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Why Gen Z Has Yet to Find Its Own Friends-Style Sitcom

More than two decades after Friends ended, television has yet to produce a Gen Z sitcom with comparable cultural reach. Newer ensemble comedies including Adults, I Love LA, Not Suitable…

Google Adds Flight Tracking, Hotel Booking, and Rewards Search to AI Mode

Google is expanding AI Mode in Search with new travel features that let users track flight prices, compare rewards rates, and book hotels through a conversational interface. The updates push…

Twitter.now Launches in Early Access as Operation Bluebird Challenges X Over Twitter Brand

Operation Bluebird has opened early access to Twitter.now, a new social network that uses the Twitter name while remaining unaffiliated with X Corp. The startup says it is building a…

Berry Street Merges With Healthify to Expand GLP-1 and Nutrition Care

U.S. nutrition startup Berry Street has merged with India-based Healthify as both companies expand around growing demand for GLP-1-supported weight-loss programs. The financial terms were not disclosed. Berry Street founder…

Mark Zuckerberg Buys 19th-Century Irish Castle Near Meta’s International Headquarters

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has purchased Strancally Castle, a 19th-century estate in County Waterford, Ireland, along with 440 acres of surrounding land. The property is estimated to have cost between…

Linkdaze Combines Family Calendars, Chores, and AI Meal Planning in One Display

Linkdaze is positioning its smart digital calendar as a shared household organizer that can combine schedules from multiple services while also handling chores, meal planning, shopping lists, and family photos.…

Gwyneth Paltrow Reportedly Plans Private Dinner for Sam Altman in the Hamptons

Gwyneth Paltrow is reportedly hosting a private dinner for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on August 29 at her home in the Hamptons, according to Puck. The event is described as…

China’s ‘So Bad It’s Good’ Animated Film Niu Lai Becomes Surprise Box Office Hit

Chinese animated film Niu Lai has become an unexpected box office success after initially earning just 7,705 yuan ($1,140) during its first 10 days in cinemas. The low-budget production has…

Vogue World Heads to San Francisco in 2027

Vogue will bring Vogue World to San Francisco in early fall 2027, making the city the next host of its large-scale fashion, art and culture event. The announcement follows previous…

GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro Produces Ice in Six Minutes

Govee has introduced a $499.99 smart countertop appliance designed for people who prefer soft, chewable nugget ice in coffee, soft drinks and other beverages. The GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Records Second-Biggest Global Opening

Spider-Man: Brand New Day generated $927 million in worldwide ticket sales during its opening weekend, the second-largest global cinema debut on record. The Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios film trails…

Netflix Secures Global Rights to the Entire Walking Dead Franchise

AMC Global Media has signed a multi-year licensing agreement that will bring all 371 episodes of The Walking Dead franchise to Netflix in additional markets. The five-year deal is reportedly…

Peacock Premium Is Coming to YouTube Premium in 2027

NBCUniversal and YouTube have signed a multi-year global partnership that will make Peacock Premium available to eligible YouTube Premium subscribers in the United States from early 2027. The agreement gives…

Neurodivergence-Related Workplace Disputes Rise as Employers Struggle With Adjustments

UK employers are facing more tribunal disputes involving ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent conditions as diagnosis and awareness increase. Lawyers say many cases arise because disciplinary and performance procedures fail…

Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 Review: Smart Heating and Cooling in One Compact Device

The Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 is a compact two-in-one appliance designed to provide heating during colder months and cooling airflow in warmer weather. Priced at $499 in the U.S., it combines…

Spotify Brings Parent-Managed Kids Accounts to Free Users

Spotify is expanding parent-managed accounts for children to its free tier, giving more families a way to separate kids’ listening from parents’ recommendations and Wrapped results. The feature is now…

Plex Adds Discussions And Lists To Compete With Reddit And Letterboxd

Plex unveiled several social features on Wednesday aimed at changing how users interact with the platform. The company has transformed from a personal media server into a streaming hub with…

YouTube Horror Creators Dominate Box Office With Backrooms And Obsession

“Backrooms,” the feature film expansion of Kane Parsons’ YouTube found-footage series, opened at number one with $38 million on Friday and is projected to earn $80–90 million domestically this weekend,…

TikTok Pursues Super App Status With Hotel Booking And Fintech License Plans

TikTok is evolving from a short-video platform into a super app by adding hotel booking via TikTok GO, seeking fintech licenses in Brazil, and expanding search, local discovery, games, and…

Spotify Adds Podcast Clips Tool To Trim And Share Moments

Spotify launched a Podcast clips feature that lets listeners trim, preview, save, and share short segments from episodes directly from the Now Playing view. The feature places a scissors icon…