With the rise of Instagram, at-home photography is more important then ever, and the only way to get professional looking photos is with a studio. The real equipment can set you way back, or you can create your own for a fraction of the cost. In this DIY tutorial, you'll learn all of the lighting and background tips and tricks to getting great looking pictures.
Danny Rand has been away for a long, long time. Now he's back, and ready to wrest control of his family's company from the dark forces that have infiltrated it. Finn Jones stars in Iron Fist, the story of a boy presumed dead in a plane crash with his parents. Found alive by Buddhist monks, Danny trained as a kung-fu master with supernatural hands. The series completes the cast of The Defenders, with Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Daredevil, and begins streaming on Netflix March 17, 2017.
Although Paul Thomas Anderson claims his 2012 film The Master isn't an exact retelling of the birth of Scientology, the similarities can't just be a coincidence. Not only do characters seem to be inspired by the religion, but one scene in particular greatly resembles their auditing process. In this video essay, Evan Puschak dissects the exchange between Joaquin Phoenix and Philip Seymour Hoffman to show how the film directly links to their Oxford Capacity Analysis, and therefore gives some insight into how the religion of Scientology functions.
Plenty of credit cards offer reward programs, but navigating their myriad rules can be more trouble than it's worth. The Robinhood Gold Card offers 3% cash back across the board, with 5% cash back when you book travel through the Robinhood Travel portal, providing simple-to-understand rewards on your spending. Exclusively for Robinhood Gold members, it also offers a host of added benefits, like trip protection, travel and emergency assistance, and a VISA Signature concierge. In addition, it's easy to create virtual cards for more secure online spending and add members of any age to help build credit, with built-in tools for tracking family spending, setting spending limits, and locking lost cards. To ensure it looks as good as it works, the card itself is hefty stainless steel with a fitting golden finish.
Puffer jackets are warm. Filled with too much insulation, though, and they become more "puff" than "jacket". The Davos from Collars & Co. uses a clever build to maintain a sleek look. Its hood removes in seconds, taking the jacket from full coverage to a form more fitting for a night out. Lightweight poly-fill insulation provides plenty of warmth; tactical stitching and smartly placed pockets complete the package.
John Collins is the brain behind the design for the world record-holding paper airplane flight for distance. He stopped by Harvard University for a presentation to students in the master's in design engineering program, and afterwords showed them how to fold his record-breaking airplane. Check out more of John's airplane designs, with instructions on how to fold your own.
Amazon Dash Buttons have been making our lives easier by restocking our paper towels and laundry detergent at a moments notice. Now, those handy buttons can do more than just order your pantry essentials. Using the company's customizable IoT Button, programmer Nathan Pryor linked one up to directly donate money to the American Civil Liberties Union. Stick it on your desk or laptop, and every time you see our current president's latest terrible tweet, you can ease your tension by pressing the button and sending five dollars to support the ACLU.
Kobe Bryant tragically passed away nearly five years ago, yet his legacy is arguably stronger than ever, with countless athletes citing his "Mamba mentality" as inspiration. Nike's Kobe Bryant Collection lets them show support on and off the court. Included are Dri-FIT essentials like shorts and tees, Therma-FIT hoodies and pants for hangouts and cool weather sessions, and, of course, a lineup of signature sneakers.
Looktech AI Glasses bring cutting-edge technology to your daily life with personalized AI assistance right at your fingertips — or rather, on your face — that seamlessly integrates into your routine. By simply saying "Hey Memo," transform your efficiency with hands-free calls and music playback to object recognition, text translation, and conversation transcription, to effortlessly navigate life. Also equipped with a 13MP camera and 2K video capability, capture memories hands-free, ensuring you never miss a moment with these glasses. A 14-hour battery life and an ultra-light frame delivers all-day comfort and utility, while customizable lens options add versatility and style. From recording life's moments to managing your day, Looktech AI Glasses is the ultimate smart companion.
When most people quit their jobs and sell off all their possessions, it's to spend their lives traveling the world, doing good works, or pursuing their lifelong dream. Steve Feltham did the latter. Steve bought a van and has lived alone on the shores of Loch Ness for 25 years, patiently waiting for some sign of the Loch's famous monster.
After eight years in the White House, Barack Obama is wasting no time taking advantage of retirement. The 44th president was't allowed to partake in water sports of any kind during his two terms, so his post-presidency order was head to the British Virgin Islands. After two days of practice on Richard Branson's private island, he took on the Virgin founder in a kitesurfing contest, and obviously dominated.