Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A strange bug in the classic Outlook client is disabling Microsoft's Copilot AI, and while it's causing frustration for some, others are calling it an unexpected upgrade. The glitch appears to disrupt the AI assistant's ability to process emails and generate summaries. Here's what we know so far. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum OpenAI is rolling out a screen-aware capability for ChatGPT on Mac that echoes Microsoft's controversial Recall tool. Unlike Recall, the ChatGPT version is opt-in and keeps processed content on-device. It also gives users app-by-app control and a clear visual indicator. The key question is whether this careful launch will spare OpenAI the backlash that forced Microsoft to delay and redesign its own feature. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva kicked off his reelection campaign where he once led mass strikes, but he must now win over a new generation of workers in the gig economy. Formal employment and unionization have fallen sharply, and many app-based workers distrust government regulation. Lula's Workers Party is proposing new protections, while right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro courts the same electorate. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Vice President JD Vance cautioned Republicans against blaming young Americans for embracing socialism, arguing the GOP must address the economic anxieties driving the trend. He pointed to soaring housing prices and stagnant opportunity as key factors. Vance said Republicans should focus on making Americans' lives better rather than dismissing socialist appeals with slogans. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Bodycam footage released by Florida’s Orange County Sheriff’s Office shows Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson being arrested for excessive speeding after driving 104 mph in a 65 mph zone. The Jan. 29 traffic stop on State Road 429 also led to charges for her boyfriend, fellow sprinter Christian Coleman. Richardson said she did not realize how fast she was going, but the officer listed multiple dangerous driving actions. The arrest is the latest legal trouble for the two track stars. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has signed on as a brand ambassador for Starburst, an enterprise data and AI platform. The two-year partnership will promote Starburst's 'Ask. Know. Go.' campaign, linking racing's data-driven precision to business decision-making. Starburst claims its platform enables governed AI access to distributed data without moving it. View more
Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum No new Apple Watch faces have arrived in watchOS 27 so far, but a pared-down version of Modular Ultra has become a favorite. The setup uses large time, seconds, and only a few complications. The face can still handle far more data for anyone who wants a full dashboard. View more
Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple TV has expanded its movie catalog with a batch of classic films, including The Martian, Arrival, Gone Girl, Zodiac, and more. The additions come just before a busy fall schedule of six new Apple original movies. With a mix of crowd-pleasing action and awards-season dramas, the streamer is making a major push into films. Subscribers can access the new titles at no extra cost with their Apple TV subscription. View more
Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple has formally proposed commission rates for purchases made outside the App Store, following a Supreme Court decision that allowed lower-court proceedings to continue. The tiered structure includes 15% for standard apps, 10% for partner programs, and 5% for small business apps. Epic Games has already criticized the proposal, arguing that Apple previously admitted a 0% rate would be appropriate under the Ninth Circuit's definition of necessary costs. View more
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