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August 15
- 5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and more (August 15-16)
August 14
- What to watch tonight: 39 new shows and movies added to Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV and more (Aug. 14)
- ChatGPT for Mac just got smarter — these 10 prompts put its new Computer History feature to work
- ‘I barely know the word’: August 14’s Wordle answer has been killing streaks worldwide — here’s why it’s so hard
- How to watch CBC Gem outside Canada – stream CBC from anywhere with a VPN
- 7 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and more (Aug. 14-16)
- 'Point Break' is back in theaters this weekend for its 35th anniversary — but you can stream it for free at home right now
- Looking for a Netflix thriller miniseries you can binge in one weekend? I've got 3 picks you've probably never seen
August 13
- How to watch ‘Everybody Lies' online for FREE — stream the French crime thriller from anywhere
- The Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip isn't 2nm despite the rumors — opening the door for iPhone 18 Pro
- ‘This feels much more like Amazon forcing the issue on them' — streamer sounds the alarm on Amazon using Twitch’s content to train its AI models
- Apple’s Siri news fix has a big Gen Z problem
- What to watch tonight: 28 new shows and movies added to Netflix, Paramount+, Hulu and more (Aug. 13)
- The Pixel 11 is available to pre-order, but you probably shouldn't right now — here's why
- iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold? Sudden questions emerge over foldable iPhone
- I’ve discovered the best way to keep your houseplants alive while you’re away — and it’s from IKEA
- How to watch ‘Hit Point' online for free — stream the police crime thriller from anywhere
- I'm a shopping writer and I've scoured all the retailers participating in the August Afterpay Day sale — here are the best 52 deals I've found on Day 2
- New Windows zero-day flaw could give hackers deep access to your PC — how to stay safe
August 12
- iPhone 18 Pro could see absolutely massive price hike according to researchers
- There's a simple way to watch UEFA Super Cup 2026 for *FREE*
- Researchers tracked 821 deepfake attacks — Elon Musk's Grok was linked to most of them
- How to watch Man Utd vs Leeds on ITVX — it's *FREE*
- How to watch 'Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear' online — stream the Blink-182 drummer's documentary from anywhere
- OpenAI is testing a pay-to-reset limits feature — here’s what it could mean for your ChatGPT usage quota
- Is 'Sterling Point' season 2 happening on Prime Video? Here's what we know so far
- What to watch tonight: 20 new movies and shows added to Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+ and other streaming services (Aug. 12)
- I held the Pixel Tag and it does one critical thing that the AirTag doesn’t — here’s what it is
- The vanilla water home hack everyone is talking about — does it actually work?
- Your broke bestie's watchlist: Pluto TV quietly added a trove of A24 movies — here are the 5 worth watching
- Prime Video top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth binge-watching this week (August 12-18)
- Made by Google Event LIVE from NYC — here's everything Google announced today
- 5 new to Paramount+ movies I'd stream in August 2026 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
August 11
- Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks leak — and Tensor G6 is nearly 50% slower than Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Nvidia RTX Spark Geekbench scores just leaked — should Apple be worried about the fastest Windows laptops on the planet?
- After 25 years, Google's iconic Search button is disappearing for some users — and this is the replacement
- How to watch 'Reacher' season 4 online — stream the Alan Ritchson action series from anywhere
- I read Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto, so you don’t have to — here are the 5 biggest takeaways
- OpenAI’s head of ethics just quit — here’s why ChatGPT users should pay attention
- What to watch tonight: 21 new movies and shows added to Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+ and other streaming services (Aug. 11)
- How you can watch the solar eclipse on August 12
- iOS 27 beta 5 is out: New app icons, Siri voices, improved search, and every new iPhone feature
- August is the best month to prune lavender — but avoid making this one mistake
- How to watch Made by Google 2026 — Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag and more
- Looking for your next romance binge? I recommend 3 BritBox series that will make you swoon
- Apple September event — iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch 12 and more to expect
- 7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Aug. 11-17)
August 10
- Report: Your next Apple Watch might look more like a Whoop than a smartwatch
- Flock reportedly planned to co-opt Uber and Lyft vehicles to expand its surveillance network
- 'Michael' makes its exclusive streaming debut on Starz today — here's how to watch it
- All-glass iPhone 20 reportedly canceled — 20th anniversary iPhone may have hit 'major setback'
- iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro pre-order date just tipped — here's when you can get yours
- Critics absolutely despised this Ryan Reynolds comedy but I couldn't stop laughing — stream it on Prime Video
- 5 biggest new shows to stream this week — including 'Reacher' and 'Lanterns'
- 5 best new Netflix movies and shows to stream this week (Aug. 10-16)
- How to watch 'Somebody Knows Something' online — stream the true-crime docuseries from anywhere
August 9
- 3 classic '80s movies on Hulu you should absolutely rewatch
- If you loved 'Once,' don't miss the director's forgotten masterpiece hiding on Apple TV
- How to watch 'The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th' online from anywhere
- Rachel Bloom's fan-favorite comedy 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' is now free to stream on Pluto TV — and it's 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
- What would it take for you to cancel Netflix? We asked our staff and the answers might surprise you
August 8
- How to watch ‘Professor T' season 5 online — stream the Ben Miller crime drama from anywhere
- There's a simple way to watch Argentina vs South Africa for *FREE*
- Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the three I’d consider watching this weekend (August 8-9)
- There's a simple way to watch Man Utd vs PSG for *FREE*
- Netflix is adding 56 movies in August 2026 — here are the 5 with the highest scores on Rotten Tomatoes (all rated at least 91% or higher)
- 5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more (Aug. 8-9)
August 7
- Update your Mac right now to block this major screen sharing flaw
- There's a simple way to watch Middlesbrough vs Wrexham for *FREE*
- How to watch 'Anna Pigeon' online — stream the park ranger crime drama series from anywhere
- Stop buying expensive fertilizer — achieve a lush, green lawn with this cheap household staple
- 8 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max and more (Aug. 7-9)
August 6
- How to watch NFL Preseason 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels and fixture list including Hall of Fame Game
- Google Maps just got a major AI upgrade — these 7 Ask Maps prompts let you order food, find events and more
- Segway just fixed one of my biggest problems with one of its best electric scooters
- 'It was never going to be a stripped-down vehicle': Inside the $28,350 Ford Fathom truck's bold bet against low-cost EV startups
- Say goodbye to kitchen trash flies — the one kitchen staple that stops them in their tracks
- How to watch 'Ludwig' season 2 for free online from anywhere — stream David Mitchell detective drama series
- How to watch 'Monsters of God' online from anywhere
- Alexa+ has finally landed in Australia — but am I ready to let an AI-powered virtual assistant manage my life?
August 5
- Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series foldable pre-orders up 30% as half snag the wide Fold 8 — great news for iPhone Ultra
- Google Assistant dies in September: what you need to know and how to switch to Gemini
- Spotify was down - live updates on music streamer outage
- The AI boom just hit a wall — these states are considering banning all new data centers
- Forget fertilizer — pasta water could be the secret to giving your tomato plants a boost. Here’s why
- How to watch 'How to Catch a Dirtbag' online — stream the Tizzy Ent investigative series from anywhere
- Homeowners urged to mosquito-proof their yards this summer with one simple garden lighting trick
- Prime Video top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth binge-watching this week (August 5-11)
- iPhone Ultra rumored release date, price, colors and all the latest leaks
- 5 best sci-fi thriller movies on Netflix to stream right now — including one of Matt Damon’s most underrated films
- Made by Google 2026 preview: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag and more
- 5 new to Prime Video movies in August 2026 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes, including one of the best dark comedies of all time
- How to watch 'The Shards' online — stream the Bret Easton Ellis adaptation from anywhere
August 4
- What to watch tonight: Every new movie and show added to Netflix, Paramount+, Prime Video and more streaming services (Aug. 10)
- How to watch 'Van der Valk' season 4 on ITVX — it's *FREE*
- Why your tomatoes won’t turn red in the heat — and when you should pick them
- How to watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks' online — stream the NFL docuseries from anywhere
- 5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock and more — including a twisting sci-fi thriller with an Oscar-nominated star
August 3
- This is the Pixel 11 Pro Fold — and this is when pre-orders officially start
- Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals silicon carbon battery leap — but also a camera downgrade
- Prime Video just added 5 movies you can stream for free — including a claustrophobic sci-fi thriller set in a frozen future
- How to watch 'Futurama' season 14 online — stream the hit animated sitcom from anywhere
- 5 best new Netflix movies and shows to stream this week (August 3-9)
- 5 biggest new shows to stream this week — including the return of 'Ted Lasso'
August 2
- Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (August 1-2)
- How to watch 'Naked and Afraid: Shipwrecked' online — stream the all-star spin-off survival show from anywhere
- 3 best Tom Holland movies to watch after ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
- How to watch 'The Librarians: The Next Chapter' season 2 online from anywhere
- Prime Video just added 52 new movies — here are the 5 I’m streaming first
- 3 best Mexican telenovelas on Netflix to watch after 'My Daughter's Father'
- Every live-action Spider-Man movie, ranked
August 1
- How to watch 'Calvin Harris: Live from Scotland' online for free — stream the Radio 1 Dance Weekend show from anywhere
- Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the only 3 I'm considering watching this weekend (August 1-2)
- Beyond the DeLorean: how many iconic 80s movie gadgets and cars do you remember?
- How to watch Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid: free live stream for pre-season friendly
- Netflix just added 39 new movies — here are the 5 you need to stream right now
- Missed it in theaters? Here's every movie finally arriving on streaming in August 2026
- How to watch Man City vs Inter Milan: free live stream for pre-season friendly
- 9 must-watch shows and movies to stream in August 2026: ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Reacher,’ DC’s ‘Lanterns’ and more
- 4 best new movies (and one godawful one) to watch this weekend on Hulu, Peacock, HBO Max and more (August 1-2)
- Incognito mode is a total lie – and it cost Google $5 billion
- Sony is ditching discs as storage prices explode — here's how much it will cost you to download all 37 first-party games to your PS5 in 2026