As the personal computer and video game revolution swept the West during the COld War 80s, something similar was happening in the Soviet Bloc countries of the East. Sharing software and purchasing hardware was easy for anyone west of the Berlin Wall, but scarcity and government regulations made it much more difficult on the other side. Here's how gaming was done and the lengths programmers went to to make it happen.
The Star War Universe is expanding further and going beyond virtual reality and into hyper-reality. The collaboration between Lucasfilm, ILMxLAB and The VOID will send players to the planet of Mustafar disguised as Stormtroopers to go on a Rebel mission and recover Imperial intelligence. Although there doesn't appear to be any lightsaber action, the multi-sensory experience will include a blaster battle with a giant lava monster. Tickets are on sale now for the winter debut at Disney Springs in Orlando and Downtown Disney in Anaheim.
The Blade Runner soundtrack was 80s music at its best. Composed by Vangelis, the synth sounds he created with the Yamaha CS-80 were legendary and still hold up 35 years later. Using a mix of vintage hardware and modern plug-ins, Justin Delay breaks down the music and shows you how to recreate the classic tunes yourself.
It gives your hair body and volume, and it does so with only five ingredients. Formulated with only Bentonite, organic shea butter, organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, and a minimal fragrance, the OXFORDhill Texture Styling Clay delivers hair a high hold with a matte finish. It coats every strand, creating hair that looks thicker, sheds less, and has enough volume to cover the scalp. Styles can be re-shaped throughout the day, and locks will remain nourished, while the natural formula soothes scalps and won't clog pores.
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It's the biggest, most expensive LEGO kit yet — the massive, 7,500-piece Millennium Falcon. To compete the whole thing could take you days, weeks maybe. But with the magic of time-lapse, it'll only take about 90 seconds.
Not to be outdone by the 80s, the 90s had some car chases that were in a league of their own. From James Bond to Nic Cage, these ten car chases could hold their own against anything from the hallowed 80s.
On the road or just a long country walk, Aspinal of London's Leather Hunter Flask is the perfect companion. Made from stainless steel, the flask is sized to slip into a pocket for a nip of your favorite drink wherever you go. Fine, full-grain leather binding holds two cups to share with a friend.
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Staying connected when traveling abroad can be a headache. Roamless makes it easy. Their eSIM-based service works in 181 destinations worldwide, delivering fast mobile data, hotspot support, and zero speed limits. Simply download the app, install the eSIM, and enjoy pay-as-you-go service at rates that are up to 90% cheaper than traditional roaming and data that never expires. New members get a $1.25 free credit to test it out.
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Eminem has made a career of epic takedowns. This time, his ire on one man: Donald Trump. The rapper has some scathing remarks for Trump and his conduct since taking the Oval Office earlier this year.
From reading quotes by studio execs, you'd think Rotten Tomatoes was solely responsible for the film industries struggles — unless the film earns a "fresh" rating. For a simple review aggregate site, Rotten Tomatoes takes a lot of flack. But what seems like just adding averaging positive and negative reviews isn't quite so simple. Vox looks at how the websites rankings are actually calculated.
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