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.
London Sock Company's Classic Trainer socks are lightweight, breathable Scottish Lisle cotton essentials built for comfort and style. This 12-pair set offers versatile colors with subtle ribbing and logo detail, perfect for slipping into trainers while keeping a polished, understated look.
Selling an e-bike usually means dealing with flaky buyers, lowball offers, and awkward meetups. Upway replaces that entire process with a streamlined online alternative built specifically for pre-owned electric bikes. Sellers fill out a quick two-minute form, receive a guaranteed offer within 48 hours, then ship the bike using a box and prepaid label provided by Upway or schedule a home pickup. Once the bike arrives at the company's refurbishment hub, payment is issued via bank transfer, Venmo, or PayPal. The result is a faster, more predictable way to sell your ride while giving the bike a second life through professional refurbishment.
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.
Performance eyewear gets a purpose-built edge with REKS Golf sunglasses, designed specifically for the demands of the course. At the core are Color-Boosting Trivex lenses that enhance contrast and depth perception, making it easier to track the ball in flight and read subtle breaks on the green with precision. Unlike standard shades, the non-polarized design preserves visual cues critical for distance judgment, while anti-reflective coatings and 100% UV protection keep vision clear in changing light. Paired with lightweight, unbreakable frames built for all-day comfort, the result is a focused upgrade that sharpens your game without adding distractions.
The James Brand updates its compact Elko knife with refinements based on previous models. The design features a smaller profile, improved grip pattern, and a more ergonomic shape for better control. A 1.6-inch blade made from Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel provides a rigid, corrosion-resistant edge suited for everyday tasks. Focused on portability and straightforward utility The James Brand designed the Elko for keychain carry and EDC loadouts. Whether it's your primary tool or a backup, its size and form transitions easily from outdoor use to daily carry.
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.