OCTOBER 15, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Russia Expands Influence in Syria. Impact: If the U.S. hadn't packed its bags, maybe Putin would still be trying to figure out how to work a selfie stick instead of flexing in the Middle East. The resulting geopolitical chess game may have reminded the world that sometimes, a game of Jenga ends with a lot of broken pieces.. Fact: Did you know that Russia's military presence in Syria has been described as a 'vacation' by some experts? Apparently, they chose a beach with no beach towels..
• Headline: My Algorithm Makeover Experience. Impact: The moment she let an algorithm choose her wardrobe, countless humans across the globe became convinced that their shopping choices were suddenly smarter than they were. Who knew robots could ruin fashion decisions, too?. Fact: Did you know that letting an algorithm pick your clothes is just one step away from letting it pick your partner? Next up: 'Swipe right for your future!'.
• Headline: Hong Kong Protests Target Corporations. Impact: Targeting Starbucks? That's like trying to use a slingshot against a tank. This little protest could lead to a global coffee shortage, sending caffeine lovers into a frenzy and making instant coffee the next black market commodity.. Fact: Did you know that Starbucks once tried to trademark the term 'Frappuccino'? Talk about a caffeinated power trip!.
• Headline: Using Old Cellphones to Listen for Illegal Loggers. Impact: Using old phones for tree surveillance might have inadvertently started a revolution of tech-savvy squirrels. Who knows, soon there could be a woodland uprising with social media accounts run by chipmunks.. Fact: Did you know that the average smartphone has more computing power than the computers used for the Apollo 11 moon landing? So, yes, your old phone can definitely help save trees while being a relic of the past..
• Headline: The Reason Your Photos Are About to Get a Lot Better. Impact: With every upgraded camera, the line between professional photography and amateur selfies gets blurrier. Soon, people will be arguing about their 'professional' shots taken in front of a bathroom mirror!. Fact: Did you know that computational photography has become so advanced that it can make your lunch look like a Michelin-star meal? Too bad it can't make it taste like one..