Sonos’ smart assistant is expanding from music to home control

Since its launch in 2022, the capabilities of Sonos Voice Control have expanded to include setting timers and checking the weather. But by the end of this year, the smart assistant will introduce compatibility with the Philips Hue smart home platform allowing it to also control lights through voice commands, according to Hueblog. In late […]

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Instagram adds a reposts feed and rips off Snap Maps

Instagram is getting several new features that pull from competitors, and it’s updating a controversial feature that it added earlier this year. Starting today, users will have the ability to repost public Reels and grid posts from other accounts. And similar to TikTok, reposts will be collected in a designated tab on your profile, as […]

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Cohere’s new AI agent platform, North, promises to keep enterprise data secure

Canadian AI firm Cohere is taking aim at alleviating data privacy concerns with its new AI agent platform, North, which can be deployed privately so that enterprises and governments can keep their, and customers', data safe behind their own firewalls. 

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Two arrested for smuggling AI chips to China; Nvidia says no to kill switches

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in illegally shipping "tens of millions of dollars" worth of high-performance AI chips to China.

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Final call: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 ticket savings end tonight

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 marks 20 years of shaping the startup world — and tonight’s your last chance to save up to $675 on your ticket. From October 27–29, Disrupt returns to Moscone West in San Francisco. Join 10,000+ tech innovators, founders, VCs, and ecosystem builders for three days of high-impact programming, networking, and startup energy. […]

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Jeff Buckley died young but is immortalized in a new documentary

Jeff Buckley captivated an audience of generations with his transcendent voice and soaring guitar. After his untimely passing in 1997 at age 30, he gained posthumous, cult-like status. Never one for the charts, his album Grace has stood the test of time and is listed on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. His […]

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Disney will stop reporting its streaming subscriber numbers

Disney announced that it will no longer report on subscriber numbers for its streaming services in its quarterly financial reports, following in the footsteps of Netflix. The decision comes after a quarter in which it reported 2.6 million new Disney Plus and Hulu subscribers, bringing it to 183 million in total. The decision was announced […]

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ESPN’s live sports streaming service arrives this month

The launch of ESPN’s long-awaited standalone streaming service is just weeks away. Alongside its earnings results on Wednesday, Disney revealed that ESPN’s streaming service and its “enhanced” app will arrive on August 21st for $29.99 per month. ESPN’s new streaming service, which remains separate from ESPN Plus, will offer access to the network’s linear channels, […]

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Google says hackers stole its customers’ data by breaching its Salesforce database

Google confirmed that one of its cloud-stored Salesforce databases was breached, exposing its customer data. Google attributed the breach to a hacking group, ShinyHunters, known for breaking into Salesforce databases.

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Qwant and Ecosia debut Staan, a European search index that aims to take on Big Tech

European search engines Qwant and Ecosia said on Wednesday that they have both started serving search queries through an index they developed together, Staan, that aims to be a cheaper, more privacy-focused alternative to Google and Bing.

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Nvidia rejects US demand for backdoors in AI chips

Nvidia’s chief security officer has published a blog post insisting that its GPUs “do not and should not have kill switches and backdoors.” It comes amid pressure from both sides of the Pacific, with some US lawmakers pushing Nvidia to grant the government backdoors to AI chips, while Chinese officials have alleged that they already […]

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Microsoft makes OpenAI’s new open model available on Windows

OpenAI released a new free and open GPT model yesterday that can run on a PC, and now Microsoft is making that easy to do for Windows users. The lightweight gpt-oss-20b model is now available on Windows AI Foundry, and will be coming soon to macOS, too. You’ll need a PC or laptop with at […]

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Microsoft’s plan to fix the web with AI has already hit an embarrassing security flaw

Researchers have already found a critical vulnerability in the new NLWeb protocol Microsoft made a big deal about just just a few months ago at Build. It’s a protocol that’s supposed to be “HTML for the Agentic Web,” offering ChatGPT-like search to any website or app. Discovery of the embarrassing security flaw comes in the […]

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3 New Paramount+ Movies With at Least 90 Percent on Rotten Tomatoes (August 2025)

August is a great time to be a Paramount+ subscriber. The Skydance-owned streamer just added a bunch of new movies this month, and almost all of them are binge-worthy. How can Watch With Us tell? Well, we use Rotten Tomatoes and look up all the movies that have at least 90 percent critic scores. We’ve […]

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Jack Osbourne Breaks Silence on Ozzy Osbourne’s Death With Sweet Tribute

Jack Osbourne has broken his silence following the death of his father, Ozzy Osbourne, last month. “I haven’t really wanted to post anything since the passing of my father. My heart has hurt too much,” Jack, 39, wrote in an Instagram post early Wednesday, August 6, which he shared alongside a remembrance video of photos […]

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Francis Ford Coppola Shares Health Update After Having Heart Procedure

Francis Ford Coppola is sharing a health update after undergoing a heart procedure in Rome. “Da Dada (what my kids call me) is fine, taking an opportunity while in Rome to do the update of my 30 year old afib procedure with its inventor, a great Italian doctor – Dr. Andrea Natale,” the Oscar-winning director, […]

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Welcome to Plathville’s Ethan Tells Lydia He ‘Doesn’t Like’ Zac Pre-Proposal

Ethan Plath made his sister Lydia Plath cry on the latest episode of Welcome to Plathville, criticizing her whirlwind romance with Zac Wyse prior to their engagement. “I want you to be happy, and I’m very happy to see that you’re happy. But I just have to say it,” Ethan, 27, told his younger sister, […]

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Brooke Hogan Does Not Attend Dad Hulk Hogan’s Funeral After Estrangement

Brooke Hogan did not attend her father Hulk Hogan’s funeral after years of estrangement, claiming the wrestling legend “didn’t want” an official memorial service. “My father hated the morbidity of funerals. He didn’t want one,” Brooke, 37, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, August 5. “And although I know people grieve in many ways – and […]

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We’re Love the Preppy Polo Shirt Look, and These Finds Nail the Trend

A quick way to look sleek and stylish is to wear a polo shirt. The refined style has been around for decades, but designers are finding fresh ways to upgrade the top, which is why we made it our mission to find some of the cutest options at affordable prices. Curious? Read on! While a […]

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Meghan Markle Thanks Prince Harry for Making 44th Birthday ‘So Special’

Meghan Markle feels lucky that her husband, Prince Harry, cares so much about making each trip around the sun unforgettable. “Blowing out the candles on a beautiful 24 hours, and thanking my husband, friends and family for making it so special,” Meghan, 44, wrote in a Tuesday, August 5, Instagram post. “To those of you […]

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Katie Holmes Leaps Into Joshua Jackson’s Arms on ‘Happy Hours’ Set 

Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson continue to prove their chemistry is hot as ever. The pair were photographed together on set filming their upcoming film trilogy, Happy Hours, in New York City on Tuesday, August 5. A series of snaps showed Holmes, 46, leaping in Jackson’s arms for a hug as he lifted her off […]

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Who Attended Hulk Hogan’s Funeral? Linda Hogan, Kid Rock, Theo Von and More

As close friends and family members of the late Hulk Hogan came together to say their final goodbyes to the famous wrestler, some of the most prominent names in sports entertainment, music and podcasting showed up to pay their respects. According to an insider who spoke exclusively to Us Weekly, Hulk (real name Terry Bollea) […]

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Rachel Recchia Calls Louis ‘Selfish’ for Spoiling ‘Perfect Match’ Season 3

Rachel Recchia was a fan of Perfect Match costar Louis Russell until he spoiled the season 3 finale by debuting his new romance with Love Island‘s Huda Mustafa. Rachel, 29, confessed on the Tuesday, August 5, episode of “The Viall Files” podcast that it was “disappointing” to see Louis, 24, hard launch his relationship with […]

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Google is rolling out a fix for Pixel back button issues

Google’s August Pixel update includes a fix for Android’s three-button navigation and gesture navigation systems becoming unresponsive. The issues appear to have started popping up shortly after the official release of Android 16 in June. Ever since that update, the user said that navigation has been “a complete mess” and that they ran into issues […]

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Diddy’s Lawyer Confirms Trump Pardon Request, Says Rapper Is ‘Hopeful’

A member of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team is confirming claims they’ve approached Donald Trump’s administration in the hopes of securing a presidential pardon. “It’s my understanding that we’ve reached out and had conversations in reference to a pardon,” attorney Nicole Westmoreland said in an interview with CNN on Tuesday, August 5. When asked how […]

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‘9-1-1’ Actress Kelley Mack Dead at Age 33 Following Glioma Battle

9-1-1 and The Walking Dead actress Kelley Mack has died at the age of 33. “It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley,” Mack’s sister Kathryn announced via the Chicago Med alum’s Instagram page on Tuesday, August 5. “Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, […]

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How Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson Realized Their Bond ‘Went Deeper’

During the recent press run for The Naked Gun, Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson had the internet in a chokehold. Slow-motion video montages of the pair set to sappy love songs flooded Instagram and TikTok. In one clip from the July 22 London premiere, Anderson gives Neeson a sweet kiss on his cheek. In another, […]

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The Sweet Way Hulk Hogan’s Pallbearers Honored the Wrestler at His Funeral

Hulk Hogan’s family and friends honored his memory at his funeral on Tuesday, August 5, with his pallbearers paying special tribute to the late wrestler. Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) arrived in a hearse to a church in Largo, Florida, on Tuesday, where eight pallbearers met his casket and carried him into the church. The […]

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Sagging Skin? Shoppers 60+ Say This Neck Firming Cream ‘Greatly Delayed the Aging Process’

It’s no secret that our skin changes as we age. For Amazon shoppers in their 60s, the StriVectin Tighten & Lift Advanced Neck Cream is a skincare staple that has “greatly delayed the aging process,” according to shoppers. Enriched with a patented peptide, this cream targets skin-loving collagen and elastin to boost radiance, thanks to […]

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Bethany Hamilton Feels ‘Disappointed’ in Dog Owners After Son Suffers Bite

Surfer Bethany Hamilton is sharing her son’s frightening encounter with a dog. “A couple of weeks ago, my son got bit by a dog. Not provoked. And super random,” Hamilton, 35, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, August 4. “The dog was on a leash even. I’m feeling very disappointed in dogs and dog […]

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US Coast Guard Report on Titan Submersible Implosion Singles Out OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush

A report on the death of five people in the Titan submersible blames design, maintenance, and inspection flaws for its failure. “It all came back to Mr. Rush,” the head of the investigation told WIRED.

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Give Your Feet the Slipper Treatment With These Comfy Uggs — 40% Off Now

Back-to-school season means early mornings and more carpool chaos than you ever bargained for, but that doesn’t mean your feet have to suffer. Enter: the Koolaburra by Ugg Lezly Slippers. They may technically be slippers, but with a sturdy sole, ultra-cozy lining and stylish look, they’re totally socially acceptable to wear outside . . .  […]

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Pamela Anderson Reflects on ‘Beautiful Week’ Amid Liam Neeson Romance

Pamela Anderson is looking back on the past week with pure bliss. Anderson, 58, shared a post via her Instagram Story on Monday, August 4, thanking her followers for their support after the release of her latest film, The Naked Gun. “What a beautiful week it’s been…there’s so much love in the air…seeing you all […]

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Influencer Fractures Spine After Attempting Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge

Influencer Mariana Barutkina is speaking out after suffering an injury while attempting the viral Nicki Minaj stiletto challenge. In a video shared via Instagram on Monday, August 4, Barutkina, 32, attempted to balance on a jar of baby food placed on top of a saucepan while wearing stiletto heels. The influencer, who hails from Yekaterinburg, […]

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Blake Lively Attempts to Obtain Justin Baldoni’s Legal Team’s Emails

Blake Lively suffered a small setback in court after a judge denied her effort to obtain communications sent by Justin Baldoni’s legal team to content creators or the press about her, Us Weekly can confirm. On Monday, August 4, a New York federal judge ruled on the motion filed by Baldoni’s lawyer’s firm Liner Freedman […]

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Lizzo Pokes Fun at Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Great Jeans’ Ad With Parody Video

Lizzo clapped back at a Fox commentator — and poked fun at Sydney Sweeney’s “Good Jeans” ad — with her own sexy clip. Lizzo, 37, took to TikTok on Monday, August 4, to share a sexy video of her “good jeans” after Sweeney, 27, and American Eagle faced backlash for the controversial ad, which some […]

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Kristin Chenoweth’s Denim Shirt Dress Is a Summer Slay — Get the Look

While wearing denim jeans in the summer is usually out of the question, leave it to Kristin Chenoweth to convince Us otherwise. The Queen of Versailles star turned heads while wearing a fashionable denim dress, and it will now forever be a summer staple. On August 4, Chenoweth was spotted with her adorable dog in […]

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Justin Bieber Shares Rare Glimpse of Son Jack in New ‘Yukon’ Music Video

Justin Bieber’s love and affection for his family is on full display in his latest music project. While celebrating the success of his seventh studio album Swag on Tuesday, August 5, the Grammy winner, 31, surprised fans by releasing the official music video for his new single, “Yukon.” Shot and directed by Cole Bennett, the […]

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What to Know About the Roommates Who Survived the Idaho Murders

Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke were the two survivors of the 2022 University of Idaho murders. Bryan Kohberger broke into the off-campus home of University of Idaho students Mortensen, Funke, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen on November 13, 2022. Goncalves, Kernodle and Mogen were then stabbed to death by Kohberger, who dressed in […]

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Ana de Armas’ Dating History: From Marc Clotet to Tom Cruise

Ana de Armas has had a few high profile relationships through the years. De Armas started dating Spanish actor Marc Clotet in 2010. The twosome tied the knot in 2011, but called it quits in 2013. Following her split from Clotet, de Armas had reported romances with Franklin Latt from 2015 to 2016 and Alejandro […]

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Aaron Rodgers Says His Wife’s Sister Convinced Him to Join the Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers fans have one of Aaron Rodgers’ new family members to thank for him joining the team. “I was taking orders from my (new) sister-in-law, Mia,” Rodgers, 41, recently told The Athletic of how he was convinced to take a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Pennsylvania-based team. “She’s 20 and she’s the brains […]

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The best iPad deals you can get in August

If you know where to look, it’s surprisingly easy to save on an iPad — even outside of major sales events like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. Here’s an insider tip: skip the Apple Store, where discounts are almost nonexistent. Instead, your best bet is to check third-party retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best […]

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Victims’ Daughter Speaks Out After Ex-MLB Player Gunned Them Down

Adrienne Spohr is speaking out after former MLB player Daniel Serafini was arrested for gunning down her parents, Gary Spohr and Wendy Wood. “My parents were forces of nature. They were strong, adventurous, generous and they loved deeply,” Adrienne, 35, told People in an interview published on Tuesday, August 5. “That’s how I want people […]

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Apple is suing Apple Cinemas

Apple is suing the owner of the Apple Cinemas theater chain, Sand Media, over alleged trademark infringement, as reported by Reuters. In the lawsuit, Apple alleges that Apple Cinemas and Sand Media have made efforts to “capitalize on the highly-regarded Apple brand in connection with the aggressive nationwide expansion” and that they have “refused to […]

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Hulk Hogan’s Family and Friends Remember WWE Legend During Florida Memorial

Hulk Hogan was remembered by his loved ones in a memorial service more than one week after his death. The funeral for the wrestling legend was held in Largo, Florida, on Tuesday, August 5, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. The service was reportedly held at Indian Rocks Baptist Church, just a few miles from […]

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