Netflix is continuing to double down on podcasts, with the streaming service’s announcement that it has hired talent to host two original shows for its platform. The first show stars NFL Hall of Famer-turned-analyst Michael Irvin and the second is a talk show for former Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson. The White House … Read more
X says it is changing its policies around Grok’s image-editing abilities following a multi-week outcry over the chatbot repeatedly being accused of generating sexualized images of children and nonconsensual nudity. In an update shared from the @Safety account on X, the company said it has “implemented technological measures to prevent the Grok account from allowing … Read more
From unexpected diagnoses to ongoing health battles, several stars have opened up about serious medical scares in 2026. Here’s a look at the celebrities facing illnesses and health challenges this year. From unexpected diagnoses to ongoing health battles, several stars have opened up about serious medical scares in 2026. Here’s a look at the celebrities … Read more
Elon Musk isn’t the only party at fault for Grok’s nonconsensual intimate deepfakes of real people, including children. What about Apple and Google? The two (frequently virtue-signaling) companies have inexplicably allowed Grok and X to remain in their app stores — even as Musk’s chatbot reportedly continues to produce the material. On Wednesday, a coalition … Read more
Amazon’s upcoming God of War live-action TV adaptation has cast Ryan Hurst as its Kratos. Sony announced the casting today on X with a brief post and an image of both Hurst and Kratos in full scowl mode. Hurst is already sporting a very Kratos-style beard, so he’s already got the right vibe going for … Read more
California authorities have launched an investigation into xAI following weeks of reports that the chatbot was generating sexualized images of children. “xAI appears to be facilitating the large-scale production of deepfake nonconsensual intimate images that are being used to harass women and girls across the internet, including via the social media platform X,” California Attorney … Read more
The App Store is a home for many kinds of apps (including, inexplicably, one that lets users undress strangers without their consent). But hey, it also has games! And soon the store’s Apple Arcade service will include one more: the not-so-highly rated Civilization VII. Apple announced on Wednesday that Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will arrive … Read more
The January 14 Verizon outage caused widespread pandemonium. Find out how long it could take the company to restore service for everyone. The January 14 Verizon outage caused widespread pandemonium. Find out how long it could take the company to restore service for everyone.
People are already surrounded by language for feelings. Therapy terms circulate freely, and self-knowledge is expected. What’s harder to pin down is timing: when something is shifting, when a pattern loosens, and when a familiar reaction stops fitting the moment it’s in. The Hint App, operated by Hint America Inc., was built for that moment…. … Read more
Look, virtual private networks are great — I wouldn’t have made a list of the best VPNs if I didn’t recommend using them. But being able to control your own technology is also important. A VPN can provide protection and peace of mind when used properly, but you may not want it active on your … Read more