Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Comedian-actor Vir Das has revealed that his controversial Two Indias monologue at the Kennedy Center led to a two-and-a-half-year professional drought. He and his wife had no income for two years and moved to Goa. He also says he is still effectively banned from Madhya Pradesh. Vir remains proud of the piece.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
In a historic first, the US military deployed explosive-laden drone boats in combat, striking an Iranian midget submarine and naval facility. The Corsair autonomous surface vessels made low-speed approaches before detonating. This marks a new chapter in asymmetric naval warfare, following earlier use by Houthi and Ukrainian forces.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A government-run broadband monitoring program in Australia has ended, and volunteers were told to dispose of thousands of routers that were remotely disabled. The devices, supplied by SamKnows and used to measure NBN performance, could allegedly be reflashed with open-source firmware and reused. Critics say the unnecessary bricking is an avoidable e-waste problem.
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Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A tech-focused website has updated its user agreement, replacing a key section with broader content-licensing language. The new terms let the publisher use, modify, and commercialize user posts in connection with the service and its promotion. Users still own their content, but they grant a perpetual, royalty-free license and may not receive compensation or attribution. The change applies only to this site and includes a warning to back up personal data.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a fan-focused tribute to the original Xbox masterpiece, and it was designed with the legendary Duke controller in mind. The oversized gamepad is as iconic as the game itself, defining an era of console gaming. This article explores the history of the Duke, its impact on Halo, and why Campaign Evolved honors that legacy.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new test running Halo: Combat Evolved on the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme reveals that Windows on Arm gaming still faces major hurdles. Despite the chip's strong CPU and GPU specs, emulation overhead and driver immaturity lead to disappointing frame rates and stability issues. The results highlight how far Qualcomm and Microsoft still have to go to catch up with native x86 gaming.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
STURDY. has designed live shows for Bad Bunny and Rauw Alejandro, taking their tours to record-breaking heights. Founded by AdriĆ”n MartĆnez and the Henry brothers, the production house has helped its artists build elaborate concert worlds. Now it's expanding beyond touring into experiential creative direction.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston are saying goodbye to The Morning Show as the Apple TV+ series approaches its fifth and final season. Witherspoon shared emotional behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram, capturing the cast's last moments together. Both actresses reflected on the show's legacy, from its #MeToo-inspired first season to its exploration of the news industry's toughest topics. The final season is expected to premiere in 2027.
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