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Gemini Spark Is Now Available on Mac, but Is It Worth the Risk?
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Gemini Spark Is Now Available on Mac, but Is It Worth the Risk?

Mac users can now call on Google's agentic AI, Gemini Spark, to automate tasks on their desktop and bridge the gap between Google Workspace and their local apps and files. But you should still be cautious when granting Gemini access to your data and workflows, as AI agents can introduce security risks. Google first announced Spark at I/O 2026 back in May, promising a rollout to the Gemini macOS app at some point this summer. That time has come—the AI agent is now available in beta for Google AI Ultra subscribers on macOS in the U.S. Google has said users will also be able to run Gemini Spark tasks on desktop remotely from their phones, though that functionality is not live yet. Gemini Spark can automate workflows on macOSSpark turns Gemini into a personal AI agent that can complete multi-s...
Blake Lively seeks over $8M in legal fees from Justin Baldoni, his studio – National
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Blake Lively seeks over $8M in legal fees from Justin Baldoni, his studio – National

Blake Lively is seeking over US$8 million in legal costs from Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios despite their agreement to resolve their legal differences in May, according to a legal filing submitted on Tuesday. In the legal filing, obtained by Global News, Lively’s lawyers disclosed the amount of $7,495, 526.87 in lawyer fees from two law firms that represented her and $539,514.01 in other expenses.Lively’s lawyers said their work on the case for the It Ends With Us star’s lawsuit was “comprehensive and necessary to achieve the complete win that was secured.” 4:01 ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit drama ends with Blake Lively getting no settlement money ...
10 Hacks Every Discord User Should Know
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10 Hacks Every Discord User Should Know

Discord is one of those apps that has helped kill off good ol' internet forums. If you look hard enough, you can find a Discord server for most any niche hobby, online course, or fandom of choice. I'd been aware of the app for a while, but I didn't join Discord myself until I found a server for my favorite iPhone game (Imbroglio, by Michael Brough), which is about as niche as it gets. Thanks to the tips I got from the kind people on this server, I was able to finish the incredibly difficult roguelike with all 16 characters.Since then, I've used Discord regularly to follow more than a few of my hobbies and interests, including, but not limited to, motorsports, gaming, fountain pens, and studying Japanese. In this time, I've discovered a few tips and tricks to make the experience better, and...
Lock Upp’s Shreya Kalra makes shocking claims
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Lock Upp’s Shreya Kalra makes shocking claims

The latest episode of Netflix's Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa delivered one of its most controversial moments yet after influencer Shreya Kalra made a deeply personal claim about fellow contestant Akanksha Chamola during a conversation with Sufi Motiwala. The revelation came shortly after Akanksha filed a chargesheet against Shreya inside the reality show's high-pressure environment, escalating tensions between the two contestants. Shreya Kalra makes a shocking revelation The heated exchange began when Shreya discussed Akanksha with Sufi and appeared hesitant about revealing a personal detail. Asking, "Am I gonna be a bad person if I reveal it?", Shreya received encouragement from Sufi, who replied, "No, that's the game." Shreya then claimed, "She is bisexual," leaving Sufi visibly surprised by ...
Director Carl Rinsch sentenced to 30 months for $11M Netflix fraud – National
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Director Carl Rinsch sentenced to 30 months for $11M Netflix fraud – National

Hollywood director Carl Rinsch, who was found guilty of defrauding Netflix out of US$11 million for a show that never materialized, was sentenced Monday to 30 months in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Rinsch, best known for the 2013 samurai fantasy film 47 Ronin, was convicted in December of federal wire fraud and other charges.According to prosecutors and trial testimony, he told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show called White Horse, then diverted the money into a personal account and ultimately spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches, clothes and household goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses. 1:01 Director Car...
These Beats Studio Buds Are 47% Off Right Now
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These Beats Studio Buds Are 47% Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Woot has the Beats Studio Buds for $78.82, a sizable drop from their original $149.95 price and the lowest price tracked so far, according to price tracking tools. For comparison, Amazon is selling the same earbuds for $94.95 right now. Prime members also get free shipping, while non-Prime shoppers pay $6, though Woot notes that these earbuds cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or P.O. box addresses. One of the Studio Buds' biggest strengths is that these earbuds don't really force you to pick a side—iPhone owners get conveniences like one-tap pairing and Find My support, while Android users still get fast pairing and a companion ap...
Kolkata doctors give new lease of life to man with complete heart block
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Kolkata doctors give new lease of life to man with complete heart block

A 70-year-old man suffering from complete heart block and a life-threatening pacemaker infection has successfully received a new lease of life by doctors at a hospital in Kolkata through an advanced dual-chamber leadless pacemaker implantation.  The complex procedure was performed by (Prof.) Dr. Rabindra Nath Chakraborty, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology and Head – Department of Cardiovascular Services at Manipal Hospitals Kolkata. The man, a resident of Bihar, was initially diagnosed with complete heart block after experiencing repeated episodes of unconsciousness and a dangerously slow heart rate. Considering the severity of his heart condition, doctors implanted a dual-chamber MRI-compatible pacemaker. Following the procedure, it was discovered that the patient was comple...
Scientists develop blood-based indicator to detect the age of a human organ
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Scientists develop blood-based indicator to detect the age of a human organ

Researchers have developed a blood-based indicator of age of an organ that can be used to assess its current age and predict the risk of a disease that might affect it 10 years later. One's biological age measures how well the body functions, compared to the chronological age.  However, the organs inside the body are all said to be ageing at different speeds.  The researchers, including those from the US' Stanford University, looked at 11 separate organ systems -- brain, muscle, heart, lung, arteries, liver, kidneys, pancreas, immune system, intestine and fat.  "We've developed a blood-based indicator of the age of your organs. With this indicator, we can assess the age of an organ today and predict the odds of your getting a disease associated with that organ 10 years later," senior au...
Update Your iPhone Now to Patch These 29 Security Flaws
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Update Your iPhone Now to Patch These 29 Security Flaws

We may earn a commission from links on this page. While the tech world's collective attention is currently fixed on iOS 27, Apple is still churning out updates to iOS 26. While we're not likely to get another feature-filled release in the "26" era, there will always be bugs and security flaws to squash whenever Apple or third-party researchers discover them. Case in point: On Monday, Apple dropped iOS 26.5.2, which comes with fixes for 29 security vulnerabilities. First, the good news: None of these vulnerabilities appears to be a "zero-day." A zero-day is a security flaw that is publicly disclosed or actively exploited before the software developer has a chance to issue a patch. They're especially dangerous, since it gives hackers the advantage: They can attempt to f...