Saturday Night Live stars Pete Davidson and Colin Jost have revealed plans to transform the decommissioned Staten Island Ferry, which they purchased in an auction for $280,000, into a $34 million multi-functional venue featuring hotel rooms, restaurants, and bars. The 300-foot long ferry, co-invested by the comedians and The Stand comedy club owner Paul Italia, will also include private sundecks and may potentially feature a floating pool. The duo plans to dock the ferry in New York City during the warmer months and move it to Miami for the winter season, with the construction phase currently underway.
Thousands of guests at MGM Resorts on the Las Vegas strip, including hotels like Mandalay Bay and Bellagio, have been locked out of their rooms due to a cyber attack. The attack has affected company emails, reservations, booking, room keys, and casino slot machines. MGM Resorts is working with law enforcement and external cybersecurity experts to investigate the issue and determine its nature and scope. The company's website is currently unavailable, and guests are directed to call for reservations.
Apple has announced new AirPlay features in iOS 17, including on-device intelligence to learn user preferences and support for more hotel rooms. Users can ask Siri to start an AirPlay session and enjoy their favorite content on supported hotel TVs. The feature will be available in select hotels before the end of the year, starting with IHG Hotels & Resorts. The developer beta of iOS 17 is available now, and a public beta will be available next month.
