In 1964, Goldfinger opened in theaters and cemented James Bond as a de facto cultural icon. Another star of the film became as closely associated with 007 as gadgets or his unflappable demeanor Ᾱ the Aston Martin DB5. Aston Martin has hand-built 25 exact continuations of Bond's DB5 from the film, with each one featuring Q's handiwork, including machine guns under the turn signals, a smokescreen, and a radar screen in the dash. To mark the beginning of deliveries, Aston Martin gathered the first five DB5 Goldfingers together in this video.
As Leslie Jones put it, 2020 "was a train wreck and a shit show but that would be unfair to trains and shit." So to end one of the most chaotic years in history, the Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker is recapping it with a comedy event. The documentary-style special also stars Samuel L. Jackson, Lisa Kudrow, Hugh Grant, Joe Keery, Kumail Nanjiani, Tracey Ullman, Samson Kayo, and Cristin Milioti as the fictional experts, politicos, and monarchs that lead us through the last 12 months. Death to 2020 will stream on Netflix December 27, 2020.
Get your banana peels ready. Universal Studios Japan has finally announced the opening date for their Super Nintendo World. The Osaka theme park will press play on the game-based land on February 4th, 2021, with the main attraction being its Mario Kart ride. The rollercoaster is housed in a replica of Bowser's castle and will use AR and projection mapping technology for riders to virtually sabotage other guests while wearing headsets that look like Mario's cap.
Whether you prefer a clean-shaven face or a bit of stubble, The Chairman Pro from Manscaped has you covered. This versatile shaver comes with two pivoting, interchangeable heads — a SkinSafe Four-Blade foil for a close shave, and a SkinSafe stubble trimmer with two length settings for the perfect 5 o'clock shadow. It's also waterproof, rechargeable, with a battery that lasts up to 75 minutes per charge, and has an LED screen to see the charge level, a travel lock, a precision trimmer edge, and an included charger and travel case. Enjoy 25% the Chairman during April.
Velocity's Heritage Series 1972 Ford F-250 blends classic charm with modern muscle in a two-tone black-and-white masterpiece. Built on a Velocity Exclusive frame by Roadster Shop, it features a coilover suspension, Dana axles, and Wilwood disc brakes for uncompromising control. Under the hood, a Gen III 5.0L Coyote V8 and 10-speed automatic transmission deliver aggressive power, while a stainless steel exhaust ensures it sounds as good as it looks. Inside, woven leather seats, billet accents, and Dakota Digital gauges bring luxury to the retro-styled cabin, reimagining this icon for the modern day.
Eminem released the deluxe edition of his album Music to be Murdered By and dropped an insane new video to go with it. Hazmat suits, bats, talk show hosts — you can guess where this is going, with lyrics that hit on COVID and politics.
Justin Timberlake returns to film for an Apple+ original movie. The actor/singer stars as Eddie Palmer, a former high school football player whose career was cut short when he was sent to prison. After a 12-year stint, he returns to his hometown and finds his purpose while caring for an abandoned boy named Eddie. Palmer will begin streaming on January 29, 2021.
The Biohacking Conference hits Austin this May. Spearheaded by Bulletproof founder and biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey, the three-day event pulls in a lineup of big thinkers — Ryan Holiday, Rollin McCraty, Teal Swan, and more — offering live keynotes, hands-on tech demos, and deep dives into the science of longevity, performance, and human optimization. You'll get early access to cutting-edge gear and ideas before they hit the mainstream, all while rubbing shoulders with a curated crowd of forward-thinkers. If your idea of self-improvement goes beyond green smoothies and cold showers, this is where you level up.
Long gone are the days of stiff, wrinkled chinos. Modern pants are cut from a different (better) cloth, and Jack Archer's Jetsetter Tech Pants are a prime example. Crafted from premium Rebound fabric sourced from Japan, they're stretchy, wrinkle-free, anti-odor, and stain-resistant, making them great for travel. The fit provides room where it's needed but is slim where it's not, and is enhanced by a diamond-shaped gusset that prevents tightness in the crotch and the curved-waist design that provides a lift to the backside. Built with premium stitching, they also feature a zippered coin pocket and hidden reflective tape that's only revealed when they're cuffed. Now available in two cuts: the original, best-selling Slim Fit and the new Straight Fit, which offer a roomier fit from the knee down.
The Empire Strikes Back is 40 years old, and as part of the celebrations, Lucasfilm released this behind-the-scenes snippet from the making of the film. Watch a very young Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and the rest of the cast and crew as they bring one of the greatest films of all time to life.
From the playground to professional grounds, tag has become a burgeoning pro sport in its own right. What started with two friends and a GoPro has launched careers — and this is how it happened. Vox talks to Damien and Christian Devaux who helped launch chase tag into a worldwide phenomenon.
