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The Last of Us Delivers Its Least Appetizing Episode of the Season: Review
Lacking the subtlety of previous installments, "When We Are in Need" chewed into some taboo material. The Last of Us Delivers Its Least Appetizing Episode of the Season: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Meta and Xiaomi Look to the Future of AR Glasses In This Week’s Tech Roundup
It was yet another busy week in the tech universe with new products, announcements and interviews courtesy of the Hypebeast team. Louis Vuitton dropped its luxurious third-generation Horizon Earphones while Xiaomi announced its new AR glasses -- the Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition. That wasn't all for augmented reality wearables as during an internal meeting at Meta, it shared plans for the launch of its first fully-fledged AR glasses for 2027.Elsewhere, we connected with -- Kano Computing co-founder and co-creator of the Stem Player -- Alex Klein to discuss everything from Kano's office to the company's fallout with Ye. Wrapping things up, Elon Musk ran into some trouble with the FDA as they once again failed to give him approval to begin human trialing with his brain-computer interfa...
Selective Outrage Review: Chris Rock Settles Old Scores as Netflix Breaks New Ground
"Will Smith practices selective outrage," Chris Rock said, the culmination of an evening's worth of hints and the final payoff for the biggest gamble in Netflix’s history. Selective Outrage Review: Chris Rock Settles Old Scores as Netflix Breaks New Ground Wren Graves
Best New Tracks: J-Hope x J. Cole, Nicki Minaj 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 J-Hope x J. Cole and Kali Uchis, who released the collaborative single "On The Street" and the album Red Moon in Venus, respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from 6LACK, Yves Tumor, Arlo Parks, the Dreamville Records artists, Miley Cyrus, Masego and Che Noir with Big Ghost LTD.J-Hope x J. Cole - "on the street"***BTS' J-Hope joins forces with J. Cole for his newest single, "On The Street." The track arrives shortly after it was announced that J-Hope will be the second BTS member to enlist in South Korea's 18-month mandatory military service. “We would like to inform our fans that J-Hope has initiated the military enli...
deem spencer Breaks Down Each Track On His new ‘adultSW!M’ LP
The world of deem spencer is a thoughtful one — nothing is done without a defined purpose. The Queens-based artist is just 27 years old, but his music grapples with complex themes that showcase a wisdom far beyond his years, from musings on unrequited love to familial bonds and trauma and even the fear of death. That's not to say it's all pensive though: spencer has a knack for infusing a light-hearted and atmospheric vibe into his tracks when he's not pondering some of life's biggest questions, showcasing two different facets of his introverted personality.Now, with the release of adultSW!M, his second LP after 2019's Pretty Face and the 2020 mixtape Deems Tape, Spencer is diving even deeper into his themes. “This is the most confident I’ve ever felt in presenting myself to the world," he...
A Conversation With Alex Klein, the Co-Creator of Stem Player
Rethinking how our consumer electronics should look and feel is Kano Computing, a London-based startup led by Alex Klein who cofounded the company in 2013 with the initial goal of providing kids with buildable computer kits that teach basic hardware and programming skills. Fast forward to 2021, Kano was thrust into the limelight when Ye announced that he would be working with the company to release his 10th studio album DONDA on the revolutionary Stem Player device which allows users to control individual stems of each song, such as its vocals, drums, bass, and samples, through touch-sensitive haptic sliders.Less than a year later, Kano was given no choice but to join the likes of GAP and adidas in cutting ties with the Ye, citing his "racial conspiracy theories" as the reason for the term...
Daisy Jones & the Six: How the Cast Became a Real Rock Band
Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Suki Waterhouse, and the rest of the Prime Video series cast reveal what it took to rock on screen. Daisy Jones & the Six: How the Cast Became a Real Rock Band Liz Shannon Miller
Tapping into Saudi Arabia’s Ever-Growing Skateboarding Scene
Throughout the years, skateboarding has become increasingly popular in the Middle East. Not to say it has never existed before, but the sport is now becoming part of mainstream culture within the region.From once being frowned upon in Saudi Arabia to now being encouraged, skateboarding has started to take a big step in the Kingdom with competitions like "FISE World Series" taking place in 2019 and brands exploring more regional campaigns. Despite one of the main challenges being a lack of support from government authorities, skaters continued to pursue the sport in hopes of encouraging a better future with dedicated spaces and facilities. Today, Saudi Arabia has its very own extreme sports federation (SAESF), multiple skateparks, and increased interest in the sport.Hypebeast Arabia got tog...
The MINI GP3 Is the Best Way to Have Fun for $45K USD
The MINI Cooper is a Great British success story. From dominating the race track in the 1960s with a pioneering female driver, (Pat Moss, the sister of Stirling Moss) to defying all conventions with its comical size and sixty-plus years of triumph, MINI’s cultural impact is, ironically, massive.Despite the Leyland-produced Austin Mini and Morris Mini cars finding critical acclaim on the circuit and earning the hearts of a flower power generation, the world had moved on by the 1990s, desiring anything flashier, larger, and more powerful. Subsequently, MINI the brand, as we know and love it today, has been produced under the Bavarian BMW group since ‘96. Obvious controversies aside, BMW transformed the MINI Cooper into a liveable (albeit still relatively small) hot hatchback, destined for ba...
Lando Norris Is Ready To Take on a New Season of Formula 1
Over the past five years, McLaren’s Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has proven to himself and the motorsport world that he’s got what it takes to survive in the sport, managing to finish seventh overall last season despite some of the struggles his team and former teammate Daniel Ricciardo faced throughout the year.2023 marks a new beginning for all 20 drivers on the grid, and with Norris joined by new teammate and rookie Oscar Piastri, he steps up to the plate and takes on a new role as the more experienced driver. The season is set to open this weekend in Bahrain with every driver and team back to zero points, and Norris is looking ahead with a fresh perspective and the same drive to win.Hypebeast had the chance to sit down and speak with him about what it’s like to be teamed up with a roo...
Why Yealimi Noh Is So Important to Golf’s Style Revolution
At just 21 years of age Yealimi Noh is still establishing herself as a professional golfer. And yet, in the blink of an eye she gained a ton of credibility in an emerging space where golf and fashion intersect. That's because West Coast golf label Malbon Golf introduced her as its first ever official ambassador, part of the brand's push into the women's golf market.Although there are options like Nike and adidas for female golfers, the selection of streetwear influenced garments is decidedly slimmer. Noh understands the potential that her partnership with the LA brand has to reach new female golfers, as well as the wider power of fashion to change the game.The question remains, who is the woman that went from a relative unknown to the poster child for Malbon Golf's foray into women's wear ...
“Don’t Be One-Dimensional”: Ebro Darden on Finding Your Voice
Ebro Darden takes his craft seriously. There’s more to being on the radio than speaking into a microphone every day — in fact, talking is just the tip of the iceberg.Understanding both the “on-air” and “business” sides of radio, as Darden describes them, helped him advance his career from intern to a programming and music director, prime morning show host and the Global Editorial Senior Director of Hip Hop and R&B at Apple Music. While many are familiar with the on-air side thanks to Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning and Apple Music’s The Ebro Show, the business side, Darden explains, is a whole different ball game: one must be a reliable, advertiser-friendly personality who gets great ratings and remains consistent. Unfortunately, not everyone can tackle every aspect at the same time. Work...
