A movie you like comes out digitally; you and your friends want to watch it together late at night online when it comes out. Naturally you all don’t want to pay for one movie when online instant messaging apps such as Discord, Teamspeak, and Zoom exist, where you can hang ...
The MTA is launching its largest subway signal replacement project ever on the A and C lines in Brooklyn and Queens. This major infrastructure upgrade aims to improve service for all passengers by replacing the oldest subway signal equipment with a modern computerized train control system spanning 23 stations between ...
The inherent nature of competition stems from winning and losing. You’re pitting yourself against others to see who’s better at something, in this case sports. In every competition, people can play fairly and try to remain polite, but there’s always a little joy in winning and a little sting in ...
Modern-day cars run on gas; one of the most significant complaints people have with society comes from high gas prices. That’s something an overwhelming majority of people have heard at least once. Nearly every single car and every single electrical appliance we rely on so heavily today runs on petroleum. ...
If you’re aware of current events, you’ve likely heard about the wild protests occurring worldwide, which began in France and Italy. Millions of people are upset with increased costs of living and good-for-nothing governments, and they expressed their anger by protesting wildly in the streets. You could see videos on ...
A majority of New Jersey residents believe data centers demand more resources to the point where they outweigh their economic benefits, with an overwhelming majority of people opposing the construction of any new AI facilities in the state, according to a new poll from Rutgers University. Survey results released on ...
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. ...
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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 ...