Apple’s iPod creator has warned the so-called metaverse risks creating more trolls and damaging human interaction. The virtual reality-based metaverse removes the ability “to look into the other person’s face,” Tony Fadell said. “If you put technology between that human connection that’s when the toxicity happens,” he said. The metaverse is a virtual reality realm…
Elon Musk has said his $44bn (£35bn) deal to buy Twitter is on hold after he queried the number of fake or spam accounts on the social media platform. He said he was waiting for information “supporting [the] calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users”. Mr Musk added later that…
Megan Fox looked every bit the busty bombshell as she arrived with fiance Machine Gun Kelly to the premiere of their new film Good Mourning in West Hollywood on Thursday night. The Transformers actress, 35, slipped her fit physique into a curve-clinging strapless gown covered in sparkly pink rhinestones. Good Mourning is Machine Gun Kelly’s…
Elvis director Baz Luhrmann reveals that Denzel Washington was instrumental in getting Austin Butler cast in the lead role of Elvis Presley. The actor got his start in the industry when he was just 14 years old, booking a two-season gig on the Nickelodeon series Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide. Butler followed up that series…
Actor Bruce MacVittie, famous for his roles in series such as The Sopranos, Law & Order and American Buffalo, died on May 7, his wife told The New York Times. McVittie passed away in a New York City hospital at the age of 65, so far the causes of his death have not been revealed….
Heinz is creating a brand new ketchup bottle made from paper and plans on being the first ever sauce brand to have completely renewable packaging. In partnership with Pulpex, who also created a paper bottle for whisky brand Johnnie Walker, the condiment company want to make all their packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025….
The rapper’s family is part of the fundamental production of his songs, at least towards the image of his most recent release. The Grammy-winning artist delighted his fans after making an announcement with a couple of news. First he announced the title of his new album, then he welcomed his second baby with fiancée Whitney…
Canadian rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, known simply as Drake, had a night to forget as he lost more than $400,000 at UFC 274. The singer, songwriter, record producer and actor’s betting instincts failed him again, as he was confident that Justin Gaethje would defeat Charles Oliveira at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Against the…
Ever since he founded Twitter, Jack Dorsey remained as the company’s CEO for many years until the board ousted him. He was battling against members of that board over a wide variety of reasons that ultimately ostracized him from the high seat at the table. Although he’s remained as an important share holder from the…
It’s a sad day for cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin. Bitcoin fell below $26,000 for the first time in 16 months, part of a larger sell-off in cryptocurrencies that wiped out more than $200 billion from the market in a single day. According to Coin Metrics, the price of bitcoin fell to $25,401.29 on Thursday. This is…
It seems like Disney isn’t happy with Will Smith after the slap. We all know how Disney reacts to scandals with many of their disgraced stars, they often bust out the axe a little too quickly for our taste. They did it with Johnny Depp without asking any questions and there are rumors of Will…
Simon Cowell is personally taking charge of arrangements for his wedding to girlfriend Lauren Silverman — reportedly planned for Cliveden House next month. Cowell, 62, famously doesn’t like big parties; and even more famously, isn’t a fan of getting married. He said in an interview that he didn’t want the fuss of a wedding planner,…
If you are in need of a spa day, Tripadvisor just named The Standard Spa, Miami Beach one of the best hotels in the country. The adults-only hotel comes in at number 10 on the 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. The hotel features a new restaurant and bar, along with a stunning…
Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen has two locations in California; one in Inglewood and one in Los Angeles. The restaurant is a bit of a pilgrimage site for people who love smothered chicken (via Spectrum News 1). Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen restaurant is famous for its generous portions of authentic soul food (via Yelp). Adolf Dulan,…
French giants, Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly identified Benfica forward, Darwin Nunez, as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe should the France international decide to leave Le Parc des Princes at the end of the season, O Jogo reports. PSG could sign Primeira Liga’s top scorer Mbappe’s replacement if he leaves Paris as a free agent…
Australian actress, Rebel Wilson has revealed she had a year where She never said no to going on a date and ended up dating 50 people. In fact, Rebel says she went on 50 dates over the course of the year. “I think I went out with about 50 people in that one year, but…
England star Harry Maguire married his fiancée Fern Hawkins in a private ceremony in Cheshire on Thursday. According to The Mirror, the Manchester United captain left the club’s Carringdon training ground at midday and headed straight a registry office where Fern was waiting for him. Details of the wedding were kept top secret even from…
An American consortium has bought an English soccer team with the ultimate aim of winning the Premier League title. Nothing especially new there, right? Well, when it comes to the recent purchase of Crawley Town, an unheralded club located 28 miles (44 kilometers) south of London, there’s a huge catch. “The Dallas Cowboys of the…
Philippe Coutinho isn’t going anywhere. Aston Villa reached an agreement to sign the Brazilian midfielder from Barcelona for around €20 million (£17.2 million) following his loan spell at the Premier League club, according to The Guardian’s Fabrizio Romano. The 29-year-old enjoyed a bright start in his return to England after joining Villa on loan in…
The battle line appears to be drawn as FIFA takes on EA Sports video game in soccer’s new rivalry. For three decades, the Switzerland-based soccer body, FIFA has enjoyed a flourishing, mutually beneficial relationship with EA Sports. The annual edition of the video game, alongside related products, has raked in billions of dollars and has…
The singer, 34, and the sports agent, 40, have made the ultimate commitment and have set up home together in a £47million ($58million) love nest. Adele took to Instagram on Wednesday and shared a series of loved-up snaps of the couple, including one where they both held up the keys to their abode. The couple…
Manchester City are now three points clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table with just two games remaining, after a 5-1 win away at Wolves. Kevin de Bruyne’s stunning four-goal haul helped Manchester City thump Wolves and restored their three-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side…
Many of the biggest names in the hotel, restaurant and leisure sectors have begun to rebound in Forbes’ annual ranking of 2,000 the world’s largest public companies. Fast-food chains have weathered the pandemic better than the rest of the restaurant sector, largely thanks to drive-thru service and digital ordering. Two prime examples are McDonald’s, the…
France is still the global leader in foie gras production, but this year’s output could be cut in half. While humans have been dealing with a pandemic of their own, poultry hasn’t fared much better. Earlier this year, the USDA confirmed a bird flu outbreak in the United States with global origins traced back to…
Willie Mae’s Scotch House in New Orleans is definitely one of the stops where you can find the best fried chicken you’ll find in the South. It’s certainly the best fried chicken you’ll find in Louisiana. This soul food paradise is a legend, serving up tasty treats like decadent, juicy fried chicken and mouthwatering sides…
A British tourist has died after falling from the seventh floor balcony of a hotel where he was staying with family in Magaluf. The 33-year-old died instantly after plunging from the Melia South Beach Hotel around 8.30am Thursday. The man was staying with a member of his family at the hotel and witnesses reported hearing…
Reality TV star, Kim Kardashian has opened up about more drama involving her ex Kanye West, while also admitting to having ‘panic attacks’ about finding her fashion identity – after years of being styled by West himself – in the latest episode of The Kardashians. The 41-year-old Kim revealed that she went to her first…
In light of receiving more than 100 fines dished out to people working in Downing Street for Partygate breaches of Covid laws, Scotland Yard revealed today. In the first update in a month, detectives working on the Operation Hillman probe into boozy gatherings in the corridors of power have doubled the number of fixed-penalty notices…
More Americans are feeling financially strained as the prices of basic necessities keep climbing. At the moment, inflation is showing no signs of slowing down, making it harder for workers to make ends meet. The Consumer Price Index increased 8.3% from a year ago, higher than the 8.1% estimate, according to the U.S. Bureau of…
The inflation rate in Germany hit 7.4% year-on-year in April, up from 7.3% in March, official data showed on Wednesday. “The inflation rate thus reached an all-time high for the second month in a row since German reunification,” Georg Thiel, president of the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), said in a written statement, Anadolu News agency…
The US consumer price index (CPI), a broad-based measure of prices for goods and services, was released on Wednesday, showing that prices rose 8.3% in April. Officials hope soaring inflation might be slowing down, even as households continue to feel the pain, The Washington Post reports. Still, inflation has been the single biggest threat to…
Luxury fashion brand, Balenciaga has unveiled a new campaign promoting a series of roughed-up sneakers with a whopping price tag. The images, shot by photographer Leopold Duchemin for the brand, of severely tattered, distressed shoes have gone viral following the launch of the couture brand’s new Paris sneaker. According to the fashion house, only 100…
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has officially released details for the new UEFA Champions League format and as you might have already guessed. Several things have been changed. Below are 10 things you should know about the revamped format of football’s biggest European competition. Kicking off in 2024 The New Format has been…
Cryptocurrency market cap has crashed further as Bitcoin and several other top crypto prices hit new lows. The global crypto market cap is now just $1.38 trillion, a 6.44% decrease in the last 24 hours. The Bitcoin price has again fallen below $31,000 level. At the time of this report, Bitcoin price was $30,621, which…
Australian basketball player, Liz Cambage has continued to receive knocks and heavy criticism for allegedly telling opponents on team Nigeria to go back to their “Third World country” in a spat, which came before her withdrawal from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The former captain of Australia’s women’s national basketball team, Jenna O’Hea recently confirmed the…
Is this normal? Is this happiness?” social media superstar Mia Khalifa asks herself. She’s reflecting on her current state of mind while she waits for her berry lemonade, expressing disbelief at how far she’s come: “I’m at peace. What is this?” We’re at Mandolin, a Miami bistro with an octopus dish beguiling enough to convince…
Australian basketball player, Liz Cambage is in the news for the wrong reasons as she has been accused by the former captain of Australia’s women’s national basketball team, Jenna O’Hea of telling opponents on team Nigeria to go back to their “Third World country” in a spat, which came before her withdrawal from the Tokyo…
‘Paintlab,’ the California-based beauty and personal care brand recently unveiled a new line of color press-on nails that includes fruity designs such as the all-yellow ‘Limoncello nails.’ There are five acrylic nails in this collection; three fruit-themed nails and two abstractly designed nails. The three fruit nails are the Limoncello, the ‘Holy Guacamole,’ and the…
The Kaffeeform Coffee Watch is an accessory for avid coffee and eco enthusiasts to pick up that doesn’t hold back when it comes to sustainability or style. The watch was created in collaboration between Kaffeeform and Lilienthal Berlin, and features a casing crafted using Kaffeeform’s signature coffee-based material. The quartz movement timepiece features a steel…
Stone Island, an Italian fashion label founded by Massimo Osti, has expanded its Spring/Summer 2022 collection with a new and concise range of iridescent apparel. The new offerings utilize the brand’s recently developed iridescent metal fabric, which is made from recycled nylon and ECONYL regenerated yarn. In addition, the unique fabric is double-dyed, resulting in…
Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ is the sequel to Doctor Strange (2016) and the 28th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Sam Raimi, written by Michael Waldron, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange, alongside…
Award-winning actress, Genevieve Nnaji, has deleted all the videos and pictures on her Instagram page despite having over 8.1 million followers on the social media platform. This became noticeable on Monday and has left fans worried over her continuous social media silence. The actress, who marked her birthday on May 3, was celebrated across all…
The basketball world was struck with a tragedy earlier today as former Ohio State basketball star, Jared Sullinger tweeted about news he had received about Adreian Payne. Shortly after, the Detroit Free Press’ Chris Solari confirmed the news that the former Michigan State basketball star had died at age 31. Payne had a memorable as…
Entrepreneur, investor, and business magnate, Elon Musk has posted a cryptic message on Twitter. “If I die under mysterious circumstances, it’s been nice knowin ya”, he tweeted Monday morning. The post has thousands of comments and over one million likes as followers expressed concern. If I die under mysterious circumstances, it’s been nice knowin ya…
Manchester City are on the brink of officially securing the signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. It’s understood that an agreement for the 21-year-old to join City from Borussia Dortmund is considered a “done deal,” according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. An official announcement should be made this week, Ornstein adds. Haaland has…
Here’s a quick list of 10 things you should know about Netflix’s first Nigerian original TV series, “Blood Sisters,” that has since gone viral for several good reasons. See the list below: Netflix’s First Nigerian Original TV Series In partnership with Ebonylife films, Netflix released its first Nigerian limited series on May 5. Several hours…
