Air Travel: Air France’s GDS Fee, Air New Zealand’s Chatbot
In technology news, this week Air New Zealand brought its new “chatbot” service to customers in the United States and Canada. The chatbot, named “Oscar,” was first piloted in the New Zealand and Australia markets last year to assist customers with frequently asked questions. In addition to assisting … Read More
iPhone X Welcomes AR Snapchat Lenses
In September 2017, Apple Inc. launched iPhone X and surprised us with an ultra new technology, TrueDepth camera. In partnership with Snap Inc., Apple demonstrated the power of new front-facing camera by utilizing AR Snapchat Lenses designed especially for the handset. Today Snapchat has … Read More
New law to aid volunteer firefighters raises questions
FRANKFORT — A new state law designed to provide health care benefits to volunteer firefighters who are diagnosed with certain kinds of cancer is raising questions among local fire chiefs, according to Frankfort Fire Chief Eric Conigliaro. He told the village board Thursday that the topic was discussed … Read More
Greek Orthodox holds Easter services in Worcester
WORCESTER – Bishop Robert J. McManus, head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester, and his Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston will be the guests at Easter service at St. Spridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell St., on Sunday. Greek Orthodox celebrates Pascha, or Easter, … Read More
TCU can’t capitalize on Lodolo’s striking effort, lose fifth in a row
TCU starter Nick Lodolo tried to do his part but it wasn't enough to derail the Oklahoma Sooners who topped the Frogs 8-5 in the opening game of a Big 12 weekend series at Lupton Stadium on Friday. The win was the fifth in a row and eighth in nine …
YouTube Censors Empire Files’ Abby Martin on Israeli Militarism
teleSUR presenter Abby Martin's latest program highlighting Israeli military violence against Palestinians has been blocked by YouTube in 28 countries for supposedly violating "local laws," the presenter has announced. According to The Empire Files' official Twitter account, YouTube sent the program a … Read More
April Workforce Report: San Francisco continues to be talent magnet
Despite its steep housing prices and long commute times, San Francisco is still a net attracter of talent, with the number of people moving to the San Francisco Bay Area continuing to outweigh the number of people leaving for cities that have lower costs of living, according to the April …
Tiffany Haddish Executive Producing An HBO Show About Instagram
Tiffany Haddish will serve as executive producer on a new HBO show about Instagram fame titled Unsubscribed. The series is described as "an examination of female blackness, beauty, and identity through a behind-the-scenes look at the Instagram hustle," according to Variety. Unsubscribed is written … Read More
Mother-of-two Kate Hudson reveals ‘surprise’ pregnancy with Instagram video
Kate Hudson attends the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 21, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 27522_010 (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Turner Image) Kate Hudson has revealed she is pregnant with a girl. (Yui Mok/PA) Danny Fujikawa (L) … Read More
4 conservationists you have to follow on Instagram
Although more active on Twitter, reporting daily about issues affecting British wildlife and our environment, this TV presenter's Instagram posts also send important messages about our world. Scenes from Antarctica illustrate a fragile planet, while pictures of a Sumatran tribe are a chilling example of … Read More