Fuggin' Friday #67

Here is the sixty-seventh Fuggin' Friday feature. Enjoy! If you don't know what a Fuggin' Friday post is, check out all the info here.

The Rise of Fashionable Technology

The most bizarre part is a lot of the new technology take the form of accessories. Let’s look at some products that are bringing about the rise of fashionable, wearable technology, firstly by examining the most practical of fashion functions: clothing. Check out a really cool article about fashion and technology HERE.

Is Sony Preparing to Unveil the PlayStation 4?

With invitations already sent out to various tech tastemakers promising big news for a February 20 event, many speculate that Sony will be unveiling the PlayStation 4. The Wall Street Journal has in fact gone so far as to declare that the PlayStation 3 predecessor is exactly what we’re getting. This news coincides with confirmations of a next-generation console from Microsoft – with each platform looking to duke it out for a Holiday 2013 release in the marketplace. According to TechCrunch, “Rumors about what the console will actually look like so far include retaining an optical disc drive, said to be a concession made to ensuring that large-sized games are still convenient for customers to actually obtain and play, and a move from the Cell chip that powers the current PS3 to an AMD-based design, which might complicate things in terms of backwards compatibility with current games.” Stay tuned for further details as they surface.

J.J. Abrams to Direct Star Wars Episode VII

Following last year’s sale of Lucasfilm to Disney for $4.06 billion USD, many have speculated on the ultimate fate of George Lucas’ beloved Star Wars franchise. As a new Star Wars trilogy has already been announced by Lucas and Disney, the first film of the upcoming trio now has a director attached – J.J. Abrams. The celebrated director is set to turn his attentions from the world of Vulcans, Klingons, and the Enterprise to the Force, Jedi, and Galactic Empire as he takes the helm as director and producer of the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII. While Abrams’ future with the Star Trek franchise remains unclear at this point, many expect Abrams to be involved in at least some capacity with an eventual follow-up to Star Trek Into Darkness – this year’s sequel to the highly successful 2009 reboot of the franchise. Now in pre-production, Star Wars Episode VII is set to hit theaters in 2015.

Volcom’s “Coming of Ageless” Video

The latest visual treatment from extreme sports staple Volcom shows Dusty Payne and Gavin Beschen exploring the precarious aqua tunnels of Micronesia. Titled “Coming of Ageless,” the clip shows the two Volcom team members approaching the Western Pacific with anticipatory nerves before conquering the intense waves. Directed by Ryan Thomas and strung together by a classic Delta blues anthem from Bukka White, the short clip displays the arduous yet harmonious relationship between surfers and the deep blue sea.

Reebok Classics 2013 Kamikaze II Mid OG

Having introduced a number of retro releases in the past – including Allen Iverson’s “Question,” Emmitt Smith’s ES22 and Dominique Wilkins’ signature colorway of the Twilight Zone Pump, Reebok readies an update on the Kamikaze II Mid OG. First popularized by Shawn Kemp, the either black/red or black/white colorways are harnessed on a mid-top design that retains its signature zigzag pattern alongside a combination of Hexalite and Ultra Hexalite cushioning in the forefoot and heel. Having already been seen on the feet of artists like Rick Ross and DJ Khaled, the limited edition sneakers will hit key Reebok stockists on February 1 and retail for $100 USD.

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