Satellites have become an indispensable part of our communications infrastructure. They've made global communications and research a reality, allowing us to communicate and learn about our planet in ways never thought possible. SSL is at the forefront of satellite design and manufacturing. All you need to do is pick up the phone — and have a hefty amount of cash in your bank account. Here's how a satellite gets to space, from ordering to design, building, and launch.
Director Austin Vesely takes a bite out of the horror genre for his first feature film. Backed by studio A24, the slasher stars Chance the Rapper and Deadpool 2's Zazie Beetz as a pair of delivery drivers who work for "a pretty shitty pizza place" that just happens to be built on a gateway to Hell. When their fellow drivers start getting sliced up, the two attempt to track down the culprit who may, or may not, be a werewolf. The film also stars some other familiar faces like Stranger Things's Joe Keery, Will Brill from The OA, and Paul Scheer as well as some pretty gnarly ghosts.
Every pinball machine has similar features, but no two pinball machines are alike. Flippers, bumpers, and gravity combine to make for a game of randomness and chance — but it isn't as random as it looks. Vox digs deep into the theory of pinball to show how randomness isn't really a feature and how to dramatically increase your score.
After redefining luxury skincare, Augustinus Bader is applying the same scientific rigor to haircare. Powered by Professor Augustinus Bader's patented TFC8 technology, a platform backed by more than 30 years of research, the collection is designed to support healthier, stronger, and fuller-looking hair from root to tip while addressing signs of damage and scalp imbalance. The lineup spans everything from The Shampoo and The Conditioner to targeted treatments like The Hair Oil, The Leave-In Hair Treatment, The Scalp Treatment, and The Hair Revitalizing Complex supplement, with each formula clinically tested to deliver measurable results. Rather than masking problems, Augustinus Bader's approach focuses on creating the ideal environment for healthier hair, bringing the same breakthrough innovation that transformed skincare to an entirely new category.
Nike's Vapor Pro 3 delivers the bounce and explosiveness needed to maximize support in any hard-court scenario. Springy Air Zoom cushioning and a new rubber compound make the shoe the lightest Vapor yet, while the same midsole foam and outsole tread from the Vapor 2 continue to secure your footing for sharper cuts during side-to-side rallies and quick scrambles at the net. Structurally refined with a deeper flex notch for improved flexibility and responsiveness, the Vapor Pro 3 is ready from the opening serve to wherever life takes you long after the final point.
If you're not a car owner or a VIP, the chances of you getting a tour of Tesla's Fremont factory are slim and even if you do, getting one led by CEO Elon Musk is nearly impossible. Until now. The engineer entrepreneur guides you through his California car manufacturing plant where the Model 3 is produced. During the walkthrough, Musk talks about the importance of robots and humans, production speed, and the brand's most popular colors.
You probably know the exact region or even vineyard your wine comes from. But what about that cork in the bottle? Although they seem menial, that plug is just as vital to your glass of Cab as the grapes inside and the method used to harvest the cork to make them is equally as strenuous. The delicate process begins in Portugal with a group of harvesters that have been keeping the tradition alive for generations.
Old of age and reaching the end of his reign, King Lear calls his family together to make a striking announcement — he will divide his kingdom between his three daughters. Each one makes a pleasant statement to their father, with the exception of the youngest, whose piece of the kingdom is split between the two elder siblings. She's then left to fend for herself until the death of her father, while the two older sisters begin a war to oust Lear before his reign has ended. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emile Watson, and Florence Pugh, King Lear comes to Amazon Prime August 20, 2018.
The Queen of Soul wasn't just a soul singer; she embodied soul itself. Franklin had 112 singles hit the charts, won 18 Grammys, and brought her gospel background to the forefront of music. Vox looks at Franklin's roots in the church and how that laid the groundwork for her amazing career as one of the greatest singers of all time.
Carbonite takes the stress out of protecting the files you don't realize you need until they're gone. The cloud backup service automatically saves files and photos in the background as they're created, eliminating storage caps and the hassle of manual backups. Everything is encrypted and accessible from any device, so if a laptop crashes, gets damaged, or disappears, you can restore your data to a new machine without starting from scratch. It's the kind of set-it-and-forget-it service that quietly does its job until the moment you need it most.
The return to routine deserves a wardrobe that can keep pace. Nike's Back to School Collection is built for wherever the season takes you. The Nike Par ADV Golf Jacket delivers weather-ready protection from the first tee to rainy commutes, while the Nike Club Wool Varsity Jacket brings timeless athletic style into cooler evenings. Heading beyond the pavement, the ACG "Misery Ridge" GORE-TEX Jacket is ready for changing mountain conditions. Complete the look with vintage icons like the Air Jordan 4 Retro or lace up the Nike Alphafly 3 when it's time to chase your next personal best. Whether you're heading back to campus, back to the office, or simply back into your routine, Nike's latest collection is built for the season ahead.
James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal return to the 70s for another round of The Deuce. The second season picks up five years later and everything has changed as the New York porn scene enters its Golden years. The show returns to HBO September 9, 2018.
Tinker Hatfield is a legend in the sneaker world. The architect turned Nike shoe designer made a name for himself designing icons like the Air Max 1, Nike MAGs, and his collaborations with Michael Jordan. While at his Portland warehouse, Hatfield reminisces about some of his big career moments as well as the inspirations that fuel his creative process.
