Vipology Staff Writer

El Nino is fueling an Unusual and Active Hurricane Season

Electronic Hurricane warning sign along a roadside

As Hurricane Hilary wanes, the Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Harold, and three more tropical storms, starting with Franklin, make their way to the East Coast. It’s suddenly become an incredibly active, and potentially destructive, hurricane season. Experts are saying we can blame a tardy El Nino and climate change-induced warmer ocean waters for […]

Home Improvement Market has Slowed, but signs show Long Term Growth Still Looks Good

After three straight years of sales growth, Home Depot went into reverse in the first quarter, and sales and profit were down again in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, with reported sales of $42.9 billion, a decrease of 2.0% from the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Comparable sales for the second quarter offiscal 2023 […]

Calvin Klein’s Fall 2023 Campaign features a Who’s Who of Gen Z’ers

It’s officially Fall 2023 campaign season, and Calvin Klein went big with its latest unveiling. High on star power and somewhat low on clothes, the new ads star a virtual who’s who of Gen Z’ers with brand ambassadors Jennie Kim, Jung Kook of BTS and Kendall Jenner alongside Alexa Demie and Kid Cudi, both of whom are making their debuts for the brand.  As […]

Are Personalized Diets Actually More Effective for Weight Loss?

What would happen if you used the latest technology to design a diet specifically for you? Would you finally lose more weight and see better results. According to Arnold Schwarzeneger’s Pump Club, a recent study found that you don’t need to personalize your diet to your genetic variables to see incredible results. The research is […]

Google Maps is adding EV-Centric Features to its App

Earlier this week, Google Maps reportedly demoted gas stations in the points of interest categories list for electric vehicle owners while using Android Auto. As The Verge reports, Google confirmed the changes, which it says have been available to EV drivers since 2022. “To help people get the most relevant information when navigating, last year we added […]

Ice worms emerge in Pacific Northwest glaciers

There are hundreds of thousands of tiny, black worms emerging from a vast expanse of white snow across Paradise Glacier, high up on Mount Rainier in Washington state. According to AccuWeather, ice worms were first discovered in 1887 on Alaska’s Muir Glacier. They have since been spotted on most of the coastal glaciers in Alaska, British Columbia, […]

Gentle Monster is joining forces with Blizzard Entertainment for an “Overwatch 2” Eyewear Collection

Following the release of its super-successful collaboration with D’heygere Meld last month, Gentle Monster is joining forces with Blizzard Entertainment for its newest eyewear collab, inspired by Overwatch 2. As Hypebae reports, Gentle Monster is taking inspiration from D.Va, one of the game’s most notable characters, commemorating her iconic MEKA headset in a pair of goggle-like sunglasses. Arriving in an […]

And now, for your “Sippin’ Cream” pleasure, Eggo brings you a boozy “Brunch in a Jar”

Last fall, Eggo and Tennessee’s Sugarlands Distilling Company collaborated on an adults-only cream liqueur called Eggo Nog. The cinnamon-and-nutmeg spiced drink was inspired by the holiday season and by the number of parents who said they liked to treat themselves to an Eggo or two after they’d tucked their kids in bed. As Food & Wine reports, now […]

Left or Right Arm? New Study Shows Choosing where to get Vaccinated Makes a Difference

When you roll up your sleeve to get routine vaccinations, do you prefer a jab in your right or left arm? New data suggests the choice you make matters. As USA Today reports, researchers in Germany found people who got all their shots in one arm had a stronger immune response than those who distributed […]

Spotify Wants Users to Stop Listening to “White Noise” Podcasts

Spotify logo on smartphone with earbuds

Spotify is apparently spending a lot of money on podcasts that don’t actually involve any talking. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg, which states the company could increase its annual gross profit by a whopping $38 million if it steers users away from so-called white noise podcasts. These kinds of podcasts play various types of relaxing […]