Famed Spanish porcelain maker LLADRÓ’s Japanese business just elevated the stature of Darth Vader. Jumping in on the Star Wars Celebration, LLADRÓ Japan Co., Ltd. has unveiled the classiest—and possibly the most luxe—Darth Vader collectible ever: the Darth Vader Cherry Blossom Porcelain Statue, aka Darth Vader (Sakura). I know. The […]
Two Fridays ago, something headline-worthy (and, frankly, head-scratching) went down at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles: the inaugural Sperm Race. Yes, you read that right. Men’s little swimmers were put to the test to see who had the most competitive… tadpoles. And apparently, someone won. Competitors’ sperm were collected […]
In Saint Seiya (or Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac, as it’s known in North America), the Gold Saints wear “Gold Cloths” that—spoiler alert—aren’t actually made of gold. But here in the real world? They are. And no, we’re not talking about gold-chrome-plated action figures. We’re talking actual gold Saint […]
There’s really no good reason for a car to collide with anything—especially not a cyclist or pedestrian. But in the unfortunate event that it does, a car like the 2025 Subaru Forester might just help reduce the odds of a fatal outcome. How? With a U-shaped airbag that deploys from […]
If you’re riding in a Rolls-Royce, odds are someone else is doing the driving while you sit in the back wondering how to pass the time between sips of champagne and existential musings. You could play chess—on a tray table, sure—but why settle when Rolls-Royce now makes an actual Chess […]
Petrolheads bitten by the nostalgia bug are going to dig what Mercedes-Benz has to offer. Last month, the pointed star marque dropped the G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s, which oozes with retro vibes and yet not lacking of modern amenities and features. Only 460 units of this throwback beast […]
Apparently, WiFi does not just let you get connected to the outside world. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have figured out how to turn your everyday WiFi router into a low-key body scanner that can track your movements—even through walls. Yes, your router might now be able to “see” you […]