Aug. 5, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ETNearly half of older American workers expect to rely mainly on Social Security for income in retirement, according to a new report. To many in the retirement industry, that is a worrisome statistic. Social Security “is not meant to be your only source of income in retirement,” the federal Social Security Administration cautions on its website. On … Read more
The FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as “lower risk” than cigarettes. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images It comes in flavors like “Cool Mint,” “Smooth” and “Chill.” It’s on the Ferrari F1 race car. And it’s addictive. A paperclip-size pouch filled with bleach-white fibers and … Read more
Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA BBCEA Announces Completion of Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners Electronic Arts Home PageElectronic Arts Set to Close $55 Billion Go-Private Deal Next Week VarietyVideo game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn The GuardianEA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald … Read more
The latest foldable phones from Samsung hit store shelves in just a few days (August 7th), but there are plenty of preorder deals for the folks who don’t want to wait to save.One such offer comes from Samsung itself, where you can score up to $1,200 off the Galaxy Z Fold 8 when you trade … Read more
Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka just confessed the real reason his new game slipped a year, and it wasn’t bugs. Danganronpa 2×2 was billed as a straightforward retelling with a meatier story mode, so a shift from 2026 to early 2027 looked routine enough. But GTA 6 has already cleared its entire release month of every … Read more
Meta has opened Pandora’s box with its AI-infused smart sunglasses.The pricy accessory has sparked a heated debate over privacy, with unsavory individuals abusing the eyewear’s easily-missed cameras to harass unsuspecting strangers in public — garnering the specs the distinctly unflattering nickname of “pervert glasses.”It’s gotten to the point that owners who shelled out hundreds of … Read more
Another Googlebook has surfaced online just a day after images of a separate PC maker’s version made an appearance. This is the Asus Googlebook CX9406. We know of the existence of Google’s Googlebook line, though there’s an air of mystery still enveloping it. Recent leaks have shown off versions from Lenovo, which appears to be … Read more
The patch notes for Minecraft’s latest snapshot update contain a simple line that, at first glance, might not seem all that exciting. Some new slabs and stairs are being added to the massive sandbox crafting game loved by millions of people around the world. Okay? Big deal. Well, it is a big deal, as fans … Read more
Shimul Sood / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google’s August update for Pixel phones is available now. The update includes bug fixes and a security patch. Pixel 8 phones and newer are eligible. Pixel 6 and 7 phones aren’t listed as eligible for the update. Pixel 8 phones sold by Rogers in Canada may also be excluded. The … Read more
Good night, sweet prince – OnePlus is officially out of the US market. On July 16, the company made the initial announcement that it will be exiting the North American and European markets. And now the last OnePlus phone has been sold via oneplus.com. The OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R are both out of stock … Read more