Microsoft has announced that the long awaited Windows 11 will finally be released on October 5th, as reported by The Verge. The new operating system will be available as a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs, or on new hardware that ships with Windows 11 pre-loaded. The free upgrade to Windows 11 will start […]
Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness has teamed up with Amyris to launch a hair care line that will be sold at Sephora and on its own website. Called JVN, the products are broken out into four ranges: the Complete Collection, which includes a treatment and styling serum, oil and air dry cream; the Embody Collection volumizing shampoo and […]
The Washington Post reports that the Food and Drug Administration has ordered three small e-cigarette manufacturers not to sell their flavored products, the first in a series of decisions that could imperil products sold by Juul and hundreds of other e-cigarette, hookah, cigar and pipe manufacturers. Under the FDA’s orders, the manufacturers – JD Nova […]
Cosmetics giant Sephora has launched its newest campaign, and it is all about Black beauty, reported Glossy. The “Black Beauty is Beauty” campaign shows how Black culture has influenced the beauty industry, and the campaign will dovetail with a spotlight on Black-owned brands. Sephora’s 60-second ad runs through various scenes that show Black people engaging […]
Buzzy (and extremely well-funded) EV startup Rivian has filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission to go public. Rivian will be doing a traditional initial public offering, bucking the recent trend of electric vehicles going public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. The company, which is backed by Amazon and […]
More than half of all eligible Americans are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which is becoming increasingly key to unlocking pre-pandemic activities like sporting events, concerts, and dining. More employers are also requiring proof of inoculation from their workers. The best way to prove your vaccination status, though, differs depending on where you are. Since the […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella that may be linked to Italian-style meats. According to a press release issued at the end of last week, they reported 36 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations across 17 states and found that most people ate Fratelli Beretta brand uncured antipasto […]
Fashion Fair Cosmetics — the beloved, iconic, trailblazing luxury makeup brand catering to Black women — is set for a major comeback. After undergoing a change in ownership, a rebrand and a formulation makeover, the legendary beauty brand is hitting the shelves at Sephora this fall. Originally launched in 1973 by Johnson Publishing (the company behind Ebony and Jet) to cater to Black […]
The official Labor Day sales 2021 are less than a week away but leading retailers are already dropping promising early bird deals. Home Depot, Lowes, Best Buy, and a number of leading mattress brands have already updated their sites with a ton of great promotions. Mattresses, appliances, grills, and other traditional Labor Day staples are […]
Last week week, the FDA gave its full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19. That official backing comes as the Delta variant continues to spread, coronavirus case rates are climbing again in many counties, and third doses of vaccines have been made available to immunocompromised people. Hopefully, all of those factors will encourage more […]