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.
Before running shoes became lifestyle staples, they were built with one purpose: logging miles. Nike revisits that era with the P-6000, a silhouette inspired by the Pegasus 25 and Pegasus 2006 that brings early-2000s running design back into everyday rotation. Layered mesh, genuine leather, and synthetic overlays create the technical look that defined the period, while a foam midsole delivers the comfort expected from a modern sneaker. Underfoot, a durable rubber outsole provides dependable traction whether navigating city streets, airport terminals, or weekend coffee runs. The P-6000 captures the grit of early performance footwear while fitting naturally into today's wardrobe.
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.
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.
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.
Summer driving season is here, bringing everything from mountain switchbacks and canyon roads to long stretches of coastal highway. While many enthusiasts chase performance through major upgrades, some of the most noticeable improvements come from the engine's ability to breathe more efficiently. FLASHARK's Cold Air Intake is designed to deliver cooler, smoother airflow than restrictive stock systems, helping improve throttle response, efficiency, and overall performance when temperatures begin to climb. Available for some of America's most popular trucks, muscle cars, and daily drivers, the bolt-on upgrade offers an accessible way to unlock additional potential without extensive modifications. Whether carving through North Carolina's Tail of the Dragon or cruising California's Pacific Coast Highway, it's a simple upgrade built to make every mile more engaging. Save an extra 20% off with code: FLS20.
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.
