If you ask Siri what zero divided by zero equals, you’re bound to get a silly answer. IPhone’s notorious artificial intelligence assistant is known for giving roundabout answers to the simplest of users’ questions. But when it comes to Caitlyn Jenner, the iPhone’s AI will give it to you straight. As parent to the famous […]
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CVS Teams Up With IBM’s Jeopardy Playing Supercomputer Watson
National pharmacy and retail outlet CVS is trying to pivot this year towards a more healthcare-oriented approach, and now the drug store is teaming up with IBM’s famed supercomputer “Watson” to help chronic disease patients. Consumers might recognize IBM’s supercomputer from its stint on Jeopardy several years ago. Now, Watson will analyze millions of data […]
Two Tri-State Residents, One Known and One Unknown, Win Lottery
Two people in the Tri-State area won big this month in the New York State and New Jersey Lottery. The New York Post reports that a Harriman, New York resident won a $5 million jackpot from a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket. Carmelo Mercado, 63, bought two tickets earlier this month, the latter of which […]
Driving Danger: Receiving Texts and Phone Calls Just as Distracting as Answering Them
Everyone should know by now that it’s dangerous to text, tweet, message, or do anything on a cellphone while driving. About half (50%) of mobile phone owners use their phone as their primary internet source, but responding to messages while driving — even if it is just to check a message really quickly — is […]
Dog Owners Can Now Find a Match for Themselves and Their Pets Thanks to Tindog Dating App
Plenty of twenty-somethings use Tinder nowadays to help them find a date. Now their dogs can get the same kind of treatment. A new app based on Tinder, called Tindog, launched in May and allows users to swipe right if they “like” a dog or swipe left if they don’t. The app is meant to […]
Jelly Clothes? Researchers Find Way to Turn Gelatin Into Fabric
Researchers are figuring out how to make clothes out of jelly. According to a new report that appears in the American Chemical Society’s journal Biomacromolecules, scientists are working on a way to spin gelatin, which is used in desserts such as gummy bears and mousses, into yarn that can be made into clothing. “Sustainability, renewability, […]
How Does the Pope Feel About Air Conditioning? The Answer Will Shock You
Pope Francis has outlined his views on a wide array of subjects since being elected head of the Catholic Church in 2013. In his June 18 Environmental Encyclical, however, the Pope delivered his opinions on a topic he hadn’t yet touched on during his papacy: the environment, and the dire impact that air conditioning has […]
Across the Globe, Travelers Get the VIP Treatment at Airports
Whether you’re flying to the next state over or you’re taking a flight across the globe, traveling by plane can easily become a stressful experience. From the security checkpoints, to the unpredictable flight delays and cancellations, to the seemingly never-ending layovers in utilitarian terminals, air travelers are often lacking in ways to relax. However, a […]
God Plans to Put LGBTQ Advocacy Billboards Up Across the Nation
God plans to put up billboards which proclaim “God Loves Gay,” around the country. After successfully putting up a digital billboard in Orem, Utah, the social media group God plans to put its next billboard up this month in Salt Lake City, and hopes to put more up in 19 other possible locations, such as […]
Throughout New York City, Rooftops Gradually Get Greener
Studies have shown that a significant majority — 88% — of homeowners view their homes’ exterior as one collective entity rather than the sum of its parts. Apparently, those in charge of some of New York City’s most prominent buildings and landmarks seem to think so, too. Atop Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, a new initiative has […]