Vipology Staff Writer

How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder during another Pandemic Winter

Experts say that as we approach another pandemic winter, seasonal affective disorder is once again being compounded by COVID-19 anxiety for many Americans, according to Healthline. SAD is a type of depression that typically comes on in the fall and winter months. It leads to mood changes and other symptoms of depression. “It’s an annual […]

Your Cuppa Joe is about to cost you more, as Climate Change forces Coffee Prices to Soar

overhead view of foam topped coffee in cup and saucer next to coffee beans strewn on table

If melting polar ice caps and a deforested Amazon seem too far away to be real, many consumers may soon get an up-close and personal taste of climate change in their coffee cups. The Guardian reports that coffee bean prices are on the rise due to a cold snap in Brazil, piling on top of droughts, […]

Diddy works toward regaining ownership of his flagship Sean John Brand

Billboard has reported that P. Diddy is looking to buy back his Sean John fashion line from the brand’s bankrupt owner. Diddy had sold most of the apparel line to Global Brands Group in 2016, but this summer GBG filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after the devastating blow they took from COVID-19. The affiliate of […]

Thinking of putting in a Home Bar? You’re not alone!

Just as the pandemic is winding down for most people in the United States, an end-demic is revving up. Interior designers, furniture showrooms and tableware retailers report that after months of isolation, clients and customers can’t wait to welcome family, friends, colleagues—heck, just about anyone—into their homes. “They feel as though they’ve walked through the […]

Is Sony’s new Spartacus subscription service PS’s answer to the Xbox Game Pass?

Sony is planning to create an Xbox Game Pass-like subscription service codenamed “Spartacus,” according to Bloomberg. The company already offers two subscription services, PlayStation Plus (which is required for the majority of online multiplayer games) and PlayStation Now (which offers a catalog of games to download or stream), and they will reportedly be merged in this […]

New Stem Cell-based treatment could be a game changer for people with Type 1 Diabetes

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In the first study of its kind, a team of researchers at the University of British Columbia’s faculty of medicine and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has helped to demonstrate that a stem cell-based treatment delivered through an implantable device can produce insulin in the human body. The treatment was provided to B.C. patients living with […]

Valve has shared a Preview of the Steam Deck’s Final Package Design ahead of delayed Launch Date

Valve has shared a preview of the Steam Deck’s final package design ahead of the handheld gaming PC’s recently delayed launch date. Each Steam Deck comes with the console and a carrying case, and Valve revealed in these photos that each device also comes with its own USB-C power supply, meaning you won’t have to source your […]

Everything old is new again, as Vintage becomes a Design Trend to watch for 2022

Vintage interior design

Home decor trends are always changing, but when it comes to 2022—a new year on the tails of some pretty challenging times—one phrase rings true for everything from home design to our daily lives: according to Designer & Manager of Production Design at Living Spaces, Jessica Harris, things will be perfectly imperfect. As Harris notes, […]

Machine Gun Kelly has officially entered the Beauty Business

The proliferation of celebrity beauty brands (still) shows no signs of slowing down. As of last Thursday, Machine Gun Kelly became the latest star to get into the cosmetics industry with the launch of Un/dn Laqr, a genderless nail polish brand, where the slogan is, “Details Matter, Perfection Doesn’t. Don’t be Precious, Chip the Paint.” The rapper also known […]

The Free Starbucks for Life game is back just in time to spread Holiday Cheer!

December is here and Starbucks is continuing the cheer with more festive moments for customers to enjoy. The Starbucks for Life game is back for its seventh year, with more than 2.7 million prizes to win! And there’s plenty more under the tree – including the sugar cookie recipe that inspired the new Starbucks holiday […]