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‘Off Campus’ Stars Mika Abdalla, Stephen Kalyn to Narrate Quinn Audio Erotica Original ‘Rent Free’
The romance narration comes amid Abdalla and Kalyn becoming a breakout fan-favorite couple of the Prime Video hockey romance series.
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Alan Ritchson Inks First-Look TV Deal With Amazon MGM Studios
The 'Reacher' star's Dancing Skeleton banner will develop series projects under the pact.
The big picture: Alan Ritchson Inks First-Look TV Deal With Amazon... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks
Cybercriminals used the Glassworm botnet to infect open source software projects with malware, and in turn hack the developers and companies that use that software.
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Sony Music Longtime General Counsel Julie Swidler to Step Down
Swidler, who's served as general counsel since 2008, will leave the company at the end of June.
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Will ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ Get Lost In The ‘Backrooms’? Pic Eyes Record Opening For A24 With $40M-$45M – Box Office Preview
It’s the summer of surprises, and one in which studios are finally getting their arms around the lost YouTube generation as they call it when it comes to younger moviegoers. Chernin Entertainment, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and A24’s thrifty financed-under $10M feature take of K...
Why it matters: Will ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ Get Lost In The... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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I found an easy way to automatically keep AI out of my search results - and it works in nearly every browser
You can add a custom search engine in your browser that excludes all AI results. I'll show you how to do it in every major browser.
Why it matters: I found an easy way to automatically keep... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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You can print, slice, and engrave using this desktop crafting machine
xTool has announced a new multi-purpose crafting machine that could potentially be one of the most affordable ways to start an Etsy shop. Its modular design facilitates a CMYK print head that works on multiple materials including paper, wood, and felt. It can later be swapped ...
Why it matters: You can print, slice, and engrave using this... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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The Wait Between TV Seasons Is Getting Longer, It’s Not Your Imagination
A study says the average gap between seasons of TV has reached a new high, with scripted originals on streaming taking an average of 21 months to return.
The big picture: The Wait Between TV Seasons Is Getting Longer,... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow congressional map that dilutes Black vote
A three-judge panel in Birmingham, Alabama, found that the state's proposed map of House districts was 'intentionally discriminatory."
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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YouTube will try to automatically flag AI videos starting this month
YouTube is tightening its AI labeling rules. Labels for photorealistic or heavily AI-altered content will now show up in more visible spots, below the player for long videos and as an overlay on Shorts. Starting May 2026, an automatic detection system will flag AI-generated co...
The Decoder reports: YouTube will try to automatically flag AI videos... — this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
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‘Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean’ Review: A Master of Cinematic Spectacle With Less Mastery Over His Rocky Personal Life
Barnaby Thompson’s doc traces the life and career of the ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ director, whose influence is acknowledged by luminaries like Francis Ford Coppola, Alfonso Cuarón, Steven Spielberg and Denis Villeneuve.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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Philip Glass Announces Worldwide 90th Birthday Season
The massive, multi-continent slate of performances in dance, theater, film, and more will run through summer 2027. Philip Glass Announces Worldwide 90th Birthday Season Paolo Ragusa
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Forrest Frank Earns His Second No. 1 on Hot Christian Songs With ‘Jesus Is Alive!’
The track extends his Christian chart momentum after fans and artists rallied around its open-verse challenge.
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Square Enix restarted development on Dragon Quest 12 and gave it a new name
Square Enix has rebooted its next mainline entry in the Dragon Quest series, which is now called Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams.
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Outdoor lights may keep mosquitoes biting and breeding deeper into autumn
In some parts of the world, autumn brings welcome relief from mosquitoes, such as the Northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens). As the days grow shorter, the waning light is a signal for them to enter a winter state of dormancy called diapause.
Why it matters: Outdoor lights may keep mosquitoes biting and breeding... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Mojito for Mac is a new and free emoji picker with auto-complete
Emoji selection on the Mac remains an area ripe for improvement with future versions of macOS. Until then, Mojito is a new and free solution that greatly improves the Mac emoji picker experience. more…
Why it matters: Mojito for Mac is a new and free... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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How ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Still Having an Impact at the TV Academy — Even Though It’s Not Emmy-Eligible
The Television Academy really, really wants to honor hit hockey romance “Heated Rivalry.” But because it was produced solely by Canadian producers and didn’t originate on a U.S. network, the show isn’t Emmy-eligible. It’s actually quite head-scratching: International projects ...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Wheelhouse Acquires ‘Shark Week’ Powerhouse Anomaly Entertainment
Wheelhouse has acquired Anomaly Entertainment, Variety has learned. Anomaly was orignally founded in 2017 by former Discovery Channell Commissioners Matthew Kelly and Michael Sorensen. With the acquisition, Kelly and Sorensen will continue creating series and formats across al...
Why it matters: Wheelhouse Acquires ‘Shark Week’ Powerhouse Anomaly Entertainment may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Where to Buy Last-Minute Ella Langley ‘Dandelion’ Tour Tickets
The tour comes after big wins for the "Choosin' Texas" singer at the AMAs and ACMs
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Oil prices fall 4% after Rubio says U.S. will give Iran diplomacy 'every chance to succeed'
U.S. crude oil prices trim losses as traders assess whether U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran that would restore traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters: Oil prices fall 4% after Rubio says U.S.... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Paralives is possibly the first ever videogame with a character editor that gives people motion sickness
Cosy life sim Paralives launched into early access this week, sweetening the initial reception with a roadmap full of free goodies. I've been looking forward to the game, if only because there has been such disappointment of late on the life sim front – Paradox Tectonic's Life...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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'Abandoned beach litter took us two days to clear'
Tents, towels and children's clothing were among hundreds of items left on a beach, a community group says.
Why it matters: 'Abandoned beach litter took us two days to... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Trailer: Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder Star in Jane Schoenbrun’s Sapphic Slasher
Mubi has released the full trailer for the queer satirical slasher “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.” The film stars Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, and is set for theatrical release via Mubi on August 7. “Camp Miasma” marks writer-director Jane Schoenbrun’s third ...
Variety reports: ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Trailer:... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Motorola says affiliate hijacking of Amazon app was ‘unintended’
Motorola says that recently discovered behavior, which saw some of its phones sending users to an affiliate tracking website before opening the Amazon app, was "unintended" and has been "promptly corrected." The company didn't explain how the error was introduced in the first ...
Why it matters: Motorola says affiliate hijacking of Amazon app was... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Mark O’Brien Co-Writes & Will Topline Crime Thriller ‘Good In The Room’; Laysla De Oliveira, Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor And Eric Bruneau Also Set
EXCLUSIVE: Mark O’Brien (Ready or Not) is set to topline Good in the Room, an indie crime thriller that he co-wrote with Canadian filmmaker Pat Kiely, who will direct. Laysla De Oliveira (Lioness), Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor (The Babysitter), and Eric Bruneau (Fanny) are also...
Why it matters: Mark O’Brien Co-Writes & Will Topline Crime Thriller... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Sony is offering up to 50 percent off some of our favorite PS5 games
Even without E3, the transition from spring to summer is a busy time for the gaming industry. Summer Game Fest is right around the corner, and Sony is kicking things off with a State of Play on June 2nd with an extended look at Insomniac’s upcoming Wolverine game. To mark the ...
Why it matters: Sony is offering up to 50 percent off... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Down Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour with Helmet
Support will also come from space rock group Spirit in the Room. Down Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour with Helmet Langdon Hickman
The big picture: Down Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour with... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Italian council sets 200% tax on data center development in agricultural zones — aims to spur the use of old industrial areas instead and limit environmental impact
This 200% tax will make it more expensive to build in rural areas and is aimed at spurring data center development in disused industrial zones instead.
Why it matters: Italian council sets 200% tax on data center... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Dying cells don't all release key inflammatory cytokine in the same way, research reveals
Researchers at Toho University have uncovered a previously unrecognized mechanism controlling how dying cells release the inflammatory cytokine IL-33, a key driver of allergy, asthma, tissue inflammation, and cancer progression. The findings reveal that cells do not release IL...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
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Pay-to-play system prices out young soccer talent
Every season, Georgia families spend thousands of dollars on youth sports in fees, travel, uniforms and other expenses. University of Georgia senior Gabriella Etienne experienced that life, competing for a club soccer team in Cherokee County.
Phys.org reports: Pay-to-play system prices out young soccer talent — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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The Chicks Are ‘Taking The Long Way’ on Tour for Album’s 20th Anniversary: ‘Still Not Ready to Make Nice’
The 16-date trek will visit cities including Seattle, Detroit and Chicago.
Billboard reports: The Chicks Are ‘Taking The Long Way’ on... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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X-Men ’97 Season 2 Trailer Promises Apocalypse and Lots of Time Travel: Watch
The acclaimed animated series returns to Disney+ this July. X-Men ’97 Season 2 Trailer Promises Apocalypse and Lots of Time Travel: Watch Liz Shannon Miller
The big picture: X-Men ’97 Season 2 Trailer Promises Apocalypse and... — could define this era of music.
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Cineflix Productions President JC Mills Exiting
EXCLUSIVE: JC Mills, President and Head of Content at Property Brothers producer Cineflix Productions, is leaving the business after six years. Mills joined the company, which also makes History’s American Pickers, in 2020 and the company’s co-founders Glen Salzman and Katheri...
Why it matters: Cineflix Productions President JC Mills Exiting could reshape the box office conversation.
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John Prine’s 80th Birthday to Be Marked with First-Ever Full Concert Recording, Tribute Concert
John Prine: Live at Old Town School of Folk is available now, and John C. Reilly will host the October tribute. John Prine’s 80th Birthday to Be Marked with First-Ever Full Concert Recording, Tribute Concert Ben Kaye
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this taps into a cultural moment.
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SNL Sketch Count: Season 51 Wrapped, Ashley Padilla’s Rise, Will Ferrell’s Milestone, More
Plus James Austin Johnson tied a mark for presidential impersonations previously set by Darrell Hammond. SNL Sketch Count: Season 51 Wrapped, Ashley Padilla’s Rise, Will Ferrell’s Milestone, More Wren Graves
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Decline’s Drops dev announces Dash’n’Drops for Nintendo Switch
Moulin aux Bulles, the developer behind Decline’s Drops, today revealed that its next game Dash’n’Drops will be made for Nintendo Switch. As of now launch timing has yet to be decided. Dash’n’Drops is a platform-fighting inspired roguelite. Players will go on a quest to defeat...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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The Jim Henson Company Hires Shirley Bowers To Lead Global Distribution
EXCLUSIVE: Former Fremantle exec Shirley Bowers has joined The Jim Henson Company as VP of Global Distribution, we’ve learned. The hires puts her in charge of content sales an distribution and driving revenue from the Henson catalog, which includes the likes of Dinosaur Train,...
The big picture: The Jim Henson Company Hires Shirley Bowers To... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Tony Awards: ‘Book Of Mormon’ Original Broadway Cast To Reunite For Performance
UPDATE: The original Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon will reunite for a 15th anniversary performance at the 79th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7, Tony producers announced today. The entire original principal cast will take part, including Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, Ro...
Deadline reports: Tony Awards: ‘Book Of Mormon’ Original Broadway Cast... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Condé Nast and Union Reach Settlement Over “Fired Four” (Exclusive)
The publishing giant is allowing workers to resign as active employees and paying a financial settlement.
Why it matters: Condé Nast and Union Reach Settlement Over “Fired... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Yoonchae Says She ‘Forgot’ How to Speak Korean When KATSEYE Met BTS: ‘My Brain Was Blank’
"When we walked in for the meet-and-greet, j-hope was doing 'Pinky Up' to us," Sophia also recalled.
Why it matters: Yoonchae Says She ‘Forgot’ How to Speak Korean... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Remedy's CEO isn't worried about Control Resonant launching close to GTA 6: 'It’s going to put the spotlight even more on games than maybe in past years'
He hopes GTA 6 will sell more consoles and "raise the tide" for everyone.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this signals what players want next.
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‘Brazil ’70: The Third Star’ Directors On Recreating Pelé’s Legendary World Cup Run For Netflix
EXCLUSIVE: The father-son directing team behind Netflix’s Brazil ’70: The Third Star told Deadline they set out to take viewers inside Brazil’s legendary 1970 World Cup run. City of Men director and O2 Filmes co-founder Paulo Morelli directed the series with his son Pedro, who...
Why it matters: ‘Brazil ’70: The Third Star’ Directors On Recreating... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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The Chicks Are Ready to Make Tour Plans, With ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Theater Outing Set for Fall
The Chicks will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their multiply Grammy-winning “Taking the Long Way” album with a 10-city, 16-date run through U.S. theaters this fall. It marks the trio’s first trip out on the road in America since they did an arena tour in 2023. The tour has...
Variety reports: The Chicks Are Ready to Make Tour Plans,... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Maggie Grace & Steve Howey Set For Capstone Studios Horror Film ‘Fiona’ Based On Cult Podcast ‘Knifepoint Horror’
EXCLUSIVE: Maggie Grace (Taken franchise) and Steve Howey (Off Campus) are set to topline Fiona, a new horror film from Capstone Studios (Obsession, Don’t Move), based on the cult podcast Knifepoint Horror. Adapted from an original story by Knifepoint‘s writer, creator, and na...
The big picture: Maggie Grace & Steve Howey Set For Capstone... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Lululemon settles proxy battle with founder Chip Wilson, agrees to two board nominees
Lululemon has been battling with founder Chip Wilson since December, as he says the company has lost its strategic vision and needs a new board of directors.
Why it matters: Lululemon settles proxy battle with founder Chip Wilson,... signals changing business strategies.
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The strange quantum property of tomorrow's insulator
Ultra-fast data transfer and superconductivity: Quantum materials offer significant technological prospects—if we can understand them at the atomic scale. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration with the University of Salerno, the Institute of Materials ...
Phys.org reports: The strange quantum property of tomorrow's insulator — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Province of Canada is releasing the Heated Rivalry fleece on June 3. Heres how to pre-order.
The 'Heated Rivalry' fleece is releasing on June 3 at noon ET from Province of Canada
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Valve Chastises Dev For Selling Queer Games On Steam’s Russian Store And Removes Them: ‘You Promised’
‘You promised Valve under the Steam Distribution Agreement that your games comply with all applicable laws’
Bottom line from Kotaku: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Europe heat wave 'brutal reminder' of climate change: UN
The UN climate chief said Wednesday that a record-breaking early heat wave scorching a swathe of western Europe was "a brutal reminder of the spiraling impacts of the climate crisis."
Why it matters: Europe heat wave 'brutal reminder' of climate change:... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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MediaTek Dimensity 8550 is ready for Gemini Intelligence on affordable Android flagships
MediaTek has just announced its new Dimensity 8550 chipset, a minor update in most ways, but with the foundational support needed for Android devices that support Gemini Intelligence. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this could change how developers build software.
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Drake Celebrates All of His No. 1 Albums & No. 1 Hot 100 Hits: ‘Records Broken Carry on My Name’
It's a celebratory and record-breaking week for Drizzy following ICEMAN's arrival.
The big picture: Drake Celebrates All of His No. 1 Albums... — could define this era of music.
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‘The Breadwinner’ Review: Nate Bargatze’s Big-Screen Vehicle Is Inoffensive to the Point of Total Boredom
Mandy Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Colin Jost, Will Forte and Kate Berlant co-star in the film featuring the popular comedian as a successful car salesman who temporarily becomes a stay-at-home dad.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Republicans stare down inflation abyss with midterms fast approaching
Republicans are struggling to find a clear message to battle high prices as President Trump pushes for funding for a White House ballroom.
The big picture: Republicans stare down inflation abyss with midterms fast... — may shift market dynamics.
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Latin American Cybercriminals Hoover Up Government Data
A purported leak exposing 5.8 million records of Uruguayan citizens is the latest incident where cybercriminals targeted government agencies to monetize citizen data.
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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Sony Bravia 9 II vs. Sony Bravia 9: I compared the True RGB TV to standard Mini LED - this model wins
Sony just announced the new Bravia 9 II True RGB TV. But is it worth upgrading from the older Bravia 9 Mini LED?
Why it matters: Sony Bravia 9 II vs. Sony Bravia 9:... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Alan Wake and Control "should have sold more", says Remedy's newly-appointed CEO, who promises he's not the evil exec people expected
While both games were critically acclaimed, Remedy's newly-appointed CEO believes Alan Wake and Control "should have sold more" and been more commercially successful than they were. That being said, he has a remedy for Remedy's titles (thank you Matt, for pointing out this the...
The big picture: Alan Wake and Control "should have sold more",... — is generating hype in the community.
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Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere may owe its existence to cold subduction
Earth was mostly devoid of oxygen for much of its 4.5 billion year lifetime. That is, until certain processes started to allow for the eventual buildup of oxygen up to the levels we have now (around 21% of the atmosphere). While scientists have found evidence of the approximat...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Tinie Tempah talks new music and protecting grassroots venues: “It’s our duty as the British population”
"There's a lot of new music coming your way... I'm going to drop the project in September" The post Tinie Tempah talks new music and protecting grassroots venues: “It’s our duty as the British population” appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Tinie Tempah talks new music and protecting grassroots... — taps into a cultural moment.
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Paris Jackson doesn’t want her love for father to seem “performative”: “I had a personal relationship, not a parasocial relationship”
She told Jack Osbourne that she was "in a very beautiful spot" with her late father, adding: "I love that, and it's no one's business" The post Paris Jackson doesn’t want her love for father to seem “performative”: “I had a personal relationship, not a parasocial relationship”...
Bottom line from NME: this could define this era of music.
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John McClain, Co-Executor of Michael Jackson Estate, Dead at 71
Music business executive also was head of Black music at A&M and helped foster Janet Jackson's breakout success and played a pivotal role in Dr. Dre's career
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Ball State University Employee Fired for Criticizing Charlie Kirk Receives $225,000 in Settlement
“The First Amendment does not allow government institutions to retaliate in those circumstances, and this settlement reflects that," says Stevie Pactor, senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Indiana
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
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AI-Assisted Exploit Development Outpaces Scanner Detection
Attackers are using AI to dramatically reduce the time they need to develop a working exploit for a CVE, according to new research.
The big picture: AI-Assisted Exploit Development Outpaces Scanner Detection — should prompt a review of your own security.
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Grandoreiro Malware and BTMOB RAT Campaigns Target Windows and Android Users
Latin America and Europe become the target of two banking trojan campaigns that are designed to infect Windows and Android devices with Grandoreiro and BTMOB malware, respectively. That's according to new findings from WatchGuard and ESET, which have observed the two malware ...
The big picture: Grandoreiro Malware and BTMOB RAT Campaigns Target Windows... — highlights growing cyber threats.
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Calame, a turn-based tactical RPG, announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Today, Nextale Games unveiled its new game Calame, and it’s slated for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The title comes out later in 2026. Calame is a turn-based tactical RPG at its core. The game is looking to mix up the genre with a “Correction” mechanic that lets players ...
Nintendo Everything reports: Calame, a turn-based tactical RPG, announced for Nintendo... — this signals what players want next.
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Dev Behind Racist Plantation Game Quietly Removes It From Steam
Plantation Simulator is no longer on Steam after the developer requested Valve remove it from the store
The big picture: Dev Behind Racist Plantation Game Quietly Removes It... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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IO Interactive has a plan to keep you playing 007: First Light long after the credits roll
As a linear, scripted action game, the replayability of James Bond game 007: First Light has been called into question. It's something Rick brought up in Eurogamer's 007: First Light review, mostly because it jars with the sandbox approach IO Interactive used for Hitman, which...
The big picture: IO Interactive has a plan to keep you... — is generating hype in the community.
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Music Industry Moves: Julie Swidler to Step Down as Sony Music EVP and General Counsel
Sony Music and Julie Swidler, the company’s longtime executive VP of business affairs and general counsel, have announced her “long-planned” departure at the end of June. In making the announcement, Sony Music Group Chairman Rob Stringer said: “Julie has been a vital component...
Why it matters: Music Industry Moves: Julie Swidler to Step Down... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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DJIs 4K Osmo Action 4 camera just dropped to $209
As of May 27, you can get the DJI Osmo Action 4 for $208.98 at Amazon, down from $299. That's a 30% discount or $90.02 savings.
Why it matters: DJIs 4K Osmo Action 4 camera just dropped... is one to watch for the industry.
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RHOSLC’s Whitney Rose Prompts Hilarious Response From Rihanna After Saying She’s Sad Because ‘We Still Haven’t Had Any New Music’
You and us both Whitney.
The big picture: RHOSLC’s Whitney Rose Prompts Hilarious Response From Rihanna... — shows where the music business is headed.
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I listened to Sony's new modular Bravia theater system, and 'Dune' never sounded so real
The Sony Bravia Theater Trio might look unassuming, but you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
ZDNet reports: I listened to Sony's new modular Bravia theater... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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The impact of nanoplastics on neurons may depend on their size
Smaller plastic particles have more effects on neurons, the key information processing cells of the brain, new research from the University of Eastern Finland shows. In the study, neuronal cells were exposed to polystyrene nanoplastics at low doses to study subtle changes.
The big picture: The impact of nanoplastics on neurons may depend... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Women's faces outrank men's in attractiveness across cultures, global study shows
Why are women considered the "fairer sex" in humans, when in most animal species it is males that display the more elaborate and visually striking traits? This question has intrigued researchers since Darwin. A new large-scale study led by the Max Planck Institute for Empirica...
Why it matters: Women's faces outrank men's in attractiveness across cultures,... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Allie and Dean, the Audio Version: ‘Off Campus’ Breakouts Mika Abdalla and Stephen Kalyn to Narrate ‘Intoxicating’ Quinn Erotic Drama ‘Rent Free’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Mika Abdalla and Stephen Kalyn, best known as Allie Hayes and Dean Di Laurentis in Prime Video’s “Off Campus,” will star in Quinn’s three-episode immersive original audio romance “Rent Free.” This marks the second Quinn Originals duet production, following Hudson Williams and ...
Variety reports: Allie and Dean, the Audio Version: ‘Off Campus’... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Stan Lee ‘Returns’ Under AI Pact: ElevenLabs Licenses Marvel Legend’s Voice and Likeness
Marvel Comics has long resurrected iconic characters for second acts. Now ElevenLabs is doing the same for Marvel’s most famous creator, Stan Lee — in a sense. The AI audio company on Wednesday said it struck an expansive deal with Stan Lee Universe, the joint venture between ...
Why it matters: Stan Lee ‘Returns’ Under AI Pact: ElevenLabs Licenses... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ EPs Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker Sign With UTA
Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker have signed with UTA for representation in all areas, Variety has learned. The duo continue to be repped by Adventure Media and Allison Binder at Goodman Genow Schenkman. Halpern and Schumacker and their company, Delicious Non-Sequitur pro...
The big picture: ‘Abbott Elementary’ EPs Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker Sign... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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‘The Breadwinner’ Review: Nate Bargatze Bumbles Through a Domestic Comedy That Thinks Incompetent Dads are Still Funny
“When mom goes to work, dad goes berserk!” read the tagline for Stan Dragoti’s 1983 comedy “Mr. Mom.” The line could just as easily be plastered across the poster of “The Breadwinner,” an unimaginative update of the househusband formula directed by Eric Appel and starring the ...
The big picture: ‘The Breadwinner’ Review: Nate Bargatze Bumbles Through a... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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‘Little House On The Prairie’ Reboot Finds Its Nellie Oleson: Willa Dunn Joins Netflix Series For Season 2
EXCLUSIVE: In one of the most anticipated castings for Season 2 of Netflix’s Little House On the Prairie, Willa Dunn (Only Murders in the Building) will play one of the most recognizable antagonists from the original series, Nellie Oleson. Dunn is joining the CBS Studios-produ...
The big picture: ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Reboot Finds Its... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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‘Task’ Emmy Submissions: Mark Ruffalo For Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Tom Pelphrey Among 9 Supporting Contenders, Writing, Directing & More
EXCLUSIVE: On HBO’s Task, Mark Ruffalo‘s FBI agent Tom Brandis and Tom Pelphrey‘s sanitation worker-turned-robber Robbie Prendergrast go toe to toe, but Ruffalo and Pelphrey will not be going head to head at the Emmys. Ruffalo, a two-time Emmy winner, has been submitted as a L...
The big picture: ‘Task’ Emmy Submissions: Mark Ruffalo For Lead Actor... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Marvel Mastermind Stan Lee’s Voice & Likeness Resurrected By AI Company ElevenLabs
Stan Lee’s estate is embracing the superpower of artificial intelligence. The Marvel Comics mastermind’s voice and likeness will be resurrected by ElevenLabs, the AI audio company valued at $11 billion earlier this year. Lee died in 2018, aged 95. Under a deal with the Stan Le...
Deadline reports: Marvel Mastermind Stan Lee’s Voice & Likeness Resurrected... — this is generating industry buzz.
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‘The Breadwinner’ Review: Nate Bargatze Leads the Funniest Feature-Length Ad You’ve Seen in a While
Mandy Moore co-stars as a stay-at-home mom whose "Shark Tank" win changes her family forever.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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The Future of Horror is Low-Budget, Young, and Very Online
There is no feeling comparable to leaving a theater after a good horror movie. A slight chill hangs in the air while you walk to your car, even in the summer heat. A dreadful thought lingers in the back of your mind that what you watched on screen — no matter how fantastical t...
Why it matters: The Future of Horror is Low-Budget, Young, and... taps into what audiences want right now.
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Sony’s first RGB TV is a statement piece
The first wave of RGB LED TVs are fighting for their spot in the TV hierarchy. They need to outperform OLED TVs in brightness and color (because they'll never match OLED's contrast), and they need to outperform regular LED TVs in everything (because their price is so much high...
The Verge reports: Sony’s first RGB TV is a statement piece — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation
As Cognition reaches $492 million in annualized revenue run rate, it more than doubled its valuation in eight months, it says.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Elisabeth Moss Unpacks Major ‘The Testaments’ Finale Reveal — and Expects Your Reaction
The executive producer/star reveals she was always going to be a part of 'The Handmaid's Tale' sequel series — despite it being a well-kept secret — and explains the "purposeful ambiguity" in the season one ending while looking ahead to season two: "I do expect people, absolut...
Why it matters: Elisabeth Moss Unpacks Major ‘The Testaments’ Finale Reveal... is generating industry buzz.
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Sony adds the Theater Trio to its Bravia speaker line up
Sony's latest home theater option is a three-speaker setup that flanks your TV, but it's very expensive.
Engadget reports: Sony adds the Theater Trio to its Bravia... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Grupo Frontera Launches Its Own Record Label to ‘Represent All Artists From the Border’
The group will release its new EP, Con Dolor, under the indie label on Thursday (May 28).
Why it matters: Grupo Frontera Launches Its Own Record Label to... taps into a cultural moment.
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Halide Mark III pro camera for iPhone arrives with three key photography upgrades
Halide’s big 3.0 upgrade has been on our radar since late 2024. Today, the pro camera app has arrived in the form of Halide Mark III. It brings three key photography upgrades to the experience. more…
The big picture: Halide Mark III pro camera for iPhone arrives... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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What is Star City, the secret Cold War cosmonaut training town in Apple TV's new 'For All Mankind' spinoff?
Here's everything you need to know about the forbidden city.
The big picture: What is Star City, the secret Cold War... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, GCHQ says
GCHQ's director Anne Keast-Butler set out the threats facing the UK in her inaugural public speech.
The big picture: Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war,... — has global implications.
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John McClain, Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor & Veteran Music Exec, Dies at 71
The longtime executive helped launch Janet Jackson's career before co-helming Michael's estate since his 2009 death.
Why it matters: John McClain, Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor & Veteran... could define this era of music.
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Fortnite Creative Finally Has A Genre People Want To Play
While Fortnite's bread and butter remains its battle royale modes, something surprising has been going on in the Fortnite charts recently. There have been three user-created tycoon games sitting in the Top 10 for weeks, including the recent Star Wars Droid Tycoon. It's an unpr...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Dragon Quest 1 & 2 and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake have sold 4 million copies
As part of the Dragon Quest series’ 40th anniversary celebrations, Square Enix shared in a statement regarding the newly announced games this morning that the Erdrick Trilogy remakes, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, have now surpassed 4 million...
The big picture: Dragon Quest 1 & 2 and Dragon Quest... — is generating hype in the community.
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Lawn care for less: Save $500 on the Mova LiDAX Ultra 2000 robot lawn mower
The Mova LiDAX Ultra 2000 robot lawn mower is on sale for $1,299 at Amazon instead of $1,799, saving you $500 or nearly 30%.
The big picture: Lawn care for less: Save $500 on the... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Samsung Galaxy flagships to see price hikes in June for some regions, report claims
According to a new report, Samsung could end up raising prices on its Galaxy phones as soon as next month. more…
The big picture: Samsung Galaxy flagships to see price hikes in... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan Chase could spend $20 billion on acquisition: 'We are on the lookout'
A $20 billion deal would be among the largest in JPMorgan's history and could invite regulatory scrutiny given its position as the largest U.S. bank by assets.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
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Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event reveals DQ12 restart with new title, DQ11 Switch 2 port, and the return of Dragon Quest Monsters series
It's been a few years since Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate's announcement, so fans were logically expecting news during today's 40th-anniversary stream. An update has indeed been shared, but it's not what we were expecting. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event reveals DQ12 restart... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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‘PTO-maxxing’ is the summer hack turning 15 vacation days into 49 days off
With burnout climbing and Americans leaving more vacation days on the table than almost any other country, workers are getting strategic.
Fortune reports: ‘PTO-maxxing’ is the summer hack turning 15 vacation... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Anthrax Perform New Song “It’s For the Kids” Live for First Time: Watch
The live debut came while Anthrax were supporting Iron Maiden in Bulgaria. Anthrax Perform New Song “It’s For the Kids” Live for First Time: Watch Langdon Hickman
Why it matters: Anthrax Perform New Song “It’s For the Kids”... shows where the music business is headed.
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Malicious npm Package Stole Files From Claude AI User Directory via GitHub
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malicious package on the npm registry that comes with information stealing capabilities. According to OX Security, the package, named "mouse5212-super-formatter," is designed to upload files from "/mnt/user-data," a dedicated di...
Bottom line from The Hacker News: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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CBS News Boots Sharyn Alfonsi Off ‘60 Minutes’ After She Tangled With Bari Weiss Over Story
Sharyn Alfonsi, a veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent who has worked on the venerable newsmagazine since 2015, said Wednesday she believes CBS News has removed her from the program after she raised issues about the way Bari Weiss, the news division’s editor in chief, handled an...
Why it matters: CBS News Boots Sharyn Alfonsi Off ‘60 Minutes’... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Advancing detection of genome-edited crops in food mixtures
Researchers from Sciensano, partner of the DARWIN project, have published a new paper in npj Science of Food addressing one of the key scientific and regulatory challenges linked to genome-edited (GE) organisms, their reliable detection and identification in complex food mixtu...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Backrooms director Kane Parsons explains how influential Valve's Portal is to his work: 'I frequently have dreams where I'm just in the Aperture Science Enrichment Center'
Remember, no Portal just before bed.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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As snow droughts continue to threaten global food security, research calls for climate-resilient agriculture practices
Global climate change is reshaping agricultural ecosystems. As warmer winters become more prevalent, snow droughts caused by insufficient snowfall are becoming more frequent. This leaves winter wheat, which relies on snow cover for insulation and water supply, vulnerable to lo...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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AI tried to bury this politician — now people have actually heard of him
By the time that the Democratic primary for New York's 12th congressional district wraps up in June, Anthropic and OpenAI will have spent millions on their battle over the political future of AI: who gets to regulate it, or who will be punished for trying to regulate it. But t...
Why it matters: AI tried to bury this politician — now... is one to watch for the industry.
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The unlikely origin of a $2.5 billion hospitality unicorn: a bored teenager working the night shift at his family business
"I always remember being 14 years old on my summer holidays, thinking that this was so unfair," Mews founder Richard Valtr told Fortune.
The big picture: The unlikely origin of a $2.5 billion hospitality... — may shift market dynamics.
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My new favorite Windows app made my PC safer and more reliable - and it's free
Downloading executable installer files from random websites is the best way to put malware on your Windows PC. Stop doing that! UniGetUI makes it easy to get all those apps from trusted sources.
ZDNet reports: My new favorite Windows app made my PC... — this could change how developers build software.
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Deals: TCL NXTPAPER Android tab $160, 60 XE NXTPAPER phone $180, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL up to $499 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by TCL’s NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 Android Tablet back at the $160 Amazon all-time low (30% off) alongside TCL’s 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G phone back at the $180 Amazon low. We also have Google Pixel Watch 4 deals at up to $133 off and Google Pixel 10...
9to5Google reports: Deals: TCL NXTPAPER Android tab $160, 60 XE... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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New Call Of Duty Cover Leak Looks Like It Was Taken Through A Shower Door
Around this time on the gaming calendar, you can usually count on a few things to appear: far too many gaming showcases and a new look at the next Call of Duty. Ahead of its upcoming reveal, it looks like key art for the game--and as rumored, it's Modern Warfare 4--has popped ...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Deals: 16GB and 24GB M5 MacBook Air $200 off, AirPods 4 nearly 25% off, Magic Mouse Amazon low, more
Alongside ongoing all-time lows on the base models at nearly $200 off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the 16GB/1TB and the 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Air models hitting new Amazon low pricing today at $199 off. We also have Apple’s base 1TB M5 MacBook Pro back at the $1...
The big picture: Deals: 16GB and 24GB M5 MacBook Air $200... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Here’s how Google is responding to Fitbit users who don’t like the new Health app
After a flood of complaints about the Google Health app that just replaced Fitbit, Google has responded with a list of changes that will roll out starting this week. Google is addressing some of the biggest complaints users had, like the Today dashboard that can only show user...
The Verge reports: Here’s how Google is responding to Fitbit users... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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007 First Light's PC performance isn't quite martini-smooth, but it's a damn sight better than that stuttering reveal footage
While Mark’s off doing the actual review and/or agonising over watch straps, I’ve spent my time with 007 First Light slowly moving a laser beam up between its legs, demanding it reveal its PC performance secrets. Which it did immediately and without protest, to be fair. But yo...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: 007 First Light's PC performance isn't quite martini-smooth,... — this is generating hype in the community.
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Self Esteem on plans to take a hiatus: “I want to test myself – hopefully it’ll make my art better”
"I'm making myself stop so I can have a think and I can make some better art for it" The post Self Esteem on plans to take a hiatus: “I want to test myself – hopefully it’ll make my art better” appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Self Esteem on plans to take a hiatus:... — this is making waves across platforms.
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Roku's New Home Screen Has More Personalization... and a Large Ad
The first big change in a decade also includes recommendations and a quick access bar.
CNET reports: Roku's New Home Screen Has More Personalization... and... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship V3 booster failure
Starship is grounded until SpaceX finds out why the first V3 booster failed during its first test flight.
The big picture: FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship V3 booster... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Coral study could help explain infertility and ovarian cancer by decoding cilia-driven fluid flows
A study by researchers at The University of Manchester, carried out alongside the Universities of Melbourne and Copenhagen, could hold the key to understanding the causes of long-term health problems, such as infertility and ovarian cancer.
Why it matters: Coral study could help explain infertility and ovarian... opens new research frontiers.
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The DJI Power 1000 V2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for under $390
The DJI Power 1000 V2 is on sale at Amazon for $386.10, down from the list price of $699 at DJI. That's a 45% discount.
Mashable reports: The DJI Power 1000 V2 portable power station... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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iOS 26.5 gave Messages app encrypted RCS, here’s how to check it’s working
iOS 26.5 launched earlier this month, with one of the major new features the addition of RCS end-to-end encryption in the Messages app. Here’s how to check it’s enabled on your iPhone and active in a given conversation. more…
Why it matters: iOS 26.5 gave Messages app encrypted RCS, here’s... is one to watch for the industry.
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Apple Wallet digital ID support expands to new state
Apple Wallet driver’s license support is expanding to a new state. Starting today, Arkansas residents can add their driver’s license to the Apple Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Israel orders evacuation of Lebanese city as conflict with Hezbollah escalates
Israel's military tells residents of Tyre it will "act forcefully" against the armed group, after another wave of strikes in south and east Lebanon.
Why it matters: Israel orders evacuation of Lebanese city as conflict... could reshape the global order.
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The Chicks Announce ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour
The country trio will celebrate their 2006 album with 16 shows across the United States this fall
Why it matters: The Chicks Announce ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th... is making waves across platforms.
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AI is changing the hospitality industry, and it’s changing how you stay in hotels
Hotels are using AI to build a guest profile of you when you book a room, meaning you won't have to wait in line to check in, and you'll get champagne on your honeymoon.
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Oura Ring 5 leak suggests week-long battery life, the same old subscription story [Gallery]
The Oura Ring 5 picture is becoming clearer as new leaks appear, with details about the health-tracking ring. more…
The big picture: Oura Ring 5 leak suggests week-long battery life,... — could change how developers build software.
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It looks like Nvidia's AI inference GPU won't see the light of day this year, which could actually be good news for PC gamers
Vera Rubin, on the other hand, is all steam ahead. Which isn't good news for PC gamers, sadly.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Aggelos 2 gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Publisher PQube has just announced the release date for its new 2D action-platformer, Aggelos 2. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch on August 27, with a physical version also confirmed for the platform. Players will experience fast-paced combat and precise platforming as...
Nintendo Everything reports: Aggelos 2 gets Nintendo Switch release date, new... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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"Hoping we'll be spared" - The bowieknife99 saga in Forza Horizon 6 continues as the urban legend goes viral and Walmart bans the mysterious racer
Forza Horizon 6 is a blast, but there's a recurring 'drivatar' AI racer making things harder for many drivers. Their nickname is bowieknife99, and they've caused enough mayhem to become an urban legend of sorts. Now, the myth has gone viral. Read more
The big picture: "Hoping we'll be spared" - The bowieknife99 saga... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Gradient Google icon redesign rolls out on iPhone and web [U]
Following our report last month, Google is beginning to roll out its gradient icon redesign for Workspace apps. more…
Why it matters: Gradient Google icon redesign rolls out on iPhone... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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