Every pinball machine has similar features, but no two pinball machines are alike. Flippers, bumpers, and gravity combine to make for a game of randomness and chance — but it isn't as random as it looks. Vox digs deep into the theory of pinball to show how randomness isn't really a feature and how to dramatically increase your score.
If you're not a car owner or a VIP, the chances of you getting a tour of Tesla's Fremont factory are slim and even if you do, getting one led by CEO Elon Musk is nearly impossible. Until now. The engineer entrepreneur guides you through his California car manufacturing plant where the Model 3 is produced. During the walkthrough, Musk talks about the importance of robots and humans, production speed, and the brand's most popular colors.
You probably know the exact region or even vineyard your wine comes from. But what about that cork in the bottle? Although they seem menial, that plug is just as vital to your glass of Cab as the grapes inside and the method used to harvest the cork to make them is equally as strenuous. The delicate process begins in Portugal with a group of harvesters that have been keeping the tradition alive for generations.
Fresh ink deserves more than a tube of generic ointment, and the Hustle Essentials Tattoo Care Kit delivers everything needed to protect it from day one. The travel-friendly kit combines the brand's signature Tattoo Balm, a gentle antibacterial foaming soap, and an easy-to-apply aftercare wrap into one streamlined system designed to keep new tattoos clean, moisturized, and protected throughout the healing process. Vegan, dermatologist-tested, and trusted by tattoo artists around the world, the collection removes the guesswork from aftercare while helping preserve crisp lines and vibrant color long after you leave the studio.
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.
Old of age and reaching the end of his reign, King Lear calls his family together to make a striking announcement — he will divide his kingdom between his three daughters. Each one makes a pleasant statement to their father, with the exception of the youngest, whose piece of the kingdom is split between the two elder siblings. She's then left to fend for herself until the death of her father, while the two older sisters begin a war to oust Lear before his reign has ended. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emile Watson, and Florence Pugh, King Lear comes to Amazon Prime August 20, 2018.
The Queen of Soul wasn't just a soul singer; she embodied soul itself. Franklin had 112 singles hit the charts, won 18 Grammys, and brought her gospel background to the forefront of music. Vox looks at Franklin's roots in the church and how that laid the groundwork for her amazing career as one of the greatest singers of all time.
James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal return to the 70s for another round of The Deuce. The second season picks up five years later and everything has changed as the New York porn scene enters its Golden years. The show returns to HBO September 9, 2018.
Tinker Hatfield is a legend in the sneaker world. The architect turned Nike shoe designer made a name for himself designing icons like the Air Max 1, Nike MAGs, and his collaborations with Michael Jordan. While at his Portland warehouse, Hatfield reminisces about some of his big career moments as well as the inspirations that fuel his creative process.
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.
Duke Cannon's Big Ass Brick of Soap is exactly what the name promises: an oversized bar built for long-lasting performance rather than quick replacements. This Costco-exclusive four-pack bundles four hefty 10-ounce bars, each crafted to deliver a rich lather and substantial feel that easily outlasts ordinary soap. With bold signature scents and the brand's unmistakably no-nonsense approach to grooming, it's a practical upgrade that keeps the shower stocked for months while offering exceptional value in a warehouse-sized package.
The next animated adventure in the Star Wars is a tale about becoming a pilot for Resistance. Set before the events of The Force Awakens, the first episode follows Xiono as he leads a mission to spy on a First Order planet. With a few familiar faces like BB-8, Star Wars Resistance premieres October 7, 2018, on the Disney Channel.
Lulu Danger has a life-changing event when she sees a late night commercial for an Evening with Beverly Luff Linn. A mysterious man from her past and his business partner are in town for the event — and then things get really strange. Starring Aubrey Plaza, Craig Robinson, Matt Berry, and Jemaine Clement, An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn premieres October 19, 2018.