Vegetarian people who want the same taste as a burger or some kind of meat will often find themselves trying alternatives to meat made of vegetables and seasonings that emulate a similar taste, also known as “meatless meat.” They argue meatless meat is a healthier alternative to actual meat, but ...
Nearly every device in your household with a Bluetooth or internet connection listens to you. Smart TVs, phones, laptops, computers, TV remotes, and game consoles any device made after 2008 has a chance of having a built-in microphone and internet connection. There’s a fantastic video by Gamers Nexus on YouTube ...
The New York City council is set to vote on a proposal that would ban horse carriages from New York City after decades of political back-and-forth over the issue. City Council Speaker Julie Menin plans to bring the bill up for a vote on October 22nd, according to her secretary. ...
Beauty standards change from era to era; we have commercials documenting what body shapes people liked during the 1900s. There are still cosmetic items like lipstick and blemish-covering makeup that enhance appearance, just as before; however, nowadays, beauty commercials feature various body types instead of just a select few. The ...
You may have heard about the number of programs currently airing on kids’ cartoon platforms Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. Each of them, as of the writing of this article, has three programs. Cartoon Network has Teen Titans Go! A program that started in 2013 and has been ongoing ever since. ...
If you’ve browsed social media and examined the users that the algorithms recommend to you, as well as those in the comment sections, you might have encountered “people” who post controversial opinions. There’s a ton of pro-Israel bots among this horde who come in droves to any tweet that has ...
Modern technology has its ups and downs. Naturally we live off of it; everyone has a refrigerator, washing and drying machines, an oven, a phone, a TV, etc. Have you ever thought about why these pieces of tech feel so flimsy? Have you ever had a slow, clunky smart TV ...
If you’ve ever looked at the PC gaming atmosphere, you’ve definitely heard of Valve’s online storefront called Steam. It is generally regarded as the top destination for PC gaming. Just like any other online store, you make an account, buy games, and download them, and they’re stored on your account ...
Minecraft is a sandbox game where the player mines and crafts (pun intended) in a world entirely made of blocks. You can play a creative mode where you’re given unlimited resources to build what you desire, or you can play survival mode where you have to gather resources on your ...
Most people have seen some form of art in their lives. If you’re reading this, the photo in our website banner is considered to be art. Same thing with politics: most people have interacted with some sort of political belief in their lives and hold some political opinion, whether they ...
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYC Department of Transportation announced the return of Trick-or-Streets; it’s coming back bigger than ever. 160 open streets and plazas across five boroughs will keep cars out and host Halloween- and fall-related celebrations. Community groups and schools will transform neighborhood streets and plazas into trick-or-treating ...
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AI Commentary Should not Replace Human Sports Commentators
Whenever you’re watching some sports game on TV, the game usually has people talking over the game, explaining to the audience what’s happening with their own banter and reactions mixed in. These are commentators or play-by-play announcers, people whose job is to add their personality to these events. A good ...