Week ending August 31, 2026
Here is JmaoBlogs weekly snapshot of the two leading films at the U.S. box office and a noteworthy consumer-tech gadget from the last seven days.
U.S. Box Office
No. 1: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Last seven days: $53,406,902. Total theatrical run: $869,307,928. Days in theaters: 28. The weekly chart reports 4,006 theaters.
Watch the trailer below.
Runner-up: Insidious: Out of the Further
Last seven days: $33,530,107. Total theatrical run: $33,530,107. Days in theaters: 7. The weekly chart reports 3,303 theaters.
Watch the trailer below.
View the complete weekly chart at The Numbers.
Tech Gadget of the Week: The upside of a laptop having two charging ports (and why some don't)
The upside of a laptop having two charging ports (and why some don't) is this week's consumer-tech selection from Engadget.
There are some good reasons you might want to look for a laptop with multiple USB-C ports next time you upgrade.
Read the original Engadget story — The upside of a laptop having two charging ports (and why some don't) (published August 31, 2026).
The video below provides an additional look at the selected product.
See more in the video below.