Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Lady Gaga of stealing the 'Mayhem' name from a surfboard company. The ruling protects the album title as an expressive work under the First Amendment. Lost Surfboards claimed consumers would be confused by the album and merchandise. The judge disagreed, finding no evidence of intentional deception. View more
Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Kim Soo Hyun is confirmed to appear as a special guest on Mahakarya RCTI 37 in Jakarta on August 23. The event marks his first official public schedule after the controversy surrounding his relationship with the late actor Kim Sae Ron. He will take part in special stages, interviews, and fan interactions during the four-hour live broadcast. The appearance signals his gradual return to international events. View more
Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Stripe has reportedly finalized a deal to acquire OpenRouter for more than $7 billion. OpenRouter provides businesses with a single point of access to hundreds of AI models, making it easier to compare costs and performance. The acquisition signals Stripe's ambition to become a key financial layer for AI developers. If confirmed, the deal would give Stripe a major foothold in the fast-growing AI infrastructure market. View more
Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Blacksmith, an AI code-testing startup, has raised $45 million in Series B funding led by Peak XV Partners. The round values the company at $550 million, up from $60 million less than a year ago. Blacksmith now serves more than 5,000 customers, including Mercury and Supabase, and plans to expand into a broader suite of coding tools. View more
Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google’s Pixel Watch 5 focuses on software with offline Gemini, proactive AI suggestions, and major health tracking features. It also introduces blood pressure and insulin resistance trends, plus a $50 price hike. The watch is available for preorder now and hits stores August 20th. View more
Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Peak Design's new City Line includes the City Crescent 12L crossbody ($119.95) and City Backpack 15L ($179.95), both with an integrated BagLev hook that keeps them off dirty surfaces. The hook, combined with lightweight materials and thoughtful organization, makes these bags excellent everyday carries. However, the crossbody lacks laptop padding, and the backpack's hook doesn't rotate, limiting hanging options. Here's our full review. View more
Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum We tested the Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro for six months. It's an excellent automatic litter box, but its AI-powered features — including cat facial recognition and waste identification — frequently failed. Find out why the premium model may not be worth the extra cost. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google Sheets is getting a Gemini-powered canvas that transforms static data into interactive mini-apps. Users can prompt Gemini to build dashboards, trackers, and more, with changes syncing between the canvas and the original spreadsheet. The feature is rolling out globally in English to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, plus select Workspace customers. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum An AI companion company paid 10 people to test AI-guided masturbation and now claims impressive wellness benefits, including lower stress and better focus. The study reported satisfaction ratings close to those for porn or toys. But experts warn about the broader impact on human relationships and social behavior. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A new report suggests Nvidia is planning another GPU price hike of 20-30%, affecting consumer graphics cards across the lineup. AI infrastructure demand is driving memory costs higher, and board partners are already raising prices in some regions. This could make budget and high-end upgrades significantly more expensive. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google Gemini is introducing a new setting called Media Watermarks that allows users to turn off visible AI-generated watermarks on images, videos, and music created with the app. The toggle applies to tools like Nano Banana, Omni, and Lyria, while invisible SynthID and C2PA metadata remain embedded. The rollout occurs over the next few days, but availability is limited in some regions and for work or school accounts. The change follows user feedback about Gemini frustrations, with watermark removal ranking among the top requests. View more
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