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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
‘Brain Rot’ Gets an MRI, and Short-Form Video Doesn't Look Great
Study finds preferred short videos temporarily quiet brain regions tied to self-control and knowing when to stop.
THE MP7 SAVES TRUMP FROM ASSASSINATION
- Iconic World War II Epic Is The Perfect Action Thriller For History Buffs - Michael Heuer
- AI-Generated Image Dominates Google’s Top Search Result for Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Sean George
- Google's Ambitious Gaming Venture: A Historical Look at their Attempt to Purchase Epic Games - Michael A. Medeiros
- Peacock is raising prices across all of its streaming plans - Aisha Malik
- Study finds X algorithm prioritizes ragebait that disproportionately impacts Democrats - staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk)
- ABC Sues Trump Television Regulator Over Threats Against Broadcast License - Ireland Owens
Google Stock is Falling After Earnings - Here's What You Need to Know
- What Is the Difference Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus? - Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD
- The Spectator P.M. Ep. 239: Socialist Emily Gallagher Justifies Stealing As ‘Crimes of Poverty’ - Lyrah Margo
- Microsoft Copilot: Ushering a New Era of AI Innovations - Sean George
- Why you move—not just how often—could affect dementia risk
- Gmail verification program lets political campaigns escape its spam filter - staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell)
- IRGC Cyber Campaign Exposed: 17 Iranians Indicted
