OpenAI gets caught vibe graphing

During its big GPT-5 livestream on Thursday, OpenAI showed off a few charts that made the model seem quite impressive — but if you look closely, some graphs were a little bit off. In one, ironically showing how well GPT-5 does in “deception evals across models,” the scale is all over the place. For “coding […]

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The Browser Company’s AI browser now has a $20 subscription

The Browser Company — the makers of the Arc browser — just launched a $20 per month subscription to its new AI-powered web browser, Dia, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. The new Dia Pro subscription comes with unlimited access to the browser’s chat feature, which lets you ask questions about the content in your tabs. […]

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The latest iPad Air is cheaper than ever 

Laptops are great, but sometimes it’s simply just more convenient to use a tablet like the iPad Air. The Air’s easier to carry, after all, and still powerful enough to handle everything from streaming to taking notes and reading. And right now, the latest version of the Air is down to a new low price. […]

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The 6 biggest changes coming to ChatGPT

GPT-5 has finally arrived. Along with the announcement of the highly anticipated AI model, OpenAI also previewed several updates coming to ChatGPT, ranging from visual changes to improvements to the chatbot’s performance. Here’s a rundown of all of the changes you can expect to see in ChatGPT. Say goodbye to the model picker With the […]

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Paramount is now a Skydance Corporation

It’s official: Skydance Media’s deal to purchase CBS parent company Paramount Global for $8 billion is complete, and incoming chairman / CEO David Ellison’s first order of business is a massive restructuring. In an open letter about his plans for Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (the merged companies’ new name), Ellison announced that, going forward, the […]

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Samsung’s inexpensive Galaxy Buds FE are even more affordable at over 50 percent off

Samsung’s latest Unpacked event came and went with no major announcements related to the company’s Galaxy Buds lineup. However, if you don’t want to wait for what’s next, you can currently save on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE, which are down to $46.99 ($53 off) at Woot. That’s their best price yet and a deal […]

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Meta’s prototype headsets show off the future of mixed reality

Meta’s consumer VR headsets are already among the best you can get for their price points, but at a conference next week, the company is showing off some impressive-sounding research prototypes that could be a peek at what its headsets might be capable of in the future.  One headset, called “Tiramisu,” brings a “new milestone […]

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Weapons turns our deepest anxieties into a potent horror masterpiece

Zach Cregger's first major film Barbarian was tense and frightening, but it was also infused with a healthy dose of absurdity. The movie's twisted sense of humor made it easier to stomach its grotesque violence and a bit more difficult to anticipate how its unhinged story would unfold. But Barbarian also worked surprisingly well as […]

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SpaceX is building a water pipeline to Starbase – but access comes with some conditions

The newest piece of infrastructure coming to Starbase, Texas isn’t a launch mount or a booster. It’s a water pipeline, and who can hook up a tap (and on what terms) will shape the definition of “company town.”  The new line, which will stretch from Brownsville to the newly incorporated City of Starbase, will replace […]

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Microsoft brings GPT-5 to Copilot with new smart mode

OpenAI officially launched its new GPT-5 models today, and Microsoft is now bringing GPT-5 to Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, and more. It’s part of a big simultaneous release of GPT-5 that will show up in Copilot as the new smart mode that I detailed in Notepad last month. The new […]

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US military finds a good use for Tesla Cybertruck: missile target practice

Elon Musk has long bragged that the Tesla Cybertruck is a uniquely impervious vehicle thanks to its stainless steel body and “bulletproof” windows, calling it “an armored personnel carrier from the future.” Now that claim will be put to the test by none other than the US Air Force, which aims to use the Cybertruck […]

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GPT-5 is being released to all ChatGPT users

OpenAI is releasing GPT-5, its new flagship model, to all of its ChatGPT users and developers. CEO Sam Altman says GPT-5 is a dramatic leap from OpenAI's previous models. He compares it to "something that I just don't wanna ever have to go back from," like the first iPhone with a Retina display. OpenAI says […]

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Senators are trying to force ISPs to block all foreign pirate sites

Lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at countering “foreign piracy sites,” as reported earlier by TorrentFreak. The bill, called the Block Bad Electronic Art and Recording Distributors (Block BEARD) Act, would allow copyright holders to ask a federal court to block piracy websites. The bipartisan legislation, led by Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chris Coons […]

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Microsoft is cautiously onboarding Grok 4 following Hitler concerns

Earlier this year, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella moved with haste to get engineers to test and deploy DeepSeek's R1 model on Azure AI Foundry. It was an unusually quick turnaround for a new model on Azure that also set a new bar for success. A few months later, Nadella then pushed to onboard xAI's Grok […]

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‘Walking Dead’ Writer Scott M. Gimple Reacts to Kelley Mack’s Death

The Walking Dead writer Scott M. Gimple is paying tribute to Kelley Mack after the actress’ death at 33 years old. “Sad news about a massively talented member of the TWD family,” Gimple, 54, wrote via X on Wednesday, August 6. “We’re grateful we got to work with Kelley Mack and share her magic with […]

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Paige DeSorbo ‘Physically’ Couldn’t Film Another ‘Summer House’ Season

By the end of Summer House season 9, Paige DeSorbo realized that it was time to walk away. “I’d like to say that I made this decision over months and months of thinking, and that is partially true,” Paige, 32, said on the Monday, August 4, episode of the “Bravo by Gays” podcast. “I definitely […]

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Moms and School Teachers Love This Clever Mini Crock-Pot — 46% Off Now

Prepare to start the school year with a gadget that takes packed lunches to a whole new level. Crock-Pot makes a mini electric lunch box that’s ideal for bringing leftovers, soup, chili or anything else you want to eat when you’re away from home. The convenient 20-ounce container was designed for individual meals, which is […]

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Google TV’s uncertain future

Last year, Google surprised online video publishers with some stunning news: the company, which now generates over a quarter trillion dollars with advertising every year, effectively admitted that it isn't very good at selling ads for its own smart TV platform, Google TV. The issue at heart: Google has long required publishers to share a […]

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Hulk Hogan’s Wife Sky Speaks Out About ‘Beautiful and Moving’ Funeral

Sky Daily, the wife of Hulk Hogan, has broken her silence after the late wrestler’s funeral on Tuesday, August 5. “Yesterday’s celebration of life was one of the most beautiful and moving days I have ever experienced,” she captioned a Wednesday, August 6, post via Instagram, alongside the tribute video that played at the Indian […]

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A Timeline of Kelly Clarkson’s Talk Show Absences, Postponed Shows

Kelly Clarkson has been quietly dealing with her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s illness for months — going public with the news in August 2025 after cancelling a series of shows. “While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully […]

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Peloton pivots to wellness alongside another layoff

Peloton has pivoted many times over the past few years in its quest to return to profitability. The latest, as announced in its Q4 2025 earnings call, is leaning into health and wellness instead of “just” cardio fitness. “With each passing year, we are coming to understand better the importance of strength, stress management, sleep, […]

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Watch This ‘The Office’ OG Return in 1st Look at ‘The Paper’ Spinoff

A first look at the upcoming The Office spinoff, The Paper, is finally here. “Several years ago, a documentary crew filmed the story of Dunder Mifflin [and] now they’ve found a new subject,” a title card on a Thursday, August 7, trailer reads. The Office, based on the popular British series of the same name, […]

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The Framework Desktop made me fall for small form factor PCs

Framework has built a name for itself by taking the locked down world of laptops and making them modular, upgradable, and repairable. So it's surprising - and maybe even controversial - the way that Framework has approached its first desktop: it's made a PC that's actually less modular than most. Don't worry; this isn't a […]

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Chris Appleton Breaks Silence on Lukas Gage Divorce: ‘Private Pain’

Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton is opening up about his divorce from actor Lukas Gage for the first time. “It was definitely the first time that I’d experienced that magnitude of people being so invested in my private life,” Appleton, 42, said on the Wednesday, August 6, episode of Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose” podcast. “People have […]

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Lily James Strips Down to Her Birthday Suit and Shows Off Her Tan Lines

Lily James isn’t afraid to bare some skin. James, 36, took to Instagram on Wednesday, August 6, to show off her tan lines while posing nude with her friends around a fire pit. In the pic, the actress held hands with five other nude women. They all tilted their heads back and looked toward the […]

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Trump’s endless new tariffs are threatening businesses — and you

Stop me if you've heard this one before: a new wave of tariffs are taking effect today. Announced on July 31st, the latest set of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on foreign imports - possibly illegally - will set a floor of 15 percent for around 40 countries with a trade deficit with the […]

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Ms. Rachel Almost Didn’t See Rihanna’s DM: ‘Do You Know Who This Is?’

Ms. Rachel has a lot of celebrity admirers, apparently, but she almost missed a personal message from one of her biggest A-list fans: Rihanna. Ms. Rachel (real name Rachel Accurso), 42, stopped by Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast for the Thursday, August 7, episode — and she revealed Rihanna, 37, slid into her DMs. […]

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DJI’s first robovac features drone tech and a transparent design

Following the reveal of its first 360-degree action camera a week ago, DJI has announced its first robot vacuum cleaner. The DJI Romo is available in three versions that are mostly differentiated by their appearance  — two use transparent shells to reveal their inner workings — but they all borrow technology from the company’s drones […]

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HBO Max is going to get even more annoying about password sharing

HBO Max’s password-sharing crackdown is about to get stricter. During an earnings call on Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery streaming head JB Perette said prompts surrounding account sharing will become more persistent starting next month, pushing people toward paying an extra $7.99 per month to add an extra member to their account. “In September, you’ll actually […]

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15 Slimming Satin Tops That Keep You Cool All Summer Long — Under $30

If we were to dream up the ideal summer outfit, it’s one that’s ultra-flattering and breezy enough to beat the heat. And one piece makes those dreams come true: a satin blouse. With its lightweight feel, silky sheen and naturally flowy drape, satin is basically a cheat code for looking instantly polished without breaking a […]

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Trump demands CEO of Intel resign over ties to China

President Donald Trump has called for Lip-Bu Tan to immediately resign as Intel’s CEO over his reported ties to Chinese tech firms. The demand follows Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton questioning Intel’s board chairman whether Tan’s alleged connections to China would conflict with security regulations. “The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately,” […]

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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Biopic Still Moving Forward After His Death

A movie inspired by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s life and marriage is still in development following the Black Sabbath frontman’s death. A representative for Polygram Entertainment confirmed to Variety on Wednesday, August 6, that the production company is still planning to make the feature film and is “currently in negotiations with a director.” Further movie […]

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Truth Social’s AI search is powered by Perplexity, but the platform can set limits on sources

The search engine, dubbed Truth Search AI, is already available on the web version of Truth Social, with public Beta testing on the iOS and Android apps planned for “the near future.”

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Truth Social’s new AI search engine basically just pushes Fox News

Donald Trump’s Truth Social has launched a new AI search feature that consistently pushes conservative media sources. The feature, Truth Search AI, is powered by the AI startup Perlexity and is now available on the web version of Trump’s social media platform, with public testing coming to the iOS and Android apps “in the near […]

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Elad Gil — one of tech’s sharpest minds — on early bets, breakout growth, and what’s coming next at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Elad Gil isn’t just ahead of the curve — he practically lives there. Before most of the world had even asked ChatGPT its first question, Gil was writing early checks into companies like Perplexity, Character.AI, and Harvey. And that’s just a slice of the story. His track record includes seed or Series A investments in […]

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Digital Foundry, the most trusted name in game console analysis, is going independent

Over the past decade and a half, Eurogamer's Digital Foundry has become the most knowledgeable and trustworthy place to find out just how powerful a new video game console might be, where the hottest new games run the best, and why they sometimes don't! Even Sony and Microsoft often favor DF for exclusive access to […]

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GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke on Copilot, vibe coding, and AI’s next chapter

Welcome to Decoder! This is Alex Heath, your Thursday episode guest host and deputy editor at The Verge. It’s AI coding week at Decoder. You just heard Casey Newton’s interview with the CEO behind Cursor, Michael Truell. Now, I have a conversation with GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke. In many ways, GitHub Copilot set off the […]

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Love Island USA’s Aaron Evans and Kaylor Martin’s Relationship Timeline

Despite finding an immediate connection while filming season 6 of Love Island USA, Aaron Evans and Kaylor Martin had one of the most tumultuous relationships before their messy split. Season 6, which premiered in June 2024, introduced Aaron and Kaylor as original Islanders who coupled up and remained together. But just because they immediately explored […]

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Brooke Hogan’s Husband Steven Oleksy Shares Tribute to Father-in-Law Hulk

Brooke Hogan’s husband, Steven Oleksy, shared a tribute to late father-in-law Hulk Hogan. “It’s with mixed emotions that I write this post,” Oleksy, 39, captioned an Instagram post on Tuesday, August 5. “While I may not have been part of the journey from the very beginning, I was fortunate to witness the kind of love […]

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