Many leaders define passion as employees willingly putting in extra hours – working late nights and weekends – without any pushback. But research into workplaces with consistently high performance reveals a different kind of passion is actually key: the passion of someone who loves to explore and discover new things.
The word “dude” became incredibly popular in the 1980s and 90s. It added a casual, laid-back vibe to everyday greetings, such as saying “Dude, what’s up?”
Universal Pictures announced that a new movie about Snoop Dogg, titled ‘Snoop,’ will be released on August 6, 2027. Jonathan Daviss, known for his role in ‘Outer Banks,’ will play Snoop Dogg, and Craig Brewer is directing the film. This project is the first to come from a partnership between Death Row Pictures and NBCUniversal.
Timberland and Randomevent have teamed up to reimagine the classic 3-Eye Lug shoe. The new version takes inspiration from the desert landscape, using a warm color scheme and interesting textures. While maintaining the shoe’s durable, classic design, the collaboration gives it a more natural and inviting feel.
Xteink recently launched the X4 Pro, a small e-reader priced at $99. It boasts a warm-to-cool adjustable frontlight and a touchscreen to make it easier to use. Weighing just 72 grams, the device has a 4.3-inch E-Ink screen with sharp detail (220 PPI) and a larger battery that lasts longer – 1,100mAh – all in a slim design of only 5.95mm thick. The X4 Pro connects magnetically to smartphones and uses a special pogo-pin connector instead of standard USB-C for charging and transferring files.
Samsung has created a new division, RX (Robotics eXperience), to bring all its robotics work together and speed up the development of robots that use artificial intelligence. The division will be run by Dongkun Lee, who previously worked at Hyundai and Boston Dynamics, and will report directly to Samsung’s CEO, TM Roh. Samsung is planning to invest around $13 billion to build factories in South Korea and research centers around the world to manufacture humanoid robots and process the data they generate.
Lamborghini has released the Revuelto Impavido, a limited edition of just 25 cars celebrating 25 years in Japan. The design was inspired by the Bushido code of the samurai and features graphics reminiscent of katana sword slashes and classic armor, created through Lamborghini’s Ad Personam customization program. This hybrid supercar still boasts an impressive 1,001 horsepower from its 6.5-liter V12 engine combined with three electric motors, allowing it to reach a top speed of 212 mph.
Amazon MGM Studios is making a new RoboCop TV series for Prime Video. The show will have eight episodes, and Peter Ocko is the showrunner and writer. James Wan, who is known for his work in horror, and the original RoboCop screenwriters, Ed Neumeier and Michael Miner, are all executive producers on the project.
MIKIMOTO and Chrome Hearts have collaborated again on a new jewelry collection. This time, the line features a necklace, bracelet, brooch, and a pair of drop earrings, all made with 22-karat gold and Akoya pearls. You can find the Chrome MIKIMOTO collection at select stores for both brands.
Jo posted a series of photos on Instagram, remembering him as a truly selfless person who loved to help others and bring joy to those around him.