Vipology Staff Writer

Make Your Halloween Decorations Spooky AND Safe

Father and two daughters carve pumpkins on front steps of their home

October is the time to make your home sweet home something to scream about, and right about now you’re probably digging those Halloween decorations out of storage and getting ready to do it up, scary style. While putting up Halloween decorations a few weeks before the actual holiday gives you a chance to enjoy them, […]

YouTube’s “Beyond the Beat” Feature means AI Can Talk to You About Music

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YouTube is currently trialing a new feature that will generate AI “hosts” that can comment on the music you’re listening to. As PCMag reports, the new feature is dubbed, “Beyond the Beat,” these AI music hosts are designed to deepen your listening experience by sharing relevant stories and fan trivia about what you’re listening to on the […]

What Happens if there’s a Weather Emergency During the Government Shutdown?

Flooded streets and cars submerged in front of homes after Hurricane

Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda swirling off the Southeast coast, bringing high winds and surf to the East Coast – as well as some homes disintegrating into the Atlantic Ocean – are a stark reminder that the government shutdown has happened during the middle of the Atlantic hurricane season. As CNN Weather reports, forecasters at the National […]

Fall Temperature Fluctuations Can Take a Real Toll – Here’s How to Stay Healthy

Sick man lying on his side in bed covering his nose and mouth with a tissue, flu remedies on bedside table

While fall is linked with changing leaves and crisp weather, it’s also high time for temperature fluctuations. Depending on where you live, you may spend some days bundled up in a sweater, followed by others sweating in short sleeves — all within the same week. But as Yahoo Life reports, fall also signals the start […]

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Here’s Why It Can Save Lives

Words "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and Pink Ribbon against a pink background

That little pink ribbon. We have all seen it every year in October, and most people are aware that it is associated with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, not as many are aware of its roots and its goals. Who Started it? Breast Cancer Awareness Month began in 1985 as a partnership between the American […]

Give Black Dogs a Chance!

Black Giant Schnauzer dog

National Black Dog Day is celebrated annually on October 1 to raise awareness about and combat “Black Dog Syndrome,” a phenomenon where black dogs are overlooked for adoption in shelters.  Black Dog Day was created by author and animal rescue advocate Colleen Paige, who also founded National Puppy Day and National Mutt Day. The day encourages […]

October is Pumpkin Month, so why not get in the Spirit and Decorate with them?

Pumpkin Decorations on a porch

Jack-o’-lanterns might be an integral part of any Halloween decor setup, but they don’t have the most stylish reputation. Since almost every household will have a carved pumpkin on its stoop come October 31, this spooky staple can make your carefully designed space feel basic. However, when it comes to decorating with pumpkins, the opportunities […]

Louise Trotter’s Bottega Veneta Era is Launched at Milan Fashion Week

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Designer Louise Trotter‘s debut at Bottega Veneta was not just a collection, but a reaffirmation that fashion can be both grounded and transcendent. As Vogue Business reports, alongside Rachel Scott of Proenza Schouler, Trotter is one of only two women in this season’s record-breaking reshuffle of design leads across 15 fashion houses. She was headhunted by Kering to succeed Matthieu […]

Google is expanding Gemini in Chrome

Google logo on computer screen Gemini on smart phone

Google is stepping things up in the AI agent browser wars. As The Verge reports, the company is launching a suite of new features deeply embedding Gemini into Chrome. That starts with the announcement that Gemini in Chrome will no longer require a membership fee and will begin rolling out to both Mac and Windows users in […]

It’s National Walk Your Dog Week!

Man walking his retriever dog in the springtime green grass

This first week in October is National Walk Your Dog Week! According to the official website, WYDW was founded in 2010 by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate Colleen Paige, with the goal of bringing awareness to the ever-increasing problem of canine behavior issues and canine obesity in America. Initially founded for October 1st as […]