Read MoreNoah Seniro2026-08-14Why The Wrong Girls Thrills Some and Frustrates OthersDylan Meyer’s debut The Wrong Girls is a loud, chemistry-driven stoner comedy led by Kristen Stewart. Critics are split—Rotten Tomatoes 67% and Metacritic 61—praising its energy while noting uneven laughs.
Read MoreNoah Seniro2026-08-14Why Netflix's The Last House Divides Critics and FansA vivid look at Netflix's The Last House: why critics are split on this 2026 sci-fi thriller. We break down aggregated scores, standout performances from Greta Lee and Wagner Moura, and where the film succeeds and stumbles.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-08-14Honor Magic 9 Set for Sept 28: 2nm Chip, ARRI CameraHonor confirms the Magic 9 series for September 28 in Beijing, teasing a 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, dual 200MP cameras and an ARRI imaging partnership aimed at cinematic mobile photography and video.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-08-14YMTC's Rapid Rise: Inside China's Push to No.3 NAND ProducerChina's YMTC has climbed to the third-largest NAND flash producer after surging past Kioxia. With expanding wafer capacity and new fabs, the company aims to challenge industry leaders amid rising data-center SSD demand.
Read MoreNoah Seniro2026-08-14Brad Pitt: How AI Could Reshape Mid-Budget Movies NowBrad Pitt says AI—used wisely—could lower VFX costs and revive more mid‑budget films. He warns against replacing actors, praises some AI music but prefers human voices, and teases new projects.
Read MoreEthan Miles2026-08-142All-New BMW X6 CGI Preview: Neue Klasse and PowertrainsCGI images from Kolesa and artist Nikita Chuicko preview an all-new BMW X6 wearing Neue Klasse design. Expected to mirror the X5's platform and offer gasoline, hybrid, electric — and possibly hydrogen — powertrains.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-08-14Amazon Quietly Turns Twitch Streams into AI Training DataAmazon will use Twitch streams to train its AI models by default, sparking streamer outrage and privacy concerns. Creators can opt out, but many may miss the change—check your settings.
Read MoreNoah Seniro2026-08-142Supergirl (2026) Review: Mixed Spark in the New DCUA candid review of Supergirl (2026): Millie Alcock’s magnetic lead performance and sharp comedy clash with a shaky script and flat villains. A bold DCU attempt that sparks interest despite clear flaws.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-08-14Asus VivoBook Pro 14 (2026) Promises 33-Hour BatteryAsus launches the VivoBook Pro 14 (2026) with a Core Ultra 7 356H CPU, 14-inch 2.8K OLED 120Hz display, 32GB LPDDR5X option and a claimed 33-hour battery life. Base model starts at $1,155 in China; global pricing is pending.
Read MoreDaniel Rivers2026-08-142LeBron James' Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Heads to AuctionA near-identical Mercedes-Maybach S 680 inspired by LeBron James stars at Pebble Beach and will be auctioned later this year, with proceeds benefiting the LeBron James Family Foundation.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-08-14Honor’s Robot Phone Debuts in China with $1,500 PriceHonor has launched the Robot Phone in China: a $1,500 flagship with a robotic gimbal arm, 200MP cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, H1 imaging chip, 7,060mAh battery, and Android 16. No global release yet.
Read MoreLena Carter2026-08-14Why Hideo Kojima Felt Nolan's The Odyssey Was Living CinemaHideo Kojima says Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey transformed viewing into presence. Read his take on IMAX 70mm immersion, Hoyte van Hoytema's cinematography, standout performances, and the film's record-breaking box office run.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-08-14Inside Raven: The Surface Phone Microsoft Never ReleasedLeaked photos reveal Raven, Microsoft’s canceled Surface Phone prototype running Windows Phone 8.1 with a 720p screen. The Nokia acquisition and shifting priorities sidelined the project before Surface Duo arrived.
Read MoreLena Carter2026-08-14Spider-Man: Brand New Day Keeps Crushing the Box OfficeSpider-Man: Brand New Day dominated its second weekend with a $145M domestic haul, pushing its global total to about $1.665B. Nolan’s The Odyssey tops $1.105B, while newcomers and franchise favorites round out the top ten.
Read MoreDaniel Rivers2026-08-14McLaren P1 Revived with Lighter, Advanced Battery PackBerkshire specialist V Engineering launches 'Project Continuum': a lighter, higher-capacity 12.4 kWh battery for the McLaren P1 that boosts electric assist, trims weight by 23 kg and targets improved track consistency.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-08-14Samsung Wallet Embraces Stablecoins to Cut Global FeesSamsung is integrating stablecoin accounts into Samsung Wallet to enable instant, low-cost international transfers and in-store payments. The phased rollout will follow local regulations and could save Samsung over $100M annually.
Read MoreAndre Okoye2026-08-13Childhood Trauma Leaves a Lasting Molecular Scar in BrainMouse experiments reveal that childhood stress can alter DNA packaging in dopamine neurons via the enzyme SETD7, creating a lasting molecular 'scar' that heightens vulnerability to anxiety and depression.
Read MoreNoah Seniro2026-08-13Toy Story 5 Nears $1.1 Billion Worldwide — Pixar's Next MoveToy Story 5 is closing in on $1.1 billion worldwide after a $9.3M international weekend. With a $250M budget and break-even near $625M, the film is already profitable and likely to prompt talk of Toy Story 6.
Read MoreDaniel Rivers2026-08-132UK Launches Pay-Per-Mile EV Tax from April 2028 ExplainedThe UK will introduce a pay-per-mile Electric Vehicle Excise Duty in April 2028, charging BEVs 3p/mile and PHEVs 1.5p/mile. Find out how this affects ownership costs, fleets, and the wider EV market.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-08-13Google Pixel 11: Tensor G6 Arrives with Faster ChargingGoogle’s Pixel 11 ships with the Tensor G6 built on TSMC’s 2nm node, 12GB RAM, 256GB base storage, a larger 48MP sensor, and faster wired and wireless charging. Pre-orders open now; on sale August 20.
