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LEGO’s first Star Trek set is the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D. The 3600-piece model of TNG’s starship includes a detachable saucer, an opening shuttlebay, and Minifigs of nine crew members, including Captain Picard (with his teacup) and Data (with his cat, Spot). On sale 11.28.25, at LEGO.com and LEGO Stores, with a bonus Shuttlepod through 12.1.25.

This docuseries from Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions explores the untold history of black cowboys and exposes the whitewashing and cultural appropriation of these heroes of the Wild West. Interviews with Jordan Peele, Tina Knowles, Glynn Turman, Pam Grier, The Compton Cowboys, Rick Ross, and Bun B help set the record straight. On Peacock 11.20.25.

Alpha Beta Gamer shared this demo footage of Subliminal, a psychological horror game built in Unreal Engine 5. Inspired by The Backrooms, the photorealistic game drops players into creepy, fragmented spaces where they must solve perspective- and light-based puzzles. Episode 1 hits PC, PS5, Xbox, and VR later in 2025. Grab the PC demo on Steam.

The Doobie Brothers started making music over 50 years ago. The band’s remaining original members, Michael McDonald, Tom Johnson, Patrick Simmons, and John McFee dropped by NPR Music and brought the house down with three classics: Takin’ It to the Streets, Black Water, and Listen to the Music, plus Angels & Mercy from their 2025 album Walk This Road.

Scotland’s venerable Tamdhu Distillery was born 128 years ago on the banks of the River Spey. From that moment, every drop of their rich and enticing whisky has been crafted with the same dedication — starting with the water drawn from the distillery’s own spring. This 12-year-old limited release is a tasty Speyside single malt for sherry wood connoisseurs.

Modern golfers expects more from their tech. Bushnell Golf gives it to them with the category-defining Wingman HD, the next evolution in GPS golf speakers. It combines cutting-edge GPS and Bluetooth tech, premium audio, and a high-resolution color touchscreen for an unmatched audio and distance assist to improve every round.

Clearly aware that two is better than one, curiously different Hendrick’s Gin released a limited-edition dual pack featuring two distinctive fan favorites: Flora Adora and Grand Cabaret gins Conjured up in Scotland by Hendrick’s master distiller Lesley Gracie, Flora Adora is bright and floral, while Grand Cabaret dances with herbs and stone fruit.

There have been countless attempts to replicate the lightsabers from Star Wars. HeroTech’s latest efforts produced one of the most impressive versions we’ve seen. This saber has a fully retractable, spinning blade that produces a lighting effect like the ones in the first Star Wars movies. It all packs inside of replica of the flash from a Kodak Graflex Camera.

As tequila has become a favorite spirit in America, our tastes have become more sophisticated, leaning toward golden Reposados over Blancos. Milagro Select Reposado is a smooth and flavorful 100% blue agave tequila made from two tequilas aged in American oak and French oak barrels. Great for sipping neat or on the rocks.

What happens when you take Downton Abbey and infuse it with the spirit of The Naked Gun? You get Fackham Hall, a silly and ribald whodunit set in the early 1900s. The comedy combines a tale of forbidden love with a murder mystery and other soap opera tropes, enhanced with sight gags, stupid puns, and juvenile humor. In theaters 12.5.2025.

Whisky infused with coffee beans? Now that’s an eye-opener. To compliment the signature corn sweetness and rye spice notes of Bib & Tucker’s terrific bourbon, they worked with a local Tennessee roaster on a custom blend of premium Arabica beans. The beans then steeped in cask-strength six-year whiskey before being blended into the final batch.

Johnnie Walker Black Label is a true icon. A masterful blend of single malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland, it’s aged for at least 12 years. The result is a timeless classic with depth and balance of flavor. Drink it with ice, neat, in a highball, or in a seasonal original like Johnnie Walker’s Midnight Maple cocktail.

Inspired by the powerful Sharingan eye from Naruto, this unique desktop plaything from Nikola Toy displays mesmerizing animated visuals inside of a see-through orb. Once activated, it changes between its forms and plays sounds to go with them.

Brick Technology is back with another fun LEGO engineering challenge – to build vehicles that could hold up to bigger and bigger potholes. Each of the five 1:14-scale vehicles they tested weighs roughly the same and was driven at a scale speed equivalent to 100 km/h (62 mph). Place your bets on which car design you think will perform best.

During Ireland’s prep for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, an infamous confrontation erupted between the team’s hot-headed captain (Éanna Hardwicke) and national team manager (Steve Coogan). The intense rivalry gripped Ireland and transcended the game, becoming one of sport history’s most fractious fights and a helluva entertaining story. Premieres 1.1.2026.

Back in his NASA days, engineer Mark Rober invited engineers to come up with their most clever Halloween pumpkins. He’s continued the tradition with his kid-friendly CrunchLabs, though the teams only get an hour to make their most outlandish squash. This year’s entries include a pumpkin camera, a pumpkin carriage, and a party pumpkin with a bonus mode.