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Amazon’s Alexa gets big Star Quality

Amazon has announced that the voices of Melissa McCarthy and Shaquille O'Neal are now available on Alexa devices. McCarthy and O'Neal are the latest A-List celebs to act as Alexa celebrity personalities. The last time Alexa added a star-powered voice, it was Samuel L. Jackson in 2019.  According to the company's launch announcement, the day Amazon launched Jackson's celebrity personality, it quickly became the top selling digital purchase on Amazon.com. "Customers […]

todayJuly 20, 2021

Home Improvement

3 essential Mid-Summer Outdoor Maintenance To-Do’s

Enjoying your Summer so far?  Great, glad to hear it.  But if you don't set that fun-o-meter on pause and pay attention to some mid-summer maintenance, your summer heaven might just turn into summer hell. Scrub the Decks Chances are, your outdoor space has been getting a lot of use and could use some serious decluttering and deep-cleaning. Use a broom, leaf blower, or wet-dry vacuum to remove any (and some […]

todayJuly 19, 2021

Tech Made Simple

Could Google’s Pixel 5A 5G be coming soon?

The Pixel 5A 5G, Google’s midrange counterpart to last year’s Pixel 5, has been spotted in the FCC’s database, suggesting a release might not be far away.  Android Police, which first saw the two listings, reports that none specifically mention the name “Pixel 5A” but that at least one of the three model numbers (GR0M2) lines up with previous reports about the barely announced phone. Android Police speculates that one of the models (G1F8F) is the version […]

todayJuly 19, 2021

Food & Drink

It’s a Whole New Wonderful World: Tyra Banks is bringing you ‘Smize Cream’ just in time for National Ice Cream Month

Before the pandemic hit, Tyra Banks was preparing for the long-awaited opening of Modelland, a fantastical theme park in Santa Monica that "combines the glamour of 'America's Next Top Model,' the whimsy of Willy Wonka and the magic of Disneyland," according to a press release. With the opening sadly postponed, Banks refocused her attention on something a little smaller and more Covid-friendly: an ice cream business. After trademarking "Smize Cream" […]

todayJuly 19, 2021

Fashion

Bloomingdale’s announces retail spin-off Bloomie’s

Bloomingdale's is opening a brand-new store concept called Bloomie's later this summer.  According to the company's press release, the new venture will focus on "advanced, contemporary and luxury brands" for men and women (think Ganni, Staud, Mansur Gavriel, and 3.1 Phillip Lim), as well as beauty. The first location, a roughly 22,000-square-foot space will be much smaller than a typical Bloomingdale’s store, which can span upward of 200,000 square feet. The […]

todayJuly 19, 2021

Health & Wellness

Pfizer seeks FDA approval for a Third “Booster” shot to specifically target the Delta Variant

Pfizer hopes to obtain U.S. approval for a third booster shot as the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread worldwide, according to Reuters. Mikael Dolsten, the company’s Chief Scientific Officer, said the vaccine’s effectiveness tends to decline after six months as antibodies begin to wane. Hence, Pfizer suggests administering a third shot since a recent study showed promising signs against the virus with a five-to-ten-fold increase in […]

todayJuly 15, 2021

Tech Made Simple

Apple plans to bring a Mini LED screen to MacBook Pro and 11-inch iPad Pro

Apple plans to add a Mini LED screen to the 11-inch iPad Pro in 2022, following the introduction of the technology on this year’s 12.9-inch model, according to a research note by Apple analyst Ming-chi Kuo. The note was reported on by AppleInsider and MacRumors. Apple released new versions of the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro this year, both featuring M1 processors but only the larger model including a Mini LED display. Mini […]

todayJuly 15, 2021

Food & Drink

Shake Shack heats things up with Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich & Bites, then cools them down with Summer mocktails

Last week, Shake Shack unveiled a new chicken sandwich, the latest entry in an increasingly crowded yet wildly popular fast food category. The Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich will make its debut at the chain this week, joining the 5-year old Chick'n Shack, but only for a limited time. The honey-glazed crispy chicken breast is topped with habanero mayo sauce and lettuce, and nestled between a toasted potato bun. It's exclusive to the […]

todayJuly 15, 2021

Fashion

Nordstrom Is the First Retailer to take the 15 Percent Pledge for 10 Years

The 15 Percent Pledge, led by Brother Vellies founder Aurora James, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary of bringing change to the fashion industry by asking retailers to commit to buying from Black businesses and increasing company-wide diversity. Nordstrom is the latest brand to join the initiative, following in the footsteps of others such as Madewell, Sephora, J.Crew, MatchesFashion, Old Navy, and Moda Operandi. But it is the first to sign […]

todayJuly 15, 2021

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