Have you ever looked at your deodorant and thought, “Man, I wish I could just eat this instead of regular food?” If you have, and you’re big on jam bands, then buckle up. The Grateful Dead released a branded deodorant that is edible and vegan, so no dietary restrictions can keep you from the fun of eating your deodorant…
Read MoreAuthor: Brendan Menapace
FDA Expands List of Dangerous Hand Sanitizer Products to 50
In mid-June, the FDA listed nine hand sanitizer products from the Mexican company Eskbiochem SA de CV as harmful to consumers, then added five more this week. It also announced that 14 hand sanitizers manufactured in Mexico contain the toxic chemical methanol. The list includes..
Read MoreFC Barcelona, One of the World’s Biggest Sports Teams, Might Sue Nike Over Botched Replica Jerseys
One of the biggest sports teams in the world is potentially taking Nike to court over what it says are botched jerseys. FC Barcelona, the fourth-most valuable sports team in the world at a roughly $4 billion valuation, has had to put sales of its new Nike replica jerseys on hold after the colors started running whenever they come in contact with sweat or water…
Read MoreThe ‘Hello Kitty’ Bullet Train Has an Onboard Merch Store, Promo Products Everywhere
Yesterday, we included this “Hello Kitty” branded Japanese bullet train in the Fave 5, but we wanted to investigate it a little further because it’s pretty darn impressive. The train debuted in 2018, and pretty much from top to bottom (or engine to caboose), it’s decked out in all things “Hello Kitty”…
Read MoreThose Smart Rings NBA Players Will Wear Could Be Huge for Preventing COVID Spread in General Public
Remember the wearable tech NBA players will use inside their Disney bubble when the season starts again? A group of researchers at the University of California is studying data from the rings in use by the general public as well as more than 3,000 health care employees, to spot patterns that might help mitigate the spread of COVID-19…
Read MorePromotional Socks: Features, Customization Options and Sales Ideas
You’re probably well aware that socks and footwear are important. You’re probably even wearing socks right now. But what you might not know are some of the many capabilities that companies have to make socks more interesting or functional than just covering your feet…
Read MoreHanesbrands Completes Production of More Than 450 Million Face Masks in Three Months
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., has reportedly completed its planned production and distribution of more than 450 million cotton face coverings as part of a contract with the U.S. government. In March, Hanes first started using its facilities to make face masks. At its peak of production, the company was producing about 40 million per week…
Read MoreSelfie Lighting Rings Might Be the Next Big Tech Item
Since so much of our interaction with others is via Zoom meetings or Skype happy hours, we still want to look our best. And not everyone’s home lighting is, well, the most flattering. To get that studio glow, there are lighting rings and other lights designed specifically for home photos and videos…
Read MoreMajor Retailers Pull Redskins Branded Merch Even After Franchise Agrees to Review Name
The Washington Redskins are inching closer to changing their name after years of public outcry. This came after pressure from FedEx (owner of Washington’s stadium naming rights) and Nike, which pulled its licensed team merchandise from stores. Now, major retailers like Walmart and Target have also agreed to stop selling Redskins gear…
Read MoreNike Pulls All Redskins Merch, Which Might Actually Cause the Franchise to Change the Name
Nike reportedly pulled all of its Redskins merchandise this past week, issuing another blow to the team by depriving it of a major licensed merchandise stream. Nike has a contract with the NFL as its official uniform and sideline apparel merchandiser through 2028, but it has joined the growing call for the team to change its name…
Read More