If you've got a fear of heights, a fear of water, or a fear of swimming while suspended in a tank above thousands of people - then you'll probably want to look away now. A new London development on the south bank of the Thames is getting its very own "sky pool" – a 10 storey-high glass pool suspended between two apartment blocks. … [Read more...]
Weather Channel’s Future Clouded by Sales Talk
Two banks, Morgan Stanley and PJT Partners, are working with the channel's owners and talking with potential buyers, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, who confirmed a Bloomberg report about the sale talks. … [Read more...]
Sony Adds New Tricks to its Smartwatch-like Fitness Tracker
Sony just unveiled the second generation of its fitness-tracking wearable, which stands to be a solid compromise between a fitness tracker and full-blown smartwatch. The SmartBand 2, which will go on sale later this year, has a few new tricks compared with last year's model, including a heart rate sensor and iPhone compatibility. … [Read more...]
Nine Protesters Arrested After St. Louis Police Shooting
St. Louis police gather at the scene of a fatal officer-involved shooting at Walton Avenue and Page Boulevard in St. Louis. An armed man fleeing from officers serving a search warrant at a home in a crime-troubled section of north St. Louis was shot and killed Wednesday by police after he pointed a gun at them, the police chief said. (David Carson/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via … [Read more...]
Robin Williams’ Children and Widow in Stalemate over Comedian’s Estate
Talks over Robin Williams' estate are at a stalemate, with his widow and adult children unable to reach an agreement, court records show. Cody, Zelda and Zachary Williams assert in court documents that Susan Schneider Williams is trying to negotiate more money and is seeking a guaranteed income stream. … [Read more...]
New Android OS Now Called Marshmallow
For several months, Google had been teasing Android fans about the name of the next Android operating system, which was simply known as "Android M." The tech giant even made it into a guessing game and fans gamely guessed what the "M" actually stood for in the next OS. … [Read more...]
Top Apple designer Slams the Auto Industry as Car Rumors Heat Up
Heavyweight Apple designer Marc Newson gave an interview Thursday to the Wall Street Journal where, among other things, he sharply criticizes the state of modern car design. This comes as rumors of an Apple car are on the rise. … [Read more...]
5 Must-Haves for Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris’ Big Date Nights
Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris first began dating earlier this year, but they already have a dating routine down pat. From their style to their body language, they're incredibly consistent with regard to how they look and what they do. … [Read more...]