Tesla’s graphics are about to get Unreal

Tesla’s in-car visualizations for features like Autopilot and Full Self-Driving might be getting an upgrade with a switch to Epic Games’ Unreal Engine. As reported by Not a Tesla App, Tesla hacker greentheonly says they found evidence of the change in Tesla’s 2025.20 firmware for Tesla Model S and Model X cars with AMD chips. […]

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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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South Carolina’s Shane Beamer Defends Wife’s Cookies After Baking Controversy

University of South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer had some very serious business to address during a preseason press conference with reporters.  “I do have a statement to make,” Beamer, 48, said on Tuesday, August 12. “I think my wife is getting some undue criticism on the cookies that she makes.” Beamer was referencing […]

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Margaret Qualley Awkwardly Responds to Question About Taylor Swift’s New Music

Margaret Qualley seemed a bit confused as to why she was being asked about Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, in a recent interview. During an appearance on the Today Show on Wednesday, August 13, Qualley, 30 — who’s friends with Swift, 35, and married to her longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff — […]

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Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Relationship Timeline

Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are not the likeliest pair. Thrust into the spotlight amid Kennedy’s 2024 bid for the presidency, the couple has done their best to keep their personal life out of the public eye. While Americans speculate about how their seemingly different world views mesh, Curb Your […]

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Kat Stickler Clarifies Pregnancy Comments After Cheeky Video With New BF

Kat Stickler learned quickly that a cheeky social media comment can spark pregnancy rumors — and they spread fast. “My loves I’m not pregnant!” Stickler, 30, clarified via her Instagram on Tuesday, August 12, after posting a video with the playful caption, “aaaand I’m pregnant” featuring her new boyfriend. The influencer teased, “Also I would […]

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Travis Kelce’s Dad Ed Reacts to Taylor Swift’s Album ‘Life of a Showgirl’

Travis Kelce’s dad, Ed Kelce, has no doubts that mastermind Taylor Swift’s 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, will be great. One day after Swift, 35, announced the new LP in a sneak peek at her first-ever appearance on boyfriend Travis and brother Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, Ed, 73, reacted to the big […]

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Why Cricket Star Tymal Mills Can’t Display OnlyFans Logo During Tournaments

British cricket star Tymal Mills will not be allowed to display the OnlyFans logo on any part of his uniform to promote his newly launched account. In order to add the logo onto his cricket bat, Mills, 33, would need to gain approval from the England and Wales Cricket Board. According to BBC Sport, the […]

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I Just Watched One of 2025’s Most Anticipated New Shows — Is It Worth Streaming?

It’s taken over half a decade for Alien: Earth to come to fruition, but this FX original series has finally come to Hulu with a two-episode premiere. The Alien franchise itself has had several ups and downs since Ridley Scott‘s original movie made Sigourney Weaver a star back in 1979. Directors like James Cameron and David […]

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Taylor Swift FaceTimed Brittany Mahomes After Recording ‘New Heights’

Taylor Swift’s first call after recording her “New Heights” podcast episode was to Brittany Mahomes. “I knew before y’all did just because they called me after the podcast was done,” Patrick, 29, said during a press conference at the Kansas City Chiefs training camp on Wednesday, August 13. “They didn’t call me, they called Brittany, […]

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Snoop Dogg Issues Spooky Warning in ‘Don’t Go in That House Bitch’ Trailer

Snoop Dogg wants everyone to stay away from the residence in the new horror film Don’t Go in That House, Bitch! In Us Weekly’s exclusive first look at the upcoming film’s trailer, a young woman stands in front of a spooky building asking if a man named Clark is “OK” after hearing him in distress. […]

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‘The Road’ Trailer Reveals Grand Prize of Blake Shelton, Keith Urban’s Show

The newest trailer for Taylor Sheridan‘s reality competition series — featuring country music legends Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Gretchen Wilson — reveals exactly how much money is up for grabs for the winner. Us Weekly‘s exclusive look at the extended trailer reveals that the grand prize amounts to $250,000 and a record deal — […]

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Teddi Mellencamp Says Brandon Blackstock’s Death ‘Really Hit Me Hard’

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp had an unexpected reaction to Brandon Blackstock’s death following her own skin cancer battle. “The Brandon Blackstock story really hit me hard this week,” Mellencamp, 44, said on the Wednesday, August 13, episode of her “Two T’s in a Pod” podcast. “I wish I had missed […]

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Madeline Gaudreau Shares Message She Never Got to Say to Late Husband

Madeline Gaudreau is remembering her late husband, Matthew, as someone who sincerely wanted to be a father — and as the person who made her a mother. “Thank you for making me a mom,” Madeline said in a Wednesday, August 13, appearance on Good Morning America when asked what she would say to Matthew if […]

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Jason Duggar’s Wife Maddie Explains Why They’re Waiting to Have Kids

Jason Duggar and his wife, Maddie Duggar, opened up about why they are waiting to have children. During an appearance on his sister Jinger Duggar and her husband Jeremy Vuolo’s “Jinger and Jeremy” podcast on Wednesday, August 13, Jason, 25, initially faked out his sister by pretending he and Maddie were expecting their first child. […]

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Jenna Ortega’s Stylist Laughs as ‘Wednesday’ Star Struggles in Tight Skirt

Jenna Ortega takes her looks seriously. The Wednesday actress’ stylist, Enrique Melendez, took to Instagram Stories on Tuesday, August 12, to give fans an inside look at what it really took for Ortega, 22, to wear a fitted Dilara Findikoglu dress while doing press for the Netflix show in South Korea. In the clip, Melendez […]

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Former Royal Staffers Who Spoke Out About Prince Harry and Prince William

Some former royal family staffers have spoken about their experiences working for The Firm — and they’re not shy about discussing Prince William and Prince Harry. Josh Kettler, for one, was Harry and wife Meghan Markle’s chief of staff for three months before parting ways with Team Sussex in June 2024. His departure sparked rumors […]

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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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Kandi Burruss Recalls Sending Letter of Support to Judge for Todd Chrisley

Kandi Burruss is opening up about her close friendship with Todd Chrisley. “I always enjoyed talking to you. We always had a great friendship, even when you were going through what you were going through,” Burruss, 49, shared on the Wednesday, August 13, episode of the “Chrisley Confessions” podcast. “We were constantly communicating, and I […]

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Why ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Fans Ask Manny Jacinto to ‘Choke Them’

Manny Jacinto is still getting used to the public’s love of some of his TV roles — especially when Star Wars fans are still asking him to choke them. During Cosmopolitan’s video series “Blind Date,” which was posted on Tuesday, August 12, Jacinto, 37, was asked about the most shocking interactions he has had. “I […]

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Travis Kelce’s Ex Teammate Recalls the Chiefs’ Reaction to ‘Catching Kelce’

It is almost hard to believe that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce once had his own dating show, in which he dated 50 women — one from each state — in the hopes of finding a girlfriend. Fortunately for Swifties everywhere, he was unsuccessful and the show, titled Catching Kelce, lasted only one […]

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Dad of Brandon Blackstock’s GF Pays Tribute to ‘My Daughter’s Soulmate’

The father of Brandon Blackstock’s girlfriend, Brittney Marie Jones, paid tribute to the late talent manager following Blackstock’s death at age 48 last week. “Yesterday we lost a good man Brandon Blackstock my daughter’s soulmate and I considered him my son,” Jones’ father, Larry, wrote via Facebook on Friday, August 8. “My sincere condolences to […]

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Madi Prewett Recalls How Early FaceTime Date With Husband ‘Tempted’ Them

Bachelor Nation alum Madi Prewett is looking back on one of her earliest dates with now-husband Grant Troutt. “We had a FaceTime date [when] he was in Missouri and I was in Dallas,” Prewett, 29, recalled on the Monday, August 11, episode of her “Stay True” podcast. “[We] just spent, like, a long time on […]

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‘RHOC’ Sneak Peek: Beware of Tamra Judge and Jenn Pedranti’s Voodoo Dolls

The Real Housewives of Orange County cast should think twice before messing with the mystic practice of voodoo. In Us Weekly’s exclusive sneak peek of the Thursday, August 14, episode of Bravo’s hit reality show, the ladies are divided into two unlikely groups as they explore another day in New Orleans. “That’s an interesting throuple […]

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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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Andy Cohen Reveals How Long It Took to Film ‘Love Island USA’ Reunion

Andy Cohen is keeping fans fed ahead of the highly-anticipated Love Island USA season 7 reunion. “Guys, Love Island reunions are no joke,” Cohen, 57, said via his Instagram Story on Tuesday, August 12, while sitting inside a room. “We are on dinner break. It is 9:45 p.m. We’re going back in there soon. This […]

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Travis Kelce’s Ex-Teammate Says He ‘Outkicked His Coverage’ With Taylor Swift

One of Travis Kelce’s former Kansas City Chiefs teammates gave him major kudos for his relationship with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Derrick Johnson, who played with Kelce, 35, for five seasons in Kansas City from 2013 to 2017, watched along with the rest of the world when the football superstar started dating Swift, 35, in […]

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Catching Flights? This Carry-On Kit Keeps Skin Looking Radiant During and After Travel

Nothing ruins upcoming travel plans quite like blemish-prone skin. Traveling by plane can dehydrate your skin and make it susceptible to bacteria. Not to mention, the stress of getting to your destination can exacerbate it. If you have travel plans on the horizon and want to ensure you’re glowing from the inside out, this carry-on […]

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Charlie Sheen’s Tell-All Doc Unpacks His Addiction, Tumultuous Relationships

Charlie Sheen is addressing his scandalous past in a new Netflix documentary, which features appearances from some very surprising people in his life. Netflix released a first look of the doc on Wednesday, August 13, in which Sheen, 59, spoke to filmmaker Andrew Renzi about his rise to stardom — and hitting rock bottom amid […]

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Perfect Match’s Rachel Says Clayton Dumped Her for Not Being ‘A Gym Girlie’

Rachel Recchia finally knows why Clayton Echard broke up with her (again). “I called that man so many times yesterday, and I have an answer,” Rachel, 29, said on the Wednesday, August 13, episode of the “What’s the Reality?” podcast. “I wake up in the morning and my inbox is flooded with my friends being […]

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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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