Some Stand-Up Comics Are Pivoting Away From Video on Social Media 19. August 2026 (17:32) Comedians used to post footage of their performances to build a following. Now, some are finding that comic strip-style panels with captions pack a bigger punch.(New York Times)
'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast 19. August 2026 (17:01) A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July and crashed into the Indian Ocean hadn't been seen since - but now Christmas Island residents say they have spotted it being towed just off their coast.(BBC News)
Why Is It Absolute Hell to Buy a Movie Ticket Now? 19. August 2026 (16:33) Overwhelmed theater apps and a scarcity mindset around exclusive big-screen formats for blockbusters like Dune: Part Three and The Odyssey have led to the “concertification” of movies.(Wired)
I Tried a Window-Cleaning Robot: Do Not Recommend 19. August 2026 (13:08) I tested the top-of-the-line Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni window-cleaning robot on my Victorian home, and it was an unmitigated disaster.(Wired)
We Bought a $500 Counterfeit Rolex So Good, Even Rolex Didn’t Spot It 19. August 2026 (12:45) The replica watch industry is in its “super clone” era. Following tips from murky internet forums, we bought three budget fakes that were good enough to pass as real—but ultimately disposable.(Wired)
