hype
Why It's Still Almost Impossible to Buy a PS5 for Retail Price
With new products selling out overnight, the incentive for scalpers is simply too high – and brands don't seem to care.
Hate to Break It to You, But Net Neutrality Has Not Been Saved
The "major milestone" achieved this week is the first step before a number of huge hurdles.
E3 Opened to the Public, and the Public Loved It
For the first time ever, 15,000 die-hard gamers were allowed into the industry’s most exclusive trade show—and they are so pure and full of hope.
The World's Largest Telescope Is Being Built So We Can Finally Find Aliens
A video touting the ELT says it's the biggest telescope currently under construction and could be the first to spot aliens.
Separating Hyperbole and Trajectory When It Comes To Joseph Parker
When does the fire start outgrowing the smoke on the Kiwi heavyweight?
Sadie Dupuis and the Art of Doing Whatever the Hell You Want
We talk autonomy, abusive relationships, and Sad13—the Speedy Ortiz singer's new solo guise.
Identity Politics and Counting Troye Sivan as a Fan: Hanging with Lonelyspeck in the Adelaide Suburbs
Meet Sione Teumogenga, the 24-year-old producer behind all the hype.
Meet the Dedicated Hypebeasts Who Camped Out for Kanye Merch
After they'd spent a long night in the cold, VICE stopped by to ask these fans if Yeezy was worth the wait.
Sell, Sell, Sell: Analysing the Signs That Pokémon Go Has Already Peaked
On Wednesday Nintendo stocks took their biggest dip in five years. We examine how the company's very recent fortunes are being affected by hype.
How Blizzard Weaponised Hype for the Launch of ‘Overwatch’
'Overwatch' is the most-hyped game of 2016 so far, with seven million playing right now, and its makers really did leave nothing to chance.
The Hype List 2016
Meet the tastemakers and creatives pushing the boundaries, challenging perceptions and fucking what you know.