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If you ask an AI coding agent to write a standalone Python script to parse a single JSON file, it will likely give you a perfect answer in seconds. But the same agent often breaks if you ask it to build a systematic data processing pipeline, like ingesting thousands of messy documents, chunking text, scoring quality, and filtering noise for a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system that fits your specific enterprise stack.While large language models (LLMs) excel at one-off code generation, t

Nara Smith would like the internet to know that she does not wash the dishes.That detail may surprise anyone who has spent the past several years watching the 24-year-old creator get called one of TikTok’s most recognizable "tradwives" (she has over 12 million followers as of this writing). On the July 29 episode of Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, Smith pulled out her phone and found one definition: “a woman who embraces or promotes a traditional model of marriage and fam

Google Maps recently launched its biggest upgrade in years, filled to the brim with Gemini-powered features like Ask Maps and immersive, 3D navigation — it can recommend the best parking spots and suggest the top spots to check out while you travel around the world. But even with all of AI's help, the digital map still lacks in one area: Outdoor navigation. SEE ALSO:FTC lawsuit: Hims & Hers shared customer data with Meta, Snap
A group of teenagers hiking Canada's Howe Sound Crest Trail

SAVE $200: As of July 31, shop the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 gaming monitor for just $399.99. That's a massive price cut, saving you $200 on the monitor.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6$399.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $200 Get DealIf you're treating yourself to an OLED TV, why aren't you treating yourself to an OLED gaming monitor? Organic light-emitting diodes create some of the best, high contrast pictures in the game, so you can enjoy bright, high r

The AI agent observability space is taking off — but how can enterprises be sure what observability products and solutions they need?Observability startup groudcover (lower case "g" intentional) announced this week that it raised $100 million in a round led by One Peak, bringing its total funding to $160 million. The company says it has more than 250 paying customers, tripled annual recurring revenue over the past year and is increasingly replacing established observability platforms insid

If you thought K-pop comeback promotions had reached their limit, Hearts2Hearts would like a word.Ahead of the release of its second mini album, Lemon Tang, the rookie SM Entertainment girl group introduced fans to Tangy, an adorable lemon mascot who quickly became the unlikely face of the comeback. What started as a series of mysterious social media posts asking fans to keep an eye out for the citrus character soon evolved into one of the strangest album promotions in recent memory: Tangy was l

Updated on July 31 at 7:15 p.m. ET — T-Mobile has confirmed to Mashable that some users who spoke with customer service regarding the outage have since received a credit. A company spokesperson provided a statement:"We understand our service is critical to the lives and businesses of our customers, and we deeply regret the difficulties some customers experienced earlier this week. We restored service as quickly as possible, addressed and resolved the technical challenges, and remain c

If you've ever used a handheld gimbal camera and wished it could just float into the air to grab a wide shot, HOVERAir built something specifically for you. The company just announced the VERSA, a pocket camera designed to work both on the ground and in the air.SEE ALSO:The best cameras for vlogging
Most of the time, it functions as a standard handheld camera with a 3-axis gimbal to keep your video steady. It uses an AI framing feature to analyze your shot, suggest where to place the camera, and

SAVE $404: As of July 31, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro Fly More Combo — which includes the drone, DJI RC 2, three batteries, charging hub, shoulder bag, and more — is on sale for $2,495 at Amazon. That's 14% or over $400 in savings.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJI DJI Mavic 4 Pro Fly More Combo$2,495 at Amazon $2,899 Save $404 Get DealIf you're looking to elevate your travel content, vlogs, real estate videos, home movies, or commercial projects, DJI drones are the way to go. And if you

SAVE 48%: As of July 31, you can get the Kingston Fury Renegade G5 SSD (2048GB) for $379.99 at Amazon. That's a 48% discount or $353 in savings. Kingston Fury Renegade G5 SSD (2048GB) $379.99 at Amazon $732.99 Save $353 Get Deal at Amazon
If you're tired of deleting old games just to make room for a single new update, it might be time to look into upgrading your internal storage.Right now, you can get the Kingston Fury Renegade G5 SSD (2048GB) for $379.99 at Amazon, down from $732.99. That'

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SAVE $30: As of July 31, get the Apple AirPods 4 for just $99 at Amazon. That saves you $30 off its $129 price tag. Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods 4$99 at Amazon $129 Save $30 Get DealIf you're an iPhone user, you can't deny the convenience of Apple's AirPods. The earbuds are perfectly pocket-sized and automatically connect to your iPhone, which means no unnecessary fussing with Bluetooth controls. The biggest downside to AirPods is the price.When you're used to the days of

SAVE $162: As of July 31, the Samsung 55-inch M80H Mini LED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for only $537.99. That's 23% in savings and its lowest price on record.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung 55-inch M80H Mini LED 4K TV$537.99 at Amazon $699.99 Save $162 Get DealTraditionally, it may not be the best time to buy a new TV, but logically, it certainly is. Not only is the 2026 NFL season right around the corner, but plenty of new movies and TV shows will also hit the airwaves in the c

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SAVE $10: As of July 31, the Soundcore V40i by Anker open earbuds are at their lowest-ever price of $29.99 at Amazon. That's $10 off their full price of $39.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SoundcoreSoundcore V40i by Anker Open Ear Earbuds$29.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $10.00 Get DealIf open earbuds have caught your attention, Amazon is a great place to look for discounts right now. The retailer has had several great offers pop up recently, and among them is the Soundcore V40i by Ank

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $81.98 at Amazon, down from its $119.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box$81.98 at Amazon $119.99 Save $38.01 Get DealPitch Black’s Elite Trainer Box has kept dropping in price over time since launch, and Amazon’s latest trading card marketplace offer has now taken the nine-pack Pokémon TC

This week saw the launch of Furious, a new crime drama from Elizabeth Meriwether (New Girl and Dying for Sex) that focuses on the cat-and-mouse tale of traumatized FBI agent Alice Black (Emmy Rossum), who's tracking a female serial killer (Lola Petticrew) on a deadly quest for vengeance. In my review of the series, I cheered Meriwether's masterful blend of dark subject matter with resilient humor. In particular, I praised the way she managed to make a show that addresses child trafficking and se

As Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas, Donald Trump threw his "Make America Affordable Again" promise in the trash at a recent campaign rally, with the president mocking "affordability" during his speech — even saying aloud, "What's affordability?"On Late Night, Seth Meyers reacted to Trump's comments with a new segment he likes to call "I Feel F***ing Crazy." And, yeah. "Can I tell you guys a secret? I feel f***ing crazy," said Meyers. "What do you mean, 'what's affordability?

New parenthood becomes a nightmare right out of Finnish folklore in Hanna Bergholm's Nightborn.The Hatching director once again pulls us into a disturbing, visceral tale of maternity, leaning on lore to explore, as Bergholm says in the film's press notes, "the messy, difficult, and sometimes 'ugly' side of parental love." Compartment No. 6's Seidi Haarla and Harry Potter star Rupert Grint are pushed to the limit in this body horror, with a word of caution, perhaps, for viewers who've recently be

Former chief medical advisor Anthony Fauci's diary from the time of Covid has been made available to the press, and Daily Show host Desi Lydic is just as outraged by his entries as the people on Fox News."This guy is completely obsessed with himself," Lydic says. "I bet he'd put his name on random buildings if you let him. I mean, who writes a diary about themselves? What a lunatic."Lydic goes on to play clips of various Fox News hosts contradicting each other over why exactly they're so angry w

All four BLACKPINK members have now taken on the Hot Ones challenge, with Lisa, Rosé, Jennie, and now Jisoo appearing on First We Feast's iconic web series. (Jennie made a direct plea for Jisoo to tackle the wings when she appeared on the show.)The pop icon and actor joined host Sean Evans to eat increasingly spicy hot wings, and she's outstandingly tough. As the hot sauce levels increase, Jisoo handles that heat with ease, discussing how spiciness in Korean dishes is both stress relief a

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SAVE $80: As of July 31, the Skyrover S1 Mini Drone Combo is on sale for $319 at Amazon. That's an 20% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: SkyroverSkyrover S1 Mini Drone Combo$319 at Amazon $399 Save $80 Get DealIf you’ve been tempted to add a drone to your tech setup, there's a new deal on the Skyrover S1 Mini Drone Combo worth checking out. As of July 31, this model is down from $399 to $319, marking its best-ever price at Amazon.This mini drone features a 1/2-in

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LinkedIn will soon enable users to flag posts which appear to be "AI slop." However, the career-focused social media platform won't be using this data to remove or even discourage AI-generated posts. Rather, it appears the company will use the feedback to train its own algorithms. The upcoming update was announced on Thursday, with LinkedIn's chief product officer Hari Srinivasan stating that AI slop is a "top priority" for the company.SEE ALSO:Substack adds tool that detects AI-generated c

SAVE $190.99: As of July 31, the Ecovacs Deebot T90 is on sale for $509 at Amazon. That's a 27% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: EcovacsEcovacs Deebot T90$509 at Amazon $699.99 Save $190.99 Get DealIt's official, the FCC has announced it will ban new foreign-made mobile robots from entering the U.S. market. This includes Ecovacs robot vacuums, among other popular brands. The good news for shoppers is that the ban won't affect previously approved devices, so existing r

SAVE $72: As of July 31, this like-new Kindle Scribe is on sale for $287.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount off the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonKindle Scribe (Like-New)$287.99 at Amazon $359.99 Save $72 Get DealKindle is arguably the most recognizable e-reader on the market. Amazon has been producing the devices for years, and there are now models to suit every type of reader. Whether you prefer the basic Kindle that offers reading alone or a pop of color with the Colorso

Home Depot's Christmas in July Collection lineup:8.5-foot Giant-Sized LED Towering Santa$299 at Home DepotShop Now8.5-foot Giant-Sized LED Towering Reindeer$299 at Home DepotShop Now8-foot Long Giant-Sized Santa's Sleigh$349 at Home DepotShop Now7.5-foot Animated Chewbacca$349 at Home DepotShop Now9-foot Smart Grand Duchess Twinkling Tree$449 at Home DepotShop Now
It's 90 degrees out, but Home Depot wants you thinking about snow. The retailer's Christmas in July Collection has dropped, and yes,

On any given day, poking around for TVs on sale is all but guaranteed to turn up at least some decent steals. But of course, retailers don't casually offer their absolute best TV prices year-round. So, when is the best time to buy a TV?The answer is more than just Black Friday and Prime Day. There are a few other good times to find a TV on sale throughout the year, like during football season or in the spring when the new TVs of the year are finally hitting shelves. It's kind of like a "once per

The biggest question surrounding Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a simple one: Who is Sadie Sink playing?SEE ALSO:Spider-Man: Brand New Day' review: More like 'Déjà Vu'?
Ever since Sink's casting was announced in 2025, fans have clamored to know what role she'd have in the MCU. Was she Gwen Stacy? Jean Grey? Rachel Summers? Marvel certainly wasn't telling. Trailers revealed precious little of Sink's performance, while Sink herself deftly parried any questions about her character throu

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At a glance:Release date: We're expecting the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to arrive in fall 2026, but rumor has it the iPhone 18 may not arrive until early 2027.Colors: Possible leaks point to four main color options this year for the Pro models: light blue, silver, dark gray, and dark cherry.Key upgrades: Besides iOS 27 and the Siri AI beta, we're expecting bigger batteries, camera improvements (including variable aperture for the main camera), and possibly a smaller Dynamic Island.Pric

Very important editor's note: This story was written before the discovery of Jimothy. Check out our latest coverage of the internet's favorite raccoon.Despite the decentralized nature of our internet-driven culture, there are still moments that can make millions of netizens focus on the same thing at the same time. In 2026, that included a rocket launch that reminded us that humans can still do genuinely awe-inspiring things, as well as a baby macaque and his IKEA stuffed animal that broke a mil

The Drama has been stirring up drama online since a teaser dropped back in December. A24's dark comedy about a wedding gone awry stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson and promises an unexpected twist. If you've managed to steer clear of spoilers thus far, this isn't your typical "cold feet" romantic comedy. It's darker and heavier.The best ways to watch 'The Drama' at home:Best non-streaming optionBuy or rent 'The Drama' on Prime Video$19.99 or $5.99Shop NowBest non-streaming option 2Buy or rent 'T

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