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Ray J’s Bike Sharing Company ScootEbike Projected to Make Over $200M in 2020

November 1, 2019

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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... Read Article

“Free speech and paid speech are not the same thing:” Facebook Staff Demand Organization prevent false information in political ads

Zoe Zorka

October 29, 2019

Tech News, Technology

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, Fl... Read Article

Snapchat Back Up and Working, but Issues and Questions Remain

Zoe Zorka

October 15, 2019

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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 mornin... Read Article

2 Chainz Is Now a Co-Owner of Atlanta’s A3C Festival

Keenan Higgins

September 29, 2019

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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 hig... Read Article

WHAT, MOTHERF****R?! Samuel L. Jackson Is Amazon’s New Voice for Alexa

Keenan Higgins

September 26, 2019

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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 voi... Read Article

Lyft Will Add Bike, Scooter and Even Subway Options With New Multimodal Features

Keenan Higgins

September 24, 2019

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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 ... Read Article

Facebook Is Experimenting With Artificial Intelligence That Let’s You Digitally Get Dressed

Keenan Higgins

September 22, 2019

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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.... Read Article

Step Your IG Game Up! These Top 5 Tips Are Sure to Get You More Instagram Followers

Keenan Higgins

September 10, 2019

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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 intera... Read Article

Lyft Pulls E-Bikes in Response to Reported Fire Danger

Zoe Zorka

August 1, 2019

Tech News, Technology

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 stre... Read Article

WATCH: Uber Elevate Gives a 360° View of How the Air Taxi Service Will Operate

Keenan Higgins

June 12, 2019

Digital Entertainment, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, News, Tech, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

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... Read Article

Calvin Klein’s Latest #MYCALVINS Campaign Star is Virtual Influencer Lil Miquela

Keenan Higgins

May 18, 2019

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 ... Read Article

WATCH: The Trailer For Season 5 of Netflix’s ‘Black Mirror’ Is Finally Here

Keenan Higgins

May 15, 2019

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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 M... Read Article

The Night Really Was Dark: A Technical and Artistic Breakdown of Sunday’s “Dark” GoT Episode

Zoe Zorka

April 30, 2019

Tech News, Technology, TV

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. D... Read Article

Rashaun Williams Continues to Build an All-Star Investment Following

Zoe Zorka

April 11, 2019

Tech

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,... Read Article

Tesla Comes to the Masses With New Model 3

Zoe Zorka

March 1, 2019

Products, Tech News, Technology

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... Read Article

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

Zoe Zorka

February 5, 2019

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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

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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

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Ray J’s Bike Sharing Company ScootEbike Projected to Make Over $200M in 2020

“Free speech and paid speech are not the same thing:” Facebook Staff Demand Organization prevent false information in political ads

2 Chainz Is Now a Co-Owner of Atlanta’s A3C Festival

WHAT, MOTHERF****R?! Samuel L. Jackson Is Amazon’s New Voice for Alexa

Lyft Will Add Bike, Scooter and Even Subway Options With New Multimodal Features

Facebook Is Experimenting With Artificial Intelligence That Let’s You Digitally Get Dressed

Lyft Pulls E-Bikes in Response to Reported Fire Danger

WATCH: Uber Elevate Gives a 360° View of How the Air Taxi Service Will Operate

Calvin Klein’s Latest #MYCALVINS Campaign Star is Virtual Influencer Lil Miquela

WATCH: The Trailer For Season 5 of Netflix’s ‘Black Mirror’ Is Finally Here

The Night Really Was Dark: A Technical and Artistic Breakdown of Sunday’s “Dark” GoT Episode

Rashaun Williams Continues to Build an All-Star Investment Following

Tesla Comes to the Masses With New Model 3

Samsung’s Three Variants of the Galaxy S10 Line Leaked

Top New Tech Trends Everyone Should Watch For in 2019

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

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