Vipology Staff Writer

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 […]

A Reddit user catches Samsung Faking Zoom Photos of the Moon

Row of Samsung Mobile Phones in store

For years, Samsung “Space Zoom”-capable phones have been known for their ability to take incredibly detailed photos of the Moon. But a recent Reddit post showed in stark terms just how much computational processing the company is doing, and — given the evidence supplied — it feels like we should go ahead and say it: Samsung’s pictures of the […]

Here’s a Home Maintenance Task You Should Tackle in March: Clean out your AC

If the sight of the mercury creeping upward fills you with spring fever, we’re with you. We, too, are restless for the toastier and longer days that are just around the corner. But before you can kick back on a balmy evening with a crisp glass of rosé or a cool IPA, you’ve got to get […]