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Annie Leibovitz has filed a copyright lawsuit against Observer Media, accusing the publisher of using her Justin and Hailey Bieber photo without permission and leaving it online for years despite takedown requests. The 2019 Vogue portrait appeared in a 2020 Observer article and, according to the complaint, remained embedded on the site as of July […]

July 18, 2026

Realbotix — the company behind RealDoll — has begun piloting a humanoid AI teaching assistant in Salamanca City Central School District in New York. The program pairs the Optio AI tutor, which offers curriculum‑aligned homework help and multilingual support, with the M‑Series humanoid robot that interacts through natural conversation and expressions. Salamanca, a Woz ED […]

July 18, 2026

Stranger Things is getting a full retro makeover as Netflix unveils a VHS‑styled anniversary edition of Season 1 to celebrate the show’s 10‑year milestone. The special cut trades modern 4K clarity for deliberately grainy frames, static bursts, warped colors, and a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio that makes Hawkins feel even more rooted in 1983. It’s […]

July 18, 2026

The Suno hack has exposed millions of scraped YouTube Music and Deezer tracks used to train the company’s AI music generator, offering an unusually clear look at how a major AI platform built its dataset. The leaked source code shows large‑scale audio harvesting, intensifying ongoing lawsuits and industry backlash over copyright, transparency, and artist consent. […]

July 18, 2026

Some stories leap off the page, but this one practically fills the room. Meet the world’s largest pop-up book in Los Angeles.

July 18, 2026

Swatch and Omega are turning back the clock to 1969 with a MoonSwatch crafted from melted vintage Omega gold.

July 18, 2026

OnePlus is officially pulling out of the US and Europe, ending a chapter that helped define its rise in the Android market.

July 18, 2026

What if your next health monitor came from paint instead of sticky patches? Researchers have developed colorful skin ink that doubles as a wearable biosensor.

July 17, 2026

Convenience stores and car culture collide as 7-Eleven rolls out the iconic Nissan GT-R in the form of an exclusive Hot Wheels collectible.

July 17, 2026

Xbox players aren’t just venting on social media—they’re taking their fight straight to Microsoft.

July 17, 2026

Before you reboot your router for the third time, find out how extreme heat can affect your Wi-Fi.

July 17, 2026

Hinge founder Justin McLeod has launched Overtone, a new AI‑driven dating service built around voice conversations rather than swipe‑based profiles. The startup has secured $18 million in seed funding from Match Group, FirstMark Capital, and Pace Capital, aiming to reduce swipe fatigue and help users form more meaningful connections. Instead of photos and polished bios, […]

July 17, 2026

Google’s AI Search is under fire after researchers flagged mental health, homework, and safety concerns for young users.

July 17, 2026

The ‘Star Wars’ creator believes AI isn’t coming for filmmaking—it’s becoming part of it.

July 17, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled a proposed $1 gold coin featuring President Donald Trump, sparking legal and political controversy. Shared on X, the design shows Trump’s profile with the inscriptions “In God We Trust” and “Liberty 1776–2026.” The coin is part of America’s year‑long Semiquincentennial commemorations, though federal law dating back to the 1860s […]

July 16, 2026

At Mad Cool Festival, Lorde interrupted her set to slam Ray‑Ban’s Meta AI smart glasses, telling fans “don’t get the glasses, not sexy.” Her remark targeted the $299 gadget promoted across the venue, which features voice assistants, audio playback, and discreet cameras. The jab resonated amid privacy concerns, contrasting sharply with Blackpink’s Jennie — a […]

July 16, 2026

David Beckham is making his Fortnite debut with two playable skins arriving just before the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Epic Games confirmed the crossover after Beckham teased it on Instagram, showing his in‑game counterpart in a reveal video. Players will be able to choose between a classic No. 7 kit honoring his Manchester United […]

July 16, 2026

The iMac G3 helped brighten up computers in 1998. Will it brighten up your LEGO shelf too?

July 16, 2026

For the first time, astronauts can take diagnostic-quality X-rays without returning to Earth.

July 16, 2026

Meet the world’s most expensive dinosaur. T. rex fossil “Gus” has sold for a staggering $50.1 million at auction.

July 16, 2026