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Anthropic was illegally blacklisted by the Trump administration, court rules
On Thursday, a judge ruled that the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic earlier this year was unconstitutional, delivering the AI lab a win in a monthslong rollercoaster of a battle with the Trump...
The GTA VI ‘extended look’ is now streaming on YouTube
Rockstar has officially published its "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube and on its website, as promised. The in-depth preview, which "entirely" features footage captured from the PS5...
The biggest video game of all time looks like a movie
I think I know why Rockstar Games debuted its "extended look" of Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix instead of immediately dropping it for free on YouTube. Unlike most video game trailers, the almost...
Bluesky has a new setting to help you avoid accidentally going viral
The setting will prevent your posts from being recommended in the algorithmic "discover" feed.
Why “Lake America” isn’t funny
Donald Trump displays a map labeling Lake Ontario as "Lake America" in the Oval Office of the White House on August 27, 2026. | Andrew Harnik/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a...
The most popular Android phone brands rarely sold in the US
People in the US don't have much choice beyond Apple, Google, and Samsung phones. But there are so many more choices that aren't sold in the region.
Meta addresses ‘pervert glasses’ reputation with a privacy fix and a new marketing campaign
Meta is updating its AI-powered smart glasses to close a loophole that allowed wearers to keep recording after covering the front-facing LED. Alex Himel, Meta's vice president of augmented reality,...
The weird coalition taking on Flock
A Flock camera photographed in Costa Mesa, California, on August 17, 2026. | Paul Bersebach/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you...
OpenAI, Google and dozens of other companies publish open letter calling for collective action on cyber defense
Dozens of companies came together to publish an open letter titled "A call for collective action on cyber defense."
The surprising reason food recalls are getting worse
While this summer’s spate of foodborne illness is especially bad, the worst may be yet to come. | Wen Tsui/Xinhua via Getty Images Summer is supposed to be the best time for fresh produce. Corn...