I’ve always loved LEGO sets. There’s something that’s always been really fun about building them and watching your creation take shape. I like to think of a LEGO set as a buildable puzzle, only you get to play or display it when you’re done constructing it. So it’s somehow fitting that on the biggest shopping day of the year, the company has decided to unveil the largest LEGO set ever.
Unforgiven: A Timeline of Dave Chappelle's Falling-Out With ViacomCBS Over 'Chappelle's Show' /
This article originally appeared on Complex.com
Dave Chappelle is a comedic, creative, and artistic force. He remains one of the only performers who when he speaks, everyone stops to listen. Nowhere was this better exhibited than in his Comedy Central sketch series, Chappelle’s Show, which ran from 2003 until he left the show in 2005. During this time, the show produced truly iconic sketches like Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories about Prince and Rick James, Clayton Bigsby, Wayne Brady’s Show, A Moment in the Life of Lil Jon, and more. The show became a massive hit for Comedy Central and firmly cemented Chappelle as one the artistic masters of the 21st first century—until he walked away from it all.
Chappelle’s Show is back in the news thanks to its recent return to streaming services. However, Chappelle himself is frustrated with the situation. On November 24, the comedian posted a video to his Instagram detailing his thoughts over the process in which his seminal series had been licensed out to various streaming platforms including Netflix, HBOMax, and CBS All Access. In the wake of this news Netflix—who Chappelle has worked with since 2016—has pulled the show from their service.
How did we get here? Chappelle’s frustrations with Comedy Central and its parent company ViacomCBS stretch back all the way into the early aughts. To provide a full and clear picture, we’ve assembled a timeline of events about Chappelle’s Show’s entire history and what came after the fallout. What you’ll see here still remains of Hollywood’s most interesting stories: how Chappelle had it all, walked away, and built something entirely new.
Linksys AX4200 Mesh Router Review: A Mesh System That Truly Delivers /
As radical as the invention of the Internet was, the move from wired to wireless connections was an equally impressive feat. For years, Internet access was tied to a stationary experience, our wired connections keeping us tied in place. WiFi routers changed that, inherently shifting the way we accessed the world wide web and allowing us to work or surf the Internet from our couches without the mess and tangle of wires. For as great as routers are, however, there were some limitations. In recent years, mesh routers have aimed to fix those problems, addressing troublesome areas where coverage lacks. And now, Linksys is looking further to improve that experience with their newest mesh system.
Dr. Martens Is Releasing a Military-Inspired Steel-Toe Boot /
Dr. Martens is one of those classic brands that has found a way to reinvent itself constantly. While many British brands are inextricably linked to the British elite and upper class, Dr. Martens has always been a brand of the people, of the working class. Seen as a shorthand for punk or grunge, there’s a certain attitude that comes with wearing a pair, making them a fitting canvas to be worn both on runways and by rockstars. In short: they’re the combat boots for everyone.
Now, the brand has a stylish new boot set to be released on November 28 in the middle of the Black Friday shopping insanity. We expect these boots to sell out fast, so mark your calendars and get ready to mash that “Add To Cart” button. Head to the Dr. Martens website to sign up for updates.
Review: Is the Bose QuietComfort 35 II Gaming Headset Worth the Money? /
As one of the flagship audio companies in the industry, Bose stepping into the world of gaming is one of those no-brainer moves. Why not apply the same wonderful tech that revolutionized listening to music and apply it to the dynamic, fast-paced world of video games? The better question: why did it take Bose so long to make this move? With the company’s QuietComfort 35 II Gaming Headset, Bose has made an impressive first step into the gaming sector.
I deeply admire Bose’s design approach. If you’re anything like me, there’s a good chance you have multiple audio devices for various tasks: I have earbuds for commuting, a gaming headset, noise-canceling headphones for work, and exercise earbuds that can take a beating. The QuietComfort 35 aims to eliminate at least two of those, folding the gaming headset and noise-canceling headphones into one model. Yes, Bose’s gaming headset basically takes the existing noise-canceling foundation we know and love and adds gaming functionality to it. In and of itself, that is cause enough to get extremely excited. In theory, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II Gaming Headset should offer the best of all worlds.
So do they live up to their promise?
Web Essentials: 5 Must-Read Miles Morales Spider-Man Stories /
This article originally appeared on Complex.com
New comic book characters debut all the time, but few of them break out and capture the public’s heart as much as Miles Morales. Created by Marvel writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Sara Pichelli in 2011 as part of the Ultimate Marvel imprint, Miles has transcended his comic origins to become the lead of his own animated movie (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) and now a videogame (Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales) too.
According to then Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso, Marvel had plans to introduce a Black Spider-Man around the 2008 election of President Obama but delayed to find a more thoughtful and natural approach to presenting the character. The idea popped up again during the famous #DonaldforSpiderman Twitter campaign that sought to cast multi-hyphenate Donald Glover as Peter Parker in Sony’s cinematic Spider-Man reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man. While Donald didn’t get the role, that didn’t stop Bendis from drawing inspiration from the campaign for the next phase of his run on the Ultimate Spider-Man title.
Marvel’s Ultimate imprint, originally started back in 2000, was a way to tell new and reimagined stories featuring classic Marvel characters. Divorced from decades of storytelling continuity, Ultimate Spider-Man was one of the line’s flagship titles for the innovative ways Bendis retold classic Spider-Man tales. However, change in comic books is commonplace, and imprint relaunches happen all the time. It provides publishers like Marvel with a new slate and allows a natural jumping-on point for new readers. In the wake of the Ultimate imprint event Fallout and the Death of Spider-Man, the Ultimate Marvel Universe version of Peter Parker died, leaving the world without a Spider-Man. Bendis used this opportunity to finally introduce Miles to the world. The character instantly resonated, bringing a whole new level of excitement to the Ultimate line.
With the release of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, we’re taking a look at Miles’ comic book origins and recommending five essential reads for those who can’t get enough of this truly amazing character. From the character’s earliest days to his latest ongoing adventures and plenty of dimensional travel in between, there’s a story for every fan of Miles.
Columbia’s Latest Star Wars Bounty Is Inspired by The Mandalorian /
Sure, Star Wars has always been a sprawling space epic that’s managed to captivate and entertain generations of fans. Star Wars is also a huge vehicle for merchandise. After all, who doesn’t want to swing around their own lightsaber, or play with action figures or LEGO sets to recreate their favorite moments, or even wear a cool shirt to let people know of your love?
Outdoor sportswear company Columbia knows how cool Star Wars can be and has worked to bring recreations of some of the franchise’s coolest jackets to life over the last few years. Beginning in 2016 with Rogue One-inspired jackets, Columbia has been reproducing styles inspired by Han, Luke and Leia’s looks from the ice planet Hoth, Empire Strikes Back crew jackets, and even plays on the light and dark side of the force. But for this year, they’ve gone all out and are powering up their hyperdrives to focus on The Mandalorian.
8 Cookware Sets to Help You Become a Top Chef /
Sure, there’s a certain amount of technique and skill that goes into cooking food. But if you don’t have the proper tools, cooking becomes a lot more difficult. Buying individual pots and pans is certainly a cheaper way to ensure your kitchen is properly equipped, but there’s something to be said for just getting one big group of pots and pans and calling it a day, which is where cookware sets come into play.
While they often come in different sizes, the idea behind a cookware set is to provide as many different (and useful!) tools in one set. The majority of cookware sets are crafted out of nonstick aluminum to ensure an even heat distribution, strong heat retention, are dish-washer safe, and durable enough to last through thousands of cooks. Oh, and some sets are even stackable to help save on space.
Regardless of which one you choose, there’s an option out of our eight selections that are bound to be perfect for your use. Take a look at our picks below to help you become the next top chef — or at least help you make sure your meals are as good as possible.