Why Gen Z loves the digital compact cameras that millennials used to covet
Digital compact cameras — the kind that were widely used 15 to 20 years ago — are showing up on the holiday wish lists of teens and Gen Zers. Just like miniskirts and low rise jeans — the digital camera…
Hate cooking? 3 mindsets to make it less of a chore
I’ve never enjoyed being in the kitchen. I hate the heat of the stove. I always seem to mess up recipes. And on the rare occasions I make a meal, it’s often sadly seasoned and overcooked. If you’re like me…
Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools enhancements, seamless support for ChatGPT, and visual intelligence
Today also marks the beginning of Apple Intelligence language expansion with localized English support for Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.K. CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the release of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing…
AI is ‘an energy hog,’ but DeepSeek could change that
DeepSeek claims to use far less energy than its competitors, but there are still big questions about what that means for the environment. DeepSeek startled everyone last month with the claim that its AI model uses roughly one-tenth the amount…
Aesthetic vs. Praxis in Afro-futurism
“The praxis of Afro-Futurism is both a practice of liberation and a means of discarding aspirations, possessions, and entitlements that encode the terms of our oppression in prescribed identities. This is not a call for dispassionate transcendence from our social…
The Story of Coca-Cola and its AI-powered Vending Machines
Coca-Cola uses artificial intelligence (AI) to understand customer behavior and brand effectiveness through its next-gen vending machines. Coca-Cola is the world’s largest non-alcoholic beverage company, operating in more than 200 countries and territories. It is the only non-tech company ranked…
‘Superman’ Takes Flight In New Trailer And It Looks . . . Weird
I’m trying to stay upbeat about James Gunn’s upcoming Superman movie. I want DC to bounce back. I want all the franchises to bounce back: Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, Game Of Thrones, Lord Of The Rings. They’re all floundering….
The 10 Most Popular Modern and Contemporary Artists
10. Damien Hirst (b. 1965) Damien Hirst is the most prominent member of a group of modern artists, the Young British Artists, which dominated the UK contemporary art scene in the ‘90s. Hirst is the UK’s richest living artist, and…
Alina Perez’s ” Family Romance” @ Yossi Milo Gallery, NYC
Yossi Milo is pleased to announce Family Romance, Alina Perez’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. Family Romance opens to the public on Thursday, January 16, with an artist’s reception from 6-8 PM, and will be on view through Saturday, March 8, 2025. Alina Perez’s…
Clothes for Savvy, Elegant Adults? What an Idea.
So begins the year of fashion change. First out of the gate: Lanvin, where Peter Copping, who took the creative reins in September, wasn’t just tasked with giving an old name a reboot because, you know, consumers were bored and…
Restaurant charges $120 to add pineapple on pizza
There are few moments as controversial in food history as the decision by a Canadian chef in the 1960s to put tinned pineapple on top of a ham pizza. When Sam Panapoulos created what he and his brother-slash-partner-in-crime dubbed Hawaiian pizza, it…
Are Americans Doing Fitness Wrong?
For many people in the United States, staying in shape means getting in your car and driving to the gym. Movement is something on a to-do list, siloed off from the rest of daily life. That mentality is quintessentially American,…
Cool-Kid Restaurateur Andrew Tarlow Goes Grown-Up at Borgo
When the Brooklyn restaurateur Andrew Tarlow was scouting sites for his new restaurant, he wasn’t focused on location. What he was looking for was good ghosts. The space he eventually chose for Borgo, on East 27th Street in Manhattan, had…
A brief history of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop
Since crowds first began gathering in Times Square to commemorate New Year’s Eve over a century ago, it has been a ritual to flock to midtown’s brightly lit chaos to ring in new beginnings. At 11:59 p.m. a dazzling ball…
Can’t Afford a House? Just Build One in the Backyard.
After the last of their three children moved out, Joe and Rosalee Mihevc wanted to downsize from their 3,000-square-foot house on the west side of Toronto. The couple considered leaving the city — too much of a lifestyle change, they…
Oscar Joyo Harnesses Color and Pattern With Latest Works
Vibrant and bold, Oscar Joyo’s latest body of work which was exhibited at Thinkspace Projects in Los Angeles, vibrates the retina; while delving into his childhood memories childhood in Malawi and themes of Afrofuturism. We interviewed the artist and discussed his fascination with…
I’m So Sorry to Tell You This, But Your Rogaine Could Kill Your Cat
Cat people such as myself will sacrifice anything for their pet. We give up fresh flowers (too many are toxic to cats), candles (the house will burn down when they get knocked over), and even a good night’s sleep (those…
A brief history of sunglasses, from Ancient Rome to Hollywood
Sunglasses, or dark glasses, have always guarded against strong sunlight, but is there more to “shades” than we think? The pupils of our eyes are delicate and react immediately to strong lights. Protecting them against light — even the brilliance…
Where to order a bubble waffle
From the entrance between Target and Nordstrom Rack, up the escalator, past the Cinnabon and across from Forever 21 there is a young man, whose biceps must be burning, scraping ice cream into rolls, again and again, and stacking them…
Y2K Fashion 101: How the Millennium Started Trending All Over Again
What comes after Y2K fashion? More Y2K fashion, of course! Picture this: a midriff-baring ribbed tank top paired with camouflage cargo pants, and a Fendi baguette bag nonchalantly slung over the shoulder; frayed denim shorts belted by a chunky round…