ChatGPT is bringing back 4o as an option because people missed it

OpenAI is bringing back GPT-4o in ChatGPT just one day after replacing it with GPT-5. In a post on X, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that the company will let paid users switch to GPT-4o after ChatGPT users mourned its replacement. “We will let Plus users choose to continue to use 4o,” Altman says. “We […]

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A decade later, Windows is still bringing Control Panel features to the Settings app

I kid you not, we wrote these words in 2014: Microsoft has tried to dumb down its Control Panel with a simple UI over the years, rather than a list of options, but there’s still a number of settings that don’t exist in the new PC Settings app. “Why do I have to go the […]

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How Wikipedia is fighting AI slop content

With the rise of AI writing tools, Wikipedia editors have had to deal with an onslaught of AI-generated content filled with false information and phony citations. Already, the community of Wikipedia volunteers has mobilized to fight back against AI slop, something Wikimedia Foundation product director Marshall Miller likens to a sort of "immune system" response. […]

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Don’t let your competitor steal the brand spotlight — Secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Disrupt isn’t just a tech conference — it’s a launchpad. For 20 years, startups have come to TechCrunch Disrupt to meet their first investors, land their biggest partnerships, and spark the idea that takes them to the next level. In 2025, that launchpad could be your exhibit table. With tables selling fast, now is your […]

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Mini Ikea stores will be opening inside select Best Buy locations this year

Ikea has announced that it’s opening mini retail experiences in a handful of Best Buy stores in the southern US later this year. It’s the first time Ikea’s products and services will be available through another US retailer, saving shoppers from having to visit and navigate the chain’s warehouse-sized stores which aren’t as plentiful in […]

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Instagram’s Map is here, and this is how you can turn it off

It’s only been a couple of days since the Instagram Map launched, and from the looks of our social feeds, people are not happy about it. Responses have ranged from being mildly annoyed that Instagram is ripping off Snapchat’s Snap Maps instead of offering a default feed that only contains your friends’ posts, to high […]

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Apple Intelligence’s ChatGPT integration will use GPT-5 starting with iOS 26

OpenAI just announced its GPT-5 AI model on Thursday, but you won’t be able to use it with Apple Intelligence’s ChatGPT integration until iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26, Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac. Apple Intelligence can rely on ChatGPT for things like helping answer certain Siri queries or alongside Apple’s Google Lens-like Visual […]

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This three-pack of fast Wi-Fi 7 routers is under $200 for the first time

Having a solid set of Wi-Fi routers is essential, whether you’re working from home, playing online games , or streaming a movie. I’ve used this three-pack of TP-Link’s Deco BE26 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Routers for months without any issues, and I’m eager to recommend them, especially since it’s currently on sale for $188.89 ($90 off) […]

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8BitDo’s Pro 3 is a super customizable controller that’s too limited on Switch 2 

As far as I'm concerned, 8BitDo's Pro 3 is the ultimate controller. You may already know that it makes a model literally called the Ultimate controller, but it plays second fiddle to the new Pro 3 in some key ways. It's highly customizable, allowing you to change the face buttons, joystick caps, and more. Let […]

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Nintendo’s new Hello, Mario! mobile app lets kids play with Mario’s face

Nintendo has announced a new free mobile app coming to iOS, Android and the Switch. It’s called Hello, Mario! and was revealed alongside a new collection of Mario-themed products designed for kids and toddlers launching in Japan later this month. All of Nintendo’s mobile apps have been free to download so far, but while some […]

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Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer is DOA — now what?

On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has ordered its Dojo supercomputer project to be disbanded after the project's leader and most of its employees left to join another AI project. The news marked a major setback to the automaker's efforts to develop its own in-house developed supercomputer to train AI models for […]

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What founders need to know before choosing their exit — straight from Jai Das and Roseanne Wincek — at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Startups face more exit options — and more uncertainty — than ever before. That’s why we’re bringing this essential conversation to the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West. Whether you’re already eyeing a liquidity event or just starting to scale, this is your chance to hear […]

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The Google Finance page is getting an AI makeover

Google’s apparent quest to bring AI features across all of its apps has just extended to one of its most mundane: Google Finance. The company announced on Friday that it’s testing a “new, AI-powered Google Finance,” chatbot included. The revamp, which will roll out in the US in the coming weeks, will let you ask […]

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Turn your AirPods Max into a masterpiece with Casetify’s new headphone wrap

Released as part of a new collection of smartphone, tablet, and earbud cases celebrating the Mauritshuis museum collection in The Hague, Netherlands, Casetify’s new AirPods Max accessory can turn you into a 360-year-old work of art. Made from a “silk-like textile,” according to Designboom, the headphone cover’s fabric has been finished with a pleated design […]

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What is Laura Loomer?

For the uninitiated, watching a Jeffrey Epstein truther such as Laura Loomer have such influence over the White House's decisions is nothing short of baffling. ABC News attributes "the ouster of at least 15 individuals from Trump's second administration" to Loomer's influence - partially, at least. For Washington veterans who grew up in quote-unquote normal […]

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Tesla shuts down the team behind its Dojo supercomputer

Tesla is dissolving the team that was developing its Dojo supercomputer, according to Bloomberg. The change, which reportedly includes the departure of Dojo head Peter Bannon, marks a notable shift away from using in-house technology to train the AI models powering Tesla’s self-driving features and its Optimus humanoid robot. Tesla CEO Elon Musk first introduced […]

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Machine Gun Kelly Details 2024 Rehab Stay in New Song: Read the Lyrics

Machine Gun Kelly revealed that he missed the 2024 holiday season because of a stay in rehab. “Here’s the real truth. I spent Christmas and New Year’s — the whole month of December and late November — in rehab facility,” Kelly, 35, said during a Friday, August 8, appearance on The New York Times’ “Popcast” […]

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5 Best Jamie Lee Curtis Movies, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

As Freakier Friday is unleashed in theaters nationwide this weekend, it’s time to look at the quietly impressive career of one of its stars, Jamie Lee Curtis. The veteran actress has worked in the industry since the late 1970s, and she’s made her mark in a variety of genres and movies that include Trading Places […]

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Why I love my Soviet Labubu

Marina Galperina is a senior tech editor at The Verge who works with staff writers and freelancers on reports and theme weeks. She recently started a new newsletter called The Stepback, which breaks down one essential story from a writer of the week every Sunday. (From Marina: “Please subscribe!”) During a recent discussion of Labubus […]

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How Did ‘Wednesday’ Bring Christina Ricci Back in Season 2?

Netflix’s Wednesday found a way to bring Christina Ricci back in season 2 — but not for long. During the first part of season 2, which premiered on Thursday, August 6, Ricci’s character, Laurel Gates, was brought to Willow Hill as a prisoner after she was previously kept in a separate facility to keep her […]

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Glee’s Kevin McHale Slams ‘Loser’ Dean Cain for Saying He’s Joining ICE

Former Glee star Kevin McHale called out Dean Cain for voicing his intentions to join the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement department. “Look, I know the entertainment business is in shambles, but imagine being so out of work and desperate for attention (I would know) that you join ICE?” McHale, 37, wrote via X […]

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Is Manny Jacinto Married? 5 Things to Know About the ‘Freakier Friday’ Star

Manny Jacinto plays Lindsay Lohan’s love interest in Freakier Friday but his heart belongs to another in real life. Jacinto has been in a long-term relationship with Descendants star Dianne Doan. The couple met through a hip-hop training program in Vancouver before their acting careers took off. In 2019, Jacinto proposed, and the following year, […]

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Which ‘Baby Daddy’ Son Melissa Peterman Wants as ‘Happy’s Place’ Love Interest

Melissa Peterman is ruling out having her Baby Daddy sons, Jean-Luc Bilodeau and Derek Theler, making a guest appearance on Happy’s Place — but which one could she see playing her love interest? During the NBCUniversal Backlot Summer Experience on Monday, August 4, Peterman, 54, told Us Weekly that she would love to have her […]

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Did Megan Fox Cowrite a Song on MGK’s New Album?

Megan Fox received a surprise writing credit on Machine Gun Kelly’s latest album. The 35-year-old singer dropped his seventh record, Lost Americana, on Friday, August 8. Following its release, eagle-eyed fans noticed Fox’s name in the credits of Kelly’s song “Orpheus.” Us Weekly can confirm that Fox, 39, is named as a “composer” on the […]

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Are Anna and Jake Married in ‘Freakier Friday’? Relationship Status Revealed

Freakier Friday combines the perfect amount of laughs, heartfelt moments and nostalgia, a full 22 years after the original film starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis was released. While life is quite different for Tess Coleman (Curtis) and her daughter, Anna Coleman (Lohan), in the 2025 sequel, one thing remains the same — Chad […]

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Brooke Hogan Cried When Hulk Walked Her Down the Aisle in TV Wedding

Brooke Hogan will always remember the fond memories she had with her late father, Hulk Hogan, despite their complicated relationship. “Something hit me today. It may have been for a story line, it may have been fake, but I remember this moment like it was yesterday,” Brooke, 37, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, August 7. […]

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What ‘Tracker’ Story Line Does Justin Hartley Not Want to Play?

Tracker gives Justin Hartley the ability to play out a lot of different stories — but there are certain plot lines he isn’t interested in doing. During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, executive producer Elwood Reid weighed in on Hartley’s recent comments about Colter possibly dying and how it relates to how the show […]

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17 Zimmermann-Inspired Blouses That Are Secretly Super Slimming

When it comes to blouses that look effortlessly elegant and romantic, Zimmermann is the gold standard in designer dressing. Its silhouettes are feminine, dreamy and ultra-flattering, and unfortunately, its styles come with a hefty price tag. Luckily, Amazon is filled with tons of gorgeous blouses that channel the same vibe — all without breaking the […]

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Sue Hawk’s Final Speech on ‘Survivor’ Is Just As Brutal 25 Years Later

Survivor came out of the gate hot! In its inaugural finale airing August 23, 2000, jury member Sue Hawk — days after being betrayed by Kelly Wiglesworth — delivered a scathing speech to her former ally and the other finalist, Richard Hatch. “This island is pretty much full of only two things: snakes and rats,” […]

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Jennifer Lopez Denied Entry to Chanel Store in Istanbul: Report

Jennifer Lopez was reportedly barred from entering a Chanel store in Istanbul. Lopez, 56, allegedly tried to walk into the store on Monday, August 4, where she was told by a security guard that the boutique was already at full capacity and was asked to leave, per local Turkish media. According to the Türkiye Today […]

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The Comfy Adidas Sneakers Katie Holmes Keeps Wearing Is on Sale at Amazon

When it comes to effortless street style, Katie Holmes always gets an A+ from Us. Last summer, the actress was spotted strolling through New York City in a pair of classic Adidas Samba sneakers — and now, the kicks she wore are finally on sale at Amazon. With a throwback silhouette and comfy fit, these […]

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5 TV Shows We Love to Hate-Watch: ‘And Just Like That,’ ‘Glee’ and More

Some TV shows like The Pitt and The Bear are incredible examples of brilliant writing and stellar performances, while others … aren’t. Although they have their own charm, the following five television shows are delicious disasters that you probably wouldn’t praise for their genius storytelling. Whether it’s because of their strange plot choices or corny […]

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‘Providence Falls’ Producer JoAnna Garcia Swisher Talks PDA Scenes, Finale

As the executive producer, JoAnna Garcia Swisher had a front row seat to the making of Hallmark’s Providence Falls trilogy — and she’s breaking down what’s to come just for Us. Under Swisher’s guidance, the three Providence Falls movies sidestepped Hallmark Channel’s unwritten PDA rules — where the kiss usually comes at the end of […]

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Microsoft’s new Copilot 3D feature is great for Ikea, bad for my dog

While Microsoft was busy updating Copilot yesterday with OpenAI's new GPT-5 model, it also quietly launched Copilot 3D. It's a free-to-use feature that can transform a regular 2D image into a 3D model that can then be used in game creation, animation, 3D printing, VR / AR, and much more. Copilot 3D just needs a […]

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Brooke Hogan Denies Having ‘Beef’ With Dad Hulk Hogan’s Widow Sky Daily

Brooke Hogan is speaking out about the perceived feud between her and late dad Hulk Hogan’s widow, Sky Daily. “Everyone, stop trying to say Sky ‘shaded me.’ I don’t feel like she did at all. I thought her post was respectful and classy,” Brooke, 37, shared in an Instagram Story late Thursday, August 7, after […]

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Sony insists Xperia phones are ‘very important’ to it

CFO Lin Tao mentioned Sony’s beleaguered phone brand at the company’s recent financial results presentation, calling it “a very important business for us,” according to CNET Japan. You could have fooled me. Sony’s last two Xperia 1 flagships have skipped the US market entirely, and it appears to be pulling back in Europe too. It […]

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Gisele Bündchen’s Baby Carrier Is Over $400 — Score Stylish Picks for 50% Less

Gisele Bündchen’s latest mom accessory is fit for a supermodel — surprise, it’s a baby carrier! The 45-year-old mom welcomed her third child with boyfriend Joaquim Valente in February, and was since spotted cradling her tot while wearing this Artipoppe baby carrier. Inspired to get one for yourself? The hefty price tag might make you […]

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Diddy May Seek Home Confinement Instead of Prison, Attorney Says

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, said he may seek home confinement for the music mogul instead of prison when Diddy is sentenced in October. Diddy, 55, was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in early July, for which he could face up to 20 years in prison, less time […]

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15 Confidence-Boosting Sundresses for Shoppers With Big Busts — Under $50

As summer continues, so does our need for stylish and comfy sundresses. For fashionistas with a large bust, finding the right style raises numerous concerns about fit, support and overall style. That’s why we found 15 figure-flatting options on Amazon that take the hassle out of figuring out which silhouette works best for you. Plunging […]

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Tyreek Hill’s 8-Month-Old Daughter Capri Was Hospitalized, Ex Reveals

Tyreek Hill’s estranged wife, Keeta Vaccaro, is detailing a “scary” incident involving the couple’s 8-month-old daughter, Capri. “Last night was scary,” Vaccaro captioned an Instagram post on Thursday, August 7, showing little Capri sitting on a hospital bed. “Capri started feeling warm, super sleepy, and just not herself. I called @drjaredmiami, and within minutes, he […]

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Apple’s lock on iPhone browser engines gets a December deadline

We might finally see the first iPhone browsers built on top of third-party engines now that Japanese regulators have taken up the issue.  Apple’s malicious compliance in the EU has so far prevented Chrome, and its Blink engine, for example, from coming to iOS, but recently published guidelines related to Japan’s Smartphone Act could change […]

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Taylor Swift’s Pretty Mini Dress Is $345, but We Found Lookalikes for Less

Leave it to our forever inspiration, Taylor Swift, to rock the ideal summer dress look that has us desperately searching for a similar style. Sadly, by the power of Swift, her exact dress is sold out. No matter — we found plenty of dress styles on Amazon that nail the same feminine look at a […]

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Brooke Hogan Offers to Pay for Hulk Hogan Autopsy Amid ‘Questions’ About Death

Brooke Hogan is offering to pay for an autopsy on her late father Hulk Hogan’s body, citing “questions” about the circumstances of his death. “I’m glad to see that my dad has not been cremated and that Sky [Daily, Hulk’s widow] is waiting because of family questions,” Brooke, 37, wrote in an Instagram Stories post […]

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