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)
