Behind every great visual effect is a team of VFX wizards. When it comes to season two of Stranger Things, those wizards are Paul and Christina Graff. From the Demodogs to the Shadow Monster, the Crazy Horse Effects founders break down how they turned Hawkins, Indiana into The Upside Down.
When you're going to make a song about Hollywood, it doesn't get more West Coast than the D.O. Double G. That's why Gorillaz linked up with Snoop Dogg along with Jamie Principle for a funked up tribute to the LA lifestyle. The single follows four previously released songs from the upcoming album The Now Now, due out June 29, 2018.
Dan Mancina was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease at 13 that would eventually leave him totally blind. But before that, he was a skateboarder. Even though he was losing his eyesight, Dan didn't stop — and isn't stopping now. Dan explains his technique that keeps on the board and doing tricks with a disability that others think would make it impossible.
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
Vita Coco has become the warm-weather essential for a generation constantly on the move, delivering a cleaner, more functional answer to hydration during another brutal summer of record-breaking heat. Packed with naturally occurring electrolytes — including 3.5x more than the leading sports drink — the brand's coconut water helps replenish what long commutes, beach days, workouts, and heat waves quickly drain away, without the artificial colors or overly sweet formulas crowding store shelves. Equal parts refreshing and performance-minded, Vita Coco bridges wellness and lifestyle with an easy-drinking formula that feels just as at home in a gym bag as it does beside a rooftop pool, making it one of the smartest ways to stay cool when temperatures refuse to cooperate.
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates get the nostalgia flowing at Hollywood Candy in Omaha's Old Market. Over some sweet treats, pinball, and vintage magazines, the billionaire duo reminisces about their childhoods, business ventures, and Willie Nelson.
Graphics card maker NVIDIA is coming up with a deep-learning AI solution for creating slow-motion video from footage shot at standard frame rates. The software creates extra frames and inserts them into the original video, creating the slow-motion effect. NVIDIA even went so far as to take footage from the Slo Mo Guys and slow it down even further, making clear, coherent video from the source.
Jerry Seinfeld is back to perk you up with a fresh batch of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. The show's tenth season will feature 12 time-saving episodes without any complicated plots or confusing backstories to follow. Neal Brennan, Dana Carvey, Dave Chappelle, Ellen DeGeneres, Zach Galifinakis, Jerry Lewis, Kate McKinnon, Hasan Minhaj, Tracy Morgan and John Mulaney ride shotgun for the first time while repeat offenders Alec Baldwin and Brian Regan will also make appearances. The series will return July 6, 2018, on its new home at Netflix.
At just 20 years old, singer-songwriter Khalid has had a fast rise to the top of the music charts. With five Grammy nominations and a quadruple-platinum single, Khalid's career is off to a successful start. In his first Tiny Desk concert, Khalid and guitarist Jef Villaluna play a few of his best tracks, including the breakout single "Location".
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Streamlining nutrition down to a single scoop, the Factor Meal Shake is built for efficiency without sacrificing substance. Each serving delivers 30 grams of whey protein, 7 grams of fiber, and a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, creating a balanced, meal-level profile that supports energy, satiety, and muscle maintenance. Designed to mix in under a minute, it fits into busy routines as easily as a morning coffee, while a clean formula free of artificial flavors and seed oils keeps things straightforward. The result is a no-frills, high-function shake that replaces complexity with consistency, turning daily nutrition into something you can actually keep up with.
From the T-Rex to the velociraptor, the Jurassic Park franchise is chock full of dinosaur goodness. While cinema likes to put their own spin on the prehistoric species, you just can't argue with science. Associate curator in the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County — he knows a lot about dinosaurs — Nathan Smith weighs in on every single dino portrayed in the films while debunking some of the movie-made myths along the way.
Cinema loves a good dance number. From strategically choreographed sequences to random outbreaks, this movie montage pays homage to the best boogies in over 300 films.