Monthly Archives: August 2025

Roku launches Howdy, a $2.99 ad-free streaming service

The service features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select Roku Original titles.

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Illinois Gaming Board bans casino and sports wagering advertising on college campuses

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has announced a ban on advertisements on college campuses, along with an expansion of the existing restrictions on advertising, marketing and promotions for casino, video gaming, and sports wagering operators. The new rules have been … Continue reading

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Caesars Entertainment debuts IGT’s Kitty Glitter Grand game

Caesars Entertainment has announced it is launching IGT’s newest instalment of its slot title ‘Kitty Glitter Grand,’ with the game now live across its resorts and online casino platforms. This debut marks IGT’s first simultaneous exclusive launch of a game … Continue reading

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Palantir stock pops 8% after blowout quarter driven by AI, efficiency demand

Palantir shares popped more than 8% after the software analytics provider lifted its full-year outlook, benefitting from ongoing AI tailwinds.

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Tesla co-founder JB Straubel is using old EV batteries to power AI data centers

As demand for energy skyrockets amid the rise of AI, one of Tesla’s co-founders is betting on a new solution: giving old EV batteries a second life.

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This Lifetime Acrobat Alternative Makes Editing PDFs Way Less Complicated

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Top 5 Google Authenticator Alternatives

Looking for an alternative to Google Authenticator? Here’s our comprehensive list covering the top competitors and alternatives to help you find your best fit.

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SonicWall urges customers to disable SSLVPN amid reports of ransomware attacks

Security researchers say they have evidence that ransomware gangs are hacking into large companies that rely on fully-patched SonicWall firewalls. The researchers say it’s likely the flaw is a “zero-day” bug currently unknown to SonicWall.

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US adds OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to list of approved AI vendors for federal agencies

The companies will see their AI tools offered via a new federal contracting platform, the Multiple Awards Schedule (MSA), which would let government agencies access AI tool sellers with pre-negotiated contracts, rather than negotiating with vendors individually. 

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Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora confronts Wall Street skeptics after company’s biggest bet yet

Palo Alto Networks’ market cap has increased sixfold since Nikesh Arora joined as CEO in 2018, but not all investors are sold on his latest deal.

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