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Eminem Documentary, ‘Marshall from Detroit,’ Ushers in a New Era of Tech at Sundance Film Festival

February 5, 2019

As the 2019 Sundance Film Festival wraps up this week, one thing is for certain- there was no shortage of excellent films, events, and panels worth showcasing. From a record number of women and minority filmmak... Read Article

Samsung’s Three Variants of the Galaxy S10 Line Leaked

Zoe Zorka

January 22, 2019

Tech

As more and more people rely on their smartphones for business as well as pleasure, Samsung, one of the major players in the worldwide smartphone market, is reportedly breaking barriers based on leaked informat... Read Article

Top New Tech Trends Everyone Should Watch For in 2019

Zoe Zorka

January 8, 2019

Products, Tech News, Technology

The new year is upon us and for techies and average consumers alike, that means almost 365 days of possible new developments in tech- and cool gadgets. While we don’t have an iCrystalBall (yet), here are some e... Read Article

The 12 Days of….Coding? Apple Attempts to Bring Coding to the Masses This Christmas

Zoe Zorka

November 27, 2018

Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

While most malls throughout December will be filled with holiday shoppers looking for last-minute gifts and kids waiting in line to see Santa, Apple stores across the country will be hosting a different kind of... Read Article

No Car? No Problem: Lime Announced Plans for ‘Shareable’ Cars for Urban Dwellers

Zoe Zorka

November 14, 2018

Products, Tech News, Technology

City living can be fun- lots to do, parties almost every night, bars and restaurants within walking distance, and food delivery options for days. Yet despite even the best public transportation, sometimes a car... Read Article

Source Exclusive: Shepard Fairey Talks Merging Art & Technology With His New “DAMAGED” VR/AR Gallery

Keenan Higgins

October 17, 2018

Art/Design, Digital, Exclusives, Hip Hop Art and Design | Urban Arts, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, Interview, Lifestyle, News Exclusives, Technology

Art icon Shepard Fairey is responsible for many people's obsession with the medium, specifically when it comes to his renowned OBEY Giant brand. Now, the man who created one of the most recognized logos in cont... Read Article

Is Facebook Getting Even Less Friendly? Social Media Giant Shuts Down Friends List Feeds Feature

Facebook’s New Camera Announcement is Met With Mixed Reviews

Zoe Zorka

October 9, 2018

Tech

In recent months, Facebook has been announcing that they want to see more of your face. On the heels of last week‘s new Nearby Friends mapping feature announcement, Facebook revealed that they’re following the ... Read Article

Is Facebook’s Anticipated Update Friendlier? Or Creepier?

Zoe Zorka

October 4, 2018

Tech

It knows when you’ve been sleeping, it knows when you’re awake….and now Facebook is going to know where you are- and so are your Facebook friends, all thanks to Facebook’s newly designed “Nearby Friends” featur... Read Article

Source Exclusive: Copdate CEO Andrew Raisman Breaks Down the App That’s Changing Sneaker Shopping As We Know It

Keenan Higgins

September 12, 2018

Hip Hop Footwear | Trending Sneakers, Hip Hop Style | Latest Trends in Fashion and Footwear, Products, Sneakers, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

As sneaker culture advances to bigger and more mainstream levels, so are the tools becoming available to us to even be able to buy the kicks we love and line up for. However, Copdate is doubling down on the lov... Read Article

Scoot Over: Is the Reign of the Scooter Nearing its End or Just Beginning?

Zoe Zorka

September 11, 2018

Tech News, Technology

Since the beginning of time (or at least since Macklemore rode his faux fur-lined coat to the thrift shop), the scooter has been a fairly popular mode of transportation amongst urban residents. In recent months... Read Article

Beyond Solar Power: Akon’s ‘Akoin’ Aims to Build Africa’s New Economy

Zoe Zorka

August 28, 2018

Tech

As globalization and technology continue to provide more opportunities for people throughout the world, a few significant challenges remain- especially in underdeveloped countries with less than stable economie... Read Article

Is Facebook Getting Even Less Friendly? Social Media Giant Shuts Down Friends List Feeds Feature

Zoe Zorka

August 10, 2018

Tech

Way back in 2004 when Facebook first started, it was a social platform in the truest sense of the world. To open an account, you had to prove that you had an authorized college or university email address. When... Read Article

Bitcoin, Blockchain, and…Brews? Austin prepares for the second ATX Startup Crawl

Zoe Zorka

August 10, 2018

Tech

When most people think about startups and technology, the last thing that likely comes to mind is a party. However, the city of Austin, which is well known for both technology and partying, has decided to combi... Read Article

Beyond Autotune: Giving a Voice to the Voiceless

Zoe Zorka

July 19, 2018

Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

Throughout history, innovators and philanthropists have sought out ways to help the lives of the handicapped. From the invention of sign language to high-tech wheelchairs, emerging technology has made a huge im... Read Article

From C-Notes to Crypto: Why Cryptocurrency Could Be the Future of Hip-Hop

Zoe Zorka

July 18, 2018

Tech

One of the hottest tech trends of the last few years has been the rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Once relegated to techies and conspiracy theorists, cryptocurrency has entered the mainstream in a b... Read Article

Quieter, Faster Air Travel? NASA Tests Supersonic Technology for Possible Commercial Air Travel

Zoe Zorka

July 5, 2018

Tech

Is commercial air travel about to get a little more pleasant for people in the air and on the ground? If NASA’s new research has anything to say about it, the answer is quite possibly yes. Recently, NASA embark... Read Article

Home Robots For Sale? Amazon is Reportedly Working On That

Jason Cordner

April 24, 2018

Digital Entertainment, Lifestyle, Tech

Amazon could be one step closer to dominating your household. According to Bloomberg, Amazon is building smart robots as part of a project named "Vesta." The robots may launch as soon as 2019, according to ... Read Article

These Earbuds Will Translate Languages For You Right On The Spot

Ime Ekpo

December 14, 2017

Shop Electronics & Games, Tech, Tech News, Technology

We are currently in an era where the focal difference between all the human families of the planet earth is how to stay on fluent accord. With the internet and technology making the world so much smaller, how c... Read Article

Twitter Is Under Fire For Censoring Bisexual Photos

Sha Be Allah

November 6, 2017

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More than a few LGBT Twitter users were alarmed this weekend when searches for relevant terms (such as #bisexual and #gay) no longer produced results, regardless of what their content settings were. At the ... Read Article

Twitter Employee Deactivates President Trump’s Account

Sha Be Allah

November 3, 2017

Digital Entertainment, feature, featured, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, News Exclusives, Politics, Politics, Tech, Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

U.S. President Donald Trump’s @realdonaldtrump Twitter account was deactivated by a Twitter Inc employee who was leaving the company on Thursday and was down for 11 minutes before it was restored, the social me... Read Article

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