If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In the lead-up to the big game (we’re talking about the annual celebration of sport and chicken wings called the Super Bowl, of course), tech companies the likes of Samsung, Vizio, Roku, and LG have been known to host some of their biggest TV sales ever — comparable to the deals seen during Black Friday, if not juicier. The rationale? Before the second Sunday of February each year, devoted fans are eager to upgrade their TV setups to something newer, brighter, and sharper for mimicking the feel of the actual stadium: in pixel form, of course. Now, though, it seems like they want nothing more than deeper sleep after cheering on their favorite team (and worrying about losing those eleventh-hour bets) — with sleep companies, out of all things, embedding themselves in the NFL space by running big-ticket, celebrity-studded Super Bowl ads, hosting major Pre...
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The long-awaited Winter Olympic Games are finally here, but before most sports kick off (some, like curling, have already started Wednesday), the opening ceremony is penciled in for Friday, February 6, at 11 a.m. PST/2 p.m. EST. What to expect: Mastery everywhere you turn, from those Ralph Lauren–designed outfits for Team USA to performances by the likes of Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, as the world’s finest athletes mark the beginning of the 2026 Olympics. Notably, this is the first time in Winter Olympic history that the opening ceremony will span multiple venues and cities. The main event is going to unfold at Milan’s San Siro Stadium, with additional revelries happening simultaneously in Predazzo, Livigno, and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The latter town will even light its very own, Leonardo da Vinci–inspired Olympic cauldron, remaining ablaze...