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.
RTA's latest men's collection doubles down on the Los Angeles label's mix of bold design, premium materials, and rebellious streetwear attitude. The new arrivals span denim, outerwear, tees, knits, shorts, and accessories, with standout pieces like the brand's signature denim and statement jackets bringing a sharper edge to everyday dressing. Relaxed silhouettes and distinctive details keep the lineup unmistakably RTA, while versatile layers make the collection easy to work into an existing wardrobe. It's a fresh selection for those who prefer their staples with a little more attitude.
Hushd Avera from Good Sleep Co. is designed to make the bedroom a quieter, more comfortable place to sleep, pairing a premium construction with a clean, understated aesthetic. Built with thoughtful materials and engineered for everyday comfort, the Avera takes a straightforward approach to upgrading the sleep setup without unnecessary complexity. It's the kind of bedroom essential that fits easily into a modern space while keeping the focus where it belongs: better nights and more comfortable mornings. Enjoy 15% off with code UNSNORE15.
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.
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.
London Sock Co.'s Retro Stripe Collection draws from vintage athletic wear, bringing the timeless appeal of retro varsity-inspired stripes into everyday rotation. Knitted from a soft organic cotton blend with a comfortable ribbed construction, the mid-calf socks strike the balance between nostalgic sport styling and modern versatility. Their understated design pairs just as naturally with broken-in denim and suede sneakers as it does with loafers, chinos, or weekend shorts. Produced using carbon-free manufacturing and hand-finished for a refined feel, the Retro Stripe Collection is the finishing touch to a great outfit.
Giovanni's Classic Bundle brings the essentials of a streamlined men's grooming routine together in one set. The $40.96 Art of Giovanni bundle includes a 2-in-1 Daily Shampoo & Conditioner with ginseng and eucalyptus, a Daily Cleansing Body Bar, Strong Hold Hair Styling Gel, and Styling Hair Clay, covering everything from the morning shower to finishing a style. Built around Giovanni's salon-inspired approach to grooming, the collection pairs botanical ingredients with performance-focused formulas designed to keep the routine simple without sacrificing results.
We all know James Bond is an international playboy, but 007's way with women can border on creepy. Featuring clips from For Your Eyes Only and Thunderball, here's a supercut of some vintage Bond moments that wouldn't quite fly in a modern movie.
When you press send and fire off those LOLs and emoji-laden messages, you know they go to a cell phone tower somewhere. But how do those texts get from your device to the tower and finally to your recipient? AsapScience tells you all about mobile technology.