The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
The big picture: Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music... — could change how developers build software.
Xpeng shares slid after weak delivery guidance, even as its nascent robotics business secured a valuation nearly matching that of its core EV business.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
"What an honor to be invited to this hallowed ground," Dave Grohl gushed during the performance that featured accompaniment from the full orchestra.
Why it matters: Foo Fighters Rock Hollywood Bowl Debut as Gustavo... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Bitcoin surged past the $80,000 mark, as renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the cryptocurrency's recent rally.
CNBC reports: Bitcoin surges past $80,000 as crypto rally gathers... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Arc System Works has just released the opening movie to their upcoming title, Demons’ Night Fever. The game will be launching for Nintendo Switch on October 22, 2026. Demons’ Night Fever is described as a “speedrun-training simulation RPG”, in which you complete acts of mischi...
Why it matters: Demons’ Night Fever opening movie is generating hype in the community.
It follows confirmation earlier this month that Adelaide and Perth would miss out on the festival in 2027.
Why it matters: Australia’s Laneway Festival Confirms 2027 Dates reflects the changing sound of the industry.
There’s no clearer sign of the data center boom than rampant gas projects that have been proposed or that are already under construction.
Bottom line from Wired: this could change how developers build software.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and France's Sophie Adenot will conduct a spacewalk today (Aug. 25) to replace a space-to-ground-antenna on the International Space Station. Here's how to watch live.
The big picture: Watch 2 astronauts replace failed ISS antenna during... — advances our understanding of the world.
To qualify, a recording must be "substantially human-made" and raise "no stream or chart manipulation concerns."
The big picture: ARIA Sets AI Eligibility Rules for Its Charts,... — is making waves across platforms.
Taylor Swift has revealed more about the origin of her hit song “I Knew You Were Trouble” and why she wants to honor her country roots as her career continues. In a new interview with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. as part of the Icon Sessions, Swift opened up that she...
Why it matters: Taylor Swift On Writing “I Knew You Were... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Over the past two decades, bilingual education programs have significantly expanded within the Spanish education system, with the aim of improving foreign language learning—primarily English—while making it more accessible for all. Although more and more schools are offering b...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Coming off its launch, we have a final trailer for Puppergeist. The Nintendo Switch rhythm and visual novel hybrid has players going through the Doggie Underworld. Read the following overview for more details: Doggie Underworld: A Rhythmic Journey Play as Claire, a witch who j...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
India’s Zee Studios has unveiled a diversified multilingual, multi-genre content slate for 2026-27, spanning Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati and Kannada cinema. The portfolio brings together commercial entertainers, action spectacles, thrillers, mythology-dr...
Variety reports: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sunny Deol, Nayanthara Lead Zee Studios’... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Airbound's ultra-lightweight approach to drone delivery has attracted backing from Greenoaks, DoorDash, and Silicon Valley investor Lachy Groom.
The big picture: India’s Airbound bags $37M to take on trucks... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Indian IT services giant TCS has secured a $1.5 billion contract to deploy AI for German sports carmaker Porsche.
The big picture: Porsche inks $1.5 billion deal for AI deployment... — signals changing business strategies.
Research published in the International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development analyzed interviews with more than 300 Chinese hotel interns to examine how perceptions of hotel work affect whether graduates pursue a career in the industry. The findings suggest that ...
The big picture: Hotel stigma may drive Chinese hospitality graduates away... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
To help businesses expand, Stripe is announcing partnerships with an array of Southeast Asian payment processors like ShopeePay, GCash, and TrueMoney.
Why it matters: Asia’s founders are going global faster, sometimes even... hints at where the money is moving.
Although AirPods with cameras aren’t expected until next year, Bloomberg reports that Apple could announce the AirPods 5 as early as next month’s expected iPhone event. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: Apple could debut two AirPods 5 models next... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
Why it matters: US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff... signals changing business strategies.
What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiraling trade dispute?
The big picture: How Canada could hit back to hurt the... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Saoirse Ronan is ready to step into the dark side and is doubling down on wanting to play a villain in the James Bond universe. The next 007 actor has not been revealed yet, and in a new interview, Ronan said she would like to play a villain if given the opportunity. “I want t...
Why it matters: Saoirse Ronan Is “Dead Serious” About Playing A... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Gold prices rose to its highest in over three months, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and the U.S. treasury's recent buyback announcement
CNBC reports: Gold hits over three-month high on dollar weakness,... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Bloomberg reports that Apple could release a new Mac mini “as soon as the coming days, potentially” ahead of next month’s expected iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra event. Here are the details.
The big picture: New Mac mini could launch before Apple’s September... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Hulu has opted not to renew Mindy Kaling’s Not Suitable For Work for a second season. The news comes two months after the 20somethings romantic comedy ended its Season 1 run on the Disney streamer. It is the latest casualty in the YA arena at Hulu, which also recently passed o...
Deadline reports: ‘Not Suitable For Work’ Canceled By Hulu After... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Andy Garcia, Karla Souza and Wilmer Valderrama were among those on the red carpet Friday night for the 41st annual Imagen Awards at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Celebrating Latino talent and creatives across entertainment, the gala honored Andy Garcia with the Lifetime...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1171.
The big picture: NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word... — is one to watch for the industry.
Ask a chemist to name the strongest single bond in organic chemistry, and they'll likely say carbon-fluorine. It's that bond, repeated dozens of times over, that gives per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) their nickname: forever chemicals. Manufacturers prize PFAS for th...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.
The big picture: NYT Pips hints, answers for August 25, 2026 — is one to watch for the industry.
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1893 on August 25 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Why it matters: Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 25, 2026 signals a shift in how we use technology.
Hulu will not be moving forward on a second season of its recent comedy “Not Suitable for Work,” from creator Mindy Kaling. The series, which Kaling executive produced with showrunner Charlie Grandy and 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein, launched in June and ran for nine epi...
The big picture: Hulu Cancels Mindy Kaling-Created Comedy ‘Not Suitable for... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
Why it matters: UK PM Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Following several weeks during which ChatGPT users were subject only to a weekly usage cap, OpenAI announced today that it is restoring a five-hour limit on Codex and ChatGPT Work for Plus subscribers. Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.
On today’s Crew Call, we talk to Spa Weekend directors, writers and producers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, not just about how their new movie came together with Anna Faris, Isla Fisher, Leslie Mann and Michelle Buteau, but the current state of big screen comedy and why major stu...
Deadline reports: ‘Hangover’ Architects Jon Lucas & Scott Moore On... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
The big picture: Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in... — may shift market dynamics.
The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.
BBC Science reports: Tornado tears through French village leaving dozens injured — this opens new research frontiers.
We have not one, but two new behind-the-scenes videos for Mario Kart World showing recording sessions for the game’s music. The racer has been out for a year, but Nintendo is just now putting out this content. We have a look at Mario Kart World’s main theme as well as Crown Ci...
The big picture: Video: Nintendo shows the recording of Mario Kart... — is generating hype in the community.
Most Taylor Swift fans probably do not think of the sad events of “All Too Well” and the ultimately happy “Toy Story 5” as occurring in the same cinematic or musical universe. But, to the contrary, Swift sees a clear thematic connection between her epic romantic tragedy of 14 ...
Variety reports: Taylor Swift Sings Mashup of ‘All Too Well,’... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Deadline reports that Tom Selleck (Friends, Blue Bloods) has been confirmed as a guest star on an upcoming Apple TV comedy starring Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games, Love & Mercy). Here are the details.
The big picture: Tom Selleck confirmed as guest star in upcoming... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
9to5Google reports: What’s new in Android’s August 2026 Google System... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
For those looking for a complete list of all games included and supported in Nintendo Music, that’s where this post comes in. Nintendo Music only came with a few songs at launch. However, since then, a few more have been added. Nintendo has also indicated that additional music...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
AI systems are increasingly being developed to recognize emotions by analyzing facial expressions, voices, body language and other physiological signals. Although the scientific validity of many of these systems remains contested, they are already being tested in health care a...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The superstar spoke with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for the institution's Icon Sessions series
The big picture: Taylor Swift Talks Honoring Her Country Roots ‘More... — is making waves across platforms.
During her career, Hackett worked with artists including Chris LeDoux and Dale Ann Bradley.
Billboard reports: Veteran Nashville Music Journalist and Author Vernell Hackett... — this is making waves across platforms.
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
BBC Business reports: More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The star joined Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for a 20-year retrospective chat at the Grammy Museum.
Why it matters: Taylor Swift on Dealing With Public Perception and... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The AI hedge fund went from "the talk of Wall Street" to "subject of federal subpoenas" faster than you can say "diversify your portfolio."
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this is one to watch for the industry.
The performance of "I Knew It, I Knew You," "August" & "All Too Well" came at the end of a Grammy Museum Q&A with Harvey Mason jr.
Billboard reports: Watch Taylor Swift Say She Feels ‘More Loyal’... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The Oct. 7 industry summit in New York will also feature some of Japan's most powerful anime executives, including leaders from MAPPA, Toho, Shueisha and Aniplex.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Guillermo del Toro, James Gunn Join Crunchyroll’s Inaugural... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
An antitrust challenge by a group of state attorneys general has left Paramount CEO David Ellison hunting for avenues to get his deal for WBD done.
The big picture: Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final... — may shift market dynamics.
The meaning behind his stage name ALL’N — both a play on “all in,” meaning to give it your all, and “olin,” a shortened form of “violin” — are important clues to understanding his music.
The big picture: ALL’N Is Billboard’s K-Pop Up & Comer of... — shows where the music business is headed.
Fibrinogen, the abundant plasma protein best known for forming blood clots, may play a second and far less benign role during SARS-CoV-2 infection: acting as a molecular bridge that simultaneously hides the virus from neutralizing antibodies and delivers it to the cells lining...
The big picture: Blood-clotting protein may be SARS-CoV-2's hidden accomplice, helping... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Main Street has been in the process of winding down its portfolio of regional sports networks since the the NHL and NBA seasons ended earlier this year.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Sanitarium probably doesn't need a new version, but it's getting one anyway.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
Researchers with the long-running Harvard–Cornell Archaeological Exploration of Sardis have unearthed a larger-than-life statue estimated to be nearly 2,500 years old.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Prime Video’s God of War video game adaptation has not gone on without some bumps in the road, but development on the show continues. First eyed for a TV series adaptation by the producing studios in March 2022, the casting for the show gained momentum at the beginning of Janu...
The big picture: Everything We Know About Amazon MGM & Sony... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
How are those live sports games starring the characters from The Simpsons, Toy Story and Inside Out made? With a lot of animators and tech like motion capture and face tracking.
Bottom line from CNET: this is one to watch for the industry.
When a company's software update turns your computer into a useless brick, should fixes be free? Framework, the modular computer startup, apparently thinks so. But it's not clear that computing giant Lenovo will go that far. Three weeks after a Redditor presented a nearly $300...
Why it matters: Lenovo confirms Legion Go issues after gamers report... reshapes the tech landscape.
50 recently told Apple Music that he doesn't release much music anymore because at his age, he doesn't want to be "in the way."
The big picture: Rick Ross Responds to 50 Cent’s Aging in... — is making waves across platforms.
EXCLUSIVE: On the 35th anniversary of Ukrainian Independence Day, Field of Vision is launching a new documentary on Ukraine’s valiant fight to maintain its freedom. When It Started to Burn debuted on the Field of Vision platform Monday, the third in a trilogy of short films fr...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports of cars, trucks and auto parts from Canada to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
Swift sung a medley of "I Knew It, I Knew You," "August," "All Too Well." Taylor Swift Breaks Down Songwriting Process and Performs Medley During Recording Academy Q&A Alex Young
Consequence of Sound reports: Taylor Swift Breaks Down Songwriting Process and Performs... — this could define this era of music.
I spoke with one of the creators behind the tool to understand exactly how it works and where it gets its sources.
Why it matters: A New Interactive Tool Weighs Vaccine Risks for... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Pennsylvania ranks second in U.S. natural gas production, accounting for about one-fifth of U.S. output in 2024, and has one of the most extensive histories of energy extraction in the country. A team of researchers from Penn State is trying to better understand the environmen...
Why it matters: Natural gas drilling could raise salt levels, in... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A NASA-led team hopes to take a shortcut to direct imaging of extrasolar Earth-like planets. The idea is to use what they call a hybrid telescope composed of an orbital starshade coupled with the next-generation extremely large ground-based optical telescopes.
Phys.org reports: NASA starshade would enable astronomers to directly image... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Federal authorities are investigating how two insurers that are part of Mark Walter's business empire classified more than $20 billion in loans to his companies.
CNBC reports: Mark Walter's TWG Global hires Goldman veteran Markowitz... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Around 4.6 billion years ago, the solar system was little more than a giant ball of gas and dust. Over the next few million years, this "solar nebula" underwent a huge transformation, flattening into a disk of matter that then condensed to form the central sun and orbiting pla...
Why it matters: Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
We all knew it was coming. The expected valuation may surprise, though.
Why it matters: Oura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that... could change how developers build software.
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
Why it matters: 'What you see is what you pay' -... could affect investors and consumers alike.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1893 on August 25 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1893 on... is making waves across platforms.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1171 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 25 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 25 — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for August 25 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — this shows where the music business is headed.
You’ve been framed The post Framed answer today – here’s the solution for August 25 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Framed answer today – here’s the solution for... — shows where the music business is headed.
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have found that implosions designed for inertial fusion energy (IFE) can tolerate significant imperfections before performance abruptly declines, a finding that could inform the design of fuel targets for future fusi...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Humanoid robots still take a long time to complete human tasks. Several startups in China are trying different ways to collect and use training data better.
The big picture: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Robots need help... — may shift market dynamics.
The Los Angeles Lakers set a new record for a professional team sale price at $12.5 billion, and sports investor Josh Harris said the team is worth "every bit."
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
At the center of our solar system, the sun influences every planet that orbits it. In two recent studies, scientists uncovered how ancient events in the sun's history may have helped create Earth's unique climate and driven previously unexplained climatic shifts.
The big picture: How the sun's galactic journey and superflare-filled youth... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The 'Running Point' star sat with THR in a golf cart after her broadcast debut to explain her obsession with defense and how a love for sports brought her closer to partner Macaulay Culkin.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
A recent piece brought to light several claims of "reckless" drug use, psychological abuse & more.
Why it matters: Reggie Watts Dropped From Podcast Intro & Comedy... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Following the release of the seventh developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and Apple’s other upcoming software updates, the company is now rolling out the corresponding public betas. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: New public betas now available for iOS 27,... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The information being sought is related to the trading activity of the hedge fund, which came under pressure and was forced to exit many of its positions last month.
The big picture: SEC subpoenas Wall Street banks over Situational Awareness — hints at where the money is moving.
Created in partnership with Champion and Fanatics, the first-of-its-kind clothing collaboration pairs each NFL team with a beloved Disney, Pixar, Marvel or 'Star Wars' character.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
Marine heat waves and extreme ocean acidification events are each damaging on their own. But when both stressors hit simultaneously, their individual effects can be exacerbated.
The big picture: Why marine heat waves and acidification strike together — advances our understanding of the world.
The State Department is expected to announce the revocation of B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 whose holders have sought asylum or are now seeking asylum.
Why it matters: U.S. prepares largest mass visa revocation in history,... hints at where the money is moving.
Our everyday life is flooded with photons, the quantum building blocks of light. For cutting-edge technology, from quantum computing to deep-tissue imaging, detecting every single photon counts.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
“Don Beto,” as he's known, was shot before a performance at the Rodeo Texcoco in Mexico on Saturday (Aug. 22)
Why it matters: Beto y Sus Canarios Leader Edilberto Portillo ‘Is... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Trump is considering setting the new tariff at 7.5%, which would come on top of tariffs of 10% to 12.5% announced last month.
Why it matters: Trump readies a new tariff to punish China... signals changing business strategies.
Fastino released GLiNER2.5, replacing span enumeration with boundary prediction so entity width no longer costs compute. Three Apache 2.0 checkpoints ship at 74M, 194M, and 287M parameters, all CPU-runnable. The release adds joint entity-relation decoding, constrained classifi...
Why it matters: Fastino Releases GLiNER2.5: A Boundary-Prediction Architecture That Removes... raises questions about AI's role.
Methane is a short-lived but powerful greenhouse gas; cutting methane emissions can slow near-term warming and improve air quality by reducing harmful ground-level ozone. As ruminants digest feed, they release methane—through burps. In fact, emissions from cattle are the large...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
In Adaptation and the Life Cycle, psychologist Bernice Neugarten tells us that we arrive in our middle years by our social clocks, not our age.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Paramount's proposed merger with WBD is delayed while an antitrust lawsuit plays out. The holdup could mean a freeze across the media industry.
The big picture: A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
California AG Rob Bonta was scheduled to meet with Paramount representatives on Monday, he said, but canceled the meeting.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
Users can turn any photo into an iMessage or WhatsApp sticker, or use images as inspiration to create custom packs. Here are the details.
Why it matters: ChatGPT now lets users create custom iMessage and... signals a shift in how we use technology.
There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
BBC World reports: Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution... — this affects international relations.
The vampire PvPvE game is a confusing mess that isn't going to be for everyone.
PC Gamer reports: My FOMO over The Duskbloods not coming to... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Researchers at TU Dortmund University, Paderborn University, the University of Duisburg-Essen, and the University of Oxford have developed a new method for selectively modifying the internal structure of specific types of glass. The study, published in the journal Nature Mater...
Phys.org reports: Molecular trick opens the door to a new... — this opens new research frontiers.
Apple iPhone price hikes are reportedly coming soon, which isn't a surprise. Apple recently raised prices on MacBooks and other products.
Bottom line from Mashable: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Exclusive: The documentary about the pioneering rock band won the SXSW “Best in Texas” award.
Why it matters: Sumerian Pictures Acquires North American Rights to ‘Butthole... is generating industry buzz.
Taylor Swift opened up about the process of writing and recording her 2012 hit “I Knew You Were Trouble,” revealing that it was initially penned as a “really sad ballad” before she was encouraged to incorporate dubstep. Swift reflected on the song’s creation during a Q&A at th...
Variety reports: Taylor Swift Recalls How ‘I Knew You Were... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
At D23, a panel with the stars and showrunners of Percy Jackson and the Olympians revealed a few details, including gods, rescue missions and possible deaths ahead.
CNET reports: Percy Jackson Cast Teases ‘Some People Get What... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Researchers monitoring online activity for six weeks in mid-2025 found primates, birds, snakes, frogs, orchids and many other wildlife groups advertised for sale across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Wildlife is increasingly being trafficked through online platforms....
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
When it comes to human rights, it probably won't surprise you that Scandinavian countries perform well by statistical measures, along with Canada and Australia. But did you know that Mozambique, the Philippines, and Rwanda are also considered "overperformers," meaning that the...
The big picture: Human rights rankings reveal surprising over- and underperformers — advances our understanding of the world.
Peacock is digging into the well-mined world of former radio host and TV talk show star Wendy Williams, greenlighting the three-part documentary “Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show” (which is a working title) to air in 2027. Williams is not involved in the new docuserie...
Why it matters: Wendy Williams Documentary Series ‘Clap If You Care,’... reflects evolving audience tastes.
‘Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show’ is positioned as both a celebratory look at the syndicated talk show, which ended in 2022, and a cautionary tale about celebrity.
The big picture: Peacock Greenlights Three-Part ‘Wendy Williams Show’ Documentary — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Peacock has greenlit a documentary celebrating Wendy Williams and her daytime talk show. The three-part docuseries, tentatively titled Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show, is set to air in 2027. Suzzanne Bass, an executive producer on The Wendy Williams talk show who oft...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Get five years of flowkey Classic with interactive piano courses, instant feedback, and 1,000+ classical songs for $67.97 through August 25.
The big picture: Enjoy 5 years of flowkey piano lessons for... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Sterling Stock Picker uses ChatGPT-style AI assistance, stock analysis and portfolio-building tools to help investors research the market.
Mashable reports: This ChatGPT-powered stock picker helps you build a... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
A lineup of sweater tops, faux fur & denim builds on Simpson’s fashion legacy at Walmart as she steps back into music after a 15-year hiatus.
Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.
WildBrain, the Canadian animation studio that owns and manages a huge library of family entertainment including Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba! and Inspector Gadget, has acquired 100% of Personality AI, a generative AI startup focused on bringing character e...
Why it matters: WildBrain Buys Personality AI In Deal Worth Up... signals where Hollywood is headed.
CISA has issued a three-day deadline for agencies to patch a Zimbra security vulnerability, CVE-2026-73570, which allows full takeover of a user's communications.
Why it matters: Exploited Zimbra Flaw Highlights Shrinking Window to Patch highlights growing cyber threats.
These easy-to-book properties are located inside the parks or just a short drive from the entrances
Rolling Stone reports: The Best National Park Airbnbs, From Star-Gazing Escapes... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Azerbaijan is very upset about a June 5 report on CNN that Israeli troops had used the country as a staging area for attacks on Iran. The country’s government says that the report, based on anonymous sources, is both completely wrong and dangerous, as it risks drawing Azerbaij...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Support will launch on non-folding devices first, according to the GrapheneOS Foundation.
The big picture: Privacy-Focused GrapheneOS Is Coming to Motorola Phones in... — is one to watch for the industry.
A programmable microfluidic device developed at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, combines deterministic lateral displacement, a microfluidic technique used to separate particles according to size, with temperature-responsive polymer micropillars to dynamically change sep...
The big picture: Temperature-tunable micropillars enable programmable sorting of particles and... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
When I first arrived in Peru's Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in 2005, a local youth surprised me with an offer to sell me a live owl, despite the fact that we were in a protected area where commercial hunting was prohibited. We set the owl free together, but this turned ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
The unsigned order lifted an injunction covering 23 states and Washington, D.C.; the court’s three liberal justices dissented.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's early access beta is giving players their first hands-on with the newest entry in the juggernaut FPS franchise, and while it mostly feels like business as usual, I did come away impressed with one particular change in this year's installment: s...
GameSpot reports: Modern Warfare 4 Isn’t Blowing Me Away, But... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Solid-state transformers could also benefit EV charging and someday households.
Why it matters: Data centers become "killer application" for new power... could change how developers build software.
The eight best basketball dunkers in the world are coming to primetime television this week as the Dunkman World Championship final airs on TNT. The final eight take center court August 25 at 8 p.m. ET, live on TNT and TruTV as part of Dunkman, the first-ever professional leag...
Variety reports: How to Watch the Dunkman World Championship Final... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Ratalaika Games, along with Seep, today announced the upcoming release of 1964 Operation Velvet Twins on Nintendo Switch. It’s set for release this Friday, August 28. 1964 Operation Velvet Twins is a 2D spy adventure game set in the 1960s. The retro-style action-platformer is ...
Why it matters: 1964 Operation Velvet Twins hitting Nintendo Switch this... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Washington State University researchers used artificial intelligence to find a more efficient, less expensive way to 3D-print a high-performance metal alloy, saving researchers from needing to painstakingly test more than 100 million options.
Phys.org reports: AI finds six ways to print rocket-grade alloy... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
From classic rock to recent pop hits and some oddball choices like a foreign cover of "Heart of Glass," here's all the music (so far)
Why it matters: Every Song And Radio Station We’ve Spotted In... may set a new standard for the genre.
A research team from Singapore, led by Associate Professor Dawn Tan of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Dr. Luo Xianshu, head of the Silicon Photonics Department at the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME), has developed a low-loss sili...
Phys.org reports: Deuterium enables chip waveguides to generate broadband light... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Upscaling software is getting better all the time, but there are still some caveats to be aware of.
Engadget reports: How does converting a video to 4K actually... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Super NES had no shortage of amazing RPGs, though only a fraction of them saw release outside of Japan. There was one particularly strange case, though: Terranigma, the third game in a trilogy of popular action-RPGs that included Soul Blazer and Illusion of Gaia, only saw ...
Why it matters: The Best SNES RPG You Likely Never Played... could shake up the gaming landscape.
"I'm going to make music and I'm going to get a record deal and I'm going to be a pop star," the 38-year-old manifested.
Billboard reports: Hilary Duff Reveals Why She Declared ‘I’m Going... — this is making waves across platforms.
Trump’s stock trading could face heightened congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake either chamber in the midterms.
The big picture: Trump’s oil and gas stocks gained up to... — signals changing business strategies.
The three-song release arrives alongside the title track and ahead of the band's only live dates of 2026. Shudder to Think Announce First New Project in Nearly Three Decades, Share “Who Sent You?”: Stream Alex Krinsky
The big picture: Shudder to Think Announce First New Project in... — could define this era of music.
In the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, researchers from the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) and the University of São Paulo (USP) describe the role of three bacteria in suppressing a soil-borne wheat pathogen that causes root rot. The study paves th...
Phys.org reports: Bacteria from ancestral wheat microbiomes help protect plants... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Researchers from the Skoltech Materials Center have proposed a new approach to modeling the mechanical properties of heterogeneous materials, combining machine learning with active learning on local chemical configurations. The method enables calculations of large systems cont...
Phys.org reports: Metal ceramics under AI control: A new approach... — this opens new research frontiers.
Apple is getting ready to release its first foldable phone, but the iPhone Ultra is reportedly missing two big features.
The big picture: Foldable iPhone Ultra testers love the device except... — reshapes the tech landscape.
The Cupertino giant apparently will match, if not exceed, what Google and Samsung did with their phone pricing.
The big picture: Apple Reportedly Will Raise iPhone Prices, but Just... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
An unpatched vulnerability in Calix GS7 XGS (GS5239XG) residential routers used by multiple U.S. broadband providers allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to create port-forwarding rules that can expose local network devices to the public internet. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Unpatched Calix flaw lets hackers bypass NAT to... — this highlights growing cyber threats.
It was the first time in the 16-year history of Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening that a song not found in the Zeppelin catalog was performed at one of their shows
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
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