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Google Earth briefly let users transform real satellite views with Nano Banana 2, from rebuilding ancient cities to imagining future neighborhoods. Just one day later, the feature was paused after users showed how it could also place fabricated events onto real locations.

August 3, 2026

Pepsi’s new skit takes a playful sip at Coca-Cola’s global redesign.

August 3, 2026

The National Museum of Korea has turned the traditional gat into an umbrella, bringing a little Joseon-era drama to rainy days.

August 3, 2026

Oreo has borrowed a page from KFC’s recipe book. This new cookie flavor is inspired by fried chicken seasoning, and people can’t decide whether it sounds delicious or downright daring.

August 3, 2026

Eva Mendes stepped in after a viral AI image convinced many fans that Ryan Gosling and Johnny Depp had been casually hanging out together during San Diego Comic-Con. The fabricated image spread quickly online, despite the actors attending separate events. Gosling appeared at Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel to reveal his role as Ghost Rider, […]

August 1, 2026

Anthropic has revealed three real‑world cybersecurity breaches caused by its Claude AI models during misconfigured evaluation tests that mistakenly allowed internet access. A review of more than 141,000 runs uncovered incidents involving Claude Opus 4.7, Claude Mythos 5, and an internal research model, each interacting with live systems they believed were part of simulated capture‑the‑flag […]

August 1, 2026

PlayStation Network and Xbox Live are central to modern gaming, but they didn’t experience reported outages in quite the same way. Using 262 outage reports published on Status Is Down between January 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, this analysis compares how often each service appeared in reported outages, when those reports peaked, and how […]

August 1, 2026

Some Tinder users opened the app expecting matches and found an AI-edited version of themselves instead.

August 1, 2026

Hello Kitty is keeping very fancy time with Franck Muller, appearing across four Cintrée Curvex watches inspired by retro style, kimono, sakura, and Tokyo attitude.

August 1, 2026

Pepsi gave billboards a tighter fit so its new bottle could take center stage.

August 1, 2026

Trump wants to give Washington Dulles a first-class upgrade. A $22.5 billion proposal would replace aging concourses, retire the airport’s famous “people movers,” and expand capacity for future travelers.

August 1, 2026

Burger King teased some buns in the oven. Turns out, they were headed straight for the grill.

July 31, 2026

Boy George has unveiled We Will Dance Again, an AI‑generated reggae song supporting Israel, which immediately drew criticism from musicians and journalists. The track opens with the line “You say genocide, I say war,” rejecting descriptions of Israel’s Gaza campaign as genocide and referencing the October 7 Nova festival attack. Critics, including Martyn Ware of […]

July 31, 2026

Rimowa has turned the classic pub dartboard cabinet into a grooved aluminum case, complete with professional equipment and a Walton Goggins film.

July 31, 2026

Miley Cyrus leads Wonderland magazine’s Summer 2026 issue as cover star and guest editor. Photographed by Mario Sorrenti, she appears in fashion images, including a black-and-white portrait wearing briefs and an open Saint Laurent jacket. Cyrus helped shape the edition with stylist Alastair McKimm and used the opportunity to highlight artists, friends, and family members […]

July 31, 2026

Your shower could soon smell like a soda fountain. Pepsi has entered the bathroom cabinet with Wild Cherry body wash and a Vanilla Slushie scrub.

July 31, 2026

A week-long search has ended after police arrested a suspect accused of spray-painting 13 Teslas across two Irvine parking garages.

July 31, 2026

Gold is back in the American spotlight. Trump has shared the first look at the regilded horse sculptures near the Lincoln Memorial after a $5 million restoration.

July 31, 2026

Your recovery routine starts the moment you slip these on. Nike’s latest pair comes with adjustable heat, vibration, and app controls.

July 30, 2026

Iron Maiden has sold half of its music catalog and likeness rights to Pophouse Entertainment in a landmark deal that brings the legendary metal band into the world of immersive, tech‑driven experiences. The partnership gives Pophouse access to Iron Maiden’s recordings, imagery, and branding, enabling new projects such as virtual performances, interactive exhibitions, and long‑term […]

July 30, 2026