Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI hosted a luxury influencer retreat outside New York City in an effort to build human connections around AI. Instead, the trip generated a wave of criticism about data centers, water use, and job losses. Influencer posts drew modest engagement, while reaction videos took off. OpenAI defended the event as educational and part of creator outreach.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
SpaceX’s first quarterly earnings as a public company show that its space business is a small slice of total revenue. Starlink and AI data center leasing now dominate, with the company expecting $100 billion in annualized revenue by December. Rocket launches are increasingly being used for its own projects, and Musk’s grand space data center plans remain speculative.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has announced it will remove Google Assistant access from Android phones and tablets starting September 4. Paired devices like Wear OS watches, headphones, and Android Auto will also lose Assistant. Users in regions with Gemini availability will switch to Gemini, while Google Home and Google TV keep Assistant. The process may take weeks to reach all devices.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has announced a major reorganisation of its AI leadership. Demis Hassabis will become chair of Google DeepMind and Alphabet's chief scientist, while Koray Kavukcuoglu will take over as SVP of DeepMind. Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat are leaving to found an AI-focused public benefit corporation called Discovery Loop.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Charles Leclerc and his pregnant partner Alexandra Saint Mleux were spotted on a luxury yacht in Sardinia. Alexandra turned heads in a flowing lavender dress that highlighted her baby bump. The internet was quick to react with love and admiration for the couple as they enjoy their babymoon. The Ferrari driver and Alexandra are preparing to welcome their first child.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Nikola Jokić continues to maintain that he wants to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career, yet he has decided to postpone contract extension talks. The Nuggets have no choice but to take him at his word, banking on his honesty and commitment. With a player option looming next summer, the franchise must ensure they keep their superstar happy. Jokić's track record suggests there is no reason to doubt him — at least for now.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones offered strong reassurance regarding Patrick Mahomes' recovery from ACL and LCL surgery, saying the quarterback looks like his old self. Mahomes was cleared for training camp in late July and appears set for Week 1. The Chiefs are looking to rebound from a 6-11 season in 2025. Jones's words have eased concerns in Kansas City.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Microsoft has paid security researchers $20 million over the past year, fueled by an AI-backed surge in bug reports. The record payout shows how artificial intelligence is helping researchers find vulnerabilities faster. Microsoft says the quality of submissions has improved, leading to more critical findings across Windows, Azure, and other products.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Amazon is offering a like-new Kindle Scribe for $287.99, a $72 saving off the usual price. The 16GB model includes the Premium Pen stylus and built-in AI note-taking tools. This 20% discount gives readers and writers a large e-ink display without paying full price.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Ecovacs Deebot T90 is on sale for $509 at Amazon, a $190.99 discount from its $699.99 list price. This 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop features powerful suction, a self-washing roller, and an auto-cleaning dock. With the FCC's upcoming ban on foreign-made robots, shoppers should grab this deal before remaining stock runs out.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new Pixel 11 Pro teaser reveals a 'glow indicator' LED ring on the camera bar. The feature promises at-a-glance notifications, charging status, and privacy alerts. With the official reveal expected in August, the Pixel 11 Pro is shaping up to be a major design departure from its predecessor.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Tim Cook used his final Apple earnings call as CEO to once again praise successor John Ternus. The Q3 2026 call saw record revenue of $109.4 billion, while Ternus remains focused on Apple's next era. Cook steps down on Sept. 1, just as the iPhone 18 launch approaches.
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