Grok users, paying or not, have unlimited access to the new Grok 4 model for a limited time, xAI announced on Aug. 10 — a move to remain competitive as its fellow AI companies launch increasingly advanced models and generative AI tools. “Simply use Auto mode, and Grok will route …
Read More »Blog Layout
The Alien: Earth burger let me live out my Xenomorph-killing dreams
In the days leading up to the release of FX’s Alien: Earth, the show has gone on a full publicity rampage. FX has introduced tie-in products with everything from SoulCycle to Skullcandy headphones. On Aug. 9, they also launched “The Hunt,” a series of pop-up stunts where fans could check …
Read More »Gamescom 2025: What to expect, how to livestream
Gamescom 2025 is right around the corner, and it’s set to be one of the biggest gaming events of the year. Over the course of several days, Cologne will once again become the center of the gaming universe, with publishers, developers, and fans all gathering for a week packed with …
Read More »Hamilton TikTok trend goes viral as musical marks 10th anniversary
Lin-Manuel Miranda is a man on the receiving end of many opinions. Some feel he is the talent of a generation while others find him mindbogglingly cringy. The most evolved critics (me) think he is both. But none of that really matters for the thousands of TikTok users enjoying a …
Read More »Truth Socials new AI search is woke enough to disagree with Trump
Less than a week after announcing a new Perplexity-powered AI search engine with reportedly tight reins on its sources, Truth Social’s AI tool is already contradicting its most famous co-founder. Truth Search AI, a new platform-based answer bot built on Perplexity Sonar API, was launched by Trump Media and Technology …
Read More »Who is Ashby? The hilarious, viral TikTok creator dressing up as the Lorax and Hamilton
Sometime this week, a TikTok star was born — and she wore an orange, spandex jumpsuit and an oversized fake, yellow mustache. I’m talking, of course, about @_ashbyflorence_. You’ve likely seen Ashby if you’ve logged onto TikTok in the last week or so. Maybe you’ve seen her on a live …
Read More »The Fitbit Versa 4 keeps dropping in price at Amazon
SAVE $50: As of Aug. 11, the Fitbit Versa 4 smartwatch is on sale for $149.95 at Amazon instead of its usual $199.95. That’s 25% in savings and $30 cheaper than it was just last week. Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Versa 4 $149.95 at Amazon $199.95 …
Read More »A $599 MacBook could land in 2025, report says
Earlier this summer, a prominent Apple analyst claimed Apple was developing a “more affordable MacBook” powered by an iPhone chip. Now, we have a better idea of how much it might cost. (Spoiler: Almost half has much as a current-generation MacBook Air.) According to the Taiwanese tech site DigiTimes, the …
Read More »Should you skip the M5 MacBook and hold out for the OLED version?
The good news is that the MacBook Pro might soon get a proper redesign with an OLED display. The bad news is that OLED laptops from Apple aren’t coming anytime soon. This is according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, who reports that Apple’s OLED update to the MacBook Pro is still …
Read More »The best Apple deals to shop this week feature plenty of impressive back to school savings
Back to school season is in full swing, and you don’t have to rely on the Apple Store’s deals to get the best bang for your buck on a new iPad, AirPods, or MacBook. In fact, you’re much more likely to get better savings from retailers like Amazon. The below …
Read More »