LG’s StanbyMe 2 is an unquestionably cool TV at a questionably high price

LG’s StanbyMe 2 has all the ingredients of a good follow-up gadget: the 27-inch display is 1440p instead of 1080p, and instead of being trapped on its rollable stand, the screen is detachable for you to use wherever and however you want. It can hang on the wall if you buy a compatible strap, or […]

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Opera is filing a complaint over Microsoft’s tricks that push you to use Edge

Microsoft has used a variety of tricks to convince people to keep using the defaults of Bing and Microsoft Edge in Windows over the years, including modifying Chrome download sites and using malware-like popups. Now, Opera is fed up with what it calls Microsoft’s “manipulative design tactics” and is filing a competition complaint in Brazil today, alleging that Microsoft […]

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Sharge added a rechargeable battery to its sleek retractable charger

Sharge has demonstrated again and again that the chargers and power banks you use to keep your devices running don’t need to look like boring gray bricks. The company has updated its transparent Retractable 65 wall charger, released earlier this year, with a 10,000mAh battery so it’s no longer completely dependent on an outlet. The […]

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ChatGPT’s new AI study mode won’t just give you the answer

OpenAI is adding a new study mode for ChatGPT that “helps you work through problems step by step instead of just getting an answer,” according to an OpenAI blog post. It will be available today for ChatGPT Free, Plus, Pro, and Team users and for ChatGPT Edu users “in the next few weeks.” When you […]

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Sony’s DualSense Edge is $30 off for a limited time

If you spend a lot of time gaming on the PlayStation 5, you may want a controller that can offer more customization than the standard DualSense. The pro-style DualSense Edge is worth considering, especially now since it’s currently down to $170 ($29.99 off) on the PlayStation website with the code EVO2025 through August 4th. The […]

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The chaos and confusion of Itch and Steam’s abrupt adult game ban

Two of the biggest digital games stores have stopped selling thousands of titles following pressure from a coalition of anti-porn advocates and the world's biggest payment processing companies. It's happened before, will likely happen again, and is suppressing art, free expression, and marginalized creators. Last week, the indie gaming storefront itch.io sent out a sudden […]

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YouTube will identify and restrict minors’ accounts with AI

YouTube will soon begin using AI-powered age estimation technology to figure out which users are under the age of 18. Starting August 13th, YouTube will detect underage users in the US based on their activity and the age of their account, allowing the platform to automatically apply restrictions. These accounts will get the same protections […]

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Google won’t say if UK secretly demanded a backdoor for user data

Google said it has "never built a backdoor" for its services, but refused to rule out that it had received a secret U.K. surveillance order demanding access to encrypted data.

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Google’s NotebookLM can now make narrated slideshows with AI

Google’s NotebookLM is getting a new Video Overviews feature that uses AI to create slideshows with narration. The feature is rolling out now in English, and Google says that support for “more languages” is coming soon. “You can think of these as a visual alternative to Audio Overviews: the AI host creates new visuals to […]

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This vertical mouse includes a volume knob with playback controls

There are plenty of wireless keyboards that incorporate an easy access volume knob, but Seenda’s MOU-302 is one of the first wireless mice to include the convenience. Featuring an ergonomic vertical design with its primary buttons and scroll wheel tilted 57 degrees, the mouse includes dedicated buttons for navigating forwards and back in a browser, […]

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Google’s AI Mode update adds even more tools for students

Google is bringing a bunch of new features to AI Mode, and is positioning the update as a way to help students study for tests or dig deeper into what they’re learning. Today, the company announced that it will now let users upload images to AI Mode on desktop, allowing them to ask questions about […]

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Yelp is creating its own AI videos about restaurants

Yelp is going to use AI to stitch together user-posted content about restaurants, food, and nightlife businesses to make short videos about those businesses. The company initially started testing the AI-stitched videos last year, but they’re now available nationwide on the iOS app’s TikTok-like vertically scrolling home feed. Business operators can’t currently see the videos […]

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Netflix Renews Eric Bana’s ‘Untamed’ for Season 2 After Possible Exit

Netflix is investing in a second season of Untamed after the show ended with some surprising onscreen deaths — and a possible cast exit. “I am absolutely thrilled that we get the chance to bring another season of Untamed to life,” Bana, 56, whose character seemed to move on from Yosemite Park in the finale, […]

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NFL’s Roger Goodell Responds to League Being Targeted in Deadly NYC Shooting

An employee of the National Football League was seriously injured in a Manhattan shooting that targeted the league. Five people, including an off-duty New York City police officer and the gunman, died in the shooting on Monday, July 28.  The incident took place in the lobby at 345 Park Ave, which is home to the […]

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The dangerously blurry line between wellness and medical tech

Few things scratch my brain like a good beef. Kendrick vs. Drake. Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively. On my beat, it's usually two companies fighting over health tech patents. So-and-so copied a feature from so-and-so. The latest dispute on my radar is all about semantics. More specifically, the exact meaning of wellness. Let me catch […]

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You can get two long-range Tile Pro trackers for the price of one

The Tile Pro is a helpful gadget that lets you more easily find your stuff, whether you’re gearing up for summer vacation or heading back to school. Attach it to anything from dorm keys to luggage, and its 500-feet Bluetooth range (combined with Tile Network and Amazon Sidewalk) boosts your chances of finding things you […]

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Gwyneth Paltrow Called Out Employee for Urine on Toilet Seat in Goop Office

The newly released Gwyneth Paltrow offers some insight on Goop’s success over the years — while also sharing details about what goes on behind closed doors. Author Amy Odell writes in Gwyneth: The Biography that Paltrow, 52, once apparently “found pee on a toilet seat at the office” and it was addressed in a public Slack […]

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Microsoft in talks to maintain access to OpenAI’s tech beyond AGI milestone 

Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks with OpenAI for a new agreement that would give it ongoing access to the startup’s technology even if OpenAI achieves what it defines as AGI, or advanced general intelligence. If the deal goes through, it would clear a key hurdle in OpenAI’s transition toward becoming a fully commercial enterprise.

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NCIS’ Cote de Pablo Rejected Intimacy Coordinator With Michael Weatherly

NCIS: Tony & Ziva’s Cote de Pablo revealed she rejected an intimacy coordinator for her scenes with onscreen love interest Michael Weatherly. De Pablo, 45, was asked about whether an intimacy coordinator was brought in for their Paramount+ spinoff series, to which she told TV Insider on Monday, July 28, “Did not need one. They […]

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18 Upstate New York-Style Dresses That Slim From Every Angle — From $15

You don’t need a home upstate to imagine the lifestyle aesthetic. Everything is effortlessly refined and polished — think country club memberships and pricey boutiques on every corner. Luckily, you don’t have to venture to Albany or Tuxedo Park to get the look. Some of the most flattering, expensive-looking dresses we’ve seen are right on […]

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Fed up with brands that use corn syrup and skim milk, this mother developed her own ‘clean’ baby formula

Nara Organics is a new organic, whole milk baby formula brand that's free from palm oil, soy, corn syrup, maltodextrin, and GMOs.

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Hallmark Channel’s Rachael Leigh Cook and Brandon Routh Spotted Holding Hands

Rachael Leigh Cook and Brandon Routh are sparking dating rumors. The pair were spotted holding hands in Los Angeles on Friday, July 25, per photos obtained by the Daily Mail. Cook and Routh, both 45, were seen stopping by a movie theater for a screening. The twosome kept it casual for the outing, with the […]

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Stephen Colbert Jokes About Possible New Gig After Late Show’s Cancellation

Stephen Colbert is already planning his next career move after The Late Show‘s controversial cancellation. During the Monday, July 28, episode of his late night series, Colbert, 61, joked about venturing into podcasting while getting advice from Las Culturistas’ Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. “I’m going to need a gig soon, so sell me on […]

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Denise Richards Accuses Ex Aaron Phypers of Leaking Her Naked Photos

Denise Richards rushed back in court to demand her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, return her laptop and force him to stop leaking photos from the device to the media amid their bitter divorce, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On Monday, July 28, Richards, 54, asked the court to order Phypers, 52, to turn over the […]

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Google Workspace is rolling out a security update to stop token stealing attacks

Google Workspace is launching a new security measure to help prevent the same type of account takeover attack that impacted Linus Tech Tips. The feature, which is rolling out in beta for Chrome users on Windows, is designed to block bad actors from remotely stealing the cookies that keep you logged into your Workspace account. […]

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What’s on your desk, Cameron Faulkner?

Cameron Faulkner describes himself as “a New York City transplant who’s lived in Brooklyn since 2012.” He continues, “When I’m not at work, I try to get as far away from my computer as I can (I don’t always succeed), spending time with my wife, 15-month-old son, and two cats. I enjoy walking around, playing […]

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Why There Are No Longer Plans for ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Spinoff

Fans waiting for a spinoff of The Summer I Turned Pretty are in for a disappointing update. Vernon Sanders, who is the head of television at Amazon and MGM Studios, appeared to walk back his past comments about expanding Jenny Han‘s fictional universe, telling Deadline on Monday, July 28, “That was probably wishful thinking for […]

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Erin Andrews Breaks Silence on Quiet Trip With Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson didn’t hold back when it came to breaking down that photo with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. “I will say this. She’s everything that I’d ever hoped and dreamed that she could have been and more,” Thompson, 43, said during the Tuesday, July 29, episode of their “Calm Down” podcast. […]

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One of Nintendo’s most creative Super Nintendo games is now on the Switch

Last night, Nintendo quietly added Mario Paint to the Nintendo Switch Online’s catalog of Super Nintendo games. Originally released back in 1992, Mario Paint was a unique SNES title, because although it included a handful of mini games, it was first and foremost a creative tool letting players draw, paint, animate, and even compose music […]

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‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Ending Explained After Lucy’s Secret Husband Reveal

Sullivan’s Crossing has fans anxiously awaiting new episodes after season 3 ended with several shocking twists — including a secret marriage. Based on Robyn Carr’s novel series, the CW show — which is now streaming on Netflix — follows neurosurgeon Maggie (Morgan Kohan) as she finds herself in legal trouble and returns to her hometown […]

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Photoshop just made it shockingly easy to edit objects and people into photos

Adobe is launching some new generative AI features for Photoshop that make it easier than ever to convincingly add or remove people and objects in photographs. An update rolling out today introduces AI image upscaling, improved object removal, and an automatic composition tool that can seamlessly blend new elements into images in just a few […]

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