MacBook Neo 2 will get the big upgrade it needs most, per rumors - 9to5Mac — Rumors say MacBook Neo’s successor is coming next year, with MacBook Neo 2 getting the key upgrade it needs most: more RAM.
Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people — and the grid — will actually want | TechCrunch — Reservoir has built an ultra-efficient water heater that can predict hot water demand, store energy, and detect plumbing leaks throughout a home.
Lions release Terrion Arnold after CB's bond set at $1M — The Lions have released Terrion Arnold after he was arrested last week on felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping, the team announced Monday.
Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame — The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14 million renovation. Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out…
Motorola Razr Fold gets a trade-in boost and freebies, making it a more enticing foldable — Motorola has a pretty sweet promo for those interested in its Razr Fold – a $300 boost to all trade-ins,...
Surprise: The global oil crisis is pushing people toward buying electrified cars — lectrified vehicle sales hit new highs around the world as 50 countries saw quarterly records in Q2 of 2026.
Lily Seabird Shares New Song "The Afterglow": Listen — Lily Seabird has been blowing us away with her Lightspheres On Their Way singles. Since last year’s Trash Mountain, the Burlington singer-songwriter has been leaning into loudness with “Election Day” and “Portal To The…
Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killings of Palestinians in Gaza — Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for nightly killings in Gaza.
Eagles RT Lane Johnson enters season with farewell mindset — After rejoining the Eagles following four missed practices for personal reasons, right tackle Lane Johnson said he is likely entering his final NFL season.
The Subaru Outback has more utility, but this Mazda feels more expensive — The Mazda CX-50 costs less than the Subaru Outback while delivering a more upscale cabin and refined driving experience.
Eight Books to Read If You’re Still Thinking About the Roman Empire — Now that our president is minting gold coins with his face on them, building a triumphal arch, and sponsoring blood sport in the capital, it seems like a good time to read up on ancient Rome. That’…
Where to preorder the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro — Both models received price bumps — but there's a (good) catch for one, at least.
Shahar Livne's The Devil's Milk furniture explores how rubber "shaped human culture" — <p>Designer Shahar Livne has created The Devil's Milk, a collection of designs that investigate rubber production and its history of violence and abuse. The designs, which Livne…
Now Rippling is counter suing tiny startup Runlayer | TechCrunch — This lawsuit follows one filed last month by Runlayer that accused Rippling of stealing its product ideas. It's a seller and buyer-beware market warning.
Why Barn Jackets Are Excellent for Travel — My Barbour has carried me around the world.
2026 Monterey Car Week Auctions Shatter Record with $758M in Sales — The numbers are in, and the 2026 Monterey auctions made history. Total sales reached a record of $758.3M, surpassing even the pandemic-fueled frenzy of 2022. Beneath the headline sat a more complicated story:…
Tron: Legacy (Recording Sessions) by Daft Punk — So, I’m not exactly sure what this is, but what it appears to be is a fan-assembled album of the recording sessions for Tron: Legacy by Daft Punk & Joseph T
The World's Heaviest Weight — How do you measure big forces accurately? By calibrating your force transducer on the world's biggest weight - 1,000,000 pounds of force. This machine ensures planes don't break apart, jets provide required thrust, and rockets make it to their…
Hold Off on Purchases, Students: Apple's Back to School Sale Is Coming Soon — Apple has started preparing for its annual Back to School promotion in the U.S. and Canada, according to backend Apple code seen by MacRumors. Apple holds a Back to School sale each June, providing teac
Google just announced a major shakeup of its top AI leadership — Some of Google’s top researchers are leaving as well.
10 Art Shows to See in DC This Summer — As the nation marks 250 years, exhibitions explore artists’ interpretations of the American flag, Joan Miró’s printmaking, collage as critique, Black design, Pueblo pottery, and more.
Procrastination Drives Your Dreams Away | Rothromonea Kheang | TEDxCIA FIRST Intl School — Procrastination may feel harmless in the moment, but repeated delays can gradually move our goals further out of reach. Rothromonea Kheang explores how everyday habits affect confidence,…
Andy Burnham’s Number 10 North changes the postcode, but not the politics — As Andy Burnham moves part of Downing Street to Manchester, Scotland and Wales are asking what it means for devolution.
A farrier discovered horses wear their hooves unevenly on one side depending on whether they're left or right-hoofed. Now I'm wondering which side mine would favor 🐴
Exploring Maine's Mountains, Rivers, and Lakes | National Geographic — Paid content for Visit Maine. National Geographic Explorer and photographer Kiliii Yüyan journeys through the lakes, mountains, rivers, and coastlines of Maine, meeting artists, makers, and community members…
Comedian Chloe Radcliffe is changing the conversation around cheating — "We have more sympathy for serial killers than we do for cheaters."
Oil Billionaire Hamm Seeks to Expand in Argentina’s Shale Patch — US shale pioneer Harold Hamm is moving to expand his footprint in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta oil basin, home to the world’s fastest-growing shale boom, according to people familiar with the matter.
Julia Holter Shares New Single "My Lost One": Listen — Julia Holter might win some, but she just lost one. Actually, I don’t know if she just lost it. Her new single “My Lost One,” the latest from her forthcoming Materia, doesn’t specify when it was lost. The song is minimal…
Midjourney, the AI image generator, is developing a full-body ultrasonic scanner — Midjourney has announced its first hardware project, and it can do more than make cute AI pet photos.
NASA Upgrades Vertical Motion Simulator for Modern Mission Needs - NASA — Imagine stepping into a machine that can make you feel like you’re flying a spacecraft, piloting a next generation air taxi, or landing on the Moon, all
Emotional-Labor Laws — If you are serving as your friend/parent/boss/partner’s unpaid therapist because they refuse to get a licensed one, you are entitled to invoice them.
Solar eclipse 2026 weather forecast – where and when will the best view be? — Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.
You Didn’t Come This Far to Stop Now | Brian Alementi | TEDxSST Corpus Christi Youth — He explores why so many capable, driven people, at every level, feel stuck despite their success and what it actually takes to move forward. Rather than focusing on what people do or how they…
Goldman Says Markets Too Hawkish on Betting Fed Will Hike Rates — Market bets on Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes are still too aggressive given that inflation in the world’s biggest economy is cooling, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs — New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.
Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Gets More Range, Less Power, and Straight-Six-Like Sound — Mercedes-AMG unveiled the 1153- and 805-horsepower variants of the second-generation GT 4-Door earlier in 2026. Less powerful variants are on the way, including the new Mercedes-AMG GT 53…
Instagram introduces a redesigned wordmark | TechCrunch — The social media giant says it was time for a sharper and more modern look after a decade.
Maori Karmael Holmes Looks Back on 15 Years of BlackStar — The Philadelphia film festival’s founder reflects on its evolution into a hub for experimental, polyphonic storytelling amid a rapidly changing country and world.
Jam City Lines Up New Album My World — Listen to the title track of Jack Chatham’s Jam City Presents EFM follow-up
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66 — The columnist died in hospital in Middlsbrough on Sunday.
My Top 5 Chicken Recipes of All Time | With Babish — This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Head to https://squarespace.syuh.net/babish to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code BABISH. On this episode of With Babish, we're making my top 5…
Fiji rugby player dies in Japan of suspected heatstroke as high of 35C hit — Saimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.
Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib’s home petrol-bombed in Hasina fallout — Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan's home attacked after joining former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s event.
The AI safety test is becoming a safety risk | TechCrunch — AI agents are escaping cybersecurity testing environments and reaching real-world systems, raising questions about whether safety infrastructure, industry standards and regulation can keep pace with increasingly…
Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall? — A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.
NYT Connections hints and answers for August 3. Tips to solve 'Connections' #1149. — Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #1149.
Charli XCX on lying, Love Island and life post-Brat — Charli XCX sits down with Radio 1's Jack Saunders to discuss the release of her new album.
Sony might be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones — Sony might turn back the clock and revive an older model to save potential buyers some cash.
My Honest Review of the KitchenAid Artisan Plus Stand Mixer for 2026 — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//tk/edit/skills/2026/2026-08/kitchenaid-artisan-plus-stand-mixer/artisan-mixer-on-countertop-7283"> It's a mixer worthy of serious bakers. <a…
Historian Jill Lepore says Silicon Valley misreads science fiction and undermines democracy | TechCrunch — On the latest episode of Equity, we spoke to Jill Lepore about "government by machines" and why Elon Musk is a bad science fiction reader.
Iran, Oman close in on Hormuz deal; Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi tankers — Iran, Oman agree on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and Israel bombs Lebanon.
UFC 330 takeaways: Makhachev extends legacy; Dern tees up next matchup — Islam Makhachev and Mackenzie Dern picked up dominant title defenses to close out the UFC 330 main card.
Grok Bot is an all-new iPhone and Mac app from SpaceXAI and Cursor - 9to5Mac — SpaceXAI and Cursor are in the process of becoming a single company, but first, the two firms are releasing an...
Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era? — As research and AI-assisted papers surge, volunteer reviewers struggle to keep up.
How one cinematographer is preparing for Spain’s once-in-120-years eclipse — The eclipse path crosses Spain at sunset, and one cinematographer has a plan to capture something dramatic.
'The Vampire Lestat' finale: Sam Reid reveals why Paul is back — What's Louis' brother's message for the Brat Prince?
Crocs Has a Trick for Dodging Taxes: a Tiny Office in Malta. “Come tax season, the Broomfield, Colo., company — Crocs Has a Trick for Dodging Taxes: a Tiny Office in Malta. “Come tax season, the Broomfield, Colo., company has claimed that all its global profits were actua
Draper slumps to first-round loss in Cincinnati — Jack Draper slumps to a straight sets defeat in the first round of the Cincinnati Open after leading 5-2 in the second set.
Trucking Stocks Fall on Legal Risk in Worst Month Since Tariffs — Trucking and logistics stocks are poised for their worst month in more than a year, weighed down by mounting concerns over a recent legal decision that can hurt industry brokers, alongside disappointing earnings.
OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok | TechCrunch — OpenAI has reportedly found evidence of additional agent misbehavior as it looks into the incident that occurred with Hugging Face.