While there’s been no shortage of Pixel 9 leaks over the past couple of days, a new ad for the device seems to have leaked in full — and it shows off a new feature that makes sure you aren’t left out of a group photo. The...

Pixel 9’s ‘Add Me’ feature puts you in a group photo even when you’re not there

Google announced this week that it’s rolling out support for its Nest Hello doorbell in the Google Home app. This allows you to transfer Google’s original video doorbell camera — aka the Nest Doorbell (wired, first-gen) — from the Nest app to Google’s Home app. Google is also bringing its garage door detection feature out of public preview, making it available to all users with compatible hardware. This uses a Nest Cam to alert you when your garage door is left open.

Google brings Nest Hello support to the Home app

Samsung’s Galaxy Ring is not, technically speaking, revolutionary. Smart rings of all sorts have been offering discreet health tracking since 2015. Your smartwatch tracks everything a smart ring can and, in most cases, more. Even so, there’s no denying that the $399.99 Galaxy Ring is the most exciting thing to happen to smart rings in the last five years. Why?

The Galaxy Ring keeps you in Samsung’s orbit

The discussion about what Apple will do next with the fourth iPhone slot in its lineup had a lot of agreement in the comments section, except it wasn’t exactly in favor of the rumored “iPhone 17 Slim.”. Whether it’s a Mini, a Mini Pro, or a Mini Thick...

Maybe the right size for the iPhone is Mini?

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

SpaceX has completed its investigation into what caused an engine failure during a Falcon 9 launch on July 11th. The company has submitted a “mishap report” to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is ready to return the Falcon 9 rocket to flight as soon as tomorrow. The...

SpaceX says it’s fixed the Falcon 9 and will resume launches tomorrow

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Horoscope of the Day, Saturday, July 27th

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For many cat enthusiasts, the melodious sound of a feline voice is music to the ears. While some cats are known for their quiet demeanor, others are famous for their chatty nature, often engaging in animated conversations with their human companions. Discover the most talkative cat breeds and see if your feline friend is among them.

Meet the Most Talkative Cat Breeds - Is Your Cat on the List?

The AI race is quickly changing. Focus is shifting away from the models themselves to the products they power, as evidenced by the events of this week. First, there was Mark Zuckerberg continuing his scorched-earth campaign to drive down the cost of accessing foundational AI models. Llama 3.1 narrows the gap between the performance of open- and closed-source AI, and Meta claims it costs roughly half as much as OpenAI’s GPT-4o to run. In a video announcing the news, Zuckerberg wore a custom shirt with a quote from Emperor Augustus emblazoned in Latin: “At the age of nineteen, on my own initiative and at my own expense, I raised an army.”

The AI race’s biggest shift yet

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There are lots of places in the US where you don’t necessarily need a car. There might be good public transportation and/or your area might be walkable, but for others, this might not be the case.

Free Car Programs: 16 Ways to Get a Car Without Paying

Shudder’s In a Violent Nature was one of my favorite films at Sundance this year, a slow-burn slasher that took place from the perspective of the killer. And while we don’t know anything about it just yet, the movie is indeed getting a sequel.

A slasher sequel.

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Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

The officially licensed dock includes an 1,100 mAh rechargeable battery designed to replace a pair of AA batteries inside Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One wireless controllers. It also comes with replacement battery doors adding charging contacts and magnets for easy docking. The battery takes about three hours to charge,...

8BitDo’s $24.99 dock makes your Xbox controllers rechargeable.

Nutribullet’s new Flip incorporates a blender into an insulated stainless steel tumbler that looks no larger than a typical travel mug. If you don’t have enough time in the morning to blend your breakfast, the rechargeable Flip works anywhere you don’t mind making a bit of noise. (Maybe skip the crowded subway.)

There’s a blender hidden inside this insulated travel cup

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Apple’s Vision Pro: five months later

The Apple Vision Pro is many things. But for us, and for many other users, it’s one thing in particular: a really, really, really big screen....

Apple’s Vision Pro: five months later

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