AI audio deepfakes are leading new ai-impersonation scams
Scammers are using AI to impersonate high-profile targets, such as celebrities and politicians. Here’s how you can stay safe.
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Father-son founders raise $875,000 to help anyone build worlds in Roblox
Montréal-based Élisa Interactive has raised an $875,000 pre-seed round to create entirely new worlds … in the video game Roblox. “People go [on Roblox] to get together and have fun online, and that’s what we’re betting on.” Founded by father-son duo François and Julien Bélanger, Élisa Interactive’s AI-powered level design tool makes creating video game…
8.21 Friday Faves
Hiiii! Happy Friday! How are you? What’s going on this weekend? We’re finally finding our groove with the kiddos back in school and the Pilot’s travel schedule. Liv is back in dance, P is taking a break from basketball to play soccer, and we’re already looking forward to fall break. This week, I’ve been diving…
The Fall Reset That Actually Works, According to a Nutrition Consultant
Come the dog days of summer, I (inevitably) get asked some version of the same two questions: What’s your reset routine, and how do I get back on track before fall? As if I’m sitting on a strategy I’ve been saving for the right season. Spoiler alert! I’m not. And the person who asks me…
This pocket-sized laser measure is a handy tool to have around the house — and it’s on sale for 35% off
SAVE $16: As of Aug. 21, the Hoto Pocket-Size Laser is on sale for $29.99 at Amazon. That’s a 35% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Hoto Hoto Pocket-Size Laser $29.99 at Amazon $45.99 Save $16.00 Get Deal Measuring up awkward spaces is exactly that — awkward. And when…
Silo Season 3, episode 8: We may finally know how the world ends
We’re finally getting the Silo answers we’ve long been craving. Last week we found out who was behind the silos’ construction, and this week we learned why they were built in the first place, as well as what might be the cause of the apocalypse that first drove everyone under ground. SEE ALSO: ‘Silo’ Season…
Daily Horoscope for Friday August 21, 2026
What’s happening in astrology today August 21 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Friday August 21. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day. Visit our Cosmic Calculator section if you want to calculate your Rising sign…
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 21, 2026
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We’ve got what you need to understand the clues for today’s puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if…
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 21
The Moon is getting closer to the Full Moon now, with its illuminated portion continuing to get bigger each night. Now in its Waxing Gibbous phase, more than half of the Moon is lit up as seen from Earth. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Friday, Aug. 21, NASA’s Daily Moon Guide tracker tells…
Mamdani’s City Grocery Store Official Explains How Their Plan to Keep Privately Owned Stores in Business Will Make Things Even Worse (VIDEO)
Screencap of Twitter/X video. A woman who is supposedly the lead person from Zohran Mamdani’s team for city-owned grocery stores was recently asked if their plan will put privately owned stores out of business, which, it obviously will. She explained that privately owned stores that are in trouble will be able to apply for grants…