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    Lawyers are (allegedly) rolling their eyes at Blake Lively’s latest request

    Lawyers are (allegedly) rolling their eyes at Blake Lively’s latest request

    Aug 15, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Blake Lively is making headlines again, this time for an $8 million attorney fee request that has lawyers reportedly rolling their eyes. The request comes after a years-long legal battle with Justin Baldoni over the film It Ends With Us. Despite a settlement and joint statement, the financial dispute is far from over.
    Will Trump free Andrew and Tristan Tate? Epstein files loom over case

    Will Trump free Andrew and Tristan Tate? Epstein files loom over case

    Aug 15, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Accused sex traffickers Andrew and Tristan Tate remain in a Miami jail while awaiting possible extradition to Britain. The Trump administration has declined to intervene, despite Tate's history of supporting the president. New child pornography charges and the shadow of the Epstein files have made the case politically dangerous. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will ultimately decide the brothers' fate.
    AI Platforms & Assistants

    AI Platforms & Assistants

    Aug 15, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    AI platforms and assistants are revolutionizing how businesses and consumers interact with technology. From natural language processing to predictive analytics, these tools are becoming essential in daily operations. This article explores key trends, major players, and the future of AI-driven assistance.
    Hybrid & Electric Vehicles

    Hybrid & Electric Vehicles

    Aug 15, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Hybrid and electric vehicles are redefining mobility by combining efficiency with innovation. This article explores the different types, environmental benefits, market trends, and challenges facing the industry. It also looks at how charging infrastructure and battery technology are shaping consumer adoption.
    Someone built a free tool to scrub AI watermarks from OpenAI, Gemini-generated text and files

    Someone built a free tool to scrub AI watermarks from OpenAI, Gemini-generated text and files

    Aug 14, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    A GitHub project called watermarks-remover targets AI provenance signals in text and files, including Unicode markers, statistical watermarks, and metadata. The tool now supports content from OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude, according to its developer. While it can remove metadata fairly cleanly, the project admits that rewriting statistically watermarked text may affect tone and precision. The effort highlights the growing cat-and-mouse game between AI watermarking and removal.
    Microsoft wants you to ditch SMS passwords as AI makes phishing harder to stop

    Microsoft wants you to ditch SMS passwords as AI makes phishing harder to stop

    Aug 14, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Microsoft has announced it will fully retire SMS and voice authentication for Entra ID by February 1, 2027, with a phased rollout starting September 1. The move is driven by the rise of AI-powered phishing attacks and easier SIM swapping. Passkeys will become mandatory for all organizations, and personal Microsoft accounts are also seeing the shift. Users are urged to transition to passkeys before the deadlines hit.
    Your next Nvidia GPU could cost up to 30% more, and AI is to blame

    Your next Nvidia GPU could cost up to 30% more, and AI is to blame

    Aug 14, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    A new report suggests Nvidia is preparing another round of GPU price hikes, potentially adding 20-30% to consumer graphics cards. The increases would affect both new and existing models, thanks to rising AI-driven memory costs. This would be the third pricing adjustment in 2026.
    NVIDIA’s new AI can detect deepfake videos in just 22 milliseconds

    NVIDIA’s new AI can detect deepfake videos in just 22 milliseconds

    Aug 14, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    NVIDIA has unveiled an AI-powered tool that detects synthetic videos in milliseconds. The Synthetic Video Detector analyzes footage frame by frame and assigns a probability score, achieving up to 92% accuracy on uncompressed video. It is designed for newsrooms, broadcasters, and enterprises to integrate into existing workflows.
    AMD just gave PC gamers a reason to stop worrying about upgrades

    AMD just gave PC gamers a reason to stop worrying about upgrades

    Aug 14, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    AMD used Computex 2026 to reassure PC gamers with a mix of nostalgia and forward-looking hardware. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D returns as a 10th Anniversary Edition, while a new Ryzen 7 7700X3D lowers the entry cost for 3D V-Cache gaming. AMD also confirmed AM5 support through 2029 and introduced the Radeon RX 9070 GRE for 1440p gaming.
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