Before the emergence of “tube sites,” websites where users upload often-pirated porn for others to stream, viewers usually bought DVDs or subscriptions to watch their favorite content. Then, in 2005, several PayPal employees founded YouTube, allowing non-tech experts to easily upload and share videos. It didn’t take long for the […]
Actors get all the attention, but to make a movie truly great, you need a winning combination of writers, directors, and producers, as well as onscreen talent. To make a strong film that authentically portrays its Black characters, you need Black creatives in those decision-making positions. It’s a very simple […]
Buying headphones for your kids sounds like a good idea — you won’t have to listen to Baby Shark for the umpteenth time. But there’s a more important reason. Your child’s ears are super sensitive when they are still developing. It’s possible to damage them with sounds of over 85 […]
Representation matters. It’s not enough for our favorite television shows to feature actors of color. We need representation behind the scenes as well, to ensure that the stories and experiences of underrepresented groups are being told with honesty, complexity, and respect. Netflix’s bottomless library features many wonderful shows — from gripping […]
Listen closely: your whole life is packed inside your phone. And if listening to music — not to mention podcasts and audiobooks — is one of life’s true pleasures, you need a good set of headphones or earphones to connect to your phone. That’s especially true for iPhone users. As […]
Actress Zazie Beetz (of Atlanta fame) made a special appearance on Sesame Street, as a part of its ongoing “Word of the Day” initiative. Beetz explained the meaning of the word “respect”, applying it to nature, others, and oneself. “Our words, actions and feelings are all ways we can show […]
We all know the racket that comes with taking a flight: engines, clatter, babies, music leaking from other people’s headphones, and that weird hum that just permeates in the cabin. What you need are a pair of headphones that not only sound great and offer smart features, but a pair […]
The Mona Lisa has weathered another storm, this time involving a cake, a wig, and a dramatically-orchestrated protest. The Renaissance masterpiece by Leonardo Da Vinci, arguably the most famous painting in the world that permanently sits behind bulletproof glass at the Louvre in Paris, was smeared by a piece of […]
It’s common knowledge that a new season of Stranger Things dropping immediately makes the world a better place, but did you know the show’s power extends to the charts, too? That’s right: After featuring prominently in Season 4 as the new favourite artist of Max (Sadie Sink), English singer-songwriter Kate […]
Sales come and go, and that rings true for Memorial Day deals. It would be best if you try and snap up the best prices you can now, lest you regret it later. From now until May 31, you can score these items at rock-bottom prices, including an iPad Air […]