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.
The return of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro redefines what "comeback" means. After rupturing his Achilles in 2013, the Black Mamba returned to the hardwood in this very silhouette—a low-top built for speed and legacy. The engineered mesh upper breathes with every drive, while a Nike React foam liner keeps each jab sharp and responsive. Underfoot, the signature "fingerprint" outsole grips like determination—mapping the journey of a player who refused to quit. Build your legacy on and off the court with the signature of an all time great staying with you in every step.
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Collars & Co.'s Luxury Touch Crew Neck Sweater blends cotton and cashmere for a lightweight knit that's as breathable as it is soft. Cut for year-round wear, it delivers warmth without bulk, built-in UV protection, and natural odor resistance, making it as functional as it is refined. Finished in classic black — and other timeless shades — it's a versatile layer that moves seamlessly from work to weekend.
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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.
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.
This holiday season, smooth is the standard. For a limited time from November 3 to December 17, The Season of Smooth turns chaos into calm with up to 50% off select products. Then get ready for the 5 Days of Deals from November 27 to December 1—five days of unbeatable savings on grooming essentials, bulk blades, and electric favorites. Whether you're building your own routine or gifting smarter this year, every deal delivers that effortless polish that defines a true smooth operator. Spend $25 or more to receive a free gift with purchase, and explore curated gift guides packed with practical presents everyone will actually use. It's the season to shop smart, gift well, and look great doing it.
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Levi's 1953 Type II Jacket revives a mid-century workwear icon with rigid selvedge denim and meticulous archival details. Made in Japan from 100% organic cotton, it features the original double-pleated front, adjustable waist tabs, and the classic "Two Horse" Lot 507 leather patch with the Big "E" Red Tab. Built to shrink slightly and mold to your frame over time, it's a faithful reproduction of the jacket worn by the American working man.
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Teachers keep teaching. Students keep studenting.
An 8-bit Batman kicks the pixels out of The Joker in this retro remake of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight.