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The Wait Is Over! Lu Chi-Er Returns from Injury to Official Competition, Leopards Beat Japan's Nihon Tengu 95-76 for Second Straight Win
After a long road to recovery, Lu Chi-Er finally made his return to official competition at the TAT Chengdu stop, scoring 8 points as a starter in his comeback game. The next day, the Taoyuan Taiwan Beer Leopards defeated Japan's Nihon Tengu 95-76 to open the tournament with two straight wins.
Ferrari One-Off CZ26 Debuts in Monterey: One of a Kind, Two Years in the Making for Its Client
Ferrari Special Projects unveiled the bespoke CZ26 in Monterey, USA on August 14. Built on the SF90 Stradale platform, it delivers a combined output of 1,000cv. Only one unit exists worldwide, and the sale price remains undisclosed.
Tearing Down a Track Car and Rebuilding It: Bugatti Destrier Debuts at The Quail
Bugatti has transformed the track-only Bolide into the one-off Destrier, standing just one meter tall. Built by Programme Solitaire, it made its debut at The Quail during Monterey Car Week.
Polaroid Teams Up With Pokémon for 30th Anniversary, Poké Ball Instant Camera Leads Limited Collection
To celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary, Polaroid is rolling out its biggest crossover collab yet, with a Poké Ball-themed Now camera alongside Pikachu and Sylveon Go cameras. Pre-orders open August 25.
D.S. & Durga's New Release Ain't That Sweet: A New York Love Letter for People Who Don't Wear Gourmands
Brooklyn fragrance house D.S. & Durga launches "Ain't That Sweet," an oriental gourmand where David Moltz blends date cake and musk into a "sweetness that isn't sweet." Launching August 25, 50ml retails for $225.
Kith x BMW Chapter IV Finale: A 2000 X5 Stuffed with a V10 Manual, and a Preview of the 2027 Next-Gen Design
Ronnie Fieg teams up with BMW once again, building two one-of-a-kind X5s that bridge 27 years — one a restored first-gen E53 fitted with an S85 V10 manual swap, the other a not-yet-released fifth-generation 2027 X5.
Third-Gen MAZDA CX-5 Launches in Taiwan, i-ACTIV AWD Goes from Optional to Standard Across the Lineup
Mazda Taiwan has rolled out the third-generation ALL-NEW MAZDA CX-5, starting at NT$949,000, with i-ACTIV AWD now standard across the entire lineup. The model also introduces a wood-joinery-inspired design language and up to 54 safety features.
Grand Seiko SBGA527 Only 50 Pieces Made: An Ocean-Inspired Limited Edition Crafted Exclusively for Ben Bridge Honolulu
Grand Seiko has launched the limited-edition SBGA527, available only at two Ben Bridge Jeweler locations in Honolulu. Inspired by the sister-city relationship between Wakayama's Shirahama Beach and Waikiki Beach, the watch is priced at $7,600.
Charizard Breaks Free: Philip Gefaell Crafts 18K Gold Ash Charizard Ring to Celebrate Pokémon's 30th Anniversary
Artist Philip Gefaell has created a one-of-a-kind Ash Charizard ring for a renowned Pokémon card collector, featuring an 18K gold body set with natural VVS diamonds to mark Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
YouTube Public View Counts Set to Jump Across the Board — But Creator Payout Threshold Runs on a Different Algorithm
Starting August 24, YouTube will change how public view counts are calculated — a video will count as "viewed" the moment it starts playing. But creator earnings will still be calculated using the original Engaged Views standard, meaning the two sets of numbers will now clearly diverge.
After Fugazi x Vans Collab Got Scrapped, Brand Turns the Backlash Into the Story with a Cash-Only $5 Sneaker Drop
The Fugazi x Vans collab, scrapped after backlash over its shared name with the punk band, quietly resurfaced as a cash-only release with the shoes blurred out in every photo—turning the cancellation itself into the marketing.
Albishorn Dials It Back: Marinagraph Classic Ditches the Tide Bezel
Albishorn has launched the Marinagraph Classic, swapping out its signature tide bezel for a sapphire bidirectional bezel. The 39mm case is limited to 99 pieces, priced from CHF 3,950, with sales starting August 14.
Houston Chef Visits Tbilisi Caviar Factory: Good Caviar Takes Twenty Years to Wait
Goodnight Hospitality chefs Felipe Riccio and Austin Waiter traveled to Georgia's Panchenko caviar factory, witnessing firsthand the sturgeon-raising and roe-harvesting process—and rethinking how the ingredient should be presented to diners back home.
Ferrari Special Projects Spends Two Years Building the CZ26, a One-of-One Custom Supercar for a US Client
Built by Ferrari Special Projects on the SF90 Stradale platform for an American client, the CZ26 is the only one of its kind in the world—its body defined by subtraction rather than piled-on flashy lines.
Macau's City of Dreams Unveils All-New "REM" — 149-Room Hotel Built Like a Dream World
Inspired by REM sleep, red tones, metallic finishes and light play create a surreal space—grand opening set for October
Hajime Sorayama's Flight Dream Takes Off: STARLUX's Gold and Silver "AIRSORAYAMA" Jets Officially Launch
Hajime Sorayama once dreamed of becoming a pilot. Now his signature Sexy Robot aesthetic has been painted onto two Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. STARLUX teamed up with Pantone for custom color-tuning, with 16 professional painters spending 20 days to create a dazzling gold-and-silver duo—all without a drop of metallic paint.
Non-Alcoholic Wine Is Finally Worth Drinking: How Oceano and the Mondavi Family Brought Back the Flavor That Went Missing
Two TIDEZINE wine critics avoided writing about non-alcoholic wine for years—until vacuum distillation and aroma recovery technology changed their minds. Oceano and Isabel by Isabel Mondavi are using concrete techniques to bring back the body and aroma that get stripped away.
LeBron James Builds His Own Custom Maybach S 680, Swaps V12 Badge for His Crown Logo
LeBron James and Mercedes-Maybach unveiled two custom S 680s at Pebble Beach — one for his personal collection, the other headed to auction, with proceeds going to his foundation.
Hong Kong Disneyland's 2027 Playbook: One Shy Plush Toy Carries an Entire Pixar Spectacular
D23 Expo reveals Hong Kong Disneyland expansion details: Toy Story Land gets a new theater in the first half of 2027, starring an original character named Poppy who curls up into a ball. Meanwhile, the Marvel-themed area will expand significantly with an Avengers Tech Lab.
Polaroid Go 2nd Gen Bundle Drops to $72 With 16 Sheets of Film Included
Amazon has cut the price on the Polaroid Go 2nd Gen instant camera bundled with 16 sheets of film down to $71.99 — $4 cheaper than buying the camera alone, marking an all-time low for this bundle.
Lamborghini Revuelto SV: Packaging "Man and Machine as One" Into a 2.4-Second, 0-60 Monster Spec Sheet
Lamborghini has unveiled the SV version of its flagship hybrid supercar, the Revuelto — 0-62mph in just 2.4 seconds, matching the limited-edition Fenomeno, with pricing expected to reach as high as $750,000.
Palace Plants Its Third Seoul Flag: A "World Heritage Site" Inside Lotte Department Store
Palace Skateboards will open its third Korean store at Seoul's Lotte Department Store on August 22, with an interior drawing from a UNESCO World Heritage structure and an exclusive in-store-only collection.
RUF EHRA: 650 HP Paired With a Seven-Speed Manual, This Car Isn't Chasing Records
RUF unveiled the EHRA at Monterey Car Week 2026, packing a 650-horsepower twin-turbo flat-six with a seven-speed manual and all-wheel drive. The name pays tribute to Phil Hill's top-speed record, but the design brief has shifted toward long-distance comfort instead.
"Removing the Roof" Is an Understatement: Eccentrica Stripped This Diablo to Its Bones, Then Rebuilt It With 3,500 Parts
At Monterey Car Week, Eccentrica unveiled a V12 Roadster built on the original Lamborghini Diablo—underneath the open-top silhouette lies redesigned suspension, bodywork, and a 550-hp naturally aspirated V12. Only 19 will ever exist.