Paramount Pictures Joins Alternative Apparel, Shepard Fairey for Tote Bag Promo

For the release of “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” Paramount Pictures has teamed up with Alternative Apparel and artist and designer Shepard Fairey—whose work has appeared on other politically-centered merchandise—to create an exclusive tote bag. The company only created 75 of the bags for Friday’s release, and the bags are made from eco-friendly fabrics…

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3M Repots Second Quarter Earnings

3M, North Mankato, Minn., today reported second-quarter earnings of $2.58 per share, an increase of 24 percent versus the second quarter of 2016. Sales were $7.8 billion, up 1.9 percent year-on-year in dollar terms. Organic local-currency sales increased 3.5 percent while divestitures reduced sales by 1 percent. Foreign currency translation decreased sales by 0.6 percent…

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USB 3.2 Technology Will Double Download Speed (Probably)

We’ve been singing the praises of USB 3.0 technology for a while now, suspecting that the likes of Apple and others would start using USB 3.0 and USB-C technology more. USB 3.0 technology has provided faster download speeds. But, as technology moves a mile a minute, there’s already another development that will provide even faster…

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Bottle Opener Uses WiFi to Make Your Friends Jealous

Look, sometimes it’s fun to make our friends jealous. Like when we’re on vacation, we might send our co-workers a picture from the beach, just so they see how much fun we’re having rather than being in the office. Or maybe we’re just jerks. But, for those who think like we do, this new bottle…

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Gildan Activewear to Schedule Conference Call for Second Quarter Results

Gildan Activewear, Montreal,  will report its 2017 second quarter results on Thursday, August 3, 2017. A press release will be issued before markets open, and a conference call is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the company’s results and business outlook. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (800) 447-0521 (Canada & U.S.)…

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American Airlines Flight Attendants Prepare to Sue

The American Airlines flight attendants uniform saga continues to make headlines. News outlets are now reporting that a group of American Airlines flight attendants have retained legal counsel, and are preparing to sue. The flight attendants continue to say their new uniforms gave them hives, rashes and…

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Clothes That Grow With Children Now a Reality

Admittedly, I don’t have any children, but I can imagine the usual routine of constantly having to buy them new clothes because they grow at rapid rates can be frustrating. Thankfully, KHOU.com is reporting that a London designer is here to solve your shopping woes with a…

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