Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Hybrid and electric vehicles have transformed the automotive industry, offering cleaner alternatives to traditional combustion engines. From early prototypes to today's advanced EVs, this article covers key innovations, market trends, and the infrastructure challenges still to overcome. Discover how these technologies are shaping the future of mobility and what consumers should consider when making the switch.
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Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The US Air Force is turning to artificial intelligence to extend the life of its aging Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles. Originally designed to last just 10 years, these Cold War-era weapons have already been kept in service for over 50 years. With the next-generation Sentinel missile facing delays, AI-powered predictive maintenance could keep Minuteman III operational into the 2040s, possibly reaching 80 years of continuous alert duty.
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Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google is rolling out several quality-of-life improvements for Pixel Journal, including customizable reminder times, fresh media layouts, and a safer deletion process. A new Android Authority teardown also reveals the company is working on an AI-powered Auto format feature that could automatically clean up journal entries. The tool would offer Simple and Expressive modes, each with its own minimum word count requirement. This update suggests Google is serious about making Pixel Journal a more polished and intelligent journaling app.
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Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google's Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 is rolling out to Pixel devices with a Quick Settings layout editor, more theming options, expanded blur effects, and improved foldable multitasking. It also introduces restrictions against call-forwarding scams, including blocking background USSD requests and adding confirmation for manual codes. The update fixes several bugs, including Quick Settings crashes and false battery health warnings. Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are not supported.
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Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI is rolling out Computer History, a new ChatGPT feature that records your activity across apps and websites to create searchable memories and timelines. Unlike Windows Recall, it is opt-in and does not capture screenshots or audio. The feature is available for Mac users on ChatGPT Pro, Business, and Enterprise, but is excluded in the UK, Switzerland, and the EEA.
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Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google is still working on its long-anticipated double-tap-to-lock feature for Pixel phones. New code strings in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 suggest the gesture will extend from the lock screen to the home screen. Dedicated settings and toggles are also in development, hinting at an official rollout soon.
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Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Trump administration is creating a federal program that permits approved private cybersecurity companies to conduct offensive operations against foreign cybercriminal groups, including surveillance and disruptive actions. The operations require written approval from the Justice Department and Homeland Security, and participating firms may need to post at least $1 million in escrow. This marks a major shift from the previous policy that limited private firms to defensive measures only.
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Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Phoebe Bridgers' first solo album in six years, Lost Weekend, has fans reading between the lines. Lyrics on the title track suggest a called-off engagement, while 'The Governor's Waltz' appears to reference another woman taking Bridgers' place. Neither Bridgers, Paul Mescal, nor Gracie Abrams has confirmed the songs are about their personal lives. The album arrived August 14 and features 16 tracks.
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Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
James Vituscka, a former entertainment reporter, is suing his old employer after being pulled into the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni case. He claims he was pressured to sign a declaration and then fired. The outlet denies the allegations. The lawsuit adds another layer to the Hollywood legal saga.
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