How Steely Dan Composes a Song
Discover the complex, jazz-influenced methods behind two of the greatest rock composers of all time — Steely Dan's Walter Becker and Donald Fagen.
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Dank Myths Debunked
It's 4/20, a day for friends to gather around the hookah and smoke themselves into a stupor with America's favorite semi-illicit substance. Mashable debunks some of the legends surrounding the holiday for those still sober enough to watch.
MagLev World Speed Record
The 846th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, New Mexico, have broken the magnetically levitated world speed record by pushing a rocket-powered test sled to 633 miles per hour.
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Nike Vapor Pro 3
Nike's Vapor Pro 3 delivers the bounce and explosiveness needed to maximize support in any hard-court scenario. Springy Air Zoom cushioning and a new rubber compound make the shoe the lightest Vapor yet, while the same midsole foam and outsole tread from the Vapor 2 continue to secure your footing for sharper cuts during side-to-side rallies and quick scrambles at the net. Structurally refined with a deeper flex notch for improved flexibility and responsiveness, the Vapor Pro 3 is ready from the opening serve to wherever life takes you long after the final point.
Presented by Nike.
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Simple App
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.
Presented by Simple App.
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The Power of a Photograph
Saying a picture is worth a thousand words may sound cliche, but in some instances it's actually true. In times of war, peace, happiness or sorrow, there's always a photograph to capture every human emotions. The COOPH team has compiled some of history's most iconic images to create this inspiring tribute to photography.
Why You Can't Trust Unanimous Decisions
Derek Abbott talks about how trustworthy a majority decision is, and how a unanimous decision probably can't be trusted at all.
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The Magnificent Seven Teaser Trailer
Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lee Byung-hun, Manuel Garcia Rulfo, Martin Sensmeier are the seven baddest men in the west in Antoine Fuqua's modern remake of the 1960 western. Set to hit theaters September 23, 2016.
Honest Trailers: Superman Returns
Superman Returns is so boring that the thought of Nicholas Cage as the Man of Steel seems like a non-stop thrill ride.
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Webroot Total Protection
As the school year ramps up, so does time spent online, making back-to-school season a natural time to refresh your digital security. Webroot offers flexible protection for computers, phones, and tablets, with standalone options or multi-device bundles covering everything from suspicious links and malware to network monitoring and password management. Built to work quietly in the background, Webroot uses less device space and installs and scans quickly, helping keep everyday browsing, homework, and family routines running smoothly without unnecessary interruptions. With plans for one, three, or five devices and savings of up to 40%, it's a straightforward way to add a little more peace of mind to the new school year.
Presented by Webroot.
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Minecraft Marketplace
Minecraft's greatest strength has always been the creativity of its community, and the Minecraft Marketplace is where that imagination comes to life. Home to thousands of creator-made add-ons, adventure maps, skin packs, texture packs, mashups, mini games, and survival worlds, the Marketplace offers endless ways to reshape the familiar block-built universe. Through July 28, the annual Summer Sale makes exploring even easier, with more than 300 Marketplace items discounted by up to 33%. Whether you're looking to reinvent your next survival world or dive into a completely new adventure, it's one of the easiest ways to keep Minecraft feeling fresh.
Presented by Minecraft.
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Dayvon's Dream
Growing up with nine siblings on the streets of South Los Angeles, Dayvon Ross' outlet was always football. He trained his whole life to make it pro but an injury kept him on the sidelines. After months of rehab, the wide receiver was signed to the Washington Redskins. In this touching tribute, Ross' mother narrates his 23-year journey to the NFL.
Magic Instruments
Magic Instruments wants everyone to be able to play the guitar — without all the years of practice, study, and affinity for music.
