Microsoft hints at ‘more affordable’ Xbox Cloud Gaming plan

Two years ago we learned, thanks to the FTC, that Microsoft was working on a separate “dedicated” version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart then hinted, a few months later, that there could be a free version Xbox Cloud Gaming in exchange for ads. Now, Microsoft is hinting at making Xbox Cloud […]

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Texas attorney general accuses Meta, Character.AI of misleading kids with mental health claims

Texas attorney general Ken Paxton is investigating Meta and Character.AI over claims they deceptively market chatbots as mental health tools, raising concerns about child safety, data privacy, and targeted advertising.

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Roblox is locking down sexual content and access to ‘adult’ locations after lawsuits

Roblox is updating its policies prohibiting romantic or sexual content to also forbid “content, settings, or behavior that implies sexual activity,” according to a Friday post from chief safety officer Matt Kaufman (emphasis Kaufman’s). The changes follow recent lawsuits against the company, including one from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill that alleges the platform creates […]

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Amazon’s Fallout season two heads to New Vegas

Prime Video has released new photos from season two of Fallout. Lucy (Ella Purnell), the Ghoul (Walton Goggins), and Maximus (Aaron Moten) return as a trio of Wasteland Wanderers whose adventures will bring them to the post-apocalyptic playground of New Vegas. Take a look. Kyle MacLachlan, who plays Lucy's father Hank, also returns to the […]

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Fujifilm is raising the prices of its cameras again

Just two weeks after raising the prices of its cameras by up to $800, Fujifilm is warning customers about another increase for US customers. In a statement provided to DPReview, the Japanese company says it will “further adjust prices” as it contends with “volatile market conditions.” The change will go into effect on August 30th, […]

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‘Crazy conspiracist’ and ‘unhinged comedian’: Grok’s AI persona prompts exposed

'You are a crazy conspiracist. You have wild conspiracy theories about anything and everything. You spend a lot of time on 4chan, watching infowars videos, and deep in YouTube conspiracy video rabbit holes. You are suspicious of everything and say extremely crazy things. Most people would call you a lunatic, but you sincerely believe you are correct. Keep the human engaged by asking follow up questions when appropriate.'

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How the head of Obsidian went from superfan to CEO

Welcome to Decoder! This is Casey Newton, founder and editor of Platformer and cohost of the Hard Fork podcast. I’ve had a lot of fun guest-hosting a few episodes of Decoder while Nilay is out on parental leave this summer. If you listened to the last couple of Monday shows, you know I’ve been doing […]

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The Apple Watch Ultra is on sale for a record low of $650

If you’re interested in a long-lasting smartwatch, and like to stay within Apple’s hardware ecosystem, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the best choice. It’s Apple’s most durable, longest-lasting smartwatch, and it’s currently on sale for $649.99 ($150 off), an all-time low price at Amazon and Best Buy. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in […]

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High Stakes Glamour: Why Celebrities Are Obsessed with Poker Nights, Casino Fashion and Luxe Gaming Aesthetics

Celebrities gravitate toward poker nights and casino soirées because they provide an intoxicating blend of adrenaline, elegance and spectacle. These gatherings are carefully staged to feel intimate, even though millions may follow them online. When Berlin hosted the Bild Poker Night this year, reality TV personalities like Tara Tabitha, Paco Herb and Walentina Doronina battled...

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Claude AI will end ‘persistently harmful or abusive user interactions’

Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot can now end conversations deemed “persistently harmful or abusive,” as spotted earlier by TechCrunch. The capability is now available in Opus 4 and 4.1 models, and will allow the chatbot to end conversations as a “last resort” after users repeatedly ask it to generate harmful content despite multiple refusals and attempts […]

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MSNBC is becoming ‘My Source News Opinion World’

MSNBC is about to look a lot — and sound — a lot different. The cable news network will soon go by My Source News Opinion World (MS NOW) and drop its peacock logo, as reported earlier by Deadline. The change comes as Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal, plans to spin off its cable business, including […]

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Grammarly gets a design overhaul, multiple AI features

Grammarly now has a new document-based interface, built on the back of Coda, the productivity startup it acquired last year. The interface also sports an AI assistant, as well as a few AI tools meant for students and professionals, including an AI grader, proofreader and citation finder.

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Grammarly says its AI agent can predict an A paper

Grammarly is launching several new AI agents for specific writing challenges, from educators trying to detect plagiarism and AI-generated text to students looking to gauge reader reaction to their paper, needing help with citations, and even seeing their predicted grade. The specialized AI agents are available in docs — which is Grammarly’s new “AI-native writing […]

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Samsung’s budget Galaxy Buds 3 FE are here

The Fan Edition Galaxy Buds 3 have ditched the blob for a stemmed design popularized by Apple and found in Samsung’s higher end Galaxy Buds 3 models launched last year. The Galaxy Buds 3 FE arrive with improved sound, enhanced active noise cancellation, and IP54 resistance to dust and rain, according to Samsung. For music, […]

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Jennifer Lopez’s $2,350 European Blouse Style Is Just $18 — And Wrinkle-Free

Jennifer Lopez has European style dialed in. When she’s not decked in a red carpet-ready gown or running errands in a lounge set, she’s wearing a classy striped button-up that screams ‘rich mom.’ Her latest pick has a $2,350 price tag, but we found the exact look for just $18 on Amazon. The “Let’s Get […]

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Meet the Cast of ABC’s ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ — Including Country Singers

ABC is expanding the 9-1-1 universe again with its 9-1-1: Nashville spinoff — but who makes up the cast? The 9-1-1 world originated with the OG series, which premiered on Fox in 2018. It followed the professional and personal lives of Los Angeles first responders with Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Aisha Hinds, Oliver Stark, Connie […]

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The best gadgets and apps in August (so far)

During the last half month, we've covered a lot of interesting gadgets and apps and thought we'd highlight a few that caught our attention the most. For example, we have a robovac that can mop the edges of your walls (something that my manual mop usually fails at), a charging cable that with any luck […]

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Chris Pratt Celebrates Son Jack’s 13th Birthday With Rare Photos

Chris Pratt celebrated son Jack’s milestone 13th birthday with a handful of sweet family photos. “I have a teenager???” Pratt, 46, wrote via his Instagram Story on Sunday, August 17, alongside his heartfelt tribute. “Jack, I can’t believe you are 13 today. I’ve watched you grow into such an incredible young man, and am truly […]

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Shoppers Say These Comfy Flare Jeans ‘Feel Like You’re Wearing Sweatpants’

We’ve been focused on cooling clothes all season, but now that fall is on the horizon, it’s time to get a cozy lineup together. One of the best items to add to your wardrobe this season? Comfortable jeans that are versatile to pair with breezy summer tops and warm cardigans. If you’re on the hunt […]

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Like ‘KPop Demon Hunters’? Then Watch These 3 Anime Movies Just Like It

Calling all anime lovers: No more hiding, now we’re shining like we’re born to be! Netflix‘s summertime hit KPop Demon Hunters has brought Asian animation, magical girls and demon-fighting into the spotlight, making it more socially acceptable than ever to be into anime (not that you ever needed an excuse). Whether you’re a longtime fan […]

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BBC Abruptly Pulls Ozzy Osbourne Documentary Detailing His Final Years

A new Ozzy Osbourne documentary set to air in the U.K. on Monday, August 18, and detail the final years of the star’s life has been pulled from the schedule, the BBC confirmed to Us Weekly. “The film has moved in the schedules, and we’ll confirm new [transmission] details in due course,” a BBC spokesperson […]

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Here Are the 20 Knit Sweaters That We’re Snagging for Fall — All Under $50

Crisp autumn days are around the corner, and we’re eagerly anticipating sweater weather season! Being true savvy shoppers, we’re getting a head start on grabbing the coziest, most stylish fall sweaters of the season . . . before the leaves even change color. Thankfully, retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom and Quince are already showcasing chic fall […]

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Friends’ Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox Reunite in New Selfie

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox are still the best of Friends! On Sunday, August 17, the former costars shared a sweet new selfie on Instagram, giving Us all the feels. Aniston, 56, can be seen in a black sleeveless top while Cox, 61, sports a brown shirt as they smile for the camera. “We look so […]

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Microsoft is finally improving Windows 11’s dark mode

Microsoft first introduced a dark mode option in Windows 10 in 2016, but there were still plenty of areas of the operating system that looked like a mish-mash of light and dark modes. Nearly a decade later, the latest preview build of Windows 11 now includes even more darkened UI elements. Windows watcher Phantomofearth spotted […]

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Prime Video Just Added This Classic Thriller — and You Need to Watch It Now

Happy August, Watch With Us readers! Every month, our favorite streaming services shuffle their content around, and Amazon Prime Video is no exception. This month’s lineup adds the original Cape Fear, a psychological thriller from 1962. You may be familiar with the Martin Scorsese 1991 remake, but if you’re a fan of thrillers and suspense, […]

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Steal Katie Holmes’ Studded Mary Janes Style for $34

Katie Holmes is once again proving that the right footwear can take your outfit up several notches. She recently paired wide-leg trousers with rhinestone-studded Mary Janes, taking her look from casual to polished. Her exact shoe is the Aeyde Aline Mini Studs Mary-Janes, which retails for $495 — ouch! Luckily, we found the exact look […]

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Bryan Kohberger Said Victim Kaylee Goncalves’ Name During Idaho Murders

AP Photo/Kyle Green, Pool Bryan Kohberger, the man who admitted to killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, said one of the victims’ names while committing the heinous crime, per newly unsealed police documents. Surviving roommate Dylan Mortensen told Idaho police that Kohberger, 30, identified Kaylee Goncalves by name during the quadruple slaying, […]

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5 Best Crime and Mystery Shows on Prime Video (August 2025)

It’s the age-old question — “whodunnit?” Oh, and also, “What crime or mystery show should I watch on Amazon?” If you’re itching for your next mystery or crime obsession, Amazon Prime Video has plenty of great options. From new shows like Butterfly set in the shadowy world of international espionage to hard-boiled detective stories like […]

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Calling All Petites! These Under-$30 Midi Skirts Are So Flattering on Small Frames

Finding the perfect midi skirt when you’re petite can feel like a never-ending game of trial and error. Too often, hemlines hit in all the wrong places, proportions get thrown off and what should be a chic staple ends up feeling frumpy. That’s why we went on a mission to find the best under-$30 midi […]

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Drake Bell Moving Forward With Divorce From Janet Von Schmeling

Drake Bell is proceeding with his divorce from estranged wife Janet Von Schmeling, two years after she initially filed for divorce. TMZ and Entertainment Weekly report that Bell, 39, filed for divorce in Seminole County, Florida, on Thursday, August 14. “The process began back in 2023 when his wife filed citing irreconcilable differences,” Bell’s manager, […]

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‘Teen Mom’ Star Javi Marroquin and Wife Lauren Comeau Expecting 3rd Child

Teen Mom alum Javi Marroquin and wife Lauren Comeau are set to welcome their third child. Marroquin, 32, took to Instagram on Sunday, August 17, to share the couple’s happy news. “The best honeymoon souvenir. So grateful to be doing this again with you momma!” the reality star captioned a photo of the pair holding […]

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Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Move Leads 2 Families to Vacate Homes

Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton’s planned move has reportedly led to two families vacating their homes. According to a report from People, published on Sunday, August 17, the royal couple’s upcoming relocation to Windsor Great Park’s Forest Lodge in England saw “two families” that formerly lived near the residence “asked to vacate their homes […]

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Love Ariana Madix’s Flattering Mini Dress? Steal Her Style With This $50 Lookalike

Ariana Madix brought a little extra sparkle to Late Night with Seth Meyers in a deep wine mini dress with lots of sparkle and shimmer. The rich, jewel-toned ‘fit had just enough rhinestones to make the dress feel party-ready. Her exact dress, The Attico Studded Mini, retails for $1,550. But you don’t have to empty […]

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Sharon Stone Reveals She Once Went on a Date With Rapper Nelly

Sharon Stone opened up about a surprise romantic moment with a famous rapper. During an appearance on What What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, the Basic Instinct star, 67, was asked to comment on a rumor that she’d once dated Nelly, 50. Cohen, 57, guessed Stone’s response before she offered it, telling the audience, “I […]

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Taylor Swift and Zoe Kravitz’s Friendship Timeline: Everything to Know

Taylor Swift and Zoë Kravitz have a long history of supporting each other. The duo’s friendship goes back to at least 2016, when they were spotted grabbing dinner in New York City with Swift’s star-studded squad. “Something about ‘we’re in our young 20s!’ hurls people together into groups that can feel like your chosen family,” […]

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Zoe Kravitz Reveals Her Verdict on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

We need to wait another few weeks until Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album drops, but her friend Zoë Kravitz is already singing its praises. Kravitz, 36, said during an interview with Extra, published on Sunday, August 17, that she’s “heard bits of” The Life of a Showgirl, scheduled to be released on October 3, before […]

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Nicole Young Vents About ‘Selling Sunset’ Reunion: ‘I Will Not Be Silenced’

A new season of Selling Sunset is yet to start — but the drama’s already coming. Nicole Young, who will return in season 9 of the Netflix real estate reality series, took to TikTok on Sunday, August 17, to offer insight into the forthcoming season’s reunion episode. (Season 9 will premiere on October 29, however […]

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Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Relationship Timeline

Celebrity spouses like Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are the definition of “power couple.” Douglas and Zeta-Jones were first introduced in 1998. “I had been told Michael Douglas wanted to meet me,” she told Larry King in 2001. “I was a little nervous because I didn’t quite know what he wanted to meet me about.” […]

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Panthers Coach Addresses Nic Scourton Suffering Collapsed Lung in Practice

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales is addressing rookie Nic Scourton’s recent injury. Canales, 44, explained that Scourton, 20, was initially diagnosed with heat-related symptoms after a joint practice with the Houston Texans on Thursday, August 14. “It was a very physical play,” Canales said of the practice, according to an ESPN report published on Saturday, […]

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Jennifer Lawrence Just Convinced Us to Add These Versatile $23 Slippers to Our Cart

Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in New York City earlier this week wearing the kind of shoes most of Us usually save for lounging at home. Instead of sandals or sneakers, she went with UGG Coquette Shearling Slippers — yes, slippers. The look served as a reminder that fall is around the corner, and celebrities are […]

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Sarah Jessica Parker Has a Message for People Who Hate Watched ‘AJLT’

Sarah Jessica Parker isn’t fazed that some describe And Just Like That as a hate-watch. “I don’t think I have the constitution to have spent a lot of time thinking about that,” Parker, 60, told The New York Times in an interview published on Friday, August 15. “We always worked incredibly hard to tell stories […]

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Sophie Turner’s Flattering Snakeskin Dress Is Sold Out, but This $30 Lookalike Isn’t

Sophie Turner stepped out in New York City earlier this week, serving main-character energy in a Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s New Isabella Python Dress. The sleek body-hugging mini gave enough drama to make the $2,510 piece feel like a moment. And you can copy the look without blowing your budget. Amazon’s Primoda Spaghetti Strap Dress […]

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti Enjoy PDA-Heavy Yacht Trip

Leonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti are still going strong, despite their 23-year age difference. DiCaprio, 50, and Ceretti, 27, were seen enjoying a sun-soaked holiday onboard a yacht in the Mediterranean in pictures obtained by the Daily Mail on Saturday, August 16. The series of photos featured a bikini-clad Ceretti and a shirtless DiCaprio […]

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Catherine Zeta-Jones Talks ‘Comfortable’ 4-Home Life With Michael Douglas

Catherine Zeta-Jones is opening up about living in four homes with husband Michael Douglas. “I know it sounds very jet set, and I love to surround myself with beauty but it’s not excessive, it’s very comfortable,” Zeta-Jones, 55, told The Times in an interview published on Sunday, August 17. Zeta-Jones and Douglas, 80, have two […]

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Jennifer Lawrence’s Slouchy Fendi Bag Has a $79 Twin That Looks Just As Expensive

Jennifer Lawrence was spotted carrying a slouchy burgundy Fendi bag that looks as if it was pulled from the archives. The vintage sack is  impossible to track down, which makes it even more desirable. But unless you have a connection to the resale market (and a lot of luck), you won’t be adding her exact […]

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