[Virtual Event] Anatomy of a Data Breach: What to Do if it Happens to You
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Plus: the actress says she was silently paying the price of fame, and how 'Finding Nemo' helped her reclaim her spark
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
BBC Tech reports: SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The bill, which is designed to protect artists against "digital replicas," was first proposed in 2024 and reintroduced once before in 2025.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks have replaced software as the market's technology leaders.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
As is every large organization, the U.S. government is assessing how to best integrate artificial intelligence into its procedures and workflows. While AI has undeniable risks, it also has the potential to make work significantly more efficient and effective in a broad range o...
The big picture: US government is using AI more, but hiring... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, John Legend & Pharrell were also in attendance for the NYC dinner and auction honoring the late photojournalism icon.
Billboard reports: Chance the Rapper Performs Stirring Muhammad Ali Tribute... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Rami Malek shed a tear as he soaked up the love in the Palais for his deeply emotional turn in Ira Sachs’ “The Man I Love,” which earned an eight-minute standing ovation Wednesday in Cannes. The film is notably one of only two American features competing for the Palme d’Or at ...
The big picture: Rami Malek Cries During 8-Minute Cannes Standing Ovation... — is generating industry buzz.
Intuit's stock has been hammered this year as investors worry that generative artificial intelligence models could threaten software companies.
Why it matters: Intuit plans to cut workforce by about 17%... hints at where the money is moving.
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
BBC Business reports: UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Just days after being nominated for a 2026 Apple Design Award in the Interaction category, The Outsiders rolled out a major update with Home Screen widgets, expanded workout import options, new metrics, additional workout types, and more. Here are the details. more…
The big picture: The Outsiders celebrates Apple Design Awards 2026 nomination... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Ira Sachs’ drama The Man I Love starring Rami Malek had its world premiere Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a heartfelt 10-minute ovation following its screening at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. The film is the second American movie to screen in the festiv...
The big picture: Ira Sachs’ ‘The Man I Love’ Gets 10-Minute... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
“The Bear” might be ending soon, but the show’s landmark Italian Beef sandwich isn’t going anywhere: It was recognized as the official state sandwich of Illinois on Wednesday. Corey Hendrix, the Chicago native who plays Gary “Sweeps” Woods in “The Bear,” was present in Springf...
Variety reports: ‘The Bear’ Honored as the Italian Beef Is... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Castmember and Chicago native Corey Hendrix attended the ceremony at the state capitol.
Why it matters: Illinois Name-Checks ‘The Bear’ in Proclaiming Italian Beef... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
SpaceX's IPO filing reveals xAI lost $6.4 billion in 2025 while planning a massive Grok expansion — offering the first public look at Elon Musk's AI financials and more details about his ambitions.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this is one to watch for the industry.
Musk lost his case against Sam Altman on a technicality.
The big picture: I read every document in the Musk vs... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
I got an early look at the new features arriving to Android Auto and vehicles with Google Built-in.
Why it matters: Google's In-Car Gemini Dimmed the Sunroof, Ordered Dinner... is one to watch for the industry.
Researchers at the University of Würzburg have unveiled a new tool for analyzing RNA molecules. It visualizes their structures as interactive maps and could help to improve our understanding of diseases.
Phys.org reports: New RNA tool maps structure and motifs across... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Ring Every Bell shows how the late actor visited Capitol Hill with the nonprofit group I Am ALS, which also released a new PSA featuring Dane and other celebrities
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
Although Montana proved to be a beautiful filming location for The Madison, Michelle Pfeiffer was far from paradise. The Golden Globe winner recently explained that it “took a while” for the cast to adjust to filming the Taylor Sheridan-created Paramount+ series on location, d...
Why it matters: Michelle Pfeiffer Says ‘The Madison’ Set Had No... is generating industry buzz.
This week's Trending Up looks at the most likely breakout hit from the 6 God's trio of new releases, as well as new viral moments for Yung Miami, Noah Kahan and PinkPantheress.
The big picture: Which Drake Song From His Three New Albums... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Satellites forced to avoid space debris appear to have lost some of their data due to the movement. They've also lost precious fuel.
Space.com reports: Space debris is forcing satellites to dodge more... — this advances our understanding of the world.
It’s the best time of year to pick up all the outdoor gadgets, tents, sleeping bags, and other gear you’ll need for summer fun.
Wired reports: The Best Outdoor Deals From the REI Anniversary... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition is launching imminently, and tying in with that, we’ve got the launch trailer. Bandai Namco’s RPG will be appearing on Nintendo Switch 2. As a reminder, here’s what to expect from the release: For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pi...
Why it matters: Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition launch... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Re-examining an old quote from Valve's Gabe Newell reveals a big gap in what we know about Doom's popularity.
Why it matters: In the early 1990s, Doom was famously installed... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The video agent demoed as part of Google Beam is an experiment, and it's shockingly realistic. Is this a helper, or a replacement for people?
Bottom line from CNET: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Nvidia announced another record revenue figure after market close on Wednesday, but forecasted that revenue growth would slow in the following quarter.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this is one to watch for the industry.
Mr. Musk’s rocket and satellite maker disclosed its financial performance as it prepares to go public in what is set to be one of the largest offerings to date.
Why it matters: Musk’s SpaceX Reveals Its Finances for the First... opens new research frontiers.
Tom Sturridge, Rebecca Hall, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and newcomer Luther Ford also star in this acutely felt memento mori set during the height of the AIDS crisis.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
NASA scientists have developed an artificial intelligence tool to take on a longstanding challenge in ocean waters. In a study recently published in the Earth and Space Science journal, researchers reported the tool was able to fuse data from multiple satellites and detect har...
The big picture: AI tool fuses five satellite datasets to help... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Adverts that feature people with a disability greatly enhance consumer attitudes towards brands and their products, according to new research co-authored by Bayes Business School that also shows the effectiveness of diversity regulations and the benefits of compliance. The pap...
Phys.org reports: Disability inclusion in advertising can build stronger brand... — this opens new research frontiers.
Cannes: Malek and Tom Sturridge play partners whose already-strained relationship is tested by the arrival of a new and beguiling twink neighbor, played by Luther Ford, downstairs.
IndieWire reports: ‘The Man I Love’ Review: Rami Malek Is... — this is generating industry buzz.
Even though Disney really wants you in its own app, it isn't killing off Hulu.
Why it matters: Hulu bundle subscribers can now access their watch... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The automaker brought the Autobahn and the stars to LA’s iconic Sixth Street Bridge to show off its latest creation
The big picture: Blink-182, Brad Pitt, and George Russell Join Mercedes-AMG... — is making waves across platforms.
Darksiders launched for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S this week, and that's good news for us too.
Why it matters: Nearly a decade after its last update, Darksiders... signals what players want next.
The city’s top realtors keep luxury prices soaring in the Big Apply, as Zohran Mamdani watches closely.
Why it matters: The 36 Most Powerful Real Estate Brokers in... signals where Hollywood is headed.
One line tucked into a federal highway bill would strip funds from cities and states unless they kill their automated plate tracking programs—effectively banning the tech for all but toll collection.
Why it matters: A Bipartisan Amendment Would End Police License Plate... reshapes the tech landscape.
Officials denied refusing entry, but dodged questions on why Americans didn't return.
The big picture: Trump admin didn't want Ebola-exposed Americans, sent them... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Elon Musk's xAI said it will buy $2.8 billion worth of natural gas turbines over the next three years, according to SpaceX's IPO filing.
TechCrunch reports: Musk’s xAI is being sued over its data... — this could change how developers build software.
The long-awaited S-1 finally landed—and it shows Elon Musk's empire is far bigger, and more complex, than almost anyone knew.
The big picture: SpaceX IPO targets $28.5 trillion total addressable market,... — may shift market dynamics.
Jeff Bezos rejected accusations that Amazon's decision to release a documentary on first lady Melania Trump was an effort to curry favor with the president.
CNBC reports: Bezos defends billionaires, hypes AI, talks taxes and... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The Department of Justice has set up a $1.8 billion fund that will purportedly compensate victims of prosecutorial overreach under the Biden administration.
CNBC reports: Congress is best chance to stop Trump 'lawfare'... — this signals changing business strategies.
The "Aperture" singer kicked off his latest tour on May 16 and 17 in Amsterdam, with attendees taking to social media to share their frustrations of a poor viewing experience.
The big picture: Harry Styles to Adjust Tour Stage to “Improve... — is generating industry buzz.
The Port Authority said travelers should expect delays and cancellations, with thunderstorms expected also expected to roll in Wednesday.
The big picture: Sinkhole shuts runway at LaGuardia Airport, delaying flights,... — signals changing business strategies.
Malek colors him in with shades of anger, tenderness, psychosis, and the sheer pesky individuality of Jimmy. He makes him a morosely charismatic flake — the kind of flamboyant narcissist who’s got a gift, but one he doesn’t quite know what to do with.
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Veteran filmmaker Ira Sachs returns to a place where his own creative spark was lit, the downtown New York City world where artists of all stripes (and sexualities) from experimental theater to painting to music to poetry and more could congregate and feed their need to create...
Deadline reports: ‘The Man I Love’ Review: Rami Malek Is... — this is generating industry buzz.
Jon Favreau's feature adaptation of his Disney+ series is making a big play for families thanks to Grogu, aka Baby Yoda.
The big picture: ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Targets $80M-Plus... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The star writes in new court filings that his LLC “had no role in management of the festival” where Drakeo was fatally stabbed.
Why it matters: Snoop Dogg Says His Company Isn’t Liable in... shows where the music business is headed.
The long-awaited documents SpaceX filed with US regulators Wednesday included details about a lucrative deal to lend GPUs to a major AI rival.
Bottom line from Wired: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
turbovec brings Google Research's TurboQuant algorithm to vector search, offering 16x compression and zero codebook training for RAG pipelines. The post Meet Turbovec: A Rust Vector Index with Python Bindings, and Built on Google’s TurboQuant Algorithm appeared first on MarkTe...
The big picture: Meet Turbovec: A Rust Vector Index with Python... — highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Welcome to episode 101 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner and Damien are joined by Seang Chau and Dieter Bohn of Google to discuss the biggest announcements of I/O 2026. Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscr...
The big picture: Pixelated 101: Chatting with Google at I/O 2026 — is one to watch for the industry.
Standardizing calculations of the helium byproducts generated in advanced fission and fusion energy system materials can increase reactor safety and longevity, according to a study led by University of Michigan Engineering with collaborators at Oak Ridge National Laboratory an...
The big picture: Better helium reporting to improve fission and fusion... — opens new research frontiers.
Juvenile Chinook salmon in the Lower Fraser River estuary are feeding and growing in a slurry of contaminants from pharmaceuticals, personal care products to industrial chemicals, according to a new Simon Fraser University study.
Why it matters: Young Fraser River Chinook salmon swimming in 'chemical... advances our understanding of the world.
The streamer shared additional stats and broke down what it's doing to combat AI-generated music in a new memo sent to its partners.
Billboard reports: Apple Music Claims AI-Generated Songs Make Up Less... — this shows where the music business is headed.
After Carell's character was killed off at the end of the first season, the Netflix comedy sees the vacation-loving friends trying to move on.
The big picture: Tina Fey and ‘The Four Seasons’ Cast on... — is generating industry buzz.
The popular smart ring is connecting doctors with members who need more assistance.
Why it matters: Oura Adds Clinical Care for Members Seeking Solutions... could change how developers build software.
E.l.f. Beauty raised prices by $1 last August to offset the impact of tariffs. It's now planning to walk back some of that amid a consumer pullback.
The big picture: E.l.f. Beauty to walk back some tariff price... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
The Ukrainian cyberpolice, working in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement, has identified an 18-year-old man from Odesa suspected of running an infostealer malware operation targeting users of an online store in California. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Ukraine identifies infostealer operator tied to 28,000 stolen... — this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
The outlook let down investors who expect moonshot results from the chipmaker. But Nvidia announced a big boost to its dividend and $80 billion in stock buybacks.
Fortune reports: Nvidia gets tepid reaction to forecast, boosts investor... — this may shift market dynamics.
PinkPantheress & Larry June also set to perform alongside World Cup watch parties at New York's Brooklyn Bridge Park next month.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
The Houston rapper is taking his first solo No. 1 LP to some of America's biggest arenas. Learn how to get tickets. Don Toliver’s 2026 Tour: How to Get Tickets Alex Krinsky
Why it matters: Don Toliver’s 2026 Tour: How to Get Tickets shows where the music business is headed.
While Inde Navarrette gives a chilling performance in Obsession, she’s responding to discourse over the character being both a villain and victim. The actress, who plays Nikki in the Curry Barker horror film, explained why she “wanted to humanize” the character after her best ...
Why it matters: ‘Obsession’s Inde Navarrette On Why It Was Important... is generating industry buzz.
Marine Atlan's directorial debut, about a group of French teenagers on a school trip to Naples, took top honors in the Cannes sidebar for first and second features.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Lock and Load,” the Season 1 finale of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” now streaming on Apple TV. In the first episode of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” college student Margo (Elle Fanning) is led to believe she’s throwing her li...
The big picture: ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ EPs Break Down the... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Daril Fannin of KINO and Chad Archibald of Black Fawn Films stopped by The American Pavilion to explain why they bet on a first time filmmaker's vision for an audio-driven horror movie — and why it paid off.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Elon Musk's xAI surprised the AI world when it made a deal to sell compute to Anthropic. Now we know how much it's worth.
The big picture: Anthropic will pay xAI $1.25B per month for... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Elon Musk's final frontier is officially open for business now that SpaceX has formally filed its S-1 prospectus with the SEC. That kicks off what could be the largest initial public offering ever when it lists on the Nasdaq stock exchange with the ticker SPCX. SpaceX generate...
The Verge reports: SpaceX just filed for what could be the... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Sitting in front of an expansive wall of floor to ceiling bookcases, David Michôd, the director behind films like “Animal Kingdom” and “The King,” confesses that for the first ten years after film school, he was “stone cold broke.” “I really didn’t know if there was a career ...
Why it matters: Meet Rover, the Shorts Streamer That Aims to... could reshape the box office conversation.
In a S-1 filing replete with glossy photos of rockets and space, SpaceX gave investors the first peek at its business financials and plans for a massive IPO.
Why it matters: SpaceX finally files IPO prospectus, reveals revenue is... may shift market dynamics.
Altman offered to have OpenAI invest in every single startup in this Y Combinator class: tokens for equity.
Why it matters: Sam Altman makes ‘mic drop’ offer to every... is one to watch for the industry.
Slapping “AI” on your startup’s pitch deck is basically table stakes right now. When a founder raised $20 million from Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest for an eSports gamification loyalty startup without those two letters in the spotlight, it got us wondering how the conversation even...
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Like so much else in nature, the human visual system has both a complex structure and functional efficiency that is difficult for scientists to replicate. The system is both a sensor and a processor, with the eyes and the brain working together to resolve images with less ener...
The big picture: Optoelectronic synapse shows exceptional photoresponse for neuromorphic vision — advances our understanding of the world.
For decades, environmental debates have been framed around a stark trade-off: economic growth lifts people out of poverty but comes at the expense of forests, wildlife, and climate stability. More people and richer diets mean more farmland and less nature.
Phys.org reports: How economic growth in low-income countries can also... — this advances our understanding of the world.
The Department of Justice agreed to create the fund to settle a $10 billion lawsuit by President Trump over the leak of his tax records by an IRS employee.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
Threat actors brute-forced VPN credentials and bypassed multi-factor authentication (MFA) on SonicWall Gen6 SSL-VPN appliances to deploy tools used in ransomware attacks. [...]
The big picture: Hackers bypass SonicWall VPN MFA due to incomplete... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Ivy Meeropol's intimate documentary about the trailblazer — in more ways than one, for better and quite worse — works hard to contextualize her as a person, not a victim.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
To some Africans, the claim that the continent’s largest health agency had already bungled its response scratched a familiar wound.
Why it matters: Ebola Crisis Sparks Debate Over Global Health Double... advances our understanding of the world.
The actress reflects on a potential romantic storyline, the fate of Michelle Pfeiffer and Greg Kinnear, and whether or not she's a fan of Applebee's.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
SpaceX's IPO and NASA preparing to deorbit the ISS could mean missing out on trillions in untapped value — unless we build a bridge to the space economy.
The big picture: SpaceX will be worth trillions, but the space... — signals changing business strategies.
The 28-date run hits Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Boston and more cities while the new song embodies the band's aggressive drum and bass style. Death From Above 1979 Announce “Private Lives Tour” Travis Bland
Consequence of Sound reports: Death From Above 1979 Announce “Private Lives Tour” — this taps into a cultural moment.
Wiz was sentenced in December for illegal drug possession charges tied to a 2024 Beach, Please! Festival performance in Costinesti.
Why it matters: Wiz Khalifa Wanted by Romanian Police After 9-Month... shows where the music business is headed.
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. This week's issue is a special early edition tied to The Verge's Google I/O coverage. Yo...
The big picture: ‘Solve all diseases,’ you say? — is one to watch for the industry.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos called for eliminating federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners as Mamdani pushes a luxury second-home tax in New York City.
Why it matters: Mamdani fires back at Bezos over Queens teacher... hints at where the money is moving.
April 2, 2025: Announced in 2024 with a planned for a 2025 release, Hashire Hebereke: EX is now set for a Spring 2026 launch window. Hashire Hebereke: EX is a remake of Hashire Hebereke, a racing game featuring various characters and tracks. The original 1994 game was release...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.
Severe droughts, intense floods, and heat waves are pushing river ecosystems beyond their natural limits of resilience. A review of data on river systems across several continents published in the journal Nature Reviews Biodiversity shows that, in most cases, nature is unable ...
Phys.org reports: Extreme weather events may leave rivers unable to... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that Earth's continents are continuously reworked deep beneath the surface, offering fresh insight into how continents have evolved over billions of years.
The big picture: How Earth recycles continents deep underground — advances our understanding of the world.
EXCLUSIVE: Ciarán Hinds, May Calamawy and Ruaridh Mollica joining Channing Tatum and Eve Hewson on the Amazon MGM Studios pic Isle of Man, a new movie set around the iconic race with production starting this Friday. Reid Carolin is directing the film and wrote the script along...
Deadline reports: Ciarán Hinds Joins Channing Tatum In ‘Isle Of... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Antler positions itself as a “day zero” investor, meaning it backs founders from the very start, before they’ve even started building their businesses.
Fortune reports: Antler CEO Magnus Grimeland says Silicon Valley doesn’t... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
"The points are long, the rallies are dramatic, the action is constant, there is a refined bedlam, and the strategy reads so beautifully on camera," Bellamy says of TYPTI.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
“Lost” and “Watchmen” mastermind Damon Lindelof has detailed why he was fired from writing a Star Wars movie and teases what the tale would’ve been about. Lindelof was a guest on the May 18 episode of The Ringer’s “House of R” podcast and, early on in a lengthy discussion abou...
Variety reports: Damon Lindelof Reveals Why He Was Fired From... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The group will hit arenas across North America this fall. Learn how to get tickets. KATSEYE’s 2026 “WILDWORLD TOUR”: How to Get Tickets Paolo Ragusa
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
There is nothing cybersecurity professionals are more excited about, and nothing they fear more, than AI.
The big picture: Cyber Pros Can't Decide If AI Is a... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Open source software giant GitHub confirmed a data breach this week involving the theft of thousands of repos. One threat actor — TeamPCP — took credit.
Dark Reading reports: GitHub Confirms Breach, 4K Internal Repos Stolen — this should prompt a review of your own security.
"Knew Better Part Two" didn't make it onto the album, but became a fan favorite among Arianators
The big picture: Ariana Grande Drops ‘Dangerous Woman’ Outtake on Album’s... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Four new lawsuits claim Vince Guaraldi's iconic score has been used without permission or payment, including in a federal agency's digital Christmas card.
The big picture: Good Grief: ‘Peanuts’ Music Owners Launch Legal Blitz... — taps into a cultural moment.
‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ has been renewed for a second season on Apple TV, following an acclaimed eight-part season 1. Here’s what to expect from season 2. more…
9to5Mac reports: Apple TV renews ‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’... — this could change how developers build software.
The raise for Shamrock's fourth fund targeting film, TV, music and other content rights beat the initial target of $700 million in committments.
The big picture: Shamrock Capital Raises More Than $800 Million in... — taps into a cultural moment.
Cities don't just change the landscape, they change the weather. According to a new study analyzing tens of thousands of rain events in Texas, whether urban areas make rain worse, lighter or simply different depends strongly on the type of storm.
The big picture: Cities change storms, but the impacts depend on... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
New research shows, for the first time, an unprecedented and significant warming of equatorial Atlantic upper intermediate waters during the mid- to late Holocene. The paper is published in the journal Geology.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
We’re helping build the state’s next-generation workforce and investing in energy programs.
Google AI Blog reports: We’re announcing new community investments in Missouri. — this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Schmigadoon!, the most Tony Award nominated production of the 2025-2026 Broadway season, will launch a North American Tour in September 2027, producers announced today. The tour will premiere at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre before traveling across the U.S and Canada, with en...
Why it matters: ‘Schmigadoon!’ Sets 2027 Launch For North American Tour may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Next month tvOS 27 will be unveiled, the next major version of Apple TV 4K software, and Apple confirmed this week that it will bring a useful new display setting: Larger Text. more…
Why it matters: tvOS 27 will give Apple TV 4K a... reshapes the tech landscape.
The disguised apps use WebView automation, JavaScript injection, and OTP interception to avoid detection and complete fraudulent subscriptions.
Dark Reading reports: Fake Android Apps Commit Carrier Billing Fraud for... — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Matthew Ball previously helped with planning at Prime Video and Amazon Studios
Kotaku reports: Xbox Taps Everyone’s Favorite Gaming Industry Chart Guy... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Microsoft is responsible for over 90% of the carbon-removal market, and reports suggested the company was pausing purchases entirely. This new deal should help assuage the fears of CDR startups.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Billy Corgan revealed that the track is "98% done" and will be released sometime this year. Smashing Pumpkins Reunited with Butch Vig to Record New Music Eddie Fu
Consequence of Sound reports: Smashing Pumpkins Reunited with Butch Vig to Record... — this is making waves across platforms.
OpenAI claims its reasoning model disproved a geometry conjecture unsolved since 1946 — and this time, the mathematicians who exposed its last embarrassing claim are backing it up.
TechCrunch reports: OpenAI claims it solved an 80-year-old math problem... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
ATG Entertainment, the British and Broadway theater operator whose venues house such major productions as The Book of Mormon, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Titanique, is, according to Reuters, “in the early stages of being prepared for a possible sale by its private e...
Why it matters: Major Broadway & West End Theater Owner ATG... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Fish who display dominant traits are more at risk of consuming microplastic pollution than others in their social group, according to new research. The study, led by the University of Glasgow and published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, details the...
The big picture: Dominant fish face higher microplastic risk than subordinates... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The classic image of an archaeologist is of someone unearthing a potsherd in Pompeii or opening a Viking grave to better understand the distant past. Yet the same methods can also be applied to our own time—a field known as contemporary archaeology.
Why it matters: Contemporary archaeologists dig into the present—bringing those so... advances our understanding of the world.
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
BBC World reports: Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza... — this demands attention beyond borders.
TikTok influencer Gabbie Gonzalez, her father, and a Hawaii surf instructor have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and solicitation to commit murder. Why Don’t We Singer Allegedly Targeted in Dark Web Murder-for-Hire Plot by TikTok Star Kiana Fit...
Consequence of Sound reports: Why Don’t We Singer Allegedly Targeted in Dark... — this could define this era of music.
Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, and Demi Moore are all deeply attuned to Riley's weird rhythms, even as his high-concept sci-fi ideas grow scattershot.
Why it matters: ‘I Love Boosters’ Review: Boots Riley’s Crazy Fashion... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Google showcased new Gemini-powered Android Auto and Google Built-in features at I/O 2026 focused on driving assistance.
The big picture: Google Gemini is making its way into your... — reshapes the tech landscape.
A new version of the No Fakes Act — a bill to regulate the use of AI replicas of a person’s voice and likeness — was introduced on Wednesday, in hopes that the legislation will gain momentum in the time remaining of the current Congress. An earlier version of the bill was intr...
Why it matters: Lawmakers Introduce Revised No Fakes Act, A Bill... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Netflix’s docuseries Michael Jackson: The Verdict has set the premiere date for June 3. The three-part docuseries, directed by Nick Green and told by key players inside the courtroom, dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy. Produced by Candle True Stories...
The big picture: ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Premiere Date & Trailer... — is generating industry buzz.
In-game items have "subjective and aesthetic value" akin to baseball cards, Valve insists.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this signals what players want next.
Rick and Morty, The Boroughs, and Battlestar Galactica are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
The big picture: The 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This... — could change how developers build software.
Daniel Wendler says most companies are unknowingly suppressing their neurodivergent workers — and leaving a serious competitive advantage behind.
Why it matters: A ‘proudly autistic’ workplace expert says putting neurodivergent... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Aerosols and clouds play a key role in Earth's climate budget. However, the extent to which they reflect solar energy depends heavily on how much water the particles can absorb. This so-called hygroscopicity has so far been represented in a simplified manner in climate models....
The big picture: Urban aerosols grow faster in polluted air, sharpening... — advances our understanding of the world.
In a 1930 essay, British economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that in 100 years time, technological advances would have displaced so much human labor that people would be working 15-hour weeks—if they worked at all.
Phys.org reports: 15 Australian companies switched to a four‑day work... — this opens new research frontiers.
EXCLUSIVE: American Horror Story has added John Carroll Lynch (Ballard), Mena Suvari (American Beauty), Matt Fraser (Gangs of London), and Berto Colón (The Night Agent) for Season 13. Production on the hit anthology series from creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk is currentl...
Deadline reports: ‘American Horror Story’ Sets Return Of John Carroll... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
At a Tuesday evening event, the host and showrunner looked back on the finest moment of Season 50, before he reveals the sole survivor on Wednesday night in the reality show's first live finale in 10 seasons.
The big picture: Jeff Probst Breaks Down the Wild Legal Contingencies... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Embracer Group will split itself into two separate companies--Fellowship Entertainment and Embracer--in 2027, with the former maintaining the majority of the publisher's biggest video game IP. While Fellowship Entertainment will have a large focus on franchises like Lord of th...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.
REI’s annual Anniversary Sale — the retailer’s biggest of the year — has arrived, bringing with it discounts on all kinds of outdoor essentials. If you’ve got a camping trip coming up, now is a good time to stock up on the basics, whether it be a tent, sleeping pad, or stove. ...
The Verge reports: Here are 42 of our favorite deals from... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Basketball fans have plenty of options for catching every WCF game during the NBA Playoffs.
Why it matters: Western Conference Finals Livestream 2026: Here’s Where to... is generating industry buzz.
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