California, Nevada, Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from Colorado River
Three western U.S. states have announced a new two-year deal to stabilize the Colorado River

Three western U.S. states have announced a new two-year deal to stabilize the Colorado River

Netflix is launching short-form video content from publishers like BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, and Variety starting August 3 in US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and NZ. This low-risk experiment tests audience appetite for web-native content as Netflix competes with YouTube and TikTok.

Google will host its "Made by Google" Pixel hardware launch event on August 12th in New York City at 6 PM ET. Leaks suggest the Pixel 11 family may feature slimmer bezels, a gold color option, and thinner designs for Pro and Fold models.

2026 has seen a surge in sophisticated cyberattacks, impacting critical infrastructure, government agencies, and private companies. From massive data breaches like DOGE's alleged Social Security database leak to targeted attacks on water systems and energy grids, the year highlights the growing threat of digital warfare and ransomware.

Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former City Council President Aaron Banks pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in a bribery scheme. They are among several officials who have admitted guilt ahead of a trial, with sentencing set for October 15.

Anthropic's Claude Cowork, initially a desktop app, is now available on web and mobile for Max subscribers. This expansion signals a move towards an agentic administrative coworker that can operate across devices, handling background tasks and requesting human input when needed, extending beyond its initial coding tool focus.

X is launching new video editing and recording features, including multi-language captions and green-screen tools, to encourage creators to produce original content and reduce the prevalence of stolen material on the platform.