The best bit about ChatGPT and other AI chatbots is the tech’s ability to meet your needs based on how you word your responses to it. As TechRadar reports, in the world of AI, prompt engineering is the way that you formulate inputs to explain to the models how you want to receive your response. […]
Texas, North Carolina, and now New Mexico – Why are there Suddenly So Many “1,000 Year Floods”?
On July 4, nearly 2 feet of rain fell in and around Kerr County in central Texas, causing flooding that killed more than 120 people. On July 7, almost a foot of rain struck central North Carolina as Tropical Storm Chantal moved inland. Then on July 8, in the remote village of Ruidoso – about […]
Are You Working on one of these 9 Trending Home Improvement Projects this Summer?
Whether installing new flooring or planning an outdoor oasis, more homeowners are investing in smarter, substantial upgrades that boost comfort, functionality, and long-term value, according to Thumbtack‘s 2025 Spring and Summer Trends Report. As marthastewart.com reports, the Thumbtack’s Trends are based on nearly 6 million project requests, and the report breaks down the most in-demand home projects on […]
7-Eleven Is Throwing the Ultimate Birthday Bash, and We’re All Invited
7-Eleven is throwing a birthday party, and we’re all invited. As Food & Wine reports, the convenience chain has announced the return of its annual birthday celebration, held (when else) on Friday, July 11. This year, for its 98th birthday, we’re the ones getting a present in the form of a free small Slurpee at […]
“Japanese Walking” could Yield Even Better Health Benefits than doing 10,000 Steps
Move over step counting: Many people now point to “Japanese walking,” or interval walking, as their must-do workout routine. The method—which is making the rounds on social media—involves alternating between fast and slow walking for a set period of time. As Health magazine reports, on TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more. […]
I See a Buck Moon Rising
The first full moon of the 2025 astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere is about to rise. Known as the Buck Moon, it will turn full Thursday, July 10 and will be one of the lowest-hanging full moons of the year. As Live Science reports, although the moon officially reaches its full phase at 4:38 p.m. […]
The Premier League Forms an AI Partnership with Microsoft
The English Premier League and Microsoft have announced a five-year partnership where the cloud giant will infuse its artificial intelligence Copilot into the league’s digital platforms to provide quick facts and statistics about matches. According to a statement issued by Microsoft, the deal will “leverage Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies to usher in a new era […]
Chanel Joins the Circularity Sustainability Chain
Chanel is the latest major fashion house to join the circularity sustainability chain. Their bold new initiative is called Nevold – a mashup of “never old” – and it’s dedicated to circularity that’s as much about sustainability as it is shrewd business sense. As Marie Claire UK reports, the core mission of Nevold is to […]
Here’s the Rundown/Recap from the SS26 Men’s Fashion Week(s)
The Spring/Summer 2026 season is off to a fantastic and innovative start at the Men’s Fashion Weeks in London, Milan and Paris. As Hypebae reports, though primarily focusing on menswear, there were also a slew of co-ed shows and presentations to be seen, from Martine Rose’s return to U.K. soil to the most recent collection from Fiorucci. However, the more traditional luxury brands […]
What to Expect from the 2025 Samsung Unpacked Event This Week
Samsung is getting ready to unfold an updated smartphone portfolio on Wednesday, July 9th, at 10AM ET / 7am PT. As IGN reports, the biggest thing coming, at least if the rumor mill has things nailed down right, will be a smattering of new foldables, and of course, Galaxy AI features. Wouldn’t be a big tech event […]