Oil prices edge lower after White House says Trump and Xi discussed Strait of Hormuz
The big picture: Oil prices hover around $100 after White House... — signals changing business strategies.
Plus, check out the album's first single "I'm your girl right?" Tove Lo Announces New Album ESTRUS, 2026 Tour Dates Chris Coplan
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
‘Chile ’76’ director Manuela Martelli returns to Cannes with a drama whose 9-year-old protagonist has an insider’s view of a missing-person case and the lies spun around it.
Why it matters: ‘The Meltdown’ Review: Truth Is a Rare Commodity... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The BAFTA-winning creative team behind Amandaland have revealed secrets behind separating the hit BBC spin-off from its origin series, Motherland. Speaking at the BBC Comedy Festival, co-creator Holly Walsh said the secret lies in the characters, especially the lead, played by...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Of 33 current smartphones tested, the iPhone 17 Pro offered the fastest overall charging speed, when wired and wireless charging times are averaged. Apple also took four out of the five top places when it came to wireless charging speeds specifically, with manufacturing pre...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
EXCLUSIVE: Cambodian production house Sastra Film International is attending Cannes for the first time with a library of horror titles, including its first push into English-language production with supernatural horror title Faceless. Directed by Jeremiah Kipp, the film stars...
Deadline reports: Cambodia’s Sastra Film Makes Cannes Debut With English... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The top three wireless service providers in the US are teaming up to eliminate coverage dead zones. AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile are forming a joint venture that will involve satellites, though the announcement is light on specifics. more…
The big picture: Your iPhone might soon have zero dead zones... — is one to watch for the industry.
Uber plans to open two new engineering campuses with a capacity of nearly 10,000 people in India by the end of 2027.
TechCrunch reports: Uber to open 2 campuses in India to... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The legendary rocker pioneered his overdriven sound with Marshall amps in 1966 The post Marshall honour Jimi Hendrix with 60th anniversary “cosmic-inspired” amps and speakers appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Marshall honour Jimi Hendrix with 60th anniversary “cosmic-inspired”... taps into a cultural moment.
Strictly Limited, in partnership with Gentle Troll, today shared plans about a physical release for Tavern Talk on Nintendo Switch. The game will have a limited edition and deluxe edition. Alternatively, for those that don’t want the game but are only interested in the extras ...
Why it matters: Tavern Talk receiving Nintendo Switch physical release may set a new standard for the genre.
Shrinking concluded its third season just last month, but thanks to a new update from star Harrison Ford, it sounds like the wait for season 4 could be surprisingly short. more…
Why it matters: Shrinking season 4 just got a big release... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Will Smith is slated to star in “Supermax,” an action thriller directed by “Halloween” filmmaker David Gordon Green. Amazon MGM acquired the worldwide rights to the movie from Miramax for $70 million, according to Deadline, which broke the news of the deal. The studio won’t be...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Versant, the portfolio of TV networks spun out from Comcast, reported earnings for its first quarter as an independent company.
The big picture: Versant stock jumps 10% after company's Q1 report... — signals changing business strategies.
Dyson has announced a new air purifying bladeless fan that's its first to incorporate an AI-powered camera for tracking the location of people in a room. Dyson already uses a mix of cameras and AI in its robovacs, but since the new Find+Follow Purifier Cool is stationary and n...
The Verge reports: Dyson put a camera on its purifier so... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.
The big picture: 'Floating armoury' ship reportedly hijacked by Iran — could reshape the global order.
Fresh off the Cannes world premiere of “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” Hannah Einbinder joined Variety’s Angelique Jackson at the Kering Women in Motion Talks to discuss Jane Schoenbrun’s queer slasher, the final season of “Hacks” and the importance of speaking up for ...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
A new analysis of student test scores reveals that American schools were in a "learning recession" for seven years before the COVID-19 pandemic, with student test scores in math and reading on a steady decline since 2013. This reversal ended two decades of progress, according ...
Why it matters: 'Learning recession' in US schools predates pandemic: Report advances our understanding of the world.
Wearing headphones every day has a greater effect on your ears than you might think. But your devices likely have features to help.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this is one to watch for the industry.
Workers and students in the U.S. say they're skeptical of AI due to moral, privacy or accuracy concerns, the CNBC and SurveyMonkey Quarterly AI and Jobs Survey finds.
Why it matters: 65% of workers have avoided using AI for... hints at where the money is moving.
Xbox Mode brings a console-style experience to PC gaming with a unified library, improved performance, and controller-focused features.
The big picture: Embrace the Gamepad on Your Gaming PC: The... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
As of May 14, the Lego Icons 'The Lord of The Rings': Balrog Book Nook Kit is on sale at Amazon for $108.99. This is 16% off its list price of $129.99.
The big picture: The Lego The Lord of The Rings: Balrog... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Access to the world's second largest economy for U.S. tech companies and talks on critical minerals could be key points of discussion.
The big picture: Trump-Xi summit could hinge on these two crucial... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Images of the sleek keels, elegant planks, and dragon-headed prows of Viking longships have been reproduced countless times on postcards, book covers, souvenirs and in television shows and movies.
Why it matters: The high‑tech shipbuilding methods that helped Vikings dominate... opens new research frontiers.
Swimming among the corals of the Great Barrier Reef is a fish that could be a doppelganger for the famous Sesame Street character Mr. Snuffleupagus. This bright orange-red, hairy, long-snouted ghost pipefish is a new species that has been hiding in plain sight for years, often...
The big picture: Hairy new fish species discovered in the Great... — opens new research frontiers.
The new tools will help s&box’s devs "identify and discourage the AI Slop" that's currently littering the game's discovery tab
Why it matters: s&box’s New Update Punishes AI Slop Content By... may set a new standard for the genre.
Alibaba's technical report on Qwen-Image-2.0 breaks down how the image model compresses images twice as aggressively as most competitors, stabilizes training with a reworked transformer, and uses a dedicated module that automatically expands short user input into detailed prom...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this could accelerate the AI arms race.
Amazon has the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 monitor on sale for $479.99, saving you $120 on a 240Hz QD-OLED display.
Why it matters: I found the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 gaming... signals a shift in how we use technology.
EXCLUSIVE: Here’s a big one. Will Smith has just committed to star in David Gordon Green-directed action-thriller Supermax, about two FBI agents investigating a murder that’s taken place in the world’s most secure prison. In a deal pegged in the $70M range, Amazon MGM Studios...
Why it matters: Will Smith To Star As FBI Agent In... could reshape the box office conversation.
A girl is among at least seven killed in Ukraine's capital in massive Russian drone and missile attacks, officials say.
Bottom line from BBC World: this has global implications.
Investors may be mistaking privilege for competence, rewarding privately educated CEOs with lower perceived risk despite no evidence they perform or behave differently.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
After two delays, it looks like Grand Theft Auto 6 is finally entering the home straight. If newly leaked pre-order details are any indication, it seems developer Rockstar is feeling pretty certain about GTA 6's November release date. Read more
Eurogamer reports: After numerous delays, new GTA 6 pre-order leaks... — this is generating hype in the community.
Gap Inc. has enlisted former Paramount executive Lourdes Arocho as part of the retailer’s “Fashiontainment” strategy to ink partnerships for its apparel brands in music, TV, film, sports and more. Arocho will join the company May 15 as senior VP and head of licensing, reportin...
The big picture: Gap Inc. Hires Another Ex-Paramount Exec in Push... — is generating industry buzz.
As senior vp & head of licensing, Lourdes Arocho will "connect the company more deeply to entertainment, sports, and the cultural moments shaping conversation."
Why it matters: Gap’s Fashiontainment Push: Pam Kaufman Brings in Fellow... is generating industry buzz.
Eight years after Cate Blanchett, Agnes Varda and other female filmmakers demonstrated on the steps of the Palais, women directors have made some gains across the festival, except in the one section that matters most: “There is still the perception that auteurs are men.”
Why it matters: At Cannes, Women Directors Still Struggle to Break... is generating industry buzz.
Moving legal studies from the textbook to the digital arena, a new AI-based model for K-12 learning is taking shape at the University of Florida. In his graduate-level school law course, Chris Thomas, J.D., Ph.D., has found a way to deepen his students' legal comprehension by ...
The big picture: 'PrincipalGPT' creates a new AI blueprint for legal... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The tour will feature two sets: a performance of the full album, followed by "all our favs." Be Your Own Pet Announce 20th Anniversary Tour for Self-Titled Debut Chris Coplan
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this taps into a cultural moment.
A massive new two-year study suggests the gap between how the elderly seem and how they feel may be more damaging than we all think.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
If you use the ChatGPT desktop app on Mac, you’ll be forced to update it sometime between now and June 12. That’s due to a security breach involving two OpenAI employee devices … more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of May 14, 2026. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Outbound, Sektori, Smalland, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Retail Outbound – $24.99 R-Type Dimensions 3 – $34.9...
The big picture: Nintendo Download – May 14, 2026 (North America)... — may set a new standard for the genre.
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 214,438 Switch OLED – 16,580 PS5 Digital Edition – 16,539 Switch Lite – 16,039 Switch – 7,960 PS5 Pro – 5,248 PS5 – 1,973 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 352 Xbox Series S – 97 Xbox Series X – 64 For co...
Nintendo Everything reports: Famitsu sales (4/27/26 – 5/10/26) – big numbers... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The UK economy is showing resilience – it’s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.
BBC Business reports: Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
More than 60% of the United States is experiencing drought conditions, with more than 20% in an extreme drought. Andrew Ellis, a climatologist at Virginia Tech said the current conditions are among the worst in decades because the combination of intensity and aerial coverage i...
The big picture: More than half of US faces worst drought... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Director Sébastien Laudenbach on adapting Bizet’s Carmen for a young audience, why he set out to make a movie he’d never quite finish — and what failure can teach children.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
Amazon has the MTG Foundations Play Booster Box for $129.99, beating TCGplayer and Walmart prices.
Why it matters: The Magic: The Gathering Foundations Play Booster Box... could change how developers build software.
The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.
Bottom line from BBC World: this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
A new set photo from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie might have just teased a very important cast addition: the Hylian retriever. Spotted by Dexerto, an X user named SILENTPRINCESS posted an alleged behind-the-scenes photo for the live-action film, with a dog named Clay...
The big picture: Legend Of Zelda Movie May Feature A Very... — is generating hype in the community.
Cisco delivered the latest blowout quarter thanks to AI spending, and chipmaker Cerebras is making its public debut.
Why it matters: Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in... reflects a broader economic trend.
Film i Väst has presented eight new co-productions at Cannes, including Lone Scherfig’s romantic spy thriller “Honeytrap,” Levan Akin’s next film “Summer in Heat” and “Ruben,” a documentary about Ruben Östlund. For her 12th film, Scherfig (“Italians for Beginners,” “An Educati...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Two new mainstream Dell laptops with slim, all-metal designs make their debut, too.
The big picture: Dell Is Out With an Alienware Laptop You... — could change how developers build software.
The Motorola Razr Fold faces tough competition from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but still manages to stand out.
The big picture: I compared Samsung, Motorola, and Google's premium foldable... — could change how developers build software.
The new Razr Fold is one of my favorite phones I've used in 2026, thanks to its stunning displays, stellar cameras, and top-tier hardware.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
I was skeptical, but Motorola's first book-style foldable makes a striking debut, thanks to its sleek design, solid cameras and impressive battery life.
Bottom line from CNET: this could change how developers build software.
Order of the Sinking Star will be appearing on Nintendo Switch 2, Arc Games and Thekla revealed today. It’s due out later in 2026. Order of the Sinking Star is a puzzle adventure game. Jonathan Blow, who was behind Braid and The Witness, is working on the project. Lots of deta...
The big picture: Order of the Sinking Star coming to Nintendo... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Law enforcement is a critical aspect of ensuring safety in communities. However, unjustified harm has been associated with law enforcement throughout history, resulting in tension between police and communities.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Whether it's artificial intelligence programs or the Amazon rainforest, people often experience gratitude or protectiveness toward non-human entities because they perceive these entities as having good intentions, according to research published in the journal Emotion.
The big picture: We keep thanking machines and forests for one... — advances our understanding of the world.
The potent pollution from so-called megaconstellation satellite systems launched en masse into space since 2019 will account for nearly half (42%) of the total climate impact of space sector pollution by the end of the decade, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Sola Media has acquired global sales rights to animated feature film “Fast Forward,” and will be unveiling first footage at the Cannes Film Market. The project is produced by Jørgen Storm Rosenberg at 74 Entertainment, in co-production with Expanse, where Fredrik Fottland serv...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
A couple of new super-faces are coming to Metropolis. Variety can exclusively reveal the first trailer for Season 3 of Adult Swim’s “My Adventures With Superman,” which introduces the evil Cyborg Superman and young hero Superboy to the series. The new season premieres on Satur...
Why it matters: ‘My Adventures With Superman’ Season 3 Trailer: Cyborg... is generating industry buzz.
TV Shows often become a huge commitment, not only of your time, but of your emotional investment to the characters. As years go on, trying to keep that momentum going is difficult, not to mention that certain stories shouldn’t be several seasons long. But if something has the ...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this taps into what audiences want right now.
Mumblecore continues to grow into new genre offshoots. This year’s Sinner Supper Club has already been called both “mumblegore” and “mumblequeer,” but Nora Kaye and Daisy Rosato, who co-wrote and directed the movie, seem happy to embrace all the mumbles while taking things in ...
Why it matters: Sinner Supper Club Is a Queer Mumblecore Movie... captures the public's attention.
EXCLUSIVE: The BlackStar Film Festival returns in August, for its 15th edition, and it will do so with a new look. Maori Karmael Holmes, the festival’s founder, and her team have partnered with the blue-chip New York design firm Pacific to reimagine the event’s visual identit...
Why it matters: BlackStar Film Festival Sets Rebrand Ahead Of Milestone... could reshape the box office conversation.
Puerto Rico’s native son, René Pérez Joglar, better known as Residente to his legions of fans, has dominated the music industry for decades — and now he’s looking to disrupt Hollywood. Residente, a four-time Grammy and 29-time Latin Grammy Award winner, is gearing up to make h...
The big picture: Latin Music Icon Residente Reveals How He Built... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
EXCLUSIVE: ReelShort, the microdrama service based in L.A., has set a date on the next instalment of its popular Bound By… romantic drama-meets-mafia franchise. Bound By Love will debut in two weeks on May 28 on the ReelShort app, and we’ve got exclusive artwork above and a po...
The big picture: ReelShort Sets Release Date For ‘Bound By Love’,... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Central European Media Enterprises has joined the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the coalition tasked with fighting piracy worldwide. CME is a media and entertainment company operating in Central and Eastern Europe. It operates television stations in Bulgaria, Croa...
Why it matters: Central European Media Enterprises Joins ACE Anti-Piracy Coalition may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Colombian artist revealed the gender of his second baby in an exclusive interview with Billboard.
Billboard reports: Maluma & His Girlfriend Are Having a Boy:... — this shows where the music business is headed.
I remember a time when Alienware refused to make a thinner laptop - the company didn't want to compromise on its builds. But today, Dell is slapping the Alienware name on a piece of hardware that sounds utterly watered down. It's partly RAMageddon's fault. The new five-pound A...
The Verge reports: Dell and RAMageddon are watering down the Alienware... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
For a phone that gets a lot right, the Motorola Razr Fold is frustratingly hard to recommend. The Razr Fold is the company's first book-style foldable, and it enters the US market with something not currently available on the competition: truly excellent battery life that riva...
Why it matters: The Razr Fold is stuck in the middle is one to watch for the industry.
The entry-level Alienware 15 starts at $1,299 with an AMD CPU or $1,349 for an Intel config.
Why it matters: Alienware's first affordable gaming laptop is arriving at... is one to watch for the industry.
The Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop uses last-gen Intel, AMD, and Nvidia components to bring the brand to a wider audience and replace Dell's former G-Series notebooks.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
After a few years of flip phone-only foldables, Motorola is finally releasing a book-style device in the Razr Fold. I’ve been keen to use it after a couple of early looks at trade shows earlier this year and, now that I’ve been using it as my main phone for the past week, I’m ...
The big picture: I used the Motorola Razr Fold for a... — is one to watch for the industry.
Motorola’s new Razr foldables are now available for pre-order in the US, with flip phones and the book-style Razr Fold shipping later this month. more…
9to5Google reports: Motorola Razr (2026) and Razr Fold pre-orders open,... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Four, count 'em, four, great hosts.
PC Gamer reports: The PC Gaming Show returns with both new... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
As dazzling Venus dominates the evening sky, May is the perfect moment to start a months-long love affair with the brightest planet.
Why it matters: That bright light after sunset? Venus is starting... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
In a role reversal, investment dollars in AI security startups exceeded the value of AI acquisitions in 1Q26 by more than $1 billion, a rare occurrence.
The big picture: AI Drives Cybersecurity Investments, Widening 'Valley of Death' — should prompt a review of your own security.
From the return of Miranda Priestly to the evolution of Andy Sachs, we explore how "The Devil Wears Prada 2" captures legacy sequel gold.
The big picture: Why ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is the... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Motorola's Razr Fold is an impressive first swing at a book-style foldable for Motorola, but it's a tough market these days.
Mashable reports: I liked the Motorola Razr Fold, but it... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Dell announced its new entry-level Alienware gaming laptop on May 14. The Alienware 15 is now available starting at $1,299.99.
Bottom line from Mashable: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The hyped alien math-rock duo drew a huge crowd to TGE Beach stage alongside Ribbon Skirt and Girl In The Year Above. Check out photos, footage and what went down The post Angine de Poitrine kick off The Great Escape 2026 with surreal, raucous opening party presented by NME ap...
Bottom line from NME: this shows where the music business is headed.
How open is open source code, really?
PC Gamer reports: 'Bambu Labs, go f*** yourself': 3D printing company... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Watch fans spent a week falling in love with colorful Royal Oak wristwatches that didn’t exist—then the real thing arrived. Now, fantasy is becoming a manufacturing opportunity.
Bottom line from Wired: this reshapes the tech landscape.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have agreed to work together under a new joint venture that aims to end wireless dead zones in the US. The partnership was announced today as an "agreement in principle," but if finalized would see the three carrier companies pooling their ground-ba...
The Verge reports: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon team up to eliminate... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
An album with nary direction but plenty of hearts and guts. The Garden Announce New Album Bootleg, Share Bonkers New Single “5 Mile Ponytail”: Stream Chris Coplan
Why it matters: The Garden Announce New Album Bootleg, Share Bonkers... shows where the music business is headed.
If you're looking for a premium Chromebook from Lenovo or Acer, then we have more bad news from the global memory crisis.
The big picture: Lenovo and Acer quietly raise prices on premium... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Originally built to support the retail business, Schwartz Digits is now a trusted provider of secure data services to European businesses and governments.
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
New research into koala milk could prove crucial to future conservation of the iconic, yet endangered Australian species. The study, led by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Ph.D. candidate Manujaya W. Jayamanna Mohottige, is part of a larger project on koalas and their survival le...
Phys.org reports: Koala milk may hold key to better care... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting became the first senior minister to quit Starmer ’s Cabinet on Thursday.
The big picture: Starmer sees open rebellion break out, challenge incoming... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Xi asked “whether the two countries can transcend the ‘Thucydides Trap’ and forge a new model for relations between major powers.”
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning for the start of a high-stakes summit that runs through Friday.
Why it matters: Xi asks Trump if U.S. and China can... could affect investors and consumers alike.
“There is not an option for us to not have technology in schools,” said a Lower Merion School Board member, facing down a petition from 600 parents.
Why it matters: Parents want tech banned from schools. Teachers respond... could affect investors and consumers alike.
A new report claims that Amazon Games canceled a project in the works under the name Project Trident, which was a third-person comedic action game taking place in a nordic setting.The game, according to Eurogamer, would have involved a fictional parody company known as Valhall...
Why it matters: Amazon Canceled A Comedic Valhalla Game Featuring Thor... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Cygames is back with a new round of details for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, which cover new characters, summons, Conflux. Fraux and Fediel are new additions to the game, and we also have information about The World. Here’s the full roundup: Introducing Two New...
Nintendo Everything reports: Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok details new... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Christie’s called it a record price for a stone of its kind sold at auction.
Why it matters: ‘Ocean Dream’ diamond, largest blue-green stone of its... could affect investors and consumers alike.
The indie icons played songs including ‘Time Code’, ‘Devil In The Details’ and ‘Theme From Pinata’ for the first time in over two decades The post Watch Bright Eyes play classics ‘I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning’ and ‘Digital Ash in a Digital Urn’ in full as they kick off 21st an...
NME reports: Watch Bright Eyes play classics ‘I’m Wide Awake,... — this is making waves across platforms.
James Corden was in brutally honest mood this afternoon as he reflected on his least favorite Gavin & Stacey episode at the BBC Comedy Festival. “It’s a very very very bad half hour,” he said of Season 1 Episode 2 of his beloved BBC sitcom. “It’s an awful episode.” So why is C...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Bungie has announced the release date for Marathon's second season, which is bringing far-reaching progress wipes that'll reset its playerbase to the same starting point. Read more
Why it matters: Prepare for Marathon's first major progress wipe as... is generating hype in the community.
There’s been an epidemic in the past few years of iPhone thieves using scooters and electric bikes to snatch devices from the hands of their owners while they’re walking down the street. The reason this is the method of choice for thieves is because it enables them to grab ...
9to5Mac reports: iPhone thieves can get up to $800 more... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Tao Okamoto and Virginie Efira tell all about their epic two-hander, which weaves between Japanese and French language and, yes, runs well over three hours: “It's always best to see a good film that's three hours long, rather than a bad film that’s an hour and 20 minutes.”
Why it matters: Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘All of a Sudden’ Confronts Life,... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Children’s books are usually associated with imagination, adventure, and comforting bedtime stories, but some of them contain surprisingly dark ideas beneath the surface. Over the years, filmmakers have taken those eerie themes and transformed them into full horror movies fill...
Why it matters: 15 Horror Movies That Were Somehow Based on... captures the public's attention.
Trying to replicate China's graphite supply chain is a trap. We should look to the silicon anode technology already being manufactured in Washington state.
The big picture: I helped design the original Tesla battery. Here’s... — signals changing business strategies.
As boomers retire, a million viable businesses face uncertain futures. A growing movement of owners is choosing employee ownership — and rewriting legacy.
Why it matters: Newman’s Own CEO on steward ownership: succession when... reflects a broader economic trend.
The company is also trying to prevent driver problems before they happen with a new initiative.
Engadget reports: Windows Update will soon revert problematic drivers automatically — this is one to watch for the industry.
WTFilms has acquired worldwide rights for Pascal Plante’s “King’s Daughters,” a historical survival drama spiced with folk-horror undertones, starring Sandrine Bonnaire, Laurie Babin, Lauréna Thellier, Zoé Adjani and newcomer Marguerite Champoux. Plante previously directed cyb...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
AI is exposing Linux security holes faster than developers can patch them. Fragnesia is the latest. Here's what we know about it.
ZDNet reports: The third major Linux kernel flaw in two... — this could change how developers build software.
The prime minister's colleagues could be ready to mutiny, with leadership bids potentially being announced Thursday.
Why it matters: Bond markets brace as UK PM Starmer's political... hints at where the money is moving.
A sketchy supply chain report out of Korea claims that the bezel-free display destined for the iPhone 20 is an early iteration of the technology and there is “a possibility of screen distortion.” The report was updated from an earlier version, which said that Apple was will...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Tesla and Space X boss Elon Musk, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang and Apple CEO Tim Cook were part of Trump's delegation.
CNBC reports: Xi tells Musk, Tim Cook and other CEOs... — this signals changing business strategies.
Amazon Games has confirmed it has not given up in its effort to make a new The Lord of the Rings game, after multiple MMO projects in Middle-earth did not work out.Amazon Games boss Jeff Grattis told Eurogamer, "Our creative team continues to explore a compelling new game expe...
Why it matters: Amazon Still Eyeing A Lord Of The Rings... could shake up the gaming landscape.
According to a new report, and hints from new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Microsoft is rolling out a new tier of Game Pass specifically aimed at Chinese gamers. Read more
The big picture: Xbox is reportedly creating a new Game Pass... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Permitting stock contributions to "Trump Accounts" would allow donors to offload appreciated shares without paying capital gains tax.
The big picture: Wealthy donors stand to win double tax benefit... — signals changing business strategies.
Easy-to-use adaptive immersive technologies incorporating augmented reality (AR) can motivate learning, social engagement and cognitive development in early childhood, according to new research.
Phys.org reports: How AR tech augments STEM teaching — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Changes to the U.S. Department of Education's income-driven repayment plans will impact many student loan borrowers' timelines to debt cancellation.
Why it matters: Student loan forgiveness paths have changed under Trump.... reflects a broader economic trend.
Knowing there is a real tragedy, a strange case, or an unexplained event behind a horror movie adds a kind of tension that makes the experience even more intense. Some filmmakers borrow small details from infamous crimes, while others recreate entire hauntings, disappearances,...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this signals changes in media consumption.
Initial access broker KongTuke has moved to Microsoft Teams for social engineering attacks, taking as little as five minutes to gain persistent access to corporate networks. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: KongTuke hackers now use Microsoft Teams for corporate... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.
ChatGPT's website traffic share dropped from 77.6% to 53.7% in just twelve months, according to Similarweb. Google Gemini is the biggest winner, jumping from 7.3% to 26.7%. The numbers only cover web traffic, though, not API usage or apps. The article ChatGPT's web traffic sha...
The Decoder reports: ChatGPT's web traffic share dropped from 78% to... — this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Swedish filmmaker and author Sigge Eklund has directed Ruben, a feature documentary about Ruben Östlund and the making of his latest film, The Entertainment System Is Down. The Entertainment System Is Down was shot over the last few years and is currently in post-production. ...
Deadline reports: Documentary Feature About Ruben Östlund And His Quest... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Cannes: He's also writing the "Tintin" sequel in his hotel room, as the honorary Palme recipient told IndieWire.
IndieWire reports: Peter Jackson Compares New Gollum Movie to Joaquin... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The director told the anecdote at Cannes this week The post Peter Jackson says delivery driver told him ‘Hobbit’ movies were “crap” appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Peter Jackson says delivery driver told him ‘Hobbit’... is making waves across platforms.
If I'm going to burn off some fps, then give my eyes something to go dizzy over.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this may set a new standard for the genre.
Today, Forever Entertainment announced the upcoming launch of N.E.R.D for Nintendo Switch. It will be available on May 29, 2026. N.E.R.D is a cinematic point-and-click game. According to Forever Entertainment, the game should appeal to fans of cult thrillers and “incorporates ...
Nintendo Everything reports: N.E.R.D heading to Nintendo Switch — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The Scottish actress will reprise her role as prison transport officer Amber Todd after the show's successful Sky debut.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Izuka Hoyle-Led ‘Prisoner’ Renewed for Season 2 at... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders are due to begin on Monday, May 18, according to emails being sent to Best Buy affiliate partners. The Cheap Ass Gamer account, a reputable page for all kinds of deals-related news for video games, received the email and shared the details online.T...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
We ran 33 phones from Apple, Google, OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola and more through our charging tests. The winners are given our CNET Lab Award.
Why it matters: We Tested 33 New Phones to See Which... may redefine how we interact with devices.
A tech enthusiast has combined an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) with defective memory and an AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (16GB) with a damaged GPU to make a working RTX 3070 with 16GB of VRAM.
Tom's Hardware reports: Fully-functional RTX 3070 16GB gets frankensteined into existence... — this could change how developers build software.
Stevia is a widely used sweetener, but why do some stevia varieties taste cleaner and more sugar-like than others? Recent research conducted at the University of Toyama shows that stevia's sweetness is genetically linked to variations in specific glycosyltransferase genes and ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
The series, set to drop on Hulu in the U.S. next month, follows a group of friends in Hong Kong’s elite boating scene.
Why it matters: Lies, Betrayal and Hong Kong’s Elite Take Center... could reshape the box office conversation.
Landing an iconic role might seem like the ultimate dream for any actor, but not every star looks back fondly on the performance that made them famous. Some grew tired of being permanently associated with a single character, while others openly criticized the movies, the writi...
Den of Geek reports: 15 Actors Who Didn’t Care for Their Most... — this taps into what audiences want right now.
Of all the many things to do in Forza Horizon 6, collecting treasure cars is one of the most enjoyable. They can also be very tricky to find if you don't understand the clues you're given to track them down. Forza Horizon 6 launches with nine new treasure cars, and each is par...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Once imagined as an open-world spin-off of the Forza Motorsport series, Forza Horizon has grown into the main event. Across the last five games, the globe-trotting, open-world racing series has taken players from the Australian Outback to the beaches of Mexico and beyond. But ...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
The pill-shaped Insta360 Go 3S 4K action camera launched in June 2024 as an updated version of the 2.7K Go 3 that debuted a year prior. While last year’s Go Ultra introduced a redesign with a larger sensor and higher frame rates, the Go 3S has stuck around as a smaller but sti...
The big picture: Insta360’s new viewfinder turns the action cam into... — is one to watch for the industry.
For the last week, I've spent every evening unwinding by speeding through the Japanese countryside, blaring Babymetal as I take in the sights. Forza Horizon 6 is ostensibly a racing game, one in which you play an up-and-coming driver intent on making a name for themselves. But...
The big picture: I’m obsessed with Forza Horizon 6, and I’ve... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
I blast out of Tokyo, off into the countryside. At first, the roads run alongside waterlogged rice paddies, through flat and open country. Soon, though, I hit the coastal highway which winds its way over deep blue sea and past fishing villages. Carving north, I navigate snakin...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Forza Horizon 6 review - the king is... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Spotify is making two video podcast announcements today, including one related to Apple’s big video podcast enhancement. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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