holiday season

As we come to the end of a year marked by hype and turmoil, it’s becoming more and more clear that artificial intelligence isn’t magic. No amount of holiday wishing will suddenly give AI the power to put the perfect gift under the Christmas tree—or fuel meaningful automated experiences all eight nights of Hanukkah. But that doesn’t mean AI and automation can’t make the holidays a little brighter for businesses. In fact, the areas where AI has proven to have the most impact—like getting people what they need faster and…

Happy Thanksgiving! Hollywood is kicking off the much-awaited holiday season with gusto. Thanksgiving is a special day for Americans to gather with their loved ones and friends to celebrate while offering gratitude for all of life's blessings. Let's take a look at how celebrities are celebrating this day. Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes(Instagram) Paris HiltonAmerican model, actress, and businesswoman Paris Whitney Hilton is joyously celebrating the day with her toddler, Phoenix. She expresses…

The flu continues to surge at the highest level seen in years and Covid-19 infection levels have recently increased around the U.S. heading into the winter holidays, wastewater and federal hospitalization data show. The rising viruses increase the risks for vulnerable groups including older Americans following an unusually early season for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, which most often impacts small children and has filled beds in pediatric hospitals. RSV infection…

As the pandemic fades and inflation and recession worries persist, the global videogame industry is facing its first annual sales decline in at least a decade. As the pandemic fades and inflation and recession worries persist, the global videogame industry is facing its first annual sales decline in at least a decade.…

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The holiday season is just around the corner. Pretty soon, wreaths and twinkle lights will adorn houses, Santas will ho-ho on downtown corners and the smell of hot cocoa will waft through the air. If you’re looking for ways to join the festivities, look no further. From Christmas plays and holiday parades to ice rinks and pop-ups, there are countless ways to celebrate this wonderful time of year around the Bay Area. Here’s just a sampling. Après Village & Skate Rink: 4 to 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday through Feb. 25, Four…