Russian government hackers said to be behind US federal court filing system hack: report

Officials are reportedly blaming a recent breach of the U.S. federal court's filing system on Russia, whose hackers used the access to snoop on midlevel criminal cases in the New York City area and other jurisdictions.

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League of Legends is testing a new WASD control scheme, 16 years in

Riot Games is going to slowly introduce a WASD-based control scheme to League of Legends, which previously relied on point and click controls. “We believe that offering WASD controls will provide a fresh yet familiar way to play for both new players and veterans of the Rift without changing what makes League, League,” Riot says. […]

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Krafton claims former Subnautica 2 devs ‘lost interest’ in developing game

Krafton has fired another shot in its legal battle with former executives of Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds, who filed a lawsuit last month, claiming the South Korean publisher undermined the game’s release to avoid paying them a bonus. In its response, Krafton claims that the three plaintiffs, Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire, […]

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UK government suggests deleting files to save water

Can deleting old emails and photos help the UK tackle ongoing drought this year? That’s the hope, according to recommendations for the public included in a press release today from the National Drought Group. There are far bigger steps companies and policymakers can take to conserve water of course, but drought has gotten bad enough […]

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Anthropic just made its latest move in the AI coding wars

The AI coding wars are heating up. One of the main battlegrounds? "Context windows," or an AI model's working memory - the amount of text it can take into account when it's coming up with an answer. On that front, Anthropic just gained some ground. Today, the AI startup announced a 5x increase in its […]

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Ultimate Ears’ Wonderboom 4 speaker is cheaper than ever at 40 percent off

If you’re hosting a small get-together or hangout at the park, a small speaker like the UE Wonderboom 4 can provide the soundtrack. It’s the kind of gadget that fades into the background yet remains as important as the food and drink. And right now, it’s down to just $59.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, Best […]

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Quick fixes: bring back Google Photos classic search instead of ‘Ask Photos’ Gemini AI

Issue You just want to search your archived photos, instead of interacting with an AI assistant. Quick fix Inside the app, tap the Google account button at top-right, then go to Photos settings > Preferences > Gemini features in Photos, and turn off either "Search with Ask Photos" or "Use Gemini in Photos". The full […]

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Perplexity offers to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion

Perplexity has just offered to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion — a bid that’s far more than the AI search startup itself is valued at, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. The startup sent the unsolicited bid on Tuesday, just months after Perplexity said it would buy Chrome if the […]

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AI companies are chasing government users with steep discounts

Ever since the launch of ChatGPT, AI companies have been racing to gain a foothold in government in more ways than one. Most recently, that's meant luring government users with attractive low prices for their products. Within the last week, both OpenAI and Anthropic have introduced special prices for government versions of their generative AI […]

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Apple Cinemas responds to Apple lawsuit

Apple Cinemas, a theater chain not affiliated with Apple, has responded to Apple’s recent lawsuit over alleged trademark infringement, as reported by MacRumors. In its lawsuit, Apple alleged that Apple Cinemas and owner Sand Media have tried to “capitalize on the highly-regarded Apple brand” in connection with an “aggressive nationwide expansion.” “We are committed to […]

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Blackwater’s founder would like to sell you a privacy phone made in the USA

Unplugged, a company cofounded and backed by Erik Prince, who is also the founder of infamous private military contractor Blackwater, has just released a new version of its "privacy-first" UP Phone that will be made in the US - at some point. The original UP Phone was described by the company as "the ultimate privacy-focused […]

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Terraform co-founder Do Kwon pleads guilty over $40 billion crypto collapse

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud three years after his collapsed cryptocurrency firm wiped out $40 billion in funds, according to a report from Bloomberg. Kwon entered his plea in a New York court on Tuesday as part of a deal reached with prosecutors that reduced his charges. […]

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Anthropic takes aim at OpenAI, offers Claude to ‘all three branches of government’ for $1

Anthropic’s escalation – a response to OpenAI’s attempt to undercut the competition – is a strategic play meant to broaden the company’s foothold in federal AI usage. 

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‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 Featured Easter Egg Fans Haven’t Noticed

The Summer I Turned Pretty fans are always on the lookout for possible Easter eggs, but there is one they definitely missed in the show’s third and final season. Creator Jenny Han opened up about the onscreen nod during an interview with Entertainment Weekly published August 6. “I do make a cameo in this episode,” […]

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Travis Kelce Admits He ‘Slipped’ Last Season While ‘Being an Entertainer’

Travis Kelce acknowledged his off-the-field pursuits impacted his performance for the Kansas City Chiefs last season. “I think it might have slipped a little bit because I did have a little bit more focus in trying to set myself up,” Kelce, 35, said in his GQ cover story, which was published on Tuesday, August 12. […]

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Influencer Couple Dead After ‘Devastating’ Off-Roading Accident

Influencers Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans have died in an off-roading accident. The couple’s family announced the news on Monday, August 11, alongside a photo of the twosome smiling while posing in front of a mountain. “With unimaginable heartache, the families of Matthew Peter Yeomans and Stacey Tourout would like to advise that we lost […]

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New Report Shares More Insight Into Prince Harry and Prince William’s Feud

Several royal experts have thoughts on the future of Prince Harry and Prince William’s relationship, and it seems there’s no faith for a reconciliation between the brothers. “The rift is very profound and very long-lasting,” British historian Robert Lacey told People in their royal family cover story released on Tuesday, August 12. “It will not […]

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Uber Freight CEO Lior Ron leaves to join self-driving startup Waabi as COO

Self-driving truck maker Waabi has hired autonomous vehicle industry veteran and Uber Freight CEO, Lior Ron, to step in as chief operating officer, as the startup looks to scale its commercial operations ahead of its planned launch of driverless trucks on public highways later this year.

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Apple’s latest MacBook Pro with M4 is down to its lowest price to date

The MacBook Pro 14 with M4 is one of our top laptop recommendations for students, and it’s currently $1,299 ($300 off), an all-time low price at Amazon and Best Buy. In our tests, Apple’s entry-level pro laptop was powerful enough to process high-resolution raw files in Adobe’s Lightroom Classic without slowing down. It also easily […]

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Google is adding a new way to personalize the news you see

Google is making it easier to see news from your favorite outlets. A new feature, called “preferred sources,” will let you choose the outlets you want to see featured the most in Search’s “top stories” section. Google’s top stories hub appears when you search for something related to a current event, and displays a bunch […]

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Pebblebee’s AirTag alternative can now share your real-time location in an emergency

In July, Pebblebee announced a new safety feature for its Clip location tracker. Called Alert, it turns the Apple AirTag alternative into a panic alarm. Rapidly pressing the Clip’s button activates a flashing light and loud 97-decibel siren while also triggering Pebblebee’s mobile app to send a browser link of your current location to a […]

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All of the Easter Eggs — And Fan Theories — About Taylor Swift’s 12th Album

Can Taylor Swift really hint at something three years in advance? As fans unpack the announcement of her 12th album, all signs might be pointing to yes. Swift nearly broke the internet (once again) on Monday, August 11, with the help of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, whose “New Heights” podcast teased a special guest would […]

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Samsung has launched its first Micro RGB TV with improved color accuracy

First teased at CES 2025, Samsung has finally launched a TV featuring the company’s new Micro RGB backlight technology. The 115-inch TV is first launching in South Korea for over $32,000, according to SamMobile, but Samsung says it’s coming to the US next, followed by a wider global rollout with more size options. Samsung’s Micro […]

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Jennifer Garner Convinced Us to Upgrade to Bento Boxes for School and Work

It’s that time of year when parents everywhere must remember what it’s like to pack daily school lunches again. Jennifer Garner is inspiring us to pack smarter by skipping the baggies and opting for nifty bento boxes. And trust Us, these lunch essentials on Amazon will make the morning rush so much simpler with options, […]

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Travis Kelce Gets Candid About His Parents Donna and Ed’s Divorce

Travis Kelce opened up about the erosion of his parents’ marriage and the impact it had on his childhood and adolescence.  The Kansas City Chiefs star’s parents, Donna and Ed, got divorced after 28 years of marriage while he was a student-athlete at the University of Cincinnati. Travis played for the Bearcats from 2008 to […]

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Trump screwed over Nvidia’s Chinese sales, then let them happen

Hello there, world! Welcome to the first issue of Regulator, a newsletter about the collision between Big Tech and Washington. If you enjoy this, consider subscribing to get this newsletter weekly and everything The Verge has to offer. For anyone who subscribed via our Instagram announcement: I am so, so sorry that I didn't use […]

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Sling TV’s $5 pass buys you one day of cable TV

Sling TV has launched a new option that lets you watch live content without signing up for a streaming or cable subscription. Now, you can pay $4.99 for a “day pass,” offering 24 hours of live and on-demand access to several channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, TNT, A&E, Disney Channel, CNN, and others. Sling TV […]

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Travis Kelce Says Taylor Loves Football So Much That She Reads Injury Reports

Travis Kelce has converted Taylor Swift into the ultimate NFL supporter. “I sort of made her a football fan,” Kelce, 35, said in a GQ profile, published on Tuesday, August 12. “She is the most engulfed fan now. She knows what the injury reports look like. She understands what special situations are, third and short […]

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Jonas Brothers Throw Parents a Surprise 40th Anniversary Party

It’s time to “Celebrate!” The Jonas Brothers threw their parents, Kevin Jonas Sr. and Denise Jonas, a surprise party for their 40th wedding anniversary, Us Weekly can exclusively reveal. The black-tie bash was held on Monday, August 11, in the New York metropolitan area, a source tells Us. It included “all their loved ones from […]

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Steven Sr. Finally Returns on ‘The McBee Dynasty’ Amid FBI Investigation

Steven “Steve” McBee Sr. made his first appearance on season 2 of The McBee Dynasty — seven episodes in — after the patriarch remained largely offscreen while weathering an FBI investigation. During the Monday, August 11, episode of the hit Bravo series, Steve appeared on the show for the first time this season after reuniting […]

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Alien: Earth is a brilliant and terrifying expansion of the franchise

While the monsters in each of the nine Alien movies have been a little bit different, the nefarious corporate forces have remained the same. Ridley Scott's original Alien didn't need to mention Weyland-Yutani by name for it to be clear that a singular mega-company had cornered the market on space exploration. But subsequent Alien films […]

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Travis Kelce Recalls How He ‘Fell In Love’ With Girlfriend Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce offered a new glimpse into how his connection with Taylor Swift evolved into a serious relationship. “Whenever I’m with her, it feels like we’re just regular people,” Kelce, 35, said in his GQ cover story, which was published on Tuesday, August 12. “When there is not a camera on us, we’re just two […]

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Anna Delvey Addresses Claim Her Photo Shoot Rabbits Were Dumped in NYC Park

Anna Delvey broke her silence after being accused of dumping rabbits in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park after using them in a photo shoot. Delvey, 34, posed in New York City for a photo shoot earlier this month where she was holding two rabbits on a leash. The snaps were taken by photographer Jasper Soloff before a […]

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Australian court finds Apple, Google abused app store market power

Epic Games has just secured a win in its crusade against Apple and Google's app store policies: The Federal Court of Australia on Tuesday ruled that Apple and Google's engaged in anti-competitive conduct when it came to their respective app stores, ABC News reported.

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Sam Altman is right and wrong about the future of photos

I'm annoyed, not for the first time, by something Sam Altman has said. But this time it's because I'm annoyed at how much I agree with what he's saying - even though I think his statement is kind of bullshit. In a recent interview, journalist Cleo Abram asked Altman how people will be able to […]

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Does Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Playlist Include New Album’s 1st Lyrics?

Taylor Swift just announced her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, and fans think they’ve already spotted the first lyrics from the new era. As part of her announcement, Swift, 35, shared a new Spotify playlist titled, “And, baby, that’s show business for you ❤️‍🔥.” As Swifties were quick to note, this is not […]

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Will Chris Lee Remain on ‘Tracker’ After Eric Graise, Abby McEnany’s Exits?

Justin Hartley‘s Tracker has faced several surprise cast exits — but what is Chris Lee‘s status on the show? Before news broke in July about Eric Graise and Abby McEnany exiting the show, executive producer Elwood Reid addressed Lee’s future as Randy. “Randy came in and also gave something to the show that was different. […]

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The Hair Wax Stick Sarah Jessica Parker Has Been Using for 20 Years Is $15

If there’s one thing Sarah Jessica Parker always gets right (besides her iconic shoe game), it’s her effortlessly chic hair. Whether she’s on the red carpet or reprising her role as Carrie Bradshaw, her polished-yet-touchable hairstyles always turn heads. So when the And Just Like That star revealed one of her longtime styling secrets, we […]

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