James Blake / Come As You Are
One lucky fan of English singer/songwriter James Blake got a very special surprise. An Instagram user requested a slow, mellow version of Nirvana's class "Come As You Are", and Blake delivered with piano and vocals.
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Greatness Code
"Every legend has one defining moment." That's the basis of the upcoming series from Apple TV+. Directed by Gotham Chopra, each of the seven episodes will feature the most pivotal moments in the careers of sports' most iconic athletes. You'll hear the stories straight from the greats themselves with a roster that includes LeBron James, Tom Brady, Alex Morgan, Usain Bolt, Shaun White, Katie Ledecky, and Kelly Slater. Greatness Code premieres on July 10, 2020.
Rebuilding Paradise
On November 8, 2018, a fire started by a faulty power transmission line swept into Paradise, California. By the time it was over, the Camp Fire had claimed 85 lives and become the deadliest fire since 1918 and the most expensive fire in the world in 2018. But Paradise is rebuilding, and this is its story. Directed by Ron Howard, Rebuilding Paradise premieres July 31st in select theaters.
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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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London Sock Co. Retro Striped Socks
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.
Presented by London Sock Co.
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The Artist Behind Radiohead's Album Covers
Stanley Donwood may be Radiohead's greatest collaborator. Starting in 1994, the artist, along with frontman Thom Yorke, has created every album cover since The BendsBad Island is available now.
Ben Folds / 2020
2020 will be a year for the not-so-great memories, if not the record books. A year marked by protests and a pandemic, 2020 will go down as a cosmic crossroad of near-disaster that usually only comes one at a time, and Ben Folds captures the mood perfectly in his new single "2020".
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Kids See Ghosts
Kayne West's is collaborating once again with Kid Cudi, but this time it's not for music. The two are heading a new animated show. Directed by Takashi Murakami, the series is centered around the Yeezy-voiced Kanye Bear and Kid Cudi's Kid Fox. Its title, Kids See Ghosts, is from hip hop super-duo's 2018 debut album where Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami designed the cover art. No word on the official release date.
The Custom Vespas Of Indonesia
Custom car culture is a worldwide phenomenon, but in densely populated Indonesia, it's a little different. Nearly everyone gets around on a scooter, with the Vespa being one of the most popular. That makes the Italian classic the basis for one of the most unique custom cliques anywhere.
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Luca Faloni Linen Overshirt
Luca Faloni expands its summer-ready layering lineup with a lightweight linen overshirt designed for warm-weather versatility. Cut from pure linen and crafted in Northern Italy, the piece features a relaxed straight-fit silhouette, cutaway collar, and breathable construction suited for transitional layering from cool mornings to late evening dinners. The natural texture of the linen gives the overshirt a lived-in character while maintaining the refined tailoring associated with Italian menswear. Lightweight enough for Mediterranean summers yet structured enough for everyday city wear, the overshirt moves easily between coastal escapes, café terraces, and everyday travel.
Presented by Luca Faloni.
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Uncrate's 100-ish favorite things on Amazon
This is our shortcut to the good stuff on Amazon. It's an ongoing Uncrate-vetted list we'll be adding to and subtracting from. It's your field guide to use before wading through Amazon's millions of mediocre listings. It's our handpicked, battle-tested lineup of the clever, the durable, and the legitimately worth buying. The pieces that punch above their price, hold up in the real world, and never miss. In other words: the Amazon aisle curated by someone with taste.
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Muppets Now
The Muppets are back. Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang make a triumphant return in a new series for Disney+. Each episode will feature classic characters along with some celebrity faces, like Seth Rogan and RuPaul, getting tangled in a web of unscripted mayhem. Muppets Now will begin streaming on July 31, 2020.
Exploring iOS 14's New Features
Apple released the latest version of its mobile OS, iOS 14, packed with new features making the iPhone even more customizable and user-friendly. From repositionable widgets, Siri improvements, a Maps overhaul, and quality of life improvements to FaceTime, MacRumors has a complete rundown of everything that's changed.
