Black Panther is a landmark film, and not just for its starring roles for African American actors or box office success. For the first time since Heath Ledger's Joker, Black Panther introduced a villain that was cheered on nearly as much as the hero of the film. Killmonger challenged T'Challa not just physically, but emotionally and philosophically. Lessons From the Screenplay looks at how Black Panther created a villain that more than just someone to root against.
The Leatherman multi-tool seems ubiquitous now, but before it became a household name, creator Tim Leatherman thought he might never get it to the public. Years of design in Tim's garage and hundreds of rejections were almost enough to make him give up — but he didn't, and the Leatherman tool is now known the world over as a must-have for the outdoors, military, and everyday carry.
The deepest point on Earth is the Marianas Trench, nearly 7.5 miles below sea level in the Pacific Ocean. At that depth the pressure is enormous — enough to crush anything used to living on the surface like an aluminum can. So what would happen if you detonated a nuclear bomb there? Kurgesagt looks at what might happen, and the surprising results.
Vouch Mobile is rethinking the phone plan around the idea that premium service shouldn't require a premium price tag. The Premium Monthly plan pairs unlimited talk, text, and data with hotspot access, international calling perks, and a streamlined digital-first experience that puts account management directly in the app. Rather than burying value behind complicated bundles or long-term commitments, Vouch focuses on transparent pricing, modern mobile essentials, and the flexibility to start or stop service without the usual carrier friction. For travelers, students, and anyone tired of traditional wireless fine print, it offers a refreshingly straightforward alternative to the big-carrier playbook
Simple Life takes a more approachable approach to weight management, replacing rigid dieting and calorie counting with personalized habits, daily guidance, and a little help from AI. The app builds a plan around your goals and lifestyle, then brings together food and hydration tracking, movement, fasting, weight progress, and personalized insights in one streamlined experience. Its Avo AI coach provides daily check-ins and tailored guidance, while tools like the NutriScanner make logging meals and understanding what you're eating easier. It's a modern wellness platform built around consistency rather than extremes, designed to make healthier routines feel more manageable in everyday life.
The present, the future, and now, the past: Matt Groening is completing the third phase of his domination of animated series with Disenchantment. The show centers around the kingdom of Dreamland, the rebel-rousing Princess Bea, and her group of misfits. The series will be available to stream August 17, 2018, on Netflix.
The world has changed, and the cast of The Walking Dead must change with it. Season nine will see the end of Rick Grimes character, and the cast will have to deal with themselves as much as the zombie onslaught. New showrunner Angela Lang has previewed a crumbling world that looks to be as much a character as the cast. The Walking Dead's ninth season premieres October 7, 2018 on AMC.
"It's Psycho in space." That's George R. R. Martin's own description of Nightflyers, a new series coming to SyFy based on his novella of the same name. In a turn from the familiar setting of his massively popular Game of Thrones, Nightflyers finds the crew of a spaceship carrying a mysterious being that must not be let loose on Earth, at all costs. The 10-part series comes to SyFy Fall of 2018.
Meet Joe Martinez. For the last 25 years, this Brooklyn-based mechanic has kept the vintage bowling alleys of the 40s and 50s ticking. These retro pinsetter machines are regularly replaced, making Martinez part of a dying breed. In this short profile, he takes you behind the lanes to showcase the traditional methods of old-school pinsetter mechanics.
Kenneth Cole's latest men's sandal collection is proof that summer footwear can be both polished and practical. The lineup pairs premium leather uppers with cushioned insoles and flexible arch support, creating sandals built for everything from weekend errands to vacation getaways. Styles like the Worly and Willy offer classic thong silhouettes with elevated finishes, while the Wassen introduces a modern two-tone look and the Wooper delivers a refined leather slide that works just as well with linen trousers as it does with shorts. Comfortable enough for all-day wear and versatile enough for nearly any warm-weather outfit, these are the kind of sandals that earn a permanent place in your summer rotation.
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.
DC Comics is taking Teen Titans out of the comics and into the real world — a very dark and sinister real world. The Titans have grown up and left the bright colors and hopeful storylines of series like the animated Teen Titans Go! behind. The Comic-Con trailer shows Dick Grayson as Robin, with none of mentor Batman's qualms about taking lives. Titans will be available only on DC's new streaming-only service sometime in Fall 2018.
AMC's Breaking Bad prequel Better Call Saul is returning for its fourth season on August 6, 2018. After Jimmy was barred from practicing law for a year, all he has to do is keep his nose clean and maintain a job and he'll be back in. Sounds easy, but for Jimmy, that's going to be a tall order. The series returns August 6, 2018.
