This is what happens when a fashion label and tech giant have a baby. In a collaboration truly for the ages, the Axel Arigato x Samsung capsule is the ultimate lesson is transparency. Literally and figuratively. Read on to see our exclusive sneak peek.
Axel Arigato x Samsung -Tech Meets Fashion With Help of Teyana Taylor
You probably can see right through this ad campaign (wink, wink). Thus far, early previews of the type of couture to expect from the Axel Arigato x Samsung mix up is leaving little to the imagination. In the campaign singer and entertainer, Teyana Taylor, poses in plastic couture reminiscent of the decade that was the 90s. Remember transparent bags and Diddy as well as Ma$e dancing in plastic joggers (if not; Google it’s fab)? Well, that is coming back with fervor yet with a bit of a modern twist.
Teyana’s full body ensemble incorporates a stylish, yet revealing pant and hoodie. The Swedish brand informs that more looks are definitely on the way; and couture lovers can expect the full collection to roll out in three phases.
The collection will first be available to the edgy, fashion conscious in London beginning on September 7th. Next up, the good people of Stockholm will get their shot at the line on September 14th. Lastly, all the rest of us mortals will finally be able to see and get our hands on pieces and garments from the capsule starting on September 17th. Axel Arigato says that on the 17th the entire collection will be online. Sweet.
Axel Arigato x Samsung -Tech Meets Fashion With Help of Teyana Taylor (Continued)
This team up as well as the resulting fashions are quite fitting. Why so? Well, for over a year now Samsung’s growing infamous tagline is, “Do What You Can’t.” Roving around the streets in see through clothing certainly fits that bill.
Furthermore, the collaboration between Samsung and Axel Arigato is aptly entitled, I Can See Clearly Now. A nice play off every smartphone owner’s dream of being able to hear, see and talk to anyone with their phone without interruption.
Already, tech fans are wondering if this collab also means amazing clear accessories or even a clear phone design. As epic as that sounds we will all just have to keep our eyes peeled when the capsule officially drops. Nonetheless, by the looks of things it is definitely going to be, wait for it… legendary.
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WARNING!!! If you see this post DO NOT perform the latest Snapchat Update! The popular social media platform just committed the biggest flub of 2018; and it is only February.
What’s going on? SC (Snapchat) decided to change up how their users utilize Stories. Instead of seeing your squad and everyone else on your list who happens to be showcasing their whereabouts and dinner plates; the new update gets selective. Only 10 of your friends Stories will show while being mixed in with the Discover Section; and nothing is in chronological order with stories and sent chats now being combined. Moreover, in some cases you will not see any Stories at all, just the Discover Page with celebrity driven features. Lame.
Now everyone using Snapchat knows at the end of the day it is a business that wants and has to make money. However, changing up the layout to a more confusing as well as invasive version is simply ludicrous.
Furthermore, what makes matters worst is now you have to be forced to see Stories of people you do not even follow as well as Discover features you could care less about. Snapchat’s update is a pure business move that does absolute NOTHING for its user fan base. Other than be an annoying prick and irritation.
Let the Mutiny Begin! Snapchat Update Changes “Stories”
Now while reading this you may be slightly wondering what’s with all the hoopla now. Some had already received this new update awhile back. However, now it is rolling out to the majority of SC participants. Thus, causing a wave of panic and cries for immediate help and assistance.
Many Snapchat fans are also saying that the update is too far and Instagram is looking like their main instead of the social side chick now. Which is another reason why we are very unsure why Snapchat would decide to mess with their most popular feature.
The race and battle of the social platforms is intense and a constant rollercoaster. SC’s major competitor, Instagram, had already tried to pull a VINE demolition on SC; by flat out stealing Stories. Adding it to not only Instagram but also the Facebook platform. The move backfired, but the message was clear. Instagram felt seriously threatened and wanted to take out SC like they did VINE.
VINE had been a social favorite due to being a video sharing platform instead of a photosharing one. Instagram devilishly added the video sharing feature to their platform and sweetened the deal by having a longer available recording time. Shots fired. The clip was then emptied into VINE leaving them cold, dead on the floor.
Snapchat Update – Dude… Like History Repeats Itself
This new update proves that Snapchat has literally become the modern day Coca Cola. Back in the 80’s the beverage brand felt the heavy pinch of the cola/soda wars. Pepsi was right on Coke’s heels and they felt its hot, steamy sugary breath. The solution?
Coca Cola decided to hit the market with NEW Coke! The problem is the change in soda taste proved to be horrendous. People mutinied, returned vats and machines of NEW Coke to the company and basically said “forget you.” As a result, Coca Cola had to act fast otherwise they knew they would lose their customers forever.
Coca Cola immediately changed their soda back to the original formula and recipe. This move actually not only improved sales causing a major spike upward; but they won the soda wars. Remaining dominate even now. The lesson of this moment in history? The users and consumers are always right and if you mess with them they will bankrupt you.
In the end, this newest Snapchat Update is purely a hot mess. It is like looking for a needle in the haystack. Really, who wants to sift through mountains of digital visuals just to get to their Friends Stories. No one has time for that and even if they did; they wouldn’t want to do it.
Plus, without Stories in its proper place Snapchat is nothing more than a glorified messaging app. What’s the point in that? Hello, we have text messaging and DMs! The thrill is gone.
Snapchat Update Changes “Stories”
Let’s face it, most of us are only still using SC for two reasons. Those darn creative filters and the fact they are the originators of Stories. However, now that SC for some reason is putting a noose around themselves and stepping close to the edge; they are leaving very little motivation for users to stay.
Years ago everyone fled FB in search of a social “Newfoundland” that offered more privacy and less sales ads. Instagram and Snapchat filled this need. Moreover, Snapchat had a slight edge because initially they were not invasive when it came to their heavy brand saturated Discover section.
If you wanted to know what some brand was doing you could go to the Discover page if YOU wanted to; no forcing. Little by little however SC kept forcing the Discover section down our throats in hopes that we would click on one. However, now everyone is choking and they just want relief. It is now a threatening situation and we the users. Yes, we the people who MADE Snapchat what it is are at the tipping point and we are not happy.
Snapchat Update Changes “Stories” (Cont.)
Therefore, just how upset are the masses right now? Here are some the things people are saying and also feeling about the Snapchat update:
“Same, I already use Instagram a lot more and I love it; but I might uninstall Snapchat since all I use are filters haha.”
“This will force me to go to IG. Hate to say it but I can’t be arsed trying to find who left snaps in that mess.”
“I hope you never receive the update haha. It’s making me want to not use it anymore. It’s really annoying as you can see discover and friend stories mix in a mess; and you have even stories from people you don’t follow.”
“Anyone else hate the new snapchat update???”
“The new Snapchat update gives me anxiety.”
“Let’s all just delete our snapchat apps till they fix it.”
“Snapchat update is only showing the stories of 10 people and the rest are ads. $%&# this.”
“You should change the stories back to the way they were; but if you keep the new boxes then put them in order of when they were posted. Not how you want them to be ordered.”
“I wanna know who from snapchat thought this update was a good idea?”
“You’re basically promoting all the famous people and popular snaps by putting them first. It’s not fair to everybody else, and I’m not the only person that thinks so.”
“Okay so how do I see people stories? All I can find is the people I’ve snapped last and if they have a story.”
“We want the old snap back!!! This new one is too cluttered and hard to navigate!!! Bring it back please!!!”
“Dear, Snapchat can you please make a new update that’s the old update! Sincerely, we all hate the new update!”
Snapchat Update – Can It Be Fixed?
As you can see, none of it is glowing remarks. So then, what is the solution to this madness? A few users have found a workaround, but it is not foolproof. Many are reporting that it only works on some phones and after a few days, things revert back to the new horrific version. However, if you would still like to give it a world here it is:
Delete the app.
Re-download the app.
Hit “Forget Password” and change your password.
Log back into the old Snapchat.
In conclusion, the new update is simply the pits. Most hate it and want to hit the easy button and return to the past. Will Snapchat listen to their users and be as wise as Coca Cola? Only time will tell. For now we are left with unwanted changes as we place our fingers on the trigger and ponder whether to press DELETE.
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One word… obsessed. If you are a lover of interior decor then you already know there is nothing sexier in a room than a show-stopping, glitzy piece! Our latest find is literally Bombay meets Blade Runner. Check out designer Dio Davies’ latest creation – a coral pink piano that’s straight out of science fiction.
The up-and-coming Notting Hill designer’s bespoke Coral Piano sees a world-class Edelweiss piano enclosed inside a transparent perspex shell, which can be illuminated by neon LED lights.
Swanky Luxury! The Amazing Pink Piano of all You Sci-Fi Dreams
The futuristic statement piano, inspired by the furniture designer’s travels in India and her love of Sci-Fi movies, also has a self-play system that allows tracks to be played wirelessly from a concealed iPod and hidden speakers.
Dio, who is already making waves in design circles with a collection of acrylic furniture meets art. Kindly spoke further about the inspiration behind this exquisite pink piano. Dio reveals,
“It’s a piece of furniture that starts the party! Moreover I wanted to create the ultimate interactive experience. A sculpture that at the flick of a switch turns into a radiant and dramatic center-piece. Drawing you in both by sight and sound.
I took my love of films such as Tron and Blade Runner and their technological aesthetic – and the colors from my travels: tropical sunsets, flamingos and coral shells – and used crisp, dazzling acrylic to transform this hand-crafted artisan instrument into a vibrant work of art.”
Furthermore, I wanted to respect the heritage of the piano and its traditional mechanisms, the wooden hammers and leavers, and the classic black and white keys. However, I wanted to take it into the future and the transparency presented an exciting challenge. The piano needed to be beautiful, whilst also hiding the digital wizardry that allows the Edelweiss self-play system to operate behind the scenes.”
Amazing Pink Piano of all You Sci-Fi Dreams
Dio decided to collaborate with piano company Edelweiss, which has been handcrafting self-playing, custom pianos from its Cambridge studio for more than 40 years.
She says, “Edelweiss was the only company I could find that could build this piano, and help me realize my dream. I wanted something magnificent but musically precise; and their craftsmen were able to configure the exact design, color and materials I was looking for.”
Ross Norman from Edelweiss says: “We relished the challenge to work with Dio, and to create something completely different. In this case, taking a piece of statement furniture into the fourth dimension, giving it color, light and sound.”
The Coral Piano is priced at £38,000 (including VAT) and can already been seen at Mayfair cocktail lounge Sketch. To inquire, contact Dio Davies: 0207 754 1198 or email hello@diodavies.co
Did You Know? The Coral Pink Piano comes with a hidden iPod pre-programmed with 400 songs. A bank of precision electronic solenoids, invisibly built into the piano accurately plays the selected music as originally recorded. Edelweiss self-playing pianos are made by world-renowned Cambridge piano maker and restorer 1066 Pianos. Set up in 1975 by a physicist who wanted to apply the meticulousness of science to restoring and building fine pianos, it has more than 10,000 square feet of workshops devoted to building and restoring pianos.
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Well, well, well it looks like the selfie gods finally decided to hear our prayers! If you have been gramming with the iPhone 6 or it’s even bigger sibling the iPhone 6 Plus you may have wondered if you have set yourself in line for developing a case of early arthritis. The 6’s came with a bigger screen (Yay!) but once you tacked on a protective phone case it seemed rather, you know… heavy. Apple may have noticed that the iPhone was on its way to looking like an iPad and went back in the lab to create a smaller iPhone that still possesses all the power we’ve become accustomed to, thus giving birth to the iPhone SE. iPhone SE will also comes with facetime app.
Yes gals, the iPhone SE is smaller which if you have small hands and have been dealing with the struggle of stretching your thumb beyond its natural reach to text you may want to look into this version. Or maybe trying to do that cute barely holding the phone finger pose in the mirror proved to be more difficult due to the volume button being much higher; once again you might want to check out the iPhone SE. So then, just how much smaller is the iPhone SE?
The size of this baby compares more to the length and girth of the iPhone 5. The phone will have a 4 inch screen and come complete with a 12 MP iSight camera. Apple also promises that the phone will operate like the iPhone 6s with faster LTE (thank you Yeesus), Voiceover and WIFI. Moreover, new microphones, 4K video, live photos and sick 63MP panorama photo taking will all be apart of the new iPhone tech picture.
The one thing we were most concerned about was also addressed. Apple also said that the iPhone SE will have “improved” battery life. If that truly is the case we are looking forward to running our IG, VSCO, Tumblr, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, camera and multiple Internet windows simultaneously. Lastly, we guess it would be a good thing to talk price right?
Prices seem to be a lot lower than we expected for an iPhone but you’ll still be shelling out a couple hundred for one. A 16GB SE will run you at least $399 while a 62GB will cost you just 100 more ($499). Get in your order early when pre-ordering begins on March 24th right before the actual phone release on March 31st.
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Cool Facts: Upon checkout you will have to select your color of choice, the iPhone SE will come in : Silver, Gold, Rose Gold and Space Gray.
Facebook Reactions were released today and it marked the end of awkward social moments experienced on FB. Long gone is the indecision or thought process, “Should I like that?” If you ever felt weirded out liking a post regarding Aunt Edna’s passing or Fluff Fluff going to puppy heaven you can now rest at ease. Facebook Reactions has completely changed the social media game. That is, if you still even possess and use a FB account.
With the rise of Instagram and Snapchat it’s nice to see Facebook try to make interaction on FB more interesting again. Facebook Reactions are animated emojis that can be used instead of a thumbs up. How can you access them? If you’re on a desktop simply hover over the Like button with your pointer and they’ll pop up. However, like 90% of the rest of the world you’re most likely going to be mobile. In this case take that finger of yours and press/hold the Like button until the animations appear.
User reaction to Facebook Reactions has been mostly positive. However, some still felt slightly jilted. Hey Facebook where is the Dislike option?! That would be fun and potentially dangerous, but hey isn’t social media supposed to be a form of entertainment anyway?
Mark Zuckerberg released a statement to explain the move to add the animated emojis. You may feel free to check it out below as well as our other informative post on this site (wink,wink). Zuckerberg said:
“Today is our worldwide launch of Reactions — the new Like button with more ways to express yourself.
Not every moment you want to share is happy. Sometimes you want to share something sad or frustrating. Our community has been asking for a dislike button for years, but not because people want to tell friends they don’t like their posts. People wanted to express empathy and make it comfortable to share a wider range of emotions.
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the right way to do this with our team. One of my goals was to make it as simple as pressing and holding the Like button.
The result is Reactions, which allow you to express love, laughter, surprise, sadness or anger.
Love is the most popular reaction so far, which feels about right to me!”
So did you catch what 6 emotions you can display? As a recap they are: Like, Love, Haha, Wow, Sad and Angry. There you have it. Now go enjoy not being awkward… unless you just enjoy that type of thing.
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In these modern times technology is all around us in order to make life easier and smoother. Often times, especially here in the states and our hometown Los Angeles we literally live in our cars. To get anywhere we need them and when weather is an issue we are glad to have wheels.
Nevertheless, as nice as zipping around town on fours is, having a phone seems to be the pinnacle of life. It’s the mode to have instant communication with friends or family, direction mapper, selfie taker, data analyst, document creator and list goes on and on. However, these two awesome inventions can prove to be deadly when combined.
Dun… Dun…. Dun! Well, it will only be a scary situation if you allow it to be. What some ladies and gentlemen are not aware of is that they are causing water damage to their phones while in their cars. How is this happening?
Have you ever gone through a drive thru and ordered a drink and put said drink in a cup holder? Most of us have its what the holder was designed to do. Moreover, once that drink has been finished you may toss it and place your phone in the very spot it the drink had been located. The leftover condensation from the drink can seep inside through the charger port and wreak havoc.
It is like taking your phone and dropping it in its own little pool. Keep your phone safe by waiting for your cup holder to be dry or use napkins to speed up the process. You may also consider finding a different spot in your ride for your phone to chill at while you man the controls. Therefore, be careful with how you treat your phone in your auto and live to take another selfie.
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We use them every day of our lives and panic when only one bar of service is available. However, there is way more terrifying and disturbing details regarding these tech gadgets that will alter your way of doing things forever. Well, at least it should cause you to at least give it a little more thought. No fluff or lead-in to this subject ladies, let’s just get right to it. Here are 5 facts about smartphones that will change you forever:
1. It’s Like Putting a Public Restroom Toilet Seat to Your Head- Researchers have discovered that our precious phones contain 18 times more bacteria per square inch than an average toilet seat. The next time you experience an unexpected breakout your cellie may be to blame.
2. Oh Crud- From the outside everything may look fine but the inside may be a whole other story. The good thing is Apple knows how to design a phone that is very secure, the bad thing is it is so secure that crud gets stuck in the phone and never falls out. Cell phone repairmen report that when cleaning phones they have discovered food particles that have caked along with finger oils stuck around the home button.
3. That’s a Load of Cr*p- Hate to break it to you, but researchers also found fecal matter on a large amount of phones. Before you deny it, think about that time you had to see or check your FB, IG, Pins, Tumbles, Snaps, Vines and Tweet time lines while you sat upon your glorious throne. Yup… that’s how it got there.
4. More Transfers Than a Bank Account- Microbes or bacterium can be transferred from person to person due to their ability to survive for days on the surface of your phone.
5. It’s a Bug’s Life- This one freaked us out the most so we are going to say it then quickly put it out of our minds. Very, very tiny critters may be living it up inside of your smartphone because they like the warmth that it provides. They find their way inside by using the earphone jack or other little openings. Nevertheless, there are products that you can buy to help keep them out…yay.
Alright, so what can be done in order to protect the beauty from the smart phone? We need our phones so we are not just going to burn them and live a life of phone celibacy. The key is all about maintaining a clean smartphone, there is no way around it. Keep your phone clean by wiping it down with antibacterial wipes and don’t forget to wash your hands. Moreover, be mindful where you are setting your phone down, aim to place it in an area that is not sketchy. Always think about if you would be willing to press your phone against your face if you laid your cell down in a particular area. If the thought of the face press scares you more than Friday the 13th then do not set your phone down in that area at any cost.
Whew! Close call but its all going to be okay… so keep those selfies coming!
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Yesterday evening the one and only Queen Bey was spotted walking the streets of New York City in head-to-toe black. She looked chic in an asymmetrical cut-out dress, pointed toe heels and leather jacket. As we mentioned in a post last year wear your jackets like a cardigan to up the style factor. Come on, no diva or fashionista really needs to put her arms through sleeves anymore! That’s like SO 2013 (LOL) we have progressed people! (HaHa).
Let’s move down to the feet area for just a moment. Bey accessorized her ensemble with an ankle bracelet, that was not over-powering but enough to make a delicate statement. Ankle bracelets are trending and be sure to look out for our future post of some of our current favorite styles!
Nevertheless, didn’t we say that Beyonce was getting her MAC on? Well, she definitely was showing why she is a boss lady and say it with us… HUSTLER, by toting a silver Apple Macbook. We are sure that Apple is salivating over these shots as her legions of fans are probably currently burning their PCs in order to make the switch. Okay, you know our humor none of the sort is happening or maybe it’s just cool to see celebrities using the same products that we do!
Hey question! What do you think of Bey’s look, loving or hating? Let us know…
Thanks to the invention of iPods Apple already owns our ears and now they want to own the road too. Apple is in the midst of developing electric cars which will not only make the environment better but will most likely cost a pretty penny. Let’s face it, it’s not like iPhones are exactly cheap.
Therefore, are Apple’s upcoming vehicles the new 007 super car? By the look of early photos it may not disappear like the Vanquish but we did notice some pretty cool features. A charging dock which is perfect for the 15 million Apple devices we already own as well as a middle console that has an interface similar to ones we have already become accustomed to in recent years.
Being able to have the same capabilities of a smart phone while driving seems cool, but we’re hoping for something awesome like in car cameras for driving selfies with friends, family or solo because we all have a supermodel hidden somewhere in us. We can dream all we want but we will have to wait till 2018 when the first Apple cars hit the market to see this techie feat. Nevertheless, if they’re hit get ready for “upgraded” versions every 6 months (a joke, hopefully…).
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The cab service know as Uber, has just announced their partnership with popular music app, Spotify. Riders will now have the ability to play their favorite jams through the cab’s sound system. This new feature is only currently available in certain markets such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and London. Uber’s CEO, Travis Kalanick mentions that this move is the first time the company has aimed to personalize the experience inside of the taxi. It seems in the tech world reinvention is the only way for brands to survive and looks like the taxi world is feeling the same pinch.
What do you think of Uber’s new partnership with Spotify? Do you think this move will spike Uber’s taxi rider numbers?
