountains — it joins the brand's small-batch 980 Collection, a series of collectible, story-driven drops inspired by outdoor lifestyle.
Nigerian 11-year-old Kareem Waris Olamilekan creates hyperrealistic portraits at a level far above his young age. Kareem hopes to one day be as successful as his heroes Michelangelo and Arinze Stanley Egbengwu — and it looks like he's well on his way to achieving that goal.
Bridesmaids director Paul Feig turns his attention from comedy to mystery for A Simple Favor. Starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, the film follows the unlikely friendship of two suburban moms whose relation takes a turn for the bizarre after one of them suddenly disappears. Based on the Darcey Bell novel, it's slated for release September 14, 2018.
Breaking the boundaries between elegance and ease, Collars & Co. introduces the Velocity Pull-On Performance Pant — redefining what a modern pant can be. Designed for a tailored look with maximum flexibility, these pants feature a sleek pull-on construction, elastic waistband, and a functional fly with a faux button closure. The 4-way stretch fabric moves with you, while wrinkle resistance keeps things sharp from commute to cocktails. It's everything you want in a performance pant — without looking like one.
Given the size of the heel, you'd be forgiven for thinking Nike's Vomero 18 running shoes were designed for hardcore racers. Instead, their dual-density midsole of lightweight ZoomX foam and responsive ReactX foam is designed to give everyday runners the most cushioned ride possible. The upper is made from engineered mesh for breathability, while the plush tongue and lining boost comfort. On the bottom, the outsole sports a pod system with a new traction pattern for added agility and smoother heel-to-toe transitions. Now available in an eye-popping bright green, orange, and silver colorway.
Stranger Things kicks off its usual series of ambiguous advertising to promote season three. For its first teaser, the series gives off some major Dawn of the Dead vibes with this vintage mall commercial. But maybe instead of a zombie outbreak, the food court will be taken over by a horde of blood-thirsty Demogorgons. Luckily, no matter what goes down, Demodog master Steve Harrington will be close by manning the Scoops Ahoy Ice Cream shop. The series returns summer 2019.
The 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed saw several new records. Volkswagen's I.D. R electric Pikes Peak car set a record at the hill climb, and both Roborace and Siemens made the first totally autonomous runs of the course — with very different vehicles. Roborace made it's historic run with a specially-designed car and watching it navigate the track is a glimpse into the future of transportation.