New York City has an illustrious history of chess, and Imad Khachan is the proprietor of Chess Forum, the last chess shop in town. An immigrant with no family, Imad is "the father of everyone," in his own words. This intimate look inside Chess Forum shows the importance of community in a world where face-to-face gatherings are becoming far too infrequent.
There are a lot of rumors and half-truths surrounding space and what it's really like to be out there. Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space and has been there three times, making him a bit of an expert on the subject. Chris refutes some of the biggest myths surrounding living above the atmosphere and even confirms a few in this question-and-answer session with WIRED.
SHRED turns your phone into a hyper-personal trainer. With AI-adapted programs built by top fitness coaches, it molds workouts to your goals, schedule, and equipment—whether you're lifting at home or hitting the gym. Want hypertrophy, weight loss, or bodyweight routines? It's got you. Track progress, grab feedback, and swap plans seamlessly as you improve. Think: coach-designed results without the gym clock drama.
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Caliber is rewriting the playbook on personal training with a science-driven coaching program designed for busy professionals who want real results without wasting time. Caliber pairs each member with an elite coach—only 1 in 100 applicants make the cut—to deliver personalized strength, cardio, and nutrition plans through its powerful app. Members see an average 20% improvement in body composition within 3 months, all for a fraction of the cost of traditional training, starting at $200/month. For September, Caliber is knocking $100 off all coaching plans, making the smartest way to get in shape even smarter.
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Director Edgar Wright has been making some of the sharpest comedy films for over 15 years. With 2004's Shaun of the Dead up to Scott Pilgrim Saves the World, Wright has made the snap-zoom, whip-pan, sight gags, and match cut a part of his directorial vocabulary. TIFF takes a look at what makes an Edgar Wright film an Edgar Wright film in this supercut.
The season two premiere of Westworld introduced a new host to the show's world — the drone host. Their faceless, skinless design is exceedingly creepy, which is exactly what the creators were going for. Take a look behind the scenes at how the drone hosts were created, and how the actors inside the suits brought them to artificial life.
Michael C. Hall is taking the law into his own hands once again in a new series for Netflix. After his daughter goes missing, the Dexter star begins to search for her and uncovers the dark secrets of the people living in his gated community in the process. The show will begin streaming May 10, 2018.
A spinning black hole could provide enough energy to power civilization for trillions of years — and create the biggest bomb known to the universe. Using the rotation of a black hole to supercharge electromagnetic waves could create massive amounts of energy or equally massive amounts of destruction. Kurzgesagt explains what it would take to harness a black hole and the potential risks of the process.
Dickies Holiday Guide delivers a lineup built for men who want toughness, utility, and everyday reliability. The collection features essentials like the Original 874 Work Pants, a timeless straight-leg staple worn since 1967, and the Insulated Eisenhower Jacket, a cold-weather icon with a quilted lining and a clean, traditional profile. For guys who need extra carry room, the Relaxed Fit Carpenter Jeans offer deep pockets and reinforced loops, while the Water Repellent Duck Hooded Shirt Jacket provides weather protection with rugged canvas and a warm jersey hood. Rounding it out are classics like the Short Sleeve Work Shirt, the Forest Check Flannel, and the Cuffed Knit Beanie, each built to handle real wear. It is a gift guide made for men who expect their gear to outlast the season.
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RawChemistry's Pheromone Cologne blends natural oils and balanced pheromones to boost attraction and confidence. Made in micro batches without alcohol or silicone, it features notes of bergamot, lavender, and patchouli that adapt to your body chemistry for a clean, magnetic scent that feels as natural as it smells.
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50 years ago, Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey turned what was capable in film on its head. Revolutionizing special effects, telling a story unlike any other, and helping to lay the groundwork for the portrayal of outer space in films to come, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a cinema masterpiece. For the first time since its release, a new 70mm film print has been made from the original negatives and will be presented in a series of limited viewings for the anniversary of this legendary film.
In 1984, Prince and the Revolution were rehearsing at the Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse in Eden Prairie, Minnesota for an upcoming tour. During practice, Prince launched into what would become a massive hit for Sinead O'Connor six years later — Nothing Compares 2 U. The amazing composition has just been released for the first time, a reminder of how amazing a songwriter Prince was, even when he wasn't in front of an audience.