It's the laziest move in music — ending with a fade out. Don't know how to end a song? Fade it out. Someone else writing the songs you're playing? Fade it out. It's a technique that only came around with the advent of the recording console, and Vox thinks it should make a comeback.
There's no one quite like you — not even all the other tattooed, skinny jeaned, horn-rim glasses, 80s hairstyled, iPhone-toting, selfie-taking, denim jacket-wearing, bearded, and pierced people. In other words, you're unique. Just like everyone else wearing the uniform. And Dissolve created this faux ad that mocks the ever-cringworthy nature of youth advertising as a testament to your individuality.
Old Spice has entertained us with their commercials for years, full of nonsensical characters in even more nonsensical scenarios. With their latest project, they upped their usual 30-second spot to a full-length feature film, and just like their spray deodorant, it's invisible. Starring, well it doesn't really metter. You can't see them anyway.
Selling an e-bike usually means dealing with flaky buyers, lowball offers, and awkward meetups. Upway replaces that entire process with a streamlined online alternative built specifically for pre-owned electric bikes. Sellers fill out a quick two-minute form, receive a guaranteed offer within 48 hours, then ship the bike using a box and prepaid label provided by Upway or schedule a home pickup. Once the bike arrives at the company's refurbishment hub, payment is issued via bank transfer, Venmo, or PayPal. The result is a faster, more predictable way to sell your ride while giving the bike a second life through professional refurbishment.
For those who take late-night calls that turn into early flights, the Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase is the only plus-one you need. Crafted from black canvas and leather with a silhouette as sharp as your pitch deck, it carries the precision of a briefcase and the utility of an overnight bag. Inside, there's a place for everything — laptop, documents, business cards, a change of clothes—because chaos isn't part of your carry-on. Finished with a leather strap, suitcase clip, and clean lines, it's built for long days and global nights.
Netflix is back with what looks to be another binge-worthy true crime documentary. The story goes, in 2003 Juan Catalan was arrested for the murder of a 16-year-old girl. Pleading innocence, he claimed that he had been at a Dodgers game along with 56,000 other people at the time. With no way to prove his whereabouts, the defense called their greatest witness — Larry David. Get the full story when Long Shot starts streaming September 29, 2017.
Stranger Things as a video game? You know you'd play that. Netflix gives their hit series an 8-bit makeover in the style of a classic RPG, complete with inventory management and experience points.
No longer a cliche of indie filmmaking, the super shallow focus has made its way into big budget film. In a more technical examination, the Nerdwriter looks at the use of super shallow focus in the Amazon's The Handmaid's Tale. Using massive apertures and close-ups, director Reed Morano set the tone of the show as being from the inner perspective of main character Offred.
He's a chef, a rapper, and now Action Bronson is going to add match maker to his repertoire. The modern day renaissance man will play cupid for complete strangers by setting them up on first dates. Instead of dinner and a movie, think more like sausage truck and a graveyard, with Bronson providing commentary along the way. The series will take place over eight episodes and will air exclusively on Snapchat.
The ETENWOLF Vortex S6 is a dual-cylinder powerhouse built to tackle everything from pickup and RV tires to bikes and inflatables. It pumps a 31-inch pickup tire from 30 to 35 PSI in just a minute, thanks to 1.5 CFM airflow, while the integrated air bleeder valve lets off-roaders instantly deflate and reinflate for traction on sand, mud, or rocks. Designed for nonstop performance, its active cooling system handles heavy-duty trucks without overheating, and the massive 19,200 mAh battery inflates up to 18 F‑150 tires per charge with 45 W PD fast charging for rapid recharge. Add precision digital pressure readouts, specialized RV/pickup modes, on-board accessory storage, and a 10-year lifespan built into precision-engineered cylinders, and the S6 earns its keep for serious vehicle owners.
Vita Coco is turning up the sweet-and-tart with its newest Frosted Lemonade Treats, the latest addition to its popular coconut water-inspired lineup. Following hits like Strawberries & Creme and Orange & Creme, this flavor pairs zesty lemon with a coconutty finish for a refreshingly indulgent twist. Designed as a small moment of escape, Frosted Lemonade Treats transform a hectic commute or cluttered desk into a sunnier state of mind, delivering the functional benefits of coconut water with bold, pronounceable ingredients. Available nationwide in stores and online, it's the ultimate pick-me-up for anyone who wants a mindful, mood-boosting treat that feels like summer in a bottle.
For his 100th film, director Takashi Miike has adapted the manga by Hiroaki Samura into a full-length feature. The film follows Samurai Manji living in Japan after being cursed with immortality. The only way out is killing more men, leading to some Tarantino-esque gore and insane action sequences. Starring Takuya Kimura and Hana Sugisaki, Blade of the Immortal is slated for release November 3, 2017.
Baxter Zevcenko has it pretty good. He's the head of a high school crime ring, nobody messes with his business, and he's got the girl he's always dreamed about — until he gets kidnapped by a shamanistic bounty hunter named Jackson Ronin. In this short based on the South African novel of the same name, Baxter watches Jackson summon something not of this world in the slums around Capetown.