Think Fast: what’s your blood type? If you don’t know, you’re not alone: Fewer than 57% of all Americans know their blood type, according to a 2019 Quest Diagnotics survey. But now, more people may be scrambling to get that information as research continues to suggest a link between COVID-19 susceptibility and certain blood types. […]
Microsoft’s head of gaming and Xbox, Phil Spencer, has hinted that the company is planning TV streaming sticks for its xCloud cloud gaming service. In an interview with Stratechery, Spencer discusses the potential for additional tiers of Xbox Game Pass, which could include a free bundled TV stick to play xCloud games. “I think you’re going to […]
To help the average consumer with the process of assembling a product at home, a variety of manufacturers are creating tool-free furniture and fixture designs that don’t require separate trips to the hardware store or a hired installer. Blindster is introducing No Tools Blinds and Shades with 3M adhesive mounting brackets that need no tools […]
The Verge reports that federal regulators are keeping their eye on the rollout of Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” experiment. This week, the automaker began beta testing its latest advanced driver assist software with a select group of customers, and so far, the government is taking a wait-and-see approach. In a statement, a spokesperson for the US National […]
Keeping your immune system strong is one of the most important and impactful things you can do right now, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to overshadow our lives. But bolstering immunity is a two-sided coin: it’s about choosing foods that help support immune function, while sidestepping behaviors that can weaken immunity. Here are Health Magazine’s […]
As restaurants have reopened their doors to serve customers during a global pandemic, it’s become clear that there are new safety protocols and design features that need to be in place to support community health, as seen in the new Burger King restaurant design. The new Burger King concept was created to support changing consumer […]
Roberto Cavalli S.p.A. has announced that it has appointed Italian designer Fausto Puglisi as “creative consultant” for the Roberto Cavalli brand. His title might not be “director,” but Puglisi will still oversee “all design functions,” according to a press release. “I am honored and proud to carry on the legacy of this extraordinary brand and, above […]
Dr. Anthony Fauci recently sat down with NBA superstar Stephen Curry to “talk about what we’ve gotten right and what we’ve gotten wrong” as part of a three-part “State of Inspiration” interview series. Dr. Fauci, who was the captain of his high school basketball team (he played Point Guard for Regis High School in NYC), […]
The food and beverage experience has always been of importance to many consumers—especially those who enjoy stimulating their tastebuds. Of course, the neverending COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way individuals handle themselves in public and business environments. Now NYC-based Pinch Food Design is attempting to mitigate the stress of this change by launching Parcel— […]
Earlier this summer, Hearst named Samira Nasr editor-in-chief as Harper’s Bazaar, succeeding Glenda Bailey and becoming the first Black editor to hold the top title at the magazine. A few months latter, the first print issue under her leadership has landed. Model and entrepreneur Liya Kebede fronts the November 2020 edition of Harper’s Bazaar, photographed by Christopher Anderson (wearing Dior and Cartier) and profiled by […]