Facebook has been confirmed as the new owner of Swedish crowd-sourcing mapping company Mapillary. Although it is not the most discussed element of the technology industry, mapping products and services are becoming increasingly important. Whether it is in navigation applications, embedded on websites or the basis of a new game, there are some interesting ideas
After Paradiso’s infamous demise, Insomniac planned to usurp the Gorge in Washington for their very own edition of Beyond Wonderland PNW. Unfortunately, due to COVID, the festival never even had the chance to happen its debut year. Thankfully, live streaming is now ubiquitous and the northwestern festival is coming to computer screens around the world
Photograph courtesy of SpotifyThe Ottawa-based company says it will evolve the app to “present a diversity of voices that reflects our mission to make commerce better for everyone.” By Maddison Glendinning Date June 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Canadian e-commerce platform Shopify has updated its Shop app to feature a spotlight on Black-owned businesses. From today,
It could be the summer of the road trip. As lockdowns slowly lift under the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, two market pros are betting travel demand could pick up outside of airlines and hotels. Strategic Wealth Partners President Mark Tepper told CNBC’s “Trading Nation” he’s been paying close attention to daily TSA passenger numbers. “At the
The Last American Virgin by any standard initially comes off as your average 80’s teen movie about high schoolers trying to get laid. In fact the original poster showed the entire cast, all smiling 50’s-style, as they were ensconced in a pair of unzipping jeans. It’s not made clear whether the jeans belong to a
As 1989 arrived, Faith No More were in a state of flux. The group had released a pair of modestly successful albums with frontman Chuck Mosely, but as his behavior became more erratic, the band decided a change was in order. Enter Mike Patton, and on June 20, 1989, Faith No More released their third studio
The coronavirus pandemic is dramatically disrupting not only our daily lives but society itself. This show features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the deeper economic, political, and technological consequences of the pandemic. It’s our new daily podcast trying to make longterm sense out of the chaos of today’s global
This article was originally published in November 2019. When Leigh Joseph was growing up, she’d pick vegetables from her great uncle’s garden near the Nanaimo River on Vancouver Island, help him hang salmon in his smokehouse, and drink the fresh blackberry juice her great aunt made. These experiences instilled in Joseph, a member of the
Play video content TMZ.com Comedian D.L. Hughley had some sort of medical emergency Friday night … he was performing at a Nashville club when he went limp and passed out cold. D.L. was performing at Zanies Comedy Club and a sold out crowd was enjoying his jokes when suddenly, at around 11 PM, it appeared
Whether it’s important, depressing or just entertaining, the telecoms industry is always one which attracts attention. Here are the stories we think are worth a second look at this week: China raises the Huawei stakes by charging two Canadians with spying Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have been imprisoned for 18 months and have only
Last year, DJ Snake released our #8 album of the year, Carte Blanche. It wasn’t entirely complex or boundary pushing, but what it did it did really well. Since then, we’ve gotten a smattering of remixes to the singles and a deluxe edition of the album, but it’s been nearly a full year since our last original
Over the past decade, J. Cole’s less-is-more approach has made him one of the most successful figures in hip-hop. He’s self-produced a significant portion of his discography. His last three albums, you may have heard, went platinum without any guest appearances—the impetus for a joke so worn out that J. Cole told this very magazine
Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images By Maddison Glendinning Date June 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter E-commerce giant Farfetch has announced the launch of a new online sustainability calculator designed to help consumers gain a better understanding of the environmental impact of their purchases. The fashion footprint tool outlines the impact of specific materials used within a
Amid a rising number of coronavirus cases, gaming regulators in Nevada have issued new rules to help protect dealers. Starting immediately, players will be required to wear masks at gaming tables where there are no plexiglass partitions. The Nevada Gaming Control Board also issued new guidelines mandating casinos offer masks to all guests upon entry
Braveheart is a stone-cold Hollywood classic by virtually any definition. Directed by Mel Gibson and written by Randall Wallace, the blockbuster was released in 1995 and almost instantly cemented itself as a memorable piece of cinematic history. The epic tale of William Wallace and the liberation of Scotland from the English went on to win
Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale is the embodiment of rock ‘n’ roll spirit, so it should come as no surprise that she is not keen on the use of backing tracks onstage. It disappoints her when she learns of her favorite bands who use the tactic, but respected their right to do so. If Halestorm elected
Damian Barr’s Literary Salon tempts the world’s best writers to read exclusively from their latest greatest works and share their own personal stories. Star guests include Jojo Moyes, John Waters, Yaa Gyasi, Mary Beard, Diana Athill and Louis de Bernières—all in front of a live audience at leading glamorous locations world-wide. Our London home is
For anyone who still thinks that racism “isn’t an issue” in Canada, politician Jagmeet Singh—and his latest encounter in the House of Commons—is here to prove you wrong. On June 17, the leader of the NDP party was removed from the House after refusing to apologize for calling Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament Alain Therrien