Cubans are back, or at least a little more legal than they used to be. They definitely haven't gotten any cheaper, so be sure you're smoking the real thing. Cigar Obsession has some solid tips to make sure you're getting what you pay for.
Drive-ins, double features, the grindhouse horror and exploitation flicks of the 60s and 70s — they're all gone. Movies have never been cheap, but trying to get something in a theater without major studio marketing muscle is all but impossible. Death Proof stands out as the lowest point in Quentin Tarantino's otherwise stellar career, as acknowledged by the director himself, but something often overlooked is what the movie was really meant to be — a warm look back at the way cinema used to be.
Skating belongs in the city. Skating needs pavement and concrete and all the man-made architectural elements that make it so creative and spontaneous — except when it doesn't. Hermann Stene, Didrik Galasso, Henrik Lund, and Karsten Kleppan went north to the Norwegian coast to thrash mother nature's own skatepark: Frozen water and sand.
Born in 1977 during Nike's formative years, the LD-1000 was pioneered with long-distance runners in mind offering stability through every stride with its unique flared heel. As one of Nike's earliest endeavors into performance footwear, it helped cement Nike's legacy in the athletic sphere building its reputation as an olympic winner. Today, the LD-1000 returns with its original DNA woven into a Flyknit upper for a durable and breathable fit, combined with a durable waffle outsole, bringing retro running heritage into a street-ready revival that honors the past with modern running technology.
Streamlining nutrition down to a single scoop, the Factor Meal Shake is built for efficiency without sacrificing substance. Each serving delivers 30 grams of whey protein, 7 grams of fiber, and a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, creating a balanced, meal-level profile that supports energy, satiety, and muscle maintenance. Designed to mix in under a minute, it fits into busy routines as easily as a morning coffee, while a clean formula free of artificial flavors and seed oils keeps things straightforward. The result is a no-frills, high-function shake that replaces complexity with consistency, turning daily nutrition into something you can actually keep up with.
Slave over the griddle no more. The Flippy Kitchen Robot can handle the cooking, leaving you free to dream up new dishes. Using a robotic arm, cameras, and artificial intelligence, this mechanical assistant cooks perfect burgers and chicken breasts, toasts buns, fries, and even builds sandwiches, all on its own. It installs in minutes, is controlled via a simple touchscreen interface, and can even move out of your way when needed, making it an ideal addition to many a professional kitchen, or the private kitchens of the very, very lazy.
A wave of fcial hair seems to be covering the U.S., with nearly 20 percent of men rocking beards. So have we reached peak beard? Author and professor Stephen Mihm takes a look back at history to see if your rugged man stubble is on the way out.
The Old Gods are dying. As their believers wane, their power ebbs and new gods rise to take their place. But before they are gone completely, these old gods will make war against the new in one last epic battle for survival. Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel American Gods comes to Starz as an eight-episode television series April 30, 2017.
What kind of car do you build for the person-with-the-secret-identity who's driven everything? Easy. You ask the Mad Hatter of DIY engineering Colin Furze to think something up. Colin never disappoints, and his new ride for Top Gear's legendary test pilot the Stig is no exception: A former bumper car powered by a 600cc four-cylinder motorcycle engine making about 100 brake horsepower. Colin details the build process for the bumper car, and will unveil the Stig's new ride in Part 2, due out March 23, 2017.
reMarkable focuses its Paper Pro Bundle around distraction-free note taking and workflow integration. Designed with a paper-like writing surface, the tablet combines handwritten note taking with digital organization through support for Google and Microsoft workspaces. Handwritten notes can be converted into typed text and shared across platforms including email, Slack, and Miro for easy office communication between teams. The bundle includes the lightweight Marker, featuring a textured finish and integrated eraser designed to replicate the feel of writing on paper, alongside the Sleeve Folio, a suede-covered protective case built for daily transport between meetings, offices, and travel.
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
With a race-bred pedigree like Porsche, picking only five concept cars is incredibly difficult. Luckily, Director of Exterior Design Peter Varga and Director of Interior Design Ivo van Hulten are the perfect two to make such a decision. From the Porsche Cayenne Cabriolet to the 918 Spyder supercar, these five concepts capture the German marque's passion.
You'll never want to make a paper crane again after you see Robert Lang's epic origami designs. A former NASA physicist, Robert's love of folding paper isn't limited to just animals — his designs have been used in everything from spacecraft to air bags. In 2001, Robert quit his day job to focus on origami full-time, applying its principals to everyday problems in the real world.