South by Southwest is getting big. Really, really big. In 2013, the the Austin Business Journal reported that more than 155,000 people attended at least one event at SXSW. Few doubt that 2014’s SXSW, which is just now coming to a close, will be even bigger than that. While for years it was primarily thought […]
Read More →This is absolutely my favorite bag right now. I’m getting ready to go to SXSW later this week, and the Cocoon Slim Backpack is DEFINITELY coming with me! The design is so smart: the Cocoon holds everything in safely but it’s only 3.5″ inches deep even when I have it totally packed. That picture above? […]
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I’ve been saying for years that we all need to do our part to end texting and driving, because every time you pick up that smartphone while driving you put other drivers, pedestrians, and yourself at risk. Apple announced an interesting new tech today, called “CarPlay,” which aims to integrate your iPhone’s display straight into […]
Read More →Late winter sometimes seems like it’s going to drag on FOREVER! February and March can leave me wondering if the sun is ever coming back, and that’s why I’m loving an easy and cheap way to fake it till Spring! The Alzo Joyous Light can deliver light therapy — and make you feel a whole lot […]
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Some of my weaknesses are french fries, edamame and vegan cupcakes but when it comes to fashion my ultimate weakness are Adidas shoes. Ever since being a RUN-DMC and Ivan Lendl fan (some of you may have to wiki that name – LOL), I was hooked on Adidas, specifically the Originals line. The shoes above […]
Read More →The Super Bowl was a big disappointment this year, not just for Broncos fans but for everyone expecting the can’t-miss game of the year. On the other hand, as always, there were a few outstanding ads. This year don’t waste your time trying to watch or re-watch every single one of the Super Bowl ads […]
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Facebook today launched their brand new Paper app. At first glance, Paper doesn’t look like Facebook at all, which might be a good thing. By rethinking how we use Facebook, the Paper app opens up brand new ways of viewing your news feed, making it the most exciting innovation from the company in a while!
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On Sunday night I had an amazing opportunity to co-host the official Recording Academy’s official NYC GRAMMYs telecast viewing party! There are tons more pics, so keep reading!
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Beats by Dre is already legendary for their headphones, but today there’s some really unexpected news—they’re launching a streaming music service called “Beats Music” that truly promises to shake up the competition!
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Starting on December 2nd and continuing until the 20th, African-American entrepreneurs and techies from across the country will be using the hashtag #NPRBlacksinTech on Twitter and Instagram video to share what they do throughout their days. As the official Hashtagologist™, I’ll be watching the conversation on social media, then on December 22nd on NPR, I’ll […]
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