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In New York City, it feels like you never have an umbrella when you need one.

A New Umbrella Startup Will Make Sure You Never Get Caught in an NYC Rainstorm Again

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

NYC is getting its first-ever NFT restaurant in 2023, according to Grub Street.

The World’s First-Ever NFT Restaurant Is Coming to NYC

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

A CEO is describing a balloon that glides through space for a few hours, cocktail bar included, before returning to earth with a gentle splash in the ocean as a yacht waits to pick up the passengers.

Flying Taxis and Balloon Rides to Space Will Change Travel in 2022

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Stellar Pizza, the latest in pizza innovation, comes courtesy of three former SpaceX engineers.

Pizza-Making Robots Promise Food in 5 Minutes

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For years, Google has dominated the top spot on the internet.

For the First Time in 10 Years, Google Is Not the Most Popular Website

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For years there's been buzz about a robot revolution, and it looks like it's here.

20,000 Pizza Vending Machines Are Coming to North America

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Instagram has seen its fair share of software changes throughout the years.

Instagram Is Finally Bringing Back the Feature Fans Have Been Demanding for Years

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Thankfully, unlike Spotify Wrapped, TikTok's Year in Review won't roast you for the endless hours you spent scrolling through the video platform.

TikTok Just Unveiled Its Most Viral Trends of 2021

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Even if you're of the age bracket that's outgrown Snapchat (or you're just dating emotionally available men and rendered its use irrelevant), you might want to rethink your stance on the photo messaging app.

You Can Now Use Snapchat to Scan Ingredients for Recipe Recommendations

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Now that we've got the long Thanksgiving weekend ahead, we're planning our watch schedule accordingly.

Spotify Is Launching a Netflix Hub with All Your Favorite Movie & TV Show Soundtracks

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Burger King Is Giving Out Cryptocurrency When You Spend $5 or More

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Halloween may be over, but that doesn't mean the ghosts have gone into hiding.

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A New Umbrella Startup Will Make Sure You Never Get Caught in an NYC Rainstorm Again

You can now rent free umbrellas at over 35 locations in Manhattan.

The World’s First-Ever NFT Restaurant Is Coming to NYC

Backed by Gary Vaynerchuk, Flyfish Club is set to open in 2023.

Flying Taxis and Balloon Rides to Space Will Change Travel in 2022

Plus passports replaced by face screenings, COVID breathalyzer tests, luggage that can’t be lost, and metaverse glasses.

Pizza-Making Robots Promise Food in 5 Minutes

A group of rocket scientists hopes to speed up pizza delivery with the help of robots.

For the First Time in 10 Years, Google Is Not the Most Popular Website

You might be able to guess which site took the top spot.

20,000 Pizza Vending Machines Are Coming to North America

PizzaForno hopes to place the fully-automated kiosks across the US by 2026.

Instagram Is Finally Bringing Back the Feature Fans Have Been Demanding for Years

And no, it's not the following activity feed. Sorry to our exes!

TikTok Just Unveiled Its Most Viral Trends of 2021

If you're not on TikTok, what are you doing?

You Can Now Use Snapchat to Scan Ingredients for Recipe Recommendations

The app has a library of 4,500 allrecipes.com recipe suggestions.

Spotify Is Launching a Netflix Hub with All Your Favorite Movie & TV Show Soundtracks

It's a one-stop shop for your favorite Netflix playlists.

Burger King Is Giving Out Cryptocurrency When You Spend $5 or More

The deal is powered by Robinhood Crypto.

Tinder Will Let You Send Feedback Forms to People Who Have Ghosted You

Summon your ghosts and get answers.