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This AI Chatbot Was Just One Busy Guy, and He Has Hit His Limit

8/13/2026

People ask Tucker Bryant’s ChatTJB for advice on everything from their fiction and personal dilemmas to how they should spend their free time.

My Favorite Sunrise Alarm Clock Now Tracks Your Sleep — No Wearable Required

8/13/2026

Hatch released its Sleep Clock, a contactless sleep tracker to help improve your sleep.

Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reason

8/13/2026

Some users are already joking that the new logo reads “Instagzam.”

Rivian R1S, R1T See 2027 Updates, Including Second-Row Captain’s Chairs

8/13/2026

The changes to Rivian’s electric pickup and SUV are largely nominal, but a new seating configuration and wheel option stand out.

Ninja Just Launched Its First Water Filter. Here’s What It Does That Others Don’t

8/13/2026

I’ve tested over 10 water filter systems. Ninja’s $200 offering does a few things they don’t.

New Twitch Feature Uses Channel Content to Train AI Without Asking Permission

8/13/2026

Twitch channels are quietly being used to train Amazon’s AI models. Here’s how creators can opt out.

My Favorite Things from Made by Google 2026

8/13/2026

Google announced everything before its actual live event, but there were still plenty of interesting things at the company’s Pixel announce event.

Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google’s Latest Phones Compared

8/13/2026

The starting price for the Pixel 11 is $899, the 11 Pro is $1,099, and the 11 Pro XL is $1,299. Which one do you get? Here’s our Pixel buying guide.

Could a Shirt Fool Facial Recognition? The Answer Is Complicated

8/12/2026

At Defcon, a strange-looking print pushed a researcher below an AI camera’s detection threshold. Now its creator is putting patterns like it on shirts and hoodies, even though worn clothing remains the big unproven test.

Apple Faces Lawsuit Over iCloud Private Relay Vulnerability

8/12/2026

The firm behind a $250 million Apple settlement is suing the company again, alleging it misrepresented a key security feature.

SpaceXAI Joins the AI Agent Game With Grok Bot

8/12/2026

SpaceXAI says new AI agents can work alongside each other and even have their own AI manager.

It’s Not Just RAM: Windows Licenses Are Also Pushing Up PC Prices

8/12/2026

Reports suggest the price of Windows 11 is going up for PC makers. Microsoft is staying mum on the situation.

PS Plus Is Loaded With Great Games for August, Including Helldivers 2, Hell Is Us, Kingdom Come 2

8/12/2026

From zombie survival to medieval RPGs, there’s a lot worth downloading this month.

An AI Agent Reportedly Hacked a Gym to Get Someone Into a Class

8/12/2026

AI agents will sometimes go to extreme lengths to accomplish the task you give them.

I Tested the Pixel 11 Pro’s Camera in Beautiful Paris

8/12/2026

Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro come with some new camera hardware and a lot of wonderful software additions. And I have the photos to prove it.

The Pixel Watch 5 Makes One of My Favorite Watches Better, but More Expensive

8/12/2026

Hands-on: The Pixel Watch 5’s new workout builder fills a key gap in AI coaching, but its higher prices make the case for upgrading a tougher sell.

With the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Google Doubles Down on Durability

8/12/2026

Google says its new book-style foldable is tougher and thinner – which could make the steep $1,899 price a little easier to swallow.

The Pixel 11 Pro XL Has Main Character Energy Despite a $100 Price Hike

8/12/2026

I took Google’s new flagship Android phone to Paris to test its new camera and features.

I Tried Pixel 11’s New Gemini Features. One Made Me Sound Fluent in Spanish

8/12/2026

Exclusive: I stopped by Google’s HQ to demo the Pixel 11’s new AI features and hear from the people who brought them to life.

Exclusive: New Crunchyroll Collab Brings Anime Streaming to Cars

8/12/2026

Anime on wheels? The app will soon take entertainment on the road.

Honor Has Radically Reinvented the Phone for the Robot Age. I Played With It, and It’s Wild

8/12/2026

I attended the launch of Honor’s Robot Phone in China. I’m so glad this bold device is actually going on sale.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Aug. 12

8/12/2026

Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 12, 2026.

Anthropic’s Claude Will Add Watermarks to AI-Generated Text and Files

8/11/2026

Anthropic joins a growing list of companies letting customers know if they’re consuming AI content.

The Biggest Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight. Here’s How to Watch It Live

8/11/2026

Don’t worry if you can’t travel to a good viewing spot. NASA has you covered.

Apple’s 20th Anniversary All-Glass iPhone Is Still on the Menu, Report Says

8/11/2026

Bloomberg reported the glassy iPhone overhaul will still be released in 2027.

PlayStation 5 Is Getting a Wolverine Yellow Makeover, and It’ll Cost You $650

8/11/2026

Fans can choose between Wolverine’s signature yellow and adamantium finishes, with preorders starting Aug. 19.

Parents’ Stress Leads to More Screen Time for Kids, Study Finds

8/11/2026

Experts say families should create plans for determining how kids use devices.

Bumble Changes the Feature That Made It Different From Other Dating Apps

8/11/2026

Dating app Bumble is changing its policy to allow either person to message first, and is extending its response window from 24 to 72 hours.

This New Open-Weight AI Model Is Built for Video and Robots

8/11/2026

A new open world model from LTX shows how open-weights models can be used and customized by anyone.

Spotify’s AI Persona Label to Pluck AI Artists From Your Algorithm

8/11/2026

Stamped on artist profiles, it’ll help listeners figure out who’s an AI musician, and who isn’t.

Report: Analyst Shatters Expectations of an All-Glass iPhone

8/10/2026

Reportedly, not enough defect-free units were produced.

Valve Warns Steam Machine Buyers About Scam Messages After Cyberattack

8/10/2026

Steam’s hardware distribution partner in Europe was attacked, exposing customers’ personal information.

Meta’s New Open-Weight Model Can Run AI Agents on Your Laptop

8/10/2026

Meta Glimmer is a bit smaller than the company’s closed-weight Muse Spark models.

Framework’s Data Breach Revealed Customer Data: Here’s What to Know

8/9/2026

The computer company has notified all customers of a data breach.

8 Snacks and Guilty-Pleasure Foods Chefs Can’t Live Without

8/9/2026

I asked chefs about the snacks, ingredients and guilty pleasure foods they can’t stop buying.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 9, #1155

8/8/2026

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1155 for Aug. 9.

T-Mobile Just Quietly Killed Its Better Value Phone Plan After Less Than a Year

8/7/2026

The company’s new “2.0” plans and 36-month installment plans provided cover for removing what was billed as a limited-time offer.

Details Leak on OpenAI’s Doughnut-Shaped Speaker

8/7/2026

The ChatGPT maker is reportedly working on a small, portable AI smart speaker, but it better not look too much like Apple’s designs.

Weak Passwords Just Exposed Our Water Supply to Iranian Hackers

8/7/2026

Our critical utility infrastructure can make the same classic mistakes as we do with our everyday connected devices.

Trevor Noah Will Host Google’s Pixel 11 Event Next Week

8/7/2026

He’ll be among the many celebrities attending the launch party for the new Pixel devices.

I’ve Waited 8 Years for Overwatch’s D.Mon. Her Gameplay Didn’t Disappoint

8/7/2026

D.Va’s bestie brings a different type of mech gameplay to Overwatch.

Price Hikes May Be Coming for PC Motherboards Next

8/7/2026

For PC enthusiasts who’ve already lived through SSD price hikes and RAMageddon, there could be more bad news ahead.

Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in New Mexico Child Exploitation Lawsuit

8/7/2026

The ruling is in addition to the $375 million Meta was ordered to pay in the same lawsuit in March.

You Can Now Link More Devices to a Signal Messaging Account

8/6/2026

The company also updated the app to look better on devices with different screen sizes.

Fare Is Fair: Zoox Launching Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas

8/6/2026

Optimized fares will be based on the best route from pickup to drop-off, with the full price shown before you book and no surprises if the robotaxi takes a longer way around.

Most People Prefer AI Writing, but That’s Because It’s Trained on Us

8/6/2026

A new study finds that people rated AI-generated stories higher than human-generated stories, especially when told that a human wrote the story.

Suno Plans New Tools to Make AI-Generated Music More Transparent. Is It Enough?

8/6/2026

Suno plans to flag use of its music generator using audio watermarking and fingerprint technology.

Ford Unveils New, Affordable Electric Truck, the Fathom

8/6/2026

The Fathom starts at under $30,000 and will be the first vehicle made by Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

Google Wallet Now Lets Parents Create Secure Tap and Pay Balances for Kids

8/6/2026

The new feature gives kids a way to manage their money without a bank account.

You Can Now Have Unlimited Text Chats Without Paying for ChatGPT

8/6/2026

OpenAI is upgrading its default options for free and paying ChatGPT users.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Preview Will Debut on Netflix This Month

8/6/2026

The streaming service will get the first look before the presentation becomes available on YouTube.

Photo and Video Editing in ChatGPT Just Got an Adobe-Size Update

8/6/2026

Adobe’s plugin adds over 70 new photo, video and document editing capabilities inside ChatGPT.

Google’s Ask Maps Lets You Get More Done Conversationally, Thanks to AI

8/6/2026

Ask Maps has also expanded to a number of new countries.

These Studies Show Even One Home Security Camera Is a Deal-Breaker for Burglars

8/6/2026

If you’re wondering whether one security device could make a difference at home, here’s the proof — and why it works.

Apple’s Private Relay Isn’t So Private After All, Can Leak Your IP Address

8/6/2026

Surprisingly, one culprit behind the leak is passkey technology, which is supposed to be a more secure way to authenticate data such as site logins.

Abode Expands Into the New Age of Home Security With Unique Outdoor Sensors

8/6/2026

Abode’s new sensors detect tilting, strange movements and more, a rarity among current security systems.

Sunbird Brings the iMessage Experience to Android Phones

8/5/2026

The texting app, which was pulled in 2023 over privacy concerns, is back on the Google Play Store.

Hidden Backdoor Found in Chinese-Made Zbtlink Routers

8/5/2026

Researchers found a backdoor implant that gives servers in China full control over the routers.

Linux Use Skyrockets as It Becomes ‘OS of Choice for AI Agents’

8/5/2026

Instead of more Americans using the Linux operating system, the sharp increase may be attributable to a different cause.

Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 Event Date, Time, How to Watch and What to Expect

8/5/2026

New Pixel and watches are on the way, but what else could Google have in store?

Match Group’s CEO Says Gen Z Values In-Person Connection Over Dating Apps

8/5/2026

Online dating is evolving to be more, well, offline.

Meta Is Challenging Claude Code and Codex With New Muse Code

8/5/2026

With coding as a key capability for AI companies, Meta throws its hat into the ring.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 6, #682

8/5/2026

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 682 for Thursday, Aug. 6.

The Disney Plus App Is Getting TikToks. Is a Free Plan Next?

8/5/2026

Disney-themed TikToks are coming to US subscribers. And the company’s executives defended box office flops as wins.

An Abandoned SpaceX Rocket Crashed Into the Moon. Here’s What Happened

8/5/2026

The rocket drifted in space for over a year before finally plummeting to the moon’s surface.

SpaceX’s Future Plans Hinge Heavily on Starlink and Grok

8/5/2026

Elon Musk’s rocket, internet and AI company gave investors its first update since its June IPO.

Paramount CEO: Warner Merger Will Happen, and AI Won’t Replace Human Storytelling

8/5/2026

But viewers may one day be able to use AI to stand on the bridge of the Enterprise, or speak to the Paw Patrol dogs.

Hers Adds an AI Tool to Help Women Navigate Weight Loss and GLP-1 Use

8/5/2026

Hers is testing the new feature with weight loss patients on GLP-1 medications, but plans to expand the service.

iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max Might Get Bigger Screens in 2027

8/4/2026

Apple is also considering an all-glass look for the front display.

Telegram’s Brief App Store Removal Renews Questions About Apple’s CSAM Enforcement

8/4/2026

The Telegram CEO says Apple made the app unavailable for download without any warning.

Pixel 11 Leak Shows a New HiLight LED Light on the Back of the Phone

8/4/2026

The feature — previously rumored as Pixel Glow — may bring a visual twist to Google’s next Pixel series

New DC Studios Show ‘Lanterns’ Is Out This August on HBO Max, Plus New ‘Hard Knocks,’ Conan and More

8/4/2026

These shows and tons of great new movies arrive to HBO Max this month.

Waymo Opens Up to All Riders in Dallas

8/4/2026

The company now operates its autonomous ride-hailing service in more than a dozen cities.

Play Gears of War: E-Day Before Others With Xbox Game Pass

8/4/2026

You can play the Gears of War: E-Day beta, Ball x Pit and more this month.

OpenAI Hits Back at Apple, Calls Lawsuit ‘Careless, Aggressive and Oddly Personal’

8/4/2026

Newly released texts and emails give us insight into how lawyers for two billion-dollar tech companies can’t figure out how to use their email.

This New Color for Sony’s WH-1000XM6 Headphones May Be My Favorite So Far

8/4/2026

Whether you like it depends on how you feel about earth tones.

T-Mobile Is Stretching Its Device Commitment to 3 Years with New Installment and ‘2.0’ Phone Plans

8/4/2026

The carrier is incrementing its plans to “2.0” versions and giving customers the option of paying off devices over 36 months.

Flock’s AI Cameras May Have Misread Over 70% of License Plates, Creating New Headaches for Cities

8/4/2026

New data suggests Flock surveillance cameras have an abysmal recognition rate. That’s a major problem for drivers.

Malwarebytes Offers US College Students 2 Years of Free Antivirus Protection

8/3/2026

The security suite’s new Student Protection Program covers three devices for eligible students at US universities.

Equifax Customers Have a Month to Claim a Piece of $2.2M Class Action Settlement

8/3/2026

The 37,000 affected customers can file a claim from now until the Sept. 1 deadline.

Lenovo Shares Images of New Googlebook and 2-in-1 Tablet

8/3/2026

We now have a better idea of what the Chromebook successor might look like.

Apple’s Rumored Camera-Equipped AirPods Could Arrive as Early as This Year

8/3/2026

The cameras would reportedly assist Siri, rather than be used to take photos, but questions remain.

The End of August Will Feature a Lunar Eclipse Visible All Over North America

8/3/2026

The eclipse is technically a partial lunar eclipse, but at 93% coverage, it’s close enough.

Hughesnet Files for Bankruptcy After Bleeding Customers to Starlink

8/3/2026

Years of pressure from SpaceX’s Starlink have pushed the legacy satellite provider into a Chapter 11 filing. Here’s what it means for customers.

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 4 #884

8/3/2026

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 884 for Aug. 4.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 4, #1150

8/3/2026

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,150 for Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Caught Up in T-Mobile’s Recent Outage? You Could Snag a Credit… If You Ask for It

8/3/2026

Customers report getting some compensation for the recent service outage, but it requires some work on your part.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 3, #1149

8/3/2026

Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections for Monday, Aug. 3.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 3, #679

8/3/2026

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 3, No. 679.

Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 3, #1871

8/2/2026

Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,871 for Monday, Aug. 3.

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 3 #883

8/2/2026

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 883 for Aug, 3, 2026.

Amazon Will Give Tariff Refunds to Some Customers

8/2/2026

The online retail giant didn’t disclose who qualifies for the refunds or how much each recipient will receive.

DuckDuckGo’s Anti-AI Sunglasses Won’t Spy On Anyone

8/2/2026

They’re just sunglasses. Normal F****** Sunglasses.

Inside the Luxury Robotaxi Uber, Lucid and Nuro Are Testing

8/2/2026

The Lucid Gravity robotaxi is slated to launch later this year. I got an early ride in an engineering prototype.

Living Underwater in 2026: New Ocean Habitat Just Dropped

8/2/2026

Take a closer look at Deep’s subsea habitat Vanguard, the first new subsea habitat for humans designed, built and deployed in the US in decades.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 2, #678

8/2/2026

Here are the answers for The New York Times Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 678 for Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Aug. 2

8/2/2026

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 2, 2026.

Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 2, #1870

8/1/2026

Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,870 for Sunday, Aug. 2.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 2, #1148

8/1/2026

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1148 for Sunday, Aug. 2.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Aug. 1

8/1/2026

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 1, 2026.