Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone to have AI friends, but I think he’s missing the point of AI, and the point of friendship
Friendships are a vital part of most people’s lives. They can be complicated and messy, but a good friendship is worth it, since, as Aristotle said, “without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods.” Mark Zuckerberg has a potential solution for those seeking to
Minimalism stretched to the point of frustration
Like untold millions of smartphone users, I have a bit of a problem. I’ve been trying, with middling success, to be more mindful about how I use my phone. I’ll often uninstall various social media apps (but reinstall them later), and I’ve disconnected all my work tools unless I’m traveling
How I downgraded my Chase Sapphire Preferred to reapply and get the 100,000 point offer
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) was my first travel credit card. Since I signed up for it in 2016, I have flown to places like London, Istanbul, Mexico City and Tbilisi, Georgia — all on points. It’s safe to say that my first welcome bonus is
What’s the point? Finding new opportunities to earn loyalty in travel
What travelers find rewarding is changing and travel companies are considering how best to forge meaningful customer relationships going forward in what is still a transactional space. During the “New Customer Loyalty” panel at The Phocuswright Conference in November, executives from AirAsia MOVE, Capital One and Hilton examined how loyalty evolves
AMD’s Gorgon Point APU line-up breaks cover — Allegedly aiming for a 2026 launch
AMD is allegedly planning a successor to its Strix Point lineup of APUs for laptops, codenamed Gorgon Point per JNtechreview (via Harukaze). The reviewer shared several slides on their Naver Cafe channel from the LG Gram X Ryzen launch event that seems to be under embargo, revealing a previously unannounced
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Icy Strait Point Is the First Privately Owned Cruise Destination in Alaska
More than 20 years ago, when the Tlingit residents of Hoonah in coastal Alaska decided to build a cruise port on native land, the stakes were high. The community’s main sources of income—logging and fishing—were failing and locals were leaving for opportunities elsewhere. “A lot of our younger generation started
Point Lashes Are the K-Beauty Trend You Need To Try
Whereas in the West, we’ve historically favored bold, voluminous lashes à la American beauty icons like Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, and ‘90s supermodels, in Korea, I’ve noticed more of a minimalist—almost to the point of sparse—approach. The lashes here are not full or fluffy in the slightest; instead, they’re neatly
‘Running Point’ Co-Creator David Stassen Talks Season 2, Show’s Future
David Stassen might have been cosmically intended to work on Running Point. The co-showrunner, who produces and writes the basketball comedy with longtime collaborators Ike Barinholtz and Mindy Kaling, explains as much in front of a prominently placed box of Wheaties on his bookcase during a February Zoom. “I’m a
‘Running Point’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
Call this one a fast break: Netflix has renewed its comedy series Running Point for a second season. The pickup comes just a week after the show’s Feb. 27 premiere, but on the heels of a solid showing for its opening. Running Point’s first four days of release accrued 9.3
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 rumors point to an all-screen cover
Samsung’s next Galaxy Z Flip phone may have a new all-screen outside cover, according to reputable leaker OnLeaks. The new Z Flip 7 renders shared by OnLeaks and Android Headlines are based on leaked information and show that Samsung’s upcoming device resembles its main form-factor competitor, the Motorola Razr Plus.
