Don't forget to check for pennies under the couch cushions.
Why it matters: Another player has swiped a colossal discount on... may set a new standard for the genre.
A refrigerator-size spacecraft will try to grab onto Swift and nudge it to a higher orbit, enabling it to continue observing powerful cosmic explosions.
NY Times Science reports: A Mission to Save NASA’s Swift Telescope Launches... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Epoch AI reports a sharp rise in security vulnerability reports. In June 2026, 21 organizations reported about 1,500 high-severity and critical CVEs, more than 3.5 times the previous monthly record. The surge lines up with the launch of AI-powered bug-hunting programs. The art...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this marks a new chapter in AI development.
Swift has long wanted Gotham. It hasn’t necessarily been reciprocal.
Why it matters: Welcome to Indifference? The Very Unrequited Love of... could reshape the box office conversation.
The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, are set to begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".
Why it matters: Security staff to go on strike at Aberdeen... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Janelle Monáe, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Dua Lipa and Alicia Keys all feature The post Every song on the ‘Survival Of The Thickest’ season three soundtrack appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Every song on the ‘Survival Of The Thickest’... — taps into a cultural moment.
May 15: Pit Panic is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms, Flying Rat Studios shared today. The game is lined up for a July debut. Expect a final date soon. Pit Panic is a roguelike 2D platformer. As an archeologist, you’ll wield a hook, dig paths, jump and climb, h...
The big picture: Roguelike 2D platformer Pit Panic announced for Nintendo... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.
Why it matters: Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting... affects international relations.
Gabriel Garland, the Love Island UK Islander who was removed from the villa after being named in court documents in a stabbing incident, has broken his silence. In a video shared on Instagram, Garland explains that he has no criminal record and a judge found that there wsa no ...
Deadline reports: ‘Love Island UK’s Gabriel Garland Breaks Silence After... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.
BBC World reports: Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Gilles Pélisson has been unanimously reelected as president of Unifrance for a second three-year term, extending his mandate at the helm of the French film and TV promotion body. The former TF1 Group chairman and CEO first took over the organization three years ago and has bee...
Why it matters: Unifrance Reelects Gilles Pélisson as President as French... could reshape the box office conversation.
You have until March 2027 to brush the dust off.
Why it matters: Remember your Paradox account? No? Well you might... could shake up the gaming landscape.
USA's 250th anniversary is providing even more 4th of July show streaming options than usual. Here's what to watch.
Mashable reports: July 4th fireworks livestreams: See the best Independence... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Chevy Silverado EV is a solid first draft of an EV pickup truck. Here's what could make it better.
The big picture: Chevy built an All-American EV truck. Why is... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
During negotiations on Wednesday, employees voiced frustrations with what they consider an unwillingness among executives to engage meaningfully with the prospect of unionization.
Why it matters: Google DeepMind Unionization Talks Are Off to a... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Back in 2019, experimental game developer and actual university professor Pippin Barr released a browser game consisting of eight, very silly variations on chess - a flagrant assault on the dignity of a strategy experience whose roots go back a thousand years, which Barr justi...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Well, Professor Pippin Barr, you've done it again:... — this signals what players want next.
Turtle Beach's KP7 keypad can be used with its KB7 keyboard or as a standalone macropad. And it's nice — but pricey.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this could change how developers build software.
Most of us have attended sex ed classes in school. If we're lucky, we'll learn about consent and how to roll a condom onto a banana. But the classroom rarely goes into the specifics of sexual health and well-being—including what to do when a condom breaks.
Phys.org reports: If we force online platforms to control harmful... — this advances our understanding of the world.
The world has taken unprecedented interest in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, which is underway at Madison Square Garden this weekend in New York City. Swift and Kelce, who have been dating since 2023, are far from the first two high-profile figures to pull out all th...
Variety reports: Biggest Celebrity Weddings: 22 Ceremonies That Dominated Buzz... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
In a study covering seven benchmarks, the UK's AI Security Institute shows that standard AI evaluations systematically underestimate agent capabilities by capping the compute budget. On software engineering tasks, success rates jumped about 25 percent when the token budget was...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
The big picture: 'Start work at 11' - but will other... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Since getting fired from Jackass Forever in 2020, he's found sobriety and love — with a little help from psychedelics and skateboarding
Rolling Stone reports: How Bam Margera, ‘The Britney Spears of Jackass,’... — this is making waves across platforms.
Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been linked to a fresh set of malicious npm packages that masquerade as Rollup polyfill tooling to facilitate remote access and data theft. According to JFrog, the packages "rollup-packages-polyfill-core" and "rollup-runtime-polyfil...
Why it matters: North Korea-Linked npm Packages Mimic Rollup Polyfills to... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
Commentary: Sugar is a sharply written tribute to classic movies, featuring lush visuals and a cool soundtrack. Now in its second season, Colin Farrell's stoic performance makes this series another win for Apple TV.
The big picture: A Private Eye With a Supernatural Secret? This... — could change how developers build software.
Werner Heisenberg's famous uncertainty principle describes one of the most intriguing features of quantum physics: certain pairs of physical quantities describing a particle, such as position and momentum, cannot simultaneously be determined with arbitrary precision—not becaus...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that the transition toward a circular plastics economy is hindered by systemic interdependencies and internal contradictions within ecosystems.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
NBC hopes to tap into the feel-good sparks coming out of the nation’s Fourth of July celebrations on Saturday by dropping promotional spots for two top priorities into its annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” special: the 2028 Summer Olympics and its own NBC100 anniversary ce...
Variety reports: NBC Taps into America 250 Moment With Heart-Tugging... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Cinematographer Celiana Cárdenas talks about changing lenses and aspect ratios to depict the feverish intensity of the Bowden family's bad trip.
Why it matters: Why the ‘Cape Fear’ Acid Freakout Demanded a... could reshape the box office conversation.
On paper, the upcoming Pixel 11 series looks like more of the same. For the modern smartphone enthusiast, “more of the same” usually triggers an immediate eye-roll. Are we setting ourselves up for disappointment by expecting the Pixel 11 to be something it was never meant to be?
9to5Google reports: Yes, the Pixel 11 will be more of... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Me being me, one of the first things I wanted to do in my new home was set up the smart home technology. That’s now almost complete (I’m currently engaged in mortal battle with presence detectors) and I’ll have an update soon. But there was also the matter of the smart home te...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
A U.S. Space Force mission pitting two satellites against each other has completed the organization's first tactical intercept of an orbital target.
Space.com reports: 1 private spacecraft intercepts another on Space Force's... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Model rocket staple Estes has designed a limited edition model rocket decked out in red, white and blue for the 250th anniversary of Independence Day. Suitable for display or launch.
Why it matters: Celebrate 250 years of America with the Estes... advances our understanding of the world.
The Hisense Canvas Art TV is on sale for $350 off during July 4th weekend.
Why it matters: My canvas art TV gets endless compliments, and... may redefine how we interact with devices.
"This song is about feeling unfulfilled in spite of having achieved everything that you thought would make you happy" The post The Guest List tackle modern masculinity on sweeping single ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’ appeared first on NME.
The big picture: The Guest List tackle modern masculinity on sweeping... — is making waves across platforms.
FRIDAY AM: Illumination/Universal’s Minions & Monsters has already scared up $62.6M at the global box office after two days of release in the U.S. and additional territories going Wednesday. Yesterday, in U.S. and Canada, Minions & Monsters grossed $10.8M following its Wednesd...
Deadline reports: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Taking On The World With... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Downton Abbey‘s Michelle Dockery is returning to the London stage after a seven-year absence to star in playwright Ava Pickett’s new Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy. The casting was announced today by London’s Stratford East theater, where the new play will have its world prem...
Deadline reports: Michelle Dockery Returns To London Stage With ‘Bloodsport:... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Time to bust out the CD drive.
Why it matters: 'Your code is physically yours, forever. Until you... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Intel is apparently cooking up two new 22-core Nova Lake-S SKUs with up to 144MB of bLLC. One is a locked 65W variant and one is an unlocked 125W part, and both are said to be part of the Core Ultra 5 tier.
The big picture: Intel reportedly adding two new 22-core SKUs with... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Stephanie Ramos will help the Walt Disney Co. and ABC News deliver more than fireworks during a weekend that many TV companies are devoting to celebrating the Fourth of July. During a special Saturday telecast of “Good Morning America” on ABC, Ramos, an ABC News national corre...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Whether mussels, crustaceans or fish, marine animals have been responding to environmental crises with a reduction in body size for hundreds of millions of years. A new study by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), in conjunction with the Universities of Wa...
The big picture: Paleontological study shows climate change makes marine animals... — opens new research frontiers.
New research has begun to lift the lid on the global online trade in land crabs, leading scientists to call for closer monitoring and regulation to better understand any effects it may be having on native populations and global biodiversity. The study, published in Oryx, highl...
Why it matters: First assessment of online global trade in brachyuran... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
This post contains spoilers for the season finale of Paramount+’s Dutton Ranch. Taylor Sheridan shows love to kill off major characters and series regulars. Dutton Ranch is no different. The Yellowstone spinoff closed out its debut season with a firefight, cartel involvement a...
Deadline reports: ‘Dutton Ranch’ Closes Out Season One With Death,... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Score big Fourth of July savings on flagship smartphones from Samsung, Google, Apple, and more.
The big picture: I found the 20+ best 4th of July... — could change how developers build software.
An exquisite array of games of every type, packed with invention and originality
Why it matters: 10 Extraordinary New Indie Games To Wishlist This... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Nagraj Manjule and Amey Wagh star in “Frame,” a Marathi-language Indian social drama that premiered at the International Film Festival of India in Goa and has now set its streaming premiere on Marathi ZEE5, exploring the moral line between professional duty and human compassio...
Variety reports: Nagraj Manjule, Amey Wagh Marathi Social Drama ‘Frame’... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
For Fox’s Mike Mulvihill, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has put a final exclamation mark on the answer to the decades-old question of whether soccer can ever become mainstream in the U.S. “It’s a settled issue,” said the exec, who is president of insights and analytics for Fox’s ent...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Rulings coming home to roost.
The big picture: Google loses protracted antitrust fight and will have... — may set a new standard for the genre.
The gift was part of the couple's larger $26 million donation to 20 charities across the US ahead of their reported wedding celebration this weekend. Dolly Parton Thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for $ 2 Million Donation to Imagination Library Alex Young
The big picture: Dolly Parton Thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce... — shows where the music business is headed.
$500,000 will go to children whose education has been impacted by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, the musician shared in a social media video
Why it matters: Shakira Is Raising Money for Venezuela Through FIFA... shows where the music business is headed.
Chinese goldsmiths working during the Ming Dynasty were masters of their craft, capable of creating intricate and elaborate jewelry pieces. The evidence is there in the abundance of finds in royal and noble tombs across Hubei province.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Businesses today face growing dual pressures to deliver strong financial performance while also demonstrating environmental and social responsibility. New research from Murdoch University published in Business Strategy & Development has found that companies that aggressively a...
Phys.org reports: Tax-avoiding firms more likely to greenwash, analysis of... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
There’s a bit of an obsession out there with resurrecting the BlackBerry-style physical QWERTY keyboard but, after trying a couple of the latest attempts, I still struggle to see the appeal in 2026, and I’m really not sure who’s buying these.
The big picture: Turns out I don’t want a physical QWERTY... — could change how developers build software.
Earth was once covered by a global magma ocean, which later cooled and crystallised – now traces of this primordial event have been found in magma from a young volcano in the Indian Ocean
Why it matters: A volcano has erupted remnants of Earth's primordial... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Kjell Nilsson, the Swedish born weightlifter and actor best known for playing the villainous masked marauder Lord Humungus in the classic 1981 Mad Max film The Road Warrior, died in Queensland, Australia, Thursday, July 2, following a four-year battle with kidney disease. He w...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Slay the Spire 2 has received a bunch of potent new cards specifically for co-operative multiplayer. They span all five of the game's classes, from the aloof and stargazing Regent to the venomous and underhand Silent (Silent! My beloved, etc). The update in question is out now...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this is generating hype in the community.
The Big Pink's Robbie Furze and The Kills' Jamie Hince from the project – which also currently features Jamie T – tell NME how losing parents and a sense of brotherhood brought them together, and their epic hit list of future collaborators The post New indie supergroup M.O.T.H...
Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.
Planets beyond our solar system can have magnetic fields similar to those closer to home, astronomers said Tuesday after observing extreme winds on scorching worlds known as "hot Jupiters."
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
This article is presented in partnership with JOYCITY The popular mobile game Resident Evil Survival Unit, published by Aniplex and co-developed with JOYCITY, is about to get a lot bigger thanks to a collaboration with the fan-favorite Monster Hunter property. For a limited ti...
Den of Geek reports: Resident Evil Survival Unit Teams Up with Monster... — this reflects shifting cultural trends.
The 'New Heights' episode drops Friday as plans are under way at Madison Square Garden for a big extravaganza.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Waters and Murphy sat down at the Provincetown International Film Festival to talk everything from bad reviews to Kim Kardashian.
The big picture: John Waters and Ryan Murphy Get Candid About... — is generating industry buzz.
The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.
Why it matters: Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
The reporter had asked the frontman a question about Metallica's James Hetfield backstage The post Watch Dave Mustaine call out “fucking dickhead” journalist at Megadeth show appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Watch Dave Mustaine call out “fucking dickhead” journalist... — shows where the music business is headed.
This weekend marks America's 250th birthday, which means you'll save big on TV deals from top brands, all thoroughly vetted and tested by our experts.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this could change how developers build software.
Short-lived sources of radio radiation in the sky, known as radio transients, can originate in the vicinity of supermassive black holes in the centers of galaxies. They are the result of processes that take place under extreme physical conditions. While most radio transients a...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
It's a big year for America. It's the semiquincentennial, otherwise known as America250, and the United States is cohosting the World Cup. But spectators at these events - and the millions of people who live in the cities hosting them - may not realize that they, too, are bein...
The big picture: While you’re watching the World Cup, the feds... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Gen Z lineup of the hardcore punk band hits Philadelphia, Houston, Tampa among other cities Black Flag Announce First Full US Tour of “Gen Z” Lineup Travis Bland
Consequence of Sound reports: Black Flag Announce First Full US Tour of... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Mobile gaming giant Scopely has made a "strategic investment" into Studio Auknow, a new company formed by the former director of Umamusame: Pretty Derby. Read more
The big picture: Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely continues its mobile investment spree... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
AI isn’t the problem, says leadership expert Leena Rinne: It’s social connection and emotional intelligence instead.
The big picture: ‘It’s just his AI and my AI going... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Celebrating America's 250th birthday, Space.com looks back at what our understanding of space was like in 1776 and what major developments occurred to change our thinking.
Why it matters: Space science has come a long way since... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The Apple TV dystopian sci-fi series is back for its third run - but where did it leave us last time? Catch up below The post What happened at the end of ‘Silo’ season two? appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: What happened at the end of ‘Silo’ season... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Despite the fact that smartphones have become impressively capable shooters, standalone point-and-shoot cameras are enjoying a renaissance. The tiny Kodak Charmera is still wildly popular, while influencers are scrambling to find aging Canon cameras on eBay. Godox, a company b...
The big picture: This slim camera has a transparent LCD screen... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
YouTube’s cofounders could all be part of the billionaire club alongside Google's Sundar Pichai had they kept the business: It’s grown some 333x since they cashed out.
The big picture: YouTube’s founders split over $650 million when they... — hints at where the money is moving.
"Thank you for making our mission a part of your love story," wrote New York Cares.
The big picture: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Thanked by More... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
“Satluj,” the Honey Trehan-directed drama inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, began streaming globally on ZEE5 Global on July 3, in full and without cuts, three years after the film first ran into trouble with India’s censor board. Produced by R...
Variety reports: Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj,’ Formerly ‘Punjab ’95’ That Was... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Intel confirms price increases for Core Ultra 200S Plus, Xeon 6 processors, cites market dynamics, rising costs, soaring demand.
Why it matters: Intel confirms price hikes on select consumer and... could change how developers build software.
Funeral service directors have said they’ve struggled to find places to store bodies before burial or cremation, with some saying they had to turn bodies away.
Why it matters: Brutal heatwave in France is killing 2,000 people... reflects a broader economic trend.
Enslaved collaborate with Kevin Kicking Woman of the Blackfeet Nation on the spiritually engrossing progressive black metal track "Spirit Helper." Heavy Song of the Week: Enslaved Bridge Spiritual and Musical Worlds with “Spirit Helper” Langdon Hickman
Why it matters: Heavy Song of the Week: Enslaved Bridge Spiritual... is making waves across platforms.
"Maybe people won't like it. That's life," says Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 director and Sandfall Interactive founder, Guillaume Broche, when asked about the studio's yet-to-be-revealed sophomore game - its second game. "We didn't make the first game to please anyone, and I th...
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this is generating hype in the community.
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. One year on, our phones have finally arrived. 12 months, 16 days, 21 hours, and 54 minutes after I first heard about Trump Mobile's T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), I'm finally holding one in my own hands. ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
A new study published in Movement Ecology describes how migratory fish passed through the Haringvliet Sluices before the introduction of Kierbeheer (the partial opening of the Haringvliet Sluices to allow limited saltwater intrusion and facilitate fish migration). The analysis...
Phys.org reports: Narrow time windows shaped passage for salmon, trout... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new massive barred spiral galaxy. The newfound galaxy, designated M1149-BSG-z5, was identified using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The finding was detailed in a paper published June 23 on the preprint ser...
Why it matters: JWST discovers a new barred spiral galaxy could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The sixth film in the Sam Raimi-created horror franchise hits cinemas on July 9 The post Every song on the ‘Evil Dead Burn’ soundtrack appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Every song on the ‘Evil Dead Burn’ soundtrack — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The much-anticipated release is the culmination of a months-long rollout that included a surprise Coachella performance, a pop-up show in Times Square and "taking over the Gayborhood" on Grindr.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Madonna Returns With Long-Awaited ‘Confessions II’ — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Fourth of July weekend brings tons of sales on top laptops we've reviewed, from Apple, Acer, Lenovo, and more.
The big picture: I've been reviewing laptops for years: These are... — could change how developers build software.
April 19: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is ending its DLC support with Future Saga Chapter 4, Bandai Namco just revealed. A teaser trailer for the DLC was shown as part of Dragon Ball Power Hour. We’re still learning more about it, but yes, support for the title appears to be windin...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Researchers at the University of Münster and Ruhr University Bochum have demonstrated for the first time in real time that the body's own defense cells use catecholamines—neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenaline—to communicate via the same chemical signals as nerve ce...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Enabling people to reflect critically on societal changes and participate in meeting major challenges is the purpose of teaching transformative competencies. In a Perspective article published in the journal npj Climate Action, Dr. Nicole Aeschbach has examined how this approa...
Why it matters: How transformative competencies can be integrated into existing... opens new research frontiers.
Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
The big picture: Madonna, Destin Conrad, Rico Nasty, and All the... — shows where the music business is headed.
The seventh film in Illumination's 'Despicable Me' franchise is in cinemas now The post Every song on the ‘Minions & Monsters’ soundtrack appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Every song on the ‘Minions & Monsters’ soundtrack — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Hear singer's rendition of Woody Guthrie's "Deportee (Plane Crash at Los Gatos)" alongside Joan Baez and Memphis Mariachi
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
NASA’s Swift space telescope is reaching the end of its two-decade run in orbit – unless a satellite launched on 3 July can give it a lifesaving boost
Bottom line from New Scientist: this advances our understanding of the world.
Few modern poets are as readily quotable — and indeed as widely quoted — as Mary Oliver, the late Pulitzer winner whose graceful but plainly worded reflections on the natural world have been taken to heart by millions as mantras for a calmer, more mindful way of life. Dependin...
The big picture: ‘Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
If you're in the market for a tablet, look no further than the TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus, especially at this price for the Fourth of July.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this is one to watch for the industry.
SSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6.2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71.57 extra a year.
BBC Business reports: SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than... — this hints at where the money is moving.
17 plaintiffs sued Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in late June.
The big picture: Inside the history of DRAM price-fixing lawsuits —... — could change how developers build software.
A new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform dubbed "ARToken" appears to operate as an affiliate of the EvilTokens phishing platform, giving researchers a glimpse into an extensive toolkit designed to compromise Microsoft 365. [...]
Why it matters: ARToken PhaaS exposes EvilTokens' Microsoft 365 phishing toolkit highlights growing cyber threats.
The Moroccan government is launching construction of a major new film production hub called the International Cinema City in Ouarzazate, in southern Morocco, known to Hollywood directors as the perfect set for epics such as Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator 2.” The flagship project, l...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The punk rappers alleged the British broadcaster unjustly labeled them antisemitic. Bob Vylan Sue the BBC for Defamation Following Pro-Palestine Chants at Glastonbury Travis Bland
The big picture: Bob Vylan Sue the BBC for Defamation Following... — is making waves across platforms.
Everything you need to know to watch the FIFA World Cup on July 3, including the day's schedule, kickoff times, and livestream information.
Mashable reports: FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times,... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Disappointing for the owner, but hopefully another software update can fix it.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
A new batch of A24 films, including Everything Everywhere All At Once and Lady Bird, arrives this July on free streaming services.
The big picture: July Movie Nights With 7 of the Best... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The record features calamitous new production from Kenneth Blume, formerly known as Kenny Beats. Rico Nasty Announces New Album RX, Reveals “Cupcake”: Stream Kiana Fitzgerald
Why it matters: Rico Nasty Announces New Album RX, Reveals “Cupcake”:... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
A few years ago, Austin Wrenn noticed something unsettling in his strawberry greenhouses at Wrenn's Farm in Zebulon, North Carolina. He was one of the first growers in the state to experience losses from an unexpected, aggressive fungal pathogen known as Neopestalotiopsis, or ...
Phys.org reports: Fighting an emerging threat to strawberry crops — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
There is a constant war going on in your body. Working against you are viruses and cancer cells growing uncontrollably, threatening your tissues and organs. Fighting on your side are immune cells such as lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that includes T cells and B cells...
Phys.org reports: Natural born killers—tracking immune cells as they cluster... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
"Silo" director Michael Dinner tells IndieWire how the political conspiracy plot in Season 3 enabled him to work in the tradition of the directors who made him want to direct in the first place.
IndieWire reports: ‘Silo’ Season 3 Channels Classic Thrillers from Sydney... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The 20-year-old singer mulls over deep feelings of disconnect and impermanence in life and love, but her writing doesn't quite match the fervor in her voice
The big picture: Sienna Spiro Makes a Hopeful But Hesitant Debut... — could define this era of music.
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. Europe is melting, the eastern US is currently trapped in a "...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
As previewed earlier this year, the Google Wallet app on phones can now show payment history made by Wear OS watches.
The big picture: Google Wallet on Android phones now shows Wear... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Gemini for Android Auto has been divisive, to say the least, but for all of its pros and cons, there’s still one big problem that frustrates me on a frequent basis.
Why it matters: Google still hasn’t fixed my biggest problem with... reshapes the tech landscape.
Infant stars celebrate their independence with cosmic fireworks in a stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The big picture: Infant stars celebrate their independence with cosmic fireworks|... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A Redditor experience the deadly "Red Line of Death" on their Steam Machine, indicating GPU failure. They've just been playing for five minutes and then updated the console before experiencing the issue.
Tom's Hardware reports: Brand new Steam Machine hit with 'red line... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
At the event "The Briefing: AI for Science" earlier this week, Anthropic announced Claude Science, a new "AI workbench for scientists" that pulls fragmented tools and datasets into one environment, and generates figures and visuals. Anthropic, already dominating the industry w...
The big picture: Anthropic wants to develop its own drugs — is one to watch for the industry.
Fourth of July weekend is here, and there are plenty of deals to celebrate, on everything from TVs to laptops to useful gadgets.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Drake and LeBron's relationship disintegrated during the Toronto rapper's battle with Kendrick Lamar back in 2024.
Billboard reports: Tristan Thompson Has Been Working on Ending Drake... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Researchers from the University of Bergen have uncovered the remains of a 4,000-year-old child in a cave site on Norway's west coast. "The find offers rare and important insight into the first agricultural population in Norway, and we hope that analysis of the bone material wi...
Why it matters: The discovery of an ancient child's skull sheds... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Researchers have spent decades—and billions of dollars—sequencing animal and crop genomes, but fungi have historically been the forgotten middle child of genomics, only noticed when they're ruining bread or colonizing toes.
The big picture: How a new fungal genome-editing tool could open... — advances our understanding of the world.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guest list reportedly includes Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Patrick Mahomes, and more.
Why it matters: Taylor Swift wedding guest list: Everyone we expect... may redefine how we interact with devices.
A previously undocumented threat actor known as Armored Likho has been attributed to cyber attacks targeting government agencies and the electric power sector across Russia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan. "Armored Likho blends financially motivated campaigns targeting private indivi...
The Hacker News reports: Armored Likho Targets Government Agencies, Power Sector with... — this should prompt a review of your own security.
More than 500,000 stars blaze red, white, and blue in this image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, released in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary. The image showcases Messier 3 (M3), one of the Milky Way galaxy's most massive globular clusters, or spherical ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
This week on the Engadget Podcast, we've got our first impressions of Valve's pricey Steam Machine, and we chat about Sony dumping PlayStation discs in 2028.
Bottom line from Engadget: this is one to watch for the industry.
On the new album Livin' in the USA, singer-songwriter Adam Weiner shows you how to protest and party at the same time
Why it matters: Low Cut Connie’s All-Inclusive, All-American Protest Music could define this era of music.
HP hits the mark on performance and battery life, but you’ll pay a hefty price for its OmniBook Ultra with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite.
Tom's Hardware reports: HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: Potent Snapdragon performance,... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Blackstone-owned QTS has withdrawn its final appeal for Virginia’s 22-million-square-foot Digital Gateway campus, ending the massive data center project.
The big picture: Blackstone-owned QTS abandons planned world’s largest data center... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Both weekends of his headlining Coachella 2026 set are now available to listen to on streaming services.
Billboard reports: Justin Bieber Drops ‘Swag Live From Coachella (Weekend... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Well, Turkey has done it now. By banning a cruise ship full of American LGBTQ+ travelers from docking in its country’s ports, Turkish authorities have drawn the wrath of Broadway’s formidable Patti LuPone. In a scathing Instagram post this morning, LuPone, who has long been de...
Deadline reports: Patti LuPone “Furious” That LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Banned... — this is generating industry buzz.
“Max, Min & Meowzaki” will release in cinemas across India, distributed by Platoon One Films. Directed by Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy, the film debuted in Busan, was part of the Best of Fest selection at Palm Springs and played at the International Film Festival of Kerala. The ...
The big picture: Busan, Palm Springs Selection ‘Max, Min & Meowzaki’... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
New research from the University of Kansas uses network science to determine why people make mistakes when lip-reading. Michael Vitevitch, professor of speech-language-hearing at KU, and his co-authors created a visual map of about 20,000 words in English, hoping to better gra...
Phys.org reports: Visual map of 20,000 words reveals why lip-readers... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A hardy aquarium fish prized for its golden hue, the ornamental Flowerhorn cichlid (Amphilophus spp.) has become a problem for the residents of San Pablo City, Laguna: It is increasingly taking on an outsized role in both the natural ecosystem and local aquaculture operations ...
Phys.org reports: Escaped flowerhorn fish threaten biodiversity, pose potential public... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A lawmaker suggested to the administration that it should prioritize American manufacturers when it comes to memory chip supplies, but the SEMI industry group is pushing back against this. It says that doing so would only extend the memory chip shortages.
The big picture: SK hynix, Samsung, Micron among semiconductor industry group... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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