Facebook ranks worst for online harassment, according to a global activist survey

Activists around the world are calling attention to harassment they’ve faced on Meta’s platforms. More than 90 percent of land and environmental defenders surveyed by Global Witness, a nonprofit organization that also tracks the murders of environmental advocates, reported experiencing some kind of online abuse or harassment connected to their work. Facebook was the most-cited […]

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Anker is no longer selling 3D printers

In March, charging giant Anker announced it would spin out its 3D printer business into an "independent sub-brand," stating that the new EufyMake would "continue to provide comprehensive customer service and support" for its original 3D printers the AnkerMake M5 and M5C. Now, the 3D printing community is wondering whether that was all a euphemism […]

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The best iPhones

The wait is over — kind of. Apple’s iPhone 16 series is now widely available, including the kinda affordable 16E, and its much-hyped Apple Intelligence has arrived courtesy of iOS 18.1. But if you’re expecting a new kind of iPhone experience, well, I have some bad news for you. The AI features introduced in iOS 18.1 […]

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Alex Peña Makes Waves in Hollywood with HBO Max Debut

In the heart of Hollywood, very few newcomers achieve significant achievements so quickly. Mexican actor Alex Peña, who arrived in Los Angeles in October 2023, is proving to be a compelling exception, by landing a role in the highly anticipated HBO Max dark comedy “Mountainhead.” Sharing the screen with actors like Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman,...

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You can now easily buy a Switch 2 without jumping through hoops

Perhaps we've been thinking the same thing, you and I. That there won't be a long-standing drought of Nintendo Switch 2 availability after all. The console has been easy to buy online from several retailers this week, including Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. Amazon, which didn't sell the Switch 2 at launch, is currently selling […]

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Superman’s Fortress of Solitude is a Silver Age man cave inspired by nature’s beauty

James Gunn knows that most people are familiar with Superman's origin story, which is why DC Studios' new feature about the Man of Steel opens at a point when he has already become a world famous superhero. Instead of rehashing the tragic beats of Krypton's destruction, the movie is punctuated with moments that show you […]

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Sam Altman warns there’s no legal confidentiality when using ChatGPT as a therapist

In response to a question about how AI works with today's legal system, Altman said one of the problems of not yet having a legal or policy framework for AI is that there's no legal confidentiality for users' conversations.

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Want to pay down the national debt? The US government will take Venmo

US national debt currently exceeds $36 trillion, but if you want to toss a few extra dollars of your own money to try and help bring that down, you can now do so from a Venmo account, as spotted by NPR’s Jack Corbett. You can see the Venmo payment option on the Treasury Department’s “Gifts […]

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Pebble is officially Pebble again

Good news for Pebble fans. Not only are the Pebble watches coming back, they’ll also officially be called Pebble watches. “Great news — we’ve been able to recover the trademark for Pebble! Honestly, I wasn’t expecting this to work out so easily,” Core Devices CEO Eric Migicovsky writes in an update blog. “Core 2 Duo […]

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Netflix’s push into tie-in games now includes two weird Happy Gilmore titles

Netflix seems to have finally settled on something resembling a strategy for its gaming efforts, and one of the key pillars is games tied to its shows and movies. That's how we got the likes of Squid Game: Unleashed and Black Mirror's Thronglets. Now, as Happy Gilmore 2 hits the streaming service, it's accompanied by […]

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Lyft’s self-driving shuttle buses are coming soon

Lyft is partnering with Benteler Mobility to launch a self-driving shuttle service. In late 2026, Lyft plans to deploy the company’s all-electric Holon Urban shuttles in airports and cities around the US, allowing users to book trips from its ride-sharing app. Holon, a subsidiary of Benteler, says its rectangular bus has enough room to fit […]

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How Alternative Data Transforms Cryptocurrency Investment Decisions

The world of cryptocurrency investing is evolving rapidly, and investors are seeking new ways to gain an edge in increasingly complex markets. Alternative data, once a niche tool, is now a central part of sophisticated investment strategies. As digital assets mature, understanding how to leverage these unconventional data sources is becoming essential for anyone aiming...

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Google took a month to shut down Catwatchful, a phone spyware operation hosted on its servers

Google has suspended the Firebase account of Catwatchful following a TechCrunch investigation. The spyware operation was caught using Google's own servers to host and run its surveillance app, which was stealthily monitoring thousands of people's phones.

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Bluetti’s small, camp-friendly generator is over 30 percent off

We’re in the middle of prime camping season, when the days are longer and the temperatures are warmer. While it’s the perfect time to unplug, you don’t have to go completely off the grid, as Bluetti’s AC2P Portable Power Station can power your essential gadgets when no traditional power sources are available. And right now, […]

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How to make your iPhone homescreen icons clear using iOS 26

Back in 2024, we described how the then-new iOS 18 enabled you to tint your homescreen icons, allowing you to tweak the look of your iPhone's display. Now, with Apple's introduction of its Liquid Glass design for iOS 26, you can make your icons completely clear (assuming you're a fan of the new invisible look). […]

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Elden Ring Nightreign is adding two-player co-op

Elden Ring Nightreign is finally getting a two-player mode. FromSoftware announced on Friday that it’s adding “Duo Expeditions” in a patch coming on July 30th, allowing you to take on enemies across Limveld with one other friend. Since Elden Ring Nightreign’s launch in May, the title has only let you play by yourself or in […]

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Taste testing battery-flavored tortilla chips

I get a lot of odd pitches in my inbox, but “9V battery-flavored corn chips” still stopped me in my tracks. My mind was ringing with questions (What? Who? Why!?!), but most importantly: What are they going to taste like? This limited edition flavor comes from Rewind, a new brand launching in Europe, starting with […]

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Breaking down Trump’s big gift to the AI industry

President Donald Trump's plan to promote America's AI dominance involves discouraging "woke AI," slashing state and federal regulations, and laying the groundwork to rapidly expand AI development and adoption. Trump's proposal, released on July 23rd, is a sweeping endorsement of the technology, full of guidance that ranges from specific executive actions to directions for future […]

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Asus’ slim ROG G14 gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti is $350 off

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 has long been a Verge-favorite gaming laptop, and we consider it to be the very best one that you can buy. This year, the lineup became even more powerful and spec-packed while still retaining the low-profile and portable 14-inch design that initially drew us to it. If you’re looking to […]

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Microsoft’s AI CEO thinks Copilot will age and ‘have a room that it lives in’

Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI CEO, has a vision of Copilot that involves it being so highly personalized that “it will age.” Microsoft has been increasingly pushing Copilot to be a personalized AI assistant, with a big redesign last year that included a conversational voice mode. Now, Suleyman’s Microsoft AI team is launching a new Copilot […]

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The UK’s new age-gating rules are easy to bypass

Platforms like Reddit, Bluesky, Discord, and Pornhub have been rolling out mandatory age verification requirements in the UK over the past few weeks to comply with new online safety rules. While the age-gating aims to keep children from accessing pornographic material and other "harmful content" outlined by the UK's communications regulator Ofcom, there's a glaring […]

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I tried Gemini on the Pixel Watch. Here’s what it’s like

I'm just getting acquainted with Gemini on the Pixel Watch I'm wearing when it tells me that there's a kind of pastry called "nun's farts." This relationship is off to a good start. "Nun's farts" was a totally appropriate response, by the way. I'd asked it for a list of pastries with silly names, prompted […]

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‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ End Credits Scene Explained After Shock Ending

Yes, The Fantastic Four: First Steps stars Pedro Pascal — but it also transports the Marvel Cinematic Universe into a whole new phase. The movie, which premiered on Friday, July 25, introduced fans to the latest iteration of the superhero group. Pascal appeared as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) while Vanessa Kirby played his wife, Sue […]

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21 Loose Amazon Dresses to Seriously Slim Wide Hips — Starting at $11

If your hips fall on the wide end of spectrum, it may be hard to find dresses that flatter your shape. Many frocks are designed for rectangular or athletic body types, making it difficult to even get them on! Instead of hoping for the best, these Amazon dresses almost guarantee a comfy, slim-fitting feel that flatters […]

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Does ‘TSITP’ Cast Think Jeremiah, Belly Were on a Break Before He Cheated?

The Summer I Turned Pretty‘s Jeremiah and Belly may as well be this generation’s Ross and Rachel with the way fans are fighting over whether they were actually on a break — or not — before he cheated. Jenny Han‘s hit Prime Video series, which is based on her book franchise of the same name, […]

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‘Real Housewives of D.C.’: Look Back at Chaos 15 Years Later

Adding politics to the wine guzzling, fights and one-liners of its top franchise, Bravo elected The Real Housewives of D.C. on Aug. 5, 2010 — and infamously, it became the only installment to get just one season. The short stint can be placed at the feet of the cast’s Michaele Salahi and then-husband Tareq, who […]

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Bad Bunny Slathers a Shirtless Travis Kelce in Honey in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

If you thought you knew what Travis Kelce’s Happy Gilmore 2 cameo might entail — guess again. Warning: Spoilers below for Happy Gilmore 2.   Kelce, 35, makes a brief but memorable appearance in the highly-anticipated sequel — which hit Netflix on Friday, July 25 — as a seemingly normal hotel server who is first seen […]

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I ‘fooled’ Samsung’s new antioxidant feature with a Cheez-It

If I were to believe the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, I don't eat enough fruits and vegetables. Normally, smartwatches don't make judgments about your nutritional intake. But this year, Samsung introduced a new experimental feature called Antioxidant Index. Using blue, yellow, and infrared LEDs, the watch's sensor can pick up carotenoid levels in your skin. […]

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The Face Mask Kyle Richards Says Will Make ‘You Look So Refreshed’ Is on Sale

If you’ve scrolled through the beauty side of social media, you’ve probably seen your favorite celebrities and influencers gushing over achieving glass skin with the help of salmon DNA. Along with smoothing wrinkles and improving skin texture, salmon DNA is praised for combating inflammation. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards is one […]

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Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature is now blocked by Brave and AdGuard

Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature, that automatically screenshots nearly everything on a Copilot Plus PC, is meeting resistance from app developers. Signal kicked off a trend of blocking Recall earlier this year, with AdGuard and the Brave browser now also blocking the Windows AI feature. AdGuard calls Recall a “privacy concern” in a blog post outlining […]

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Why JoJo Siwa Cried When Boyfriend Chris Hughes Commented on Her Hairline

JoJo Siwa is in her healing era thanks to boyfriend Chris Hughes. The “Karma” singer, 22, shared an emotional TikTok video on Thursday, July 24, filming herself bursting into tears after Hughes, 32, complimented her hairline. The Dance Moms alum revealed that her hair has always been a point of insecurity for her. “I’m drying […]

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Errors found in US judge’s withdrawn decision stink of AI

A US district court judge has withdrawn his decision in a biopharma securities case after lawyers noted that his opinion referenced fake quotes and other erroneous case information — mistakes mirroring errors in other legal cases that have been attributed to artificial intelligence tools. In a letter sent to New Jersey Judge Julien Xavier Neals, […]

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Syncing desktops and better AI wallpapers are coming to ChromeOS

Google has released a new version of ChromeOS that allows you to sync desktops between devices, ideal for anyone who works across more than one Chromebook. It also significantly improves the AI wallpapers available on Chromebook Plus laptops with a completely freeform prompting field. Desk sync is designed to help you pick up where you […]

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What’s New on Netflix in August 2025: ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 nd More

As summer winds down, Netflix is determined to lure you inside and watch hours and hours of its content. It will be difficult to resist in August, when the streamer has lined up a steady stream of new movies like the murder mystery The Thursday Murder Club, returning favorites like Wednesday and My Life With […]

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Amal Clooney’s Secret to Full, Bombshell Hair Is This $26 Volumizer

In addition to her Hollywood-famous relationship, Amal Clooney is known for her signature, bouncy blowout. Whether she’s on a red carpet or headed to a gala, her hair never fails to look effortlessly full and voluminous. Her secret? This viral hair thickener — and it’s just $26 on Amazon. According to InStyle, the 47-year-old’s hairstylist, […]

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Idaho Murder Victim’s Sister on Coming Face-to-Face With Bryan Kohberger

University of Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves’ sister Alivea Goncalves described what it was like coming face-to-face with killer Bryan Kohberger at his sentencing hearing. On Wednesday, July 23, Alivea delivered a searing victim impact statement in which she directly addressed Kohberger, 30, at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho. In addition to telling […]

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15 Summer Sandals That Camouflage Bunions and Offer Relief

Styling open-toe shoes can be hard for fashionistas who have bunions on their toes. If you want to showcase your feet this summer without showing off any additional baggage, we found summer sandals that keep your feet comfortable while disguising problem areas. While flip-flops leave your feet exposed, these alternatives have smart features, like a […]

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Jennifer Lopez Stuns in Makeup-Free Selfie to Mark Her 56th Birthday

Jennifer Lopez is baring it all as she turns 56. The pop star and actress marked her 56th birthday on Thursday, July 24, by sharing a carousel of photos and videos via Instagram from her celebrations in Antalya, Turkey, including a gorgeous makeup-free selfie proving that she is aging like a fine wine! In the […]

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21 Petite-Friendly Summer Shorts for Thick Thighs (That Don’t Ride Up!)

As a petite woman with thick thighs, it’s a struggle to find shorts that stay put. Walking down the street can easily turn into a chafe-fest once my shorts start riding up. While annoying, I made it my mission to find comfortable, cute shorts that work with frames like mine. And after combing through thousands […]

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Reacts to Hulk Hogan’s Death

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is sharing his memories of working with the late Hulk Hogan. The wrestler turned actor, 53, took to Instagram in the early hours of Friday, July 25, to mourn the WWE icon, with whom he famously shared the ring in a memorable “icon versus icon” match at WrestleMania 18 in 2002. […]

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Matty Healy’s Mom Slams Taylor Swift: ‘Glad’ I’m Not Her Mother-in-Law

Matty Healy‘s mom, Denise Welch, admitted she’s “glad” she never became Taylor Swift‘s mother-in-law. Appearing on the Thursday, July 24, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, the British TV personality, 67, took aim at the pop superstar. “Obviously on pain of death can I talk about that episode, but not being her […]

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Zac Brown Is Engaged to Jewelry Designer Kendra Scott

Zac Brown is engaged to his jewelry designer girlfriend Kendra Scott! The couple announced their relationship milestone via a People report published on Thursday, July 24. “We are so happy and grateful that we found each other,” Brown, 46, and Scott, 51, told People. In the engagement photos, Scott tenderly rested her hand on Brown’s […]

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Joe and Nick Jonas Reflect on Wearing Purity Rings as Teenagers

The Jonas Brothers are acknowledging just how uncomfortable it was to be asked about their sex lives as young teenagers in the early days of their fame. Kevin, 37, Joe, 35, and Nick, 32, appeared on the Thursday, July 24 episode of Penn Badgley’s “Podcrushed” podcast and reflected on what happened when they chose to […]

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Rob Lowe Reveals Gift He Gave ‘West Wing’ Coworkers Amid Tension

Rob Lowe notoriously had a tricky time behind the scenes while starring on The West Wing — but at least he can see the funny side. The actor, 61, took to TikTok on Thursday, July 24 to reveal the hilarious way he dealt with the tension he felt on set of the show, where he […]

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This Now-$23 Anti-Aging Cream ‘Takes Fine Lines and Wrinkles Away’

There’s no shortage of beauty products that promise miraculous results, like diminishing signs of aging and brightening your complexion overnight, but few deliver the same results as retinol. And if you’re looking for a new moisturizer with retinol, we just found one from a Sarah Jessica Parker-loved brand that’s only $23! The RoC Retinol Correxion […]

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Andy Cohen Makes Hilarious ‘And Just Like That’ Cameo in Nod to OG Series

Andy Cohen’s friendship with Sarah Jessica Parker has now transferred to the fictional universe of And Just Like That. Cohen, 57, makes a surprise appearance during the Thursday, July 24, episode of the Sex and the City spinoff as a clerk at Carrie’s favorite department store, where she seeks refuge after an argument with Aidan […]

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Why Shawn Booth and Nick Viall Won’t Appear on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Podcast

Kaitlyn Bristowe is sharing the real reason her exes Shawn Booth and Nick Viall have never appeared on her podcast, “Off the Vine With Kaitlyn Bristowe.” The Bachelorette alum divulged on the Thursday, July 24 episode of her podcast, that there were understandable reasons behind their noticeable absences. “Shawn never declined — he just dicked […]

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Which Taylor Swift Song Plays After Carrie and Aidan’s ‘AJLT’ Breakup?

And Just Like That is getting into the Taylor Swift needle drop game. During the Thursday, July 24, episode of the Sex and the City spinoff, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) arrives home to find Aidan (John Corbett) sitting in the garden and grilling Duncan (Jonathan Cake) about his personal life — including why he opts […]

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