Finally, we might have a spiritual successor to NBA Jam. NBA Playgrounds feels a lot like its iconic predecessor, with two-on-two gameplay featuring stylized versions of NBA greats past and present. NBA Playgrounds is coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, and PS4 in May 2017.
The irony of Sergio Leone's epic western The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is that there aren't any good or bad — just ugly. Unlike the moral superiority of heroes in westerns of the 1950s, there is no clear line between the good guy or the bad guy — or even if either character types exist. This video essay digs into the violence and satire in Leone's classic film and how the film called into question the morality of "winning" the West.
Allen Iverson was known for his crossover and on-court style. But before he was in the NBA, he was just a kid idolizing HIs Airness. That's why even though the Hall of Famer has his own signature shoe, he still has a soft spot for a pair of Jordans. While shopping at Lapstone & Hammer in Philadelphia, The Answer talks about his first pair of sneakers, as wells as some of his personal favorites.
Buckle's Guest Appreciation Event arrives at the perfect moment, bridging the gap between the final weeks of summer and the start of a new school year. Running through August 8, the retailer's biggest promotion of the year offers special pricing across warm-weather favorites and back-to-school essentials, making it easy to refresh an entire wardrobe in one trip. From perfectly broken-in denim and breathable seasonal staples to versatile layering pieces built for cooler days ahead, the event highlights the styles Buckle is known for while helping shoppers transition seamlessly from summer weekends to campus life. It's an ideal opportunity to stock up on the pieces that will carry you through the season ahead.
Vouch Mobile is rethinking the phone plan around the idea that premium service shouldn't require a premium price tag. The Premium Monthly plan pairs unlimited talk, text, and data with hotspot access, international calling perks, and a streamlined digital-first experience that puts account management directly in the app. Rather than burying value behind complicated bundles or long-term commitments, Vouch focuses on transparent pricing, modern mobile essentials, and the flexibility to start or stop service without the usual carrier friction. For travelers, students, and anyone tired of traditional wireless fine print, it offers a refreshingly straightforward alternative to the big-carrier playbook
He's one of the most wanted — and hated — men in the world. Julian Assange, former hacker and founder of whistleblower website WikiLeaks, has drawn the ire of the United States for publishing classified materials relating to secret communications with other countries, combat logs and footage of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and emails relating to the Democratic Party's 2016 presidential primary and election campaigns. Wanted for questioning into allegations of sexual assault in Sweden, Julian has been confined to the Ecuadorian embassy in London since 2012. Now, Laura Poitras, director of a documentary on whistleblower Edward Snowden, gets unprecedented access to Assange in Risk. Filmed over the course of six years, including the 2016 presidential election, Poitras tells the story of Assange and WikiLeaks from the man himself and those closest to him.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is on it's way to having one of the longest runs in sitcom history — and it hasn't lost any of its comedic edge shown in the self-produced pilot episode. With three of the cast members as writers on the show, It's Always Sunny is perfectly positioned to keep the content fresh and the characters consistent.
Daniel de Bruin has taken rides to the next level. With a biometric sensor implanted in his forearm, Daniel's own body controls the motion of this 2-foot tall tower, designed and built by Daniel himself. As the motion of the ride produces changes in the rider's biometric data, the biometric data changes the motion of the ride.
All over the world, people love their alcohol. And when they party a little too hard, there's a native hangover cure for the morning after. In Korea, it's haejangguk — "hangover soup". In Seoul, Cheong Jin Ok restaurant has been making the original haejangguk since 1937, helping residents to ease the pain after a late night.
Kenneth Cole's latest men's sandal collection is proof that summer footwear can be both polished and practical. The lineup pairs premium leather uppers with cushioned insoles and flexible arch support, creating sandals built for everything from weekend errands to vacation getaways. Styles like the Worly and Willy offer classic thong silhouettes with elevated finishes, while the Wassen introduces a modern two-tone look and the Wooper delivers a refined leather slide that works just as well with linen trousers as it does with shorts. Comfortable enough for all-day wear and versatile enough for nearly any warm-weather outfit, these are the kind of sandals that earn a permanent place in your summer rotation.
After redefining luxury skincare, Augustinus Bader is applying the same scientific rigor to haircare. Powered by Professor Augustinus Bader's patented TFC8 technology, a platform backed by more than 30 years of research, the collection is designed to support healthier, stronger, and fuller-looking hair from root to tip while addressing signs of damage and scalp imbalance. The lineup spans everything from The Shampoo and The Conditioner to targeted treatments like The Hair Oil, The Leave-In Hair Treatment, The Scalp Treatment, and The Hair Revitalizing Complex supplement, with each formula clinically tested to deliver measurable results. Rather than masking problems, Augustinus Bader's approach focuses on creating the ideal environment for healthier hair, bringing the same breakthrough innovation that transformed skincare to an entirely new category.
Michael Caine talks too much, Alan Arkin kind of speaks Russian and Morgan Freeman still thinks he's God. The three elder statesmen of acting take WIRED's Autocomplete interview, answering the most-searched questions about themselves — and no, Michael Caine doesn't do ballet.
Will Smith probably wishes he had this decision to make again. According to a 2004 interview, Smith was offered the part of Neo in the dystopian classic The Matrix — and turned it down. As we know, Keanu Reeves took the role in what went on to become a blockbuster franchise. Thanks to the slick editing of The Usual Suspect, we now have a glimpse of what it would have been like if Smith had taken the part.