A life spent living on two rails gets stale — sometimes you want to fly. The famous children's book character Thomas the Tank engine finally gets to live out his dream, thrashing a two-rail wooden park and landing some vicious tricks.
On November 28, 1953, bacteriologist and Central Intelligence Agency employee Frank Olsen jumped to his death out the thirteenth-floor window of the Hotel Statler. It was initially deemed a suicide, but after the government later admitted to giving Olsen LSD without his knowledge, others begin to suspect foul play. In this six-part documentary series, director Errol Morris explores the strange circumstances surrounding the tragic event through interviews and dramatic reenactments. It's set for streaming on Netflix December 15, 2017.
Adam Savage has a cosplay problem. He loves movies and costuming, and Chewbacca is his favorite costume of all time. He had Tom Spina Designs create a perfectly detailed replica based on the original Chewbacca molds, and Adam visited the shop to look at how his Chewy was made. Fortunately, his obsession doesn't interfere with his day job.
Smart cleaning doesn't have to start at the top of the market, and this entry-level model is built to prove it. Designed as an accessible all-in-one system, it pairs strong suction with automated features like self-maintenance, 100°C hot water washing, and auto-dispensing to handle the essentials without constant oversight. A dual-extend design helps it reach tighter areas, while the all-in-one station keeps upkeep largely hands-free. The result is a streamlined introduction to automated floor care, delivering reliable performance and convenience without stepping into flagship pricing.
reMarkable focuses its Paper Pro Bundle around distraction-free note taking and workflow integration. Designed with a paper-like writing surface, the tablet combines handwritten note taking with digital organization through support for Google and Microsoft workspaces. Handwritten notes can be converted into typed text and shared across platforms including email, Slack, and Miro for easy office communication between teams. The bundle includes the lightweight Marker, featuring a textured finish and integrated eraser designed to replicate the feel of writing on paper, alongside the Sleeve Folio, a suede-covered protective case built for daily transport between meetings, offices, and travel.
The Force isn't strong with everyone, so the Last Jedi cast had to put in some serious work. In this behind-the-scenes look, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Kelly Marie train like a Jedi to prepare for scenes in the upcoming Star Wars release. The film is set for theaters December 15, 2017.
It wasn't the first color process, and it definitely wasn't the easiest. But Technicolor not only dominated color films for almost 40 years, it also dictated how films were made. Vox looks at how Technicolor works and some common misconceptions about the process in this video.
Last year, Colin Furze blew the mind of every Star Wars fanatic when he built an almost life-size AT-AT. This year, he pledged his total allegiance to the Dark Side by constructing a full-size replica of Kylo Ren's TIE Silencer. The fighter measures in at 46 feet long, 23 feet wide, and 14 feet tall and is made completely of steel. As if that isn't enough, he enlisted James Bruton to also make a fully-functioning BB-9E.
Necessity is the mother of invention — or in the case of Tatsuo Horiuchi, being really cheap. The 77-year old retiree wanted to try his hand at painting but was too stingy to buy anything. And that's when he discovered Microsoft Excel.
Competition meets court-ready style with the latest drop from Centerline Athletics, highlighted through a curated selection from Terrell Owens. The collection reflects Owens' transition from football legend to dedicated pickleball competitor, featuring performance-driven apparel designed for speed, movement, and all-day play. Built for the modern athlete, the pieces balance technical function with clean design, aligning with Owens' mindset of desire, dedication, and discipline every time he steps on the court. As pickleball continues its rapid rise, the partnership signals a broader push into sports culture, with Owens not only showcasing his go-to gear but also collaborating on future designs that aim to bring the same competitive edge to the next wave of performance apparel.
Stripping cleansers are out, and Onekind's Radical Repair Nourishing Cream Cleanser leans into a more balanced approach. Built for sensitive and dry skin, the formula uses a soft, creamy texture to lift away makeup, oil, and daily buildup while preserving the skin's natural moisture barrier. Powered by nourishing ingredients and gentle exfoliating enzymes, it leaves skin feeling clean but not tight, with a hydrated, refreshed finish. Designed to slot easily into a daily routine, it's a low-effort upgrade that prioritizes barrier health over harsh results, delivering a cleanse that works with your skin instead of against it.
Every film is loaded with dialogue. Although, as a whole, it does better than most mediums at capturing realistic conversations, some filmmakers do a better job at capturing it than others. Noah Baumbach is one of them. Using the director's latest film The Meyerowitz Stories — following a dysfunctional New York family — Nerdwriter examines how Baumbach has mastered recreating how families actually talk.
You can't go wrong with a steak sandwich, especially if it's constructed by Matty Matheson. The foul-mouthed chef piles grilled skirt steak on a toasted hoagie. To appeal to the health-conscience, he tops it with kale chimichurri and serves it with a seasonal tomato salad.