SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket is scheduled to lift off from the company’s Texas launch site as soon as this evening for its 10th flight. The launch window opens at 7:30PM ET (6:30PM CT). As always, the flight test will be livestreamed on the website and on X, with a webcast starting 30 minutes before launch. The weather is looking iffy for launch, though, so don’t be surprised if this one gets postponed; SpaceX said on Saturday that conditions were looking only 45 percent favorable. According to , the company has backup opportunities on August 25 and 26.
Flight 10 follows a series of failures this year during SpaceX’s , and test flights. And in June, a Starship vehicle exploded on the ground during preparations for a static fire test of its six Raptor engines. If all goes according to plan for Flight 10, Starship will deploy eight dummy Starlink satellites and perform “several experiments focused on enabling Starship’s upper stage to return to the launch site.” It won’t actually be returning to the launch site this time, though. The test is expected to last a little over an hour, and end with a splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
Google announced its new design language in May. Material 3 Expressive redesigns have been rolling out to Google apps since then, but the Pixel 10 launch really kicked things off. Here’s our list of what’s available and still to come on Android phones.
Updated 8/24: Refer to the table for what’s New and Updated.
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[New] Pixel Recorder
This Material 3 Expressive redesign aims to greatly simplify Recorder. For example, there’s an overflow sheet for the vast majority of actions on the recording page. The capture interface has also been simplified.
The Pixel Weather homepage expands the size of the city cards. You go from being able to see 10 locations to just six, but the high and low is now included. There are minor tweaks in the city view, with the big update being native homescreen widgets.
This redesign starts with a search app bar, while the list/grid content view is placed in one large container. A connected button group is used to switch between the list/grid options.
Your list of emails and the message are placed in a container, while there’s a prominent pill-shaped animation when using the swipe gestures.
Gmail is adopting the search app bar that moves the hamburger button and profile switcher outside of the field, which is now thicker.
Google Wallet
“Wallet” has been replaced by the app logo in the top-left corner, while the list of passes below the carousel makes use of thicker cards. The Recent activity page has been updated with containers.
The NFC tap-to-pay animation is getting M3 Expressive. The background is now translucent with your card jumping up and down as part of a more animated success animation. Google is also introducing a new overlay for Pixel users with the double-tap power button gesture.
Digital Wellbeing
Just the main page for this “app” (within Settings) has been updated with M3 Expressive. Besides containers, the donut graph is thicker. This is rolling out with beta version 1.30.x.
Google One
The app switches to a shorter bottom bar, while the cards (and Settings) are placed in more prominent containers. Meanwhile, Google One has removed its infographics for a denser app.
The list of conversations and message thread itself is now placed in rounded containers. Google has also redesigned the ‘plus’ menu with all the options placed in pills. Other parts of the app getting Material 3 Expressive include New chat, Search, and Settings.
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[New] Google TV
The Google TV app has a short bottom bar with a white accent color that is also used in three of the four tabs for the search pill. In the For you tab, that button is themed based on the media carousel.
Meanwhile, the remote gets updated button shapes. There’s also a morphing split button at the top for the device menu.
Google Keep makes use of the new M3 Expressive search app bar component that moves the hamburger button and profile switcher outside of the search bar, which is now thicker. The other main update is on the notes page with all buttons (Archive, ‘plus’ menu, overflow, etc.) placed in containers.
Compared to other apps, Phone by Google is using Material 3 Expressive as an opportunity for a complete overhaul. The bottom bar goes from four tabs to three with Favorites and Recents becoming “Home.” There’s a new “Keypad” tab that replaces the FAB, while “Voicemail” is unchanged. Contacts can now be found in a navigation drawer. All calls and lists (including Settings) make use of containers.
The Incoming and In-Call screens feature updated buttons with larger touch targets. You can pick between Horizontal swipe or Single tap.
A new backup indicator at the top of the app replaces “Google Photos.” On launch, you briefly get a logo that animates into “Backup complete.” You can drag down (pull-to-refresh) to see cycling Material 3 Expressive shapes on a background layer that also notes how much you have stored in the cloud. When something is backing up, there’s a wavy progress indicator.
There’s a new search app bar with the Password Manager in the top-left corner. Filters for All, Passwords, Passkeys, and Network devices make a nice functionality update, while credentials are placed in containers.
Time slots (hours and days) are placed in their own rounded container throughout the app’s various views (Day, Week, Month). This replaces the faint lines used previously, while there’s now a solid background layer in the primary Dynamic Color.
There’s an animated Material 3 carousel on the homepage with a pill-shaped toolbar for Quick Share and document scanning, while a navigation rail is now leveraged. When opening an image, there’s a toolbar for editing and Circle to Search. List views have larger previews at the left.
This straightforward redesign places everything in containers, while the bottom bar is now shorter. There are also color tweaks to the app’s background.
The updates in these three apps specifically apply to the editor interface with the new Material 3 Expressive progress indicator when waiting for documents to load. Pill-shaped buttons are used throughout, while the Format sheet is thoroughly modernized, including with the split button component.
Google Meet is the first app to have widely rolled out a Material 3 Expressive redesign. On the homepage, each call is placed in a large/tall card as part of M3E’s heavy use of containers.
The pre-call screen sees more M3 Expressive with very large voice and video call buttons that seem out of proportion. The name, picture, and email address of who you’re calling is placed in a pill and centered at the top. Various buttons go from circles to rounded squares.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a pickup truck on Route 1A in Ipswich Sunday afternoon, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office.
Ipswich police were called to the crash on High Street near the Dow Brook Conservation Area around 4 p.m., the district attorney’s office said in an email. They found that the motorcycle had collided with a Dodge pickup truck.
The motorcyclist — a 72-year-old Gloucester man — was declared dead at the scene, the district attorney’s office said. The pickup truck driver stayed at the scene.
The crash is being investigated by the Ipswich Police Department, Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, State Police Crime Scene Services Section and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the district attorney’s office said. No further information has been released.
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Pintarnya, an Indonesian employment platform that goes beyond job matching by offering financial services along with full-time and side-gig opportunities, said it has raised a $16.7 million Series A round.
The funding was led by Square Peg with participation from existing investors Vertex Venture Southeast Asia & India and East Ventures.
Ghirish Pokardas, Nelly Nurmalasari, and Henry Hendrawan founded Pintarnya in 2022 to tackle two of the biggest challenges Indonesians face daily: earning enough and borrowing responsibly.
“Traditionally, mass workers in Indonesia find jobs offline through job fairs or word of mouth, with employers buried in paper applications and candidates rarely hearing back. For borrowing, their options are often limited to family/friend or predatory lenders with harsh collection practices,” Henry Hendrawan, co-founder of Pintarnya, told TechCrunch. “We digitize job matching with AI to make hiring faster and we provide workers with safer, healthier lending options — designed around what they can reasonably afford, rather than pushing them deeper into debt.”
Pintarnya tackles this challenge by partnering with asset-backed lenders to offer secured loans, using collateral such as gold, electronics, or vehicles, Hendrawan added.
Since its seed funding in 2022, the platform currently serves over 10 million job seeker users and 40,000 employers nationwide. Its revenue has increased almost fivefold year-over-year and expects to reach break-even by the end of the year, Hendrawn noted. Pintarnya primarily serves users aged 21 to 40, most of whom have a high school education or a diploma below university level. The startup aims to focus on this underserved segment, given the large population of blue-collar and informal workers in Indonesia.
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“Through the journey of building employment services, we discovered that our users needed more than just jobs — they needed access to financial services that traditional banks couldn’t provide,” said Hendrawan. “We digitize job matching with AI to make hiring faster and we provide workers with safer, healthier lending options — designed around what they can reasonably afford, rather than pushing them deeper into debt.”
image credits: Pintarnya (Founders of Pintarnya Ghirish Pokardas, Nelly Nurmalasari, and Henry Hendrawan)
While Indonesia already has job platforms like JobStreet, Kalibrr, and Glints, these primarily cater to white-collar roles, which represent only a small portion of the workforce, according to Hendrawan. Pintarnya’s platform is designed specifically for blue-collar workers, offering tailored experiences such as quick-apply options for walk-in interviews, affordable e-learning on relevant skills, in-app opportunities for supplemental income, and seamless connections to financial services like loans.
The same trend is evident in Indonesia’s fintech sector, which similarly caters to white-collar or upper-middle-class consumers. Conventional credit scoring models for loans, which rely on steady monthly income and bank account activity, often leave blue-collar workers overlooked by existing fintech providers, Hendrawan explained.
When asked about which fintech services are most in demand, Hendrawan mentioned, “Given their employment status, lending is the most in-demand financial service for Pintarnya’s users today. We are planning to ‘graduate’ them to micro-savings and investments down the road through innovative products with our partners.”
The new funding will enable Pintarnya to strengthen its platform technology and broaden its financial service offerings through strategic partnerships. With most Indonesian workers employed in blue-collar and informal sectors, the co-founders see substantial growth opportunities in the local market. Leveraging their extensive experience in managing businesses across Southeast Asia, they are also open to exploring regional expansion when the timing is right.
“Our vision is for Pintarnya to be the everyday companion that empowers Indonesians to not only make ends meet today, but also plan, grow, and upgrade their lives tomorrow … In five years, we see Pintarnya as the go-to super app for Indonesia’s workers, not just for earning income, but as a trusted partner throughout their life journey,” Hendrawan said. “We want to be the first stop when someone is looking for work, a place that helps them upgrade their skills, and a reliable guide as they make financial decisions.”
Known for its premium handhelds that often go for more than $1,000, Ayaneo announced a higher-end version of the first handheld to release under its more affordable sub-brand called KONKR. Ayaneo revealed the new Android gaming handheld, called the Pocket Fit Elite, in a YouTube video that detailed most of its specs.
The Pocket Fit Elite will be built with a six-inch 1080p display that has a 144Hz refresh rate, an 8,000 mAh battery, and Hall effect joysticks and triggers. However, Ayaneo didn’t confirm what processor it will use for the Pocket Fit Elite, whose name could be a nod towards the inclusion of the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. We’re expecting a more powerful chip than the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, which Ayaneo said will be used for the Pocket Fit base model that was announced in July. Looking at the two models, the unrevealed processor for the Pocket Fit Elite will be the main difference.
Unlike the Ayaneo 3 and its $1,399 starting price, the Pocket Fit Elite will start at less than $399, while the Pocket Fit will be even cheaper with a sub-$329 starting price. Ayaneo said in its latest YouTube video that it’s in the final preparation stage for the Pocket Fit launch, which will be sometime in September.
One of the big new announcements coming out of Google’s Pixel 10 launch this week was that the Fitbit app is about to get a massive redesign and, after spending some time playing around with it and getting an overview of all of the new features, I think Google is putting together something that’s going to be incredibly helpful, but bordering on information overload.
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The Fitbit app as it exists today is relatively simple and easy to understand. You get your core metrics in a customizable view with deeper insights on a tap. That simplicity is a huge part of the appeal for me, personally, and makes the experience feel very approachable. That’s opposed to some other health apps which, as someone who’s trying to be more healthy and active but doesn’t care about every little detail, can often be overwhelming.
With its major Material 3 Expressive redesign in the works, Google is definitely adjusting its approach.
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The new Fitbit app redesign consists of four tabs – Today, Health, Sleep, and Fitness – and is predictably packed with AI. A huge part of the focus is using AI to create a “coach” that’s heavily personalized to you and your needs/condition, and is accessible everywhere. There’s a floating button that can be used at any time to ask questions, while each key health metric includes a shortcut to ask your AI coach specifically about that data. Beyond that, the UI as a whole shows a lot more information at a glance, rather than making you dig for it.
In playing around with the Fitbit redesign at Google’s event this week, I was pretty impressed overall. I think that this redesign is going to prove helpful to a lot of people. But my one concern is that there’s just so much going on here.
The data itself is already much more advanced – at least a glance – compared to the Fitbit app we have today, but the bigger thing that kept my focus were the huge text blocks of AI-generated insights. The app is absolutely packed with information like this and, while it’s all helpful, it’s also a lot to take in.
On the main screens – “Today” and “Sleep” especially – I was seeing massive paragraphs that took up a quarter of the display. That’s all well and good, but unless you’re hunting for this information, it’s a ton to take in and, at least for me, my eyes just wanted to glaze over it. Then there’s the interface for talking to your coach. Like any AI chatbot, it can be long-winded, and Fitbit was no exception. Again, unless you’re deeply invested in the information, it’s just so much to dig through.
The sleep tabFitbit’s AI coach
All of that said, I do still think the new Fitbit redesign and its AI insights will be incredibly helpful. I also think there are some really simple tweaks that could improve this. For one, condense the AI summaries in the main UI to a sentence or two. In the coach chatbot, have it default to shorter explanations and then have a button that lets it go wild with a more in-depth response that doubles as a novel. That’s a much better way, at least in my eyes, to split the difference between the “casual” users and those more invested in health training.
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A Massachusetts man convicted in 1991 of murdering his neighbor after a party on the day after Christmas was denied parole for a third time by state officials earlier this month.
Christopher Berry, 53, has served 37 years of his life sentence for the killing of his Saugus neighbor, 87-year-old Virginia Woodward, on Dec. 26, 1987.
Berry, then a 16-year-old, hosted a small party at his home, drinking beer and smoking marijuana, as well as consuming Xanax and mescaline, before getting into a physical altercation with his father, according to documents filed with the state’s parole board.
After the fight, his father physically removed him from the apartment and told him not to come back. Berry then decided to break into Woodward’s home, located across the street, to steal property and money.
“After gaining entry, Mr. Berrry went into her kitchen and drank vodka,” parole documents state. “He then found Ms. Woodward lying in bed. With a butcher knife, Mr. Berry stabbed Ms. Woodward eight times in her head, chest, abdomen, upper arms, and hands. Mr. Berry then smoked a cigarette, which he extinguished on her forehead.”
Berry went home, and after authorities learned of Woodward’s death the following day, he was arrested shortly after.
On Aug. 13, the state’s parole board denied Berry parole and he is eligible for another review in two years. It’s the third time since 2015 that state officials have denied him parole.
Court decision grants possibility of parole
An Essex County jury found Berry guilty of first-degree murder on Oct. 4, 1991, and a judge sentenced him to life in prison without possibility of parole. He was also convicted of armed burglary with assault on an occupant and sentenced to a concurrent term in prison.
In 2013, however, the state’s Supreme Judicial Court made Berry and other defendants sentenced to life without parole as juveniles eligible for parole consideration after 15 years following its decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Diatchenko.
Berry appeared before the parole board in February and attorney Courtney Kenyon represented him, according to parole board documents.
What did parole board say?
The board’s decision found that “Mr. Berry needs continued work on self-development, specifically regarding his judgment and coping skills.”
The parole board said Berry continues to struggle with substance use and anger. The decision states he is encouraged to pursue programming to address his decision-making, coping skills, relapse prevention, and anger.
He is also encouraged to provide confirmation of renunciation from gang affiliation, the board wrote.
The parole board heard opposition testimony from Essex County Assistant District Attorney Dawn Masterson in opposition to parole, the decision states.
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Apple usually announces its new hardware in the fall, and this year is likely no different. The event is reported to be on September 9, and Apple is expected to release its iPhone 17 lineup, along with updates for the Apple Watch and AirPods.
As always, there are many rumors circulating, including bigger screens and improved cameras for the iPhone 17 models and the introduction of an ultra-thin iPhone Air that could replace the Plus model. More broadly, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that this will be the first of three planned years of major iPhone redesigns, with a foldable iPhone coming in 2026.
iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 is expected to get a significant makeover to align more closely with the Pro models. It could feature a slightly larger 6.3-inch screen, which is an increase of 0.2 inches compared to the iPhone 16, as well as a 120Hz display, a substantial upgrade from the current 60Hz. It’s also rumored to have a 24-megapixel front camera.
It could come in new colors: purple and green.
The Pro’s upgrades will be noticeable on the back of the phone, rumors suggest. Conceptual renderings show that the three rear cameras may be arranged in a rectangular bar that extends from one edge of the device to the other. The flash, light sensor, and microphone would be positioned far to the right side. Where the MagSafe charger is, the Apple logo is said to be centered for aesthetic reasons.
Notably, the iPhone 17 Pro may switch materials, potentially replacing the titanium band around the screen with aluminum. This could help Apple reduce costs as well as provide a lighter feel.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to see fewer upgrades, too, with the most significant change being a slightly thicker body, likely to accommodate a larger battery — which would be a huge win.
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According to leaker Instant Digital, the iPhone 17 is predicted to be priced around $800, and the Pro Max is expected to have a price tag of $1,250. New colors for the Pro models potentially include dark blue and copper.
The Pro model is expected to be priced around $1,050. However, a recent leak indicates that there will be fewer storage options compared to the 16 Pro. Users may lose the 128GB option and will only have three choices: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB, down from the typical four options.
While the primary focus will be on the iPhones themselves, Apple may announce new phone cases as a bonus. Three weeks before the event, a leak showed “TechWoven” iPhone Pro 17 cases, featuring a higher quality woven material compared to the discontinued “FineWoven” line of fabric cases Apple released in 2023. The leak also shows that the cases may come with a crossbody strap.
iPhone Air
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The most widely discussed rumor is that Apple might be introducing its slimmest phone ever, the iPhone Air, which may replace the iPhone Plus.
This rumored device is said to have a profile thickness of 5.5 mm, making it about 0.08 inches thinner than current iPhones. It’ll also feature a 6.6-inch screen.
This move appears to be Apple’s response to the trend of slimmer smartphones, following in the footsteps of other companies like Samsung and Huawei. The iPhone Air could potentially outshine the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, which measures 5.8 mm thick. Additionally, it may pave the way for Apple’s long-rumored foldable phone, predicted to launch in September 2026.
While the thin design is stylish, it would come with some compromises. Based on the renders we’ve seen, the Air is expected to have only one rear camera lens, unlike the Plus, which has two. There are also rumors that there may not be enough space for a speaker at the bottom, meaning the only audio source could be the front earpiece at the top.
Reports suggest the device will be priced at $950 and will be available in black, silver, and light gold.
Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3
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After a two-year wait, there are various rumors surrounding the Apple Watch Ultra 3, suggesting it will undergo significant changes. These may include faster charging speeds, 5G support, and satellite connectivity. Additionally, it’s speculated that the watch will feature a larger display.
One of the most exciting potential upgrades for both the Ultra 3 and Series 11 is the incorporation of blood pressure monitoring capabilities. This feature would notify users if their blood pressure levels are too high or too low. Apple is also considering adding a sleep apnea feature. However, according to Bloomberg’s Gurman, the company may need to delay the release of these features for further tweaks.
Apple recently announced that a redesigned blood oxygen feature is rolling out to some Series 8, 10, and Ultra watches. This leads us to think the Ultra 3 may also get the capability, but the company didn’t mention if it would be available in watchOS 26 in its announcement.
The third generation of Apple Watch SE isn’t expected to receive major updates, aside from possibly a larger display. There continue to be reports of a plastic version being introduced, according to Gurman.
Rumored prices for the watches are: $250 for the Apple Watch SE 3, $400 for the Series 11, and $800 for the Ultra 3.
AirPods Pro 3
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After the release of the AirPods Pro 2 in 2022, it’s about time for an upgrade, and Apple might just be ready to deliver. Rumors suggest that the AirPods Pro 3 will feature a sleeker design, touch-sensitive controls, smaller earbuds, and a slimmer case. Additionally, the H3 chip is expected to enhance active noise cancellation and adaptive audio.
This story has been updated to include additional rumors.
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Overwatch 2 console players will officially be able to use a keyboard and mouse starting with the release of Season 18. In posted ahead of the new season, the Overwatch 2 team says matchmaking pools will be tweaked slightly so players are sorted into a Mouse and Keyboard Pool and a Controller Pool. Those playing on a console using keyboard and mouse (KBM) inputs will be paired with PC players and other KBM console players, while the Controller Pool will be reserved only for console players using a controller. Season 18 arrives on August 26.
For players who switch to the Mouse and Keyboard Pool, “your internal MMR, skill ratings and ranks for all game modes will be separate from your statistics in the Controller Pool,” according to the patch notes. This group won’t have access to aim assist, as has been the case and will continue to be for PC players using a controller. KBM players will have to accept the prompt to switch to that pool in order to play, or manually switch in the Gameplay Options menu.
The Google TV app is rolling out a new update on Android that delivers a Material 3 Expressive redesign that also causes some problems for the phone-based remote.
Live in version 4.39 of the Google TV app for Android, the Material 3 Expressive redesign brings a fresh coat of paint to the app, as well as an entirely new page.
The “Highlights” tab that contains new releases, web articles, and more, has been swapped with “Hot & New,” page that instead solely shows new releases. The new design features auto-playing (silent) clips, summaries, and prominent buttons for “Add to watchlist” and “Share” buttons.
The “For You” tab remains overall similar, but with some more Material You colors, including on the search button. Pages for movies and shows also pick up a lot of added color to match the art from the actual content as well. The new phone remote for Google TV has also been updated, now acting as a full page rather than a sliding pane.
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The remote, notably, is partially broken in this release.
The long-press gesture on the “select” button on longer works, preventing access to some menus in apps like YouTube. Some users noticed this earlier today, and we’ve also been able to confirm that it worked in prior versions, but does not in the latest release. Hopefully, that’s a bug Google will fix quickly.
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