Sonos’ long-rumored and much-anticipated Sonos Ace headphones have finally been unveiled. Although many details about them have leaked over the last several weeks, there are a few surprises. As CNET reports, for starters, the Ace headphones cost a little more than the rumors suggested: $449 instead of $429. And although they’re equipped with a Wi-Fi chip, they’re not really Wi-Fi headphones. Unlike Sonos’ Roam and Move […]
In addition to several deadly tornadoes, severe storms brought heavy rain, gusty winds and damaging hail to parts of Iowa last week. Two-inch-diameter hail was reported in Pella, a town southeast of Cedar Rapids, after hail was observed in Kansas and Colorado on Monday. As AccuWeather reports, statistics show an increase in the number of large hailstones in the United […]
As sustainability efforts continue to remain a focus from brands of all sizes, various unique approaches to repurposing materials have been employed. Just under two years ago, Nike introduced its new Re-Creation program to work with designers around the world, reworking vintage and deadstock items and fabrics to create new garments. As an expression of Nike’s circular vision, the […]
A day to celebrate the humble potato around the world? Yes! In December 2023, the United Nations General Assembly decided to designate 30 May as the International Day of Potato to raise awareness of the multiple nutritional, economic, environmental and cultural values of the potato and its contribution as an invaluable food resource and as a generator […]
When you hear the names MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon in the same sentence, it’s hard not to get excited. The two have already delivered such great collaborations, from those thigh-high Salomons to laceless steppers that are now bad gal-approved. With a focus on streetwear and a genderless approach to their line, MM6 Maison Margiela is known for its […]
Spry Fox, the developers behind Cozy Grove, have announced that their first title after joining Netflix Games will be a sequel, Cozy Grove: Spirit Camp! With pre-registration open now, the sequel to Cozy Grove is set to hit storefronts on iOS and Android on June 26th. The original Cozy Grove takes place on an ever-changing […]
The celestial wonders of April’s solar eclipse and the mesmerizing dance of May’s aurora borealis captivated millions, yet the cosmos has an even more elusive spectacle in store. Before the year’s end, the night sky will unveil an astronomical phenomenon so extraordinary that it eclipses the rarity of both these events combined. A blazingly bright […]
France has long held a reputation for having one of the finest cuisines in the world, but for vegetarians, choice has often been severely limited. So when France made the decision to serve 60% plant-based meals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, it was clear that it was a move not welcomed by all. “People were definitely surprised when […]
Bruce Nordstrom, the retail executive who helped expand his family’s Pacific Northwest department store chain into an upscale national brand, has died. As NBC News reports, Seattle-based Nordstrom Inc. said its former chairman died at his home on May 18. He was 90. “Our dad leaves a powerful legacy as a legendary business leader, a generous community […]
It’s become exceedingly difficult to get your dog on a commercial flight, which is why a new, luxurious, albeit quite expensive, chartered air service for pets may be quite appealing to some pooch owners. BARK, which is a company that primarily sells dog food and toys, has officially launched an air travel service for dogs, dubbed BARK Air. […]