Another weekend is here, and I hope your Saturday is off to a less soggy start than mine. I'm writing this from a drizzly coffee shop with some serious Café Leblanc vibes (I can practically hear the music now). If you're hiding out from this heat inside and can't narrow down what to watch, I've got you.

As usual, this weekend I'm cutting through the crap and letting you know what movies in the Netflix Top 10 are actually worth watching. Because lord knows not everything that makes the ranking is a winner. I didn't expect Kevin Hart's middling "72 Hours" to keep the top spot for two weeks in a row, but I guess we'll take any laughs we can get these days.

I only recommend Netflix Top 10 movies that actually live up to the hype. This weekend's picks include an uplifting drama based on a true story, one of the best "Spider-Man" movies to date, and "The Odyssey's" Lupita Nyong’o in a horror movie that's both haunting and charming.

If you're curious about what other movies made the cup, the platform's complete, up-to-the-minute movie rankings are detailed below. So far this year, Netflix has had 17 No. 1 movies, and our streaming team narrowed down the only 5 worth watching of the bunch.

This article is based on Netflix's top 10 movies list in the U.S. as of Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Best movies in the Netflix top 10

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming'

While I'm still partial myself to the Sam Raimi "Spider-Man" movies, even I'll admit that Tom Holland is a phenomenal "Spider-Man." Or at least worlds better than Andrew Garfield. After winning our hearts alongside RDJ in "Civil War," Holland shines in his first standalone MCU venture that mercifully skips the tragic backstory we've heard a million times in favor of a fun John Hughes-style high school adventure.

After his brief stint with the Avengers, teenager Peter Parker (Holland) returns to his everyday life in Queens, barely holding it together under the load of high school and all this new hero stuff. When a mysterious criminal named Adrian Toomes (Michael Keaton) starts selling advanced weapons created from alien technology, Peter dives into the case despite his mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) making it clear it's hopelessly out of his league.

Watch "Spider-Man: Homecoming" on Netflix now

'A Quiet Place: Day One'

"A Quiet Place: Day One" is the movie that reignited my love for the series after "A Quiet Place 2" felt uninspired. And to tie it back to "The Odyssey" because that's all anyone wants to talk about these days, it stars the very Helen of Troy herself, Lupita Nyong’o, on her own odyssey to grab a slice from her favorite pizza place before the world ends, and she'll do damn near anything to get it.

She plays Samira, a cancer patient at a hospice center just outside Manhattan who wants nothing more than to be left alone to die in peace. Undeterred, nurse Reuben (Alex Wolff) convinces her (along with her emotional support cat Frodo) to come on a field trip to the city. Naturally, this is when all hell breaks loose and a blind alien species with a heightened sense of hearing begins tearing through the city.

Watch "A Quiet Place: Day One" on Netflix now

‘Ordinary Angels' (2023)

This fan-favorite Alan Ritchson movie has a near-perfect 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and it's one I love put on in the background around the holidays or to brighten a drizzly day. Directed by Jon Gunn, "Ordinary Angels" is based on the true story of a Kentucky community that rallied together to help save the life of a young girl.

Hilary Swank stars as Sharon Stevens, a hairdresser who can't catch a break on a collision course with widowed father Ed Schmitt (Ritchson), who's struggling to care for his two young daughters after losing his wife. When one of the girls needs a life-saving liver transplant, Sharon leads the community in providing support for the family through their darkest days, even with one of the worst snowstorms in Kentucky's history on the horizon.

Watch "Ordinary Angels" on Netflix now

Netflix top 10 movies right now

1. "72 Hours" (2026)
2. "A Toxic Love Story" (2026)
3. "Ordinary Angels" (2023)
4. "Elize: Shadows of a Woman" (2026)
5. "A Quiet Place: Day One" (2024)
6. "The Debt Collector" (2026)
7. "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017)
8. "The Boss Baby" (2017)
9. "The Truthers" (2026)
10. "A Private Life" (2025)

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According to 1980s cinema, we should definitely all be driving flying cars by now. Aside from the crushing disappointment that the present day has failed to live up to Hollywood's glittering imaginings, I do love that some of the decade's biggest movies featured cars cruising through the skies. So much less traffic!

And it wasn't just flying cars. All manner of gadgetry and gizmos took center stage in some of the 80s biggest movies. In some cases, the tech and cars were arguably as iconic as the characters, lines and music (though boy do I love the music). So in the name of tech, I've made this brand new new picture quiz where you can match the gadget to the movie hero. Enjoy!

How did you do this time? Too hard? Too easy? Think Rachael should have been in the mix? Let us know in the comments below.

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Watch Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid live streams as the Red Devils face their biggest pre-season test yet with a friendly against Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in Swedish capital Stockholm.

United began pre-season with a 1-0 defeat by Wrexham in Helsinki, before hammering Norwegian side Rosenborg 5-0 in Trondheim last Friday. Manager Michael Carrick started that game with Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Bryan Mbeumo and new signing Andrey Santos. However, it was the next generation flourishing at Carrington that stole the show, as Shea Lacey, Jacob Devaney, Harry Amass (all 19) and Ethan Williams (20) all found the net.

Atletico's league season begins three days before United's, with a home game against Malaga on August 19, but this is only their second pre-season friendly, having started their summer program with a 4-1 win over La Liga counterparts Getafe on Wednesday. Their early summer transfer activity suggests they mean business, with wing-back Alex Grimaldo signing from Bayer Leverkusen, Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand arriving from Sporting, and South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in joining from PSG.

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Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid: Quick Guide

Can you watch Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid for free?

Although Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid isn't technically being shown for free anywhere, viewers in New Zealand can watch the pre-season friendly on beIN SPORTS Connect, which offers a 7-day free trial. After that, it costs NZ$14.99 per month or NZ$149.99 per year.

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How to watch Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid in the U.S., U.K. and Canada

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Netflix just added 39 new movies and shows to kick off August 2026. The first day of the month is typically a big one for the streaming service. It's when Netflix adds most of the classic library titles (aka non-originals) to its catalogue. This month was no exception.

However, 39 new movies is a lot to sort through in a single day. So I wouldn't blame you if you didn't know where to start. Lucky for you, I've already looked through everything new on Netflix in August, and I have five movies worth adding to your watchlist today.

First up, I'm recommending you check out "Clueless," which just announced a sequel series. Then, the first seven "Fast" movies are arriving on Netflix today, so you should start with "The Fast and the Furious." For something darker, check out "Nightcrawler," a criminally underrated thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Keeping things in the thriller genre, "Speed" is a must-watch any time, but especially now that it's on Netflix. Finally, "Zero Dark Thirty" is back for another tour of duty on the streaming service. It typically arrives on the platform at least once a year. But it also leaves not long after it arrives. So don't miss it.

So let's dive into the five newly added to Netflix movies and shows that you need to be streaming right now.

5 Netflix movies to stream right now

'Clueless' (1995)

Genre: Coming-of-age teen comedy movie

What it's about: "Clueless" is loosely adapted from the Jane Austen novel Emma. It follows Cher (Alicia Silverstone), a popular high school student. She, in an effort to appear good, befriends a new student named Tai (Brittany Murphy) to turn her into a popular student. But that mission becomes complicated when Tai falls for Cher's friend Josh (Paul Rudd).

Why you should watch it: The John Hughes movies always get the love when it comes to teen comedies. But "Clueless" is deserving of being included in the conversation for best teen coming-of-age movie. It's also a fairly adept take on a Jane Austen book, so feel free to watch it for that, if nothing else.

Stream "Clueless" on Netflix now

'The Fast and the Furious' (2001)

Genre: Action movie

What's it about? "The Fast and the Furious" is the movie that started it all. It's the debut of Paul Walker as LAPD officer Brian O'Conner. He's tasked with infiltrating the underground street racing world of Los Angeles to stop a spate of electronics theft. There, he meets Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), and he has to decide how to complete his mission while not betraying the criminals who have suddenly become family.

Why you should watch it: Is this movie essentially "Point Break" with cars? Yes. Is that a recipe for an awesome movie? Also yes. The first "Fast Saga" movie is still the best in this humble writer's opinion. Stream it now to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Stream "The Fast and the Furious" on Netflix now

'Nightcrawler' (2014)

Genre: Neo-noir satirical thriller movie

What's it about? "Nightcrawler" stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Lou. He's a bit unhinged and desperate for a job. The opportunity of a lifetime falls into his lap when he discovers the world of "stringers"; freelance photojournalists who, among other things, photograph crime scenes and sell the footage to local news stations. Lou quickly rises in this world, as he seeks out particularly violent and morbid events late at night in Los Angeles.

Why you should watch it: Simply put, this is probably Gyllenhaal's best performance. It was criminal that the Academy didn't nominate him for an Oscar. At least they nominated Dan Gilroy's brilliant script, though he's now probably most well-known for "Andor." Lou is a twisted individual, and I promise you won't forget watching his story.

Stream "Nightcrawler" on Netflix now

'Speed' (1994)

Genre: Action thriller movie

What it's about: "Speed" stars Keanu Reeves as LAPD officer Jack Traven. He's tasked with preventing a city bus from exploding if its speed drops below 50 miles per hour. It's been rigged by an ex-cop turned vengeful extortionist, Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper). Jack will need the help of a passenger named Annie (Sandra Bullock) to help keep the bus on the road while he defuses the situation.

Why you should watch it: This movie almost defines "rewatchable." It's entertaining from start to finish, living up to its thrill ride of a name. I can watch it at any point, day or night, and it's a must-watch if you've never seen it before.

Stream "Speed" on Netflix now

'Zero Dark Thirty' (2012)

Genre: Political action thriller movie

What's it about: "Zero Dark Thirty" stars Jessica Chastain as Maya, a CIA intelligence analyst tasked with hunting down al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. In this hybrid war movie/action thriller based on real events, we follow Maya as she moves from the U.S. embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, in 2003, all the way up until the 2011 raid that resulted in the death of bin Laden.

Why you should watch it: If you've ever wondered why Jessica Chastain was one of the hottest actors of the early 2010s, this is the reason why. But despite her Oscar-nominated performance being the main draw, the rest of the cast is just as impressive. "Zero Dark Thirty" features performances from Mark Strong, Kyle Chandler, James Gandolfini, Mark Duplass and Jeremy Strong as CIA personnel, as well as Joel Edgerton and Chris Pratt as members of SEAL Team 6

Stream "Zero Dark Thirty" on Netflix now

Everything coming to Netflix on August 1

Here's the full list of all 39 movies that arrived on Netflix to start this month:

• "3 Ninjas: Kick Back"
• "About Last Night..."
• "Anaconda"
• "Annie"
• "Are We Done Yet?"
• "Bride of Chucky"
• "Child's Play 2"
• "Child's Play 3"
• "Clueless"
• "Cult of Chucky"
• "Curse of Chucky"
• "Daddy Day Camp"
• "Daddy Day Care"
• "Elysium"
• "The Fast and the Furious"
• "2 Fast 2 Furious"
• "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift"
• "Fast Five"
• "Fast & Furious"
• "Fast & Furious 6"
• "Furious 7"
• "Field of Dreams"
• "The Hitman’s Bodyguard"
• "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard"
• "Holmes & Watson"
• "Marie Antoinette"
• "Mile 22"
• "Minions"
• "National Security"
• "Nightcrawler"
• "Party Girl"
• "Seed of Chucky"
• "Selma"
• "Something's Gotta Give"
• "Speed"
• "Speed 2: Cruise Control"
• "Tears of the Sun"
• "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones"
• "Zero Dark Thirty"

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Missed that critically acclaimed blockbuster in theaters? If you're a cinephile like I am, your goal is to see every movie when it comes out in theaters. But if you're a parent like me, you know that sometimes it's just not possible to do that. Heck, I literally watch movies for my job, and even I can't catch every movie when it comes out.

That's why we're here. At Tom's Guide, our staff watches hundreds of movies each year so that we can provide you with expert opinions on many of the new movies coming to streaming services.

Below, you'll find our takes on some of the biggest theatrical releases coming to streaming this month, as well as the full calendar for August 2026.

Top movies to stream this August

'Evil Dead Burn' (PVOD)

Genre: Supernatural horror movie

What's it about? The sixth movie in the "Evil Dead" franchise, "Evil Dead Burn" centers around Alice Price (Souheila Price). Her husband dies in a car crash, so she goes to spend time with his family. Unfortunately for her, they slowly turn into possessed Deadites, and she's forced to kill several of them to survive.

Why you need to watch it: We didn't give this horror flick a formal review. But our Entertainment Editor Rory Mellon and Senior Streaming Writer Alix Blackburn both mentioned it in our roundup of the 14 biggest horror movies of 2026 so far. They didn't find it to be the scariest movie ever, but praised the movie for gore, brutal deaths and practical effects.

Buy or rent "Evil Dead Burn" from Amazon [PVOD] starting August 4

'You, Me and Tuscany' (Peacock)

Genre: Romantic comedy movie

What's it about? "You, Me and Tuscany" stars Halle Bailey as Anna. She's an aspiring chef who put her career on hold after the death of her mother. Her life changes when she meets Matteo (Lorenzo de Moor) and sneaks into his Italian villa. This leads her to Michael (Regé-Jean Page), Matteo's adoptive brother and the true love interest of this rom-com.

Why you need to watch it: In her review of "You, Me and Tuscany," Senior Streaming Writer Alix Blackburn praised the movie for Bailey and Page's chemistry. It's admittedly a romantic comedy loaded with clichés. But fans of the genre will find it an enjoyable watch.

Stream "You, Me and Tuscany" on Peacock starting August 7

'Michael' (Starz)

Genre: Biographical drama movie

What's it about? "Michael" stars Jaafar Jackson as his uncle, the titular King of Pop. The younger Jackson's film debut follows Michael Jackson through his early life as a member of the Jackson 5 in the 1960s. It continues through the Bad World Tour in the late 1980s, but notably stops before the legal scandals that plagued Jackson in the 1990s.

Why you need to watch it: We didn't end up writing a graded review for this movie, but our Entertainment Editor did post a review to the Tom's Guide Entertainment TikTok. He praised the movie's musical numbers and Jaafar Jackson's incredible performance. But, like many critics, he knocked the film for not delving deep into its subject.

Stream "Michael" on Starz starting August 7

'Minions and Monsters' (PVOD)

Genre: Animated comedy movie

What's it about? Set before the events of "Minions," this third installment in the "Despicable Me" spin-off franchise takes us back to 1920s Hollywood. After millennia of searching for big bad bosses to work for, the Minions (Pierre Coffin) discover they're perfect for the world of silent film. However, everything turns to chaos when one of the Minions, James, unleashes a group of monsters on Los Angeles, possibly bringing about the apocalypse.

Why you need to watch it: In my review of "Minions and Monsters," I knocked it slightly for lacking the depth of its Pixar counterparts like "Toy Story 5." But you probably won't care. This animated adventure is undeniably funny, and you'll spend most of the 90 minutes laughing at the hijinks these yellow creatures get into.

Buy or rent "Minions and Monsters" from Amazon [PVOD] starting August 4

'Normal' (HBO Max)

Genre: Action crime thriller movie

What's it about? "Normal" stars Bob Odenkirk as Ulysses. Currently on a bit of an odyssey following a traumatic past case, he is just settling in as the new sheriff of Normal, Minnesota. The old one died suddenly, so he's been brought in temporarily to fill in until a replacement is found. But he quickly learns that the Yakuza are using the town as a bank for their ill-gotten gains, and the entire town is in on it.

Why you should watch it: "Normal" has hints of better movies like "Fargo," "Yojimbo" and "Seven Samurai." It's perfectly fine. If you have HBO Max already, there are worse movies to watch. Especially since the premise is compelling. But aside from a few incredible kills, I'd rather watch "Nobody" if I needed to see Odenkirk on a murderous rampage.

Stream "Normal" on HBO Max starting August 14

'Mother Mary' (HBO Max)

Genre: Psychological drama movie

What's it about? "Mother Mary" stars Anne Hathaway as a world-famous pop star. She visits an old friend (and seemingly old flame), Sam (Michaela Cole), to design a new dress for an upcoming show. As they work on the dress, they dive deeper into their troubled past, until things take a turn into the supernatural.

Why you should watch it: In my review of "Mother Mary," I praised it for its excellent soundtrack and production values. This movie is part "Black Swan," part "The Eras Tour." As the former, it's got some flaws, and I found the thriller elements to be lacking. But as a concert film, it's incredible, and Anne Hathaway puts on an underrated, highly physical performance.

Stream "Mother Mary" on HBO Max starting August 21

Every theatrical release coming to streaming this month

Dates and titles subject to change. Theatrical releases coming to premium video-on-demand (PVOD) and streaming video-on-demand (SVOD) only; no straight-to-streaming movies are on this list.

AUGUST 1

• "Time and Water" (Disney+)
• "Untitled Home Invasion Romance" (Disney+or Hulu)

AUGUST 4

• "Evil Dead Burn" (Buy or rent from Amazon [PVOD])
• "The Isolate Thief" (Buy or rent from Amazon [PVOD])
• "Lifehack" (Buy or rent from Amazon [PVOD])
• "Lucky Strike" (Buy or rent from Amazon [PVOD])

AUGUST 6

• "Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour" (Paramount+)

AUGUST 7

• "Big Baby" (Buy or rent from Amazon [PVOD])
• "A Poet" (Mubi)
• "You, Me and Tuscany" (Peacock)
• "The Yeti" (Shudder)

AUGUST 8

• "Beast" (2026) (Starz)

AUGUST 10

• "Michael" (Starz)

AUGUST 11

• "Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend" (Buy or rent from Amazon [PVOD])
• "Jackass: Best and Last" (Buy or rent from Amazon [PVOD])
• "Minions and Monsters" (Buy or rent from Amazon [PVOD])
• "Our Hero, Balthazar" (Buy or rent from Amazon [PVOD])

AUGUST 14

• "Busboys" (Hulu)
• "Normal" (HBO Max)
• "The Wizard of the Kremlin" (Hulu)

AUGUST 16

• "Deep Water" (MGM+)

AUGUST 21

• "Buffet Infinity" (Shudder)
• "Mother Mary" (HBO Max)
• "She Dances" (Peacock)

AUGUST 22

• "The Christophers" (Hulu)

AUGUST 25

• "The Deb" (Buy or rent from Amazon [PVOD])
• "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" (PBS)
• "Reading Lolita in Tehran" (Kanopy)

AUGUST 28

• "Desert Warrior" (Hulu)

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Watch Man City vs Inter Milan live streams as Enzo Maresca takes charge of his first game since succeeding Pep Guardiola in the Etihad Stadium dugout.

The former Chelsea manager has some huge shoes to fill after Guardiola stepped down at the end of last season, bringing to an end a glittering 10-year spell in which he won 15 major trophies. Maresca's first test is City's opening pre-season friendly against Italian champions Inter Milan in Hong Kong — a rematch of the 2023 Champions League final.

England defender John Stones is set to sign for Inter after leaving the Etihad at the end of last season, although he will not feature here as he is still on holiday. He is one of several players from both teams who are absent while they enjoy a post-World Cup break, which presents an opportunity for a host of rising stars including 17-year-old Jeremy Monga, who joined City from Leicester last month.

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Man City vs Inter Milan: Quick Guide

Can you watch Man City vs Inter Milan for free?

Although Man City vs Inter Milan isn't technically being shown for free anywhere, U.S. viewers can watch the pre-season friendly on FOX One, which offers a 3-day free trial.

Fans in the U.S. can also stream the game on CBS Sports Network at no cost thanks to free trials on YouTube TV (7 days), Fubo (5 days) and DirecTV (5 days).

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How to watch Man City vs Inter Milan in the U.S.

As mentioned above, U.S. viewers can watch Man City vs Inter Milan on FOX or CBS Sports Network.

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The streaming machine never takes a summer vacation. August 2026 arrives with a fresh batch of must-watch new shows and movies across Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and other major streaming services.

As a streaming editor, I’m keeping a close eye on some of the month’s biggest releases, from Jason Sudeikis returning for another round of "Ted Lasso" to Alan Ritchson stepping back into the brutal world of "Reacher." "Outer Banks" has one last treasure hunt in its final season, while HBO’s "Lanterns" brings a darker, more grounded mystery to the DC universe.

On the movie side, Netflix has two thrillers in store: the crime drama "The Whisper Man" starring Robert De Niro, and the claustrophobic sci-fi tale "The Last House." Whether you’re in the mood for a long-awaited comeback, a superhero spectacle or a comfort binge, here are the biggest things to watch in August 2026, sorted by premiere date.

‘Lioness’ season 3 (Aug. 2, Paramount+)

Taylor Sheridan’s CIA thriller is back to prove once again that a dangerous job is not good for work-life balance. Joe McNamara (Zoe Saldaña) returns for another high-stakes operation, but this time the threats are closer to home than ever. With Kaitlyn Meade (Nicole Kidman) and Byron Westfield (Michael Kelly) by her side, Joe faces shadowy networks, shifting alliances and complications in her personal life that are as tricky as a covert war.

Premieres Aug. 2 on Paramount+

‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 (Aug. 5, Apple TV)

TV's nicest coach is lacing up for one more season of soccer — or as everyone else in the world calls it, football — only this time, he's swapping AFC Richmond's men's squad for the Lady Greyhounds, a scrappy second-division women's team fighting for respect on and off the pitch. Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein and the rest of the gang return, while the new season digs into the real inequities facing women's soccer. If the old magic is still there, I might just believe again.

Premieres Aug. 5 on Apple TV

‘The Shards’ (Aug. 5, FX/Hulu)

Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis team up to adapt the author’s semi-autobiographic novel into what looks like an ultra stylish fever dream. Set in a sun-drenched, serial-killer-haunted Los Angeles in 1981, the thriller follows teen Bret (Igby Rigney), whose pristine prep-school life starts to splinter after the arrival of enigmatic new student Robert Mallory (Homer Gere). It’s giving “American Psycho” by way of “Riverdale” vibes, and I’m here for it.

Premieres Aug. 5 on FX and Hulu

‘The Last House’ (Aug. 7, Netflix)

Home is supposed to be your safe place; this thriller movie turns that idea inside out. Two of my favorite actors, Greta Lee and Wagner Moura, star as parents who wake up to find their family mysteriously sealed inside their own house, where food is running low and an unseen threat waits just beyond the walls. This twisty mind-bender will make you think twice the next time you lock the front door.

Premieres Aug. 7 on Netflix

‘Reacher’ season 4 (Aug. 12, Prime Video)

Jack Reacher doesn’t go looking for trouble, yet somehow it keeps finding him. Adapting Lee Child's “Gone Tomorrow,” season 4 drops the hulking drifter into a deadly New York conspiracy after a horrifying subway encounter spirals into something far bigger than it first appears. Star Alan Ritchson has teased the show's most "high-octane" season yet, so expect plenty of brutal brawls and action sequences.

Premieres Aug. 12 on Prime Video

‘Lanterns’ (Aug. 16, HBO)

“True Detective,” but with superheroes? Sign me up. Veteran Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and rookie John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) head to rural Nebraska to investigate a murder that may be connected to something far more cosmic. Early footage suggests the real draw isn't just the mystery, but the prickly mentor-protégé dynamic, with Hal throwing John into the deep end while alien enemies close in.

Premieres Aug. 16 on HBO and HBO Max

‘Outer Banks’ season 5 (Aug. 20, Netflix)

I’m still a bit shocked that the Pogues have somehow survived four seasons of increasingly unhinged treasure hunting adventures. But the final chapter opens with something they can't outrun: grief. JJ's death hangs over John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope and Cleo as they chase one last score: a magical crown to make you wonder whether the teen drama is about to get truly weird in its last ride.

Premieres Aug. 20 on Netflix

‘Dark Matter’ season 2 (Aug. 28, Apple TV)

You'd think surviving an infinite multiverse would earn Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton) a little peace and quiet. Not so fast. Season 2 finds the Dessens trying to put down roots in World 26, but normality is, as always, temporary. Jason can't stop chasing the mysteries of the Box, Daniela (Jennifer Connelly) starts questioning everything around her and other familiar faces are still fighting to get home. Hopping through realities and battling existential dread makes for my favorite kind of sci-fi.

Premieres Aug. 28 on Apple TV

‘The Whisper Man’ (Aug. 28, Netflix)

A creepy nursery rhyme, a missing child and Robert De Niro chasing a killer — that just might be the perfect recipe for a chilling crime thriller. Based on Alex North’s bestselling novel, the movie follows a widowed crime writer (Adam Scott) who searches for his missing son with help from his estranged father (Robert De Niro), the detective who once caught a notorious serial killer with ties to the kidnapping.

Premieres Aug. 28 on Netflix

This week saw a couple 2026 blockbusters trickle onto streaming platforms, just in time to keep us out of this heatwave and in the AC. Leading the pack is a darkly funny romance between two stars of "The Odyssey" — "The Drama" — landing on HBO Max.

Over on Hulu, you can catch "The Devil Wears Prada 2" for more of the charm that made the first one such a cult classic. For the #gamers and families with kiddos, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" jumped from PVOD to Peacock this week, a nostalgia flashbang of a movie that I'm still salty didn't get another earworm from Jack Black's Bowser.

Meanwhile, over on Prime Video, I can't recommend "Women Talking" enough for a more thought-provoking watch this weekend. A powerful piece of art, that one. On the other end of the spectrum, for some tasty Hollywood slop, the star-crossed "M3GAN" sequel "SOULM8TE" starring Lily Sullivan as, get this, an AI android that goes rogue! Original, I know, but I'm hate-watching it this weekend nonetheless. If you do too, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ (Hulu)

While you'll never convince me "The Devil Wears Prada" needed a sequel, Devil Frankel managed to wring out a surprising amount of charm from a nearly identical set-up and plot as the first. Stanley Tucci's character gets his long-overdue flowers in one of the movie's strongest scenes, which tugs at your heartstrings just the right amount without feeling saccharine.

In the 20 years since Andy (Anne Hathaway) and her turquoise sweater made a splash at Runway magazine, she's built a successful journalism career that takes a nosedive in the movie's opening moments. Runway, now a shadow of its former self, throws her a lifeline and recruits her to repair the magazine's reputation and steer it back on course. Editor-in-chief Miranda (Meryl Streep) is as icy as ever, leaving the magazine's art director Nigel (Stanley Tucci) to once again step in as Andy's confidant and fiercest supporter as they all band together to fight venture capital dude bros.

Watch "The Devil Wears Prada 2" on Hulu now

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (Peacock)

Speaking of sequels that didn't need to exist, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" landed on Peacock this week, much to the relief of parents everywhere. Following the massive success of the 2023 hit, this sequel doubles down on the chaos with a kaleidoscope of dazzling visuals, fan-favorite characters, and a plot that proves even more grating than the first. There's plenty to keep kids and longtime fans entertained, but the absence of another earworm from Jack Black's Bowser takes the fun out of it somewhat.

Mario (voiced by Chris Pratt), Luigi (Charlie Day) and Yoshi (Donald Glover) rocket into outer space to follow Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) as they embark on an intergalactic mission. There's a new princess in town, Rosalina (Brie Larson), but she doesn't need saving, managing to hold her own against Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie), who's out to destroy the universe.

Watch "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" on Peacock now

‘The Drama’ (HBO Max)

This indulgent and funny black comedy is at the top of my watchlist this weekend. Charlie Thompson (Robert Pattinson) thinks he knows everything about his fiancée, Emma Harwood (Zendaya), until a dinner with friends reveals a shocking secret from her past that makes him rethink the whole relationship. With the clock ticking until their wedding day, Charlie wonders whether he can spend the rest of his life with someone who suddenly feels like a stranger.

I'm zipping it on further spoilers because this is one of those movies that's best gone into knowing as little as possible. If you missed this one in theaters and you're craving more Zendaya and Pattinson after seeing "The Odyssey," they both bring their A-game to "The Drama" too, making it well worth checking out.

Watch "The Drama" on HBO Max now

'Women Talking' (Prime Video)

Prime Video added over 50 new movies this month, and one I have to shout out is "Women Talking." Based on Miriam Toews' acclaimed novel, Sarah Polley's Oscar-nominated drama centers on the tragic story of a group of Mennonite women who are being abused by the men in their community. But the film never sensationalizes their pain, instead focusing on the difficult conversations between the women as they decide how best to move forward.

Told with remarkable restraint, "Women Talking" keeps the women's experiences and resilience at the forefront throughout. Claire Foy, Rooney Mara, and exceptional ensemble cast deliver powerful, widely praised performances that make this movie well well worth adding to your Prime Video watchlist this month.

Watch "Women Talking" on Prime Video now

'Soulm8te' (PVOD)

This week's hatewatch is "SOULM8TE," a "M3GAN" spin-off that may have been a bit premature, given how disappointing "M3GAN 2.0" performed in theaters last year. I'm one of the few who enjoyed the corny, "Terminator 2" vibes in "M3GAN 2.0," and I think this'll be a fun trainwreck to watch this weekend.

Directed and co-written by Kate Dolan, the sci-fi thriller stars David Rysdahl as a grieving widower who buys an AI android (Lily Sullivan) designed to help him cope with the loss of his wife — only for things to take a dark turn. Whether you're a fan of the "M3GAN" franchise or simply looking for a cheesy sci-fi thriller to watch this weekend, "SOULM8TE" just landed on paid video on-demand platforms.

Buy or rent "SOULM8TE" on Amazon or Apple now

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Five billion dollars. That's how much Google agreed to pay after being caught tracking millions of users who thought they were browsing privately with Incognito mode. During the lawsuit, quotes from Google’s own employees emerged, calling Incognito "effectively a lie" and a "confusing mess."

Even Google's Chief Marketing Officer warned the CEO that they had to use "fuzzy, hedging language" because, in her own words, "it's not truly private."

I think Incognito mode is one of the most successful illusions in tech history. So, I'm going to strip it back to look at what Google Chrome actually does to protect your data, what Incognito mode completely fails to do, and the steps you can take to stay genuinely safe online.

Credit where it's due

It's important to be fair to Google here, even though it might feel a bit wrong: Chrome is actually a fairly secure web browser when it comes to keeping you safe from hackers and malware.

Importantly, it makes sure you use HTTPS, which encrypts the data that passes between your device and the websites you visit. This means that even if you connect to a dodgy Wi-Fi hotspot and someone is monitoring the connection, they can't steal your passwords or read your traffic. Plus, it warns you if you click on unencrypted HTTP links. Because Chrome and most other modern browsers do this, the classic "man in the middle" attack is very rare nowadays.

Chrome also features Secure DNS, as well as tab sandboxing. The latter isolates every browser tab so a malicious site can't jump to another and steal data. But the problem isn't Chrome's security. The problem is what happens when you click on Incognito.

What Incognito mode is good for

Incognito mode is not built for network stealth – it just keeps your browser tidy. When you open an Incognito tab, your browser stops recording some data. It doesn't save your activity in history, doesn't save auto-fills, and blocks third-party cookies

For example, if you're shopping for a birthday present or visiting… certain sites you'd rather not have saved in your history, Incognito mode works perfectly. It stops someone else who uses the same device from seeing what sites you've visited. However, this is exactly where its power ends.

Where Incognito fails

Everything falls apart the moment your data leaves your device – Incognito mode does nothing to hide your identity from the outside world. Your internet provider can still log the domain names you connect to, and if you're browsing on a work or school network, they can see every single site you visit.

Most worryingly, the websites you visit can still track you. They can record your real IP address, and if they use something like Google Analytics, they can instantly tie your "private" session to your existing digital profile.

In fact, following that massive lawsuit I mentioned earlier, Google had to change the official warning page in Chrome to explicitly admit this. It now reads: "This won't change how data is collected by websites you visit and the services they use, including Google."

Essentially, they had to confess on-screen that the data collection doesn't stop.

Is Incognito mode still worth using?

Whether you should use Incognito boils down to what you expect from it. If you care about what other people using your device can see, it's perfect. It's also great for logging into different email accounts, getting around article limits on news sites, or stopping your YouTube algorithm from being ruined because you wanted to watch one weird video.

However, Incognito does not give you any kind of meaningful digital privacy. For any entity that has control over your connection – notably your ISP, school, or workplace – there's no difference at all between using Incognito and rawdogging it with a logged-in Chrome tab.

It's the same story for the sites you visit. Your IP and any device identifiers are still available to see, so it's very easy to link this activity with anything else you've done online. At the end of the day, Incognito only hides your tracks from the person sitting next to you – not the rest of the world.

For genuine privacy, I recommend using tools that actually secure your connection. Use one of the best VPNs to hide your activity from your ISP and change your IP address, and consider switching to a browser like Brave or Firefox that blocks tracking by default. Ad and tracker blockers are also good – there are plenty available for free – and finally, keep everything updated, including Chrome. New releases address the most recent issues, so it's good to stay on top of this.

In short, it's certainly not in Google's best interest to provide you with a tool that strips away the possibility of data collection. There are still eyes behind the famous fedora and sunglasses – and they're always watching.

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This week, Sony held its Q3 earnings call where the company confirmed that it is "cautiously" moving forward with plans to stop producing physical versions of PlayStation games starting in 2028, CFO Lin Tao said (see Tao's comments in this video from Kotaku's Ethan Gach).

“When we think about the future, and we put in a lot of thought and time, and we cautiously considered this, and we came to this conclusion. And we’re going to cautiously move this forward,” Tao said.

Sony has been receiving near-daily backlash from gamers online; most of the backlash isn't over the medium of discs itself but a perceived lack of ownership since most digital sales are "licenses," not something you actually own. Data from Circana analyst Mat Piscatella highlighted that in 2008 over 100 PlayStation games sold more than 100,000 copies. This year, only 7 reached that mark.

Unfortunately, Sony made this announcement just as prices are skyrocketing for RAM and storage, forcing hikes on everything from phones to laptops and anything that requires memory thanks to AI-driven supply constraints.

With that in mind, I decided to take a look at how much memory you would need for the 37 first-party games released for the PlayStation 5 since it launched in 2020.

Here's the full list of the games

• Astro Bot
• Astro’s Playroom
• Days Gone Remastered
• Death Stranding: Director’s Cut
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Demon’s Souls remake
• Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut
• Ghost of Yōtei
• God of War Ragnarök
• God of War: Sons of Sparta
• Gran Turismo 7
• Helldivers 2
• Horizon Forbidden West
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
• Lego Horizon Adventures
• Lost Soul Aside
• Midnight Murder Club
• MLB The Show 21
• MLB The Show 22
• MLB The Show 23
• MLB The Show 24
• MLB The Show 25
• MLB The Show 26
• Nioh collection (Nioh 1 & 2 Remastered)
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• Returnal
• Rise of the Ronin
• Sackboy: A Big Adventure
• Saros
• Spider-Man Remastered
• Spider-Man 2
• Spider-Man: Miles Morales
• Stellar Blade
• The Last of Us Part 1 remake
• The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
• Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
• Until Dawn remake

Using the listed download size from the PlayStation Store, I found that the 37 games totaled 2,989.1 GB, or about 2.99 TB.

The PS5 comes with 1TB of storage, which you can expand with an m.2 SSD or an external hard drive. To fit all of these games, plus whatever extra space is needed for the operating system and any patches you're going to want, at a minimum, a 4TB hard drive.

At the time of writing, the officially licensed 4TB WD Black NVMe m.2 SSD that PlayStation recommends sells for $789.99 on Amazon. That is $400 more than the same hard drive cost a year ago, and about as much as the PS5 Pro.

The cheapest 4TB drive, possibly compatible with the PS5, that I could find is a refurbished Samsung 990 Pro for $419.99 from Best Buy.

Unfortunately, those prices aren't likely to get better, as SK Hynix, one of the big three RAM manufacturers alongside Samsung and Micron, recently warned that 2027 will be even worse for RAM prices. And it's unlikely to get better by 2028, when Sony will stop making and selling physical copies of PS5 games.

Between rising prices and fears over ownership, gamers are stuck in a rough spot for the next few years. And that doesn't even account for the higher price they'll likely have to pay for a PS6 to play games from the next console generation.

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"Adults" is coming back for a second season, but before it does there's a special prequel episode, titled "Marathon Day" which offers fresh insight into this unique group of friends.

Below is our guide to how to watch "Adults: Marathon Day" from anywhere — live or on demand — including how to tune in with a VPN.

Go back to a time before "Adults" even began and see Paul Baker's origin story, as well as finding out how Samir, Billie, Anton, and Issa first met. Creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw and director Jonathan Krisel have put together a prequel for their hit show, and it's going global.

"Marathon Day" is only 20 minutes long, but it'll pack in a lot of story to finally reveal the truth about where Paul came from and how he united this group of friends. It's all good preparation for season 2 of the show, which premieres on August 27.

If you're keen to go back to the origins of these characters ahead of season 2, check out the following information regarding how to watch "Adults: Marathon Day" with live viewing and streaming options available.

How to watch 'Adults: Marathon Day' for FREE

"Adults: Marathon Day" is available to watch live and free even if you don't have cable.

You can watch the special episode via YouTube TV or Fubo which both have free trials and carry the FXX channel.

Remember, you'll need a VPN to watch if you're not in the U.S. right now. We recommend NordVPN.

Watch 'Adults: Marathon Day' from anywhere

Traveling when "Adults: Marathon Day" airs? A VPN, or virtual private network, can make your device appear to be back in your home country so you can log in to the streaming services you already pay for while you’re away.

We’ve tested all the major options, and NordVPN remains one of the best VPN services right now. It’s fast, easy to use, and works across phones, laptops, tablets, streaming sticks, and smart TVs. There’s also a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it with very little risk.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favourite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're outside the U.S. but want to watch the show as usual, you'd select a U.S. server from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to Hulu and watch "Adults: Marathon Day" as normal.

Watch 'Adults: Marathon Day' in the U.S.

In the U.S., "Adults: Marathon Day" airs on FXX. It premieres on Friday, July 31, at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on FXX.

You can stream FXX live through services such as Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV, with Sling Blue carrying the channel in select markets.

But, what if you miss the live broadcast? The prequel episode lands on Hulu and will be available for on-demand streaming.

If you're outside the U.S. when the show airs, you can use a VPN such as NordVPN to access your usual services while traveling.

Watch 'Adults: Marathon Day' in Canada

In Canada, you can stream "Adults: Marathon Day" on Disney+ from August 1.

The cheapest subscription plan starts at CA$8.99/month.

Travelers from the U.S. visiting Canada can also use a VPN to access their home subscriptions.

How to watch 'Adults: Marathon Day' in the U.K.

You can stream "Adults: Marathon Day" on Disney+ in the U.K. from Saturday, August 1.

Prices start at £5.99/month in the U.K..

NordVPN can help you sign in to Disney+ if you're outside Blighty at the moment.

How to watch 'Adults: Marathon Day' in Australia

It is the same process in Australia, with "Adults: Marathon Day" set to stream on-demand on Disney+ from August 1.

Disney+ starts at AU$9.99/month in Australia.

If you're traveling and already subscribe to a service carrying the show in your home region, a VPN like NordVPN is the easiest way to keep watching without disruption.

'Adults' - cast

• Malik Elassal as Samir Rahman
• Lucy Freyer as Billie Schaeffer
• Jack Innanen as Paul Baker
• Amita Rao as Issa
• Owen Thiele as Anton Evans
• Charlie Cox as Mr. Teacher
• Rachel Marsh as Carly

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Streaming is only getting more and more expensive these days (RIP my budget), so I'm always looking for an excuse to shout out free streaming services to help you save without skimping on all your favorite shows and movies. Of course, the one downside to all that "free" content is you have to sit through ad breaks. But honestly, since Netflix, Disney+, and all the rest of the best streaming services put their ad-free tiers behind a paywall, having to suffer through a few ads is pretty much par for the course these days. It's practically become cable 2.0.

Granted, some free streaming services are more annoying than others when it comes to bombarding you with ads. But which one is the worst offender? I decided to get to the bottom of that question by timing the ad breaks on two of our favorite free streaming services: Tubi and Pluto TV. I had a hunch which one would have more, but even I didn't expect Pluto TV to run ads twice as long as Tubi.

It was genuinely starting to piss me off, and then an ad popped up less than 5 minutes before the credits rolled on a movie and I lost it, y'all. I mean, it's hard to argue with free — especially these days — but come on! Do these platforms have to make it so obvious that they're milking our attention spans for all their worth?

That wasn't the only discovery I found, too. Turns out the number of ads each platform serves depends on the kinds of shows and movies you're watching. Read on to learn about my methodology and what I found. Do you have a preferred free streaming platform? Which ones should I compare next? Let us know in the comments!

Tubi vs. Pluto TV ad time: The methodology

To keep things fair, I put both Tubi and Pluto TV through the same paces to compare their ad loads. I used a stopwatch on my phone to track the total time spent in ad breaks across three movies and two TV shows on both platforms. I watched both on an Amazon Fire TV using the dedicated Pluto TV and Tubi apps.

I initially was only going to do one TV show per platform, but I noticed that the first show I started with ("The Twilight Zone" on Tubi) had significantly fewer ad breaks than the movies I'd watched. I experimented with other, more recent shows and found that the older shows on both Tubi and Pluto TV show fewer ads than the newer ones. I also tried to hit a couple of different genres, as well as movies leaving soon, to see if there was any variation.

On Tubi, I watched "Second Hand Lions" (111 minutes), "Roll Bounce" (112 minutes), and "Paid in Full" (98 minutes). "Second Hand Lions" had six ad breaks for a total of 12 minutes and 45 seconds. "Roll Bounce" — y'all remember "Roll Bounce"? That movie with Lil' Bow Wow on skates? I completely forgot it existed — also had six ad breaks but came in a little longer at 13 minutes and 15 seconds. Finally, "Paid in Full" had the fewest with five ad breaks at 12 minutes and 15 seconds.

On the TV side of things, I watched "The Twilight Zone" and "Everybody Hates Chris." "The Twilight Zone" had a single ad break right at the beginning that lasted 45 seconds, while "Everybody Hates Chris" had two ad breaks totaling 2 minutes and 45 seconds.

Moving on to Pluto TV, I watched one of my all-time favorite fantasy movies, "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" (134 minutes) as well as "Friday" (91 minutes) and "Love Lies Bleeding" (104 minutes). As a side note, it absolutely killed me that all three "Friday" movies were the most-watched movies on the platform.

"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" had a whopping 11 ad breaks — the most on either platform by a wide margin — totaling over 31 minutes of ads, including the one that made me lose it when it popped up just before the credits. "Friday" was a little better with eight breaks, clocking in at 29 minutes and 45 seconds, while "Love Lies Bleeding" had nine ad breaks for a total of 30 minutes and 45 seconds.

The ads weren't quite as bad with the shows on Pluto TV, but still worse than Tubi. I watched a couple of episodes of "Frasier," which averaged about 7 minutes and 20 seconds per episode, as well as "I Love Lucy," which came in at just under five minutes per episode.

Tubi vs. Pluto TV ad time: The results

Between Tubi and Pluto TV, Tubi is the clear winner for the fewest ads. When it came to movies, Tubi clocked in less than half the ad time as Pluto TV, averaging just under 13 minutes. Meanwhile, if you're watching a movie on Pluto TV, be prepared to sit through over 30 minutes of ads.

Older shows on both platforms showed fewer ads than newer ones, which was surprising but makes sense. There's likely not as many viewers clambering to binge shows from the '50s and '60s compared to those from the '90s and 2000s.

TV is where I saw the biggest gap between the two platforms, with a single episode of a classic show on Pluto TV ("I Love Lucy") spending four times as long on ads compared to one ("The Twilight Zone") on Tubi. When it came to newer shows, the difference wasn't quite as stark, but Pluto TV still averaged an extra five minutes of ads per episode compared to Tubi.

So there you have it! Pluto TV wastes your time with twice as many ads as Tubi, many of which are for its own platform, something that always drives me up the wall. The upside is that Pluto TV has a far better selection of recent releases and classic movies, though you will have to make an account to watch them. You don't need an account to watch things on Tubi, though creating one does unlock some creature comforts, like the option to pick up where you left off in a show or movie.

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"Fightland" is the ideal series for anyone who loves to watch hard-hitting action in the ring combined with emotional drama outside of it.

Below is our guide to how to watch "Fightland" from anywhere — live or on demand — including how to tune in with a VPN.

"Fightland" is the latest project to be developed under 50 Cent's G-Unit Television banner, and sees a disgraced boxer, Duke Kilroy, return from prison to take on those who wronged him and got him incarcerated in the first place.

Across eight gritty episodes we'll see Duke dive into the criminal underworld to seek his revenge, as well as plenty of boxing action in the ring. While the show is set in London, it's viewers in the U.S. who will get to see it first, but U.K. audiences won't have to wait too long.

If you can't wait to jump into the ring, check out the following information regarding how to watch "Fightland" with live viewing and streaming options available.

Watch 'Fightland' from anywhere

Traveling when "Fightland" airs? A VPN, or virtual private network, can make your device appear to be back in your home country so you can log in to the streaming services you already pay for while you’re away.

We’ve tested all the major options, and NordVPN remains one of the best VPN services right now. It’s fast, easy to use, and works across phones, laptops, tablets, streaming sticks, and smart TVs. There’s also a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it with very little risk.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favourite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're outside the U.S. but want to watch the show as usual, you'd select a U.S. server from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to STARZ and watch "Fightland" as normal.

Watch 'Fightland' in the U.S.

In the U.S., "Fightland" is available on STARZ from Friday, July 31.

You can stream STARZ live through services such as Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV by subscribing to STARZ as a premium add-on. Sling also offers STARZ as an add-on.

But, what if you miss the live broadcast? The episodes will also be on the STARZ streaming app which costs $11.99/month.

If you're outside the U.S. when the show airs, you can use a VPN such as NordVPN to access your usual services while traveling.

Watch 'Fightland' in Canada

In Canada, "Fightland" is also available on STARZ, which you can get as an add-on through Crave TV. Starz doesn't operate as a standalone service in Canada, but it'll only cost you $6.99 per month.

The release schedule is exactly the same as the U.S..

Travelers from the U.S. can also use a VPN to access their home subscriptions.

Can you watch 'Fightland' in the U.K.?

The short answer is, yes, you can watch "Fightland" in the U.K. but you'll have to wait a little while.

The show will drop on Sky Atlantic but not until August 27.

If you're a U.S. subscriber traveling in the U.K., a VPN such as NordVPN can help you sign in to Starz as you normally would.

How to watch 'Fightland' in Australia

You won't have to wait around if you live Down Under, though, with "Fightland" hitting Stan on August 1, just a few hours after its U.S. premiere.

Stan prices start at just AU$12/month.

If you're traveling and already subscribe to a service carrying the show in your home region, a VPN like NordVPN is the easiest way to keep watching without changing accounts or waiting for a local release.

'Fightland' - cast

• Howard Charles as Maduka "Duke" Kilroy
• Nicholas Pinnock as Kingsley Marshall
• Deborah Ayorinde as Joy Marshall
• Charles Babalola as Ezekiel "Zeek" Marshall
• Anita-Joy Uwajeh as Cebella "Cece" Marshall
• Tahirah Sharif as Kim Harper
• Tyler Conti as Justin "Jay" Hall
• Richard Pepple as Gary "Gazzer" Kilroy
• Alix Bailey as Rocks

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When David (Golo Euler, Philip Froissant) succumbs to cancer aged 49, his family and friends find comfort in the end of his suffering. However, a letter written by David reopens old wounds by laying the blame for his illness firmly at the feet of his nearest and dearest, forcing them to confront the past — and each other.

Here's how to watch “The Last Settlement" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.

Having earned producer Walter Iuzzolino's seal of approval, the German drama is airing internationally with English subtitles under the 'Walter Presents' banner, though it must be said that the six-parter's original title, "Am Ende – Die Macht der Kränkung" (translation: "In the end – The Power of Resentment"), is far less abstract.

David's posthumous outpouring of anger winds the clocks back on the lives of the various members of his inner circle, including his mother Rosa (Barbara Auer, Henriette Richter-Röhl), his younger sister Mirjam (Antonia Bill, Lilia Herrmann), his partner Julia (Angelina Häntsch, Luise Hart), and his best friend Roko (Mohamed Achour, Rojan Juan Barani).

Roko is haunted by a long-buried grievance with David's ex-girlfriend Aisha (Narges Rashidi, Gizem Emre), while a repentant Mirjam learns a harsh lesson about her family. For others, the brutal honesty of David's bombshell disclosure is all too much.

Read on as we explain how to watch "The Last Settlement" online from anywhere, starting with free options.

How to watch 'The Last Settlement' for FREE

You can watch "The Last Settlement" free-of-charge on Channel 4 in the U.K.. All six episodes premiere online on Friday, July 31.

Abroad when it's on? Use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent your favorite streamer from working. Scroll down for all the details.

How to watch 'The Last Settlement' from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "The Last Settlement" on your preferred service?

You can still tune in as normal thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the show free-of-charge on Channel 4, choose 'United Kingdom' from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Channel 4, sign in, and watch "The Last Settlement" for free.

How to watch 'The Last Settlement' in the U.S.

In the U.S., all six episodes of "The Last Settlement" are already available to stream on PBS Passport.

If you’re a Brit in the States for work or on vacation, you can still tune in for free with the help of a VPN, such as NordVPN. Just connect to a U.K. server, then open Channel 4 as you normally would.

How to watch 'The Last Settlement' in Canada

The entirety of "The Last Settlement" is available to stream on PBS Passport in Canada.

If you're a Brit in Canada, you can still catch the show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.

Can I watch ‘The Last Settlement’ in Australia?

At the time of publication, any plans for "The Last Settlement" to come out in Australia are yet to revealed.

If you're currently in Australia for work or on vacation from the U.K., NordVPN will help you watch "The Last Settlement" for free.

'The Last Settlement' — Need to Know

'The Last Settlement' episode guide

• Episode 1 — David: At 49, David doesn’t want to die--but that doesn’t matter to the cancer that suddenly ravaged him. Tormented by the question of “why me?”, David concludes that it was years of hurt that made him ill and he hurls posthumous accusations.
• Episode 2 — Mirjam: David's letter upsets his younger sister Mirjam. She is even more annoyed, though, that her sister-in-law Julia is lying to everyone. But when Mirjam tells the truth, she learns the hard lesson that the truth is not rewarded in her family.
• Episode 3 — Roko: Roko is plagued by guilt for not visiting David shortly before his death. Was he a bad friend? Roko remembers when the pent-up conflicts between him, David and David’s girlfriend Aisha escalated and their world order began to crumble.
• Episode 4 — Rosa: Her son's funeral is the most terrible day of Rosa's life, yet she tries to keep up appearances. But with Magda there, tensions rise between Rosa and Josef. When Rosa's smoldering anger ultimately explodes, though, it’s directed at David.
• Episode 5 — Julia: Julia is devastated by David's death. When Aisha, David's ex-girlfriend, shows up at the funeral, her emotions spiral even further. Even 20 years ago, Aisha was a thorn in her side.
• Episode 6 — Leon: Leon is notably absent from the funeral. Julia says he’s ill, but really Leon’s been out of touch since he left for South America. Upon his return, Leon wrestles anger and grief--until he saves a life that is closer to him than he realizes.

'The Last Settlement' cast

• Golo Euler as David
• Philip Froissant as young David
• Narges Rashidi as Aisha
• Gizem Emre as young Aisha
• Antonia Bill as Mirjam
• Lilia Herrmann as young Mirjam
• Barbara Auer as Rosa
• Henriette Richter-Röhl as young Rosa
• Angelina Häntsch as Julia
• Luise Hart as young Julia
• Thomas Thieme as Josef
• Shenja Lacher as young Josef
• Mohamed Achour as Roko
• Rojan Juan Barani as young Roko
• Michael Pink as Sascha
• Nils Hohenhövel as young Sascha
• Sabrina Reiter as Eva
• Emilie Neumeister as Emma
• Alberto Ruano as Panama
• Clemens Berndorff as Ben
• León Orlandianyi as Leon

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A trip to Gotham City is always a treat and the Dark Knight is back in "Batman: Caped Crusader" season 2 for more cartoon crimefighting action.

Here's how to watch "Batman: Caped Crusader" season 2 from anywhere with a VPN.

Much like "Batman: The Animated Series", the fantastic "Batman: Caped Crusader" taps into the gothic charm of the superhero's world, with an old school art style and an array of rogues from the comic books.

Season 2 of "Batman: Caped Crusader" will feature a new iteration of the Joker (voiced by Matthew Needham), as well as more conflict with the likes of the Riddler, Scarecrow, and Mad Hatter. There's a power vaccuum in Gotham after Harvey Dent's demise, and a queue of villains waiting to fill that gap.

If you're ready to see the iconic hero once more, read on and find out how to watch "Batman: Caped Crusader" season 2 online from anywhere in the world.

Watch 'Batman: Caped Crusader' from anywhere with a VPN

Traveling and blocked from your usual streaming services? A VPN, or virtual private network, lets your device appear to be back in your home country so you can securely use your existing subscriptions while abroad.

Tom’s Guide recommends NordVPN for streaming because it offers fast speeds, works across loads of devices and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're outside the U.S. but want to watch the show as usual, you'd select a U.S. server from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy. Head over to your streaming platform of choice (Prime Video in this case) and watch "Batman: Caped Crusader" season 2.

How to watch 'Batman: Caped Crusader' season 2 in the U.S.

In the U.S. you can catch all ten episodes of "Batman: Caped Crusader" season 2 on Prime Video from Friday, July 31.

Prime Video in the U.S. costs $8.99/month as a standalone service with $14.99 for a full Amazon membership.

How to watch 'Batman: Caped Crusader' season 2 on Prime Video globally

"Batman: Caped Crusader" season 2 is rolling out globally on Amazon Prime Video and that'll be the only place to watch the show.

Whether you're in the U.K. or Australia, or even Canada, the series will drop in its entirety on Prime from Friday, July 31.

'Batman: Caped Crusader' season 2 trailer

'Batman: Caped Crusader' season 2 cast

• Hamish Linklater as Bruce Wayne/Batman
• Jason Watkins as Alfred Pennyworth
• Krystal Joy Brown as Barbara Gordon
• Eric Morgan Stewart as James Gordon
• Michelle C Bonilla as Renee Montoya
• Matthew Needham as the Joker

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Apple held its third-quarter earnings call today, where the tech giant reported "record" $109 billion earnings, largely driven by a 22% increase in iPhone sales. Despite that, Apple's stock fell 8% based on missed revenue estimates in China and the company's services arm.

Outgoing CEO Tim Cook, in his swan song earnings call, was also questioned by investors about the impact of the ongoing memory crisis on Apple supply and future forecasts.

"We reluctantly raised prices," Cook said, referring to last month's price increases that affected every Apple device except the iPhone.

"We did it because we’re in what I’d categorize as a 100-year flood on memory pricing," Cook continued, repeating an analogy he made a month ago.

What Apple is saying about the memory crunch

During the call, Cook admitted that Apple is facing supply constrains that are affecting iPhone, Macs and iPads, primarily on Macs. Cook asserted several times that this issue was largely driven by surprising amounts of demand.

Both Cook and Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh noted that the supply chain has become less "flexible" which was blamed on nodes for advanced SoCs and that they expected continued high levels of demand.

"We expect the impact from supply chain constraints to increase significantly [in September]," Cook said. In response to an investor Cook said that Apple expects to pay even more for memory through the next quarter.

Investors were only allowed two questions but nearly everyone who spoke used at least one to ask about memory and pricing. Cook repeatedly claimed that the cause of Apple supply constraints is "not a regular supply issue" and instead said it was a demand forecast issue where iPhones and Macs performed "remarkably better than we thought they would."

However, "we’ve got a quarter that we’re going to be scrambling on supply side," Cook told one investor.

The upcoming fourth quarter will tell us a lot about how Apple is dealing with the memory crisis. Price increases might defray rising component costs, and the new Apple Upgrade Program could help the company keep a more constant source of revenue.

Apple still has the iPhone 18 series, new Macs and iPads to release and potentially more. But we're already bracing for a potential $200 price increase for the iPhone 18 Pro models. And a possible $2,500 iPhone Ultra.

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Summer is the season of the foldable; with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 already reviewed and Google slated for August, we turn our attention to the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

A new leak from semi-retired tipster Evan Blass just revealed what appear to be marketing images that showcase Google's foldable smartphone from nearly every angle.

Take a look:

The images don't reveal any new specifications, save that the inner display will be 8 inches, similar to last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. It will also have Gemini Intelligence, which shouldn't be too surprising.

Blass' leaked images seem to match leaked renders that popped up in March, showing a phone that looks much the same as its predecessor.

The one strange change appears to be a new LED position in the upper left corner of the camera array. On the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the flashlight and LED light are set to the right of the camera lenses.

I'm curious how this new integration will work with the cameras. It does make the camera array smaller and cleaner-looking.

Surprisingly, we haven't seen too many leaks for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. From everything that has popped up, don't expect too many exterior changes.

The biggest change will likely be an upgraded Tensor G6 chipset, which should be more powerful than the Tensor G5, which was a step up from the G4 but still lagged behind the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro.

The G6 chipset will reportedly be built using the 2nm manufacturing process, which means improved performance and efficiency thanks to increased transistor density.

Small look at the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Buds

Buried at the bottom of Blass' newsletter are two smaller leaks; single images showcase what appear to be the Pixel Watch 5 and a pair of Pixel Buds. It's not clear whether these are the Pro models.

Like the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, it seems Google isn't changing anything design-wise for its smartwatch. The big change might be a new Tensor chipset and some updated health features.

Pixel 11 Pro Fold release date and price

Earlier this month, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported on an invite for the next Google Pixel event, which is set to take place in New York City on August 12 starting at 6 PM ET, a surprisingly late launch time.

Google phones typically hit store shelves about a week or two after events. The Pixel 9 was released on August 22, 2024, while the Pixel 10 hit on August 29, 2025. I expect a similar timeframe for the Pixel 11 series.

As for pricing, given the soaring cost of memory, I wouldn't be surprised if we see a price increase. The Pixel Pro has been set at $999 for the last three years, but another $100 or $200 price seems likely.

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This week, Apple revealed its new Apple Upgrade Program that lets you lease several of the company's devices, including iPhones, Macs, Apple Watches and iPads.

With fixed 12-, 24 or 36-month terms, you're locked into paying a monthly rate for your chosen device until the term is up or you decide to upgrade. Abandoning the lease early is possible, but there are a number of penalties and fees associated with doing so.

Is the Apple Upgrade Program a good deal versus buying the phone outright or getting it from a carrier? I crunched the numbers, but also turned to ChatGPT to find out if it's a ripoff or worth your dollar.

iPhones and Apple Watches

Here's how much an iPhone or Apple Watch will cost you over a 24-month term. If you want to keep the device at the end of the lease, you'll need to pay the remainder.

Macs and iPads

And here's how it looks for Macs and iPads, which are eligible for a 36-month lease. This table specifically looks at a 24-month lease.

The fine print

There are two big caveats to Apple's leasing program. The first is that, according to the terms of service, if you miss three consecutive payments, Klarna (the company managing the lease) will terminate the contract, and the customer will owe the remaining balance.

The second is that AppleCare+ is not included with the lease. You could roll the dice and not subscribe to AppleCare+ but you are liable for any damage, per the fine print.

"Insurance is not included in your lease, and you may incur damage fees if the device is lost, stolen, or not returned in the condition required by the lease."

AppleCare+ ranges in cost from $2.99 (Watches) up to $9.99 (iPhone) per month depending on your device. There are annual payment options as well.

Here's the iPhone and Watches table again with how much a 24-month lease would set you back with AppleCare+.

As you can see, over two years, the price goes up by a few hundred dollars and in some cases exceeds the initial price of the iPhone or Apple Watch.

Yes, that would be the case if you weren't leasing an iPhone. AppleCare+ is a protection plan that you subscribe to a monthly or annual basis.

However, as mentioned, it may be more necessary for a leased device than one you own because of those potential damage fees. You could also be hit with upgrade fees or substantial termination fees if you try to end the lease early.

What about trade-ins?

Another factor against Apple's lease program is that, because you don't own your device, you won't get any credits for trading in your older device, which could lower your monthly payments to something lower than you would get from the Apple Upgrade program.

Let's take the iPhone 17 Pro as an example.

If you're upgrading from an iPhone 16 Pro, you could get as much as $560 in trade-in value, which would lower the cost to $22.45/month for 24 months.

If you were upgrading from an iPhone 15 Pro, you could get as much as $410 in trade-in value, which would lower your monthly bill to $28.70.

While you can trade in your current phone and get credit in the Apple Upgrade Program, it's a one-time thing, as you wouldn't own your phone from then on.

What ChatGPT had to say

According to ChatGPT, the Apple Upgrade Program is not a rip-off, but it may not be the cheapest way for you to obtain an Apple device.

"For most people it's more expensive than buying and later selling or trading in the device. The biggest winner is Apple, because leasing encourages customers to stay on a continuous upgrade cycle," the AI said.

For those who keep their devices for three or more years not be a good deal, especially since Apple devices tend to retain their resale or trade-in value. Plus, the leasing program means that you don't own the device.

Interestingly, I actually prompted ChatGPT as well as Gemini and Claude and none of them mentioned AppleCare+ beyond noting that it is no longer bundled with the Apple Upgrade Program the way it was with the iPhone Upgrade plan.

Unless you upgrade annually or money isn't an issue for you, Apple Upgrade Program may not be the right fit for you. I'm a major proponent of owning your devices and this program doesn't let you do that until the end of the terms.

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AI is rapidly becoming the new storefront. Instead of scrolling through pages of search results, more shoppers are asking AI assistants to recommend products, compare prices and narrow down options. But a new report argues that those same AI systems may also be quietly shaping what consumers never see.

Researchers at Columbia Law School's Center for Law and the Economy have published a report accusing Amazon and Walmart of using their AI shopping assistants in ways that make American-made products harder to find, despite the systems appearing capable of identifying them.

The report, Made in America, Hidden by AI, examined how Amazon's and Walmart's AI shopping tools responded to questions about products made in the United States. According to the researchers, Amazon's chatbot often declined to answer straightforward questions about American-made products while readily answering equivalent questions about products manufactured in China. After rephrasing the same request, however, the chatbot returned American-made products using information that had been available all along.

"We tested these systems the way an engineer would, and the refusals fell apart under basic testing," Erie Meyer, senior fellow at the Center for Law and the Economy and one of the report's authors, said. "The data was there, but the design was built to hide it."

AI shopping assistants are becoming gatekeepers

The report arrives as retailers increasingly push shoppers toward AI-powered recommendations instead of traditional keyword searches. Whether it's suggesting products, comparing alternatives or summarizing reviews, these assistants are becoming the first stop for many online purchases.

According to the report, neither Amazon nor Walmart currently offers shoppers a dedicated "Made in USA" filter, despite providing hundreds of other filtering options across many product categories. The researchers argue that if AI assistants become the primary interface for online shopping, the way they choose what information to surface, or withhold, could influence purchasing decisions on a massive scale.

I tried it by asking for a few common items like furniture and fishing poles, Alexa+ said it did not have access to the information. However, when I asked for American flags made in the U.S.A., it supplied a product that matched my query.

Lina Khan, director of the Center for Law and the Economy and former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, said the findings demonstrate that increasingly sophisticated AI systems are still shaped by the incentives behind them.

"Even as AI tools continue to grow in sophistication and capability, business incentives will shape how these advancements get deployed," Khan said. "Policymakers and enforcers have a vital role to play to ensure the public doesn't get the short end of the stick."

The systems appear capable of spotting suspicious claims

One of the report's more interesting findings is that both companies' AI assistants appeared able to identify potentially misleading "Made in USA" claims.

According to the researchers, Amazon's chatbot identified listings where promotional material claimed products were American-made despite evidence suggesting they were imported. Walmart's chatbot reportedly ranked "Made in USA" claims by how suspicious they appeared based on factors including seller information and manufacturing footprints.

The authors argue this demonstrates the underlying AI systems have the technical capability to help identify questionable origin claims. However, the report does not establish that Amazon or Walmart internally use these capabilities for marketplace enforcement.

Amazon responds

In a statement to Reuters, Amazon disputed the broader implication that it hides country-of-origin information from shoppers.

"Country-of-origin information, when available, is currently displayed on product detail pages, and we're continually working to improve Alexa for Shopping to make this information even more accessible for customers," an Amazon spokesperson said.

Walmart did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.

Bottom line

The report highlights a question that is likely to become more important as AI shopping assistants continue to replace traditional search. If consumers rely on AI to decide what products to buy, the design choices behind those systems become far more consequential.

Decisions about which products are surfaced first, which attributes are emphasized and which questions receive complete answers could shape purchasing behavior in ways that are largely invisible to shoppers.

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“Kabul" is a fictional dramatization of the U.S. Armed Forces' botched 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, which resulted in the Taliban rapidly seizing control of the country. The French, German and Italian co-production follows multiple threads that converge at Kabul Airport on that fateful day: Sunday, August 15, 2021.

Here's how to watch “Kabul" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.

At the heart of the six-part miniseries is the westernized Nazany family, which seeks safe passage out of Afghanistan and is aided by French police officers, Italian diplomats, German military personnel and American intelligence services, including a CIA operative played by the late Eric Dane.

It's fair to call it a "Homeland"-esque depiction of events, which are largely sympathetic to western interests.

Many Afghans, including close colleagues of the foreign officials who were safely evacuated from the country, were abandoned, and in some cases given lower priority than pets. Many of those who were lucky to make it out were then left stranded in refugee camps.

Read on as we explain how to watch "Kabul" online from anywhere, starting with free options.

How to watch 'Kabul' for FREE

You can watch "Kabul" free-of-charge on SBS on Demand in Australia, where the series first aired on October 30, 2025.

Free-to-air BBC iPlayer is home to "Kabul" in the U.K., where the drama premieres on August 2, 2026. Alternatively, episodes air on BBC Four from 9 p.m. BST on August 15.

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How to watch 'Kabul' from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Kabul" on your preferred service?

You can still tune in as normal thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the show free-of-charge on SBS on Demand, choose 'Australia' from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to SBS on Demand, sign in, and watch "Kabul" for free.

Can I watch ‘Kabul’ in the U.S., Canada or elsewhere?

At the time of publication, "Kabul" hasn't picked up a broadcasting partner in either the U.S. or Canada.

If you're currently in North America for work or on vacation from Australia or the U.K., you can still catch "Kabul" for free by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.

'Kabul' — Need to Know

'Kabul' trailer

'Kabul' episode guide

• Episode 1 — Taliban Take Over: The worst fears of the westernised Afghan Nazany family come true when the Taliban march into Kabul; at the airport, inexperienced junior Italian attaché Giovanni struggles to manage an influx of desperate refugees.
• Episode 2 — Desperate Choices: When the Taliban drive American evacuation helicopters away from the French embassy, Gilles opens the doors and Zahara and Baqir manage to get inside; Fazal, pursued by the Taliban, seeks help from a CIA operative.
• Episode 3 — Daesh Danger: Baqir charters five school buses, so the French embassy evacuation to the airport can finally begin; Vera and her colleagues locate Hassan in a Taliban camp; Amina and Nooria flee the hospital; Fazal follows US orders to infiltrate ISIS.
• Episode 4 — The Airport Road: Gilles and the French bus convoy are stopped by the Taliban; in the crazy rush of refugees trying to get past the American guards into the airport, Giovanni discovers a young boy who is looking for his parents.
• Episode 5 — The Gate Of Hell: Stuck inside the sealed airport, Giovanni can't go look for Haroon's parents; Vera and Hassan, still on foot and far from the airport, persuade mistrustful Afghan villagers to sell them a van.
• Episode 6 — The Departure: In Doha and en route for Paris, Zahara learns about the attack at Kabul airport; devastated Gilles abandons his Afghan protégés and evacuates with all the other French.

'Kabul' cast

• Eric Dane as Martin
• Darina Al Joundi as Zahara
• Shervin Alenabi as Fazal
• Vassilis Koukalani as Baqir
• Hannah Abdoh as Amina
• Jonathan Zaccaï as Gilles
• Gianmarco Saurino as Giovanni
• Jeanne Goursaud as Vera

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A few days ago, I wrote that the Galaxy Z Fold 8's crease practically disappeared in daily use. Samsung's new titanium alloy film and reinforced back plate seemed to have solved the foldable world's biggest annoyance. I was impressed.

But that was day 1. Welcome to day 7.

I thought I was gaslighting myself into seeing more of a crease in my day-to-day (and in the photos from our review). But I'm not going crazy — after seeing validation on X/Twitter, turns out wear and tear does catch up to this thing.

The 7-day reality check

A week of daily driving, big-screen use in between sets at the gym, web browsing and TikTok scrolling has taken its toll. Folding a screen, no matter how creaseless, will make a crease after 168 hours.

So what happened? From my years of testing all kinds of foldable displays, one thing has always become clear: nobody can defeat the law of physics.

When you first pull the Z Fold 8 out of the box, the ultra-thin glass and additional protective layers are fresh, pulling completely taut across the hinge. But after a week of real-world use — folding and unfolding it a hundred times a day, letting the device heat up during intense multitasking and stuffing it into tight pockets — I believe those display layers undergo mechanical fatigue.

Engineers call it "plastic deformation." The continuous stress of bowing into the hinge's teardrop cavity, combined with the heat of the device, causes the materials to lose their factory-fresh tension. They slowly begin to settle into the mechanical trench underneath the display.

That titanium alloy film and back plate may be stronger, but that screen still has to obey the mechanical reality of being folded in half. And the result is that by the end of week one, that invisible crease will settle into a visible rut.

I've seen this happen to every foldable — be it the Honor Magic V6, Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold or Motorola Razr Ultra.

How bad is it actually?

In short: it's not.

Let me be completely clear here. This is not a bad phone because of a display crease. In fact, this passport-size form factor won me over compared to the taller options — being much more pocketable and a better aspect ratio for content consumption.

That being said, a lot of journalists have been quick to describe the display as being "virtually crease-free" (even though Samsung never said that itself). So let's go deeper on this reality check.

The feel of it remains unchanged both before and after the trench deepened. You can subtly feel it with your finger whether the display tension is there or not. So this is definitely just a visual thing you'll notice when the screen catches a glare.

And speaking of the glare, while that anti-reflective coating is great, I feel it almost highlights the crease more when held against a harsh light source (like a sunlit window) because the distortion in the reflection becomes more obvious.

The $1,899 question

Now, is this a dealbreaker? If you're paying nearly $2,000 for a premium device, it's fair to expect premium longevity. However, I'll go out on a limb and say it's not as big of a problem as you think.

The Z Fold 8 is still a fantastic foldable with a form factor that I love. And to Samsung's credit, the crease is definitely less noticeable now than it's been on the company's previous phones. But with the "crease-free" word on the street, it's only fair that I make it clear that this is a temporary illusion, not a permanent feature.

That being said, I'm just one person spouting my thoughts. I'd love to know what you think. Let me know below — are you planning to pick up the Z Fold 8?

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If you've been watching the news, you may have seen the Trump administration's recent robotic ban. In a move by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the ban targets any new foreign-made humanoid robot imports to the U.S. The thinking is that these products may cause "unacceptable risks" to U.S. security.

But humanoid robots aren't the only robots at risk. It turns out the ban spreads much further than you might think. Far enough to spell trouble for the kind of 'bots you may be using in your own home.

Delve a little deeper into the FCC's definition, and you're looking at a much larger coverage of robots that fall under the term "advanced robotic devices".

If they're "capable of locomotion, obstacle avoidance, navigation, or movement on the ground" then they're targeted under the new ban. Sounds a lot like robotic lawnmowers, the best robot vacuums or even your friendly neighborhood delivery robot, right? Exactly.

No more Roombas?

Now, it's worth delving into exactly what this means for home and delivery robots that fall under the FCC's definition.

Importantly, any existing robots previously authorised to be sold in the U.S. are safe. Equally, any robots that have already been imported from outside of the U.S., are currently being sold, or have been approved are also safe.

But any new "advanced robotic devices" being imported, which essentially means any robots being manufactured outside of the U.S., are banned.

This includes robots where "the combined weight of the device and, if applicable, ground station or docking station is over 4.4 lbs", as well as any with "software running either locally or remotely, including firmware and AI or machine-learning model weights" and "a sensor capable of perceiving its environment" or "a component that is capable of providing network connectivity (wired or wireless, including Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, cellular, or satellite)".

Why? Well, as the FCC has said, they consider these robots to pose a national security risk, stating: "foreign-produced advanced robotic devices could be weaponized to directly harm U.S. national security and U.S. persons".

But what's really interesting is what it's demanding companies do instead.

Safety concerns?

A lot of companies like Roomba, Ecovacs, Dreame, Roborock and more source manufacturing from China. Moving forward, they'll need to acquire waivers to continue to manufacture and sell these advanced robotic devices in the US. But, The Verge revealed the FCC doesn't want to ask any questions about actual security.

Instead, the site reports: "The FCC only wants to know where they're designed and made and assembled and tested and influenced, and get a specific commitment to start manufacturing them in the U.S. instead."

So, for now, existing robots in the U.S. are safe. You won't have to hand over your much-loved robot vacuum to security. But it's a huge deal for the companies making them. Any new models will need a waiver to be manufactured elsewhere, and if they can't get the waiver, then they won't be getting sold in the U.S.

If you were on the fence about picking up one of the best robot vacuums or a robotic lawnmower, you might want to act sooner rather than later.

CTA responds

The Consumer Technology Association, the organization behind CES, also issued a measured response on X in a series of posts.

"At CES 2026, robotics took center stage. Innovation in this space is accelerating fast, and the U.S. must lead the world in developing and deploying these technologies."

"CTA supports efforts to protect our national security and strengthen technology supply chains. But those policies should be targeted, transparent and focused on genuine security risks, not unnecessary costs or supply chain disruption."

"The global race in robotics is on. CTA looks forward to working with the Administration to ensure America leads the world in robotics and the next generation of emerging technologies."

"We encourage continued engagement between industry and government to ensure policies advance trusted supply chains while preserving innovation, competition and consumer access to new technologies."

Companies respond

We reached out to a number of companies following the FCC's announcement. Here's what they had to say.

Anker Innovations

"We are aware of the FCC’s recent update. Based on our current understanding, the new rule does not affect the continued availability, use or support of products we currently sell in the United States. Those products remain available and will continue to receive updates and customer support.

"Like others across the industry, we are seeking further clarity on how the rule will be applied to future products, and we will keep our customers informed. We remain committed to complying with all regulatory requirements in every market where we operate."

Dreame

"We are currently reviewing and assessing the details of the recent announcement," a spokesperson said. "Dreame has always been committed to strict compliance with all local laws and regulatory requirements in every market where we operate globally."

iRobot (makers of Roomba)

"We are aware of the FCC's recent action and are working with them to better understand its implementation and potential impact. We remain committed to serving our customers and will share updates as more information becomes available."

Segway Navimow

"We are aware of the FCC’s announcement regarding restrictions to advanced robotic devices. There is no immediate impact to existing Navimow customers, as all Navimow models currently sold in the US have already received FCC equipment authorization. The ban does not affect the sales, service, or continued use of existing products. We are closely monitoring policy developments and evaluating compliance pathways for future products, including the Department of Defense's "Conditional Approval" process."

What do you think of the ban? Let us know in the comments.

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Streaming continues to get more expensive between rising platform costs and now streaming devices.

Roku announced that it's raising prices on several of its flagship streaming devices — an ominous sign after Fox just purchased Roku for $22 billion in June.

Here's what Roku devices will cost you now.

In an interview with The Desk, an unnamed Roku executive blamed the price hike on increased RAM prices and supply issues due to AI demand.

From laptops and phones to gaming consoles and now streaming devices, the AI gold rush is impacting and deforming the market for everything as RAM prices and supply continues to be astronomically bad with no end in sight.

How to save money on streaming devices

There is a small bit of good news, however: Currently, Roku is running a sale on its official store that keeps most Roku devices at their old prices. The Roku Ultra, for example, is "on sale" for $99.99.

You can also pick up Roku devices from Amazon and Best Buy, where you might find some for even less. The Ultra is on sale for $90 on Amazon. Best Buy isn't having a sale, but as of this writing, none of the devices are listed at the new prices.

Of course, if you're not inclined toward Roku, the best streaming devices have alternatives like the Google TV Streamer, which costs $99 on Amazon. I would offer the Apple TV 4K, but Apple just hiked prices across nearly every product the company makes, including the set-top box, which now costs $199 — $50 more than the Roku Ultra despite Roku's increase.

Of course, if you want the Stick form, there's always the Amazon Fire Stick HD for only $35, a new slimmer version of which just launched in April.

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If you're anything like me, Friday night arrives way too fast — and suddenly you're 20 (or 40) minutes deep into scrolling Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and every other streaming app instead of actually watching something. We spend all week rounding up the best new shows and movies worth your time, but even then, decision paralysis is real.

So we're trying something different this weekend. Instead of another list, we're handing out personalized streaming recommendations. Looking for a pulse-pounding thriller? A comfort-watch that'll make you forget the Sunday scaries? A comedy that'll actually make you laugh? Drop your question in the Live Q&A box below, and we'll point you toward your next binge. We'll answer every question we receive between now and Friday, July 31, at 5 p.m. ET.

Answering your questions is me, Kelly Woo, streaming managing editor with 20+ years of experience watching everything, with help from senior entertainment editor Rory Mellon, streaming editor Malcolm McMillan and senior streaming writer Alix Blackburn.

See a question you know the perfect answer to? Jump in. The best recommendations often come from fellow streamers, and we're all for crowdsourcing your next obsession.

Just keep the questions focused on what to watch, and drop them into the Live Q&A box above. We'll be here with recommendations through Friday, July 31, at 5 p.m. ET.

Not sure where to start? Take the quick Netflix quiz below for a personality-based recommendation. Then tell us: Did it nail your taste, or is the algorithm about to get roasted?

It goes without saying that we won't answer any questions with inappropriate or offensive language or photos. This Live Q&A is designed to be an open space for anyone looking for help, no matter how "silly" you think that question may be.

If you've never left a comment on our site before then you may need to sign up to post your first question. It's free to sign up and will unlock a host of other Tom's Club member benefits, such as exclusive rewards and savings, the ability to earn badges and enter giveaways, join in with popular conversations and all Live Q&As, and reveal hints for our quizzes and puzzles.

We can't wait to hear from you — let us know what you'd like help with now.

"The Ark" is back for season 3, with new missions to embark upon for the whole crew, whether they're at Homebase 1 or traversing the universe.

Below is our guide to how to watch "The Ark" season 3 from anywhere — live or on demand — including how to tune in with a VPN.

The key storyline to look out for in "The Ark" season 3 will be the origins of Captain Sharon Garnet. For the past two seasons we've only known her as the brave and bold leader of Ark One. Now, she's heading out to answer a distress call from the Ross-128 planet, and may end up finding answers to questions she didn't ask.

Meanwhile, at Homebase 1 the colony building continues, but with limited resources and new villains closing in, life in space is not going to be easy for Angus Medford and the rest of the crew.

If you can't wait to see what the spacefarers are up to next, check out the following information regarding how to watch "The Ark" season 3 with live viewing and streaming options available.

How to watch 'The Ark' season 3 for FREE without cable

"The Ark" season 3 is available to watch live and free thanks to a YouTube TV free trial.

Remember, you'll need a VPN to watch if you're not in the U.S. right now. We recommend NordVPN.

Watch 'The Ark' season 3 from anywhere

Traveling when "The Ark" season 3 airs? A VPN, or virtual private network, can make your device appear to be back in your home country so you can log in to the streaming services you already pay for while you’re away.

We’ve tested all the major options, and NordVPN remains one of the best VPN services right now. It’s fast, easy to use, and works across phones, laptops, tablets, streaming sticks, and smart TVs. There’s also a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it with very little risk.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favourite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're outside the U.S. but want to watch the show as usual, you'd select a U.S. server from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to ElectricNOW and watch "The Ark" season 3 as normal.

Watch 'The Ark' season 3 in the U.S.

In the U.S., "The Ark" season 3 is playing on the SyFy channel on Wednesday, July 29 — from 10 p.m. ET.

You can stream SyFy live through services such as Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV, with Sling Blue carrying SyFy in select markets.

But, what if you miss the live broadcast? The episodes land on ElectricNOW the next day.

If you're outside the U.S. when the show airs, you can use a VPN such as NordVPN to access your usual services while traveling.

Watch 'The Ark' season 3 in Canada

In Canada, "The Ark" season 3 is showing on CTV SCI-FI which you can get through cable. You can also watch online on the CTV website if you provide your TV provider login details.

The release schedule is exactly the same as the U.S..

Travelers from the U.S. can also use a VPN to access their home subscriptions.

Can you watch 'The Ark' season 3 in the U.K.?

There is no plan in place for the broadcast of "The Ark" season 3 in the U.K. as things stand.

If you're a U.S. subscriber traveling in the U.K., a VPN such as NordVPN can help you sign in to ElectricNOW as you normally would.

Can you watch 'The Ark' season 3 in Australia?

It's fairly similar in Australia, with the latest episodes of "The Ark" season 3 having no firm release date or streaming plan for those Down Under just yet.

If you're traveling and already subscribe to a service carrying the show in your home region, a VPN like NordVPN is the easiest way to keep watching without changing accounts or waiting for a local release.

'The Ark' season 3 - episode guide

There are only details about the first episode of "The Ark" season 3 but we do have episode titles for the second and third installments in the latest season. You'll have to wait for more information on all 12 episodes, though...

• Episode 1 - I Told You Not To Come: After Homebase 1 is founded, Captain Garnet leads a mission aboard Ark 1 to find lost survivors. While part of the crew explores space, Homebase 1 faces a troubling discovery that raises new fears about the planet.
• Episode 2 - It Won't Hurt Too Much: Synopsis TBC
• Episode 3 - Déjà Vu: Synopsis TBC

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At a glance

• The Crisis: A late-night, long-distance phone call with my wife almost ended in disaster — until my Even Realities G2 smart glasses fed me a live summary of her argument like a teleprompter.
• The Friction: Outsourcing our active listening to an AI raises massive ethical red flags about cognitive atrophy. Are we losing our ability to pay attention to the people we love?
• The Defense: Even Realities CEO Will Wang argues that "ambient computing" is actually the cure for our digital distraction, forcing us to keep our heads up and stay present in the physical world.

It was 1AM, and I was staring down the barrel of every married man’s worst nightmare.

My wife lives in New York and I’m in the U.K., which means our daily catch-ups cross a brutal multi-time-zone divide. Late one night, as my brain-fogged exhaustion finally peaked, my focus slipped for just a few seconds. Then came the dreaded, fatal question:

“What was the last thing I said?”

Normally, failing this question means a one-way ticket to guilt trips and emotional exile. But as I’ve written about before, my Even Realities G2 came to my rescue with the Conversate feature passively transcribing the call and summarizing key points into its HUD overlay.

Now, as you may remember, when this happened a deeply uncomfortable thought washed over me: when relying on smart glasses, who’s actually in a relationship with my wife? Me, or my smart glasses? That’s a question I put directly to Even Realities Founder & CEO, Will Wang.

The cognitive hangover

It’s one of those big questions that makes so many of us skeptical of the AI hardware boom. We’re being asked to strap always-on micro-computers to our faces to make life completely frictionless. But what happens when that friction is the thing that makes us human?

This isn’t just some philosophical late-night hangover; it’s a genuine scientific concern. Recent studies coming out of places like Harvard have warned that an over-reliance on AI tools can lead to brain fry — actively diminishing our critical thinking, memory retention and ability to focus.

If we outsource our active listening to an LLM, we are essentially training our brains that it is OK to zone out. We are turning human connection into a highly optimized, automated task.

In my conversation with Will Wang, I asked him this question point blank, and he didn’t flinch.

“This question arises at every major technological turning point because it challenges the status quo and changes how we interact,” Wang told me. “Before smartphones, we had the exact same concern: while phones empowered us, they drew our attention to digital information and made us feel less connected to families.”

Fair point, but I feel this misses out on a crucial detail — the phone is pocketable, whereas the glasses are permanently worn. One is inherently more invasive than the other.

The "undisturbed connection"

Wang’s argument is that the cognitive damage has already been done by the smartphone. We are already ignoring our spouses to stare at glowing rectangles in our hands. The smart glasses, he argues, are actually the cure.

“First of all, as a company, we must build our products with a core philosophy of helping people build human connection,” Wang explained. “A display in your field of vision can be highly disruptive, but if designed with the right ethos, it can actually be the only way to show information while keeping you focused on the physical world. Otherwise you would look down at a phone screen.”

This is the central thesis behind Even Realities glasses. There are no cameras, and no obtrusive apps demanding your attention. It’s a design language the team calls “ambient computing” or “undisturbed connection.”

“When you align with this ethos, it completely changes your UI/US and product design decisions,” Wang noted. “An internal term we use frequently is ‘undisturbed connection’ — keeping you connected with digital services while remaining undisturbed.”

It’s Wang’s mission to make “design choices” that “always put the user in the driver’s seat,” like picking and choosing when you need AI cues like you see in Conversate. A very far cry from what you see other glasses doing.

The verdict: a digital crutch, or a cure?

Wang is right about one thing: when a new technology is introduced, we tend to get overly excited (or overly terrified) before we figure out how to coexist with it in harmony.

Did my smart glasses enable my bad behavior by letting me zone out during a conversation with my wife? Yes, absolutely. But they also kept my marriage in one piece, keeping me verbally present rather than going vague in my non-listening state..

We are potentially entering an era where AI is going to mediate almost every aspect of our digital lives. We are going to have to rely on digital crutches to manage the overwhelming flood of information. But if I have to choose a crutch, I’d rather have one that occasionally feeds me the right words to say to my wife, rather than one that distracts me from her entirely.

Let me know what you think in the comments below, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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We're gearing up for the hottest month of the year, and Netflix is certainly matching that heat with its lineup for August 2026, with buzzy TV releases and must-watch movies arriving on the streaming service to fuel the summer weeks ahead.

On the television front is the fifth and final installment of the crowd-pleasing treasure-hunt drama "Outer Banks," as well as a fresh new miniseries adaptation of the early-20th-century classic "My Brilliant Career." And the film side of things is equally exciting, with new originals like the Greta Lee-led horror flick "The Last House," the Adam Scott-starring crime thriller "The Whisper Man" and the addition of old favorites like Parker Posey's seminal "Party Girl," all of which are hitting the streamer before September rolls around.

And those are only a few of the titles that will be joining the already-sprawling Netflix library in August. Here's the full breakdown of everything you need to stream on Netflix this month.

New on Netflix in August 2026: Top picks

'Party Girl'

Genre: Indie dramedy movie

What it's about: Turning 21 this summer, Daisy von Scherler Mayer's lively and charming "Party Girl" stars Parker Posey as a fast-talking, under-employed Manhattanite who starts working at the library to pay off her debts and turn her life around.

Why you should watch it: Long before she was a lorazepam-taking matriarch in "The White Lotus" universe, Parker Posey was best-known as the undisputed arthouse queen, a cool-kid status cemented with iconic roles in "Dazed & Confused," "Waiting for Guffman" and, yes, this 1995 cult-favorite comedy.

Stream "Party Girl" on Netflix starting August 1

'The Last House'

Genre: Horror/sci-fi movie

What it's about: Led by Wagner Moura ("The Secret Agent") and Greta Lee ("Past Lives"), this Louis Leterrier-directed thriller centers on a family of four who are suddenly and terrifyingly sealed inside their home with no way out.

Why you should watch it: We love an original thriller concept, especially one that's part survival drama (unable to leave, the family has to figure out how to survive with dwindling resources) and part supernatural mystery (of course, there's a mysterious threat forcing them indoors). “The storyline will evolve in ways that the audience certainly will not expect, but that is what makes this film so interesting,” Moura told Netflix. “There are layers and twists that I can’t wait for everyone to see.”

Stream "The Last House" on Netflix starting August 7

'My Brilliant Career'

Genre: Period drama series

What it's about: Based on the classic 1901 novel by Miles Franklin, this six-part Australian drama stars Philippa Northeast as the headstrong Sybylla Melvyn, who harbors grand ambitions of being a writer — that is, until a hunk named Harry (Christopher Chung) gets in the middle of those plans.

Why you should watch it: If you're a fan of fellow romance-filled historical dramas like "Bridgerton" and "The Buccaneers," you'll surely swoon for this lush adaptation from Liz Doran ("Please Like Me," "Barons). Anna Chancellor, Genevieve O'Reilly, Kate Mulvany, Jake Dunn, Alexander England, Sherry-Lee Watson and Miah Madden also star.

Stream "My Brilliant Career" on Netflix starting August 13

'Outer Banks' season 5

Genre: Teen drama/action-adventure mystery series

What it's about: Picking up directly after the heartbreaking loss of one of their own, our trusty treasure-hunting Pogues — Chase Stokes' John B, Madelyn Cline's Sarah Cameron and Madison Bailey's Kie Carrera among them — are back for revenge and redemption.

Why you should watch it: Because it's the last season, duh. Premiering on August 20, the 10-episode final run with the OBX gang will wrap up one of Netflix's longest-running teen dramas and given the shock and grief prompted by that season four finale, it's sure to be one hell of an emotional goodbye.

Stream "Outer Banks" season 5 on Netflix starting August 20

'The Whisper Man'

Genre: Crime thriller movie

What it's about: When his young son vanishes, a widowed crime writer (Adam Scott) enlists the help of his estranged father (Robert De Niro), who just happens to be a retired detective who once put away the serial killer now linked to the kidnapping case.

Why you should watch it: Hello, just look at that cast: Along with the aforementioned Scott and De Niro, the ensemble also includes Michael Keaton, Michelle Monaghan, John Carroll Lynch, Hamish Linklater and Owen Teague, in a harrowing story based on the novel of the same name by Alex North.

Stream "The Whisper Man" on Netflix starting August 28

Everything new on Netflix in August 2026

Synopses provided by Netflix

COMING SOON

"Mousetrap" (KR)

A reclusive writer wakes to find his identity stolen — and must ally with a ruthless loan shark to reclaim his life from a man known as “The Rat.”

August 1

• 3 Ninjas: Kick Back
• About Last Night...
• Anaconda
• Annie
• Are We Done Yet?
• Bride of Chucky
• Child's Play 2
• Child's Play 3
• Clueless
• Cult of Chucky
• Curse of Chucky
• Daddy Day Camp
• Daddy Day Care
• Elysium
• The Fast and the Furious
• 2 Fast 2 Furious
• The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
• Fast Five
• Fast & Furious
• Fast & Furious 6
• Furious 7
• Field of Dreams
• The Hitman’s Bodyguard
• The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
• Holmes & Watson
• Marie Antoinette
• Mile 22
• Minions
• National Security
• Nightcrawler
• Party Girl
• Seed of Chucky
• Selma
• Something's Gotta Give
• Speed
• Speed 2: Cruise Control
• Tears of the Sun
• The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
• Zero Dark Thirty

August 2

• Ingrid Goes West

August 3

• Eighth Grade
• Five Nights at Freddy's 2
• Sing
• Spoiler Alert

August 4

"Badly in Love: Season 2" (JP) (Netflix series)

School's back in session in Okinawa as yankiis gather from across Japan. Will they find love and friendship — or will chaos erupt at their seaside campus?

• Best Medicine: Season 1
• Beyond the Lights
• The Cocktail Lab: Season 1

August 5

"1670: Season 3" (PL) (Netflix series)

Obsessed with reclaiming his nobility status, Jan Paweł becomes oblivious to the trouble brewing in his family and among the villagers of Adamczycha.

"Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy" (GB) (Netflix documentary)

In a bold 28-day experiment, comedian Mo Gilligan tours the UK and US on a fried chicken diet to uncover the impact of the craving — and industry behind it.

"Inside The Trustor Scandal (SE)" (Netflix documentary)

Key insiders revisit the snowballing financial scandal that followed the illegal purchase of a Swedish investment firm in the '90s — and who exposed it.

"Let's Marry Harry" (Netflix series)

Heartthrob Harry Jowsey (Too Hot to Handle, Perfect Match) is done playing the field. This time, he’s handing the reins of his love life to those who know him best. After years of dating in the spotlight — and getting it wrong — his closest confidants are stepping in to make the tough calls. From a carefully selected pool of potential matches, they’ll decide who stays and who goes, guiding Harry toward what he truly wants: authentic love and marriage.

"One Hundred Years of Solitude: Part 2" (CO) (Netflix series)

In that instant, the keys to Melquíades were revealed to Aureliano Babilonia: the first of the line is tied to a tree and the last is being eaten by ants.

• Soul Surfer

August 6

"My Life With the Walter Boys": Season 3 (Netflix series)

A medical crisis forces Jackie and the Walters to find a new normal as a risky hobby, unexpected visitors and evolving romances present new challenges.

• Tortilla Soup

August 7

"Death Inc.: Season 4" (ES) (Netflix series)

Torregrosa's future is at stake. Dámaso's directorial dreams are finally within reach — until Chemi emerges as a new contender to run the funeral home.

"The Last House" (Netflix film)

A family of four are suddenly sealed inside their home with no way out, and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources and the mysterious, looming threat that is keeping them trapped.

"Operation Safed Sagar" (IN) (Netflix series)

As the Kargil War erupts between India and Pakistan, the Golden Arrows squadron of the Air Force takes flight on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines.

"Our Sticky Love" (KR) (Netflix series)

An ambitious prosecutor loses her memory and moves in with a boxing coach who claims to be her boyfriend. Can this sticky situation turn into real love?

"Ricky Gervais Alley Cats" (GB) (Netflix series)

Outrageous misadventures run wild as feral cats cause chaos on the streets in this no-holds-barred animated comedy from Ricky Gervais.

August 8

"THE RIBBON HERO" (JP) (Netflix film)

When the monstrous Nergal devastates her kingdom, Princess Sapphire reawakens as the Ribbon Hero and fights to save her new home from the same dark fate.

August 9

• Lazareth

August 10

"Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish": Season 3 (Netflix family)

Fun-loving pals Red and Blue swim together through life's ups and downs while visiting the zoo, camping out in nature, going to the doctor and more.

• Midwinter Break

August 11

"MOURINHO" (GB) (Netflix documentary)

This trophy-packed, insider-fuelled documentary charts José Mourinho's iconic rise as one of the world's top footballing managers of the most elite clubs.

"Rory Scovel: Show Must Go On" (Netflix comedy special)

With a hypothetical home invasion, a biblical reenactment and his late dad's final wish, Rory Scovel delivers unrelenting laughs in this raucous special.

• What's Eating Dan?: Season 1

August 12

"Nando Between Two Worlds - A Sintonia Film" (BR) (Netflix film)

Caught between family life and his obligations to the criminal underworld, Nando faces an impossible choice about where his true loyalties lie.

August 13

"A Child of My Own" (MX) (Netflix film)

Desperate for a baby and burdened by family and societal expectations, a woman fakes a pregnancy and gets tangled in a crime in this shocking documentary.

"MLB Field of Dreams: Phillies vs. Twins" (Netflix live event)

The Phillies face the Twins as Major League Baseball returns to the Iowa cornfields for a nostalgic night of America's favorite pastime.

"My Brilliant Career" (AU) (Netflix series)

Modern, rebellious Sybylla dreams only of writing. Choosing an exciting career over a safe marriage is easy — until she falls in love unexpectedly.

"This, That and Everything in Between" (PH) (Netflix film)

A TV writer's carefully rebuilt life unravels when her estranged mother resurfaces after 27 years — with a secret that changes everything.

"Tires": Season 3 (Netflix series)

While settling in as part owners of a struggling Valley Forge, Will confronts the road not taken and Shane finds himself on a detour toward adulthood.

• Immaculate

August 14

"Don't Say Good Luck" (Netflix film)

In this coming-of-age dramedy, Sophie Birenbaum (Sunny Sandler) is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until suddenly she’s living with even more drama at home than on the stage.

"Moria" (AR) (Netflix series)

In this highly stylized fictionalization, Moria Casán transforms her life story into a symbolic spectacle of fame, controversy and ceaseless reinvention.

"My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me" (DE) (Netflix film)

Olli and Matze are best friends living, working and planning to travel the world together — until Matze's romance with Rebecca turns it all upside down.

"To the Max" (ES) (Netflix film)

A group of friends bonded by their love for extreme sports discovers BASE jumping in wingsuits — but feeling like flying carries the highest risks.

"Umthetho" (ZA) (Netflix series)

To keep their youngest brother alive, an idealistic state prosecutor is forced to become a double agent in her imprisoned older brother's gang.

August 15

• Firehouse Dog
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
• The Shallows
• Smurfs: The Lost Village

August 18

"Kelsey Cook: Happy Hour" (Netflix comedy special)

In this candid and clever stand-up special, Kelsey Cook explores “hangxiety,” relives a plane bathroom nightmare and breaks down dating a literal Chad.

"Take a Hike!" (KR) (Netflix series)

Four celebrity hiking newbies end up forming a club to tackle Korea's snow‑capped peaks. Can they figure out why on earth people go to the mountains?

• On the Road: Season 1
• Seal Team: Seasons 1-7

August 19

"Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing" (Netflix documentary)

Following the highly publicized death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, in Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Rory Kennedy and her Emmy-nominated producing partner Mark Bailey continue their urgent investigation into the once-iconic aviation giant, uncovering startling new revelations and capturing voices from the inside.

"Here the Whole Time" (BR) (Netflix film)

Felipe just wanted a quiet summer with his artsy mom and every musical he could binge... when his childhood crush knocked on his door to join the party.

"Love Is Blind": UK: Season 3 (GB) (Netflix series)

A new group of UK singles enter the iconic dating pods in search of love — but who will make it past the proposal, through the retreat and down the aisle?

• Swiss Army Man

August 20

"Blood Sacrifice" (SE) (Netflix series)

Following the brutal murder of two police officers, a tenacious detective reluctantly joins forces with his estranged ex-cop father to catch the killer.

"Chompoo: Lost & Forgotten" (TH) (Netflix documentary)

When a young girl vanishes from a remote village, the frantic police hunt becomes a media frenzy. But who turned a suspected criminal into a celebrity?

"Outer Banks": Season 5 (Netflix series)

After losing one of their own, the Pogues chase revenge and redemption as they pursue a stolen artifact with the power to change their fortunes.

"S&X" (JP) (Netflix series)

At his clinic, sex therapist Ichito Shimotori treats diverse and intimate sexual issues with sincerity. Yet, he secretly hides a struggle of his own.

August 21

"Facing El Chapo" (MX) (Netflix film)

Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss in this crime drama based on true events.

August 23

• Talamasca: The Secret Order: Season 1

August 24

• Danny Go!: Season 2
• M3GAN
• Revival: Season 1

August 25

"Stamptown" (Netflix comedy special)

Filmed during the Netflix Is a Joke Festival, this full-on fringe variety show blends unhinged clowning, razor-sharp bits and offbeat stand-up.

"Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young" (Netflix sports series)

From his rise to college football phenom to his tumultuous time in the NFL, Vince Young unpacks his fall from stardom in this gripping documentary.

• Martha Cooks: Season 1

August 26

"Mom Knows Best?" (BR) (Netflix series)

In this new reality TV show, nine mothers secretly observe their adult children and bet on their choices as they put their familial bonds to the test.

"One Hundred Years of Solitude: Part 2": Grand Finale (CO) (Netflix series)

In that instant, the keys to Melquíades were revealed to Aureliano Babilonia: the first of the line is tied to a tree and the last is being eaten by ants.

August 27

"Leanne": Season 2 (Netflix series)

With their parents testing their patience, Leanne and Carol dish up sass and surprises as they face old habits, new challenges and changing family roles.

August 28

"All the Truth in My Lies" (ES) (Netflix series)

Two roommates join a bachelorette road trip, where unspoken feelings ignite and shake up their entire friend group. Based on Elísabet Benavent's novel.

"Graveyard: Season 3" (TR)(Netflix series)

When sinister boxes arrive at women's homes across Türkiye, Chief Inspector Önem and her team reunite to unravel a connected web of misogynistic murders.

"The Secret Woman" (DK) (Netflix film)

After discovering she has a family and a shipping empire, a woman with amnesia returns to a wealthy and seemingly perfect past to uncover why she left.

"The Whisper Man" (Netflix film)

Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Alex North. When his eight-year-old son is abducted, a widowed crime writer looks to his estranged father, a retired former police detective, for help, only to discover a connection with the decades-old case of a convicted serial killer known as "The Whisper Man."

August 29

• Four Hands, Two Sonatas (KR)

August 31

• Sex Lives of College Girls: Seasons 1-3
• Sheriff Labrador: Season 2

Leaving Netflix in August 2026

Leaving 8/1/26

27 Dresses

A Million Ways to Die in the West

The Age of Adaline

Atonement

Borat

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Chef

Click

Enough

Everest

Ex Machina

Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride: Part II

Fletch

The Five-Year Engagement

The Glass House

Hacksaw Ridge

Home Improvement: Seasons 1-8

Hunter X Hunter (2011): Seasons 1-6

I Feel Pretty

Kindergarten Cop

Midnight Diner: Seasons 1-3

Mississippi Grind

Pixels

Pretty Woman

The Proposal

R.I.P.D.

Single White Female

Splash

There's Something About Mary

Tootsie

Leaving 8/5/26

Spider-Man

Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 3

Leaving 8/7/26

Labyrinth

Leaving 8/10/26

Copshop

Marry Me

Leaving 8/15/26

The Game: Seasons 1-33

Leaving 8/18/26

Fall

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"Diarra From Detroit" is back for a second season, with Diarra delving deeper into Detroit's weird and wonderful underworld as she uncovers a new mystery.

Here's how to watch "Diarra From Detroit" season 2 online from anywhere with a VPN.

Diarra Kilpatrick returns as her crime-solving namesake and in season 2 she's investigating Chris' mother at a family BBQ, recovering stolen antiques, and finds herself dragged into gang warfare on the streets.

There are eight new episodes of the neo-noir mystery series to come, releasing weekly, and the good news is there's only one platform you need no matter where you are in the world.

Ready to dig deeper into the criminal underworld? Here’s our guide on how to watch "Diarra From Detroit" season 2 online from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'Diarra From Detroit' season 2 from anywhere

If you’re traveling and find that your usual streaming apps stop working outside your home region, a VPN (virtual private network) can help. It lets your device connect via a secure server back home, so you can use your existing subscriptions as normal.

Tom’s Guide has tested a wide range of services, and NordVPN is the one we most often recommend for streaming thanks to its fast speeds and broad device support. You can also try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Using a VPN is straightforward; follow these steps.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As noted, NordVPN is our preferred option.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. on vacation and want to view your regular American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and binge. Head to Paramount+ and stream new episodes of "Diarra From Detroit" season 2 online.

How to watch ‘Diarra From Detroit’ season 2 on Paramount+

"Diarra From Detroit" season 2 will be broadcast on Paramount+.

'Diarra From Detroit' S2 FAQs

'Diarra From Detroit' — Cast

• Diarra Kilpatrick as Diarra Brickland
• Morris Chestnut as Francois 'Swa' Brickland
• DomiNque Perry as Aja Edwards
• Bryan Terrell Clark as Mr. Tea
• Jon Chaffin as Danger
• Shannon Wallace as Chris / Deonte Brooks
• Phylicia Rashad as Vonda Brooks
• Claudia Logan as Moni

'Diarra From Detroit' season 2 — Trailer

'Diarra From Detroit' season 2 - episode guide

We know a lot about the first two episodes of "Diarra From Detoit" season 2, but the rest of the season is a bit of a mystery...

• Episode 1 - Welcome Home Deonte: Diarra struggles to help Chris navigate the dynamics of a "Welcome Home" family BBQ while secretly continuing an investigation into his mother.
• Episode 2 - Mr and Mrs Ambien: Diarra and Chris take on the seemingly simple task of recovering a stolen antique for their landlord and find themselves in a world of trouble.

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There is plenty of evidence that Warner Bros. and DC's 'Supergirl' has struggled mightily. From poor box office numbers to divided critical reviews, Supergirl isn't having a good summer.

The latest blow to James Gunn's version of the DCU comes as the Milly Alcock-led movie is set to hit digital release just over a month after it was on the big screens. It's one of the fastest turnarounds for a DC movie from theater to digital since 2020.

Supergirl is in the top 10 of shortest DC movie digital release dates, though not every film on the list pivoted to digital because of underperformance at the box office.

1. Shazam! Fury of the Gods
2. Joker: Folie à Deux
3. Supergirl
4. Black Adam
5. The Flash
6. Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom
7. Blue Beetle
8. The Batman
9. Birds of Prey

With a 32-day theatrical window, Supergirl claims third behind two sequels: 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' and 'Joker: Folie à Deux.' The Shazam sequel released on March 17, 2023, and was on VOD by April 7, 2023. As far as I can tell, that's the shortest theatrical window for a theatrical-exclusive modern DC movie ever at 21 days.

That includes number 10 on the list, 'Birds of Prey', which debuted in February of 2020 but had an accelerated digital release thanks to the pandemic and the lockdowns that began in March of that year; it still had a 46-day window by comparison though.

However, like Folie à Deux and Fury of the Gods, Supergirl's pivot appears directly related to poor box office performance.

The movie was reportedly produced for $170 million, with a sizable $120 million marketing spend (per Variety). As of July 28, the movie has only earned back just over $124 million globally, according to The Numbers.

A confused DCU

Beyond culture warrior crap, Supergirl arrived at a weird time as James Gunn attempts to turn the DCU into Warner Bros.' own version of the floundering Marvel Cinematic Universe. Floundering might be the only thing it's gotten right.

As my colleague Rory Mellon points out, it's not that the movie is bad but that it may have been the wrong DC hero to focus on immediately after the success of David Corenswet's 'Superman.'

Unlike Marvel and its tightly connected series that all seemingly take place in the same universe, 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' aside, DC's properties are all over the map.

Matt Reeves' 'The Batman,' the upcoming Batman 2 and 'Clayface' are leaning into more of a grim and horrific vibe. Meanwhile, Supergirl felt like a toned-down 'Peacemaker' while the better-received Superman leaned more into the heart of what makes the mythological character popular.

It feels more experimental, which is vastly more interesting than whatever Marvel is currently doing, but the tone is all over the map, which means it may be harder for people to step into the universe.

James Gunn is taking risks, but as the word implies, the coin doesn't always land on the side you want.

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Today Apple announced its new leasing program, Apple Upgrade which is undergirded by Klarna for iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad.

The program lets customers sign up for a plan, similar to how you would lease a car, for fixed 12-, 24- and 36-month terms depending on the device. There are options to upgrade to a new device early or return it at the end of the lease.

Apple called the new plan a "more flexible way to pay for products."

It's possible this does offer some flexibility from paying an upfront lump sum or tying yourself to an onerous contract via a network carrier like Verizon or T-Mobile.

However, experts I spoke with think the Upgrade plan is meant to cover rising component costs.

"By shifting the focus to lower monthly payments, it helps mask the effect of rising hardware costs and makes premium devices feel more affordable and attainable for a broader range of consumers," Jitesh Ubrani, a director at IDC, said.

They added that it could entice people who don't want to pay the higher upfront costs, as even Apple has hiked prices recently. It also gives Apple a "steady stream of trade-ins" that the company can resell to expand its customer base.

"Many people are effectively leasing their phones already through carrier plans; leasing a watch or a Mac -- when you know that these are also devices that have upgrade cycles -- can make sense," Techsponential's Avi Greengart told Tom's Guide. "it's still a lease, so you won't be able to use it until it dies unless you buy out the lease, and it may not be the absolute most economical approach."

Beyond upfront prices, is Apple Upgrade better for you? Let's take a look at how the program works.

How Apple Upgrade works

Apple Upgrade offers 12- or 24-month lease terms for eligible iPhones and Apple Watches. For those seeking a Mac or iPad, there are 24- or 36-month options.

Prices start as low as $11.99 per month for the Apple Watch and iPad, depending on size and storage capacity. iPhones start at $17.99, while Macs can be leased starting at $24.99 a month.

You can sign up online or at an Apple Store, where you will be approved by Klarna, which does require a soft credit check that should not impact your credit score.

At the end of the lease term, you can return the device or upgrade to a newer generation or purchase it with a one-time payment.

Compared to the outgoing iPhone Upgrade program, the Apple Upgrade Program does not include AppleCare, which is a separate subscription price and varies in price depending on your device.

Per MacRumors, if you miss a payment, it will be rolled into the next month's payment with no late fees. However, if you miss three consecutive payments, the lease will end, and you will have to pay the full outstanding balance, minus the value of the device when returned. If Klarna can't collect, a debt collection agency will be sent your information.

Apple Upgrade prices

Apple is offering the entire iPhone 17 lineup, plus the iPhone Air, both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 and three iPad options, including the iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPad mini.

For Macs, you can lease the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Studio.

Apple defaults to the 24-month leasing option, so we'll share that. The other options can lower or raise your price. Additionally, higher storage capacity or chip versions will also increase the monthly price.

Finally, the price does not include taxes and fees.

Here's how much the base model of each device will cost you.

We've separated the iPads and Macs out because these devices can have the longer 36-month term. Again, the prices below are for the base model of each device and the 24-month term.

No leasing entry-level devices

You may have noticed several Apple devices aren't eligible for the upgrade program. It includes the vanilla iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, as well as the entry-level models of almost every device category.

Here's the full list of Apple products you can't lease:

• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• Apple Watch SE
• MacBook Neo
• Mac mini
• iPad (A16)
• Studio Display

Availability

Apple Upgrade is available now for all of the listed devices. Apple says that a security deposit is not required and that a trade-in device could reduce monthly payments.

I will note that if you end a lease early, you could see termination fees. Also, if you don't do anything at the end of the lease, you'll be charged the purchase fee.

Lastly, hidden in the fine print, upgrading a device could increase your monthly payments, which is true for both higher-capacity versions of devices and more expensive models when new generations launch in the coming years.

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Apple is supposed to introduce its next iPhone, including the rumored iPhone Ultra, in a month and a half. But who cares about that when the intriguing 20th anniversary iPhone leaks are starting to pick up steam?

The latest batch of rumors comes from the leak-tracking YouTuber AppleTrack, who covered eight major upgrades potentially coming to the iPhone 20 in his latest video.

The updates cover everything from the all-glass curved display to better internal components, including a bigger main camera and new battery technology.

All glass everything

One of the more consistent rumors we've seen is that Apple plans on making the 20th anniversary nearly all-glass, starting with the display.

AppleTrack alleges that Apple has codenamed the next iPhone "Glasswing" after a type of butterfly with see-through wings. Check out this blog on the Greta Oto from PBS for a picture of the transparent butterfly.

Simply, as we've seen before, the iPhone 20 will be bezel-less with a quad-curved display that is seamlessly attached to the glass and ceramic back panel.

Curvy

Continuing with the display, the curved design could come in two sizes: 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches. iPhones are already fairly round, but this new design could make them even curvier.

If you want an existing reference, Apple's own Watch Series 7 hints at how the iPhone 20 might look. There shouldn't be side bezels, and it should look all of a piece compared to the two-tone currently on the iPhone 17 Pro.

Sinking the island

Since the Dynamic Island was introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, there have been rumors that Apple is trying to reduce or remove the cutouts for the front-facing camera and Face ID.

Instead, Apple would replace it with under-display technology that conceals those features below the screen. It would also mean a smaller or even non-existent Dynamic Island

This is the most grain-of-salt rumor that keeps recurring. I'll believe this one when I actually see it.

Huge main camera

Currently, the iPhone 17 Pro features a lineup of 48 MP rear cameras, including the main, ultrawide and telephoto lenses. However, per AppleTrack, the iPhone 20 is going to make a massive leap to a 200MP sensor, at least for the main camera, which would match Samsung's Ultra Galaxy S series phones.

This does match rumors from earlier this year that Apple is testing out a 1/1.12-inch sensor to boost its cameras to 200MP. Though at the time it wasn't clear when this new camera would launch.

Image stabilization

Alongside a huge main camera, the ultrawide lens is supposed to get optical image stabilization. Basically, this makes recording videos smoother and less jittery.

The telephoto lens already features this tool, which helps, but you're more likely to use the ultrawide when recording video. So this should make movies even smoother.

New buttons

Clickable buttons may be a thing of the past with the iPhone 20. It's rumored that Apple will get rid of buttons for solid-state ones that provide haptic feedback. This is supposed to make the iPhone 20 more water-resistant.

Similar to the under-display rumors, haptic buttons have been rumored since at least 2022. We even reported on a patent for haptic buttons on the iPhone 20 last October.

In the case of the iPhone 20, it actually makes sense considering the all-glass design. I rate this one as more than likely if the display rumors are true.

No more speakers?

This rumor is wild and the first we've heard of it. Apparently, Apple might remove the speaker grill on the bottom of the iPhone 20.

Instead, Apple would use a "vibration technology" without the need for a speaker cutout. The vibrations would be responsible for the sound. Allegedly, this will debut with an OLED iPad mini that is supposed to launch later this year. I'm very curious about this one.

Better batteries

The final rumor surrounds power and battery. First, AppleTrack says Apple will be introducing reverse wireless charging with the iPhone 20, enabled by a new battery.

Since 2024, Chinese manufacturers like Oppo and Huawei have been introducing silicon carbon batteries in their phones, enabling larger capacity batteries to be inserted into the same space as current lithium-ion ones.

Rival Samsung finally made the leap to silicon carbon with the Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra that were released this July. “We have been testing silicon batteries for quite some time. We’re looking at being very — I wouldn’t say conservative — but more taking it one step at a time," Samsung's executive VP of the Z Fold series, Jay Kim, told Tom's Guide in an interview.

Apple is known for being cautious with new technology, like waiting for a crease-free display to release its version of a foldable.

The iPhone 20 could finally be Apple's time to try the new battery technology out.

Price and release date

Apple probably won't change its usual September release window, so I expect we'll see the 20th-anniversary iPhone launch in September 2027. We should also see the iPhone Ultra 2.

As for price, the iPhone 20 likely won't be cheap. Apple just raised prices on everything but the iPhone. However, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will give us an idea of where things are trending heading next year.

We're expecting the iPhone 18 Pro models to be $200 more expensive. Currently, the iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1,099, so the iPhone 18 Pro could cost $1,299. The 20th anniversary might go as high as $1,399 or $1,499 if trends continue.

We're still more than a year away from launch, so we have some time to twiddle our thumbs and ponder.

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This week’s selection of top new movies across the best streaming services is another busy one with plenty of options on popular platforms including Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Peacock and more.

Thriller fans are spoilt for choice with several worthwhile picks, including “A Private Life,” which sees Jodie Foster deliver a powerhouse performance entirely in French, and a new shark survival movie on Prime Video (we’re fully in shark movie season right now). But those looking for lighter watches should consider “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” on Peacock.

There’s plenty of new movies to talk about this week, so I’ve rounded up the most noteworthy arrivals across platforms down below. Plus, here’s a guide to the top new TV shows this week, if you want to binge-watch.

‘Supergirl’ (PVOD)

The second feature film in James Gunn’s DC Extended Universe didn’t manage to capture the attention of comic book fans like “Superman." In fact, “Supergirl” proved to be anything but super at the box office, grossing an underwhelming $124 million against a production budget reportedly north of $170 million. Ouch! Just a month after release, it’s swapping the big screen for streaming, where it’ll hope to find a larger audience.

Based on the fan-favorite “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” comic book, Milly Alcock plays the eponymous heroine, also known as Kara Zor-El. Unlike her cousin, Clark Kent, she hasn’t taken to being a world-saving hero. Supergirl spends her days wandering between planets and visiting dive bars. But she’s forced to adopt the hero lifestyle when a ruthless villain emerges. She teams up with a young survivor (Eve Ridley) to dish out some justice.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting July 28

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ (Hulu)

20 years after the original strutted the catwalk, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” brings viewers back to the world of Runway magazine, luxurious designer fashion and the iconic, almost impossible-to-please editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). This long-requested follow-up is your classic legacy sequel, reuniting the original cast (including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci), and making more than a few nods to how much time has passed since the first “Devil Wears Prada."

With the magazine business no longer in its heyday, the frosty editor-in-chief of fashion mag Runway, Miranda Priestly (Streep), is reluctantly forced to turn to her former assistant, Andy Sachs (Hathaway) for help. As the pair navigate the evolving world of print publishing, they face competition from an old colleague, Emily Charlton (Blunt). Meanwhile, Miranda’s right-hand man, Nigel (Stanley Tucci), offers his wisdom.

Watch on Hulu starting July 29

‘The Devil’s Mouth’ (Prime Video)

Another week, another shark movie hits streaming. The toothy thrillers served up so far this summer haven’t been of the highest quality, so here’s hoping that “The Devil’s Mouth” can buck the trend and deliver some genuine scares. While the casting of Kathryn Newton and Lana Condor offers hope it could be a cut above the low-quality shark movies already released this summer, it also comes from Jeff Wadlow, the director behind “Fantasy Island,” Kick-Ass 2,” and “Imaginary,” and those movies stink!

In “The Devil’s Mouth,” a group of five college friends signs up for a guided tour through an underwater cave system from which the movie takes its title. They plan to have one last big adventure before entering the “real world.” But what was supposed to be an unforgettable trip becomes memorable for a sinister reason when they're trapped in the submerged caves and discover there’s a bull shark swimming in the dark waters.

Watch on Prime Video starting July 29

‘A Private Life’ (Netflix)

My colleague, Malcolm McMillan, claims this mystery thriller is “worth watching for Jodie Foster’s performance alone,” and was impressed that she portrays an American in Paris while speaking entirely in French.

I knew Foster was talented, but giving an awards-nominated performance in a second language is truly commendable. Her acclaimed work in “A Private Life” saw Foster become the first American to be nominated for a Lumière Award for Best Actress. So long as you can handle subtitles, then this thriller should be on your Netflix watchlist this week.

Dr. Lilian Steiner (Foster) is an American psychiatrist working and living in the French capital. She’s devastated to learn that a client has taken her own life. But after a visit from the client's widow, Simon (Mathieu Amalric), and daughter, Valérie (Luàna Bajrami), alongside the discovery that some of her files have been stolen, Lilian suspects foul play. Launching an investigation of her own, she becomes convinced this is a murder case.

Watch on Netflix starting July 29

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (Peacock)

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is a pure sugar-rush explosion of iconic characters, colorful animation and big action-packed moments. In all the chaos, it neglects to spin much of a story (perhaps that's appropriate for a Mario movie). However, younger viewers will delight in the playful nature of Mario and pals’ latest adventure. Though I expect the majority of older watchers will find it very much a one-and-done watching experience.

Inspired by the popular “Super Mario Galaxy” video game on the Nintendo Wii, this sequel to the 2023 movie sees Mario (voiced again by Chris Pratt) take to the cosmos to assist Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson), who has been taken prisoner by Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie). Along for the ride are Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Luigi (Charlie Day) and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key). However, it's Jack Black’s Bowser who again steals the show.

Watch on Peacock starting July 30

‘The Drama’ (HBO Max)

“The Odyssey” hype is flowing with no signs of slowing down, which makes now a great time to watch “The Drama.” This darkly funny romantic comedy stars two of “The Odyssey’s” cast members, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, and ranks as one of my favorite films of the year to date. It’s not your typical feel-good rom-com, instead trading in awkward humor, but it’s sharply written, and Pattinson and Zendaya both bring their A-game.

Charlie (Pattinson) and Emma (Zendaya) are a happy couple preparing for their impending wedding. All seems perfect until an “unexpected revelation” days before they’re due to say “I do.” This sends their relationship into a tailspin, as they are forced to confront whether they truly know each other, and if their romance is built to last. I’ll say no more, because watching this spoiler-free enhances the viewing experience.

Watch on HBO Max starting July 31

‘Over Your Dead Body’ (AMC+)

“Over Your Dead Body” is in something of a similar mold to “The Drama”; it’s also a dark comedy about two people in a relationship that is anything but blissful. To add further intrigue, this movie also incorporates action-thriller elements, delivering a strong package of complementary genres. It’s also an American remake of a Norwegian movie called “The Trip,” but unlike some remakes, this one wasn’t branded a lazy, pointless cash-in.

Dan (Jason Segel) and Lisa (Samara Weaving) are a once-happy couple, heading towards an acrimonious split. Traveling to a remote cabin for the weekend, this getaway isn’t going to fix the cracks in their relationship, as they both harbor secret plans to murder the other. These plans are thrown into chaos when their weekend is crashed by strangers, forcing Dan and Lisa to pivot on the fly and maybe even team up to survive the trip.

Watch on AMC+ starting July 31

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Screen-free wearables like the Fitbit Air, Garmin Cirqa, Oura Ring 5 and Whoop 4 are having a moment, but is screen-free really the best way to be, especially when full-featured, hyper-connected devices like the Garmin Venu 4, Apple Watch 11 and Pixel Watch 4 exist?

That depends entirely on what you hope to get out of your wearable. I've already covered the five biggest things to consider before buying a screen-free wearable. Now, we're here to help you further understand the core differences between the best smartwatches and fitness trackers and the top no-screen trackers, including the best smart rings of 2026.

Howdy, I'm Dan Bracaglia, one of TG's resident experts on smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smart rings. I'm here to help you make sense of today's wearables market and even choose between two devices.

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We’re right in the thick of summer, but Prime Video certainly isn’t hitting the brakes when it comes to new movies and shows. Even if August feels like the final true stretch of the sunny season, there’s still more than enough time to soak it all in, and streaming platforms are keeping the energy high with a fresh lineup of entertainment.

The full Prime Video slate for August 2026 is officially in, so I’ve picked the biggest titles on the radar alongside the fresh additions dropping at the start of the month. This month includes a new teen drama packed with mystery, the fourth season of the action-thriller “Reacher,” and a romance set during a summer in Mallorca.

Take a look at my top picks below and the complete calendar of what’s hitting Prime Video this August 2026.

New on Prime Video in August 2026: Top picks

‘Sterling Point’ (August 5)

“Sterling Point” is a coming-of-age mystery drama series, based on an entirely original story conceived and written for the screen by Megan Park. It has a similar tone to shows like “We Were Liars” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” but with a distinctly Canadian setting. Set against the backdrop of a foggy island off the coast of Canada, the series is driven by a central mystery, but viewers tuning in for the romance will be pleased to know there’s also a love triangle at the heart of the story.

Seventeen-year-old Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin) has always lived an ordinary life in New York with her twin brother Connor (Keen Ruffalo) and their adoptive father. Everything changes when the siblings unexpectedly inherit a remote island in Canada from the estranged grandfather they were never allowed to meet. Hoping to uncover the truth about their family’s past, Annie travels to the island, where she meets an unexpected sister named Ramona (Amélie Hoeferle) and a group of locals who are deeply connected to the property.

Stream "Sterling Point" on Prime Video from August 5

‘Reacher’ season 4 (August 12)

It’s time to celebrate, because “Reacher” is finally back for season 4. This time around, the series adapts Lee Child’s novel Gone Tomorrow, which focuses on a conspiracy involving government cover-ups. From the trailer alone, this season appears to take heavy inspiration from classic neo-noir detective stories, with a much darker and more claustrophobic feel than what we’ve seen before. It’s an exciting time to be a “Reacher” fan, especially with the series already renewed for season 5.

“Reacher” season 4 begins when Reacher (Alan Ritchson) witnesses a woman behaving suspiciously on a late-night New York City subway train. Before he can question her, she dies, and what appears to be a straightforward suicide quickly proves far more complicated. Determined to uncover the truth, Reacher joins forces with the woman’s brother and an NYPD homicide detective, fighting to expose the truth before those responsible can silence him for good.

Stream "Reacher" season 4 on Prime Video from August 12

‘The Last Sunrise’ (August 26)

Lastly, we have a romance flick perfect for summer, and that’s “The Last Sunrise.” The film is based on Anna Todd’s 2025 novel of the same name, with the bestselling author best known for creating the global “After” franchise. It’s also directed by Carlson Young, who previously helmed the films “Upgraded” and “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things,” so I have high hopes. As a romance fan, I’m eagerly awaiting the trailer, but even from the premise alone, I’m already intrigued.

Oriah “Ry” Pera (Maia Reficco) is a college student living with a chronic illness whose overprotective mother takes a new job in Mallorca. Hoping for a fresh start, Ry spends the summer exploring the island and meets Julián (Fernando Lindez), a charming local who introduces her to experiences she has never had before. Soon, Ry begins embracing her independence and imagining a different future. However, worsening health problems threaten to cut her journey short, forcing her to make difficult choices before the summer comes to an end.

Stream "The Last Sunrise" on Prime Video from August 26

New shows on Prime Video in August 2026

August 5

• Sterling Point (2026)

August 9

• The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls (2026)

August 12

• Reacher S4 (2026)

August 14

• ONE Championship on Prime (2026)

August 20

• NOVAK DJOKOVIC: The Wolf in Winter (2026)

New movies on Prime Video in August 2026

August 1

• Baby Boom (1987)
• Back To School (1986)
• Bandits (2001)
• Barbershop (2002)
• Barbershop 2: Back In Business (2004)
• Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016)
• Beauty Shop (2005)
• Blue Velvet (1986)
• Bridesmaids (Unrated) (2011)
• Challengers (2024)
• Colors (1988)
• Cop Car (2015)
• Everything, Everything (2017)
• Fargo (1996)
• Fighting With My Family (2019)
• Hard Target (1993)
• Hard Target 2 (2016)
• Hercules (2014)
• Hoodlum (1997)
• Interstellar (2014)
• Into The Blue (2005)
• Joy Ride (2023)
• Just Go With It (2011)
• Killing Me Softly (2003)
• Licorice Pizza (2021)
• Moonstruck (1988)
• Mystic Pizza (1988)
• No Way Out (1987)
• Oblivion (1994)
• Operation Finale (2018)
• Overboard (2018)
• Primate (2026)
• Pulp Fiction (1994)
• Quigley Down Under (1990)
• Return To Me (2000)
• Robocop (1987)
• Robocop (2014)
• Robocop 2 (1990)
• Robocop 3 (1993)
• Small Soldiers (1998)
• Sudden Death (1995)
• The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai (1984)
• The Gambler (2014)
• The Hustle (2019)
• The Silencing (2020)
• The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
• The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
• The Usual Suspects (1995)
• What's The Worst That Could Happen? (2001)
• Women Talking (2022)
• Yours, Mine, And Ours (1968)

August 2

• Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (2024)

August 7

• Piece By Piece (2024)
• The Gates (2026)

August 8

• Journey To Bethlehem (2023)

August 17

• Blue Beetle (2023)

August 19

• Is God Is (2026)

August 21

• Back to the 90s (2026)
• Good Fortune (2025)

August 26

• The Last Sunrise (2026)

August 27

• Nickel Boys (2024)

Live sports

Yankees

• Wed Aug 5 at 7:05 p.m. ET: St. Louis Cardinals at New York Yankees
• Wed Aug 19 at 6:35 p.m. ET: New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles
• Thu Aug 20 at 6:35 p.m. ET: New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles
• Wed Aug 26 at 7:05 p.m. ET: Houston Astros at New York Yankees

WNBA

• Thu Aug 6 at 7 p.m. ET: Las Vegas Aces at Indiana Fever
• Thu Aug 6 at 9 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Sparks at Minnesota Lynx
• Thu Aug 13 at 8 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Sparks at New York Liberty
• Thu Aug 13 at 10 p.m. ET: Washington Mystics at Las Vegas Aces
• Thu Aug 20 at 8 p.m. ET: Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings
• Thu Aug 20 at 10 p.m. ET: Atlanta Dream at Los Angeles Sparks
• Sat Aug 22 at 7 p.m. ET: Indiana Fever at New York Liberty
• Sat Aug 22 at 9 p.m. ET: Connecticut Sun at Los Angeles Sparks
• Thu Aug 27 at 8 p.m. ET: Golden State Valkyries at New York Liberty
• Thu Aug 27 at 10 p.m. ET: Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury

NWSL

• Thu Aug 7 at 8 p.m. ET: Gotham FC vs. San Diego Wave
• Thu Aug 14 at 8 p.m. ET: Gotham FC vs. Kansas City Current
• Thu Aug 21 at 10 p.m. ET: San Diego Wave vs. Utah Royals FC
• Thu Aug 28 at 8 p.m. ET: Gotham FC vs. Portland Thorns

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Not that long ago, cutting the cord felt like a financial no-brainer. Swap your bloated cable package for Netflix, maybe Hulu, and suddenly you were saving hundreds of dollars a year. Fast-forward to 2026 and... well, things have changed.

Every major studio now has its own streaming platform. Hit shows are scattered across half a dozen services. Prices keep climbing. And "just one more subscription" has become the entertainment equivalent of "I'll only have one chip."

To find out just how much streaming habits have changed, we surveyed 682 Tom's Guide readers about the services they subscribe to, how much they spend each month and which streamers they'd never give up. The results paint a picture of viewers who still love streaming, but are becoming much more selective about where their money goes.

We're subscribing to how many streaming services?!

The biggest surprise wasn't that people subscribe to multiple streaming services. That ship sailed years ago. It's just how many.

Nearly 30% of respondents said they currently subscribe to seven or more streaming services. Another 39% pay for between four and six. Add it all together, and more than two-thirds of the people we surveyed have at least four subscriptions on the go.

It's easy to see how this has happened. Netflix unveils a new season of "Bridgerton." HBO Max has "The Last of Us" and "The Pitt." Hulu drops the final season of "The Bear." Apple TV keeps producing buzzy hits like "Severance." Before long, canceling one service means missing the show everyone will be talking about Monday morning.

At some point, the hardest part of movie night stopped being deciding what to watch. Now it's remembering which app it's on.

The monthly bill is starting to look a lot like cable

Of course, all those subscriptions come with a price tag.

More than 35% of respondents said they spend over $60 every month on streaming, while another 29% spend between $36 and $60. In other words, nearly two-thirds of the Tom's Guide readers we surveyed shell out at least $36 every month just to keep up with their favorite shows and movies.

It's a far cry from the early days of streaming, when subscribing to Netflix was an easy way to save money after ditching cable. Back then, one or two services gave you access to most of the TV and movies you wanted to watch. Today, that's no longer the case.

It doesn't help that nearly every major streaming service has raised prices over the past few years while introducing ad-supported tiers and premium plans. Even viewers who opt for cheaper, ad-filled subscriptions can easily find themselves paying more overall as they add yet another service to the mix.

Prime Video is everywhere, but Netflix still owns viewers' loyalty

Prime Video technically came out on top in our survey. More than 83% of respondents subscribe to Amazon's streamer, edging out Netflix at 76%.

That probably shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Millions of people receive Prime Video automatically as part of an Amazon Prime membership, making it less of a deliberate streaming purchase than many competitors.

But when we asked which service people would never cancel, the picture changed dramatically.

Netflix is still the one viewers won't give up

Nearly 39% of respondents said Netflix is the one paid streaming service they'd never cancel. Prime Video finished second at 29%, while every other platform couldn't even reach double digits.

That's a big gap in favor of Netflix. It suggests viewers may subscribe to lots of services throughout the year, but Netflix remains the foundation. Everything else is negotiable.

That's exactly the kind of loyalty every streamer is chasing, but nobody other than Netflix has managed to replicate.

Free streaming is big

One of the most encouraging trends in the survey is the growing popularity of free streaming. More than half of respondents use YouTube to watch free content, while nearly half use Tubi.

Pluto TV and The Roku Channel have also become regular destinations for many viewers.

Not long ago, free streaming carried a stigma. Today, FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) services offer thousands of movies, classic TV shows, live channels and even original programming. For viewers feeling the pinch of subscription costs, watching a few ads is increasingly becoming a worthwhile tradeoff.

The future of streaming looks a lot more intentional

If there's one lesson from our survey, it's this: Streaming habits are evolving.

Consumers aren't necessarily subscribing to fewer services. Instead, they're becoming more intentional about where their money goes. They're identifying the platforms they consider essential, weighing whether new releases justify another monthly bill and increasingly turning to free, ad-supported services to fill the gaps.

As streaming continues to mature — and prices continue to climb — that balancing act may become the new normal.

Let us know in the comments: How much are you paying per month? Which streaming service would you never cancel?

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" is finally available to watch around the world from the comfort of your home, more than a year on from its initial release in Japan.

Ready for the epic adventure? We'll explain how you can watch "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" online from anywhere with a VPN.

Anime fans in Japan got to witness the events of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" back in the summer of 2025, as the Demon Slayer Corps entered the titular castle and had to fight their way out. Tanjiro and the Hashira battled Upper Rank demons like Doma, Akaza, and Muzan Kibutsuji.

The film is a direct sequel to the fourth season of the hit anime series, adapting the manga's "Infinity Castle" arc to widespread acclaim. It grossed $793 million, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese film internationally and the most successful international film in the U.S., surpassing "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." It also broke several box office records previously held by the Disney classic, "The Lion King". That success came despite a limited theatrical release, but now it's available to everyone.

Here's how to watch "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" online with all the streaming details you need below.

Watch 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' in the U.S.

You can catch "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" on Crunchyroll in the U.S. from Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

A Crunchyroll subscription will cost you $9.99 per month (for the basic package), or up to $17.99 per month for the top tier.

Meanwhile, you can buy or rent the film from your usual streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV if you just want to shell out the one-off fee.

Traveling outside the States? Use a VPN to access your Crunchyroll account when abroad. We love NordVPN.

Watch 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' from anywhere

If you're traveling overseas and "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" is blocked by geo-restrictions, that doesn't mean you have to miss the film while you're away. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream it from wherever you are.

We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the film. Head to your usual streaming service app and watch "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" from wherever you are in the world.

How to watch 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' in Canada

Just like in the U.S. you can watch "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" on Crunchyroll from July 28, 2026.

That'll cost you CA$10.99 per month to sign up, or you could purchase/rent the movie from on-demand services like Apple TV.

Abroad? Don't panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in back home. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' in the U.K.

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" has a global release date of July 28, both on streaming and for home rental/purchase.

Find it on Crunchyroll in the U.K. where a subscription costs just £5.99 per month.

Abroad and can't access "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle"? We recommend NordVPN to unblock Crunchyroll.

How to watch 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' online in Australia

You will also find "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" on Crunchyroll in Australia.

A subscription will cost you AU$11.99 per month.

Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the film on your usual domestic streamer you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' - Need to Know

'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' - trailer

'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' - Voice cast

Here's a rundown of the English voice cast for the movie:

• Zach Aguilar as Tanjiro Kamado
• Abby Trott as Nezuko Kamado
• Aleks Le as Zenitsu Agatsuma
• Bryce Papenbrook as Inosuke Hashibira
• Johnny Yong Bosch as Giyu Tomioka
• Erika Harlacher as Shinobu Kocho
• Brianna Knickerbocker as Kanao Tsuyuri

More of a purist when it comes to anime and like to avoid a dub? Here's the Japanese voice cast:

• Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado
• Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado
• Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma
• Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira
• Reina Ueda as Kanao Tsuyuri
• Takahiro Sakurai as Giyu Tomioka
• Saori Hayami as Shinobu Kocho
• Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito
• Kana Hanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji
• Kenichi Suzumura as Obanai Iguro
• Tomokazu Sugita as Gyomei Himejima

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T-Mobile suffered from a huge network outage yesterday, affecting customers across the country.

Reports suddenly spiked to over 60,000 on the outage-tracking site Down Detector where T-Mobile customers are reporting a lack of signal or service from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles and everywhere in between.

Whilst systems eventually returned to normal, it took several hours for the reports of problems to subside.

Here's how the events progressed.

More than 60,000 outage reports

Over on DownDetector, there are currently more than 64,000 reports from users across the country.

It appears reports started flooding in around 1:00 pm Pacific before truly spiking 30 minutes later.

Outage appears National

I'm seeing outage reports from nearly every major city in the United States and multiple states from Florida and California to North Carolina and Washington.

Minnesota, Louisana, and Hawaii are all reporting issues.

THe complaints are all similar, phones are being forced into SOS mode only, though it's not clear if WiFi calling is down as well.

No response from T-Mobile

T-Mobile doesn't appear to have a network status page. I have been checking the official T-Mobile and T-Mobile customer service accounts on Twitter where customers are flooding the accounts with complaints.

However, right now the company's reps are just asking people to DM or saying they're sorry the customer is having problems.

"I’m really glad you reached out and brought this to our attention. I’d be happy to help take a closer look into what’s going on. To make sure your information stays protected, please send me a DM with your contact details and we’ll continue there," is a common response.

I have yet to see acknowledgement of the outage itself.

Megathread on Reddit has thousands of comments

I found a megathread on the T-Mobile subreddit where thousands of comments are reporting issues with their phones.

One thread seems to be that iPhone users are having more issues than Android owners. It's not clear why.

Reports are declining but still in the 10s of thousands

On Down Detector I am seeing reports declining. There are still nearly 40,000 reports which is down from the peak of 64,000.

T-Mobile messaging changes

Over on Twitter, the T-Mobile Help account messaging has changed a bit. There still isn't an official post acknowledging the outage but this is what I'm seeing now.

"Thank you for reaching out. Our teams are actively working the reports of technical challenges impacting some customers. Any service impacts are in the process of being resolved and are our highest priority. We know how critical it is to stay connected, and every available resource is focused on resolving this as quickly as possible."

I have reached out to T-Mobile for a statement and will update if I receive one.

Leveling off

Reports have leveled off to around 20,000 on Down Detector and I am still seeing comments reporting where service is out like Oakland, Maryland and Long Island, New York.

One person did say that T-Mobile engineers are on the problem per a call with customer service. Though they didn't have any other information to share.

T-Mobile finally acknowledges the outage

Over two hours after reports spiked on DD, T-Mobile has finally acknowledged the outage with a post on its T-Mobile Help account.

"Our teams are actively working on the reports of technical challenges impacting some customers. Any service impacts are in the process of being resolved and are our highest priority. We know how critical it is to stay connected and every available resource is focused on resolving this as quickly as possible."

Many people in the comments are saying that the outage has lasted even longer, up to 4 hours for many, and are upset with the company's silence to now.

Reports continue slow decline

Over on Down Detector, reports have been started declining again. It's not the steep drop that occurred a couple hours ago.

After holding level around 20,000, we just hit 16,000 as of 4:30 pm Pacific.

Most comments are still reporting SOS mode across the country but I have seen a couple posts about it being back up in California.

Taking a break but keeping an eye on things

It's getting to the end of the work day here on the West Coast. I'm taking a break to walk the dog and get some dinner going but I'll be keeping an eye on the outage and I'll let you know if anything changes.

You can watch the "Love Island U.K." season 13 final FREE on ITVX, 9Now and TVNZ+, and from anywhere with a VPN. These free-to-air streaming services will show every moment of of the season finale as four couples battle it out for the £50,000 prize, with one final twist still set to shake up the competition before the winners are crowned.

After Mica and Samraj were voted out, they received a text message informing them that they have the power to eliminate one more couple from the show. So, instead of the usual four-couple finale, this will be the first time in the show's history that only three couples compete for the title.

The four couples currently remaining are Julia & Lorenzo, Yasmin & Tommy, Jasmine & Kavan, and Angelista & Simba. One of those couples will be eliminated before the live public vote decides the winners, with Julia & Lorenzo currently the favorites to win the title.

Want to catch the "Love Island U.K." season 13 final free? How can you stream these region-specific platform from anywhere? Can you watch the episode while in the U.S., Canada, Czech Republic, or elsewhere too? Here’s our full guide to watching the finale live and free online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Love Island U.K.' season 13 final for free

"Love Island U.K." season 13 final is streaming for free in the U.K. on ITVX.

In Oceania, 9Now (Australia) and TVNZ+ (New Zealand) are streaming the final episode for free. This won't arrive till Wednesday.

If you're traveling outside these countries, you can watch the episode from wherever you are by using a VPN. Full details on how to do that just below...

How to watch 'Love Island U.K.' season 13 final from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the final on your usual subscription? You can still watch "Love Island U.K." season 13 final stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

NordVPN is our top pick of the options – try it for 30 days with our deal below:

Watch 'Love Island U.K.' season 13 final for FREE: Quick Guide

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the Czech Republic and want to view your usual British service, you'd select United Kingdom from the server list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ITVX (or 9Now) and watch the finale, completely free.

Which devices can I watch the 'Love Island U.K.' season 13 final with?

ITVX is available on the following devices:

Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
Freely
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Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes) (please note: some models aren’t supported)
iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above
LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)
NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above - 2016 models only offer on demand TV)
Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck
Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)

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I'm a big fan of the "Share" feature in Claude. I use it all the time to share Skills, Artifacts and conversations, mostly. But now I'm going to think twice before sharing.

Over the weekend, security researchers and Reddit users discovered that hundreds of publicly shared Claude conversations could be found using Google search operators like site:claude.ai/share. The issue only affected chats that users had intentionally shared using Claude's public sharing feature — private conversations that were never shared were not exposed.

Still, the discovery caught many users by surprise because the conversations were turning up in ordinary search results, making them far easier to find than many people expected.

What happened?

Claude lets you generate a public link to a conversation so you can share it with someone else. That feature creates a snapshot of the chat at the moment you click Share.

Anthropic's documentation notes that "anyone with the link can view the chat snapshot." The problem wasn't that private conversations suddenly became public, but that it was that some of those public links were indexed by search engines after they were discovered elsewhere on the web.

Researchers who examined the indexed pages reported finding everything from software debugging sessions and internal business discussions to resumes, API keys, crypto wallet information and legal research. While those conversations had been intentionally shared at some point, many users appeared to assume the links functioned more like unlisted documents than publicly searchable web pages.

By Monday, many of the indexed results had already disappeared from Google Search, suggesting the pages were being removed from search results or changes had been made to prevent further indexing.

Should you be worried?

If you've never used Claude's Share feature, this issue doesn't affect you. Likewise, chats that remained private inside your Claude account were not exposed.

However, if you've shared conversations in the past — especially ones containing work documents, personal information, code or anything confidential, it's worth checking which links are still active.

Even if a page no longer appears in Google Search, anyone who already has the shared URL can still access that conversation until you remove the share.

How to check your shared Claude chats

You can view your shared conversations by signing in to your Claude account:

Open Settings.

Select Privacy.

Click Shared Chats.

Review your active shared links and delete any you no longer want to be public.

If a conversation contains sensitive information, removing the share link immediately revokes public access.

A good reminder for every AI chatbot

This isn't the first time an AI company's sharing feature has raised privacy concerns. Similar issues have surfaced before with ChatGPT as users increasingly treat AI assistants like private notebooks, only to discover that sharing a conversation creates a public webpage rather than a private collaboration link.

Whether you're using Claude, ChatGPT or another AI assistant, it's worth assuming that anything you intentionally publish with a share link could eventually be discovered by someone else. Before clicking Share, take a moment to make sure the conversation doesn't include passwords, API keys, financial information, customer data or anything you'd be uncomfortable seeing on the open web.

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You can watch Diane Morgan's new AI robot comedy series, "Ann Droid," FREE on BBC iPlayer, and from anywhere with a VPN. The free-to-air streaming service has made all six episodes available at once. Sign up for free and binge-watch now!

Set in 2029, Ann Droid follows Sue (Sue Johnston), a recently widowed woman who insists that she can take care of herself and live independently. However, after she suffers a fall, her son Michael gifts her a second-hand Android Z58/100 basic eldercare robot named Linda (Diane Morgan) to look after her.

What follows is a journey packed with deadpan humor, heartfelt moments, and plenty of robotic chaos. Despite its seemingly fun and colorful premise, the series has been described as a "sadcom" by many critics, as it explores several weighty themes, including grief, aging, loneliness among older adults, and family guilt and responsibility, all while finding humor in the most unexpected situations.

Want to catch every "Ann Droid" episode free? How can you stream this region-specific platform from anywhere? Can you watch the series while in the U.S., Canada, Austra;oa, or elsewhere too? Here’s our full guide to watching "Ann Droid" free online from anywhere.

How to watch 'Ann Droid' for free

U.K. viewers are in luck! BBC iPlayer is carrying all the six episodes of "Ann Droid," so you can binge-watch it completely FREE.

All you have to do is create an account and have a valid U.K. postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and a TV license.

To watch BBC iPlayer: Visit the BBC iPlayer website or download the apps (iOS/Android).

If you're tied to the cord in the U.K., you can still watch for free: BBC One is airing one episode per week, with episode three slated to arrive on Friday, July 31, at 9:30pm BST.

If you're traveling outside the U.K., you can watch the series from wherever you are by using a VPN. Full details on how to do that just below...

How to watch 'Ann Droid' from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the series on your usual subscription? You can still watch "Ann Droid" streams thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

NordVPN is our top pick of the options – try it for 30 days with our deal below:

Watch 'Ann Droid' for FREE: Quick Guide

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the Czech Republic and want to view your usual British service, you'd select United Kingdom from the server list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer and watch the series, completely free.

How to watch BBC iPlayer with a VPN

Which devices can I watch 'Ann Droid' with?

BBC iPlayer is available on the following devices:

• Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
• Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
• Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
• Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
• Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
• Freely
• Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
• Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes) (some models aren’t supported)       
• iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above        
• LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)       
• NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
• PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
• Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
• Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above)        
• Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck
• Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
• YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
• Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)

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At a glance

• The Conflict: Even Realities CEO Will Wang is calling out Meta and Google for forcing cameras onto smart glasses just to collect training data for future AI models.
• The Counter-Strategy: Even Realities' G1 and G2 smart glasses intentionally omit cameras and speakers, focusing instead on a text-based ambient HUD that prioritizes privacy, weight, and battery life.
• The Escalation: Even Realities has scaled its engineering team from 20 to nearly 400 people, gearing up to challenge Big Tech’s wearable AI dominance directly with its upcoming G3 hardware.

While Silicon Valley races to strap cameras, speakers and multimodal surveillance tools onto our faces, one smart glasses maker is picking a fight direct with Big Tech’s entire playbook.

Meta, Google and Snap want you to believe that a front-facing camera is essential for the future of AI wearables. Apple’s even rumored to be jumping in on this too. But according to Will Wang, Founder and CEO of Even Realities, their camera obsession isn’t about giving you a better device today — it’s about harvesting your personal life to train their future AI models.

Following a major $1 billion valuation round, I sat down with Wang to talk about the design choices behind the Even Realities G2 smart glasses. His message to the tech giants was loud, clear and strikingly defiant.

Editor's note: This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.

The ‘endgame’ trap

If you ask Meta why the Ray-Ban Meta glasses feature an ultra-wide camera, they will point to visual AI — the ability for your glasses to see what you see and help in real-time.

Wang sees this differently. In his view, companies like Meta and Google are letting their long-term corporate ambitions spoil their current hardware.

"When you look at the strategies of Snap, Google, or Meta, their long-term vision often overly influences their current generation of products," Wang explained. "For Google and Meta, they include a camera because they believe visual data will be crucial for AI in the future, and to reach that endgame, they need to enable visual capabilities and start gathering data now."

The result? Heavy, power-hungry devices designed for future data gathering rather than present-day wearability.

"I feel these larger companies let their endgame thinking dictate their current products instead of focusing on making the perfect product for the present moment," Wang noted. "For a hardware company, it is crucial that each generation does not sell a dream or an expectation, but sells the product as it is."

‘We thrive on making good products, not selling data’

Even Realities took the opposite path with its glasses — completely stripping away cameras and speakers, and opting for a discreet heads-up display that delivers notifications, teleprompting, navigation and live conversation summaries in your field of view.

When I asked Wang if a camera prototype was ever on the table during internal testing, he shut the idea down immediately.

"From day one, even with the first-generation G1, we never had a camera," Wang said. "We feel that, at the current moment with the capability of AI, adding a camera onto a pair of glasses definitely introduces many more downsides than upsides."

Beyond the obvious hardware penalties (added weight, larger size and worse battery life), Wang pointed directly to the ethical and regulatory landmines that Big Tech seems content to ignore.

"The guardrails and regulations around how to properly use visual data with smart glasses have not been established," Wang pointed out. "So, we feel it's too early, too risky, and has too little upside for a company like ours that does not thrive on selling data. We thrive on making good products and making a profit from those products, so a camera was never in the discussion."

Instead of overpromising an invasive sci-fi feature set, Even Realities focused on what actually works today: crisp, text-based ambient computing that keeps you present in the real world without creeping out the people around you.

David vs. Goliath: the battle for G3

It’s easy to dismiss a startup taking anti-camera ideological stances against multi-trillion-dollar titans. But Even Realities is no longer just a niche player catering to early adopters.

While the original G1 was built by a scrappy skeleton crew, the company’s massive recent funding round has allowed them to quietly build a massive engineering war machine to prepare for their next generation of hardware: the Even Realities G3.

"To give you some context, when we built G1, our team was only 20 to 30 people," Wang revealed. "For G2, we had about 70 to 80 people... Now, for G3, we have 300 to 400 people globally working laser-focused on this single product line."

That headcount puts Even Realities on a similar dedicated engineering scale to the smart glasses divisions that Apple, Meta or Google have — but with one massive structural advantage. While Big Tech giants split their resources across dozens of spatial computing projects, AR headsets and ad platforms, Wang’s team is focused solely on perfecting one lightweight, ambient device.

"We are on the radar of a lot of these bigger players; they are already buying our products and trying to analyze our roadmap," Wang said with a smile. "We really need to accelerate faster than before, and this round of fundraising actually gives us that. We are very confident."

The war is on

The smart glasses war is dividing into two distinct camps. On one side, Meta and Google want to turn your face into a sensor array to fuel their AI algorithms. On the other, Even Realities wants to give you a clean, distraction-free HUD that respects your privacy and actually looks like a normal pair of glasses.

If Will Wang has his way with the upcoming G3, the winner of the smart glasses revolution won’t be the company that records the most video of your daily life — it will be the one that lets you look the world in the eye without a camera watching back.

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If you’re wondering what new movies and shows Netflix is adding this week, I’ve got your watchlist covered. The streaming service is bringing a mix of new releases, returning favorites and some major catalog additions over the next seven days. Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping true story, a nostalgic movie marathon or a little late-night comedy, there’s something worth queuing up.

Leading the charge is “The Bombing of Pan Am 103,” a powerful drama that revisits one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in aviation history. But Netflix is also making room for some binge-worthy favorites, including “Hannibal” seasons 1-6 and seven of “The Fast and the Furious” movies.

If those aren’t quite your speed, there are still plenty of other options. "Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain” brings a fresh dose of stand-up comedy, while the Brazilian MMA drama “Wrath” offers a darker, more intense watch. Those aren’t the only movies and shows arriving on Netflix this week, though. Here’s the full schedule of everything new on Netflix over the next seven days, along with my top picks for what you need to stream.

New on Netflix this week: Top picks

'The Fast and the Furious' movies 1-7

Genre: Action movies

What it’s about: Celebrate 25 years of "The Fast and the Furious" by revisiting where the ride began. The first seven films follow the evolution of Dominic Toretto’s crew from underground street racers to globe-trotting thieves, spies and superhero-adjacent drivers who treat gravity as more of a suggestion. It all starts with undercover cop Brian O’Conner infiltrating L.A.’s racing scene to investigate a crew of hijackers.

Why you should watch it: Before “family” became a meme and cars started launching into space-level absurdity, "The Fast and the Furious" was a scrappy street-racing saga with a surprisingly big heart. Netflix is bringing the first seven movies together, making it the perfect excuse to revisit the franchise.

Watch "The Fast and the Furious" movies 1-6 starting August 1

'The Bombing of Pan Am 103'

Genre: True crime drama limited series

What it's about: Based on the real-life investigation into the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, this miniseries follows the aftermath of Pan Am Flight 103’s destruction and the massive international effort to uncover who was behind it. It follows the Scottish police, U.S. law enforcement, and the families still seeking answers after one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on British soil.

Why you should watch it: This isn’t just a procedural whodunit; it’s a deeply human look at the lives reshaped by tragedy. With a stacked cast including Peter Mullan, Connor Swindells, Patrick J. Adams, and Merritt Wever, it promises a gripping history lesson that plays like a real-world mystery.

Watch "The Bombing of Pan Am 103" starting July 30

'Hannibal' seasons 1-6

Genre: Psychological thriller series

What it’s about: Gifted FBI profiler Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) has an uncanny ability to think like the killers he hunts, but the talent starts to unravel him. To keep him grounded, FBI boss Jack Crawford (Laurence Fishburne) pairs him with Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen), a brilliant psychiatrist hiding a very dark appetite.

Why you should watch it: Bryan Fuller’s "Hannibal" is less of a crime show and more a beautifully plated nightmare: gruesome, elegant and weirdly romantic. Mikkelsen’s chilling take on Lecter and Dancy’s haunted performance helped make this a cult favorite.

Watch "Hannibal" seasons 1-6 starting July 27

'Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain'

Genre: Stand-up comedy special

What it’s about: Comedian Mary Beth Barone brings her sharp, self-aware brand of chaos to her debut hour-long special. Taped at New York City’s Skirball, Barone dives headfirst into everything from reproductive rights and dating apps to pop culture, ex-best friends, tattooed dudes and the bizarre phenomenon of NYPD merch.

Why you should watch it: Barone has built a reputation for turning modern life’s most ridiculous contradictions into brutally funny observations. Expect dark humor, internet-age absurdity and hyper-specific takes.

Watch "Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain" starting July 28

'Wrath'

Genre: Action thriller / MMA drama series

What it’s about: When Marcelo (Vinicius Neri) is pulled back from the brink of death, he wakes up with no memory of who he was. Taken in by an MMA coach, he builds a new identity inside the cage, chasing victory while trying to piece together the mystery of his past. But the deeper he digs, the more he discovers a dangerous history.

Why you should watch it: Think "Warrior" meets "Memento." Brazilian drama and MMA intensity add up to a story where every fight has higher stakes than just winning the match.

Watch "Wrath" starting July 29

Everything new on Netflix: July 26-Aug. 2

JULY 27

• "Hannibal" season 1-3
• "Tár"

JULY 28

"Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain" (Netflix comedy special)

Is an ex-best friend the worst ex? Can dating apps save democracy? What's with NYPD merch? Mary Beth Barone has all the answers in this witty special.

• "The Exorcism"

JULY 29

"Final Project" (MX) (Netflix series)

New school, new start — until vicious online attacks and a classmate's twisted challenge spark a dangerous bond that pushes Tamara toward transformation.

"Wrath" (BR) (Netflix series)

A wounded amnesiac finds refuge with an MMA coach and steps into the ring, torn between hope for a new future and a dangerous past that keeps closing in.

• "A Private Life"
• "Gear Heads" season 1

JULY 30

"The Bombing of Pan Am 103" (GB) (Netflix documentary)

The tragic bombing of a transatlantic flight over Scotland in 1988 unites the local police and the FBI in a hunt for the attackers. Based on a true story.

JULY 31

• "Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours"

AUGUST 1

• "3 Ninjas: Kick Back"
• "About Last Night..."
• "Anaconda"
• "Annie"
• "Are We Done Yet?"
• "Bride of Chucky"
• "Child's Play 2"
• "Child's Play 3"
• "Clueless"
• "Cult of Chucky"
• "Curse of Chucky"
• "Daddy Day Camp"
• "Daddy Day Care"
• "Elysium"
• "The Fast and the Furious"
• "2 Fast 2 Furious"
• "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift"
• "Fast Five"
• "Fast & Furious"
• "Fast & Furious 6"
• "Furious 7"
• "Field of Dreams"
• "The Hitman’s Bodyguard"
• "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard"
• "Holmes & Watson"
• "Marie Antoinette"
• "Mile 22"
• "Minions"
• "National Security"
• "Nightcrawler"
• "Party Girl"
• "Seed of Chucky"
• "Selma"
• "Something's Gotta Give"
• "Speed"
• "Speed 2: Cruise Control"
• "Tears of the Sun"
• "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones"
• "Zero Dark Thirty"

AUGUST 2

• "Ingrid Goes West"

Leaving Netflix This Week

Leaving 7/27/26

"Sliding Doors"

Leaving 7/29/26

"Tallulah"

Leaving 8/1/26

"27 Dresses"
"A Million Ways to Die in the West"
"The Age of Adaline"
"Atonement"
"Borat"
"Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie"
"Chef"
"Click"
"Enough"
"Everest"
"Ex Machina"
"Father of the Bride"
"Father of the Bride: Part II"
"Fletch"
"The Five-Year Engagement"
"The Glass House"
"Hacksaw Ridge"
"Home Improvement: Seasons 1-8"
"Hunter X Hunter (2011): Seasons 1-6"
"I Feel Pretty"
"Kindergarten Cop"
"Midnight Diner: Seasons 1-3"
"Mississippi Grind"
"Pixels"
"Pretty Woman"
"The Proposal"
"R.I.P.D."
"Single White Female"
"Splash"
"There's Something About Mary"
"Tootsie"

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July is ending in style by bringing a little bit of everything to your TV watchlist, from spy games and superhero sleuthing to true-crime drama and magical mayhem. This week’s new TV shows are packing enough intrigue, action and nostalgia to carry you straight into August.

Get ready for more high-stakes missions in "Lioness" season 3, a chilling chronicle of a tragedy in "The Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103" and a serial killer hunt in "Furious." Meanwhile, "Batman: Caped Crusader" returns to clean up Gotham’s darkest corners, and "The Librarians: The Next Chapter" brings more supernatural shenanigans to the shelves.

Here’s my guide to what’s new on TV this week.

‘Furious’ (Hulu)

The vibes: “Killing Eve” meets “Mare of Easttown” with a simmering feminist fury.
The plot: FBI agent Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) is drawn into the pursuit of Catherine (Lola Petticrew), a serial killer who targets predatory men. As the investigation deepens, Alice begins to see unsettling parallels between herself and the woman she's chasing, turning a standard manhunt into a tense psychological duel where justice and vengeance become impossible to untangle.
Premiere date: Episodes 1-3 on Monday, July 27 at 12 a.m. ET
Where to watch: Hulu

‘The Bombing of Pan Am 103’ (Netflix)

The vibes: One of history's most tragic events turns into a whodunit limited series.
The plot: This isn’t the first time the 1988 Lockerbie disaster has been put on screen and likely won’t be the last. It traces the bombing of the transatlantic flight and the sprawling investigation that followed, as Scottish detectives and U.S. agents race to identify those responsible. The ensemble cast includes Peter Mullan, Connor Swindells, Patrick J. Adams and Merritt Wever.
Premiere date: All 6 episodes on Thursday, July 30 at 3 a.m. ET
Where to watch: Netflix

‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ season 2 (Prime Video)

The vibes: Gotham somehow gets even gloomier — a perfect noir setting.
The plot: Batman (voiced by Hamish Linklater) faces a rogues' gallery that's deadlier than ever, with the Riddler (Dave Franco) pulling the strings and the Joker (Matthew Needham) slowly emerging from the shadows. As Gotham's horrors escalate, Bruce Wayne begins cracking open emotionally, forcing the city's most guarded vigilante to rely on others for the first time.
Premiere date: All 10 episodes on Friday, July 31 at 3 a.m. ET
Where to watch: Prime Video

‘Lioness’ season 3 (Paramount+)

The vibes: Work-life balance is tough when your job is international espionage.
The plot: CIA operative Joe McNamara (Zoe Saldaña) finds the fight hitting painfully close to home as she navigates hidden networks, foreign operatives and personal betrayals. Leaning on Kaitlyn Meade (Nicole Kidman) and CIA deputy director Byron Westfield (Michael Kelly), Joe must stop a shadow war that's endangering both global security and her personal life.
Premiere date: Episode 1 on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 3 a.m. ET
Where to watch: Paramount+

‘The Librarians: The Next Chapter’ season 2 (TNT)

The vibes: A magical mystery tour with extra weirdness and higher stakes.
The plot: Season 2 throws Vikram (Callum McGowan) and his fellow Librarians into even bigger magical messes, from rogue genies to a sinister Peter Pan. As Lysa (Olivia Morris), Connor (Bluey Robinson) and Charlie (Jessica Green) wrestle with new responsibilities, Merlin (Dominic Monaghan) arrives with a tempting offer that could break the Library’s most sacred rule.
Premiere date: Episode 1 on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 9 p.m. ET
Where to watch: TNT (via Sling or YouTube TV)

Netflix's Kevin Hart-led buddy comedy "72 Hours" became the latest No. 1 movie on the platform, which just goes to show that you can't always trust Netflix's ranking. It's currently sitting at a 14% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, with audience reactions not quite as scathing but still lukewarm at 49%. I'm tired of pretending Kevin Hart is still funny, and that's coming from someone who raved about his early stand-up comedy specials. His Napoleon complex schtick has gotten old, and if you ask me, there are much better comedies on Netflix that are worth you precious streaming time this weekend.

I've rounded up a few of my favorites below, including a girl failure comedy that I return to again and again when it's just been one of them days, a new(ish) chaotic double act with John Cena and Eric André, and one of the most controversial buddy comedies to date that I still stand by, 20 years later.

Read on for three more comedies to watch on Netflix next after "72 Hours."

'One of Them Days' (2025)

Keke Palmer and SZA's girl failure buddy comedy "One of Them Days" is one of those movies I return to whenever I need a good laugh (one joke about a "tumble-weave" never fails to crack me up). Directed by Lawrence Lamont, it follows two broke besties, Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) who find themselves desperate for cash after Alyssa's boyfriend Keshawn (Joshua Neal) runs off with their rent money.

With just hours to cough up with $1,500 before their landlord kicks them out, the two scramble to hit a lick by any means necessary — and manage to piss off a major gang banger in the process. Though "One of Them Days" has plenty of laughs, beneath the chaos and a great cameo by Katt Williams is a genuinely sweet story about the lengths we go to for family. Palmer and SZA are hilarious together, and if you’re into comedies with a lot of heart, this one’s worth adding to your watchlist. Plus it has a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is a rare feat for a buddy comedy.

Watch "One of Them Days" on Netflix now

'Little Brother' (2026)

While it's fallen from the Netflix Top 10 since its debut last month, I still laughed way harder at "Little Brother" than I did at "72 Hours," so I opted to include it as a more recently released option to watch. If, like me, you're a big fan of both "The Eric André Show" and John Cena's unhinged straight man brand of humor ("Peacemaker" was one of my favorite shows last year), you should definitely check out Netflix's buddy comedy "Little Brother."

Cena stars as successful real estate agent Rudd, whose stable — if less-than-fulfilling — life is thrown into chaos when his former mentee Marcus (Eric André) crashes back into his orbit at the worst possible moment. A chaos magnet with a knack for turning every situation into a catastrophe, Marcus leaves Rudd scrambling to clean up the fallout his antics cause. "Little Brother" leans heavily into slapstick, with most of the humor coming from the clash between Cena's perpetually exasperated straight-man performance with André's off-the-wall energy.

Watch "Little Brother" on Netflix now

'White Chicks' (2004)

Another excuse to write about "White Chicks"? Don't mind if I do! Over 20 years after it hit theaters, "White Chicks" crept into the Netflix Top 10 earlier this month, which had me cackling and just goes to show how lackluster the streamer's summer lineup has been so far. My friends and I were just talking about how "White Chicks" is one of those unapologetically dumb comedies we'll defend forever, in the same vein as the original "Scary Movie" — which I still argue is the only good "Scary Movie."

Directed by the undisputed best Wayans brother, "White Chicks" stars Shawn and Marlon Wayans as FBI agents Kevin and Marcus Copeland, whose careers are not long for this world after yet another botched assignment. With one final chance to prove themselves, they're stuck babysitting wealthy socialites Brittany and Tiffany Wilson during a weekend in the Hamptons. To go undercover, the two Black agents disguise themselves as white women, resulting in one outrageous fish-out-of-water gag after another as well as an iconic serenade from Terry Crews.

Watch "White Chicks" on Netflix now

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Kimi Antonelli will be aiming to extend his lead at the top of the drivers' standings ahead of the summer break as Formula 1 heads to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix (July 24-26). The Mercedes driver holds a 45-point advantage at the summit after winning at Spa last week.

Antonelli's bid to become the youngest Formula 1 world champion appeared to be rocking after seeing his lead narrow to 25 points, but the 19-year-old is back in control following a near-perfect weekend in Belgium. Not only did the Italian win from pole position to claim his sixth grand prix victory of the season, but teammate and nearest challenger George Russell crashed out in a collision with Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap.

Hamilton, who was able to continue and came home fourth, is now second in the championship, five points ahead of Russell. The two Brits appear to be the only drivers capable of catching Antonelli, with fourth-place Charles Leclerc already 78 points behind after he was passed by the teenager and had to settle for second.

Antonelli has the chance to strike a huge psychological blow to the chasing pack if he can further stretch his advantage in Budapest, which is the last grand prix for four weeks before the season resumes in the Netherlands in late August.

Want to stay on top of all the F1 action in Hungary? Here’s how to stream the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix live and watch F1 2026 online from anywhere in the world.

Hungarian Grand Prix: Live Streams & TV Information

How to watch F1 Hungarian G.P. 2026 from anywhere

Away from home this week and blocked from watching the F1 on your usual streaming platform?

You can still watch your Hungarian G.P. live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for F1 fans away on vacation or on business. NordVPN is one of the very best you can get for streaming:

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Can I watch the Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 for free?

Formula 1 fans in select countries can watch the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix for free:

Luxembourg:
RTL Zwee keeps you across the action in every single 2026 Formula 1 race.

Belgium:
RTBF provides FREE F1 live streams in Belgium.

Austria:
ORF is the FREE streaming service to catch all the action from Budapest.

If you're visiting the U.S. or U.K. or anywhere else from these countries right now you can still catch the Hungarian G.P. for free. Just use NordVPN and select a server in Austria, Belgium or Luxembourg and you'll be good to go!

How to watch Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 in the U.S.

It’s all change in 2026 — not just for the cars, but for the American broadcaster of Formula 1.

Apple TV has taken the driver’s seat and will deliver full coverage of every race throughout the season, including the Hungarian Grand Prix. Subscriptions start at just $12.99/month, giving fans comprehensive access to every grand prix.

Even better, new Apple TV subscribers get a handy 7-day FREE trial.

Discover everything you need to know in our complete F1 Apple TV guide.

How to watch Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 in the U.K.

Sky Sports will be the exclusive broadcaster in the U.K. of the Hungarian Grand Prix 2026.

Prices currently start at £20/month and streaming is also available through a NOW Sports Membership (£14.99 for a day pass).

You can also watch extended highlights on Sunday from 6:30 p.m. BST for free on Channel 4.

How to watch Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 in Canada

The Hungarian Grand Prix will be broadcast on TSN in Canada.

TSN+ plans are available for as little as CA$8/month to watch all the F1 action online.

What time is the Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 worldwide?

Lights out for the start of the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix is set for 3 p.m. local time at the Hungaroring on Sunday, July 26.

Here are the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix start times in Europe, India, South Africa and other worldwide locations:

• 6 a.m. PT — Pacific Time (UTC−7)
• 8 a.m. CT — Central Time (UTC−5)
• 9 a.m. ET — Eastern Time (UTC−4)
• 10 a.m. BRT — Rio de Janeiro (UTC−3)
• 2 p.m. BST — United Kingdom (UTC+1)
• 3 p.m. CET — Central Europe (UTC+2)
• 3 p.m. SAST — South Africa (UTC+2)
• 5 p.m. GST — Dubai (UTC+4)
• 6:30 p.m. IST — New Delhi (UTC+5:30)
• 8 p.m. WIB — Jakarta (UTC+7)
• 9 p.m. CST — Shanghai (UTC+8)
• 11 p.m. AEST — Melbourne (UTC+11)

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Prepare for a jaw-some week of entertainment as “Shark Week” returns for 2026! With 20 blockbuster specials spread across the evenings, there’s something for everyone from K-Pop premieres to nerve jangling high dives, ground-breaking technology to whodunnit investigations. Here's how to watch "Shark Week" 2026 online from anywhere with a VPN.

Among the feeding frenzy of new premieres this year is season opener “K-Pop Shark Heroes,” which sees actor Ken Jeong team up with singer REI AMI to reshape the perception of sharks across Asia via the power of K-Pop, and “Ultimate Shark Dive” in which professional high-diver Molly Carlson aims to complete the highest freefall dive in “Shark Week” history, aiming squarely for a floating plexiglass box, and not the chum-filled, shark-infested waters surrounding it.

Other stand-out episodes include “House of Sharks,” which investigates the “Game of Thrones”-style house structure and power grabs of a group of great whites off New Zealand, the search for a rumoured 15 to 20-foot mako off Southern California in “The Biggest Mako on Earth” and the self explanatory “How to Train a Great White.”

There’s also two special episodes of the "Expedition" franchise with "Expedition X: Atomic Sharks” investigating sharks thriving in the shadow of former nuclear testing sites, and "Expedition Unknown: Shark Secrets,” which delves into some of history’s most notorious shark encounters. Also look out for “Chum Island: Catching a Killer,” a “Shark Week” whodunnit in which marine biologist Dr. Riley Elliott aims to catch the culprits behind a series of aggressive shark attacks on a small Australian community.

There’s plenty to sink your teeth into, so read on to find out how to watch “Shark Week” 2026 online from wherever you are.

Watch 'Shark Week' 2026 from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Shark Week" 2026 on your usual subscription?

You can still watch the show thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. One of our favorites is Surfshark.

How to watch 'Shark Week' in the U.S. without cable

"Shark Week" 2026 is a TV event comprising multiple shows airing across seven days. You can tune in from Sunday, July 26 on the Discovery Channel or Max. Scroll to the bottom of this page for the full schedule.

We would recommend a cord-cutter to access the 20 shows on Discovery Channel across the week with Sling, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream among our favorites.

Sling is the one we would recommend:

HBO Max prices start at $10.99 per month, and it's one of the best streaming services. You also have the option of paying from $19.99 per month for the Disney Plus bundle, including Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max.

Traveling outside the U.S.? You can always use a VPN — we recommend Surfshark — to watch HBO Max from anywhere on the planet.

How to watch 'Shark Week' in Canada

"Shark Week" 2026 in Canada will air on Discovery and Discovery+ in Canada. Prices start at CA$5.99/month.

U.S. viewer currently traveling in Canada? You can use one of the best VPN services to tune in as you would at home. We recommend Surfshark.

Can I watch 'Shark Week' in the U.K.?

Certain specials from "Shark Week" usually arrive on Discovery+ in the U.K., although Blighty doesn't officially receive the week-long event.

Currently abroad in the U.K. from North America? You can use one of the best VPN services, such as Surfshark, to access your usual streaming service.

Can I watch 'Shark Week' in Australia?

"Shark Week" will go out in Australia on HBO Max from Sunday, August 16. Prices start from AU$11.99/month.

U.S. or Canada viewer in Australia? Make use one of the best VPN services, such as Surfshark, allowing you access to your usual streaming service.

"Shark Week" TV schedule 2026

Sunday, July 26

“K-Pop Shark Heroes” | 8 p.m. ET/PT

After a recent series of shark encounters off the Korean Peninsula, actor and comedian Ken Jeong joins forces with GRAMMY-nominated singer and lifetime shark lover REI AMI on a mission to reshape the perception of sharks across East Asia and around the globe, fueled by the power of K-POP.

“Air Jaws: Red, White and Breach” | 9 p.m. ET/PT

Across the U.S. coastline, a new phenomenon is emerging as great white sharks are captured on film breaching in California like never before. Filmmaker Jeff Kurr, marine biologist Alison Towner, and cinematographer Andy Casagrande set out to capture this unprecedented behavior and uncover the secrets behind the Great American Breach.

“Invasion of the Mega Sharks” | 10 p.m. ET/PT

Shark researcher Dr. Neil Hammerschlag, joined by "Shark Week" expert Paul de Gelder, leads a team on a high-risk mission to track down "Big Rose," a record-breaking great white believed to be one of largest predators in the North Atlantic. Using innovative tagging technology and daring field operations, they venture to a newly discovered shark hotspot off Nova Scotia aiming to transform our understanding of these ocean giants.

Monday, July 27

“Bull Shark Dinner Bell” | 8 p.m. ET/PT

Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul De Gelder teams up with apex predator specialist Rosie Moore in Jupiter, Florida to investigate what triggers giant bull sharks to confront humans, testing human behavior in the ocean, extreme weather events and prey preferences to determine what factors ring the loudest dinner bell.

“House of Sharks” | 9 p.m. ET/PT

Off the coast of New Zealand lies a hidden shark battleground, where three distinct groups of great whites organize into competing “houses” and may be competing with one another to gain control of a major seal feeding ground. Marine biologist Dr. Tristan Guttridge and underwater cinematographer Kina Scollay venture into the middle of the action on an epic expedition, using brand new builds and massive blood bombs to document this new competitive behavior. As they investigate, they uncover the possibility that these clans of great whites recognize kin and return season after season to their ancestral territories, raising the theory that these predators aren’t solitary hunters, but rival dynasties at war.

“Biggest Mako on Earth” | 10 p.m. ET/PT

For decades, rumors have swirled about massive, 15 to 20-foot mako sharks patrolling the deep waters off Southern California. Long dismissed as fishermen’s tales, new footage, along with a recently published photo capturing a mako that appears to push 15 feet, is now forcing scientists to rethink everything they know about these oceanic apex predators. Marine biologist Tristan Guttridge, alongside conservationist Kendyl Berna and shark tagger Keith Poe, leads an investigation to determine whether the world’s biggest mako is real - and hunting in the coastal waters of Santa Catalina.

Tuesday, July 28

“Jurassic Sharks” | 8 p.m. ET/PT

In a "Shark Week" first, revolutionary CGI resurrects the ocean’s most bizarre Jurassic sharks, bringing them to life like never before. Guided by the rare living sharks that once shared their seas, real-world expeditions seamlessly merge with cutting-edge visual effects to uncover stories from the deep and prehistoric seas in ways never before possible.

“Jaws vs Orca” | 9 p.m. ET/PT

For millennia, the great white shark has reigned as the ocean's ultimate apex predator. But now, a new challenger is emerging: the killer whale. Around the world, sharks are washing ashore with their livers removed with chilling precision while in the Strait of Gibraltar, orcas are targeting sailboats - ramming hulls, crippling rudders, and sinking vessels. To investigate this alarming shift in behavior, Dr. Tristan Guttridge places himself directly in the path of an orca encounter, using their attacks on boats to reveal how these predators hunt and ultimately, how they may be taking down great white sharks.

“Chum Island: Catching a Killer” | 10 p.m. ET/PT

In this "Shark Week" whodunnit, a rare surge of highly aggressive shark attacks hit a tight-knit community off Australia’s southern coast, prompting marine biologist Dr. Riley Elliott to find and tag the oceanic suspects. But when he discovers this could be a new, elusive population of sharks, he builds the world’s first “chum island” to lure them in and uncover if they are the ones responsible for the attacks.

Wednesday, July 29

“Expedition X: Atomic Sharks” | 8 p.m. ET/PT

Phil Torres and Heather Amaro travel 5,000 miles west of the U.S. to the remote Marshall Islands, home to the world's largest shark sanctuary, where apex predators are exhibiting highly aggressive behaviors and erratic swimming patterns. Between 1946 and 1958, the United States military detonated 67 nuclear bombs around the island, raising questions about their lasting impact on marine life. Now, the team dives into these dangerous waters to investigate reports of “mutant” sharks and uncover whether atomic blasts could be to blame.

“Expedition Unknown: Shark Secrets” | 9 p.m. ET/PT

Global explorer Josh Gates travels back in time and dives into the history behind some of the world’s most infamous shark encounters, from the earliest known shark attack to the mystery surrounding the shark feeding frenzy faced by sailors following the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in remote waters. He also investigates the legendary “Stronsay Beast,” a mysterious creature that washed ashore in Scotland in 1808, long thought to be a sea monster. But could it in fact be the remains of a massive shark?

“Alien Sharks: Untamed America” | 10 p.m. ET/PT

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, wildlife biologist Forrest Galante embarks on a nationwide quest to find the nation’s most bizarre and dangerous alien sharks – from glowing swell sharks to elusive sawfish – proving the ultimate shark adventure is right here at home.

Thursday, July 30

“What Shark Attacked?” | 8 p.m. ET/PT

Shark attacks are extremely rare, but when they happen, the first question is always the same: what kind of shark was it? Leading shark scientists Tom “Blowfish” Hird and Rosie Moore, alongside conservationist Kinga Phillips, investigate mysterious attacks from around the world using cutting-edge forensic analysis - including bite pattern comparison, geographic profiling, video evidence, and eyewitness testimony – to identify the species responsible and uncover why these life-threatening encounters occur.

“How to Train a Great White” | 9 p.m. ET/PT

Marine biologist Dr. Tristan Guttridge ventures into the shark-infested waters of New Zealand to answer a provocative question: can sharks be trained? Using techniques pioneered by the U.S. Navy to train dolphins in complex cognitive tasks, the team applies similar methods to great white sharks, testing whether these apex predators can learn, solve problems, and respond to cues. If successful, the experiment can potentially redefine shark intelligence and transform our understanding of one of the ocean’s most misunderstood predators.

“Ultimate Shark Dive” | 10 p.m. ET/PT

World-class Red Bull high diver Molly Carlson leaps from a helicopter hovering above the open ocean in a bid to complete the highest freefall dive in Shark Week history, targeting a narrow plexiglass cage surrounded by circling reef sharks, or risking a direct plunge into a chum-filled feeding frenzy where seconds mean survival. From concept to execution, this fearless athlete will push herself to the limit with a record-setting stunt that no high diver has ever attempted.

Friday, July 31

“Secrets of the Great White Kill” | 8 p.m. ET/PT

For centuries, great whites were believed to simply stalk their prey. Now, groundbreaking science believes that these alpha sharks are highly intelligent predators that adapt their hunting techniques in real time. For the first time on Shark Week, the full range of great white hunting tactics will be revealed, reinforcing their status as one of the ocean’s top predator.

“Sharkzilla Takes New York” | 9 p.m. ET/PT

After a wave of mauled marine life washes ashore in New York, conservation biologist Dr. Craig O'Connell launches an investigation to find the culprit. When it leads to an old nuclear dumping ground teaming with great whites and makos, he is left with the chilling theory that the predator may be radioactive. A deeper dive reveals an unexpected hotspot for massive makos off the coast of the Hamptons, suggesting that these waters may be hiding something even bigger beneath the surface.

“My Strange Shark Addiction” | 10 p.m. ET/PT

How far will people go to fuel their fascination with sharks? For four devoted shark “fin-atics,” their obsession shapes every aspect of their lives. From a dentist who spends every spare moment searching for life-size shark replicas that overwhelm his home to a woman who insists she has a special connection with her shark “boyfriend,” and a world-record holder covered in shark tattoos, this special explores how their daily routines, relationships, and finances revolve entirely around the apex predators they can't live without.

Saturday, August 1

“Great White Highway” | 8 p.m. ET/PT

Great white sharks are pushing farther up the East coast than ever before and in far greater numbers leading to close encounters, forcing beach closures, and leaving locals wondering where the next attack could happen. Now, a daring team of shark scientists race to install high-tech receivers and tag as many great whites as possible before another harrowing incident rocks the country.

“Thresher Shark: Stun to Kill” | 9 p.m. ET/PT

The physics behind the thresher shark’s devastating tail strike has long remained a mystery…until now. For the first time ever, the discovery of a shallow-water feeding ground has made observing this behavior possible. Now, shark scientist Dr. Craig O’Connell and marine biologist Aliah Banchik dive into the direct line of fire as they attempt to reveal exactly how these predators use their tails to stun and kill.

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We're coming into the back half of summer, folks, but that doesn't mean things are cooling down where streaming is concerned. HBO Max, in particular, is keeping the temperature up with a hot crop of new films and TV shows joining its already extensive library this August.

Subscribers of the HBO streaming service will have plenty to choose from in the weeks ahead, from high-profile series — including the new DC Studios drama "Lanterns" starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, and another fun-loving season of the travel show "Conan O'Brien Must Go" — to buzzy movie releases, like the Anne Hathaway-led "Mother Mary" and the Bob Odenkirk-starring neo-Western "Normal."

Below, we give our top recommendations for HBO Max this August, followed by a comprehensive list of every title arriving on the service throughout the month. Happy streaming!

New on HBO Max in August 2026: Top picks

‘Monsters of God'

For this five-part documentary series, filmmaker Eric Goode slithers his way into the underground yet billion-dollar world of exotic animal smuggling, populated by outlaw traffickers (including industry legends Hank Molt and Tommy Crutchfield), unhinged collectors and the law enforcement agents on their metaphorical tails.

Goode's gonzo doc took home the Audience Award at SXSW 2026, and if you're into so-weird-it-must-be-true crime tales like "Tiger King" and "Chimp Crazy," this should be right up your alley. Episodes will roll out weekly.

Stream on HBO Max from August 6

'Normal'

A team-up between Bob Odenkirk, "John Wick" creator Derek Kolstad and "Free Fire" filmmaker Ben Wheatley, this neo-Western sees the "Better Call Saul" great as an unassuming small-town sheriff with a troubled past. In fictitious Normal, Minnesota, Odenkirk's Sheriff Ulysses inadvertently gets sucked into a dark, town-wide conspiracy after a botched bank robbery interrupts the peace of his provisional posting. Soon enough, Normal isn't seeming so "normal" after all.

The lively action comedy features a crowd-pleasing cast including Henry Winkler, Lena Heady, Ryan Allen, Billy MacLellan, Brendan Fletcher, Reena Jolly and Peter Shinkoda.

Stream on HBO Max from August 14

‘Lanterns’

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre play Green Lanterns of different generations in this eight-episode DC Comics drama, a demographical difference that allows for some enjoyable tension between their respective characters, Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Old Lantern legend Jordan is tasked with mentoring rookie recruit Stewart as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. However, that earthly case soon takes on an extraterrestrial edge, leading the duo to darker mysteries and reckonings.

The superhero series also stars Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Laura Linney, Jason Ritter, Ulrich Thomsen, Nathan Fillion, J. Alphonse Nicholson and Jasmine Cephas Jones.

Stream on HBO Max from August 16

'Conan O'Brien Must Go' season 3

Sure, there seems to be a proliferation of celebrity-focused travel shows of late, but if there's anyone we'd want to go flailing around the world with, it's Conan O'Brien.

The third installment of his hilarious, Emmy-winning travelogue series will feature four episodes of the famous funnyman connecting with fans he first met on his "Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan" podcast and experiencing local cultures in India, the Philippines, the Netherlands and Morocco. Ridiculous shenanigans unsurprisingly ensue, with episodes released weekly.

Stream on HBO Max from August 21

‘Mother Mary'

Somehow, in between filming 2026 titles "The Odyssey," "Devil Wears Prada 2," "The End of Oak Street" and "Verity," Anne Hathaway managed to fit in this David Lowery-directed psychological drama. The Oscar winner plays the titular Mother Mary, a world-famous pop icon who reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel) on the eve of a big comeback performance. As the two women collaborate, they are forced to confront the pain of their past partnership and personal traumas.

Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Alba Baptista, Isaura Barbé-Brown with Sian Clifford and FKA twigs also appear.

Stream on HBO Max from August 21

Everything new on HBO Max in August 2026

August 1
Amy
Barbarian
Bells Are Ringing
Billy Budd
Blockers
Epic
Flipper's New Adventure
Great White Highway (Discovery)
Hall Pass
Hall Pass: Enlarged Edition
Happy Feet Two
It Comes At Night
Macao
Miss Sloane
Mojave
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
Orphan
Practical Magic
Put A Ring On It: Cheat Hab (OWN)
Quo Vadis
Road House (1989)
Sicario
Smart Money
Stand by Me
Strike Up the Band
Taxi!
The Band Wagon
The Crimson Pirate
The Fighting 69th
The Kennel Murder Case
The Rain People
The Sea Chase
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
The Wrong Man
The Yearling
Thresher Shark: Stun to Kill (Discovery)
Tusk
Who's That Knocking at My Door?
You Can't Get Away with Murder

August 3
Naked And Afraid: Shipwrecked, Season 1 (Discovery)

August 4
Chopped: Volume 4, Season 64 (Food Network)
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks (HBO Original)

August 6
Monsters of God (HBO Original)

August 7
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Season 1
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 215 (HGTV)
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 260 (HGTV)
The Invisible Guest
The Strangers: Chapter 2 (Lionsgate)

August 8
Belle Collective, Season 8 (OWN)

August 9
Heart & Hustle: Houston, Season 2 (OWN)

August 10
Double Lives of Suburban Wives, Season 1 (TLC)

August 11
The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door (CNN Films)

August 12
Signs of a Psychopath, Season 11 (ID)

August 13
Building Giants, Season 5 (Science)
Faster With Newbern and Cotten, Season 3
Isadora Moon, Season 1D (Max Original)
Most Extreme Humans, Season 1 (TLC)

August 14
Normal (Magnolia Pictures)
Whitmer Thomas: Terminal Crew of Dudes (HBO Original)

August 16
Lanterns, Season 1 (DC Studios Drama Series)

August 17
Thanksgiving (2023)

August 20
ER: Caught On Camera, Season 1 (TLC)
Expedition X, Season 12 (Discovery)

August 21
Conan O’Brien Must Go, Season 3 (HBO Original)
Mother Mary (A24)

August 22
Abbott Elementary, Season 5

August 24
Margarita: Make Your Story Count, Season 3 (Max Original)

August 25
“Ben Sasse is Coming Home: Lessons in Life and Death” with Jake Tapper, The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN Originals)

August 26
1000-lb Roomies, Season 2 (TLC)
Bobby's Triple Threat, Season 5 (Food Network)
Homestead Rescue: Intervention, Season 1 (Discovery)

August 27
Totally '90s House, Season 1 (HGTV)

August 28
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 261 (HGTV)
The Producer, Season 1 (HBO Original)

August 30
Enter Nowhere
Holla
Knock Knock
The Cabin in the Woods
The Strangers: Chapter 1
The Strangers: Prey at Night

August 31
Big Burger Battle, Season 1 (Food Network)
The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special (Adult Swim)

Live sports

**Live Sports available only on select plans. Plan availability varies by subscription provider. Check with your subscription provider for details. Select games available and blackouts may apply.

Please note this list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change. All times are in ET.

MLB
August 4
LA Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs, 8 p.m.

August 11
Seattle vs NY Yankees, 7 p.m.

August 18
Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 8 p.m.

August 25
LA Dodgers vs Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Savannah Banana's
August 14
Clowns vs Bananas, 9 p.m.

August 21
Clowns vs Tailgaters, 8 p.m.

August 28
Bananas vs Coconuts, 7 p.m.

NASCAR
August 8
Newton, IA P&Q 2 p.m.

August 14
Richmond, VA P&Q 3:30 p.m.

August 22
Loudon, NH, 10:30 a.m.

August 28
Daytona Qualifying, 5 p.m.

DUNKMAN
August 4
Qualifiers, 8 p.m.

August 11
Qualifiers, 8 p.m.

August 25
Championship, 8 p.m.

These lists are provided by HBO and may not be comprehensive. These lists are subject to change at any point.

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There are few things that get our pulses racing quite like a good horror movie, full of things that go bump in the night and a bad guy who will seemingly never die. But the only thing scarier than a made-up monster is a real one, as true crime documentaries have shown us again and again.

And if you're a lover of the true crime genre, we've got good news: Peacock is home to countless bone-chilling docuseries and non-fiction thrillers. But if you need help narrowing that sinister selection, that's where Tom's Guide comes in: We've selected a trio of terrifyingly true and carefully researched accounts of some of America's most notorious killers, documentaries that will leave you shocked, appalled and, yes, hooked.

Here are three true crime docs on Peacock to watch if you never want to sleep again. We warned you!

'Making Manson'

He's arguably America's most mythologized murderer, but in this three-part docuseries by Billie Mintz ("Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them"), the psyche of infamous criminal and cult leader Charles Manson is frightfully deconstructed via over 100 hours of previously unreleased recorded interviews and conversations with the man himself.

In these jailhouse tapes, Manson — who died at 83 years old at a Kern County hospital in 2017 whilst serving multiple life sentences for orchestrating the brutal 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders — details the childhood trauma and schoolboy cruelty he experienced as a youth, as well as the early crimes and psychological motivations that would lead to that late-'60s murder spree. The doc also sees former members of the so-called Manson Family listen to Manson's testimony and grapple with their own roles in the group's dark legacy.

Stream "Making Manson" on Peacock now

'The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets'

Chilling in its recency, "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets" recounts the horrific crimes and conviction of Long Island architect Rex Heuermann, who was sentenced to life in prison without parole in June 2026 for strangling and killing eight women between 1993 and 2010, disposing of their remains along the coast of eastern New York.

The case alone is haunting enough, but the three-part Peacock Original docuseries adds an extra layer of horror by including exclusive commentary from Heuermann's own kin, including his estranged wife Asa Ellerup, their daughter Victoria and stepson Christopher, who were all allegedly unaware of the dark double life the family patriarch was leading, as well as the fact that many of those killings happened directly inside their Massapequa Park home.

Stream "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets" on Peacock now

'The Idaho Student Murders'

Based on the true crime podcast "The Idaho Massacre," this gripping 90-minute documentary focuses on the pre-trial case of Bryan Kohberger, a twentysomething criminology student accused of brutally stabbing to death four University of Idaho coeds — Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin — in their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho, in November 2022.

With Kohberger facing four first-degree murder charges as well as the death penalty for the heinous crimes, the Catherine Park-directed doc delves into Kohberger’s past and possible motivations and also features emotional and unprecedented interviews with Kaylee Goncalves’ brother and friends of the victims.

Stream "The Idaho Student Murders" on Peacock now

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A forensic psychologist starts a job at a high-security psychiatric hospital and meets an inmate who insists she can see the future. However, the inmate in question has been convicted of murdering her mother, so who will believe her? Ruth Madeley and India Amarteifio star in 'The Rapture', a new psychological thriller that promises nerve-shredding tension.

Here's how to watch 'The Rapture' online from anywhere with a VPN.

A 'high-stakes thriller that crackles with danger', The Rapture is set in a heatwave with protesters taking to the streets. Against this backdrop, forensic psychologist Gabs Fox starts working at a psychiatric hospital and meets 17-year-old Bethany Krall, who has been convicted of murdering her mother but claims she is innocent. If that wasn't enough, her estranged father is the charismatic leader of an influential religious movement.

Bethany tells Gabs she has psychic powers that enable her to predict the future and warns of an impending apocalyptic disaster. But is she a manipulative psychopath or does she know a shocking truth?

This engrossing five-part series is adapted from Liz Jensen's bestselling novel of the same name, and directed by Eva Sigurđardóttir and Jennifer Perrott. Alongside Madeley and Amarteifio, the cast includes Stephen Campbell Moore, Lisa Palfrey, Siena Kelly, Naby Dakhli, Richard Elis, Dean Rehman, Robert Rhodes and Ruth Jones.

Read on as we explain how to watch 'The Rapture' online from anywhere.

How to watch 'The Rapture' in the U.K.

In the U.K., 'The Rapture' premieres on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm BST on Sunday, July 26.

All five episodes while be available immediately on BBC iPlayer, while they will be aired weekly on BBC One.

You need a TV Licence to watch any of the UK's free-to-air channels, and this is also true for iPlayer.

Abroad when it's on? Use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent your favorite streamer from working. Read on for all the details.

How to watch 'The Rapture' from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching 'The Rapture' on your preferred service?

You can still tune in as normal thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

Can you watch ‘The Rapture’ in the U.S., Australia, Canada or elsewhere?

Unfortunately, 'The Rapture' does not yet have an international release date, so it is not currently available to watch in the U.S., Australia, Canada or elsewhere.

If you're in the U.S., Australia or Canada for work or on vacation, you can catch 'The Rapture' by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.

'The Rapture' — Trailer

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What started as an underrated horror series buried on MGM+ has gradually built a passionate fanbase and become one of television’s biggest surprises. Anchored by a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes and explosive word-of-mouth growth across social media, “From” has established itself as a certified breakout titan. And it deserves every bit of praise.

Created by John Griffin, the nightmare-fuel mystery follows an ensemble of unwilling travelers trapped inside a nightmarish, inescapable town. By day, the residents scramble to maintain a civilized society, but by night, they must bolt their doors against terrifying, shape-shifting humanoids that haunt the surrounding forest. Taking inspiration from mystery box shows like “Lost” while delivering its own brand of horror, “From” has encouraged viewers to search for answers behind every twist.

With the stakes higher than ever and the series building toward its ultimate endgame, the hype surrounding the fifth season is at an all-time peak. From potential casting and release window speculation to lingering questions, we’ll be continually updating this page as fresh details and announcements emerge!

'From' season 5 release speculation

Since “From” season 4 finished airing at the end of June, we still don’t have a release window for season 5, and it could be some time before an official date is announced. For now, we can only make an educated guess based on the show’s previous release patterns.

Historically, “From” has had a gap of around 14 to 19 months between seasons. Season 1 premiered in February 2022, season 2 followed in April 2023, season 3 arrived in September 2024, and season 4 aired from April to June 2026. Filming in Halifax, Nova Scotia, typically takes around five to six months, followed by several months of post-production and editing.

With MGM+ confirming that season 5 will serve as the show’s final chapter, a mid-2027 release window seems like a realistic possibility, with summer 2027 being a likely timeframe based on the production schedule. However, this remains speculation until MGM+ announces an official release date.

'From' season 5 filming updates

“From” has officially started filming its fifth and final season, moving quickly from the end of season 4 into production! Following MGM+’s renewal announcement on April 15, 2026, filming began in early July 2026, with production returning to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Principal photography started on July 6, and filming is expected to continue until November 2026, followed by additional pickup shots later in the month. The fast turnaround suggests MGM+ is aiming to deliver the show’s final chapter sometime in 2027, which aligns with our release window speculation.

Production has also been confirmed through behind-the-scenes updates from the cast. Corteon Moore, who plays Ellis Stevens, shared photos from the Halifax set, confirming that filming was underway. Hannah Cheramy, who portrays Julie Matthews, also shared images from table reads featuring several returning cast members.

Further evidence of the busy production schedule came when Harold Perrineau, who stars as Boyd Stevens and serves as an executive producer, cancelled his appearance at Comic Con Midlands in July 2026 due to his filming commitments on “From” season 5.

'From' season 5 cast

The full cast list for “From” season 5 has not been officially released yet, but the main returning cast is expected to include the majority of the surviving characters from season 4. It’s unlikely the showrunners will introduce new cast members given this is the final season, and there may not be enough time to focus on new characters.

What we do know is that season 4 kept the body count coming, drastically shifting the stakes right before the series rolls into its fifth and final season. While a few minor background casualties occurred throughout the season, two major main characters met brutal ends in the season 4 finale (spoilers ahead).

Elgin’s tragic arc came to a head when he finally realized he was being manipulated by the dark forces of the town. When he refused to align with Sophia, who was revealed to be the shapeshifting Man in Yellow, his hands were crushed and he bled out in a fast, devastating turn of events. Marielle was also brutally killed when the terrifying Smiley creature breached the clinic, leaving her to die in Kristi’s arms.

It wasn't just them, though, because even side characters got gnarly treatment. Earlier in the season, Roger met a bizarrely horrifying end when his jaw was ripped off by one of the possessed dolls.

So, while we know which characters won’t be returning, it looks like almost the entire surviving ensemble will be back to help bring the story to a conclusion. Below is a list of characters who are likely to return in some capacity for “From” season 5:

• Harold Perrineau as Boyd Stevens
• Catalina Sandino Moreno as Tabitha Matthews
• Hannah Cheramy as Julie Matthews
• Simon Webster as Ethan Matthews
• Eion Bailey as Jim Matthews (ghost/hallucination)
• David Alpay as Jade Herrera
• Julia Doyle as Sophia/The Man in Yellow
• Elizabeth Saunders as Donna Raines
• Scott McCord as Victor
• Ricky He as Kenny Liu
• Chloe Van Landschoot as Kristi Miller
• Pegah Ghafoori as Fatima Hassan
• Corteon Moore as Ellis Stevens
• Avery Konrad as Sara Myers
• A.J. Simmons as Randall
• Robert Joy as Henry
• Samantha Brown as Acosta
• Katerina Bakolias as Clara
• Shaun Majumder as Father Khatri (hallucination)

'From' season 5 plot speculation

With season 5 set to serve as the show’s final, endgame chapter, fan speculation and theories have reached a fever pitch. Because show creators John Griffin and Jeff Pinkner designed season 4 and season 5 as a unified two-part conclusion, the board is effectively flipped, setting up a race against time.

Here is a breakdown of the leading plot speculations and narrative arcs driving the discussion for season 5 (again, spoilers ahead!):

Season 5 could begin with the town in its most dangerous state yet following the loss of the talismans. After Sophia (The Man in Yellow) threw them into the Faraway Tree/Bottle Tree network, the survivors are left completely exposed. With the sky remaining permanently dark, the creatures may no longer be restricted to hunting at night, forcing Boyd and the others to abandon their homes, retreat into the tunnels, or find new ways to protect themselves before the town is overrun.

One of the biggest mysteries heading into the final season is Fatima’s transformation. After her disturbing change in the tunnels and Smiley referring to her as “Mother,” it appears she may be losing her humanity. While some fans believe Fatima could become the next major threat, others theorize she could become a protector or even a weapon against the creatures. Because her transformation didn’t follow the same rules as previous sacrifices, there’s still a possibility that she has some humanity left and could turn against the monsters.

Meanwhile, Jade and Tabitha’s discovery of the ancient bones could hold the key to finally escaping Fromville. Despite the destruction caused by the tunnel collapse, the pair managed to recover them, and many fans believe they are connected to the ritual needed to break the cycle. Jade’s ability to decode the town’s mysteries will likely become even more important as he uncovers how the bones connect to Fromville’s history, the curse, and his and Tabitha’s mysterious past-life connection.

Going off that, Julie’s storywalking ability could play a major role in the ending. Rather than simply observing events from the past, Julie may discover a way to influence them, potentially changing key moments that shaped Fromville’s history. Her powers could allow the survivors to uncover the origins of the curse, prevent past tragedies, or weaken the entity’s control once and for all.

The final season is also expected to explore the growing conflict between the Man in Yellow and the Boy in White. Season 4 suggested that Fromville is controlled by opposing forces, with the Man in Yellow representing manipulation and the entity keeping people trapped, while the Boy in White appears to guide the survivors toward freedom. Season 5 could finally reveal who created this strange pocket dimension, why certain people are drawn there, and the true rules behind the curse.

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