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Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Is Expanding in Las Vegas and Google Showed Off Its Pixel Fold in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, Elon Musk made headlines for something other than Twitter or SpaceX, with the Boring Company announcing its plan to expand its Hyperloop throughout Las Vegas. Construction on the Loop began in 2021 and will now tack on an additional 25 miles in the city. On the product side, Google gave the public a look at its forthcoming foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold, which is rumored to cost $1,700 USD. Dyson, meanwhile, officially put its air purifying Zone headphones on the market.Elsewhere in tech, the Biden Administration put forth a major investment in the future of safe AI, dishing out a $140 million USD commitment to researching AI.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Biden Administration Announced a...
Pen & Paper: Marcos Alvarado
Marcos Alvarado is an emerging artist from Puerto Rico who has gained international recognition for his striking and balanced compositions. Growing up on the island, Alvarado was exposed to a vibrant and diverse culture that ignited his passion for art at a young age. The walls of the streets were adorned with colorful graffiti and murals that inspired him to pursue a career as an artist. Initially, he started his artistic journey with cartoons and graffiti, but he soon developed a unique style that blended elements of surrealism, realism, and cartoons.Alvarado's art reflects his personal and spiritual journey, exploring themes of religion, spirituality, and the afterlife. His compositions often feature religious and spiritual symbols, including angels, demons, and crosses. Additionally, h...
Hypeart Visits: Yuan Fang
Step into the world of Yuan Fang, a visual artist honing her skills in abstraction who was born in the year 1996 in the city of Shenzhen, China. Currently residing in the electric metropolis of New York City, she obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of Visual Arts, and her works have been exhibited widely in both the United States and Asia. Fang's artistic journey began with a self-imposed detachment from the external world, yet maintained a spirit of rebellion and exile. Growing up, she often experienced feelings of not belonging and displacement, which are reflected in her art. For Fang, emotions, desire, and memory are not abstract concepts, but rather tangible experiences. As an Asian woman living in the cosmopolitan context of New York, she aims to explore her own se...
Best New Tracks: Fred again.. x Brian Eno, IDK and More
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.This week’s lineup is led by Fred again.. x Brian Eno and IDK, who released the albums Secret Life and F65, respectively. Also joining this selection are fresh offerings from Conway The Machine, Denzel Curry, Bruno Major, Armani White, JELEEL! Q and Lo Village.Fred again.. x Brian Eno - Secret LifeFred again.. and Brian Eno drop off their collaborative record, Secret Life. The ambient 11-track record clocks in at approximately 45 minutes and is released via Four Tet's Text Records.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicIDK - F65IDK utilizes his penchant for merging feel-good melodies with thought-provoking topics in his latest album F65, which features contributions from NL...
Song of the Week: The Hives Return With the Scorching “Bogus Operandi”
"Bogus Operandi" arrives with a wild music video that splits the difference between The Evil Dead and Let The Right One In. Song of the Week: The Hives Return With the Scorching “Bogus Operandi” Paolo Ragusa and Consequence Staff
Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan Talk Sqürl’s Debut Album, Collaborators, and Favorite Film Scores
Sqürl's debut full-length LP, Silver Haze, is out now. Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan Talk Sqürl’s Debut Album, Collaborators, and Favorite Film Scores Spencer Kaufman
Mario in Other Media, Nintendo’s Road to ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’
The Super Mario Bros. franchise is arguably one of the most iconic and beloved series in the history of video games. Over the years, Mario has become a cultural icon, not only appearing in video games but also in various forms of media, including films and television shows. Despite the unprecedented success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie which has become the highest-grossing video game movie, having grossed over one billion USD at the box office, Nintendo has had a somewhat checkered history with its Mario adaptations in the past.The success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a culmination of a long and winding journey for the Mario franchise. From the infamous live-action Super Mario Bros. movie of 1993 to the various animated shows based on The Super Mario Bros. game series, Mario has see...
Donnie Yen’s ‘Sakra’ Continues His Martial Arts Journey
Donnie Yen, the legendary Hong Kong actor and martial artist, has won the hearts of audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances in films such as the Ip Man series, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, and most recently John Wick: Chapter 4. With a career spanning over three decades, Yen's contributions to the world of martial arts cinema have been nothing short of astounding.Showing no signs of slowing down, aside from his career in the movie industry, Yen finds time to maintain his martial arts practice, spend time with his family, take part in philanthropic work, and even launch his own eyewear brand, DonniEYE around his love for sunglasses. Returning to the world of traditional wuxia "martial heroes" cinema, Donnie Yen's latest film ...
The Lotus Emira Will Expose How Good a Driver You Really Are
In 2021, when Lotus announced that it would be putting down the lively family of Elise, Exige, and Evora sportscars, the automotive world wept. Few brands, especially a comparatively small British one, had such a stronghold on drivers. These cars had a soft spot in every car fanatic’s heart; their manual gearboxes, potent engines, lightweight construction, and deathly behavioral habits were an intoxicating mix for anyone looking for a thrill ride. So how would Lotus bounce back from this then-devastating news? With the Emira. The marque itself knows this car will split opinions: “It’s everything you’d expect from a Lotus, but like nothing you’d expect,” reads the lead blurb. Indeed, it is everything we did anticipate – light and nimble on the front end, appropriately powered without feelin...
SpaceX’s Starship Exploded After Take Off and Elon Musk Gifted LeBron James a Blue Check In This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, Elon Musk dominated headlines throughout the tech news cycle. In an effort to push the Twitter Blue paid verification program, the CEO granted a free blue check to LeBron James. Separately, he also revealed plans to launch his own AI chatbot called TruthGPT.Musk’s SpaceX took its own hit when the Starship rocket exploded minutes after taking off. On the product side, meanwhile, Hong Kong music collective Yeti Out teamed up with audio brand AIAIAI for a pair of modular wireless headphones.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Elon Musk Personally Paid for LeBron James’ Twitter Blue CheckmarkMonths after Elon Musk launched Twitter Blue, the platform has begun stripping previously verified users of thei...
Sam Tozer Creates Connections With Artists To Execute Momentous Tours
As the creative director and show designer for YUNGBLUD, Sam Tozer made it a point to match the the artist and his band’s energy with that of his stage design — ranging from the lighting all the way to the pyro and sets.Tozer and YUNGBLUD first teamed up in 2016 for set ideation, but their creative relationship kicked into gear during preperations for the artist’s recent tour. The concept that Tozer and his team created was the perfect companion to YUNGBLUD’s vision, and the execution transformed into a very collaborative process between YUNGBLUD, Tozer and Flora Harvey, who he works with over at Vision Factory, a creative design agency. “We knew the rough outline of what we wanted to achieve, but wanted to create more of a story behind the set,” recalls Tozer. “After digging deep and find...
Best New Tracks: Jack Harlow, Labrinth, Deb Never and More
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.This week’s lineup is led by Jack Harlow, Labrinth and Deb Never, who released the projects Jackman., Ends & Begins and Thank You For Attending, respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Slum Village with Larry June, Stonebwoy, THE BLSSM, Conway The Machine with Jae Skeese, Teezo Touchdown, Baby Rose and Victony with Omah Lay.Jack Harlow - Jackman.After mixed reviews for his sophomore studio effort Come Home the Kids Miss You, Jack Harlow returns with a vengeance on the followup record Jackman., named after the rapper's legal first name.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicLabrinth - Ends & BeginsLess than a week after surprising fans at his Coa...
