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. âWe will let Plus users choose to continue to use 4o,â Altman says. âWe […]
The Duggars are counting on each other during their major milestones.
As Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald welcomed their sixth baby Aug. 2, they had their loved ones by their side, including her...
Reba McEntire didn’t need a fancy word to describe her bond with Brandon Blackstock.Because when she wed his father Narvel Blackstock in 1989, Brandon and his siblings Chassidy...
We're remembering Brandon's life, career and death here after the late talent manager, famous for his previous marriage to Kelly Clarkson, died in 2025.
OpenArt launched a new feature to help creators make AI-generated brain rot videos.
Demetra Dias is the internet's BFF. And like any good bestie, you’re gonna wanna borrow her clothes. Thanks to her dreamy Aéropostale collab, you basically can.
From her fave sweat sets that make...
Björk's daughter is exhibiting model behavior.
Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney—who the Icelandic singer shares with ex Matthew Barney—returned to the runway for Cecilie Bahnsen‘s 10th anniversary...
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are going to want to remember this.
In a recent post, the actress shared sweet photos of their daughter Malti, 3, making an appearance at a Jonas Brothers rehearsal...
Machine Gun Kelly is turning his pain into art.
With the "Cliché" musician releasing his new album lost americana, his lyrics share insight into the darkest times of his life. In fact, his song,...
This news is beyond.
For anyone who’s been missing the ability go to one location for all your bedroom, bathroom and miscellaneous needs since Bed Bath & Beyond closed its doors after filing for...
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 thereâs still a number of settings that donât exist in the new PC Settings app. “Why do I have to go the […]
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. […]
On August 14, bring your questions about OpenAI's latest model, GPT-5, and what it means for the future of chatbots.
Sam Nivola is weighing in on Lochlan Ratliff's future.
However, given The White Lotus star’s character left Thailand after a shocking incest plotline with brother Saxon (played by Patrick...
Disrupt isnât just a tech conference â itâs 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 […]
Kim Kardashian is keeping her pain in check.
The Kardashians star shared for the first time that she suffered a major shoulder injury back in 2023 and detailed the two-year journey to how she...
Trent is a supportive brother to Sydney. Learn all about the 'Euphoria' star's sibling here.
Paula Patton’s mission to maintain her sobriety didn’t feel impossible.
After all, the Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol alum’s 15-year-old son Julian Thicke—whom she shares with ex-husband...
The multi-modal tool, which includes speech, text and images, runs inside Google Cloudâs Vertex AI environment.
‘Tis the damn season for Taylor Swift to turn her sights on the big screen.
Three years after it was announced the Grammy winner would be making her feature film directorial debut with Searchlight...
A security researcher discovered that flawed API configurations are plaguing corporate livestreaming platforms, potentially exposing internal company meetings—and he's releasing a tool to find them.
Ikea has announced that itâs opening mini retail experiences in a handful of Best Buy stores in the southern US later this year. Itâs the first time Ikeaâs products and services will be available through another US retailer, saving shoppers from having to visit and navigate the chainâs warehouse-sized stores which arenât as plentiful in […]
Pinterest CEO Bill Ready talks about the agentic web and where the social network will fit in the AI era.
Itâs 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 Snapchatâs Snap Maps instead of offering a default feed that only contains your friendsâ posts, to high […]
Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy think one contestant from down under will make it up to the top.
Indeed, as the Dancing With the Stars couple prepares for season 34 to premiere on Sept. 16,...
Heather Rae El Moussa’s baby boy is reaching new stages.
The Selling Sunset alum shared a series of sweet pictures of her and Tarek El Moussa’s 2-year-old son Tristan ahead of his trial day at...
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan swap bodies once again, 22 years after the original movie. Meet the cast and get all the details on the new movie here!
Developers who have had early access are touting GPT-5's pricing as much better than competing models.
Foxconn spent years promising electric vehicles would be built at the former Chevy Cruze factory. Now it will make AI servers.
The late talent manager was married twice. Learn about his past relationships and divorces here.
Pete Davidson found the SNL50 audience to be a big time letdown.
The comedian was one of the many alums who returned to Saturday Night Live for its 50th anniversary special back in February, and...
OpenAI just announced its GPT-5 AI model on Thursday, but you wonât be able to use it with Apple Intelligenceâs 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 Appleâs Google Lens-like Visual […]
Abubakar Salim’s game Dead Take explores scandals, exploitation, and AI-fueled media manipulation.
Suri Cruise is standing on the edge of tomorrow.
The 19-year-old was her mother Katie Holmes’ twin during her visit to the New York City set of the upcoming film trilogy Happy Hours, which Katie...
Having a solid set of Wi-Fi routers is essential, whether youâre working from home, playing online games , or streaming a movie. Iâve used this three-pack of TP-Linkâs Deco BE26 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Routers for months without any issues, and Iâm eager to recommend them, especially since it’s currently on sale for $188.89 ($90 off) […]
Dylan Field took Figma public in one of the wildest IPOs in recent memory. He insists the real story is the rise of design itself.
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 […]
Nintendo has announced a new free mobile app coming to iOS, Android and the Switch. Itâs 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 Nintendoâs mobile apps have been free to download so far, but while some […]
Ariana Grande is adding a little sweetener to a young fan’s day.
9-year-old influencer Brielle Bird, who has documented her battle with stage 4 cancer on social media, showed off the heartfelt...
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 […]
Megan Fox is transforming her résumé.
After all, the Jennifer's Body star can now add musical writer and composer after Machine Gun Kelly dropped his new album Lost Americana.
Indeed, Megan was...
Startups face more exit options â and more uncertainty â than ever before. Thatâs why weâre bringing this essential conversation to the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27â29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West. Whether youâre already eyeing a liquidity event or just starting to scale, this is your chance to hear […]
WaveForms, founded just eight months ago, last raised $40 million in a round led by Andreessen Horowitz that valued the company at $160 million pre-money, per PitchBook data.Â
Chris Appleton is the go-to hairstylist for stars like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez. Learn more about him and his life here.
Hilary Swank’s toughest opponent yet? A travel day with her toddlers.
The Million Dollar Baby actress—who shares 2-year-old twins Aya and Ohm with husband Philip Schneider—gave fans a rare look at...
Hilary Swank’s toughest opponent yet? A travel day with her toddlers.
The Million Dollar Baby actress—who shares 2-year-old twins Aya and Ohm with husband Philip Schneider—gave fans a rare look at...
Googleâs 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 itâs testing a ânew, AI-powered Google Finance,â chatbot included. The revamp, which will roll out in the US in the coming weeks, will let you ask […]
No matter the genre or location, these gadgets will upgrade your experience.
Released as part of a new collection of smartphone, tablet, and earbud cases celebrating the Mauritshuis museum collection in The Hague, Netherlands, Casetifyâs new AirPods Max accessory can turn you into a 360-year-old work of art. Made from a âsilk-like textile,â according to Designboom, the headphone coverâs fabric has been finished with a pleated design […]
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 […]
Users will now be able to research their financial questions with AI, access advanced charting tools, and get real-time data and news.
There’s nothing upside down about Mason Dye’s relationship news.
The Stranger Things star—who plays Jason Carver on the Netflix series—and his longtime love Carmen Joiner are engaged.
Indeed,...
Greg has a substantial net worth thanks to his television career. Learn his background and find out how much money he makes here.
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 Teslaâs self-driving features and its Optimus humanoid robot. Tesla CEO Elon Musk first introduced […]
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” […]
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 […]
These WIRED-tested hearing aids are affordable alternatives to prescription devices. No doctor’s appointment necessary.
Here's the tricky part about assessing an AI system's deception rate: if the system is really good at deceiving you, you might not notice. This week on The Vergecast, Adi Robertson and Alex Heath join me to discuss the launch of GPT-5 and GPT-OSS⦠and the strange charts we saw along the way. GPT-5 is […]
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: âPlease subscribe!â) During a recent discussion of Labubus […]
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Trinity Rodman once again proved she’s Ben Shelton’s biggest fan and supporter after the tennis player snagged his first ATP Masters 1000 title with his win at Canada’s...
The latest viral toy has led to an unfortunate La-break-in.
As Labubus continue to fly off the shelves, both in person and virtually, one Los Angeles store shared that a group of burglars had...
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
A pair of hackers found that a vape detector often found in high school bathrooms contained microphones—and security weaknesses that could allow someone to turn it into a secret listening device.
These power tools may not be the best tools for the job, but the attractive designs may inspire you to fix that ol’ gadget.
Openvibe, an app for tracking the open social web in one place, now supports RSS.
Gina settled her lawsuit against Lucasfilm and its parent company, Disney, nearly four years after her firing from 'The Mandalorian.' Learn about the actress here.
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 […]
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 […]
Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.
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 […]
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. […]
Kara Kay is expanding her tribe.
The Survivor alum—who placed fourth on the reality show's 37th season David vs. Goliath back in 2018 after The White Lotus creator Mike White defeated her in a...
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 […]
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 […]
The people in Kelley Mack’s life are still reeling from her loss.
Following The Walking Death actress’ death on Aug. 2 at the age of 33 following a battle with a type of cancer called diffuse...
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,” […]
Short answer: There’s a drivetrain on it! We go over the battery, sensors, and other components that make your electric bicycle go.
If you're a cat or dog mom, you know how annoying it can be to clear your home of pet hair, no matter how much you love your fur baby.
Enter the Chom Chom pet hair remover, which makes pet hair...
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The perfect kitchen companions, these versatile blenders can whip up breakfasts, dips, milkshakes, cocktails, and everything in between.
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 […]
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 […]
In an age of wavering consensus and widening divisions, music reflects the times more than ever. One factor missing from the discussion of this year’s song of the summer? The Donald Trump of it all.
If you think your summer closet is ready, sorry babe, it’s not. Linen is the unsung hero of every cute and casual hot-weather outfit, and we found the breeziest styles under $75.
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This Modern Family star is embracing a new chapter.
Though she was known as Aubrey Anderson-Emmons while portraying Lily on the beloved sitcom, the 18-year-old has changed her moniker to Frances...
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 […]
CFO Lin Tao mentioned Sonyâs beleaguered phone brand at the companyâs recent financial results presentation, calling it “a very important business for us,” according to CNET Japan. You could have fooled me. Sonyâs last two Xperia 1 flagships have skipped the US market entirely, and it appears to be pulling back in Europe too. It […]
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 […]
If you’ve been waiting to refresh your activewear drawer, now’s your chance. Athleta’s Summer Sale is officially on, and nearly everything is up to 50% off, including bestselling leggings for $49,...
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We might finally see the first iPhone browsers built on top of third-party engines now that Japanese regulators have taken up the issue. Appleâs 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 Japanâs Smartphone Act could change […]
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 […]
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 […]