Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum From Flock cameras facing new sabotage techniques to the FTC suing Hims & Hers over data sharing, privacy and security stories are shaking the tech world. The White House is reportedly authorizing private firms to conduct cyber operations. Meanwhile, Apple is testing AI-powered conversation summaries at the Genius Bar. Here are the key headlines and facts you need to know. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Travis Scott’s brief appearance in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is only part of his involvement. He co-wrote and performed “When I’m Home,” a closing-credits track that may be eligible for Best Original Song at the 2027 Academy Awards. The song also features James Blake and was written with Ludwig Göransson and Nolan himself. If nominated, it would mark Scott’s first Oscar nod and could give Göransson a rare double nomination. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that conversations with Johnny Depp are underway as Pirates of the Caribbean 6 moves forward. The new film may feature Margot Robbie in a lead role, with Jack Sparrow possibly returning in a supporting capacity. The franchise, which has earned over $4.5 billion worldwide, could see Depp back on the high seas after years of speculation. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum World Boxing has introduced mandatory genetic sex testing for all competitors, specifically pointing to Olympic champion Imane Khelif. The Algerian boxer must undergo PCR screening before fighting at any upcoming events, including next month's Eindhoven Box Cup. The policy aims to ensure safety and fairness, but has reignited debate over sex eligibility in sports. Khelif, who won gold in Paris, faces scrutiny that dates back to the IBA's 2023 disqualification. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Max Verstappen has won four Formula 1 world championships, but he says nothing compares to becoming a father. In a rare interview, the Red Bull star called his daughter Lily his greatest prize and opened up about how parenthood shifted his perspective on racing, retirement, and his own dad. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum An AI companion company paid ten people $2,000 per month to test bot-guided self-pleasure. It claims the sessions matched the satisfaction of porn and toys while cutting stress and boosting focus. The study has not been verified, and therapists remain skeptical. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google is introducing Sheets canvas, a Gemini-powered feature that turns static spreadsheet data into interactive mini-apps. The canvas is connected to the original sheet, so changes sync both ways. It is rolling out globally in English for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, as well as eligible Workspace customers. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Nvidia is reportedly planning another GPU price increase of 20-30%, affecting everything from mainstream cards to flagship models. The move is driven by AI infrastructure demand, which has pushed memory component costs sharply higher. With board partners already raising prices in some markets, waiting for a deal may not help. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google is rolling out a new Media Watermarks setting in Gemini that gives users control over visible AI watermarks. The toggle applies to images created with Nano Banana, videos from Omni, and music made with Lyria. Invisible SynthID watermarks and C2PA metadata will remain embedded in all generated content. The option is not available for work or school accounts, and users in some countries need a paid AI Ultra subscription. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum At SIGGRAPH 2026, NVIDIA unveiled Synthetic Video Detector, an AI tool that flags AI-generated videos in as little as 22 milliseconds. It analyzes footage frame by frame and assigns a probability score, achieving up to 92% accuracy on uncompressed video. The technology is designed to complement human fact-checking and will be integrated into Wowza’s video framework. View more
