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.
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.
For non-aficionados, the wine aisle can be a daunting place. Instead of leaving your choices up to the allure of the label, give Naked Wines a try. They pick wines that match your tastes, determined by a short quiz, and work with world-class independent winemakers to deliver personalized selections at prices up to 60% off. Every shipment is backed by a hassle-free guarantee — if you don't like a bottle, they refund the price, no questions asked. The service also makes a great gift, and with $100 off your first order, it makes for a far more enjoyable Mother's Day present than yet another bouquet of overpriced flowers.
WELOV by AiDot takes advantage of the Version 1.2 upgrade to deliver the first Matter-certified air purifier. This means the P200 Pro Air Purifier can connect to any major ecosystem, including Alexa, Google Home, and Homekit, allowing users to control the device via the Matter app or hands-free with voice commands. The app will offer real-time air insights ranging from indoor pollutants to external factors like wildfires. At night, the P200 Pro syncs with Apple Health to adjust fan levels and ambient lighting based on your sleep patterns.
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.
While much of the world has gone paperless, there's still a place in every home for a printer, scanner, and copying machine. HP's Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One does all three. The eponymous tanks hold up to two years or 6,000 pages of ink, which is included in the box, and have a proprietary spill-free refill system. Self-healing WiFi provides a dependable connection for all devices via the HP app, enabling wireless scanning, copying, and printing, with the latter supporting borderless photos. Smart illuminating buttons make on-device use a breeze, and built-in HP Wolf Essential Security protects the printer from cyber threats. Available through May 4th for $80 off.
Running 26.2 miles is a lot different than tackling your local charity 5K. To accommodate the needs of marathon runners, Nike created the Alphafly line, now in its third generation. It employs two types of Zoom cushioning — a high-stack ZoomX foam midsole that encourages a smooth transition and Air Zoom units in the forefoot for an energy return boost. A wide, full-length carbon fiber Flyplate improves forward propulsion, and the breathable Atomknit 3.0 upper is paired with a lacing system designed with racer input to enhance comfort.
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.