The country is divided. Families split down the middle. All over one thing — yanny or laurel. The audio illusion is driving the internet crazy but luckily science is here to save us. Several different factors, like the device you use, go into what each person hears but it mainly comes down to pitch. AsapSCIENCE breaks down the entire phenomenon in under three minutes while Neuroscientist Tyler Perrachione also weighs in.
Lakeith Stanfield seems to still be stuck in the sunken place in the bizarre red band trailer for Sorry to Bother You. The Get Out actor plays Cassius Green, a broke telemarketer living in Oakland. Once a coworker gives him the secret to success, Green is transported to a macabre universe. Also starring Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer, Patton Oswalt, Steven Yeun, Terry Crews, Danny Glover, and the voice of David Cross, the film is slated for release July 6, 2018.
Legendary puppeteer Frank Oz signed on to play Yoda in Star Wars, but when a prior commitment forced him to leave filming early, he hand-picked his successor: Dave Barclay. At 19 years old, Barclay picked up right where Oz left off, and the transition was seamless — so seamless that it helped launch the career of Barclay, who would go on to play Jabba the Hut and various Muppets.
Headwear becomes true performance equipment with Melin's HydroLite collection, engineered for daily use rather than seasonal rotation. Lightweight, breathable fabrics combine with moisture and water resistance to handle heat, sweat, and travel without losing structure or shape. Performance features stay hidden within a clean, minimal exterior, delivering durability and shape retention built for long-term, repeat wear across environments.
Tax season rarely inspires enthusiasm, but E-file.com makes the process considerably less painful. The online platform replaces paper forms with guided software designed to file faster, more accurately, and at a fraction of the usual cost. It delivers robust features and access to trained tax specialists for support when it matters most. Qualified filers can even submit their federal return for free, making it a smarter, simpler way to close the books on another year.
Richard Jenkins loves sailing — on land and sea. He broke a speed record for land sailing in a vehicle of his own design and then set his sights on something completely different — bringing autonomous tech to sailing. His company Sail Drone has a fleet of self-sailing drones, powered by nothing but sun and wind, that are navigating the San Fransico Bay and sending back real-time telemetry via satellite.
Ethan messed up. A botched mission sees nuclear material falling into the wrong hands — and it's up to the IMF team to fix their mistake. Tom Cruise is back in Mission: Impossible - Fallout, starring Alec Baldwin, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Rebecca Ferguson, and coming to theaters July 27, 2018.
During last night's Late Show, Stephen Colbert was starting the show like he always does until Deadpool came out of nowhere to crash the party. The Regenerating Degenerate hijacked his monologue to take a few a jabs at Trump and slam that a-hole, Ryan Reynolds. Deadpool 2 will be in theaters Friday.
Gamers, prepare to be amazed. After you pick your jaw up from the floor, allow Lewis Hilsenteger to walk you through his insane gaming PC setup. It starts with a 42.5-inch 4K LG Display, flanked by a pair of 24-inch portrait displays to completely immerse you in the action. It's powered by a Xidex PC with a PlayStation input. At the heart of the station is an Imperator reclining chair, fitted with a refrigerator and snack stand for those long nights of Far Cry 5. But playing in a throne fit for a gaming king doesn't come cheap. Altogether, it'll set you back about $30,000.
Tinto Amorío's Chaand Sampler brings together four standout natural wines crafted for the modern table. The centerpiece is Chaand, a limited-production red blend of Carignan and Zinfandel from Mendocino made through semi-carbonic maceration with only 250 cases produced. It's joined by three organic bottles: the cherry-forward Jajaja, the golden-hued, skin-contact Bheeyo, and the bright, tropical Monje. Each wine is vegan, low in sulfites, and made with zero added sugar, showcasing clean, minimal-intervention winemaking at its best. Whether you're gifting or hosting, this collection captures the artistry and vibrance of natural wine culture in every pour. Enjoy 15% off orders of $50+ with code UNCRATE15.
Tax season rarely rewards procrastination, but Credit Karma's File With Ease platform makes preparation almost automatic. Built on TurboTax technology, it pre-fills eligible personal data, lets you upload and store tax documents year-round, and guides you through filing with step-by-step accuracy checks and a Max Refund Guarantee. Multifactor authentication and biometric login keep sensitive information secure, while integrated refund tracking helps you plan ahead. The result is a streamlined, low-effort system designed to replace tedious data entry with a faster, smarter path to filing.
Although the CGI in Black Panther has received some flack from critics, it was still a piece of what made the movie the ninth highest grossing film of all time. The man overseeing it all was Method Studios' Visual Effects Supervisor Daryl Sawchuk. In this behind the scenes look, Sawchuk breaks down the digital work that went into creating the suits for both Black Panther and Kilmonger as well as their intense final fight scene.
In 1910, Russian composer Igor Stravinsky invented what would become known as the orchestra hit. Fast-forward to 1979, and Peter Vogel and partner Kim Ryrie would introduce the Fairlight CMI to the music world — and launch the orchestra hit into the pop music lexicon. The Fairlight was a synth with a built-in sampler, allowing musicians to record a sample and play it back at any pitch. The sampler would go on to become a mainstay of pop, from Peter Gabriel to Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars.