As AI companions from companies like Replika, Character AI, and Nomi AI abound, love is no longer strictly human. In this debate, we ask the question of whether it should be, or whether dating an AI could be better than dating a human.
People with Apple developer accounts have had all the fun with the iOS 26 beta so far (and yes, if you missed it, there's a new naming system now), but now that the public betas are out, anyone can try the new features. Setting up the public beta is slightly less involved than setting up […]
In an earnings call Wednesday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk "let the cat out of the bag": The new, more affordable electric vehicle the company has been touting for over a year, and that has been singled out as the one thing that could pull Tesla out of its sales rut, wasn't new at all. It […]
The late wrestler rose to fame throughout the 1980s but continued to make headlines for the rest of his life. Learn about Hogan's career and net worth here.
Apple released iOS 26 in public beta. Here's everything you can expect, from the Liquid Glass design to features powered by Apple Intelligence.
Apple recently announced iOS 26, the next major software update for iPhones, and itâs packed with a whole bunch of new features. The biggest change is a new design, but there are lots of smaller improvements and additions as well that could make a difference in how you use your iPhone every day. If you […]
Apple's macOS Tahoe 26 public beta is finally available, and with it the same Liquid Glass design language that's coming to the rest of Apple's operating systems. It's a simultaneously weird yet milquetoast update. I've been testing the developer beta on an M4 MacBook Air since WWDC in June, and after using it through to […]
If you want to give Liquid Glass - Apple's new design language in iOS 26 - an uncharitable nickname, well, it's right there for the taking. The new look has its fair share of haters, and I fully expected to be one of them when I downloaded the beta. But while there are aspects of […]
I've gone back and forth over the years on whether or not I can actually work from an iPad. The answer has always been: sort of. I can write on an iPad. I can edit on an iPad. So, I guess I've always been able to "work" from an iPad. But with a Magic Keyboard […]
Apple just launched the watchOS 26 public beta, which means everyone can now try the latest software heading to the Apple Watch this fall. That includes new Apple Intelligence features, such as Workout Buddy, new messaging features, the Wrist Flick gesture, and more. I've been using the developer beta and have some thoughts to share. […]
Apple has officially released the first public betas for its next major software updates. The list of new betas includes iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26. The biggest thing youâll notice about the software updates is that they have a new design language Apple is calling âLiquid Glass.â The […]
Linda Hogan took a look back at her time with ex Hulk Hogan during his final days.
Just four days before the wrestling legend died at the age of 71, his ex—they were married for 26 years until...
Google's new Search Labs experiment will organize the search results using AI smarts.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella didnât send a company-wide memo when the software maker laid off as many as 9,000 employees earlier this month. Now, Nadella is finally addressing whatâs on many Microsoft employeeâs minds: layoffs. âI want to speak to whatâs been weighing heavily on me, and what I know many of you are thinking […]
Teddi Mellencamp is not hiding the hard parts of her cancer battle.
After the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared that her cancer had progressed to stage four in February, she gave fans...
Kim Kardashian is keeping up with her cinched couture.
After all, the Kardashians star isn’t afraid to elevate her looks with tiny vintage corsets. And recently, she worked with Mugler to add...
Hulk is survived by his two children – daughter Brooke and son Nick. Learn all about the Hogan family here.
Mary Peltola is getting to the bottom of her husband’s death.
Nearly two years ago, the former Alaskan Congresswoman’s husband Eugene Peltola Jr. was killed in a plane crash when the small...
Hulk Hogan’s love life made headlines for decades. Learn about his wife at the time of his death and his two former marriages.
In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an “internationally wrongful act”—meaning countries could face legal consequences for harming the planet.
Get to know Billy Joel’s current wife, Alexis Roderick, and revisit his past marriages to Christie Brinkley, Katie Lee, and Elizabeth Weber.
Kylie Kelce is tossing online negativity in the trash.
While reminiscing about her husband Jason Kelce’s 13 seasons in the NFL and how he would be whisked away for summer preseason training camp...
EMTs were reportedly called in to the late WWE legend's Clearwater, Florida, home on July 24. Find out everything we know so far about his death here.
Googleâs rumored Pixel Watch 4 may charge on its side rather than on its back, based on leaked official renders of the watch published by Android Headlines. The watch may also get a roughly 25 percent improvement in charging speed over the Pixel Watch 3. Without charging contacts on the back, the Pixel Watch 4 […]
Samantha Busch is sharing insight into a painful period in her and husband Kyle Busch’s marriage.
Not long after welcoming their first child Brexton, 10, using in vitro fertilization (IVF) in...
New details have emerged in Anne Burrell’s death investigation.
The beloved Food Network star died by suicide at the age of 55 on June 17, the New York City medical examiner's office confirmed to...
Security flaws in Airportr, a door-to-door luggage checking service used by 10 airlines, let hackers access user data and even gain privileges that would have let them redirect or steal luggage.
Earlier this year, I heard that Microsoft engineers were preparing server capacity for OpenAI's next-generation GPT-5 model, arriving as soon as late May. After some additional testing and delays, sources familiar with OpenAI's plans tell me that GPT-5 is now expected to launch as early as next month. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed on […]
The wrestling world is mourning the loss of one of its greatest legends.
Hulk Hogan, a star in the WWE, has died at his Clearwater Florida home, his rep confirmed to NBC LA July 24. He was 71....
Amazon launches a more affordable, $250 Colorsoft Kindle and a version for kids.
A senior software engineer for Turso, Thorpe is part of an experimental program in the Maine state prison system that allows incarcerated people to work remote jobs from custody.
Google will officially deprecate links generated with its URL shortening tool next month. On August 25th, 2025, all links in the âhttps://goo.gl/*â format will no longer work and return a 404 error message. Google shut down its URL shortener in 2019, citing âchanges weâve seen in how people find content on the internet.â Links created […]
Netflix and Spotify teamed up to launch a golf-inspired game as a way to promote âHappy Gilmore 2,â which premieres on Netflix this Friday.
Exclusive: The popular "leaking and cracking" forum left one of its databases exposed to the internet without a password, exposing the IP addresses of its users logging in.
Google is readying its next set of hardware announcements, and has already confirmed that the Pixel 10 series is launching next month. We even know what one of the phones looks like, thanks to the official image up above. But beyond the few tidbits Google has shared officially, thereâs an awful lot more we think […]
A Chinese man with no medical training is injecting cancer patients with a toxic bleach solution; a full course of treatment runs $20,000. He’s now working to bring the unproven treatment to the US.
Itâs been a long time coming, but EA is finally ready to show off the next Battlefield. The new game, dubbed Battlefield 6, takes place during some kind of wide-ranging war; the debut trailer opens with a presidential address punctuated by explosions and destruction that seem to be happening all over the world. There’s not […]
One of the most popular platforms for AI-assisted programming says the next era of vibe coding is all about supercharging error detection.
Memories.ai's platform can process up to 10 million hours of video. For companies with a lot of video to analyze, the startup wants to provide a contextual layer, complete with searchable indexing, tagging, segments and aggregation.
"We're getting a lot of stuff that looks like gold, but it's actually just crap,â said the founder of one security testing firm. AI-generated security vulnerability reports are already having an effect on bug hunting, for better and worse.
The Real Housewives of Orange County are bringing the heat.
E! News can exclusively reveal the Bravo series' season 19 opening credits featuring sassy one-liners from SoCal's spiciest stars.
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Itâs annoying to think about school starting in the middle of summer, but weâve already begun to see glimpses of back-to-school deals, including a discount on the AirPods Max (USB-C) that brings them down to $449.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Appleâs latest over-ear headphones share many features with its earbuds, but […]
John Goodman shares his daughter with his wife, Anna Beth Goodman. Find out more about her here.
The Goncalves family read victim impact statements in court before Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences in prison.
On July 21st, 6,669-year-old demon queen Ironmouse, posted an 11-minute video explaining that she is leaving her talent management agency, VShojo. Ironmouse is a VTuber, or âvirtual YouTuberâ â a type of a streamer who doesnât typically show their human face, instead creating elaborate digital personas to create content. âI recently found out that for […]
Figma Make, the prompt-to-app coding tool that Figma introduced earlier this year, is now available for all users. Similar to AI coding tools like Googleâs Gemini Code Assist and Microsoftâs GitHub Copilot, Figma Make allows users to build working prototypes and apps using natural language descriptions, instead of needing to have innate coding skills. While […]
Ozzy Osbourne might’ve been going through changes, but luckily, he had his daughter by his side.
Days before the Black Sabbath frontman died following a yearslong battle with Parkinson’s disease,...
A promo video of the new brick-built Nintendo collaboration has some people confused as to what your $60 will buy you.
Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon’s new honey is raising eyebrows.
Months after the Mama June: Family Crisis star and her ex-husband, Josh Efird, called it quits after six years of marriage, she formed a...
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ romance isn’t all that it seems.
Indeed, the Live with Kelly and Mark hosts recently shared what people get wrong about their nearly 30-year marriage.
“We don’t...
New details are shedding light on Bryan Kohberger.
Hours after the 30-year-old was sentenced to life in prison for the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, authorities...
Right now, there are five Fujifilm cameras that are using the exact same 40MP sensor. So picking the right one for you can be confusing, but fret not. Most Fuji cameras offer similar results, and your choice might come down to just the form factor. The good news is that Fujifilm's latest camera, the X-E5, […]
Indiegogo is being acquired by the board game crowdfunding platform Gamefound, which plans on âintegrating Indiegogoâs global community of 38 million members with Gamefoundâs state-of-the-art crowdfunding technology,â the companies announced this morning. Gamefound has built âthe best tech in crowdfunding, hands down,â Indiegogo CEO Julie dePontbriand tells The Verge. âBy joining forces, we’re aligning with […]
If youâre like me, then lately youâve scrolled past something on social media and thought, âWait, was that real?â Deepfakes are everywhere, and theyâre getting a lot more convincing. That brings me to my Decoder guest today: Gaurav Misra, the CEO of Captions. You may not have heard of Captions yet, but youâve probably seen […]
If you're anything like us, you're living in lululemon Align right now—and for good reason. The fabric is buttery-soft, breathable, and basically feels like a second skin. But scoring core colors...
iRobotâs first roller mop-equipped robovac has a unique trick to help keep your carpets dry. Announced this week, the Roomba Max 705 Combo is an upgraded version of the robovac iRobot launched in April, offering a âfirst-of-its-kindâ mop cover that it automatically deploys when cleaning carpets. Unlike with mopping pads, many robovacs with roller mops […]
The 'Piano Man' artist had to cancel his upcoming 2025 concerts due to a concerning diagnosis. Learn all about it here.
The revamped Zenbivy Light Bed still uses the company’s clever quilt-and-sheet sleeping system, but sheds some ounces for ultralight backpackers.
The 'Uptown Girl' hitmaker opens up about the road to stardom, love and failures in his documentary, 'And So It Goes.' Find out when part 2 premieres.
A new bob-shell has entered the villa.
Indeed, Love Island’s Iris Kendall has celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton to thank for her new look. In a July 23 TikTok video shared by Chris, he...
Khloe Kardashian sticks to her kids’ routine—no matter what.
The Kardashians star recently shared that while she allows herself to take trips away from her and ex Tristan Thompson’s kids True, 7,...
The future of fertility is here.
As part of an IVF technique legalized a decade ago in the U.K., doctors told the BBC, eight babies have been born using the genetic material from three separate...
There's now a Kindle Colorsoft Kids, plus a cheaper, 16GB version of the main Colorsoft.
LegalOn, which provides AI-powered contract review software for legal teams, has raised $50 million in a Series C round.
Snap Map's new "Home Safe" feature sends one-time alerts to friends, so you don't need to remember to message others that you're back safely.
The feature is launching in the United States today, letting users try on apparel items in Google's Shopping Graph across Search, Google Shopping and product results on Google Images.
Google is injecting more generative AI into its online shopping experience in Search. An upcoming feature for AI Mode will generate images of outfits and decor ideas based on user descriptions, to help people find visually similar products. Also launching is a new tool that allows people to virtually try on clothes. The new AI […]
Snapchat is launching a new Home Safe feature that makes it easier to inform your loved ones when you have arrived safely after making your way home. Building on the app’s existing location capabilities, Snapchatâs Home Safe allows you to send an automatic alert to chat conversations with friends to let them know youâre back […]
After launching the Kindle Colorsoft last year â its first Kindle with a color screen â Amazon is adding two new iterations of the e-reader to its lineup today: a cheaper Colorsoft with 16GB of storage for $249.99 and a kids-focused bundle for $269.99. The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition will still be available for $279.99. […]
A little self-care can go a long way in improving your mental, emotional, and physical health. Maybe that means adding a face mask to your skincare routine, taking time to journal, or putting on a...
SteelSeries’ latest wireless and wired Rival 3 Gen 3 are the budget gaming mice to beat.
This corporate laptop brings back the replaceable battery.
Apple announced some big changes to its device protection plans this week with the introduction of AppleCare One. The new service lets you protect three devices for $19.99 per month. That means things like your Apple TV, AirPods Max, and iPad can be covered under one plan at a cost that doesn't fluctuate. And every […]
Taylor Swift may not dress like your typical WAG. Her look is more ’90s rom-com heroine than Instagram glam, but just as camera-ready. Case in point: The plaid mini skirt she wore to a Chiefs game last December. And right now, it’s on sale. It’s sweet, preppy and slightly nostalgic. It’s the kind of outfit […]
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.
Samsung makes the right improvements with its latest folding phones, but it could still go further.
Itâs the first such product to reach the market, and it could unlock a host of fattened-up meat alternatives.
You've been waiting for it and now it's back: Color Wow Dream Coat for curly hair is finally in stock!
Color Wow Dream Coat for curly hair is a one-step solution for frizz-free, crunch-free...
Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi is sharing his memories of the late rocker. Osbourne died at age 76 on Tuesday, July 22, following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Just weeks before his death, he reunited with Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler for one final Black Sabbath concert at Villa Park stadium in […]
The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. Our favorite machines here can turn your barista into a stranger.
In a measure that flouts the FDA, Florida says doctors can give unapproved stem-cell therapies for wound care, pain management, or orthopedic purposes.
Unless you subscribed to Starz in the last five years, the crime drama Hightown may have flown completely under your radar. This series debuted on Starz in 2020, and it had a three-season run before reaching a satisfying conclusion. Now, Hightown is streaming on Netflix for the first time ever. Hightown isn’t some R-rated police […]
Putting on a dress should get you excited, but we get it: a bloated tummy totally crushes the mood and makes a loungewear set seem like the best option. Luckily, you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort when you’re bloated. Amazon’s fashion section is overflowing with smocked dresses that cinch without squeezing, giving you […]
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is finally here, and it's just as dreamy as expected. Every year, I treat this moment like a beauty holiday—when all my favorite luxury brands go on rare,...
Don’t stop, keep it moving, put your drinks up and raise them to Jennifer Lopez.The "On the Floor" singer turned 56 July 24 and kicked off the celebrations by dropping her new song "Birthday."J.Lo...
The surviving roommates of the four University of Idaho students murdered by Bryan Kohberger spoke out at his sentencing hearing on Wednesday, July 23. Kohberger, 30, was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences after pleading guilty earlier this month to the murders of Maddie Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. Mogen, Goncalves and […]
The indie-focused open gaming marketplace Itch.io has abruptly deindexed adult content from its browse and search pages, warning that some games will be permanently removed from the platform. In a blog post on Thursday, Itch.io creator Leaf Corcoran said that the update was due to concerns that the websiteâs payment processors had âabout the nature […]
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now in production, and thanks to Anne Hathaway, aka Andy Sachs, we now have a glimpse into the film’s gorgeous fashion looks! Just this week, Hathaway posted a first-look photo from the film with the caption “Andy Sachs 2025,” and we’re downright obsessed with her picture-perfect pinstripe suit! Lucky […]
Lisa Vanderpump is firing back at former Vanderpump Rules costar Scheana Shay. Shay, 40, recently accused Vanderpump, 64, of using “my real-life pain to launch her TV empire,” alleging that the restaurateur knew about Shay’s affair with actor Eddie Cibrian before Shay filmed with Cibrian’s ex, Brandi Glanville, on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. […]
If you have a large bust, you know the struggle of finding a chic summer dress that’s equal parts comfortable, classy and flattering. Most flowy dresses tent out while tight-fitting ones squeeze or highlight insecurities. The key is finding a dress that offers support and drapes over the midsection to balance your silhouette — and […]
Gisele Bündchen is sharing a rare glimpse of her new baby. The Brazilian supermodel took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 23, to celebrate her 45th birthday and included some snaps of her newborn, whom she welcomed with boyfriend Joaquim Valente in February. The sweet pics include her little one hanging out with her family and […]
Freddie Prinze Jr. thinks he should be getting more credit for Matthew Lillard’s career. In a Men’s Health “Stress Test” video, which was published on Wednesday, July 23, Prinze Jr was grilled about which of his past film and TV shows caused him stress when he made the remark. Prinze Jr, 49, has starred alongside […]
How did steamy, short soap operas that originated in China become the hottest thing in Hollywood, seemingly overnight?
Bindi Irwin named her daughter Grace Warrior, knowing from personal experience that some of life's challenges may require every last ounce of fighting spirit to overcome.
The Australian...
Bryan Kohberger will spend life in prison without parole for murdering four university students. Kohberger, 30, was sentenced to four lifetimes in prison on Wednesday, July 23, after he broke into a house in Moscow, Idaho in November, 22, killing four of the six people in the 1122 King Road home they shared. Maddie Mogen, […]
Ozzy Osbourne enjoyed sweet moments with his family days before his death, a resurfaced video filmed by daughter Kelly shows. The clip was reportedly posted by Kelly via her Instagram Story on Sunday July 20, just two days before her dad’s death, according to the Daily Mail on Wednesday, July 23. The touching footage showed […]
Erik Menendez isn't out of the woods yet.
His wife Tammi Menendez shared an update on Erik's health after the 54-year-old—who is serving 50 years to life in prison along with brother Lyle Menendez...
Lisa is providing insight into how she feels born again after a show.
The Blackpink member revealed the delicious snack she rejuvenates herself with after a concert—and the tasty treat has...
Jessica Simpson isn’t letting a little wardrobe mishap get in the way of her comeback! The singer, 44, suffered a wardrobe malfunction on the Wednesday, July 23 edition of Today when she took to the stage with new music after a 15-year hiatus. During the show, she performed a medley of her past hits, such […]