Brandy’s brother is out to get that bag! William Norwood Jr. aka Ray J and his Raytroniks Corporation signed a deal with LoopShare, a ride-sharing company that specializes in sustainable urban transportation, for their “ScootE” brand bike, with Ray J milking the deal for about about $34 million and over 18 million common shares in […]
The 2020 election is almost a year away, but the buzz surrounding the election is getting louder by the day. Whether it’s hip-hop artists and celebrities such as Alicia Keys, Angie Martinez, H.E.R., Fat Joe, Flipp Dinero, Becky G, CNCO, and Farruko encouraging fans to register to vote through their Rock the Vote initiative or […]
Thousands of people woke up to an extra Monday-ish Monday when they realized that something wasn’t quite right with Snapchat. The popular social media app reportedly went down for over an hour on Monday morning at approximately 8 a.m. PST (11 a.m. EST). At least 18,000 users throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe reported […]
2 Chainz may be adding a few more chains to his collection following his latest lucrative investment. The Georgia-bred emcee is putting on for his home state by announcing that he just bought stake in ATL’s highly-popular music and tech festival A3C. View this post on Instagram @a3cfestival MUSIC, FILM ,TECH , CULTURE !!! Shiiid […]
Fam, technology is getting wild out here! The latest update to Amazon’s popular voice-controlled digital assistant Alexa will soon include seasoned actor Samuel L. Jackson and his most prized asset: that voice! REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS Advertisement From making Alexa a “doorbell concierge” to new podcast content, read about the more than 20 […]
Lyft wants to be your one-stop-shop when it comes to navigating the world, and the popular rideshare company is doing so by upgrading its in-app options to accommodate travel options that extend to even public transportation. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS Advertisement In a clear move to compete directly with Google Maps, the new […]
There’s a scene in the cult-classic ’90s film Clueless where beloved main character, Cher Horowitz, literally flexes on us all by operating her very own virtual stylist — call it a “digital closet” if you will. Now, almost 25 years later, Facebook is gearing up to introduce a similar artificial intelligence system that could change […]
In a world that’s becoming more and more digital by the second — we don’t “buy” CDs anymore; we stream them! — one of the biggest aspects of our lives that’s been taken over by the Internet is our social interaction. You may know it better as “social media.” Whether you like it or not, […]
One of summer’s hottest (and most eco-friendly) trends is apparently (quite literally) too hot for city streets. Earlier this week, Lyft announced that they would be pulling their new e-bikes San Francisco streets, as well as bikes in the South Bay Area in light of two recently catching on fire- a defect that has been blamed […]
With Uber’s new air taxi service coming to NYC this summer, commuters everywhere are excited to see how it will operate on a global scale. Now, Uber Elevate is giving us a full VR/AR experience to preview how a general flight will work when the service begins its testing phase in 2020. REGISTER TO VOTE […]
From A$AP Rocky to Billie Eilish, Calvin Klein has been getting some of the brightest stars in the game for its latest fashion campaigns. The fresh face now joining CK’s roster was literally created just three years ago. Say hello to 19-year-old “pop sensation” Miquela Sousa. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS Advertisement Scratching your […]
We’re sure many Netflix subscribers are still trying to find the perfect outcome to Bandersnatch, but those who’ve had their fair share of ruining Stefan Butler’s life can officially move on to the next Black Mirror chapter now that Season 5 is set to premiere in just a matter of weeks. The trailer for Charlie […]
As this season of HBO’s Game of Thrones continues to break viewership records, Sunday’s episode featured an epic battle scene that clocked a longer length than ever before seen on network or cable television. Despite the rave reviews, many viewers were left wondering whether the night really was that dark or were our TVs all […]
As people start planning their summer vacations, millions of Americans will likely turn to not just hotels (as was in the case with years past), but also other vacation rentals such as AirBnb. Rashaun Williams, tech mogul and investment adviser to numerous athletes and hip hop artists, knew this and that’s why two years ago, […]
The Tesla brand, a brand synonymous with cutting edge technology and innovation, has also been synonymous with “expensive.” That is about to change as the auto manufacturer unveiled the new Tesla Model 3, which is expected to be a bit more affordable at around $35,000. Tesla, most well known for their innovative electric cars, has […]
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 filmmakers to new categories, some of the best media of 2019 made its debut at the world-famous festival. Yet one […]
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 information about the Galaxy S10. Based on rumors, which have now been all but definitively confirmed, the 4G generation of Galaxy S10 […]
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 exciting tech trends to watch for in the coming year. The hyper-personalization of everything: Unless you conduct all […]
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 holiday party- free coding classes for kids, adults, and teachers. Yesterday, the company announced their nationwide “Hour of Code” events, […]
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 is necessary. However, high costs of living and outrageous monthly parking rates have often discouraged city dwellers from owning a car, […]
