Applebee’s and IHOP have plans for AI

Applebee’s and IHOP plan to launch an AI-powered “personalization engine” that could help its restaurants provide recommendations and customized deals, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The personalization engine would use a customer’s past purchases — or the orders of customers similar to them — to make recommendations. Justin Skelton, the chief…

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Stephen Colbert floats masked ICE agents possibly getting shot in states with ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws

“The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert questioned whether “Stand Your Ground” laws put masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at risk of being shot during an interview with Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., on Thursday. As Democrats across the country continue to criticize the federal agency’s use of masks and civilian clothing, the liberal host…

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Ousted Dem ‘super mayor’ charges whopping price tag for tell-all book while dodging legal troubles

The embattled former Chicago suburb “super mayor” has announced her latest business venture as her legal woes continue to pile up following a tumultuous time in office.  Tiffany Henyard, the former Democratic mayor of Dolton, has announced she is peddling a “tell-all” autobiography, titled “Standing on Business.”  In a Facebook post, the disgraced politician vowed…

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Amazon improves Kindle accessibility with new text spacing adjustments

The latest software update for recent Kindle models greatly expands spacing options. | Screenshot: YouTube/The eBook Reader Amazon released a new software update for several recent Kindle models last week. The company’s release notes only mention “performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements,” but the update includes notable upgrades when it comes to adjusting…

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