Halsey gives concerts a makeover
Halsey and Live Nation are making makeup a bigger part of live -music by debuting “in-person try-and-buy makeup experiences” to venues and festivals all over the country.
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Spotify opens audiobook business
Spotify is officially getting into the audiobook business via an “a la carte” model.
Video games could battle dementia
Researchers are working on specially-designed video games that are promising to help our brains fight off the symptoms of dementia.
Fast food is trying to give the dining room a quick death
Nearly every fast-food restaurant franchise is experimenting with getting rid of in-person dining and offering locations that only cater to mobile ordering, drive-thrus, or pick-up.
NASA may have found life on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered that life found a way to exist on Mars, despite harsh conditions.
The Internet is becoming fluent in “algospeak”
People online are using "algospeak," a mixture of seemingly innocent emojis and codes, to discuss controversial or illegal topics in plain sight.
Amazon kicks off Thursday Night Football
Amazon Prime’s first run at Thursday Night Football was, by all accounts, a win for the platform.
Death Cab for Cutie set a geotagged scavenger hunt for new single
In support of their new album, Asphalt Meadows, Death Cab for Cutie released its latest single, “Rand McNally” via a geotagged search for one of the places the band has played at over the years.
Ethereum completes transition to proof-of-stake
Ethereum, the second largest blockchain in the world, completed its transition to a more energy-efficient protocol called “proof-of-stake” yesterday, reducing its annual carbon dioxide output to that of nearly 100 average homes.
Disney draws a bridge for Hulu merger
Disney CEO Bob Chapek is outlining how Disney+ and Hulu may be rolled into one service in 2024 when Disney can buy the one-third stake it doesn’t already own.