Meta AI is getting a Mac apphttps://www.theverge.com/tech/982270/meta-ai-mac-appMeta AI can create content and make suggestions based on what it “sees” on your screen. | Image: Meta
Meta is launching a new Mac app dedicated to its AI chatbot. In an announcement on Wednesday, Meta says you can share your window with its AI chatbot, which can provide suggestions, answer questions, or create content based on what's on your screen. Meta AI on the Mac also supports dictation acr...
Aug 19, 2026 4:14 PM
The Pixel 11 isn’t the best Pixel of 2026, but it’s the smartest buyhttps://www.theverge.com/tech/982190/google-pixel-11-reviewIt'd be easy to overlook the Pixel 11. Want the best cameras? The Pixel 11 Pro is your answer. Want the best bargain? The Pixel 10A is still a great deal.
But the Pixel 11 might be the sweet spot in Google's lineup this year. With 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, it delivers the same performance as the base Pixel 11 Pro for $899 - $200 less. And while it's $400 more than the Pixel 10A, it has a f...
Aug 19, 2026 3:58 PM
Yankees prospect Core Jackson addresses past mistakeshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yankees-prospect-core-jackson-addresses-152424952.htmlSomerset infielder Core Jackson addressed past incidents that drew national attention and said growth, accountability and baseball define him today.
Aug 19, 2026 3:24 PM
‘The End of Times’ Acquired by Split Screen Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2026/film/global/the-end-of-times-split-screen-venice-1236838224/Zagreb-based sales outlet Split Screen has secured international rights to “The End of Times” ahead of its world premiere in Critics’ Week, an independent sidebar to the Venice Film Festival. In Bibiana Rojas Gómez and Juan David Cárdenas Maldonado’s film, Salomé searches through five decades of family footage for the reasons for her mother’s sadness. […]
Aug 19, 2026 3:17 PM
Odyssey Entertainment Group Launches Original Content Division to Collaborate With Creatorshttps://variety.com/2026/digital/news/odyssey-entertainment-originals-creators-kosinski-kasper-1236838207/Nashville-based Odyssey Entertainment Group has launched a division designed to partner with creators to develop content under a model designed to allow them to own the underlying intellectual property. Odyssey Entertainment was formed in 2021 by Nicole Kasper and Paige Kosinski as a management and brand partnership firm to support creators and other artists working […]
Aug 19, 2026 3:02 PM
‘California Schemin” Trailer: Two Scottish Rappers Con Their Way to a Record Deal in James McAvoy’s Directorial Debut (Exclusive)https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/california-schemin-trailer-james-mcavoy-directorial-debut-1236676347/The film, based on a true story, is set to hit theaters Oct. 9.
Aug 19, 2026 3:00 PM
MS NOW to Launch Subscription ‘Membership’ Service in September for $7.99 per Monthhttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/ms-now-subscription-membership-launch-7-99-per-month-1236838166/MS NOW is betting its followers need more than news and opinion in the moment. The Versant-backed news outlet unveiled its most detailed plans yet around the launch of a new subscription based “Membership” service that is expected to debut in September for $7.99 per month or $79.99 annually. The network sees “Membership” as an […]
Aug 19, 2026 2:13 PM
Kevin Sorbo blasts Hollywood 'blacklisting' of conservatives as 'seventh grade mean girls' culturehttps://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kevin-sorbo-blasts-hollywood-blacklisting-conservatives-seventh-grade-mean-girls-cultureActor Kevin Sorbo stars in faith-based film "Elijah Peel," a true story of a rock star's addiction and redemption he says Hollywood rarely explores.
Aug 19, 2026 2:00 PM
Unitree, famous for its dancing robots, surges by 460% on its trading debut, lifting valuation to $66 billion, far ahead of U.S. competitorshttps://fortune.com/2026/08/19/unitree-china-dancing-robots-ipo-trading-surge-valuation/The Hangzhou-based startup, founded in 2016, has quickly become something akin to a national champion in China's robotics sector.
Aug 19, 2026 2:00 PM
Home batteries are suddenly cheap and everywhere. Here’s why.https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/19/home-batteries-are-suddenly-cheap-and-everywhere-heres-why/Companies including Tesla and Base Power are vying for a piece of the rapidly growing market for home batteries. One technology has made it all possible.
Aug 19, 2026 1:40 PM
Moderna Shares Skyrocket 90% Toward Best Day Ever—On Success Of Cancer Drug Trialhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2026/08/19/moderna-shares-skyrocket-85-toward-best-day-ever-on-success-of-cancer-drug-trial/The trial marked the first successful final-stage study for any mRNA-based cancer therapy.
Aug 19, 2026 12:34 PM
How the UAE has emerged as a ‘leading light’ for tokenization https://fortune.com/2026/08/19/how-uae-has-emerged-leading-light-for-tokenization/Coinbase's decision to base its global tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi is the latest sign that the emirate's bet on regulated digital assets is paying off—with $500 billion in GCC assets predicted to move onto blockchain by 2030.
Aug 19, 2026 11:49 AM
Phillies Castoff, Former First-Round Pick Leaves MLB After ‘Undisclosed’ Setbackhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/peterchawaga/2026/08/19/phillies-castoff-former-first-round-pick-leaves-mlb-after-undisclosed-setback/The Philadelphia Phillies have seen a promising young player leave Major League Baseball entirely after a mysterious issue.
Aug 19, 2026 10:30 AM
Framework gave its 12-inch laptop some hardware upgradeshttps://www.theverge.com/gadgets/981894/framework-laptop-12-update-intel-core-linux-availabilityFramework launched a second-generation of its colorful 2-in-1 convertible laptop. | Image: Framework
Framework has refreshed its 12-inch convertible laptop, introducing Intel's latest Core Series 3 processors, expanded hardware customizations, and a pre-built Linux option. The cheapest pre-built base configuration for the Framework Laptop 12 now starts at $699 - $100 less than the previous versi...
Aug 19, 2026 10:14 AM
Reverse-Lookup Service Exposed Millions of Photos of People’s Faceshttps://www.wired.com/story/reverse-lookup-service-exposed-millions-of-photos-of-peoples-faces/The people-search tool ClarityCheck says its reverse image search service is “private and secure”—but it left a database containing more than 9 million image files exposed.
Aug 19, 2026 10:00 AM
Virgin Australia apologises to disability advocate removed from flight over wheelchair motorhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/19/virgin-australia-apologises-to-disability-advocate-removed-from-flight-over-wheelchair-motor-ntwnfbShane Hryhorec’s viral video showing the interaction with flight staff has already garnered 16 million viewsVirgin Australia has apologised to a disability advocate who said he was “humiliated” by his removal from a flight over his wheelchair motor.The airline called Shane Hryhorec on Wednesday afternoon to offer an apology, two days after the Adelaide-based man published a viral video showing the...
Aug 19, 2026 8:33 AM
Dock Spiders' speed turns into $5,200 Boys & Girls Club donationhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dock-spiders-speed-turns-5-083140556.htmlFond du Lac Dock Spiders stolen bases at Herr-Baker Field produced a $5,200 donation for local youth programs.
Aug 19, 2026 8:31 AM
Rays Top Prospect Grady Emerson Set to Make Professional Debuthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rays-top-prospect-grady-emerson-083026049.htmlThe Tampa Bay Rays are about to get their first look at No. 2 overall pick Grady Emerson in professional baseball. The 18-year-old begins his career with Single-A Charleston carrying massive expectations, a record-setting signing bonus and an aggressive goal of reaching the majors by age 20.
Aug 19, 2026 8:30 AM
2027 NBA mock draft: Who are AI's top 30 prospects right now?http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85d9bc8d1d4c79af34c2c12cd134b3&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fsports%2fnba%2f2027-nba-mock-draft-ai-ranks-the-top-30-prospects%2far-AA2as4yB&c=15298387064095582476&mkt=en-usAI gives early picks and rankings for the 2027 NBA draft based on the latest mock drafts and expert analysis. Kansas guard Tyran Stokes leads class.
Aug 19, 2026 8:05 AM
2027 NBA mock draft: Who are AI's top 30 prospects right now?http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85dbd292ce447fbdb8c778da2e596d&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2fsports%2fnba%2f2027-nba-mock-draft-ai-ranks-the-top-30-prospects%2far-AA2as4yB&c=15298387064095582476&mkt=en-usAI gives early picks and rankings for the 2027 NBA draft based on the latest mock drafts and expert analysis. Kansas guard Tyran Stokes leads class.
Aug 19, 2026 8:05 AM