Trousers are a year-round staple, this we know, but the time they prove themselves to be most useful, in my humble opinion, is in spring. During the winter, black tights, skirts and knee boots serve as my go-to, while summer is all about lightweight dresses in linen and cotton. For spring, with its inconsistent temperatures […]
Apple is reportedly in talks to license Google’s Gemini AI for use in iOS
The AI race shows no signs of slowing down. We’ve reported about how iOS 18 is expected to build in many different AI features throughout the OS, and Apple is racing ahead with its AI research and development, publishing new research papers and code several times a month. But all that internal development doesn’t mean […]
Monster Energy Bullies Trademark Application For Gin Company
from the monster-mash dept Here we go again. Monster Energy is one of the most prolific trademark bullies in the history of trademark bullying. And the really frustrating part of all this is that at times it can feel like Monster makes trademark bullying a chief international export every bit as much as energy drinks. […]
6 Ryobi Tools That Do More Than Just One Job
If you have a pool, you might want to blow up some inflatable rafts to float around with. You can do this by picking up the Ryobi 18V cordless inflator for $34.97 from Home Depot. This is part of the ONE+ ecosystem, so your 18V Ryobi batteries will work here, and that cuts the price […]
Tems Shines at Billboard Women in Music Awards 2024, Receives “Breakthrough” Award
Nigerian music sensation, Tems, stole the spotlight at the prestigious 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles. Recognized as the Breakthrough Artist of the year, Tems graced the event in a striking black Alaïa FW22 dress, exuding elegance and style. Making history as the first Nigerian artist to receive this honor, Tems also […]
Chrysotile asbestos finally banned in the US after decades of EPA efforts
Enlarge / An asbestos warning sign is seen at Victoria Park in Camperdown on February 29, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday finalized a ban on the only type of asbestos still used in the US, chrysotile asbestos. This move was decades in the making. Chrysotile asbestos, aka “white asbestos,” is […]
Fisker Suspends Its EV Production
Following recent reports that Fisker has been preparing for a possible bankruptcy filing, today the embattled automaker announced that it is suspending all manufacture of its electric vehicles. “Fisker will pause production for six weeks starting the week of March 18, 2024, to align inventory levels and progress strategic and financing initiatives,” the company said […]
Getting Red Carpet Ready with Mckenna Grace
“Sleep? I don’t know her,” Mckenna Grace says with a laugh. It’s a few hours before the premiere of her film Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire in New York City, and the 17-year-old is running on maybe three hours of sleep. You wouldn’t know it, though. Ever the professional, she is alert and energetic during our entire […]
When to book a flight for summer vacation
There’s no getting around it: Seeing the world is expensive. I just went to Japan (you should totally go if you ever have the chance), and the costs add up. Sushi was one thing, but the flights? Oof. My biggest mistake was waiting too late to iron out my plans. Hey, consider this my good […]
Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh loses patience with the judiciary’s far right
There are several recent signs that the federal judiciary’s center right is losing patience with its far right. Last week, a policymaking body within the judiciary announced new steps to combat “judge shopping,” a practice that has allowed Republican litigants to choose to have their cases heard by partisan judges who are well to the […]