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Your Google One Tier Now Decides Access: Google Launches Experimental Game-Building Platform Playground, Just Type to Create
Access to Google's new AI game creation tool, Playground, is tiered according to your Google One membership level, and for now limited to US users aged 18 and older. The platform lets anyone generate 2D or 3D games from a few text prompts alone, without coding or drawing skills.
It's Official: Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Complete $11B Merger Under Skydance Banner
Nearly a year after talks began, regulators have signed off on the deal. The combined entity will operate as Skydance — now carrying $80 billion in debt as part of the arrangement.
lululemon's New Winter Outerwear Line Bets on Smart Layering, Not Bulk
For 2026, lululemon introduces a technical outerwear range combining down, insulating layers, and protective shells—designed to move seamlessly from morning commutes to outdoor pursuits while keeping warmth lightweight.
2026 Fall/Winter Style Code Revealed Early: Chocolate Brown, City Trek & Wider Silhouettes Top UNIQLO's 5 Trends
Drawing inspiration from cities spanning New York, Seoul, and Hokkaido, UNIQLO's newly released 2026 Fall/Winter LifeWear magazine Issue 15 distills five style keywords—including chocolate brown, City Trek, and wider silhouettes—alongside news that LifeWear Week, kicking off 8/28, will reward qualifying purchases with a free eco bag.
Polymarket Faces Another New York Lawsuit as Prediction Market Crackdown Widens to Four Companies
Accusing Polymarket's US arm of operating unlicensed gambling, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul filed suit—marking the fourth legal action the state has brought against prediction market platforms over the past six months.
Inside Eight Sleep's Pod 6: 18 Sensors, One New Single Bed, Same Old Subscription
Eight Sleep's latest smart mattress system boosts sensor count from two to eighteen and introduces a standalone single-size option. Prices remain between $2,000 and $3,000, with the monthly subscription still required.
Waymo Sets Sights on Singapore, Robotaxi Rides to Launch by 2028
Ahead of full rollout, Waymo will run road-mapping tests in Singapore using Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The self-driving service is expected to open to the public via Waymo's app in 2028, marking the company's second international market following Tokyo.
Melinda's Early Autumn Color Formula: PUMA Speedcat Bloom Puts Pearls and Ribbons on Your Feet
Off-white, light brown, and cream aren't just soft tones—paired with a cropped T7 jacket, curved trousers, and bow-detail sneakers, they can look sharp too. Melinda demonstrates PUMA's early autumn look, with prices for all four pieces rounded up here.
Evan Spiegel Steps Onto the LA Stage to Reveal Snap Specs' $2,195 Price Tag
Snap's founder is set to formally introduce Snap Specs in Los Angeles today. The standalone AR glasses, first previewed at AWE, arrive at $2,195 and are being branded a "wearable computer"—a deliberate departure from the AI glasses label now common across the industry.
Boox Palma 3 Costs $60 Less Than Predecessor, Despite Switching to Aluminum Body
Alongside two other new E Ink devices, Boox unveiled the pocket-sized Palma 3, which now supports the InkSense Plus stylus and swaps its plastic shell for an anodized aluminum body—all while the price drops from $380 to $320.
Google Debuts Googlebook Laptop Line, Preorders Start Sept. 21 with Gemini Intelligence Front and Center
Google's newly unveiled laptop brand, Googlebook, opens preorders at 9 a.m. ET on September 21. The devices run an Android-based version of ChromeOS and highlight interactive features powered by Gemini Intelligence.
What to know | SpaceX Starship 40 Splashes Down Fully Intact, But Won't Be Back in Texas for Months
The key details: Starship 40 launched from Texas in July and completed a 65-minute suborbital test flight before splashing down in the Indian Ocean, remarkably staying intact. Its journey home now relies on a cargo ship, transferring via Christmas Island, with arrival at the Port of Brownsville, Texas expected around October 8.
What to know | Rugged Phone Hides an Action Cam: RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro's Camera Module Detaches with Magnets
The key details: Ulefone's sub-brand RugOne unveiled the rugged Xsnap 7 Pro at IFA 2026, featuring a camera module on the back that can be fully detached and carried around as a waterproof action cam. Early-bird pre-orders open on Kickstarter September 7 at €799.
What to know | VW's 50,000 Layoffs Confirmed: 'Future Plan 2030' Puts European Plants and Seat's Future on the Chopping Block
The key details: The Volkswagen Group's executive board has approved its "Future Plan 2030" transformation program, confirming 50,000 job cuts and a 50% reduction in model lineup. The fate of four German plants will be decided by June 2027, while reports suggest the Seat brand may be headed for the end of the road.
Beyerdynamic's New Aventho Y Headphones Bring 90-Hour Battery and User-Swappable Parts for $150
The Aventho Y over-ear headphones from Beyerdynamic offer up to 90 hours of playback with ANC off and 60 hours with it on. Priced at $150, both the battery and ear pads can be replaced by users.
Epic Games' New 'Epic Parties' Keeps Your Voice Chat Going No Matter Where You Play
The gaming giant just rolled out Epic Parties, a feature that lets voice calls move freely between Fortnite, the Epic Games Store, and the Epic Games App—so when a friend sends an invite, everyone lands in the same match without missing a beat.
Levi's Scimitar Pants Debut: Baggy Barrel and SGA Show the New "Short Top, Wide Bottom" Look
Levi's launches the Baggy Barrel curved-taper denim, with arced legs narrowing at the ankle to create a "scimitar" silhouette. NBA star SGA shows off the styling firsthand, while we break down the differences between the brand's three baggy pant styles.
Levi's Taps ROSÉ and the Reigning NBA MVP to Loosen Up Campus Style
Levi's unveils its 2026 Fall/Winter campaign under the theme "Keep it Loose," enlisting ROSÉ and reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to reinterpret American varsity style through relaxed silhouettes.
Umi Ishihara's "Nocturnal Melody" Traces a Single Take Through Tokyo's Nightlife
Umi Ishihara's new work "Nocturnal Melody" documents the nightlife and identity of two Tokyo dancers, inspired by news of wild bear sightings in Japan; the piece will tour to Manchester and the Busan Biennale.
Pokémon x Thermos Insulated Line Brings Pikachu into Everyday Commuter Style
Thermos and Pokémon are rolling out a lineup of water bottles, mugs, and insulated bags in muted tones like Stone Black and Frosty Blue, letting the character graphics slip quietly into a commuter bag instead of reading as kid-only merch.
Nobu Hospitality Teams Up with SODIC in Egypt — Robert De Niro's Hotel Projects Span Three Cities
Nobu Hospitality has partnered with Egyptian developer SODIC to simultaneously launch hotels and branded residences in New Cairo, Ras El Hekma on the Mediterranean coast, and New Zayed in West Cairo—marking the brand's shift from restaurant licensing to full-scale community development.
Las Vegas Has Quiet Houses Too: A Zen Estate in The Ridges Lists for $11.3M
In Sin City, known for neon lights and excess, an 8,000-square-foot home in The Ridges community goes against the grain, stacking restrained luxury from stone gardens, soaking tubs, and marble volumes—listed at $11.3 million.
Roger Federer's Limited-Edition Sneakers Land in New York — Saying Goodbye to Flushing Meadows One Last Time
Roger Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame this week, and he's timed his return to New York accordingly — bringing along On's limited-edition The Roger sneakers and playing a farewell-style exhibition match with Andy Roddick and John McEnroe at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
CUNY Uses Bodega Cats and Nas Imagery to Turn Campus Merch into Real New York Streetwear
CUNY launches its "NYC by CUNY" Spring 2026 collection, swapping traditional collegiate crests for bodega signage and Nas tribute graphics — with design, photography, and modeling all handled by its own students and alumni.
The Last Manual V-12: Lamborghini Murciélago SV Heading to No-Reserve Auction
This 2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV is the last of just five manual-transmission examples ever built in the entire model line, and it's heading to a no-reserve auction with RM Sotheby's, with bidding open August 24 to 26.
22 Years After Supreme, Erin Magee Named SKIMS' First-Ever Chief Design Officer
Just last week Erin Magee announced her departure from Supreme on Instagram, and this week she's landed at SKIMS as its first-ever Chief Design Officer, with Kim Schraub simultaneously promoted to Chief Brand Officer.
Seiko Teams Up with AMNIBUS for "D.Gray-man" Allen Walker Collab Watch
Seiko and AMNIBUS have launched an officially licensed "D.Gray-man" Allen Walker limited-edition watch, weaving the cursed stigmata, scar, and Timcanpy engravings into the case details. Pre-orders close September 16, with shipping set for next April.
Stüssy Fall 2026 Collection: The Transitional Logic of Shorts and Knitwear Sharing the Same Closet
Stüssy has dropped 14 lookbook images for its Fall 2026 collection, pairing loose-fit shorts with zip-up hoodies and '90s-style cable knits. The line launches August 21 at Chapter stores and online.
COMME des GARÇONS Reworks the Fred Perry Polo Again, This Time Stitching Neon Right Into the Embroidery
COMME des GARÇONS teams up with Fred Perry once again, adding neon green and neon pink embroidery to the classic piqué polo. Priced at £130, it's now available on Fred Perry's official site.
YOKE FW26 Drop 3: A Winter Texture Lesson in Calf Leather Jackets and Alpaca Knits
Japanese label YOKE rolls out its third 2026 fall/winter release, centered on calf nappa leather jackets, corduroy coverall jackets, and alpaca wool knits, dropping August 22 via the official website, flagship stores, and select retailers.