Why are cafes, restaurants, and even towns banning influencers?
From a Brooklyn cafe to a picturesque Vermont town, popular destinations are closing their doors to TikTok and Instagram influencers. Nowadays, it seems like every place "worth" frequenting is deemed that way by influencers. Lifestyle TikTokker.....»»
Commercial Architect: Work, Salaries, Jobs, Education and Ethics
Commercial architects design buildings and spaces for commercial purposes, such as offices, retail outlets, restaurants, hotels, and factories. They create architectural plans, budgets, schedules, and specifications for their clients and oversee the.....»»
The guilty pleasure of North Sea TikTok and its dystopian oil influencers
North Sea TikTok all over your FYP? Videos of oil rigs and the people who work on them are dominating the platform. I’ve never been particularly into the sea (is anyone into the sea?). As hard as it might be to believe, unless I’m i.....»»
360 Camera Statistics 2024 By Connectivity Type, Market Size and Best Buy
Introduction 360 Camera Statistics: The growing popularization of influencers […] Introduction 360 Camera Statistics: The growing popularization of influencers on social media AR, as well as VR video gaming and creating content 360 Ca.....»»
LED lights, info treatments boost microgreen preference
Since microgreens entered the market in the 1980s and 1990s, their use has expanded far beyond being a garnish in high-end restaurants. They can now be found in casual dining establishments and private homes. They are used to add texture and color, a.....»»
Why South Korea is banning the sale of dog meat
The South Korean dog meat trade will officially end in 2027 after a bill was passed making the slaughter of dogs and the sale of dog meat for human consumption illegal in the country (though the consumption of dog meat will still be legal). People wh.....»»
For online food delivery, researcher explores how the three-sided relationship affects pricing and service
Amid rising demand for convenience and bolstered by the pandemic, online food delivery platforms like DoorDash and UberEats have become key players in the dining scene. As these three-way relationships—connecting consumers, restaurants and gig driv.....»»
How rising sea levels will affect our coastal cities and towns
Sea-level rise—along with increasing temperatures—is one of the clearest signals of man-made global warming. Yet exactly how rising water levels affect the coast is often misunderstood......»»
Amazing, incredible, superb: The effect of high-arousal language used by social media influencers
Researchers from LUISS Guido Carli University have published a new study that examines whether and how subtle shifts in language arousal might shape consumer engagement and the way it affects perceptions of influencers' trustworthiness......»»
Twin Galaxies restores Billy Mitchell’s scores following legal settlement
Scoreboard cites new expert video analysis; "I am relieved and satisfied," says Mitchell. Enlarge / Billy Mitchell (left) and Twin Galaxies owner Jace Hall (center) attend an event at the Arcade Expo 2015 in Banning, California......»»
Twin Galaxies, Billy Mitchell settle Donkey Kong score case before trial
Both sides faced potential sanctions after years of pre-trial maneuvering. Enlarge / Billy Mitchell (left) and Twin Galaxies owner Jace Hall (center) attend an event at the Arcade Expo 2015 in Banning, California. (credit: Datago.....»»
Thousands of U.S. Cities Could Become Virtual Ghost Towns by 2100
These projected findings about depopulation in U.S. cities are shaped by a multitude of factors, including the decline of industry, lower birth rates and the impacts of climate change.....»»
Influencers" vulnerabilities found to be a double-edged sword
The old adage states, "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." But what if work in a kitchen pays the bills?.....»»
AI-created “virtual influencers” are stealing business from humans
Brands are turning to hyper-realistic, AI-generated influencers for promotions. Enlarge / Aitana Lopez, an AI-generated influencer, has convinced many social media users she is real. (credit: FT montage/TheClueless/GettyImages).....»»
Rite Aid is now banned from using AI facial recognition tech. Here"s why.
The FTC is banning Rite Aid from utilizing facial recognition for falsely flagging thousands of innocent customers. Rite Aid, the pharmaceutical chain that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections two months ago, has a new problem to deal wi.....»»
Verizon Ends Year by Expanding Its Network in 50 Cities and Towns
For most of the first half of 2023, Verizon regularly shared the major 5G upgrades of its network that had been pushed all over the country. They were detailed in describing the upgrades from state to state and city to city, telling the story of a ca.....»»
Canada bids farewell to plastic straws, cutlery and checkout bags
Canadian restaurants and cafes were no longer permitted as of Wednesday to offer plastic straws, food containers, checkout bags or cutlery to customers—despite a court ruling that such restrictions are unconstitutional......»»
Pesticide residue from farms and towns is ending up in fresh oysters
For years, oysters have been lauded as one of the most sustainable and healthy seafood options. But our food is only as healthy as the environment it is grown in......»»
iPhone ban in China ‘accelerates’ across the country, report says
In September, China started banning officials from using iPhones and other foreign technology within government agencies. A new report from Bloomberg today says that the ban on iPhone use has expanded to more Chinese agencies, covering “at least ei.....»»
Twitch quickly reverses policy that “went too far” allowing nudity
Twitch confirmed its policy banning nudity was sexist. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Just two days after updating its policy to allow for more nudity, Twitch has announced that it's immediate.....»»
Twitch allowing more nudity after disproportionately banning female streamers
Twitch confirmed its policy banning nudity was sexist. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Twitch users have finally pushed the interactive livestreaming service to allow more nudity after years of.....»»