Sneakers

CNCPTS x New Balance 740 "Brut" Collaboration

The CNCPTS x New Balance 740 "Brut" offers a luxurious design inspired by champagne, with premium materials and thoughtful details. Releasing on January 10, 2025, at $120 USD, it's a notable addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Technology

Apple settles Siri privacy lawsuit

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its Siri voice assistant inadvertently recorded users' private conversations.

Culture

Nike's Kobe Brand "Year of the Mamba" Apparel Collection

Nike's Kobe Brand is set to release the "Year of the Mamba" apparel collection on January 9, 2025, to celebrate the Lunar New Year's Year of the Snake. The collection includes long-sleeve shirts, crewnecks, jogger pants, and premium jackets.

Sneakers

Air Jordan 3 'Black Cat' Returns in 2025: Complete Buyer's Guide

The Air Jordan 3 'Black Cat' returns on January 11, 2025, featuring an all-black nubuck upper with dark charcoal elephant print accents. Priced at $200 for men's sizes, this release pays tribute to Michael Jordan's 'Black Cat' nickname.

Sneakers

Nike’s Air Max Muse

Nike's Air Max Muse is set to release on January 10, 2025, via SNKRS. Priced at $160, this women's exclusive sneaker features a Black and Metallic Silver design, showcasing a futuristic silhouette and advanced Air technology.

Culture

Thursday Notes for January 2nd, 2025

Joey Bada$$ drops "The Ruler's Back," two OVO x Air Jordan 9 samples surface, nine Ravens make the Pro Bowl without Mahomes, and the NBA's 2025 storylines are previewed.

Culture

Wednesday Notes for January 1st, 2025

This New Year's Day edition: OkayAfrica's top 11 African cultural moments of 2024, new Nike Clogposite and Gato drops, the Premier League transfer window, and Silicon Valley's AI doom debate.

Art

PRIZM: Year 12 Recap

PRIZM and REVOLT joined forces to present PRIZM’s best art fair yet, featuring participating artists such as Robert Carter, Tabi Bonney, and Joseph Eze.

Culture

Friday Notes for December 20th, 2024

Melissa Joseph wins the 2024 UOVO Prize, Judith Jamison's Alvin Ailey legacy is celebrated, Netflix acquires FIFA Women's World Cup rights for 2027 and 2031, and Instagram teases AI video editing.

Culture

Thursday Notes for December 19th, 2024

Karl-Anthony Towns unlocks the Knicks just in time for his Minnesota reunion, the Warriors top NBA valuations at $9.14B, and Year of the Snake Jordans and Nikes surface.

Culture

Wednesday Notes for December 18th, 2024

The Bucks beat the Thunder behind Giannis to claim the NBA Cup, skipping the provided champagne in favor of a low-key locker room moment after a quiet locker room scene.

Culture

Tuesday Notes for December 17th, 2024

SZA's Lana project drops Dec. 20 featuring Ben Stiller, the Nike Kobe 3 Protro Halo returns in 2025, and the European Super League pitches a 96-team Unify League to UEFA.