Jul 23, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that Vladimir Putin's inner circle is signaling the Russian leader's isolation due to war losses, creating a 'toxic atmosphere' around him. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to discuss the conflict. Russia reiterates it will not cede occupied Ukrainian territory. The article covers these developments and more from the ongoing war. View more
Jul 23, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Mugler launches its first dedicated handbag campaign for the Aurora bag, starring nude female bodybuilder Tatiana Horslaville. The black-and-white photos by Chris Lensz reference classical portraiture and the house's glamazon aesthetic. Creative director Miguel Castro Freitas named the bag after his mother, inspired by a style from the spring 2002 collection. Available now at Dover Street Market and online Thursday. View more
Jul 23, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices in 10 days, sparking a rush for remaining stock. This article tracks current availability across major retailers, offers buying strategies, and explains why prices are increasing. Stay ahead of the hike and grab your Xbox now. View more
Jul 23, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Microsoft is effectively reducing the free version of Copilot to a demo, pushing users toward paid subscriptions for advanced capabilities. The move aligns with the company's strategy to monetize AI tools, but raises questions about accessibility and user experience. View more
Jul 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Vertu's Alphafold targets executives with a $6,880 price tag, luxury materials, and an AI agent called Hermes. But beneath the leather and titanium, it's a rebadged ZTE Nubia Fold with an ambitious but unfinished AI assistant. Our testing reveals mixed performance and questionable value. View more
Jul 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum India's smartphone market is experiencing a significant downturn due to rising memory chip costs driven by AI demand. Shipments fell 10% year-over-year in Q2 2026, the steepest June-quarter decline in six years. Lower-end segments are hit hardest, with sub-₹15,000 shipments plunging 45%. Brands are shifting strategies, with OnePlus exiting Europe and North America while focusing on China. View more
Jul 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A massive data breach at AI music startup Suno has compromised the personal information of over 55 million users, according to Have I Been Pwned. The stolen data includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and partial payment card details. The breach also exposed Suno's source code, revealing controversial data scraping practices that are at the center of a copyright lawsuit. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges for AI companies handling vast amounts of user data. View more
Jul 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Satya Nadella has issued a stark warning to enterprises adopting AI: they are paying twice—once in money for tokens and again by surrendering proprietary knowledge. In a blog post, the Microsoft CEO argues that model makers learn from user data and become potential competitors. He advocates for retaining data ownership and using orchestration layers to switch between models, a move that aligns with the growing trend of open-source on-premise AI deployments. View more
Jul 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Shakira and Burna Boy's World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' continues its global domination, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart. The milestone marks Shakira's 25th No. 1 on that chart, extending her record among women, and Burna Boy's first visit to the top of a Latin ranking. The song, which debuted during the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, has now collected 10 No. 1s worldwide since its release. View more
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