Alienware 27 QD-OLED (AW2726DM) Review: A $350 Winner
News August 3, 2026
This type of QD-OLED arranges pixels in a way that’s different from LCD, which can cause issues when viewing small text. You may notice “color fringing” visible as an odd burst of green or purple filling the negative space between letters. The AW2726DM just isn’t a sharp display, and... Read more
Presented by NTT DATA AIVista At VB Transform 2026, NTT DATA AIVista CEO Bratin Saha joined VentureBeat CEO and editor-in-chief Matt Marshall to discuss the last-mile challenge of operationalizing frontier models in regulated production, where reliability, context, guardrails, and security determine whether AI delivers enterprise value. The conversation centered... Read more
Sixth Circuit judges sound skeptical of Kalshi’s bid to sideline state sports-betting laws
News August 3, 2026
Kalshi came to the Sixth Circuit on Thursday (July 30) stating that sports-event contracts traded on its federally regulated prediction market are financial instruments under federal commodities law, and states such as Ohio and Tennessee therefore largely need to keep their hands off them. The judges did not exactly... Read more
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle was a challenging one. Hope you know your golfers! If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers. Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups Yellow group hint: Big Apple hoops. Green group... Read more
People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It
News August 3, 2026
Dean met Nicole on Bumble in 2018, and they immediately bonded over their shared Chicago upbringing. Nicole had kids, and they talked often about “wanting more than what we saw growing up in the environment we did,” Dean, a 37-year-old independent contractor, tells WIRED. They also both considered themselves... Read more
Court of Appeal blocks Richard Desmond companies National Lottery license challenge
News August 3, 2026
Richard Desmond-linked businesses have been denied permission to keep fighting the UK National Lottery license in court, handing another legal win to the Gambling Commission and Allwyn. The Court of Appeal decision comes after the High Court threw out every claim from The New Lottery Company Limited, known as... Read more
The Best Kids’ Backpacks for the 2026 School Year
News August 3, 2026
When my son found out that my daughter was going to get her own tester State backpack to match her State carry-on suitcase, he immediately demanded his own. State is known for its fantastical matching patterns that extend from luggage and backpacks to lunch bags ($48). Its products are... Read more
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 3 #883
News August 2, 2026
Today’s Strands puzzle is a stumper, with some difficult clues. If you need hints and answers, read on. Hint for today’s Strands puzzle Today’s Strands theme is: There’s nothing like it. If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: No duplicates out there. Clue words to unlock in-game hints Your... Read more
There Are 2 Eclipses This August. Here’s How to See Them
News August 2, 2026
The 2026 astronomical calendar features only four eclipses. But August is a bounty of riches, with two set to occur. They include a full solar eclipse on August 12 and a partial lunar eclipse on August 27 and 28. Catch one—or both—of these eclipses if you can: They’ll be... Read more
The WNBA has taken down a social media video showing Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese talking about an apparent $400 wager tied to a game between their teams. The league later acknowledged that its attempt at humor had gone too far. The conversation dated back to All-Star weekend, when... Read more










