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Jung Kook of BTS Talks “3D” feat. Jack Harlow: Exclusive
The youngest member of BTS continues to embrace the spotlight. Jung Kook of BTS Breaks Down His “Fun, Playful” New Single “3D” feat. Jack Harlow: Exclusive Mary Siroky
Up Close with the Apple Watch Ultra 2
When it comes to rolling out new models, the Apple Watch lineup typically receives fewer flashy upgrades compared to the iPhone. Instead, developers have dedicated themselves to quietly improving the device, making just a few tweaks each year since the inaugural watch rolled out in 2015.As the Apple Watch has grown to dominate the smartwatch market – now making up over 35% of the global market share, according to researchers – the company has stepped up its efforts to continuously put out new models. Last year, Apple particularly amped up efforts with the release of three new watches.Along with the Apple Watch Series 9, the expected addition to the main line, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will also make its debut this week. In keeping with the approach it’s taken in years past, Apple made minima...
Newly Independent, LANY is Exercising its Creative Autonomy
Indie pop-rock’s LANY has just wrapped up an appearance on the TODAY show in New York, a city that happens to make up one-half of their acronymic band name. On the segment, they delivered a live rendition of their woefully sappy single, “XXL.” Love, brokenheartedness, the highs and lows of relationships – these have been recurring motifs in LANY’s music since the band’s inception in Nashville nearly a decade ago. In 2017, the trio of Paul Jason Klein, Jake Goss and Les Priest found their first breakout hit in “ILYSB,” an acronym for “I love you so bad.”Take a look through LANY’s discography, and it seems the band has cracked the algorithm for putting listeners in their feels, each song striking the perfect balance of anthemic melodies, poetic lyricism and sheer relatability for the lovesic...
Even at 60 Years Old, the Aston Martin DB5 Still Feels Like a Serious Sports Car
The 12:55pm flight out of LAX gets you into Heathrow at 7:25am local and while it sounds like a really convenient schedule, it's actually a battle. After the meal and the movie(s), you'd think you could get some shuteye and land feeling refreshed but the fact of the matter is that your body knows its 6pm PT when you try to sleep. It's damn near impossible, and that's why we were quite shocked and taken back to know we'd be jumping straight into heritage vehicles when we landed.And what would we be driving first? Why, a pristine 1963 Aston Martin DB5, easily worth "half a million Pounds, I reckon," according to the reps at Aston Martin HQ. Plus there were only 887 saloons ever made, and who knows how many have survived.Plus we're on the "wrong" side of the road. Plus we're driving manual, s...
Film and TV’s Garths and Gareths: A Field Guide
Gareth Edwards, Garth Ennis, Gareth Evans? Here's how to tell them apart. Film and TV’s Garths and Gareths: A Field Guide Liz Shannon Miller
Apple Launched iOS 17 and Elon Musk’s Neuralink is Beginning its First Human Trials in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry was still reeling from the aftermath of Apple’s unveiling of the new iPhone 15 line, along with a few other pieces of hardware. The company then returned to launch iOS 17. Apple aside, however, the industry was shocked to bear witness to a leak at Microsoft that detailed a potential acquisition of Nintendo.Over at Amazon, Alexa is being revamped with the use of generative AI. To round things off, Elon Musk is making moves with paralysis control technology at Neuralink and is now seeking test subjects for its first human trial.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Amazon is Giving Alexa Generative AI CapabilitiesAmazon is bringing a major upgrade to its voice assistant: generative AI...
Up Close with the Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple is continuously attempting to one-up itself by introducing flashy features to the iPhone. Granted, the company is under pressure to roll out a new flagship line each fall and naturally, some releases are more promising than others. For instance, the iPhone 11 was celebrated for its massively increased battery life, while its succeeding release lacked the same scale of technological improvement. Thankfully, with the iPhone 15 Pro powered by the new A17 bionic chip, Apple has raised the bar for what buyers can expect from a yearly upgrade — particularly in comparison to the subtler passage from the iPhone 13 to the iPhone 14.It’s immediately obvious upon picking up the iPhone 15 Pro that it’s lighter than its predecessors. Apple has swapped out its standard aluminum frame for “aerospac...
10 Must-See Acts to Catch at Louder Than Life 2023
This year's Louisville fest features a stellar lineup of Foo Fighters, Tool, Pantera, Green Day, and more. 10 Must-See Acts to Catch at Louder Than Life 2023 Spencer Kaufman
Here’s Why a Watch Expert and a Pro Athlete Started a Golf Platform
Golf can be pretty weird sometimes. How many other activities does an adult partake in where they sit next to a stranger for five hours, exchanging conversation and high fives, only to shake hands at the end and never see each other again? Now, maybe you have a consistent crew to tee it up with, or maybe you prefer playing by yourself. But if not, it can be a pretty isolating activity. That’s where Fairgame comes in, an online community that wants to connect like minded golfers across the globe.Founded by entrepreneur Eric Mayville, Hodinkee founder Ben Clymer and pro golfer Adam Scott, Fairgame is an app that can be downloaded for free through the App Store or Google Play. Think of it as an online clubhouse where anyone from freelance journalists, to skaters trying their hand in the sport...
Apple Unveiled the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry focused its attention on new hardware, as everyone tuned in to Apple’s live-streamed “Wanderlust” event, an annual showcase of new products. Led by CEO Tim Cook, the event marked the unveiling of not only the newest iteration of the iPhone but also two new editions of the Apple Watch.Over at Spotify, the streaming service showed off its own new in-app ‘Showcase’ feature, a way for artists to purchase paid promotions for their music. MGM Resorts, meanwhile, has fallen victim to cyberattacks. The international hospitality chain has been experiencing blackouts at multiple properties due to a hacker, a crime the FBI is now investigating.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.MGM Resorts ...
Understanding Tavares Strachan’s Constellation of Thought
If you were to ask Tavares Strachan to create a self-portrait, it would probably manifest into a neon signage, a massive UV print, or even an encyclopedia. Regardless of the medium, however, what’s certain, is that a self-portrait wouldn’t actually feature a real depiction of the Bahamian artist; rather, it would offer a glimpse at his cultural influences, as well as map out the connections he seeks to make between seemingly disparate histories and phenomena.Inspired by the intersection of where art, science, and politics meet, Strachan mines the images that inundate us every day, to create paintings, sculptures, and installations that spark dialogues around climate change, sports, human aspirations, as well as the legacy of colonial histories, and the Black experience.Born in the Nassau i...
Song of the Week: Sufjan Stevens Wants to Be Run Over on “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?”
Jamila Woods, Smut, and Jenn Champion also dropped essential tracks. Song of the Week: Sufjan Stevens Wants to Be Run Over on “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?” Paolo Ragusa and Consequence Staff
