Bringing order out of the chaos around us is one of the defining characteristics of being human. Nothing represents this quite like the watch — ticking away the moments that make up a day, segmenting them into quantifiable chunks that we can order our days around. For one man, this is his life's work, bringing order to the chaos of broken watches.
Christopher Chen from the Trondheim Table Tennis Club pulled off possibly the best table tennis shot of 2018 or maybe ever. During a match in Norway, the 15-year-old player was battling it out during an intense rally when he stunned his opponent, the crowd, and the internet with a near impossible save.
The International Space Station has been orbiting the Earth for 20 years. The first module was launched in 1998, and since then, the ISS has been more than the most distant research platform in history — it also represents what we are capable of when we come together for a common goal. In honor of the ISS' 20th anniversary, The European Space Agency released the longest timelapse ever recorded from space.
Streamline your everyday carry from a loose collection of tools and gadgets into a single piece of functional gear. The OKNIFE MK packs everyday utility into an ultra-lightweight, compact profile designed to move easily between daily commutes, quick repairs, and weekends off the grid. Built around a rechargeable, swappable‑battery lighting system, the MK features a three-mode spotlight delivering 15, 100, or 300 lumens alongside auxiliary flood and red-light modes. An S2 tool-steel driver bit handles quick fixes, while a folding 9Cr18MoV steel blade takes care of cutting duties. At just 1.83 ounces, the MK puts light, cutting, and repair tools into a pocket-ready companion that's prepared for whatever the day throws at it.
Adobe Acrobat is making it easier to turn dense PDFs into polished, professional work without the need for design skills. New AI-powered features like Stylize and Generate Report help business professionals transform documents into more engaging formats, from interactive visual reports to podcasts that surface key insights faster. AI Assistant can also help refine and edit content, giving users a faster way to understand, improve, and share the information inside their PDFs. With free access, Acrobat makes it easier to do more with the documents already driving your workday.
You could certainly make a case for any of Martin Scorsese's films but Goodfellas slightly nudges above the rest. It's not only one of the director's greatest films, but at almost 30 years old, it's still at the top of its genre and is as relevant as ever. Essayist Jacob T. Swinney examines the 1990 film to see what has made it stand the test of time.
Mt. Everest isn't the most dangerous mountain in the world, but its place as the highest peak and the thousands of people, from professionals to amateurs, who have tried to climb it make it one of the most fascinating. Everest has become so popular that climbing it has become an efficient business, with guides and sherpas making year-round livings taking people to the summit. But like any business, climbing Mt. Everest requires a supply chain — one of the most dangerous logistics cases ever.
Buckle your safety belts, make sure your tray is in the upright and locked position, and the emergency exits are here, here, and here — The Grand Tour is gearing up for its third season on Amazon Prime. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May return to gallivant around the world, make fun of each other, and on occasion, drive the best cars the world has to offer. The Grand Tour returns January 18, 2019.
NASA's InSight touched down on the Red Planet on November 26 with a plethora of instruments that will exponentially increase our understanding of Mars. InSight is the first lander that takes its instruments from itself and places them on the surface — described as the most high-tech version of the arcade claw game you could imagine. NASA streamed the whole event live, along with the first communications from InSight.
Hushd Avera from Good Sleep Co. is designed to make the bedroom a quieter, more comfortable place to sleep, pairing a premium construction with a clean, understated aesthetic. Built with thoughtful materials and engineered for everyday comfort, the Avera takes a straightforward approach to upgrading the sleep setup without unnecessary complexity. It's the kind of bedroom essential that fits easily into a modern space while keeping the focus where it belongs: better nights and more comfortable mornings. Enjoy 15% off with code UNSNORE15.
Originally released in 1995, the Air Max 95 translated anatomy into footwear, with a midsole inspired by the spine, layered upper panels representing muscle fibers, and laces mimicking the ribs. The Air Max 95 Big Bubble Premium carries that unconventional design into the present with a mix of textile and synthetic leather reinforcing its signature wavy profile. Underfoot, oversized Max Air cushioning pairs with a foam midsole for lightweight comfort, while flex grooves encourage natural movement and a rubber outsole adds everyday durability. Thirty years after turning human anatomy into a running shoe, the Air Max 95 still looks unlike anything else on the pavement.
Wonder Woman duo Patty Jenkins and Chris Pine team back up for a small screen project. The six-episode series follows the story of Fauna Hodel, a young woman given away as a baby. Fauna's search for her birth parents leads her to Hollywood gynecologist and Black Dahlia suspect Dr. George Hill Hodel. I Am the Night will premiere on TNT January 28, 2019.
Charles and Ray Eames have designed a number of iconic pieces of furniture and one of them is their Molded Fiberglass Chair. First produced in 1950, the chair was designed for Herman Miller and is still being produced today. While methods may have changed a bit, this short film The Fiberglass Chairs: Something of How They Get the Way They Are takes a look back at how the legendary seat was made.