IN TECH
Anthropic Supercharges Claude Sonnet 4 with 1 Million Token Context Window
New capability enables processing of entire codebases and research libraries in a single request, while memory feature closes gap with competitors.
GPT-5: OpenAI’s Flagship Model Brings PhD-Level Intelligence to the Masses
94.6% on advanced math, 74.9% on real-world coding: Why GPT-5's boring name hides radical ambition
IN CULTURE
Echoes of Absence: Will They Ever Come Back?
A dream-led journey through family, memory, and disappearance
CellarTracker Launches AI-Powered Wine Recommendations with CellarChat
Ask your cellar what to drink tonight.
When Minds Meet: An Unexpected Journey into AI and Human Authenticity
Consciousness, authenticity, and what it means to exist
IN WEST COAST LIVING
Breville’s New Oracle Dual Boiler First Look: Big Screen, Dual Boilers, Auto Dial‑In
Simultaneous brew/steam, glossy UI, and automation: Breville read the room... and the Reddit threads.
Trendspotting: Starbucks Drops Fall 2025 Menu – PSL Returns Aug. 26 with New Pecan Cortado Leading the Charge
Coffee giant simplifies menu while testing America's appetite for European-style drinks
The Complete Guide to Nailing the 25-Second Espresso Shot
How to Pull Perfect Espresso Shots Every Time