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Whisker’s AI-powered litter robot thinks my cats swapped bodies
Technology

Whisker’s AI-powered litter robot thinks my cats swapped bodies

The greatest invention in pet tech in recent years is the litter robot. A machine that scoops your kitties' poop so you don't have to - what else could a cat ow...

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy · 17 Aug, 2026
How to take better photos of your pets
Technology

How to take better photos of your pets

Like the pets of any self-respecting millennial, my cats have their own Instagram account. Noodle and Loaf - aka Carb Cats - aren't exactly celebrities. But the...

Dominic Preston · 17 Aug, 2026
AOC froze her eggs at 36. Here’s what my generation got wrong about motherhood
World

AOC froze her eggs at 36. Here’s what my generation got wrong about motherhood

AOC's egg freezing announcement sparks a deeper debate about whether postponing motherhood truly represents female empowerment for young women.

Amya Lubowitz · 17 Aug, 2026
Brad Pitt says he can drink in ‘restrained manner’ after 7 sober years, but expert raises red flag
World

Brad Pitt says he can drink in ‘restrained manner’ after 7 sober years, but expert raises red flag

Brad Pitt recently said he resumed drinking after seven years of sobriety, but an addiction specialist warns that "testing the waters" can be dangerous.

Alfred Smith · 17 Aug, 2026
CEO says doing business in state ‘sucks’ as company heads to Texas amid California exodus
World

CEO says doing business in state ‘sucks’ as company heads to Texas amid California exodus

Hil Davis moved Digital Brands Group more than 1,300 miles to Round Rock, Texas, citing California's high cost of living and business expenses.

Mohammed Murphy · 17 Aug, 2026
Prince Harry’s ‘The Wasp’ rival stepping down but may remain 'a voice in the king’s ear': expert
World

Prince Harry’s ‘The Wasp’ rival stepping down but may remain 'a voice in the king’s ear': expert

Royal experts say Sir Clive Alderton, dubbed "The Wasp" by Prince Harry, may still influence King Charles even after stepping down as private secretary.

Lafayette Ernser · 17 Aug, 2026
Far-left politicians still using ActBlue as 88-year-old disputes donating nearly $150,000 to fundraising giant
World

Far-left politicians still using ActBlue as 88-year-old disputes donating nearly $150,000 to fundraising giant

Top progressives including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders still fundraise through ActBlue amid smurfing allegations and a House probe.

Noemi Kilback · 17 Aug, 2026
Satellite operators are in panic mode due to a worsening launch crisis
Technology

Satellite operators are in panic mode due to a worsening launch crisis

What happens if the Falcon rockets stop flying?

Eric Berger · 17 Aug, 2026
The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Bundle hits record-low price at Amazon — save $10 before it sells out
Technology

The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Bundle hits record-low price at Amazon — save $10 before it sells out

The MTG Marvel Super Heroes Bundle is down to a record-low $58.99 at Amazon, saving $11 on the nine-booster box.

Shanon Gislason · 17 Aug, 2026
ESPN turns Angel Reese’s 49 ‘mebounds’ into proof that she’s a legendary WNBA rebounder
World

ESPN turns Angel Reese’s 49 ‘mebounds’ into proof that she’s a legendary WNBA rebounder

ESPN's broadcast plugged its own Angel Reese rebounding feature twice during a live WNBA game, comparing her to Dennis Rodman and Charles Barkley.

Reynold Lueilwitz · 17 Aug, 2026
Anthropic explains how Claude’s invisible text watermarks will work
Technology

Anthropic explains how Claude’s invisible text watermarks will work

Anthropic has clarified how it's planning to apply invisible watermarks to Claude-generated text in order to comply with Europe's AI transparency rules. On Frid...

Jess Weatherbed · 17 Aug, 2026
The Pokémon TCG Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is under market price at Amazon — save $50 while stocks last
Technology

The Pokémon TCG Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is under market price at Amazon — save $50 while stocks last

The Pokémon TCG Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is back to $69.95 at Amazon, its lowest-ever price and below market value.

Ashleigh Cummings · 17 Aug, 2026