Summary Toyota has introduced a "V35A Crank Bearing Inspection" for its recalled 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6 engines that involves striking the crankshaft pulley with a custom plastic hammer.Technicians attach an accelerometer to measure resonant frequencies and identify internal bearing damage from manufacturing debris without requiring a full engine teardown. Toyota engineers have devised an…
Summary McDonald’s introduced a limited-time Caramel Apple Pie coffee lineup as its featured seasonal offering for fall 2026.The new menu includes four distinct beverage options including iced coffee, hot or iced lattes and a blended frappe.Each drink combines apple and caramel flavoring with the chain’s bold coffee and is topped with salted caramel whipped cream and apple pie crumbles. McDonald’s…
Summary Toyota unveiled the limited 2027 Corolla 60th Anniversary Special Edition based on the Hybrid SE trim.Features two-tone 18-inch wheels, custom badging, Supersonic Red paint, black/red sport seats, and a 10.5-inch touchscreen.Capped at 2,500 US units, the 138-hp hybrid model arrives in early 2027. Toyota officially unveiled the 2027 Corolla alongside a new 60th Anniversary Special Edition…
Summary Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three triggered online queues and immediate box office sellouts as advance tickets went live.Filmed with IMAX cameras, the sci-fi epic delivers 71 minutes of exclusive expanded aspect ratio footage.Early December screenings hit 25 specialized US 70mm IMAX theaters days before its official December 18 premiere. Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated Dune: Part…
Summary Divine, an unofficial successor to Vine led by early Twitter architect Evan Henshaw-Plath, has ended its invite-only phase and is now available to the general public.The decentralized application maintains the beloved 6-second looping video format and features a classic feed containing over 2 million restored videos from the original Vine archive. Divine, the highly anticipated Vine reboot…
Summary Cadillac unveiled the single-seat V-One concept, built on Dallara’s carbon monocoque from the V-Series.R prototype.Freed from race rules, its naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 hybrid pushes 830 horsepower.Featuring a silver-to-navy endurance paint gradient, Cadillac is evaluating a limited run for private collectors. Cadillac disrupted Monterey Car Week by unveiling the V-One at The Quail,…
Summary Code references found in the macOS Tahoe 27.6 release candidate have revealed identifiers for over 10 upcoming Apple devices across the iPhone, Mac and smart home product lines.The leak highlights the development of the iPhone 18 series, a foldable iPhone Ultra model, a new home hub running homeOS and camera-equipped AirPods designed for Visual Intelligence features. Apple accidentally…
Summary WIND AND SEA pairs with 'PaRappa the Rapper' for a 30th-anniversary capsule featuring new Rodney Greenblat artwork.Includes rhinestone tees, "96" zip hoodies, kids' apparel, keyholders and woven lifestyle blankets.Launches August 22, 2026, alongside a special pop-up at Shinsaibashi PARCO. WIND AND SEA has reconnected with PaRappa the Rapper once more for a commemorative collection…
Summary Mononoke the Movie: Chapter III – The Curse of the Serpent streams on Netflix starting September 29, 2026.Produced by Studio Kafka and Twin Engine, the film concludes the Edo Castle horror trilogy.The story focuses on the Midaidokoro as a vengeful serpent god threatens the empire. Following its theatrical bow in Japan earlier this year, Mononoke the Movie: Chapter III – The Curse of the…
Summary Ben Quilty makes his New York solo debut with 'Devil/God' at albertz benda.The exhibition explores masculinity, power, religion, climate collapse and institutional violence.Drawing from Arthur Conan Doyle’s 'When the World Screamed,' Quilty frames the show as a response to a world pushed to breaking point. Australian artist Ben Quilty is making his New York solo debut with Devil/God, a new…
Name: INVINCIBLE® x MADNESS x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 12.1Colorway: TBCSKU: 1203B150.250MSRP: TBCRelease Date: August 23Where to Buy: INVINCIBLE®, MADNESS, ASICSFollowing their successful reimagining of the GEL-NIMBUS 10.1 in 2025, INVINCIBLE and ASICS have reunited to introduce their first three-way collaboration alongside menswear label MADNESS. Choosing the GEL-KAYANO 12.1 as their canvas, the…
Summary LEGARE debuts with the Chapter 1 AGP Inverted watch.Reimagines a 1932 double-balance pocket watch mechanism by Albert-Gustave Piguet.Features a 37.5mm titanium case; limited to 50 pieces at around $110,000 USD. LEGARE has officially launched its debut creation: the Chapter 1 AGP Inverted, a watch that reimagines Albert‑Gustave Piguet’s 1932 double‑balance pocket watch. Founded by Wei Koh…
Name: nonnative x Converse All Star GORE-TEX Centerzip OxColorway: “Ivory”SKU: NN-F4851MSRP: ¥25,000 JPY (approx. $157 USD)Release Date: August 22Where to Buy: nonnative, ConverseFollowing an initially successful launch, nonnative and Converse are re-releasing their All Star GORE-TEX Centerzip Ox this week.Dressed in a tonal, ivory-white upper, the shoe utilizes a premium waterproof GORE-TEX…
Summary Mercedes-Benz refreshed the gas-powered 2027 C-Class with an illuminated six-point grille and star-shaped LED headlights.The cabin adds MB.OS with AI assistance, Dolby Atmos sound, and returns physical steering wheel controls.Featuring a 255-hp turbocharged inline-four with 48-volt assistance, the sedan arrives in US showrooms in early 2027. Mercedes-Benz is blurring the visual lines…
Summary Dutch tech brand Fairphone officially launched its repairable, ethical Fairphone (Gen 6+) handset in the US for $650 USD.Featuring a 10/10 iFixit score, the phone includes a screwdriver to easily swap 12 modular components like screens and batteries. Dutch tech manufacturer Fairphone has officially brought its flagship mobile hardware to the United States. Following a successful decade in…
Summary Reddit is testing an experiment that transforms traditional text threads into TikTok-style portrait videos with AI voice narration.Inspired by popular third-party narrators, CEO Steve Huffman introduced the feature to natively capture background listening audiences. Reddit has officially begun a limited experiment to modernize its platform experience by turning existing text threads into…
Summary Audi Sport is actively exploring ways to keep its legendary 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine alive for another generation.Strict Euro 7 emissions rules demand costly hardware overhauls that are difficult to justify on a niche, low-volume engine. The distinctive roar of the Audi RS3 might not be silenced just yet. For half a century, the odd-cylindered inline-five engine has served as a…
Summary Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed the company has not yet set an internal launch window or pricing strategy for the PlayStation 6, citing a global memory crisis complicating hardware timelines.Rising component costs fueled by the massive demand for RAM in artificial intelligence data centers have already pushed PlayStation 5 prices to record highs. Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki has confirmed that…
Summary Apple inadvertently leaked a demonstration video for unreleased camera-equipped AirPods within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate.The footage showcases a new Siri integration called Visual Intelligence that identifies physical objects and saves them for future reference. Apple accidentally revealed its highly anticipated foray into AI-powered wearables by leaving a demonstration video…
Summary NEIGHBORHOOD has revealed the lookbook for its FW26 collection, which will be released via the brand's website and stockists on August 22, 2026.The lineup features leather jackets, embroidered bombers, varsity jackets, button-ups, and distressed knit sweaters, created with the brand's “Craft With Pride” ethos in mind. NEIGHBORHOOD has revealed its Fall/Winter 2026 lookbook, previewing its…
A pretty godly New York Post takeover breaking up the city's summer slowdown means one thing: Supreme’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection is right on cue. The label just unveiled the lineup, and its picking up where last season left off. And, as ever, the artist co-signs are on-lock.It’s in with the old and the new for FW26. Take the Box Logo jacket, archival in the truest sense, or the modular De Sede…
Summary The Buss family has agreed to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob IgerJeanie Buss will step down as team governor as the transaction reduces her ownership below the NBA required 15% thresholdThe transaction completes a takeover valuing the franchise at $12.5 billion USD and bringing Kushner and Iger to an 83% stake The Los Angeles Lakers are…
SummaryVans canceled its Fugazi streetwear collaboration following backlash from fans of the anti-consumerist punk band of the same name.Despite the cancellation, the clothing label discreetly released the controversial shoes for $5 at its stores, drawing massive crowds.When Fugazi x Vans was first teased at Paris Fashion Week in June, it drummed up major excitement from the streetwear label's…
There is something deeply poetic about a machine that sustains itself entirely on ambient energy. Long before sustainability became a mainstream consumer demand, *Citizen pioneered a quiet revolution on the wrist, capturing the power of our world and converting it into precise, unending movement.This year marks the 50th anniversary of that commitment—five decades of light-powered innovation driven…
Name: Salomon XT-4 OG “Pearl Blue/Grisaille/Vanilla Ice”Colorway: Pearl Blue/Grisaille/Vanilla IceSKU: L45473600MSRP: ¥30,800 JPY (approx. $194 USD)Release Date: August 21Where to Buy: SalomonThe Salomon XT-4 OG roster continues to expand with fresh designs and colorways. This time, the brand introduces the silhouette in a subdued "Pearl Blue/Grisaille/Vanilla Ice" palette. The upper is…
Summary Y's and New Era drop an extensive capsule across headwear, unisex apparel and bags.Highlights include Key pieces include 59FIFTY caps, bucket hats, beanies, oversized hoodies, and graphic tees.Available starting August 19, 2026, via Y's Japan outposts, Yohji Yamamoto's webstore, and New Era. Y's and New Era have reconnected for a new seasonal collaborative offering. The New Era x Y’s FW26…
Summary Grand Seiko drops the 50-piece SBGA527 exclusively at Ben Bridge Honolulu.The 40mm High-Intensity Titanium 62GS watch features an ocean-inspired deep blue dial.Powered by the Spring Drive Caliber 9R65, priced at $7,600 USD Grand Seiko has introduced the SBGA527 Spring Drive Limited Edition, created exclusively for Ben Bridge Jeweler’s two Honolulu boutiques. The timepiece draws poetic…
Name: Margaret Howell x Mizuno V2 GORE-TEX Hiking ShoesColorway: Light GraySKU: TBCMSRP: ¥33,000 JPY (approx. $207 USD)Release Date: Available NowWhere to Buy: Margaret HowellThe ongoing collaboration between Margaret Howell and Mizuno continues to merge elevated, modern aesthetics with high-performance sportswear, introducing an updated iteration of the V2 GORE-TEX Hiking Shoes. For Fall 2026,…
Summary TOHO Animation released the main trailer for ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ Season 3, locking in an October 2, 2026 debut.Featuring Yorushika’s new opening theme, the narrative follows Maomao and Jinshi investigating agricultural crises in western territories. TOHO Animation has officially unveiled the main promotional trailer for the highly anticipated third season of The Apothecary Diaries,…
Summary Square Enix revealed a 4-minute Square Enix revealed a 4-minute 'Kingdom Hearts IV' trailer, locking in a Late 2027 release date.The preview debuts Pixar’s 'Coco; world, showcasing Sora’s guitar Keyblade transformations and rail-sliding combat.Parallel storylines show King Mickey, Donald, and Goofy investigating Sora's disappearance in Quadratum. Square Enix and Disney have officially…
Summary Bear Walker teams up with 'ONE PIECE' for carved wooden skate decks inspired by iconic Devil Fruits.Features Luffy, Chopper, Sabo, and Blackbeard designs with full holographic details and 1-of-1 chase boards.Drops August 21, 2026, for $110 USD online and at Bear Walker’s Pensacola flagship. Skateboarding artist Bear Walker has teamed up with ONE PIECE for an exclusive Devil Fruit Blindbox…
Summary Aston Martin revealed the Valen at Monterey Car Week as a limited-production track-focused evolution of the Vanquish featuring a bespoke carbon fiber body and an 838-horsepower V-12 engine.Production is restricted to 150 units globally with a starting price of $2 million USD and the design replaces a traditional rear window with a camera-based view system. Aston Martin utilized its Q…
Summary AI coding platform Cursor officially joined SpaceX following the final closing of a $60 billion USD deal.The merger grants Cursor access to SpaceX's Colossus GPU cluster to scale next-gen code generation models.Automated coding tools will optimize flight software for Falcon 9, Starship and Starlink network routing. AI coding startup Cursor has officially joined SpaceX following the final…
Summary ChatGPT now integrates with Google Drive, allowing paid subscribers to connect and directly edit cloud files.Users can generate custom multiple-choice tests with built-in hints and question navigation.Natural language prompts now allow users to join waitlists and book dining reservations natively. OpenAI Consumer Product Lead Adam Fry announced a multi-feature update for ChatGPT on X. The…
Summary Gordon Murray Special Vehicles debuted the S1, a road-going, 3-seat tribute to the McLaren F1.It features a 680-hp 4.2-liter naturally aspirated engine paired strictly with a six-speed manual gearbox.Upgrades include active aerodynamics, raised suspension, and an Inconel exhaust with 24-carat gold heat shielding. Gordon Murray Special Vehicles debuted the S1 at Monterey Car Week,…
Summary Stripe and Advent International are reportedly negotiating a multibillion-dollar acquisition of PayPal after an initial $53 billion USD offer was rejected.The proposed 50/50 joint venture aims to keep PayPal's operations intact rather than breaking up the enterprise. Acquiring PayPal and Venmo would give Stripe a consumer network processing $3.7 trillion USD annually, reducing reliance on…
Summary Supreme has previewed its entire Fall/Winter 2026 collection, accompanied by an official lookbook.The range offers an extensive range of apparel, spanning reimagined mainline staples, artist co-signs and striking collaborations. Following up on the unveiling of its initial Fall/Winter 2026 teaser, Supreme has officially revealed its complete seasonal lineup alongside an official lookbook.…
Summary Artist Philip Gefaell has unveiled the custom 18K gold Ash Charizard Ring to commemorate the 30th anniversary of PokémonCommissioned by a prominent Pokémon card collector the one-of-one high jewelry piece is set with natural VVS diamonds across 18K white and rose goldThe bespoke ring arrives alongside a custom-built presentation box featuring dedicated Pokémon motifs and Poké Ball…
Summary adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams have introduced a new "Tan" colorway for the VIRGINIA Adistar JellyfishThe futuristic silhouette features an engineered mesh upper a flowing jellyfish-inspired midsole and glow-in-the-dark detailingThe sneaker officially releases globally on August 22 for $300 USD with signups opening August 17 adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams have officially…
Summary Palace Skateboards’ third delivery for Fall 2026 is led by an Ebbets Field Flannels collaboration spanning outerwear, jerseys and headwear.Palace's own "Highway to Heaven" moto jacket, "Pray For Us" hoodie, "Plaice" knit sweater and "Supplex" shell cap fill out the drop.The collaborative lineup is fronted by New York Cubans and Sankei Atoms coach jackets alongside polymesh V-necks and wool…