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  1. Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reason

    Some users are already joking that the new logo reads “Instagzam.”

  2. Own a KitchenAid Stand Mixer? The Ice Cream Attachment Is a No-Brainer

    The $120 add-on churned custard into premium ice cream in under 30 minutes for a fraction of the grocery store cost.

  3. Air Fryer Fries Are Good. These Steps Make Them Otherworldly

    A bowl of water and a microwave turns middling air fryer fries into something spectacular.

  4. Equifax Customers Can Claim Part of a $2.2M Class Action Settlement This Month

    If you were one of the 37,000 affected customers, you have until Sept. 1 to file your claim.

  5. This $35 Coffee Maker Fits in My Pocket and Comes on All My Camping Trips

    I’ve tested dozens of coffee makers. This portable unit with a unique design is my pick for campsite brewing.

  6. Rivian R1S, R1T See 2027 Updates, Including Second-Row Captain’s Chairs

    The changes to Rivian’s electric pickup and SUV are largely nominal, but a new seating configuration and wheel option stand out.

  7. Ninja Just Launched Its First Water Filter. Here’s What It Does That Others Don’t

    I’ve tested over 10 water filter systems. Ninja’s $200 offering does a few things they don’t.

  8. YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream Users Could Be Owed Money From Disney. Here’s the Deadline

    Disney has settled a lawsuit alleging it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.

  9. New Twitch Feature Uses Channel Content to Train AI Without Asking Permission

    Twitch channels are quietly being used to train Amazon’s AI models. Here’s how creators can opt out.

  10. My Favorite Things from Made by Google 2026

    Google announced everything before its actual live event, but there were still plenty of interesting things at the company’s Pixel announce event.

  11. Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google’s Latest Phones Compared

    The starting price for the Pixel 11 is $899, the 11 Pro is $1,099, and the 11 Pro XL is $1,299. Which one do you get? Here’s our Pixel buying guide.

  12. Could a Shirt Fool Facial Recognition? The Answer Is Complicated

    At Defcon, a strange-looking print pushed a researcher below an AI camera’s detection threshold. Now its creator is putting patterns like it on shirts and hoodies, even though worn clothing remains the big unproven test.

  13. Apple Faces Lawsuit Over iCloud Private Relay Vulnerability

    The firm behind a $250 million Apple settlement is suing the company again, alleging it misrepresented a key security feature.

  14. SpaceXAI Joins the AI Agent Game With Grok Bot

    SpaceXAI says new AI agents can work alongside each other and even have their own AI manager.

  15. It’s Not Just RAM: Windows Licenses Are Also Pushing Up PC Prices

    Reports suggest the price of Windows 11 is going up for PC makers. Microsoft is staying mum on the situation.

  16. PS Plus Is Loaded With Great Games for August, Including Helldivers 2, Hell Is Us, Kingdom Come 2

    From zombie survival to medieval RPGs, there’s a lot worth downloading this month.

  17. The Pixel Watch 5 Makes One of My Favorite Watches Better, but More Expensive

    Hands-on: The Pixel Watch 5’s new workout builder fills a key gap in AI coaching, but its higher prices make the case for upgrading a tougher sell.

  18. Skies Darken as a Once-in-a-Generation Eclipse Sweeps Europe, Africa

    The only thing cooler than an eclipse or a sunset? When both happen at once.

  19. How to Watch Made by Google, the Pixel 11 and Watch 5 Event

    Google’s launch for the Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, Watch 5 takes place on Wednesday in New York City. Trevor Noah and other celebrities are set to take part.

  20. I Tried Pixel 11’s New Gemini Features. One Made Me Sound Fluent in Spanish

    Exclusive: I stopped by Google’s HQ to demo the Pixel 11’s new AI features and hear from the people who brought them to life.

  21. An AI Agent Reportedly Hacked a Gym to Get Someone Into a Class

    AI agents will sometimes go to extreme lengths to accomplish the task you give them.

  22. The Biggest Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight. Here’s How to Watch It Live

    Don’t worry if you can’t travel to a good viewing spot. NASA has you covered.

  23. I Tested the Pixel 11 Pro’s Camera in Beautiful Paris

    Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro come with some new camera hardware and a lot of wonderful software additions. And I have the photos to prove it.

  24. The Pixel 11 Pro XL Has Main Character Energy Despite a $100 Price Hike

    I took Google’s new flagship Android phone to Paris to test its new camera and features.

  25. With the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Google Doubles Down on Durability

    Google says its new book-style foldable is tougher and thinner – which could make the steep $1,899 price a little easier to swallow.