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Roku is launching a cheap, ad-free subscription service of its own

Today, Roku announced the forthcoming arrival of Howdy, a new monthly subscription service that will give its users access to a massive catalog of on-demand films and series. Like other streamers, Howdy will feature a selection of programming licensed from other studios including Lionsgate and Warner Bros., as well its own original productions like Weird: […]

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Fox One will cost $19.99 per month when it arrives before NFL kickoff

Fox has finally revealed more information about its new streaming service that will offer access to news and sports across the media company’s channels. The service, called Fox One, will cost $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year when it launches on August 21st — just weeks before the start of the 2025 NFL season […]

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Democrats ask how Trump’s government will regulate Trump Mobile

When a Trump-branded phone on a Trump-branded mobile network launches sometime this year (if all goes according to plan), US regulators will face what's become a recurring conundrum in Donald Trump's presidency: how to regulate a product with ties to the head of state. Six Democratic lawmakers are confronting key federal agencies with that very […]

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Hacker used a voice phishing attack to steal Cisco customers’ personal information

Cisco disclosed a data breach including customer names, organization names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of Cisco.com users.

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Crack the code to startup traction with insights from Chef Robotics, NEA, and ICONIQ at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Finding product-market fit isn’t a milestone — it’s a messy, make-or-break journey. And at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, a founder who’s been through the fire and two investors who’ve helped startups hit escape velocity will break down how to do it right. On the Builders Stage, Rajat Bhageria (Founder & CEO, Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (Partner, […]

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DeepMind reveals Genie 3, a world model that could be the key to reaching AGI

Google DeepMind has revealed Genie 3, its latest foundation world model that the AI lab says presents a crucial stepping stone on the path to artificial general intelligence, or human-like intelligence. 

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Digital Currencies and Their Growing Influence in Global Finance

As digital currencies continue to evolve, their influence on global financial markets is becoming increasingly evident. From central banks to private enterprises, stakeholders are exploring new ways to integrate these technologies into everyday transactions. This shift is prompting fresh conversations about security, regulation, and the future of money in a rapidly digitizing world. The Expanding...

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Spotify expands audiobooks access to family plan members in the US for the first time

Though Spotify launched its audiobooks service in the U.S. back in 2022, household members on Duo and Family plans have long been left out. Spotify says that will now change.

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Only 2 days left to save $675 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 ticket

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 marks 20 years of driving the startup world forward — and you’ve got just two days left to join the movement and save up to $675 on your ticket. From October 27–29, Moscone West becomes the home base for over 10,000 movers and makers in the tech world. Join us in San […]

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Google’s new AI model creates video game worlds in real time

Google DeepMind is releasing a new version of its AI “world” model, called Genie 3, capable of generating 3D environments that users and AI agents can interact with in real time. The company is also promising that users will be able to interact with the worlds for much longer than before and that the model […]

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Chevy Silverado EV smashes world record for longest drive on a single charge

General Motors claimed a new world record for EV driving on a single charge, after a Chevy Silverado EV traveled 1,059.2 miles without recharging its battery. The potentially record-breaking run took place over seven days at GM’s Milford Proving Ground and Detroit’s Belle Isle “using smart driving techniques” that included limiting the speed to 20-25 […]

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SonicWall urges customers to disable SSLVPN amid reports of ransomware attacks

Security researchers say they have evidence that ransomware gangs are hacking into large companies that rely on fully-patched SonicWall firewalls. The researchers say it's likely the flaw is a "zero-day" bug currently unknown to SonicWall.

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US adds OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to list of approved AI vendors for federal agencies

The companies will see their AI tools offered via a new federal contracting platform, the Multiple Awards Schedule (MSA), which would let government agencies access AI tool sellers with pre-negotiated contracts, rather than negotiating with vendors individually. 

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Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold might not go on sale until October

Google is set to take the wraps off the latest additions to the Pixel lineup in just a couple of weeks, but some devices might not be available at launch. A new report from WinFuture suggests that Google is having “supply chain problems” that could push back the release of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, […]

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Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs are no joke

Microsoft isn't done celebrating its 50th anniversary just yet. Multiple employees tell me that Microsoft has created limited edition Windows XP-themed Crocs. They even come with a Clippy shoe charm if the Bliss wallpaper on your feet wasn't enough 50-year nostalgia. The anniversary edition Crocs are currently available for preorder for Microsoft employees, who "get […]

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Amazon is bringing its Starlink alternative to Australia next year

Amazon’s unproven Project Kuiper satellites will be put to work next year, supplying internet access to rural Australians. The retail giant announced an agreement with Australia’s state-owned National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) on Tuesday to provide satellite internet to more than 300,000 eligible customers across the country by mid-2026. “Australia’s vast geography presents unique […]

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Jury rules Meta violated California privacy laws by quietly collecting Flo users’ menstrual health data

The class-action suit was brought by users of period tracking app, Flo, who alleged that the tech giant collected private menstrual health data without users' consent and used it for ad-tracking purposes.

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We need to relearn how to use AI when it’s on our bodies

Gemini has arrived on the wrist. It's now in the latest Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series, the Pixel Watch, and rolling out to a handful of other smartwatches. This is big. Huge, even. AI is out here disrupting life as we know it. Now, it's making the leap from phones and laptops and onto the […]

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xAI’s new Grok image and video generator has a ‘spicy’ mode

xAI’s new Grok Imagine tool is an AI image and video generator that encourages users to make NSFW content. In contrast to rival generative AI video tools like Google’s Veo and OpenAI’s Sora, which try to block users from generating anything seedy, the Grok chatbot’s Imagine feature provides a “Spicy” generation mode that actively directs […]

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17 Knitted Tops That Look Straight Out of Hidden Parisian Boutique, From $14

There’s something about the French aesthetic that simply never goes out of style. It’s polished, timeless and interesting. And one fashion essential that’s classically Parisian is a knitted top. If you’ve browsed shops in Paris, you’ll find knitted tops with dainty buttons, flattering fits and soft textures. Luckily, you don’t need a flight ticket (or […]

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Jamie Lee Curtis Gushes Over ‘Beautiful’ Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson

Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson’s newfound romance has her Last Showgirl costar Jamie Lee Curtis’ full support. Curtis, 66, got teary-eyed in a recent interview with VT as she weighed in on The Naked Gun duo’s relationship. (Us Weekly confirmed on Tuesday, July 29, that the costars are dating.) “If love has found their way […]

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This John Cena Action Movie Is a Hit on Netflix — But Is It Worth Watching?

There’s a new crop of movies on Netflix this August, and one of them is an underrated action movie you may never have heard of — Freelance, starring John Cena and Alison Brie. If you’re looking for a fun adventure film with surprising twists and great action sequences, don’t miss this wild ride of a […]

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Jennifer Garner Can’t Live Without This $15 Drugstore Serum That Helps Prevent Wrinkles

I’m always shocked when someone reminds me that Jennifer Garner is over 50. It’s not a high-end, multi-step skincare routine that keeps her glowing. The actress keeps her regimen simple with drugstore products, and one specific three-in-one serum is the secret to her ageless complexion. Garner dished to Real Simple that she starts every morning by […]

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Netflix Added This Kristen Bell Comedy ‘Nobody Wants This’ Fans Will Love

From 2012 to 2016, Showtime’s comedy/drama House of Lies was one of the cable network’s top shows. Now, the entire five-season run of House of Lies has come to Netflix nearly a decade after the series’ conclusion. The show stars Don Cheadle as Marty Kaan, a management consultant to the rich and powerful. He’s basically […]

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Christie Brinkley, 71, Matched With Same Men as Daughter, 27, on Dating App

Christie Brinkley, 71, and daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook, 27, are two peas in a dating pod. The supermodel revealed on the Monday, August 4, episode of Kristin Davis’ “Are You a Charlotte?” podcast that Sailor conducted an experiment on a dating app to see “what kind of guys” her mom would match with, and the […]

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AI-powered fintech Alaan raises $48M, one of the largest Series A rounds in MENA

When Parthi Duraisamy was a consultant at McKinsey’s Dubai office, he discovered that the American Express cards his company relied on for corporate expenses were rarely accepted in the Middle East. This forced Duraisamy to cover significant travel expenses out of pocket and file endless expense reports. “It was a constant pain,” Duraisamy explained on […]

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Andy Cohen and ‘RHONY’ Alum Carole Radziwill Reunite After Past Drama

Andy Cohen and Carole Radziwill staged a reunion that no one saw coming. Cohen, 57, recruited the Real Housewives of New York City alum to be the surprise mystery guest on the Monday, August 4, edition of Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live. Prior to Radziwill’s grand entrance, the host had guests Bowen Yang and Matt […]

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Justin Timberlake Is Happy at Home Amid Lyme Disease Diagnosis

Justin Timberlake is back at home — and in good spirits — after closing his world tour last week. Timberlake, 44, took to his Instagram Stories on Monday, August 4, and shared a snapshot of himself smiling and sticking out his tongue while sporting a gray sweatshirt that read: “I’m not doing s*** today. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.” The […]

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Tiffany Haddish’s Photos With Jason Lee and a Baby Sparks Fan Confusion

Did Tiffany Haddish welcome a baby with Jason Lee? On Sunday, August 3, the friends shared photos via Instagram in which they happily posed with an adorable infant. A beaming Haddish, 45, sported a denim dress as she held the little one, who wore a blue outfit and hat. In one snapshot, Lee, 47, hugged […]

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17 Easy-Going Dresses That You Can Wear Now and in the Fall — Under $50

Summer days are dwindling, and that means it’s time to start getting your closets ready for fall-weather fashion. If you’re not yet ready to give up on summer styles just yet, you’re in the right place. We hunted down summery dresses with details that help them easily transition into cozy, fall essentials. And these 17 […]

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Influencer Donald Zieben-Hood Arrested After Husband Found Stabbed to Death

Model and influencer Donald Zieben-Hood was arrested following the death of his husband, Jacob Zieben-Hood, last week. Police took Donald, 40, into custody after Jacob, was found dead in their Harlem apartment on Friday, August 1, the New York Post reported on Monday, August 4. According to the Post, Jacob, 34, had been discovered “on […]

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The McBee Dynasty’s Steve McBee’s FBI Investigation Explained: Is He in Jail?

Steven “Steve” McBee Sr. was thrust into the limelight during season 1 of The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys — but soon his legal woes were making headlines. Fans met Steve and his four sons, Steven McBee Jr., Jesse McBee, Cole McBee and Brayden McBee, during the first season of the reality show in 2024 […]

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Is Corey Mylchreest Single? Inside His Dating Life

Corey Mylchreest brought red-hot chemistry with Sofia Carson in their new film, My Oxford Year — but is the actor single in real life? Mylchreest, 27, and Carson, 32, star as Jamie and Anna in the Netflix rom-com which premiered earlier this month. The film, an adaptation of Julia Whelan’’s novel of the same name, […]

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‘Below Deck’ Reveals If Kyle Hooked Up With Guest Helen Before Investigation

Below Deck finally showed the footage of Kyle Stillie and guest Helen Hoey from an encounter that led to an investigation. During the Monday, August 4, episode of the show, Helen returned for the second day of the charter after leaving to help remove her friend and fellow guest Kelly from the boat. Helen joined […]

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Jessa Duggar and Husband Ben Seewald’s Family Album

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald wed in November 2014 and have been growing their family ever since. The couple announced their first pregnancy five months after their nuptials. “Ben and I are so excited to announce that we’re expecting a baby!!!!” Jessa, one of Jim Bob and Michelle’s Duggar’s 19 children, wrote via Twitter (now […]

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Jessa Duggar and Husband Ben Seewald’s Relationship Timeline

Jessa Duggar and husband Ben Seewald’s love story keeps counting on. Jessa, one of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s 19 children, met Seewald at church when they were 20 and 17, respectively. “We went up from central Arkansas [where we lived] to the northwest part of the state, where her family lived,” Seewald recalled of […]

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Miley Cyrus Poses Topless in New Steamy Cover Shoot for ‘Perfect’ Magazine

Miley Cyrus turned up the heat in her new cover shoot for Perfect magazine. Cyrus, 32, graced the cover of the magazine for its upcoming issue in an 80-page special edition zine, available to preorder ahead of its August 11 release. The singer was photographed by Paolo Roversi and Lynette Garland and the outlet will […]

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Jessa Duggar Gives Birth to Her 6th Baby With Ben Seewald

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald’s family has grown again with the arrival of their sixth baby. “When baby was born and everything was OK, I just sobbed like a baby. I just cried,” Duggar said in a YouTube video uploaded on Monday, August 4, announcing the child’s birth. “We both cried. The baby’s crying, I’m […]

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Dating Influencer Tells Women to Drop ‘Girl Boss’ Attitudes for Men

Margarita Nazarenko has dating advice for women — and it’s a little different from what else is out there. The popular influencer, who has more than 2 million followers between TikTok and Instagram, told Fox and Friends viewers during a Monday, August 4, appearance that women need to stop applying “girl boss” energy to dating […]

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Zach Bryan and Brianna Are Feuding Again — How Tyler Childers Is Involved

Zach Bryan and ex-girlfriend Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia reignited their feud with a little help from Tyler Childers. Bryan, 29, seemingly sent LaPaglia, 26, a message via his Instagram Story on Monday, August 4, when he posted a video of a “Saturdays Are for the Boys” towel on fire in the grass. He set the video […]

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Look Like You Got a Full 8 Hours of Sleep With the Eye Mask Kyle Richards Loves

Between school drop-offs, quick lunchbox prep and helping with homework that somehow got harder since we were in school, moms everywhere are burning the candle at both ends. And when your only “me time” is spent scrolling TikTok until midnight, it shows . . . right under your eyes. But Kyle Richards might just have […]

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IGN hit by layoffs as parent company Ziff Davis cuts costs

Ziff Davis-owned IGN Entertainment has laid off staff, including eight members of the IGN Creators Guild. Those cuts represent 12 percent of the bargaining unit. The layoffs are the latest shift in the turbulent gaming media landscape. Earlier this year, Verge parent company Vox Media sold Polygon to GameRant owner Valnet, Giant Bomb went independent, […]

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Katy Perry to Be Questioned About Chris Pratt in Court Battle Over Mansion

Katy Perry is set to be grilled in court about rumors she rented out her $15 million Santa Barbara, California, mansion to Chris Pratt, Us Weekly can exclusively report According to court documents obtained by Us, the pop star, 40, will be asked about a report from June that Pratt, 46, and his wife, Katherine […]

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Shannen Doherty’s Malibu Home Hits the Market for $9.45 Million: Go Inside

Shannen Doherty’s longtime Malibu home is going up for sale one year after her death. The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum purchased the lavish house in 2004 for $2.56 million, according to property records obtained by Us Weekly. Doherty lived in the California pad for 20 years until her death in July 2024. The actress died […]

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Love Jennifer Lopez’s Dior Shirt Dress? This $50 Lookalike Looks Identical

Jennifer Lopez doesn’t just walk through airports — she struts through them like it’s a runway. Her latest travel-day look? A belted Dior shirt dress that turned a quick stroll through the Pisa International Airport into a Pinterest-worthy moment. The outfit was basically channeling rich mom-on-vacation energy. While J.Lo’s exact dress rings in at designer […]

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Scheana Shay Shows Off Her Trendy Style in New ‘Authentic’ Shein Collab

Scheana Shay is bringing her trendy style to SHEIN. Shay, 40, partnered with the brand and launched several chic looks on Monday, August 4. In the campaign imagery, Shay posed in a number of outfits, including a brown set complete with a plunging neckline and long sleeves. She teamed the top with matching bottoms finished […]

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Blake Lively’s Team Claims Justin Baldoni Wants to Release Her Deposition

Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of trying to release her recent deposition. According to a motion filed by Lively’s lawyer and obtained by Us Weekly on Monday, August 4, the actress’ team claimed that Baldoni, 41, attempted to upload the full “292-page transcript” to the public docket the same day they received it. “There […]

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