An app developed by an EPFL doctoral student suggests outings you're sure to like - from sporting events to culture and outdoor fun. How does it work? The app is linked to a huge database of events and powered by a machine-learning algorithm that learns from your choices. Looking for something to do this summer? You can put away the movie listings and event calendars, because there's a new app that indexes all activities in your area and highlights the ones you're most likely to enjoy. The app - called Flyerz - was developed by Thibault Asselborn, a PhD student at EPFL, with the help of two other people. "The idea came to us when we were on vacation with friends and looking for something to do. We thought it would be good to have an app to do the legwork for us," says Asselborn. Flyerz now covers all of western Switzerland and the major French cities.
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