Blade Runner set the visual tone for cyberpunk that's lasted for almost 40 years. Itself an offshoot of the hard-edged detective noirs of the 40s and 50s, Blade Runner and William Gibson's novel Neuromancer have created one of the most persistent, influential genres of the 20th and 21st centuries. But is it time for a change? Just Write looks at the history of cyberpunk and what it needs to do to stay relevant in today's technology-of-the-future world.
You've already seen him in Batman v Superman and Justice League. Now The King of the Seven Seas is getting his own origin film. The story picks up where the latest DC film left off as Arthur Curry becomes the ruler of Atlantis. But shortly after taking the throne, Aquaman finds himself in a surf and turf war. Starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Nicole Kidman, the film is slated for release December 21, 2018.
If you've ever wanted to get behind the controls of the best bucket of bolts in the galaxy and see if you can beat Han Solo's record-setting Kessel Run, you won't have to wait long to get your chance. Disney is bringing a new ride to its massive Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge theme park expansion called Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. You and three others will get to man the Falcon in three different flight crew positions when it opens at Disneyland and Disney World in 2019.
MetMo's Precision Grip rethinks traditional tweezers around a solid-barrel mechanism that prevents sideways movement and twisting, keeping the needle nose jaws aligned for pinpoint accuracy. A spring-loaded action delivers a smooth, controlled pinch while letting you determine exactly how much pressure is applied. Its precision lends itself to watch and jewelry work, but it's equally useful for electronics, miniatures, and detailed projects around the house. Interchangeable nibs let you tailor the working end to the task at hand, while surgical stainless steel, Grade 5 titanium, and aerospace-grade aluminum versions give professionals and tinkerers three material options to choose from.
The INMO GO3 fundamentally reinvents glasses by putting a translator, teleprompter, navigator, and AI assistant directly in your line of sight. Designed for work and travel, the lightweight AI glasses translate dialogue, calls, and photos with output across 98 languages, including the ability to store up to nine languages for offline use. A binocular MicroLED display with 640 x 480 resolution and a 30-degree field of view projects translations, directions, and prompts without constantly reaching for your phone. AI-powered meeting transcriptions and translations extend their usefulness from foreign streets to the conference room, while a teleprompter keeps talking points within view during presentations. Despite the tech heavy loadout, the GO3 weighs approximately 58 grams with slim 8mm temples, while swappable 270mAh batteries help keep it running beyond a single charge.
You don't have to be a space nerd to get goosebumps from the latest NASA promo. Narrated by Mike Rowe, America's space agency launched a new video taking an inspiring look back at their 60-year history. The focus then shifts to their future, teasing plans for Mars missions and a return to the Moon.
Baseball. Basketball. Volleyball. They're obviously all sports and they're all in the new single from Viagra Boys. Fresh off their debut album, the Stockholm punk band take a satirical shot at the world of sports. The video focuses on a shirtless Sebastian Murphy as he rambles through a series of loosely game-related terms, poking fun at the testosterone-fueled enthusiasts while crashing a tennis match. Street Worms is available now.
Academy Award-winning director and writer Alfonso Cuarón's upcoming film Roma is an intensely personal journey through his own past. Cleo is a young domestic worker for a family in the middle-class neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City. Cuarón paints a portrait of the social friction and rigid hierarchy of Mexico in the 1970s, using his own experiences to tell the story of the women who raised him. Roma will premiere at the Venice Film Festival with a wider release in theaters and Netflix later in 2018.
Eric Idle, a member of legendary comedy troupe Monty Python, needed a guitar case. He wanted his parlor-size acoustic to be able to travel as carry-on luggage so it wouldn't be risked to loss or baggage handlers. Proving that Twitter isn't completely terrible, Adam Savage answered the call, flying to Los Angeles to meet with Eric, have some tea, and pick up the guitar. Watch Adam build the case in less than eight hours before he catches a plane to New Zealand and Idle flies to Australia.
The hoodie has long been a casual staple, but Collars & Co.'s Cloud Cotton Hoodie gives it a more refined identity. Crafted from an ultra-soft brushed cotton blend, the lightweight layer delivers warmth with a smooth hand feel while maintaining a relaxed fit that never looks oversized. Ribbed cuffs and hem, a cleaner silhouette, and an elevated finish make it just as appropriate for travel and weekend dinners as it is for off-duty afternoons. It's the kind of everyday essential that quietly replaces every other hoodie in your rotation, proving that comfort and polish can coexist.
Giovanni's Classic Bundle brings the essentials of a streamlined men's grooming routine together in one set. The $40.96 Art of Giovanni bundle includes a 2-in-1 Daily Shampoo & Conditioner with ginseng and eucalyptus, a Daily Cleansing Body Bar, Strong Hold Hair Styling Gel, and Styling Hair Clay, covering everything from the morning shower to finishing a style. Built around Giovanni's salon-inspired approach to grooming, the collection pairs botanical ingredients with performance-focused formulas designed to keep the routine simple without sacrificing results.
Getting everyone on the same page in a three-piece punk band can be a challenge. So imagine getting 400 guitarists, 250 drummers, 300 bassists and 350 singers to play the same song. It sounds impossible, but Fabio Zaffagnini has made his dream a reality outside of Florence, Italy.
Curve Digital is bringing the crime-heavy Netflix series to a console near you. In the game, players can either build their own drug empire or lead the forces to take one down. The story will follow the same events of the show's first season with narration by the man himself, Pablo Escobar. Narcos: Rise of the Cartels will be available for play sometime in 2019.