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Midnight Club 5 Had a London Map Ready—Then Got Killed as Rockstar's "Red-Headed Stepchild"
A former Rockstar San Diego designer reveals that the racing series outlasted Need for Speed in playtime, but its London map was scrapped for good after it couldn't match GTA-level sales numbers.
BB Pod Just Became a Spinning CD Player — Kojima Productions Teams Up with km5
That translucent capsule from Death Stranding 2 you had to carry so carefully has now been turned into an orange semi-transparent CD player by km5, priced at ¥25,300 and available exclusively at the Shibuya PARCO pop-up store and online.
Rolex's Market Share Cools from 44% to 30.5% — Young Buyers Are Shifting to the Datejust
Chrono24's latest report shows Rolex's share of platform sales has dropped from its 2022 peak of 44% to 30.5%. But the real story isn't the decline — it's where young buyers are putting their money instead: not the once-unobtainable sports models, but the Datejust.
Porsche Turns Cayenne Turbo Electric's Horsepower Into a Kitesurfing Collection's Limited Run Number
Porsche teams up with Duotone for the second time, but instead of the 911, this collection draws from the Cayenne Turbo Electric — right down to the 1,156-piece limited run that mirrors the SUV's peak horsepower output.
The Trunk-Ready Scooter That Just Became a Yellow Watch Face
Seiko 5 Sports teams up with Honda to mark the Motocompo's 45th anniversary with a globally limited run of 8,000 pieces, shipping starting September.
Panerai's New Luminor Marina Swaps Titanium for Compressed Carbon Fiber, Cutting Weight by 64%
The Luminor Marina PAM01707 trades titanium and steel for Carbotech™, shaving serious weight off the 44mm case while sticking to the P.9010 movement and that vintage cream Super-LumiNova glow — still every bit the naval-issue tool watch.
Ten One-of-a-Kind Ferraris: The Purosangue Trades America's Landscapes for a Market's Bragging Rights
Ferrari has built ten bespoke one-off Purosangue models for the American market, split into two lines—landscapes and racing—each with paint and interiors mapped to coastlines, mountains, plains, and classic livery colorways.
Mercedes-Benz Admits It: Touchscreens Had Their Moment, But Physical Buttons Are the Real Non-Negotiable
CEO Ola Källenius admits the brand prioritized tech over convenience, and Mercedes-Benz is bringing physical buttons back to future models — but the 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen isn't going anywhere.
ATARASHII GAKKO! Take Over Kansai Airport's Departure Terminal for a 10-Day NEW KIX MATSURI This August
From the Kohaku stage to Coachella, and now to a pop-up counter in Kansai Airport's Terminal 1 departure area — ATARASHII GAKKO! have become the last faces travelers see before leaving Japan. Running August 15–24, the NEW KIX MATSURI shopping festival is using stamp cards and prize draws to squeeze in one last round of spending.
G-SHOCK GRAVITYMASTER's Latest Drop Name-Checks Supersonic Jets, Ditching the Vague Sky Talk
The GWR-B3000 series marks a rare moment where GRAVITYMASTER gets specific about its inspiration. Three colorways, starting at NT$23,000, drop August 4 via CASIO's official webstore and concept stores.
When Someone Trashes Your Job at a Party, Here's Which Zodiac Sign Defends You First (No Matter the Backlash)
When someone mocks your job performance in front of the group, Aries cuts them off instantly and Leo fires right back — and even Virgo, the friend who nags you the most, might be the first one to stand up for you.
Detective Conan Takes Over a Taiwan Resort: Janfusun Fancyworld Debuts Island's First Overseas-Exclusive Character Rooms
Janfusun Fancyworld Resort has teamed up with Detective Conan for Taiwan's first overseas-licensed themed stay — five character rooms, an exclusive afternoon tea, and a shuttle from Douliu Station that drops guests straight into the anime.
NOT A HOTEL AOSHIMA Just Got a Glow-Up — By the Same Architect Who Built It
CHILL 2.0 stretches the resort's signature villa with a 21-meter infinity pool and sauna suite, while COAST merges the best of SURF and GARDEN into a new pet-friendly layout. The seaside restaurant also gets a redesign courtesy of A.N.D.
Van Cleef & Arpels Relocates to Alexandra House, Letting Studio Jouin Manku's Hand-Carved Plaster Petals Push Back Against Central's Noise
Moving from Landmark Mandarin Oriental to Alexandra House, Van Cleef & Arpels reunites with longtime collaborator Studio Jouin Manku, answering two decades of the city's clamor with a single expanse of hand-sculpted plaster petals.
India-Built Jimny Just Helped Suzuki Beat Mercedes-Benz on Its Own Turf in Japan
The five-door Jimny Nomade is built exclusively in India, yet it drove Suzuki straight to the top of Japan's imported vehicle market in the first half of 2026 — orders topped 50,000 before the brand had to hit pause.
This V16 Supercar Bears Giorgio Moroder's Name But Will Never Hit the Street
Chassis 001 is the only prototype to carry the full "Cizeta-Moroder" badge, a collaboration between the godfather of disco and a former Lamborghini engineer, now heading to RM Sotheby's auction block.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Opens to $355M Domestic, Smashes $900M Worldwide in Week One
Sony and Marvel Studios' latest team-up pulled in $168M on opening day alone, topping even Avengers: Endgame's single-day record, and closed out its first weekend with $355M in North America and $927M globally.
Tadao Ando's Green Apple Watch Leads designboom's August Drop of Architectural Time
designboom shop's August edit centers on "structure and temporal precision," spanning Tadao Ando's collaborative Cauny timepiece to CNC-milled stone rings and 3D-printed necklaces, bringing architectural language to wrists and fingertips.
From Stovetop to Campfire: ADDI's STEKA Aluminum Pan for Mozambique Is Built to Last a Lifetime
Swedish design studio ADDI teams up with Japanese outdoor brand Mozambique to launch STEKA, an octagonal aluminum frying pan designed to go seamlessly from the gas stove to the open flame.
Why People Who Swear Off Group Travel Are Booking Private Jet World Tours: The Real Clue Is in the Aircraft and Headcount
From a 75-seat retrofitted 757 to a 16-passenger Airbus A319, TCS, National Geographic, and Aman each carve out their own clientele through aircraft type and group size — flying you to Antarctic ice caves or a private tour of the Sistine Chapel, then handing you back your own driver and guide once you land.
Sober But Still Wild: Coffee Raves Are Turning 10AM Coffee Shops Into Nightclubs
No alcohol, no midnight countdown — just espresso shots and heavy beats. Coffee Raves are moving the club scene into daylight hours, rewriting what "partying" actually means.
How Each Zodiac Sign Claps Back at "It's For Your Own Good" — Accept the Love, Reclaim the Choice
When family, partners, or bosses drop the line "it's for your own good," it sounds like care but often lands as your decision being taken away. Here are three ways each of the 12 zodiac signs can say thanks while keeping the choice for themselves.
McDonald's China Turns Takeout Bags Into Backpacks — And Yes, You Can Actually Carry Fries In It
From fan-made tribute to official merch, the "Big Fries Backpack" replicates every crease of the classic brown paper bag, complete with side pockets built to hold real fries — and a hidden laptop sleeve inside.
Want to Make Up After a Cold War But Can't Find the Words? Here's What Your Zodiac Sign Actually Says (Cancer Just Asks If You've Eaten)
The most awkward part of a cold war isn't the silence—it's when you finally want to make up, but the words come out completely wrong. Here's a breakdown of the common miscommunication traps for all 12 zodiac signs, plus what they actually mean to say, from Cancer's "have you eaten" to Aquarius's habit of over-analyzing everything. Understand yourself, understand them too.