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Ex-partner rejects $40 million NDA to appear in Musk documentary
Ashley St Clair, an ex-partner of Elon Musk and mother of his 13th child, has revealed she turned down an alleged $40 million non-disclosure agreement so that she could speak in “Musk”, a near four-hour documentary by Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney that premiered at the Venice Film Festival. St Clair, a former right-wing commentator who…
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What is considered good speed for home internet and how can you test it?
Choosing the right home internet package can be tricky because the amount of speed needed varies by household, and getting it wrong means either a frustrating connection or overpaying for capacity that goes unused. Engadget sets out baseline guidance to help consumers match their needs to available ISP packages, explaining the difference between download and…
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Channel 4 to cut 300 jobs in largest restructure yet
Channel 4 is preparing to cut around 300 jobs, roughly a quarter of its workforce, in the biggest round of layoffs in its 43-year history, as new chief executive Priya Dogra pushes through sweeping cost-cutting and a strategic overhaul. Dogra, who succeeded Alex Mahon in March, addressed staff at an all-staff meeting to set out…
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Donald Trump shares doctored footage of King Charles to falsely suggest he ignored fainting Asda worker
Donald Trump shared a doctored video clip on his Truth Social account appearing to show King Charles ignoring an Asda worker who fainted during a 2020 visit, in what seems to be an attempt to portray Trump as more caring by comparison. The edited footage cuts away before showing that Charles actually tried to catch…
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Congress spends $7 trillion. Here’s how that math works out if you think of just $100
An opinion piece in Fox News reframes the US federal budget by scaling 2025’s roughly $7 trillion in spending down to a $100 bill, aiming to make the scale of government spending and borrowing more relatable to ordinary Americans. The author argues that the exercise exposes an unsustainable pattern: the government borrowed heavily to cover…
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How to update your GPU drivers in Windows 11
– Engadget has published a guide explaining several ways to update graphics card (GPU) drivers on a Windows 11 PC, noting that while such updates rarely bring exciting new features, they are important for fixing bugs and ensuring optimal performance, particularly for gaming. – The simplest method is through Settings > Windows Update, though this…
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Longstanding Franchises, Distinctive New IPs Help French Animation Industry Weather Market Slowdown
French animation companies are pushing new intellectual property and beloved franchises to help the sector navigate a broader industry slowdown marked by budget cuts and labour shortages, according to executives speaking at the Unifrance Rendez-Vous market in Le Havre. Firms such as Xilam Animation and Mediawan Kids & Family say the answer lies not purely…
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Elon Musk’s Ex Ashley St. Clair on Rejecting a $40 Million NDA and Participating in ‘Musk’ Doc: ‘I Hope the Risk in Trying to Fight Back Helps a Little Bit’
At a Venice Film Festival press conference, Ashley St. Clair, an ex-partner of Elon Musk, discussed her decision to turn down a reported $40 million non-disclosure agreement so she could appear in Alex Gibney’s new documentary “Musk”. St. Clair, who gave birth to Musk’s 13th child last year, said accepting the payout would have compromised…