Special effects house Video Copilot gives a behind the scenes look at how they created the intergalactic intro for J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness.
Whether it's your tablet or your smartphone, technology is becoming increasingly vocal. With the text-to-speech industry on the rise, The Verge takes a look into the elaborate process behind creating these computer-human interactions with a visit to Siri's home, Nuance Communications, and this article on the art of machine language.
Built for laid-back days and easy transitions, the Nike Calm Men's Mules deliver off-duty comfort in a sleek, water-friendly design. Molded from a single piece of contoured foam, they offer a seamless fit with subtle grip, airy cutouts, and a removable heel strap for a custom feel. Made with sustainable materials and finished in neutral tones or RealTree camo, they're the effortless slip-ons for wherever life takes you.
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Some may call it a prank, but we call it a dream come true to come home one day to faucets flowing with frosty streams of amber ale. A group of friends made this dream a reality for one man by completely re-plumbing his entire house with kegs of beer.
Put your vinyls down and command your soundtrack with Apple Music. Discover the new releases, explore updated charts, and dive into curated playlists. This summer, we've been enjoying the Appalachian folk of Tyler Childers' Snipe Hunter, Deftones' gritty Private Music, Turnstile's high-octane Never Enough, and Tyler, the Creator's dancefloor-ready Don't Tap the Glass. The interface is built to keep you flowing across your devices, so you're always ready to listen, no matter if you're on a plane, train, or just melting into a recliner at home.
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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 forays into performance footwear, it helped cement the brand's innovative spirit at a time when its catalog was still lean and its reputation just taking form. Today, the LD-1000 returns with its original DNA intact, combining leather and textile uppers with a durable waffle outsole, bringing retro running heritage into a street-ready revival that honors the past while stepping into the present.
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Ze Frank returns with way more information than you ever needed about the frog.
New Zealand inventor, artist, and organic mechanic Blair Somerville shows you around his wonderfully weird world of recycled art, the Lost Gypsy Gallery.