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Photograph: ShutterstockMonday September 16 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Allie Early & Keith FlanaganWritten by: Danielle ValenteAs the sweltering summer days fade away and cooler breezes sweep in, it’s time to embrace the season of hot cider, vibrant foliage and one of fall’s sweetest traditions: apple picking. Much like summer’s juiciest fruits—strawberries, cherries and blueberries—apples are best enjoyed when picked straight from the tree. Luckily, there’s no shortage of orchards and farms that offer PYO apple picking near NYC. Take an autumn adventure into New York, Connecticut or New Jersey, and you’ll find plenty of apple orchards that let you fill a…

Tuesday April 20 2010ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Julia IsraelFREE TheatreworksUSAThe nation’s largest children’s theater company puts on original, G-rated productions at venues across the city all year long. Every July and August, the troupe mounts a new show—for free—at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. 212-647-1100, theatreworksusa.org FREE CityParks PuppetMobile With a portable stage and a trunk full of marionettes, a staff of puppeteers presents scaled-down versions of Swedish Cottage productions in city parks and playgrounds every summer. 347-865-5289, cityparksfoundation.org $5 The Heights Players Storybook Theater for Children Run entirely by volunteers, this nonprofit theater in Brooklyn Heights produces three or four interactive…

NewsWritten by Genesis SotomayorEditorial InternThursday October 3 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppDespite Miami’s reputation as a 24/7 party town, many of us local folks actually have 9 to 5 office jobs, are students or simply have a trillion things to do in a day. Life can be hectic in this tropical paradise! Sometimes, after being cooped up all day, the last thing we want to do is get right back inside—especially to the gym.  Personally, no matter how much I want to exercise and take care of myself, there are some days when I mentally cannot stand another hour indoors (even if my…

If you’re anything like me, then popular streaming services like Netflix or Disney+ have become your go-to. But what if you want more specialized content? Well, that is where niche streaming services come in. Here’s a look at some of my favorite platforms. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Britbox Number one of my list of favorite streaming services that aren’t going to have just your usual content is Britbox. This niche streaming service comes from a partnership between the BBC and ITV which offers an all-you-can-watch buffet of classic British television, combined with fresh…

It’s probably happened to all of us. You board a long flight only to realize you didn’t download any music to listen to. Spotify is helping to make that a problem of the past with the new Offline Backup feature for Premium users. A Unique and Evolving Playlist Spotify Rolling out globally starting this week, the feature will take queued and recently streamed tracks to create a playlist that is automatically available when there is no Internet connection. The feature will be available on the iOS and Android Spotify app along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so you can…

Scraping away at your chin with a tiny metal blade feels like something out of the 19th century – just one step beyond sharpening a flint before heading out to hunt a woolly mammoth. These days, we have far more civilised options at our disposal. Enter the best electric shavers: modern, convenient, and much gentler on your skin. Gone are the days of leaving your face red, irritated, and puffy. The rechargeable electric shavers we’re showcasing here represent the top tier of shaving technology. With multiple precision blades, easy-to-clean heads, and a touch of luxury, they’re designed to elevate your…

NewsWritten by Falyn WoodEditor, Time Out MiamiWednesday October 2 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppIt wasn’t very long ago Charli XCX headlined the 2021 Wynwood Pride in Miami. Three years later, the English pop icon is now headlining a massive global stadium tour in support of her smash hit sixth studio album—do we even need to say its name? They tried to declare Brat Summer over, but we knew better. Brat is a state of mind, an attitude. It’s a way of doing and getting exactly what we want, and dancing our arses off like no one (or everyone) is watching.  Regardless, it’s still hot AF…

Key Takeaways Specialized chatbots require less skill in prompting than ChatGPT, ensuring accurate and specific responses. Niche chatbots provide answers from relevant sources only and often include additional features. Responses from niche chatbots are standardized, making information easier to read and ensuring no crucial details are omitted. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Most niche AI chatbots available online are powered by ChatGPT (or OpenAI’s GPT3 or GPT4). Still, I prefer these specialized chatbots over ChatGPT itself for the following four reasons. 1 They Don’t Need Much Prompting Skill Learning to write effective prompts is necessary…

NewsWritten by Falyn WoodEditor, Time Out MiamiWednesday October 2 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWe might have dodged the latest hurricane, but Miami’s still not out of the proverbial woods. In fact, the latest forecast is looking pretty damn grim. Global real estate company Cushman & Wakefield has just released a comprehensive analysis ranking the world’s most at-risk cities for climate-related hazards, and Miami has taken the top spot for the Americas. Mere days ago we were celebrating Miami’s moment in the sun as the country’s best foodie city (at least according to one study). Now, it’s feeling like we’ve probably had enough sun. Yeah,…

Quick LinksOn-Screen Elements That Distract Users Key Takeaways Music streaming apps aren’t overly expensive, but their price increases have been frustrating recently. Some aspects of music streaming apps, like in-app videos and friend activity, could be removed to make them cheaper while the company still profits. Simplifying the user experience across streaming apps could also result in happier customers. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT It’s not surprising that music streaming services are getting expensive; businesses do need to make money. However, platforms wouldn’t need to charge as much if they removed some unnecessary features. Let’s…