In a dating climate of endless swiping and low-effort messages, one woman has found a “genius” solution to finding ‘the one’. Tired of the “random” influx of men messaging her on social media, comedian and content creator Celeste Joan decided to put her suitors to the test with a rigorous Google Form application. What started … Read more
Securing a table at a top NYC restaurant has long required some planning and a great deal of patience. Lately, however, going out to dinner in the Big Apple has become a full-on competitive sport — call it the Hunger Games — complete with a list of unwritten rules and strategies for winning. Eager diners in the … Read more
Everything costs money in today’s NYC — even making a friend. Every day, from packed subway cars to pedestrian-choked sidewalks, go-go Gothamites are surrounded by millions of other people wondering how to find more meaningful friendships — forever a challenge in this fast-paced city, and now even more so in the smartphone-obsessed modern age. To bridge (and … Read more
Here’s a tip for restaurant goers. As more restaurants adopt digital payment systems that automatically suggest a gratuity option, debate has heated up over whether those tips should be calculated pre- or post-tax. The topic of tipping and proper etiquette has long been a cultural debate, but the discussion drew recent attention after a Dave … Read more
Nearly half of Americans are feeling overwhelmed by the number of digital health tools they have, and many report health app burnout, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 insured adults aged 18-65 found that the average person uses six different health-related apps on a regular basis, with one in five having upward of … Read more
They lived hoppily ever after. Haley Millstein first laid eyes on her future fiancé Hymie Tawil right before Valentine’s Day in 2022 — when she saw his profile on Taskrabbit while searching for a handyman to put together a dresser in her SoHo apartment. “He has this really professional headshot from back in the days … Read more
There’s finally a way to snag a man in uniform before Valentine’s Day. First responders and other public employees now to help them find a partner who truly understands the demands and unpredictability of a public-service job. Secure, designed exclusively for public servants — from cops, firefighters and TSA agents to doctors, nurses and 911 … Read more
Bad dates are a fact of life in NYC — from agonizing, job interview-esque nights out with unchecked egomaniacs, to marathon get-togethers that wind up leaving you both deflated and ghosted, it’s no secret that making connections in today’s Big Apple is a toxic, metropolitan mess. Exhausted by the swipe culture of the apps and the … Read more
It’s like Life Alert — for the young and dateless. A trending Chinese app is helping combat the nationwide loneliness epidemic by keeping tabs on singletons who live alone to make sure that they’re alive. The grimly dubbed “Are You Dead?” app requires users to click a giant green button with a ghost on it … Read more
Like countless women in NYC before her, Lauren Wire has had it with low-effort men. But she’s not giving up on dating — at least not entirely. On a recent Saturday afternoon, Wire headed out to one of the hottest hookup spots in town — her local pet shelter, which loans out rescue dogs for those looking … Read more
That can’t be real. Trying to pull a fast one on a customer, a food delivery driver took things a little too far with using AI. Oftentimes, when DoorDash workers drop off a food delivery, they’ll snap a picture of it to show proof that the order went to its rightful owner. Well, one sneaky … Read more
NEW YORK — In her early 20s, Kaci LaFon lived in Branson, Missouri, a tourist town known for its older population. She wanted to date but found it a challenge, so — like many her age — she headed to the apps. Over five years, she’d get a date here and there, but they always petered out. … Read more
Craving a side of hottie with your next hamburger? Alyssa La Spisa’s got it on the menu. The 33-year-old Upper East Sider’s wildly popular “Where Hot Guys Eat IRL” social media series — where the content creator interviews attractive New Yorkers, asking them to reveal the bars and restaurants they frequent — has quickly become … Read more
Late-night cravings aren’t the only thing DoorDash can help with. Starting this week, women can order a first-of-its-kind, at-home swab test for three common sexually transmitted infections and have it delivered straight to their door. The Visby Medical test is said to produce lab-accurate results in just 30 minutes — no doctors, long waits or … Read more
How many days until you meet your doom? While it sounds vaguely like a horror movie premise, a new app promises to deliver the approximate day you’ll die — and actionable ways to extend your life. The Death Clock app utilizes AI to provide such sunny statistics as your death date, life expectancy, biological age, and … Read more
Desperate times call for desperate measures. A New York City singleton sick of endlessly swiping on dating apps got creative during last Sunday’s marathon by holding up a giant placard with her phone number on it in a brazen bid to attract a potential suitor who was running. “Most people who have been on the … Read more
They’re saying “nil” to dollar bills. Money makes the world go round. But when it comes to Gen Zers, the cold-hard stuff just makes them frown, according to new data, which reveals that tech-obsessed 20-somethings consider cash “cringe.” “More than half of Gen Z (53%) are using physical cash as a last resort when paying,” … Read more
Instacart said Friday it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off food aid payments. Instacart said any customer who placed an order in October using a SNAP/EBT card will be eligible for the discount, which will be available even … Read more
Is your phone sabotaging your gains? New research suggests that popular calorie-counting and workout-tracking apps may be doing more harm than good, leaving users feeling frustrated rather than fired up to reach their goals. That’s bad news for the 92 million Americans who rely on these platforms to track every bite and bench press, raising … Read more
The era of coupon-clipping is over. Smart shoppers everywhere are catching on to a smartphone app that offers cash back — even for grocery items already purchased, Food & Wine has reported. The Aisle app, first released in 2021, offers discounts on grocery and personal care products at major grocery stores, which could range from … Read more