OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300-$400

More details continue to trickle out about OpenAI’s mysterious new hardware device — described previously as an AI-fueled smart speaker that will be the “physical manifestation” of ChatGPT. Bloomberg now reports that the device will be “donut-shaped,” designed thusly to allow users to carry it around their home and place…

How the Tide Turns at the Mouth of the Elbe

One of the major rivers of Europe, the Elbe flows more than 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) across the continent before reaching the North Sea. At its mouth, the low-lying landscape is continually reshaped by the rise and fall of the tides. These dynamic tidal flats are a boon to biodiversity…

QVC’s Toni Brattin Goes Viral After Saying ‘B*** Job’ on TV

Home shopping is getting wild on QVC after wig designer Toni Brattin experienced an unforgettable blooper on live TV. “This texture and wave pattern,” Brattin said on Tuesday, August 4, when describing her salon select wig. “Again, it looks like you went and got a b*** job — blowout —…

Your TV is packed with HDMI ports, but many of them are useless

Smart TVs have many ports these days, but I’d say the most important ones to focus on are HDMI. It may have taken a while, but we’re to the point where most devices connect to your TV through an HDMI port, so the more, the merrier. The problem is that…

Victoria’s Secret Pink’s Halloween Drop Resurrects Y2K-Coded Bestsellers

Victoria’s Secret Pink is getting in on the Summerween fun. The brand just dropped a whole bunch of Halloween-inspired goodies, and they all have a nostalgic Y2K vibe.  The athleisure and underwear features skeletons, pumpkins, and more to match your favorite spooky aesthetic. Plus Halloween graphic tees, crewnecks, sweatpants, and…

Key Subscriptions to Level Up Your School Year

Editors’ pick | Food | Educational | Time-saving | Mental health The school year is a busy time for students and parents alike. With the 2026-2027 school year starting up, we’ve been reflecting on ways to help families like yours save time and get the most value on a budget.…

Wild-eyed boy, 15, dressed as CLOWN went door-to-door in chilling ring video before allegedly murdering elderly neighbor, 78: ‘I’ve got a gift for you’

Terrifying doorbell camera video showed how a wide-eyed masked teenager dressed like a clown appeared to go door-to-door before being arrested in connection with an elderly neighbor’s murder. The Illinois State Police said officers had responded to an intersection in East St Louis on Monday shortly after 10pm after reports of…

USPS Worker Claimed Stolen Lottery Prize

A USPS employee named Lakaysha Lockhart is making headlines after an alleged scheme involving a lottery ticket, a missing package, and a life-changing payout landed her in legal trouble. Authorities say what started as a simple mailing between family members turned into an investigation that uncovered an alleged theft from…

Occidental expects flat production and capex in 2027 (OXY:NYSE)

imaginima/E+ via Getty Images Occidental Petroleum (OXY) executives said Thursday they expect to maintain flat production and capital spending in 2027 and will ​continue to prioritize debt-reduction efforts, Reuters reported. CFO Sunil Mathew said on the company’s earnings conference call that $5.9B in capex would be Source link

Who Came Up as This Year’s Best Big Screen Emerging Star?

The film industry rarely witnesses two young actresses reshaping their careers in the same year, yet 2026 has delivered exactly that through Sadie Sink and Inde Navarrette. One stepped confidently into the world’s biggest superhero franchise, while the other transformed into horror’s newest leading force almost overnight. As awards season…