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Amazon will use startup’s AI for premium Alexa instead of its own: report
The premium Alexa release is set for October, ahead of the busy holiday season, and will be previewed at a September event, according to a report.
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'Only Murders in the Building' star Da'Vine Joy Randolph shares favorite shades, Loewe bag and cocktail machine
Actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph of "Only Murders in the Building" and "The Holdovers" recommends Loewe sunglasses and purse, a Bartesian cocktail machine, TA3 swimsuits, Jared gold bracelets, and more luxury...
Should we be polite to AI? Nearly half of Americans think so
A survey examining the communication styles and approaches when using artificial technology, automated services and chatbots found nearly half adopt a polite manner and think it's appropriate to say please...
The Yankees' fashion collab, Patti Lupone and Mia Farrow joining forces on Broadway, more NYC events
Mia Farrow and Patti Lupone take on Broadway, Richard Serra's films show at Dia Chelsea, The New York Yankees collaborate on a line with New York or Nowhere, Missoni coll
Diane Keaton's homeware line, Mexican-inspired cuisine in Brooklyn, more NYC events
Diane Keaton launches a homeware line with Hudson Grace, Daily Provisions opens its sixth location on the Upper East Side, Glossier glams up the basketball courts in Tompkins Square Park,...
The bikini, workout and shampoo Julianne Hough swears by
Julianne Hough is making another pivot, which is something the Emmy-winning choreographer, dancer and co-host of “Dancing with the Stars” knows all about. After dipping her well-pointed toes into the...
Not-for-profit cuisine in Fort Greene, Chelsea Piers Fitness' new space and more NYC events
What’s making our luxury list this week? Flatiron gets a luxe new gym, a Miami wellness brand migrates north to NoMad, and a not-for-profit restaurant debuts in Brooklyn.
'Umbrella Academy' star Tom Hopper on his favorites, from motorcycles to kitchen knives
"The Umbrella Academy" star Tom Hopper shares Belstaff jackets, Le Labo fragrances, Breitling watches and more.
Fuhgeddaboudit! Artificial intelligence has hard time with NYC, NJ, LI accents
AI finds the New York City accent is harder to understand than the New Jersey accent, the Texan accent, and the Boston accent.
A beloved French bistro returns, Neom opens on Bleecker Street, more NYC events
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to...
Anna Sui’s True Colors: Her Perfect Red Lipstick, Green Nail Polish and Lavender Lingerie
Anna Sui is obsessed with “crazy mixes,” like Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple-meets-grunge. That was one of the mashups in her fall collection, shown at the Strand bookstore and applauded by...
Think Pink: Juicy Watermelon Fixes for Face, Lips, Skin & Hair
Glow Recipe co-founders Sarah Lee and Christine Chang just might have their grannies to thank for inspiring them to create no fewer than nine watermelon-spiked beautifiers. As young girls apparently...
Bond Street shopping, landscapes at MoMa, Greenwich Village wine bars, more NYC events
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to...
'Deadpool' Star Morena Baccarin’s Skin and Hair Ride-or-Dies
Much like her outspoken prostitute character, Vanessa Carlyle, in the “Deadpool” movies — who proudly announced, “I’ve played a lot of roles, but damsel in distress ain’t one of them”...
Gear up for Game day: Essential swag for surviving the Paris Summer Olympics
Olympic fever is high and if you are lucky enough to be heading to Paris to see the world’s top athletes compete for gold then you’ll want to beat the...
Paris Olympics Guide: Where to stay/eat/play in the City of Lights
Olympic athletes might be sleeping on viral "anti-sex" cardboard beds and eating at industrial-size dining halls, but guests at the summer games can live in the lap of luxury. If...
Give Good Gift: 14 perfect presents for the hostess with the mostest
As if the anxiety of getting to the Hamptons, Hudson Valley, Berkshires, Jersey Shore or a plethora of other destinations for a weekend away from one’s normal life isn’t enough,...
Basque-inspired dining, Catbird NYC collabs with the Metropolitan Museum, more NYC events
The Met does jewelry with Catbird NYC, Eel Bar opens up on the Lower East Side, Rothys shoes take on the Flatiron district and more NYC events.
Beyoncé’s colorist, Rita Hazan, on her favorite haircare, red lipstick and black eyeliner
NYC-based colorist Rita Hazan has been entrusted with transforming some of the biggest A-listers with the most iconic hair, including Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna and the Queen B herself,...
Blue-Jean Baby: Celebrity-inspired summer denim trends
Good denim is a girl's best friend. But when the temperature begins to climb, breaking out jeans in July isn't always the obvious choice. That's why we're bringing you our...