Lifestyle News: 9 August 2025 - 17 August 2025

November 18, 2025, 4:56 AM EST. YouTube Music is testing a new feature called Find in playlist that lets users search for specific tracks inside a playlist without scrolling. The option appears in the playlist's three-dot overflow menu, just below Shuffle play, and requires typing the song name to jump directly to it. So far, the rollout is limited to select iPhone users on app version 8.45.3, with no confirmed Android release date. Google is conducting A/B testing, so accessibility varies by account. The feature currently works only with standard playlists, not radio playlists in your library. If widely adopted, it could streamline navigation across long collections, with expansion to more playlists and platforms expected later.

November 18, 2025, 4:46 AM EST. Tesla dodged a class-action claim alleging pervasive race harassment at its Fremont factory, but the company now faces hundreds of individual lawsuits. Stanford law expert William Gould IV notes limited live testimony and argues Tesla's resources make the class-action decision meaningful. Former assembly-line worker Marcus Vaughn alleges Black coworkers faced slurs, graffiti, and nooses, with Tesla failing to investigate after his written complaints and firing him for a supposed 'negative attitude.' The case dovetails with EEOC charges and a suit from the California Department of Fair Employment & Housing. Plaintiffs' lawyers say they already filed more than 500 suits and plan to exceed 900, turning a decertification victory into a broader wave of claims against Tesla.

November 18, 2025, 4:44 AM EST. Google is rolling out an integrated live video experience for emergency calls as part of the November Google Play Services update. The feature extends Pixel safety tools-Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, and Crisis Alerts-by letting dispatchers request and access a real-time video feed during an emergency. Users can choose to share video with responders, potentially improving response times with a clearer view of the situation. As with prior options to record and share emergency clips, the video may not be stored on the user's device, though dispatchers could save it on their end if needed. Exact behavior will be clarified once the update goes live.

November 18, 2025, 4:42 AM EST. U.S. stocks slipped for a third straight session as investors fretted about interest-rate cuts while awaiting Nvidia's highly anticipated earnings. The Nasdaq Composite fell more than 0.8%, the S&P 500 slipped 0.9%, and the Dow dropped about 1.2%. Nvidia's results, seen as a litmus test for AI spending and Big Tech valuations, will set the tone this week. Berkshire Hathaway revealed a roughly $5 billion stake in Alphabet, a rare tech bet from the conglomerate that gave Alphabet a lift. Traders also eye the delayed September jobs report due Thursday, with rate-cut expectations narrowing to around 45%. Meanwhile, retailers from Walmart to Home Depot brace for earnings, and Bitcoin trades near the lower end of its recent range as crypto markets stagnate.

November 18, 2025, 4:40 AM EST. Anker's MagGo 3-in-1 charging station is now about $70, featuring a Qi2-certified 15W wireless pad, a dedicated Apple Watch charger, and room for AirPods or other wireless earbuds. The minimalist stand supports MagSafe-compatible iPhones (13/14/15) and most Apple Watches, with an anti-slip pad to keep devices from overlapping. It includes a 40W USB-C wall charger and a 5-ft USB-C cable. The deal is limited-time and open to both Prime and non-Prime members, offering a clutter-free, single solution for charging iPhone, Watch, and earbuds.