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Tim Wu makes the case that it’s only fair to ban TikTok in the US
In a new opinion piece for the New York Times, Tim Wu, Columbia University law professor and outspoken promoter of the free and open internet, writes an interesting defense of President Trump’s ban on the Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat in the US. Despite calling Trump “the wrong figure to be fighting this fight,” Wu argues that the threatened bans are “an overdue response, a tit for tat, in a long...
How can you get out of this alive if you don’t know today’s number?
Yesterday was a three and I felt that. The day before was an eight and unmistakably so. It just had that eight feeling, you know? Where you’re looking out the window, and everything pauses, just for a second, and you’ve got a mug of coffee in one hand and a glazed donut in the other, and you stand there and you think to yourself … eight. Right? Knowing the numbers is half the battle these da...
The Nubia Watch is a decadent OLED smart bracelet
Some of the first credible reporting about the “Apple iWatch” I remember reading described it as being “made of curved glass.” The eventual Apple Watch did use curved glass to an extent, of course, but it wasn’t really a defining feature of the product. After all, in 2013 The New York Times said Apple’s watch was expected to “stand apart from competitors based on the company’s understanding of how...
ICED EARTH’s JON SCHAFFER To Reunite With MATT BARLOW For Collection Of Christmas Classics
ICED EARTH founder, songwriter, guitarist and producer Jon Schaffer has reunited with former ICED EARTH vocalist Matt Barlow to celebrate the holiday season as only they can! The duo returns as the SCHAFFER/BARLOW PROJECT and this time are putting their unique spin on five Christmas classics and two ICED EARTH songs. “Winter Nights” was born out of a long-standing desire between Schaff...
Watch DOWN Rehearse For Upcoming ‘The Quarter Century Throwdown’ Livestreamed Event
Video of DOWN rehearsing for its upcoming “The Quarter Century Throwdown” livestreamed event can be seen below. This year marks the 25th anniversary of DOWN‘s 1995-released, now classic debut, “NOLA”. Plans for select shows featuring vocalist Philip Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders performing the record ...
Former ILL NIÑO Singer CRISTIAN MACHADO Releases ‘Die Alone’ Music Video
Cristian Machado, former lead singer of Latin hard rock band ILL NIÑO, has premiered the video for his new single “Die Alone”. Watch it below. “Every video I’ve been in before, I’m headbanging and jumping around like a maniac,” says Machado. “‘Die Alone’ is unlike any video I’ve ever made. It features me as a songwriter and musician, it i...
IRON MAIDEN’s ADRIAN SMITH is ‘Very Excited’ About His Rumored Collaboration With RICHIE KOTZEN
In a new interview with Eonmusic, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith confirmed that he has another side project in the works. “I’m very excited about it, but I can’t say,” he said. “I’m doing a lot of singing, but the person I’m working with, we’re sort of splitting the vocals. But that’ll be coming. I’m very excited about it, but I’...
25 & Other Stories Buys We’re Bookmarking for Autumn
We are well aware that there is a small degree of irony about the fact that we are waxing lyrical about knitwear, knee-high boots and coats, while sitting in front of a fan in 30 degree heat. But, in typical over-eager fashion editor style, we’ve relished keeping an eagle eye on the ‘new-in‘ sections of our favourite brands to get a glimpse of what weR...
9 Trends That Zara Is Getting So Right This Season
When Zara does a trend, it tends to fully commit and so you’ll see it plastered all over the homepage. There are nine items in particular that Zara is getting really right at the moment, and although we use the word ‘trend’, these are all classic autumn staples, so they will all go the distance in your wardrobe. As we are beginning to slowly transition from summer to autumn, Zara...
I Hate Setting Powders, But This One Product Has Totally Changed My Mind
The thing about finishing powder is that, although I know it’s great for adding longevity to your base, most that I have tried drastically take down the glow I work so hard for. In fact, most formulas leave my skin looking dry and lacklustre. For years, makeup artists have told me that the key to powder application is to limit it only to the areas that you need, which for me is usually on my t-zon...
Trust Monikh: 3 Autumn Buys I Have My Eyes On This Week
There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but only a handful who we religiously stalk in order to virtually steal the clothes off their backs. Our primary target is Monikh—the London-based styling and shopping guru who seeks out the very coolest buys from every corner of the retail world. From her inspiring tips on re-wearing her well-chosen investment items to hunting do...
PSG boss explains angry outburst at Leipzig coach
Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel has explained his angry outburst at RB Leipzig fitness coach Daniel Behlau after Tuesday’s night Champions League semi-final in Lisbon. PSG reached the European Cup final for the first time in their history by beating Leipzig 3-0 at Estadio da Luz. Goals from Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat wrapped up a comfortable victory for the French champions,...
