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King of the Night
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.
The Truth About Space
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.
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Pair Eyewear Metal Frames
Pair Eyewear's latest drop brings a modern edge to timeless design with eight new all-metal Base Frames—Nola, Breda, Hadley, Izzy, Sawyer, Georgia, Rowen, and Vic. The lineup reimagines classic silhouettes like cat-eyes and aviators in polished Black, Gold, Silver, and Rose Gold. Each $130 frame is engineered with titanium fronts and nickel silver temples for strength without weight, while adjustable non-slip nose pads, flexible acetate tips, and spring hinges ensure lasting comfort. Fully compatible with Pair's Top Frames, they deliver exceptional versatility with enduring style.
Presented by Pair Eyewear.
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ResponsibleMan Supplements
Face the day with ResponsibleMan: a no-frills, physician-formulated line of men's daily supplements engineered for clarity, strength, and grit. Led by the Emerson multivitamin—housed in a sleek black aluminum tin and filled with mint-scented, "manly green" capsules packed with 13 core vitamins plus 19 hand-selected nutrients and antioxidants—this is wellness without the fluff. Made in the USA, gluten-free, kosher, and non-GMO, it simplifies performance-driven self-care for the modern man
Presented by ResponsibleMan.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate LLC.
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The Trademark Touches of Edgar Wright
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.
Westworld's Drone Hosts
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.
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Nike ACG Izy
Born from Nike's All Conditions Gear lineage, the ACG Izy takes the moccasin's timeless ease and reshapes it for modern explorers. It slips on in seconds, locks in with a durable build, and rides on cushioning that turns concrete or trail into a pillow. The outsole grips with confidence, the midsole rebounds to the moon and back, while the silhouette refuses to chase trends—built instead to outlast them. The Izy isn't just about getting from point A to point B; it's about making the journey effortless, with comfort and style in every step.
Presented by Nike.
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AeMech EDC Tech Wallet
The AeMech EDC Wallet is the Swiss Army knife of wallets, built to be your go-to carry for anything. Offered in two forms, the Minimalist and the Maximalist, it's crafted from full-grain Italian veg-tan leather, chosen for its durability and the rich patina it develops over time. The Maximalist integrates a titanium pen, stainless steel multitool, carbon fiber RFID blockers, and a crushproof USB-C drive, while the Minimalist keeps things slim with light utility. Both share a modular design with replaceable components, ensuring readiness for whatever the day brings. Designed to endure, tested in real-world conditions, and engineered for years of use, the AeMech Wallet is built for those who demand more from what they carry.
Presented by Aesthetic Mechanics.
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Safe
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.
Endless Energy and Black Hole Bombs
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.
