Month: August 2026

OpenAI is tightening controls around Astra after cybersecurity evaluations suggested the upcoming AI model may be approaching the company’s Critical capability threshold. Astra has not been formally classified as Critical, but OpenAI said recent tests showed major advances in agentic coding and cyber abilities. Some internal work that does not meet the new security requirements […]

August 12, 2026

Can blockbuster games survive blockbuster layoffs? One longtime id Software developer doesn’t think it’s that simple.

August 12, 2026

North West revisits “Aishite,” the closing track from her debut EP N0rth4evr, with a horror-inspired music video matching her dark alternative style. The 13-year-old blends experimental rap, distorted production, and Japanese Vocaloid influences while exploring betrayal, isolation, mistrust, and the fear of emotional closeness. Its title translates as “love me,” reflecting the song’s vulnerable core. […]

August 12, 2026

Johnny Depp and Dior are extending their decade-long Sauvage partnership as the brand introduces Sauvage Extrait, the collection’s strongest concentration yet. Depp has represented the fragrance since its 2015 debut, appearing in campaigns built around landscapes, music, freedom, and solitude. Created by Dior perfume director Francis Kurkdjian, Extrait explores a darker, rougher expression of masculinity. […]

August 12, 2026

7UP is making its biggest refresh in years, inside and out. Would you try the new version?

August 12, 2026

Drake’s latest Kick livestream took a bizarre turn during Stake’s ninth-anniversary dating show, where creators competed for different spots in the rapper’s life. The final three were influencer Jordyn Lucas, adult-film star Lena the Plug, and goth streamer Pinkchyu. Along the way, Drake handed out cash, a Birkin bag, and a paid trip, while Pinkchyu […]

August 12, 2026

A beloved house elf has apparently altered the course of a major infrastructure project. ‘Harry Potter’ fans successfully campaigned to keep Dobby’s resting place untouched.

August 11, 2026

BTS is taking bedtime merch to the next level with a Calvin Klein sleepwear set bundled alongside ARIRANG. Sweet dreams, ARMY.

August 11, 2026

Tan France is bringing his design eye beyond fashion. The Queer Eye star has teamed up with Singapore-based Castlery for his first-ever furniture collection, featuring 18 pieces inspired by home, heritage, and everyday living.

August 11, 2026

An abandoned suitcase sparked a full homicide investigation after passersby believed they had found a woman’s body. More than 20 hours later, forensic experts discovered something very different inside.

August 11, 2026

Was it really Usher? That’s the question some fans asked after his MetLife performance, until the singer chimed in himself.

August 11, 2026

Hello Kitty and friends are getting a new home in gaming. Sanrio has launched its first in-house game brand, with around 10 titles planned by 2029.

August 11, 2026

Warner Bros.’ AI talking dogs didn’t quite fetch the reaction the studio was hoping for.

August 11, 2026

Netflix is taking out-of-home advertising literally. Its latest billboard comes complete with a couch, a kitchen setup… and an actual resident.

August 10, 2026

Getty Museum curators are rating castle, temple, and amphora emojis with the same expertise they use on real artifacts—and not all of them have passed the test.

August 10, 2026

More than 20 years after Whitney Houston reportedly talked about having her own Barbie, the dream has finally become reality.

August 10, 2026

PETA wants students to keep the scalpel—but ditch the real pig. Its ‘Kind Piglet’ is designed to replace animal dissections in biology classrooms.

August 10, 2026

Responsive controls are a long-sought-after feature for the WordPress Block Editor. Changing a page’s design or layout based on a user’s device is a staple of modern web design. Yet, doing so in WordPress has typically required a third-party solution, such as a page builder. Thankfully, that’s changing. The WordPress project is slowly but surely […]

August 10, 2026

Dive into the nostalgic world of vintage and retro styling with this collection of Photoshop actions. Whether you’re a photographer, designer, or digital artist, these actions will help give your photos and graphics that vintage aesthetic we all love. Our collection offers a range of filters to give your photos soft palettes, gentle fades, and […]

August 10, 2026

There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how people discover websites. Google is all-in on the technology, showing generated search results above the tried-and-true list of links. We know that things are changing. The confusion lies in how to adjust to this brave new world. SEO has always had a dash of mysticism […]

August 10, 2026