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 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Duplantis sailed into the European Championships pole vault final with a single clearance at 5.60m. The world record holder is chasing a fourth straight title. Italy's 4x400m relay team also made headlines with a championship record. View more
Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Subscribers now get classic hits like The Martian and Arrival for free, doubling Apple TV's film catalog overnight. The move sets the stage for a packed fall lineup featuring six new originals, from Ryan Reynolds action-comedies to Oscar hopefuls. Here's what's coming and what it means for Apple's streaming strategy. View more
Aug 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Khaby Lame, the world's most-followed TikToker, has sold his company Step Distinctive Limited to Hong Kong-based Rich Sparkle for $975 million. The deal includes rights to his face, voice, and behavioral models for AI digital twin development. Lame will retain leadership and a controlling interest in the company. The acquisition could generate over $4 billion in sales annually. View more
Aug 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, its thinnest and brightest foldable yet. The new device features an ultra-slim design, a stunning 3000-nit main display, and cutting-edge AI camera tools. With the Tensor G5 chip and improved battery life, it aims to compete directly with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. Here's what you need to know. View more
Aug 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 11 at its Made by Google event, alongside the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel Fold, Pixel Watch 5, new Pixel Buds, and Pixel Tag. The event’s rapid recap covered every major reveal in under 12 minutes. Preorder bundles from Amazon and a trade-in offer from AT&T make this year’s upgrade especially attractive. View more
Aug 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum BLACKPINK's 10th anniversary celebrations took another controversial turn as Jennie's Chanel outfit became a hot topic. The unconventional skirt design from the Fall 2026 collection sparked mixed reactions online, with some calling it a 'punishment outfit.' While fans defended Jennie, many questioned the styling choice. The event itself is already under scrutiny over its use of a national museum. View more
Aug 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A recent exploit of Coldcard hardware wallets has analysts predicting a shift toward regulated bitcoin investment vehicles. Cantor Fitzgerald sees a positive read-through for custody providers, while FRNT Financial says the breach could drive some investors toward bitcoin ETFs. Both firms expect the long-term impact to be adaptation rather than abandonment of self-custody. View more
Aug 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The Coldcard bitcoin wallet maker has issued an urgent warning, telling users to move their funds as an exploit responsible for roughly $114 million in losses remains active. The vulnerability affects specific hardware wallet models and firmware versions, allowing attackers to guess poorly randomized seed keys. Wallets created using the dice-roll option are reportedly safe. Bitcoin prices have remained steady near $63,800 despite the alert. View more
Aug 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Samsung Display has detailed the Flex Titanium structure inside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, which combines a titanium alloy film with a reinforced plate to reduce the display crease. The dual-layer design increases stiffness by roughly 20 times and cuts overall display thickness by 12%. Smaller gaps allow a denser adhesive layer that better disperses impact. The OLED panel also gains a higher pixel density and improved power efficiency. View more
Aug 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A solo developer claims Google's AI Search told a player about an unreleased character named Vantage Tripod from their game Operation Octo. The developer says the character's name existed only in a private Google Docs file and never appeared in game files or public announcements. Google has denied scanning private Workspace content to train its foundational AI models. The incident raises new questions about how AI systems retrieve obscure, private information. View more
Aug 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth dismissed an employee’s question about reviving Meta Days, saying AI productivity gains should be used to build more products rather than take extra time off. He later apologized for the blunt response. The exchange comes as Meta cuts thousands of jobs and invests heavily in AI infrastructure. View more
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