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Fable, a startup designing tools to generate animated TV shows from scratch, is launching an AI-powered streaming service this week, Variety reports. The service is called Showrunner, and it will allow subscribers to generate scenes, view content created for Fable’s in-house AI-generated animated shows and even insert themselves into the …

President Donald Trump’s latest economic move is to halt the de minimis exemption, a provision that made international shipments of low-value items cheaper. When the exemption ends on August 29, shipments valued at or under $800 will be subject to duty fees when sent by any carrier other than the …

Liberals are losing interest in all EVs, thanks to Musk.

James Gunn explains what’s up with Lex Luthor’s bizarre henchman Mr. Handsome—and we only have more questions.

Restaurant rating hub Yelp is now using AI videos to sum up restaurant reviews, but you may want to be careful what you post. Your Next Yelp Reviews May Include an AI Video — With a Catch

An increasing number of cheap true-wireless earbuds deliver surprisingly good performance. Based on my extensive hands-on testing, these are my current top bargain picks that cost less than $100. Best Budget Earbuds for 2025: Cheap Wireless Picks

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 31, No. 311. Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 31, #311

Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for July 31, No. 1,503. Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 31, #1503

The Trump administration’s latest and greatest assault on climate change mitigation would eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions regulations for motor vehicles and engines.

The Daywalker descends on NetEase’s Marvel Hero shooter—and is bringing a familiar soundtrack with him.

It was easy to view Substack’s 2023 Nazi controversy as a kicked can that could turn up again. Well, white supremacist content led to another headache for the company this week. User Mag reported on Tuesday that the app sent a push alert to some users promoting a Nazi newsletter. …

Opera is filing an antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Brazil, alleging it creates an unfair environment for alternate browsers to compete with Edge. The Norway-based company claims Microsoft’s deals to make Edge the exclusive pre-installed browser on Windows machines creates an unfair environment for alternate browsers to compete. Opera also …

Messaging has been turned off on the women’s dating safety app Tea, following a hack which has exposed thousands of members’ images, posts and comments.

The Australian government says the world-first ban is aimed at protecting youth from online harm.