ESPN mobile app gets ‘Watch’ tab and better personalization

ESPN has released an update for its iOS and Android mobile app that brings a new ‘Watch’ tab for livestreaming events. The update ultimately improves discoverability and personalization within the app, making it easier for users to find and watch what they like best. The app is now sitting at version 5.10, and it likewise sports a greater number of … Continue reading

FTC gives Amazon's Whole Foods acquisition the go-ahead

Amazon just got much closer to completing its purchase of Whole Foods. The Federal Trade Commission has decided against further pursuing an investigation into the $13.7 billion deal, arguing that there’s no evidence the mega-merger “substantially le…

Former Olympian Gets Proposed To In Venice, And The Pics Are So Romantic

He said, “Yes!” 👬

There’s Something Wrong With This Photo Of British Vogue Staffers

Do you see what Naomi Campbell sees?

Federal Judge Blocks New Texas Voter ID Law

The state argued the new law fixed intentional discrimination that a judge found in a previous statute.

Infrastructure Advisers Quit, Say Trump’s Actions Threaten Homeland Security

“You failed to denounce the intolerance and violence of hate groups,” the resigning members wrote.

The Real Story Behind That ‘Blacks for Trump’ Guy At The Arizona Rally

Maurice Symonette pushes wild conspiracy theories and once followed a killer cult leader.

Google’s depression quiz is clinically validated and helps gauge severity

If you open the Google Search app on mobile and search the term ‘clinical depression,’ Google’s front page results now include a questionnaire that visitors can take to gauge whether they’re depressed and how severe that depression may be. The quiz is clinically validated, according to Google, which has teamed up with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The quiz … Continue reading

'Carcraft' is Waymo's virtual world for autonomous vehicle testing

Earlier this year we watched as an AI kept driving straight into the water in Grand Theft Auto: V. Rather than use Rockstar Games’ crime-world magnum opus to train its self-driving vehicles, though, Waymo instead uses Carcraft. Named for Blizzard’s e…

'Ruiner' is not just a cyberpunk 'Hotline Miami'

Ruiner might be one of the most eye-catching titles showcased at Gamescom — something that’s hard to achieve when every company is bombarding you with posters, flags and bags at every turn. The aggressive, manga-styled protagonist and angry catch co…