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Comedian and show host Wanda Sykes is a Hollywood veteran, having appeared in hit films such as Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps. The actress was a vocal opponent of California's Proposition 8, which prohibits gay marriages in the state, and went public about her same-sex marriage at a 2008 Las Vegas rally. She was also the first openly gay performer at the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2009.

Gain & Wanda Sykes Help Consumers Find the Perfect Scent Interactively

Using her comedic skills and engaging personality, Wanda Sykes is on a mission to help consumers find their “ideal nasal mate” … for their clothes

Comedian Wanda Sykes stood alongside Hamilton Brown, North American brand manager for Gain, as the…

By Amber McKynzie

Posted: June 21, 2012 Tags: comedy, Gain Scent Matchmaker Studio, Hamilton Brown, Technology, Wanda Sykes

It’s the perfect time of the year for international travel. With all the advancements in technology and mobile apps, traveling abroad isn’t as expensive as it used to be and there are plenty of ways to cut costs while getting more bang for your buck. Whether you’re embarking on your first journey abroad or you’re an experienced jet setter, here are a few tools to help you save money on the things that can eat up your travel budget faster than you can plan your trip.--Corvida Raven

7 Tech Tools for Travelers On a Budget

Whether you’re embarking on your first journey abroad or you’re an experienced jet setter, here…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: June 20, 2012 Tags: Airbnb, Kayak, MetrO, RetailMeNot, Technology, Travel, Urbanspoon, WeFi, XE Currency

New Siri Features

I love the current Siri TV ads by Apple, and, quite frankly, it is the only place the personal assistant software seems to work. All jokes aside, it will be interesting to see Siri on new iPad. Here are some of its enhanced functions:
--Users will be able to post Facebook updates and send tweets with their voice.

--Siri has partnered with Yelp, OpenTable, Rotten Tomatoes, and sports score updates ranging from the latest scores to stats and schedules.

--The software assistant will continue expanding globally with its new language support, which will now feature Spanish, Italian, Korean, Mandarin and Cantonese, and optimize languages in 15 countries.

Apple is working with automotive manufactures to launch “Eyes Free,” a new feature that will allow a car to bring up Siri voice control. Nine auto manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Toyota are working on this implementation with plans to incorporate the technology in the next 12 months.

WWDC 2012: Apple’s iOS 6 Boasts Over 200 New Features & Enhancements

At the 2012 World Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on Monday the technology company unveiled the…

By Hajj Flemings

Posted: June 13, 2012 Tags: 2012 World Developers Conference, Apple, apps, Facebook, Hajj Flemings, iOS 6, Maps, Passbook, Siri, Twitter, WWDC

Android App Reports ‘Stop and Frisk’ Activity

A new application allows bystanders to record videos of and report “stop and frisk” incidents

The Stop and Frisk Watch app, courtesy of the New York Civil Liberties Union, allows…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: June 12, 2012 Tags: New York Civil Liberties Union, NYCLU, NYPD, Occupy Wall Street, police brutality, Stop and Frisk Watch app

10 Gadgets for the Tech Savvy Dad

Every year, Dad somehow ends up with a tool set, a gift card, or some…

By Terrance Gaines

Posted: June 11, 2012 Tags: Apple TV, Bluelounge, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Father's Day, Father's Day gift ideas, iPad Nano, Kensington, LunaTik, Mophie, Nest, Soul by Ludacris, Technology, YouEtch

Venture Capital Access Program Seeks Minority Tech Startups

The Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York and the National Association of Investment Companies launched VCAP© to provide entrepreneurs nationwide with access to venture capital

The Venture Capital Access Program (VCAP©) seeks entrepreneurs across the traditional and digital business spectrum.…