Kodak says it’ll figure things out and won’t shut down

In a regulatory filing on Monday, Kodak warned investors that the 133-year-old photography company didn’t have the financing it would need to pay around $500 million of debt obligations that were coming due, raising doubts about the company’s ability to continue. But in a statement shared with The Verge, Kodak says it plans to use […]

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Stripe apologizes for customer service agents claiming LGBTQ products were banned

Stripe, a financial services company that acts as a payment processor for millions of businesses including itch.io, has issued an apology following reports that members of its support team told callers the business does not support the sale of LGBTQ content. "We apologize: the information given by our support team was totally wrong," said Stripe […]

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Is Amazon testing a cheaper color Kindle?

A Reddit user, writing in Portuguese, has shared a handful of images of what appears to be a prototype of a small Kindle with a color screen. The device shows the name Kindle Petit Color in the corner of one image, although the post author says that name hasn’t been finalized yet. The Redditor says […]

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Microplastics are everywhere — including in the air around plastic treaty negotiations

Thousands of delegates have descended upon Geneva this week for what's supposed to be the culmination of years of negotiations that, if successful, are supposed to end in a groundbreaking global plastics treaty. They might be breathing in the very thing they're trying to clean up as they negotiate. Greenpeace tested the air around the […]

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Apple’s plan for AI could make Siri the animated center of your smart home

Apple is developing a bunch of products and features to deliver its vision of AI, including multiple robots, a smart home display, and a revamped version of Siri with new technology powering it, according to an extensive report from Bloomberg. The company’s generative AI efforts lag those from other big tech companies, and  it delayed […]

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Another Pixel 10 leak points to wireless Qi2 charging

We’re just one week away from Google’s Pixel 10 launch event, but the steady stream of leaks shows no sign of stopping. Now, new leaked images shared by Dutch outlet NieuweMobiel show what looks like Google’s rumored “Pixelsnap” cases with a ring in the center, hinting at support for the Qi2 wireless charging standard. Bringing […]

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Starlink Mini users just lost their beloved pause feature

Starlink now charges $5 a month to pause its high-speed, low-latency internet service, a feature that used to be available for free. It affects Roam, Residential, and Priority subscribers in the US, most of Europe, and Canada with lots of exceptions. SpaceX hilariously calls it an upgrade, but I call it a bait and switch […]

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New York claims Zelle’s shoddy security enabled a billion dollars in scams

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the banks behind Zelle over claims that their payment platform enabled “massive amounts of fraud” that caused customers to lose more than $1 billion between 2017 and 2023. In the lawsuit, James alleges Zelle was rushed to market, resulting in a design that made the platform “an […]

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Insta360’s next ultra-compact action camera is getting a redesign

It hasn’t been officially announced yet, but leaked pics and specs have revealed the new design and capabilities of Insta360’s next ultra-compact action camera. The most notable update, thanks to product shots shared by reliable leaker Roland Quandt, is a new square design for the camera, which has previously been pill-shaped. It will also supposedly […]

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The Xbox app for Windows on Arm will soon let you download games

Microsoft is adding the ability to download ARM64 compatible games to its Xbox app for Windows on Arm. Windows Insiders can now test a new update to the Xbox app that lets them install games locally, instead of having to rely on Xbox Cloud Gaming. Currently, the Xbox app on devices like the Qualcomm-powered Surface […]

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Anthropic nabs Humanloop team as competition for enterprise AI talent heats up

While an Anthropic spokesperson confirmed that the AI firm did not acquire Humanloop or its IP, that’s a moot point in an industry where IP lives in the brain. And what Humanloop’s team is bringing to Anthropic is experience developing the tools that help enterprises run safe, reliable AI at scale.  

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Google’s Gemini AI will get more personalized by remembering details automatically

Google is rolling out an update for Gemini that will allow the AI chatbot to “remember” your past conversations without prompting. With the setting turned on, Gemini will automatically recall your “key details and preferences” and use them to personalize its output. This expands upon an update that Google introduced last year, which lets you […]

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LinkedIn’s Mini Sudoku is a clever twist on the classic puzzle

I love sudoku, so I just couldn't resist checking out LinkedIn's new Mini Sudoku game that it launched this week. Two puzzles in, I can already tell you that I like it a lot. The rules in Mini Sudoku are quite similar to regular sudoku: you need to fill in all of the blank spots […]

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‘Seeking Sister Wife’ 1st Look: 5 Polygamist Families Search for Love, Sex

Seeking Sister Wife is back this fall with an all-new season — and Us Weekly has an exclusive first look at the couples and their rocky relationships. “Polygamy is something we really feel God led us to live,” returning star Garrick Merrifield tells the cameras in Us’ sneak peek at the new season’s official trailer […]

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Tensor wants to be the first company to sell you a ‘robocar’ — but who are they?

A new company is launching today that claims to have developed “the first volume-produced, consumer-ready autonomous vehicle — designed from the ground up for private ownership at scale.” The company is called Tensor, and it describes itself as a “leading AI agentic company” that’s based in San Jose, California — but little information exists online […]

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Some doctors got worse at detecting cancer after relying on AI

We’ve heard about upskilling and re-skilling due to AI — but how about de-skilling? A new study published this week found that doctors who frequently use AI to detect cancer in one medical procedure got significantly worse at doing so. The researchers set out to discover whether continuous exposure to AI impacted doctors’ behavior when […]

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Twelve South’s 120W charger with Apple Find My support is nearly half off

It’s not every day you come across a wall charger that can both power and help you keep track of your devices, but that’s the beauty of Twelve South’s 120W PlugBug. The slim wall charger with four USB-C ports can double as a location tracker when needed, and it’s currently on sale at Amazon for […]

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Billie Eilish Shares a Rare Glimpse of Her Chest Tattoo in a Sultry Bikini

Billie Eilish gave fans a glimpse of her chest tattoo while rocking a bikini. Eilish, 23, showed off her curves via Instagram on Tuesday, August 12, as she rocked a colorful bikini while soaking up the sun. In the pic, she wore a red, white and green bikini top featuring the brand’s name, Miaou, written […]

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Fuller Bust? These 17 Summer-to-Fall Dresses Are Comfy, Stylish and Flattering

Finding a dress that flatters a larger chest can be a challenge, especially when you’re looking for something that seamlessly transitions from summer to fall. The last thing you want to be is uncomfortable — you just want to look and feel great. Luckily, we found 17 summer-to-fall dresses you’re bound to fall in love […]

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Julie Chrisley Says No One Ever ‘Hit on Me’ in Prison: ‘I Was Their Mom’

Julie Chrisley didn’t strike up a romance during her 28-month prison stay — but was known as “the mom” of her fellow inmates. “Did anybody ever hit on you?” Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kandi Burruss asked Julie, 52, during the Wednesday, August 13, episode of the “Chrisley Confessions 2.0” podcast. “Hit on me?” Julie […]

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Denzel Washington Rips Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones: ‘Thinking About His Pocket’

Dallas Cowboys diehards have grown increasingly impatient with team owner Jerry Jones, including superfan Denzel Washington. Washington, 70, appeared on ESPN’s First Take on Tuesday, August 12, where he laid into Jones, 82, over the ongoing contract dispute with Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons. “He’s making it hard,” Washington said of Jones. “Not to be […]

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A veteran toy racing company is trading slots for smartphone-controlled RC cars

Carrera, a German company that has been making slot car toys since the ‘60s, has announced a new scaled racing experience that does away with the slots altogether. Carrera Hybrid still has you racing 1:50-scale cars around a reconfigurable track, but you control them using an app on a mobile device and you’re now free […]

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Seth Rogen’s Dream Bravo Blunt Rotation Includes These ‘Below Deck’ Captains

Seth Rogen had a creative — and Below Deck-themed answer — when asked for his dream Bravo blunt rotation. “Wow, that is tough,” Rogen, 43, admitted during the Tuesday, August 12, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. “Maybe some of my captains from Below Deck.” Rogen elaborated on his love for the […]

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How we found TeaOnHer spilling users’ driver’s licenses in less than 10 minutes

Exclusive: A dating gossip app for men exposed thousands of users' personal data, including scans of driver's licenses. The app's developer, Xavier Lampkin, won't say if he plans to notify affected users about the app's security lapse.

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Hidden Door is an AI storytelling game that actually makes sense

Years before ChatGPT jump-started the generative AI wave, OpenAI technology powered a game called AI Dungeon 2 that essentially let you improvise an open-ended, anything-goes story with an AI narrator. Hidden Door, a new platform that's now in early access, also lets you cowrite a choose-your-own-adventure-style story with AI. But this narrator won't let you […]

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Derek Hough to Replace Billy Bush as Host of ‘Extra’

Derek Hough will replace Billy Bush as the host of Extra this fall. “The ballroom has been my stage, my home and my launchpad. Now, I’m stepping into an exciting new spotlight as the host of Extra,” Hough said in a statement on Wednesday, August 13. “I’m truly looking forward to collaborating with this incredible […]

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3 Underrated Comedy Movies You Should Watch in August 2025

It’s hard to make a comedy hit nowadays — so often they get very short theatrical releases or go straight to streamers. If you’re craving a laugh, sometimes it’s good to have someone else do the research and plumb the depths of comedy from today and yesteryear. That’s why Watch With Us is bringing you […]

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‘NCIS Hawai’i’ Alum Joins ‘Watson’ 1 Year After Shocking Cancellation

As fans continue to mourn NCIS Hawai’i after its shocking cancellation, one of the show’s alums has officially moved over to another hit CBS series. Noah Mills was cast as a recurring guest star on season 2 of CBS’ hit series Watson. The role reunites Mills, 42, with Morris Chestnut after they previously worked together […]

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Kid Cudi’s Details Cocaine Addiction, Suicidal Thoughts on ‘Call Her Daddy’

Kid Cudi detailed the “dark” days of his cocaine addiction during a recent appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “The feeling I got was nothing I had ever felt before. It was f***ing magical,” Cudi, 41, said during the Wednesday, August 13, podcast episode, revealing that he felt “100 percent happiness” the first time […]

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Apple dismisses Elon Musk’s claims that App Store favors OpenAI over other AI apps

The response comes after Musk threatened to sue Apple via xAI, claiming the iPhone maker was “behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store.”

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Which ‘Maxton Hall’ Stars Are — And Aren’t — Returning for Season 2?

After becoming an overnight success, Maxton Hall has gone through some casting changes ahead of season 2. The German-language TV drama, which premiered in May 2024, introduced viewers to an unlikely enemies-to-lovers romance between private school classmates Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and James Beaufort (Damian Hardung). While attending their prestigious U.K. school, scholarship recipient Ruby […]

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Here’s a look at the final Pebble Time 2 design

Now that Pebble is Pebble again, we’re getting an official look at the new Pebble Time 2 that’ll ship to customers later this year. (We got a sneak peak back in March, but those were preliminary designs.) The designs were posted today by Core Devices CEO Eric Migicovsky on his blog and YouTube. The Time […]

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Hisense’s 116-inch RGB MiniLED TV is now available for $30,000

Following Samsung’s announcement of the company’s first Micro RGB TV yesterday, Hisense has finally revealed the price tag for its 4K TriChroma TV that uses similar technology and was first revealed at CES 2025. The 116-inch Hisense 116UX is available now from “select national retailers and authorized resellers” including Best Buy for $29,999, while a […]

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The new War of the Worlds movie is even more terrible than you’ve heard but also hilarious

There's a micro-genre of film called "screenlife movies," where all of the action takes place on a desktop computer. In 2014, Unfriended made a horror movie out of video chat and text messages, and it was successful enough to inspire a sequel. The more thoughtful Searching from 2018, in which a father attempts to find […]

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Taylor Swift Addresses Hate From ‘Male Sports Fans’ in ‘New Heights’ Clip

Taylor Swift is taking aim at dads, Brads and Chads once again in a new clip from her appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast. A preview of the Wednesday, August 13, episode featured Travis’ brother and cohost, Jason Kelce, introducing Swift, 35, by listing a multitude of accomplishments, including her recent Eras Tour […]

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Kid Cudi Breaks Silence on Testifying in Diddy Case: ‘Hated Every Minute’

Kid Cudi turned down testifying in the trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs twice before being subpoenaed to take the stand. “I hated every minute of it,” Cudi, 41, said during the Wednesday, August 13, episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “I did not want to do it, but then I thought about — when […]

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