With the normalization of relations between the United States and Cuba, Americans are finally beginning to get a look at the island nation and its vibrant culture. Due to government restrictions, there are no skate shops, so breaking a deck could mean going months without skating. VICE and Team Stance head to the island to get an in-depth look at skateboarding there.
You've probably heard that Apple is building a massive spaceship in Cupertino, California. The $5 billion headquarters will house 13,000 employees and span 2,800,000 square feet, containing an underground auditorium, 100,000 square foot wellness center, and seven cafes. Outside, the 176-acre lot will be surrounded by a man-made forest, while a 30 acre inner courtyard will include a pond and an assortment of fruit trees. Although the facility isn't due to open until early 2017, Matthew Roberts takes you on an early drone tour of the impressive Apple Campus 2 site.
With self-driving, electric cars claiming to be the inevitable future of the automobile, will anyone produce a driver-centric electric vehicle? Nissan's BladeGlider is a forward-thinking electric automobile, designed to enhance the driving experience — for humans.
While much of the world has gone paperless, there's still a place in every home for a printer, scanner, and copying machine. HP's Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One does all three. The eponymous tanks hold up to two years or 6,000 pages of ink, which is included in the box, and have a proprietary spill-free refill system. Self-healing WiFi provides a dependable connection for all devices via the HP app, enabling wireless scanning, copying, and printing, with the latter supporting borderless photos. Smart illuminating buttons make on-device use a breeze, and built-in HP Wolf Essential Security protects the printer from cyber threats. Available now for $70 off.
The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 is built for those who refuse to choose between pavement and the path less traveled. Designed for trail running and hiking, it features a new ReactX foam midsole for a softer, more responsive ride with a lower carbon footprint. The lightweight mesh upper keeps things breathable while locking out dirt, while Nike's All Terrain Compound rubber delivers maximum support and traction in any condition. A Flywire midfoot wrap ensures a snug, secure fit when the terrain gets tricky. Whether you're chasing speed on the road or adventure in the wild, the Pegasus Trail 5 is laced and ready.
After turning a 3D printer into a tattoo artist, Pierre Emm and Johan da Silveir took their project to a much larger scale. The duo teamed up with engineer David Thomasson at Autodesk to turn an industrial robot into an ink master. Named Tatoué, the robot uses the same process as a 3D printer, working off scanned images to apply the design onto the body. While everyone involved anxiously watches, we get one step closer to the robot apocalypse as it gives its first tattoo to Pierre.
Even without the lyrics, the music of Kanye West is a sonic spectacle. But other than the keyboards, vocals, and beats, what else is in there? BORT has a few of Kanye's favorite vocal embellishments.
Low-calorie and alcohol-free, Five's Infuzed THC Seltzers let you unwind with no regrets. They're designed to replace traditional booze, with 2mg of delta-9 THC, 2mg of CBD, and additional cannabinoids to deliver good vibes with every sip. The buzz will begin in under 15 minutes, and because it's plant-powered, you can relax and enjoy the ride without worrying about the hangover that inevitably follows. Naturally flavored in Black Cherry, Grapefruit, and Guava Passionfruit, each refreshing can is just 40 calories, allowing you to savor the moment guilt-free.
Whether you prefer a clean-shaven face or a bit of stubble, The Chairman Pro from Manscaped has you covered. This versatile shaver comes with two pivoting, interchangeable heads — a SkinSafe Four-Blade foil for a close shave, and a SkinSafe stubble trimmer with two length settings for the perfect 5 o'clock shadow. It's also waterproof, rechargeable, with a battery that lasts up to 75 minutes per charge, and has an LED screen to see the charge level, a travel lock, a precision trimmer edge, and an included charger and travel case. Enjoy 25% the Chairman during April.
Set during World War II, director Christopher Nolan returns to the Dunkirk evacuation — a mission to rescue Belgian, British, and French troops who were cut off by the German army during the Battle of France. Starring Fionn Whitehead and Tom Hardy, the film will be released July 21, 2017.
Tony Greenhand is an artist. Tony's medium is the joint. Far beyond the run-of-the-mill, dogleg spliff you're used to, Tony's fully-smokable joints are each one a consumable masterpiece.