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Doug DeMuro Embraces the V12 Engine, and Is Hopeful of a Future With Them
"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life;" there's evidence of this throughout a lot of industries, within a lot of circles. For us, we think Doug DeMuro is the perfect embodiment of this proverb.Chances are if you're into cars and have ever typed in any car make and model into Youtube, you'll come across a car review by the famous Doug DeMuro. But in case you haven't, here are some stats: 4.6 million subscribers, over 1,000 videos, with each measuring in the millions of views. Millions, each. The key to his success is a strict formula of rich story-telling, an educational approach to enthusiast cars and details, details, details – or, as he puts it, 'quirks and features.' Doug has no signs of slowing down his content and his Internet stardom has thus spaw...
Twitter Was Evicted From Its Colorado Office and Reddit’s CEO Addressed the Blackout in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry watched on as Reddit experienced one of its biggest protests to date. Following the company’s announcement that it would begin charging third-party developers for API access, thousands of popular subreddits went private in protest. Elsewhere in the industry, Twitter was evicted from its office in Boulder, Colorado, after failing to pay rent for three months.On the product side, Google delivered some new features in this month’s system update for its Pixel smartphone. C SEED, meanwhile, showed off its $233,000 USD, futuristic 165-inch screen outdoor TV.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Google’s Pixel Smartphone Rolled Out Hands-Free Photos, 3D Wallpapers and MoreGoogle is continu...
Essentials: Max Verstappen
For the latest installment of Essentials, Hypebeast sits down with Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen to chat through his race day essentials.At just 25 years old, the Red Bull driver, known for his drive and passion on the track, is already a two-time world champion and is on track to win his third consecutive title. Verstappen was just 17 years old when he entered the world of Formula 1, making him the youngest driver to ever compete in a Grand Prix. Today, he’s considered one of the drivers to beat as he leads the Driver's Championships and shows no signs of slowing down.From his passport to his portable WiFi router, the Dutch driver gives us a closer look at everything he needs with him when he’s on the road. Follow along as we take a deeper dive into his picks.What's something th...
5 Things You Might Not Know About Wes Anderson
As we patiently await the release of Asteroid City, Wes Anderson's his 11th feature film which premieres later this month, we take some time to dive into the colorful life and legacy of the film director who has helped shape our world for the better through his unique lens.Before the recent wave of edits and AI renderings seen on TikTok and Instagram that attempt to romanticize ordinary activities in his signature style, the director had already established himself as a household name and captured a passionate following through his inventive and instantly recognizable films including The Grand Budapest Hotel and Isle of Dogs. Influencing spheres far beyond what he could have imagined, from Tyler The Creator's Call Me If You Get Lost album to an active "Accidentally Wes Anderson" community ...
Inside ‘Secret Invasion’: Everything to Know Before Its Debut
The fifth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is in full swing with the films Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 having already been released. Adding to the madness, Secret Invasion is set to arrive as the phase’s first show. Broken up into six lengthy episodes, the thriller centers around Nick Fury’s return to Earth and the chaos that is brewing there.Previously, Nick Fury welcomed the Skrull -- a reptilian-humanoid race of shapeshifters -- as refugees fleeing genocidal war. Now, Fury and his team have realized that a rebel group of Skrull are plotting to exterminate the human race by infiltrating positions of power with their shapeshifting. In the process of investigating this impending doom for humanity, Fury becomes a wanted man and has to rel...
Mario Klingemann Creates A.I.C.C.A Robotic Pooch That Poops Out Receipts of Art Critiques
In the midst of all the doomsday prophecies about robots and AI taking over the world, let's take a moment to appreciate the lighter side of artificial intelligence. Who wouldn't be thrilled by a cute, artificially intelligent puppy that not only wags its tail but also poops out art critiques in the form of receipts?Meet A.I.C.C.A. (Artificially Intelligent Critical Canine), the latest creation unveiled by Mario Klingemann, a renowned German artist and pioneer in AI art. Debuting at Madrid's Colección SOLO, this robotic terrier is not your ordinary pet; it's a performative sculpture that dives into the worlds of art, technology, and artificial intelligence through uncanny live performances. The pup isn't just a spectator; it's here to initiate discussions about the criteria, criticism, and...
Rochelle Balogun Went From Building a Covetable Napster Account To Amazon Music’s Senior Music Curator
Growing up in an immigrant, multicultural home meant that Rochelle Balogun and her sister were introduced to a diverse array of music. Balogun grew to love music so much, in fact, that she spent her free time digging for underground tracks and building one of the most enviable Napster accounts of the noughties — foreshadowing her future career as one of Amazon Music’s Senior Music Curators.Now, almost five years into her role, Balogun curates R&B, Afrobeat as well as hip-hop. She works with several teams, both internal and external, to provide Amazon Music subscribers with intricately-constructed playlists that aim to provide an educational listening experience. With so many moving parts involved, she’s been intentional about fine-tuning her organization, communication and time managem...
Despite Turbulence, the Inaugural Primavera Sound Madrid Soared: Review
After early disappointment with the cancelation of its first day, the first Primavera Sound Madrid became a weekend of musical jubilation. Despite Turbulence, the Inaugural Primavera Sound Madrid Soared: Review Jonah Krueger
The Righteous Gemstones Have Their Come to Jesus Moment In Season 3: Review
The younger Gemstones face the family's internal rot in the return of the anarchic HBO comedy. The Righteous Gemstones Have Their Come to Jesus Moment In Season 3: Review Clint Worthington
Meta Announced the Quest 3 and Twitter Faces Potential Ban in Europe in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry received word of some incoming hardware, both rumored and confirmed, along with more commotion going on over at Twitter. On the product side, Meta announced the forthcoming Quest 3 virtual and mixed reality headset, while Apple is rumored to be testing out its new processors on MacBooks and iMacs.Over at Twitter, meanwhile, the company’s value has been reported to be only a third of what it was worth at the time of Musk’s purchase. And in Europe, Twitter could also face a potential ban in the near future if it doesn’t agree to comply with a new law requiring companies to combat disinformation.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Meta Announced the $500 USD Quest 3 VR Headset, Power...
10 Years Ago, Deafheaven’s Sunbather Challenged the Boundaries of Metal
Deafheaven's sophomore album brought the brutality and beauty of blackgaze into the spotlight. 10 Years Ago, Deafheaven’s Sunbather Challenged the Boundaries of Metal Jordan Blum
Here’s What Went Down at Apple’s WWDC 2023
In the words of CEO Tim Cook, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) marked “a historic day” for not only the company but the consumer tech industry at large. Though the conference technically spans the entire week, the first day, June 5, is when Cook delivers a keynote address, announcing the new product and software updates that can be expected in the coming year, while the ensuing days largely consist of demos and lab consultations geared towards app developers.This year, Hypebeast was on-site at WWDC at the company headquarters, a nearly 3 million square foot campus dubbed Apple Park in Cupertino, California. After arriving at the iconic Infinite Loop, the keynote commenced outdoors just a few minutes before 10:00 a.m., with Cook taking the stage to a roaring crowd.The CEO gree...
