Vipology Staff Writer

Mauve Is the Unexpected Color Taking Over Interiors in 2023

Mauve, a soft purple that sits somewhere between pink and violet, isn’t the most obvious of home decor colors. In fact, when looking at Benjamin Moore’s most popular paints of 2022, it’s not even listed in the top 75. (The three top spots go to gray, white, and beige.) Part of the reason mauve flies under the […]

A New Study Suggests Your Pet May Be Disturbing Your Sleep

orange tabby kitten in sweater sleeping on carpet

New research shows that our beloved pets may be hurting our sleep. Though pets can have many positive effects on health, pet ownership was linked with poorer sleep, according to a recent study published in the journal Human-Animal Interactions. As NBC News reports, the researchers looked at data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which asks questions on […]

Microsoft announces Copilot: the AI-powered future of Office documents

Microsoft has announced a new AI-powered Copilot for its Microsoft 365 apps and services designed to assist people with generating documents, emails, presentations, and much more. The Copilot, powered by GPT-4 from OpenAI, will sit alongside Microsoft 365 apps much like an assistant, appearing in the sidebar as a chatbot that allows Office users to […]

It’s Not Over Yet: Another round of Atmospheric River Storms to hit flood-ravaged California

Traffic sign reads Flood Zone Ahead

Last week’s brief break from the seemingly endless barrage of drought-busting and deadly storms in California are ending abruptly as another round of storms from the Pacific move onshore. AccuWeather experts say additional rounds of heavy rain and mountain snow are in store for the hard-hit state, and a storm that will occur from Tuesday into […]

Vanessa Hudgens Relaunches her skin care brand KNOW Beauty with Amazon

Actress Vanessa Hudgens has partnered with retail giant Amazon to relaunch her skin care brand KNOW Beauty starting with just one “Four Minute Facial.” The High School Musical star has updated the brand’s ethos – natural, targeted solutions for oily and acne-prone skin – and stripped back the product offering to just one item. Glacial Bay Clay Mask, referred to […]

Ben and Jerry’s Is Bringing Back Free Cone Day After a 4-Year Hiatus

It’s official: Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day is making a comeback after a four-year hiatus.  Last week, the ice cream company announced it’s bringing back the free scoop event on April 3, 2023. And once again, guests can choose whichever flavor they like.  Free Cone Day is a big deal for the Vermont-based ice […]

What GPT-4 Can Do For You

human hand touches robotic hand

In the first day after it was unveiled, GPT-4 stunned many users in early tests and a company demo with its ability to draft lawsuits, pass standardized exams and build a working website from a hand-drawn sketch. As CNN reports, last week, OpenAI announced the next-generation version of the artificial intelligence technology that underpins its viral chatbot […]

SunnyD Vodka Seltzer Is Here

If you’ve ever needed proof that ‘90s nostalgia is still in full force, there’s this: SunnyD has announced it is launching the SunnyD Vodka Seltzer. It’s a smart strategic move, as kids who were raised on SunnyD commercials in the ’80s and ’90s can now legally drink the beverage with booze. Plus, the ongoing hard seltzer frenzy has […]

The Frightening Long-Term Health Effects of Artificial Sweeteners

Many people opt for artificial sweeteners due to their low-calorie benefits. However, there is growing evidence to suggest that there are some serious negative long-term effects of incorporating artificial sweeteners into your diet. As Parade magazine reports, one of the most commonly used sweeteners is erythritol, and according to a new study, erythritol is tied to […]