Hello Tokyo
Massive, futuristic, and energetic are only a few of the words that can't begin to describe Tokyo. For those of us that haven't made the trip, the massive capital of Japan is seen through the lens of first-time visitor Christoph Gelep.
Massive, futuristic, and energetic are only a few of the words that can't begin to describe Tokyo. For those of us that haven't made the trip, the massive capital of Japan is seen through the lens of first-time visitor Christoph Gelep.
If you can't make it to Sydney, Australia any time soon, don't worry. You can now take a 360° virtual tour of one of the most iconic architecture achievements on Earth from your couch. Turn up your stereo and experience the Sydney Opera House with live performances.
Thomas Mayer wants you to up your table tennis game. For his thesis, he developed a real-time interface that is projected onto the table surface, allowing players to track their practice routines and displaying optimal shots.
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
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RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
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There's a lot more to Deadpool's mask than making it look cool and stuffing Ryan Reynolds head in it. Designing, 3D scanning, printing, sculpting, and making it so the actor doesn't suffocate inside are just a few of the things an entire team of people worked to create. Of course, the CGI Deadpool got as much screen time as Ryan did.
Nothing screams 70s like a buddy cop (or, in this case, P.I.) action-comedy movies. The hair, the clothes, the mustaches and sideburns — this The Nice Guys disco-era trailer will make you nostalgic for a decade you probably didn't live through.
It might be the best remake of A New Hope ever, but that's just where the problems with The Force Awakens start. Cinema Sins has a rundown of all the logic-defying content: Storm Troopers that can't aim, ultra-powerful bad guys that love to send stupid minions to screw things up, and spending all your money on an even bigger Death Star are just a few.
If you think added preservatives are bad now, you should see what they used over a hundred years ago. Copper sulfate, borax, and formaldehyde are some of the toxic chemicals that made it into foods. In 1902, Dr. Harvey W. Wiley started the Poison Squad, feeding test subjects food seasoned with chemicals and studying the effects.
The modern sneaker rotation demands versatility. One day starts with a flight across the country, the next with a coffee stop across town. The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 thrives in both worlds, combining the technical complexity of an early-2000s running shoe with the understated versatility of an everyday staple. Layered mesh, synthetic suede, and plastic accents create a distinctive honeycomb-like look, while Zoom Air cushioning and a foam midsole provide comfort for long days on your feet. Originally built for performance, the Vomero 5 has become one of Nike's most adaptable silhouettes equally comfortable navigating airport terminals, city streets, and everything in between.
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The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 continues the march toward fully autonomous floor care, combining powerful vacuuming with an equally capable mopping system in a package designed to require as little human intervention as possible. Its 25,000Pa Vormax suction, driven by a sixth-generation TurboForce motor, tackles everything from fine dust to pet hair and cat litter, while DuoScrub mopping and extendable SideReach and MopExtend technologies ensure corners, edges, and tight spaces don't get overlooked. The real centerpiece, however, is the multifunctional PowerDock, which automatically empties debris, cleans the mops, and uses hot-air drying to keep the system fresh between runs. Intelligent carpet handling, off-peak charging, and enough battery life to clean large homes in a single session round out a robot designed to do more than maintain floors. It aims to eliminate cleaning chores altogether, especially for busy households and pet owners.
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270 days and 40 million miles away, Mars lies dreaming. American astronaut Capt. William D. Stanaforth hopes to become the first human to cross the lonely distance and reach the Red Planet — if he can overcome being trapped alone inside his own head. Mark Strong stars as Stanaforth in Approaching the Unknown.