Salvinia molesta can double its biomass in 36 hours. It spreads across ponds, lakes and slow-moving waterways in a smothering green mat, blocking sunlight, consuming oxygen and collapsing the ecosystems beneath it. Now present in freshwater bodies across more than 60 countries...
Why it matters: The invasive fern that science misidentified for decades adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
EXCLUSIVE: As production continues in Los Angeles on HBO Max’s The Pitt Season 3, six actors have joined the recurring cast: Pruitt Taylor Vince (Superman), Malachi Beasley (A House of Dynamite), Cheyenne Perez (The Sex Lives of College Girls), Jeremy Radin (The Accountant 2),...
Why it matters: ‘The Pitt’ Adds 6 To Recurring Cast For... is generating industry buzz.
Cal-Maine Foods, Versova and Hickman's Egg Ranch agreed to settle allegations of price manipulation by the Justice Department and 17 states.
The big picture: Major egg producers settle price inflation probe for... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
The band have also shared the new album's lead single, "Several Got Away." Dinosaur Jr. Announce New Album There Near, Sets Fall US Tour Paolo Ragusa
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
It’s an AI-fueled return to the Chocolate Factory. Netflix has partnered with the AI audio firm ElevenLabs to recreate the voice of actor Gene Wilder, who originated the character’s live-action look in 1971’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” and who died in 2016, for it...
Variety reports: Gene Wilder’s Voice Resurrected by AI for Netflix’s... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Northwoods Theater Group is opening a new venue, Emagine Parker, in Parker, Colorado, filling a year-long gap with no theater in the area. Set to open this week on Wednesday, the theater (located 30 minutes outside of Denver) has ten auditoriums and marks the family-owned chai...
The big picture: Northwoods Opens Luxury Emagine Parker Theater in Denver... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The film from Illumination, the studio who produced the Minions and Sing franchises, will arrive in April
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this could define this era of music.
The Trump administration has expanded access to nicotine products despite concerns from public health critics about youth use and addiction.
CNBC reports: FDA lets Philip Morris market Zyn nicotine pouches... — this may shift market dynamics.
The Trump administration's crackdown on Anthropic's leading artificial intelligence models is looking like a gift to China.
Why it matters: Trump administration's AI crackdown opens door for China... hints at where the money is moving.
Dutton Ranch has a new showrunner. The Paramount+ series, which is a spinoff of Yellowstone, has named Benjamin Cavell, creator of SEAL Team, as showrunner for season two. This comes after Chad Feehan, who served as showrunner for season one, exited the Kelly Reilly and Cole H...
The big picture: Benjamin Cavell Joins ‘Dutton Ranch’ As Showrunner Following... — could reshape the box office conversation.
AMD confirms plans to incorporate low-power CPU cores into next-generation heterogeneous CPUs to lower power consumption and improve energy efficiency.
The big picture: AMD confirms low-power CPU cores in Linux kernel... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
It contains more than half a million people’s genomes, paired with clinical records and wearable tech data. That gives researchers unmatched power to study both diseases and treatments.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
"We've got inflation that's too high, and it's been too high for the past five years," Beth Hammack told CNBC's Sara Eisen.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
The senator spoke to Rolling Stone about the president's decision to pull the rug out from under bipartisan affordable housing legislation
The big picture: Liz Warren on Trump Bailing on Housing Bill:... — shows where the music business is headed.
Antonov's bold vision helped define games including Half-Life 2, Dishonored, Weird West, and soon, Guns of Eschaton.
PC Gamer reports: Before his death in 2025, Half-Life 2 art... — this signals what players want next.
Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
The big picture: Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
The poolside party returns to Palm Springs this Aug. 7-9 and Aug. 14-16
Billboard reports: Splash House Announces 2026 Lineups With Alison Wonderland,... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
“Dutton Ranch” has found its new showrunner. Benjamin Cavell has joined the “Yellowstone” spinoff series to helm Season 2. Cavell takes over from Season 1 showrunner Chad Feehan, who left the show just before it premiered. Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, bas...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Microsoft is further pruning its Surface line, with the Surface Laptop Go 3 and Surface Go 4 going out of stock without clear follow-ups.
The big picture: Microsoft's flagship Windows PC lineup will drop reportedly... — could change how developers build software.
Throne of Thorns, the band's 18th LP, will be out September 25th. Stryper Announce New Album and Tour, Unveil Title Track “Throne of Thorns”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
Parole candidates may be evaluated more favorably when they discuss their crimes using cultural frames more common among White Americans than among Black, Hispanic and East Asian Americans, according to a study.
The big picture: Cultural frameworks may contribute to racial differences in... — opens new research frontiers.
Over 300 million years ago, a minnow-sized fish died and fell to the bottom of a prehistoric swamp near the village of Trawden, Lancashire, in northwest England. The remains of this tiny fish—known as Trawdenia planti—became fossilized, embedding proof of its existence in a la...
The big picture: Tiny ancient fish fossil with preserved brain offers... — opens new research frontiers.
According to a report from Nintendo World Report, Nintendo may be quietly retiring the Nintendo Power brand. The speculation comes after Boston America, the company behind the officially licensed Nintendo Power Mints, began replacing the product with the new Nintendo Entertain...
The big picture: Nintendo may be retiring the Nintendo Power brand — is generating hype in the community.
Blue Origin won't be "rebuilding the same pad," and will instead adopt a configuration that was in development for a larger variant of its New Glenn rocket.
CNBC reports: Blue Origin pivots to redesigned launchpad after explosion... — this may shift market dynamics.
The Nov. 12 event in Irvine, Calif. will feature a headline fireside chat between the singer and addiction expert Dr. Gabor Maté.
Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
A judge declared that the actor, who reached a mutual settlement to dismiss It Ends With Us litigation, would have to pay the actress' legal fees
Why it matters: Blake Lively’s Lawyers Just Sent Justin Baldoni an... taps into a cultural moment.
Here’s a cool new thing coming son: Cibby, a beautifully designed iOS app for physical video game collectors.
9to5Mac reports: Cibby is a beautifully designed iOS app for... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The singer has been inviting stars, from Lola Young to Bad Gyal, to share their deepest secrets onstage before her song ‘La Perla’
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Apple’s appeal over a lower court ruling that held the company in contempt related to its Epic Games case and app fees.
9to5Mac reports: Supreme Court agrees to hear Apple appeal over... — this could change how developers build software.
Frontman Matt Bellamy says they also intend to do "new stuff with lasers that's never been done before." Muse Attempting to “Build a Spaceship” for UK and European Tour Eddie Fu
Consequence of Sound reports: Muse Attempting to “Build a Spaceship” for UK... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Today's audiences are demanding freshness, unfortunately for Supergirl and other summer movies. Hollywood’s Old IP Playbook Is Dead Liz Shannon Miller
Why it matters: Hollywood’s Old IP Playbook Is Dead could define this era of music.
Clicks released a “first look” of the Clicks Communicator in working order after months of designing and teasing the new phone.
The big picture: Working Clicks Communicator unveiled in ‘first look’ as... — reshapes the tech landscape.
The Atwater Village campus titled BoxCar Studios has hosted ABC soap 'All My Children', Netflix shoots and Playboy studios.
The big picture: Los Angeles Soundstage Complex On the Market — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
In his first series role since his TV debut in Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien has been tapped as the lead of the Hulu comedy pilot Lex. O’Brien also will executive produce the pilot alongside its writer, Sean Clements, and comedy veteran Paul Simms. The comedy centers on Lex (O’Brie...
Why it matters: Dylan O’Brien To Headline Hulu Comedy Pilot ‘Lex’ is generating industry buzz.
Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' spinoff taps a 'Justified' veteran to lead its next season.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Dutton Ranch’ Hires New Season 2 Showrunner (Exclusive) — this is generating industry buzz.
Dylan O’Brien is set for the lead role in the Hulu comedy pilot “Lex,” Variety has learned. The pilot order for the project was originally announced in March. The logline for the show states that it follows Lex (O’Brien), “a disgraced former reality star who accidentally films...
The big picture: Dylan O’Brien to Play Disgraced Reality Star in... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was one of 2025's biggest hits after a sudden shadow drop, especially in the United States, which is encouraging news if you (like me) are still waiting for Fallout 3 and New Vegas refreshes. Before that happens, though, there's a Switc...
The big picture: The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered's physical Switch... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
The moves come as oil traders monitor the prospect of U.S.-Iran talks in Doha on Tuesday.
The big picture: Oil prices set for steep monthly drop as... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
President Donald Trump attended oral arguments in the case, underscoring his staunch opposition to granting automatic citizenship to many immigrants' babies.
CNBC reports: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, blocks Trump order — this signals changing business strategies.
Ali Hazelwood fans, unite. The Love Hypothesis is becoming a movie. The film began rounds of casting mid-July 2025. Hazelwood’s book arrived on shelves Sept. 14, 2021thanks to Berkley Books. The author has confirmed that the book began as fanfiction for the Star Wars character...
The big picture: Everything We Know About ‘The Love Hypothesis’ Movie... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Americans finally got an explanation. If only Republicans would stop trying to kill access to mental-health care for everyone else
Why it matters: Missing GOP Congressman Says 117-Day Absence Was Due... taps into a cultural moment.
The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.
The big picture: What to know about the looming deadline on... — demands attention beyond borders.
The Everything Must Go edition returns to theaters July 3rd. Backrooms to Haunt Theaters Again with Extra 16 Minutes of Footage Liz Shannon Miller
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
Windows Defender "BlueHammer" vulnerability now exploited as part of malware campaigns — event demonstrates lack of security awareness despite existence of patches
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this reshapes the tech landscape.
With Canada Day almost upon us, some new Canadians will celebrate in nationwide citizenship ceremonies—but countless migrants are facing the reality that they may never reach that milestone.
The big picture: Shattered dreams on Canada Day: Broken immigration promises... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
High-resolution sediment analyses from the Arabian Sea reveal, for the first time, that summer and winter monsoons respond differently to global climate change. The study enhances understanding of past precipitation patterns and could help refine climate models for regions inf...
The big picture: Arabian Sea sediments reveal summer and winter monsoons... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Some of the extra pissed off fans lodged their complaints about the new love interest by sending turds to the game's headquarters
Bottom line from Kotaku: this is generating hype in the community.
The advance marks a sharp turnaround after years of underperformance versus large-cap peers.
CNBC reports: Small-cap stocks enjoy their best first half in... — this signals changing business strategies.
It rules that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.
The big picture: US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women... — affects international relations.
After walking away from Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix may have stumbled onto a far better deal, one that could define the streaming era.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
More than a quarter of those identified are believed to be violent, Germany's domestic intelligence agency says.
The big picture: Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
At least for this session, the Stop Killing Games campaign has hit a wall in the California Senate.
Why it matters: California bill to preserve online games fails committee... signals a shift in how we use technology.
By leaning into the unexpected, the Long Island band is becoming a festival must-see: "When something throws off your equilibrium, that’s when the good stuff comes out," says singer Nick Mateyunas
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this could define this era of music.
Last week, Rare released a handheld version of Banjo-Kazooie as part of the HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition. Alongside the various adjustments made for the Nintendo 64 classic, fans quickly noticed an unexpected bonus. After completing the game, players can unlock a ne...
Nintendo Everything reports: Banjo-Kazooie unreleased music tracks discovered — this is generating hype in the community.
But the company is still claiming that New Glenn will return to flight this year.
Why it matters: Blue Origin still doesn’t know why its New... could change how developers build software.
The Bose Soundlink Max is usually $399, but has been on steep discount this week at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Bose for $279. This Bluetooth speaker has a big and bold sound, with a wide soundstage that impressed us in our review. It’s great for the outdoors thanks to...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The streamer had the permission of the late actor's estate to generate the voiceover.
The big picture: Willy Wonka Competition Show at Netflix Uses AI... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
It's looking like autumn will be a nice little season for the cyberpunk genre. There's the long awaited Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, which got a lush looking trailer earlier this week. And now, Cloudpunk developer Ion Lands are here with a concrete release date for Nivalis, and a...
The big picture: Nivalis has a new name and a release... — may set a new standard for the genre.
Ubisoft's new Star Wars-themed Monopoly game is fine enough, but it needs more options
Kotaku reports: Star Wars Monopoly Is Fun, Unless You Are... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The largest digital camera ever built is starting to capture images of unseen corners of the universe.
Phys.org reports: The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Cara Delevingne is coming off one of the films of Cannes in the shape of buzzy A24 acquisition Club Kid. However, on a podcast appearance with Louis Theroux the model and actress has addressed one of her screen misfires: the 2018 thriller London Fields, also featuring Amber He...
Why it matters: Cara Delevingne Says Widely Panned Movie ‘London Fields’... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Meccha Chameleon is an indie hit, but has no plans to release for Xbox or PlayStation
Why it matters: Meccha Chameleon: Xbox and phone release plans, where... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Melissa Gilbert, who knows more than a bit about child stardom, sees something especially tragic and possibly preventable in the death of Daveigh Chase, the former Lilo & Stitch voice actor who died of AIDS earlier this month after a long battle with drugs, homelessness and mu...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is beginning its extraordinary survey of the southern sky, which will use the largest camera ever built to map the solar system, the galaxy and beyond
Why it matters: The most detailed survey of the universe ever... opens new research frontiers.
Jerry O’Connell is joining the Big Brother companion series Big Brother: Unlocked, which premieres on Friday, July 10, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. The former The Talk show co-host will be joining the panel alongside Big Brother champions Taylor Hale and Derric Levasseu...
Deadline reports: Jerry O’Connell Joins ‘Big Brother: Unlocked’ On CBS — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Across the United States, the sky will be erupting with fireworks on July 4, 2026, and the days around it as America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence. Many cities will be hosting spectacular fireworks shows.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Research by atmospheric scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and colleagues pinpointed an individual coal-fired power plant in Houston as the main source of particles most likely to encourage the formation of clouds around the metropolitan area.
Phys.org reports: Houston power plant emerges as dominant source of... — this advances our understanding of the world.
In a new study published in Nature Physics, researchers have demonstrated the Hong–Ou–Mandel (HOM) effect with up to 12 indistinguishable neutral atoms—an effect that has been predominantly observed in photonic systems.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Nike is expected to report another quarter of declining sales as the sneaker giant struggles to regain strength under its turnaround strategy.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
More than two years after cooking up a major production bake off, Netflix is opening the doors for its latest reality competition series The Golden Ticket. The streamer will premiere the Willy Wonka-themed reality competition series on September 23, some 55 years after Roald D...
The big picture: Netflix Recreates Gene Wilder’s Voice Using AI As... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed former Made in Chelsea personality and I’m a Celebrity winner Sam Thompson. Thompson has been signed by the CAA creators division in London, which has been expanding of late. He came onto the scene as one of the most recognizable faces in E4’s Made in...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: Point Grey Pictures’ EVP of Film and TV Alexandria McAtee will segue into a production deal with the Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver company. McAtee has been with the label for 15 years and won an Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy last fall for the hit Appl...
Why it matters: Point Grey Signs First Look Deal With ‘The... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Del Toro, a three-time Oscar winner, was, earlier this month, also elected to the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The big picture: Guillermo del Toro, Gale Anne Hurd and John... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
In his first stand-up special with major distribution in nearly a decade, the "Louie" creator and admitted sexual abuser makes his enduring unhappiness abundantly clear. Without any deeper insights to serve as distraction, his misery soon becomes our own.
Why it matters: Louis C.K.’s Misery Is Infectious in His ‘Ridiculous’... could reshape the box office conversation.
After weeks of social media speculation, Mattel officially unveils a collector doll dedicated to the pop superstar
Why it matters: Miley Cyrus’ Official Barbie Doll Is Here, and... is making waves across platforms.
Josh Wakely’s Grace Games has signed with CAA for representation across all areas. The newly launched interactive label from Wakely’s production banner, Grace: A Storytelling Company, is focused on “building premium titles rooted in globally recognized artists and cultural ico...
The big picture: Josh Wakely’s Grace Games Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE) — reflects evolving audience tastes.
To this day, we have yet to see a quantum computer conclusively perform a single useful task. Existing machines are simply too small and error-ridden to solve commercially relevant problems. That hasn't stopped Donald Trump's science adviser from promising a "quantum computer ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.
Google today announced Nano Banana 2 Lite and preview availability of Gemini Omni Flash as its latest media generation models for developers, as well as NotebookLM users.
9to5Google reports: NotebookLM adding Short Video Overviews with Nano Banana... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The winners will be celebrated at the 19th ACM Honors in Nashville on Aug. 19.
Billboard reports: Studio Recording & Industry Awards Winners for 2026... — this shows where the music business is headed.
"With the launch of the ten-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time, the Rubin Observatory is opening a new window on the universe."
The big picture: Rubin Observatory begins filming the 'greatest cosmic movie... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
President Donald Trump took a victory lap after the ruling, writing on Truth Social that it was "A BIG WIN FOR REPUBLICANS."
CNBC reports: Supreme Court strikes down limits on political parties'... — this signals changing business strategies.
The Bark production is about to return for a second season with host Josh Horowitz. Actors and their pups feel the excitement.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Dog Podcast ‘Who’s a Good Guest?’ Is Becoming... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Many graduate students will be subject to higher federal student loan caps than previously expected, after a court ruling last week. Here's what to know.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
Nvidia is resurrecting at least one older GPU in the face of the global memory shortage.
Why it matters: Nvidia resurrects older graphics cards as RAM demands... could change how developers build software.
How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Ivory Coast vs. Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.
Mashable reports: How to watch Ivory Coast vs. Norway online... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Jet fuel costs doubled over the course of the Iran war, but other factors are behind the rising domestic travel costs.
The big picture: ‘You can expect prices to be high and... — may shift market dynamics.
Fans have been praising the shows as "fantastic" as the metal icons embark on their first European tour dates since 2017 The post Here’s what System Of A Down played as they kicked off their 2026 UK and European stadium tour in Sweden appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Here’s what System Of A Down played as... — shows where the music business is headed.
Revolut is pulling back its remote-first perks for grads in 2027—but those who succeed in the program have a shot at the digital nomad lifestyle.
Why it matters: Remote-first fintech giant Revolut is making the office... reflects a broader economic trend.
AeroVironment is benefiting from U.S. plans to modernize the U.S. military and secure space.
CNBC reports: AeroVironment skyrockets 15% as dronemaker capitalizes on defense... — this signals changing business strategies.
Labubu has officially entered the World Cup frenzy. Pop Mart’s toothy, wide-eyed viral collectible has been given a soccer-inspired makeover in a new collaboration with FIFA, released in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The limited-edition collection, titled “The Monsters x F...
Why it matters: Labubu Gets a World Cup Makeover With Pop... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Yung Miami also delivered her song of the summer candidate, "Spend Dat."
Billboard reports: Ye & Travis Scott Pop Out to Perform... — this shows where the music business is headed.
The distribution deal follows Elon Musk promoting the banned film with a brief free download on X.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Worldwide Rights to Armie Hammer Comeback Movie ‘Citizen... — this is generating industry buzz.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean said he was diagnosed with depression, explaining a months-long absence from Congress in a competitive district in the midterm elections.
CNBC reports: GOP Rep. Tom Kean says depression diagnosis caused... — this signals changing business strategies.
A malicious extension in the Chrome Web Store is masquerading as the Perplexity AI answer engine, intercepting search traffic and collecting browsing information. [...]
The big picture: Fake Perplexity extension on Chrome Web Store tracked... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
This weekend, fans of the hit horror feature can check out "Backrooms — Everything Must Go," which includes a surplus of "brand new footage."
Why it matters: Go Deeper Into ‘Backrooms,’ as Kane Parsons’ Hit... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Illumination, responsible for hits such as the “Minions” and “Sing” franchises, has released the trailer for “Not Alone,” a new alien-themed animated film starring Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez. Chalamet makes his animation debut in the film, voicing Joe, an “introverted...
Variety reports: ‘Not Alone’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez... — this is generating industry buzz.
We’re continuing to get details about The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2, and frame rate and resolution have now been confirmed. If you’re wondering about frame rate, Bethesda says that the game will run at 30 FPS. This applies to both docked and han...
The big picture: The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered details frame... — is generating hype in the community.
The new fundraisin campaign includes a custom t-shirt and an auction for the Sexecutioner's axe. GWAR Launch New Fundraiser for Chuck “The Sexecutioner” Varga’s Cancer Battle Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
The new biopic occupies seven of the 10 positions on the May 2026 tally.
Why it matters: Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean,’ Other ‘Michael’ Tracks Rule... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains.
The big picture: Potentially dangerous heatwave to sweep across the eastern... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
The big picture: US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but... — demands attention beyond borders.
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged an active browser extension campaign that is designed to steal cryptocurrency by stealthily replacing wallet addresses when unsuspecting users initiate a transaction. The cryptocurrency clipper activity has been codenamed Silent Swap by ...
Why it matters: Silent Swap Crypto Clipper Uses Fake Google Notes... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
By their eighth birthday, an estimated 9 in 10 New Zealand children will have experienced some form of serious adversity. They might have been neglected, grown up with family violence, lived through a separation or coped with a parent's mental illness or substance use problem.
Phys.org reports: Adversity can follow NZ kids to the classroom.... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
For millennia, farming in Switzerland did not reduce plant diversity but helped increase it, University of Basel researchers have shown in a detailed reconstruction covering the past 7,000 years. Only recent decades paint a different picture.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Redmagic has officially launched the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro in China, with the global launch confirmed for July 17 as the Redmagic Astra 2, and it’s an absolute Android gaming powerhouse.
9to5Google reports: Redmagic’s new Android gaming tablet launches July 17... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
A lost 27-year-old demo recording that Chris Martin and Coldplay reportedly intended for a James Bond theme — and later admitted wasn’t good enough — is going up for auction. According to the lot details by Wax Poetics, the recording of “The World is Not Enough” was “written f...
Why it matters: Chris Martin’s ‘Not Very Good’ Attempt to Write... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
And the Adoring Fan is here to cheer you on
Kotaku reports: The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Is Finally... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Benson Boone, Zara Larsson and Lainey Wilson are also on the docket.
Billboard reports: BTS, Cardi B, LE SSERAFIM & More Set... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
We’re getting the first look and release date for Prime Video’s Reacher spinoff Neagley. Starring Maria Sten in a reprisal of her fan-favorite character from the mothership, Neagley will premiere with all episodes Wednesday, September 16 following the Reacher Season 4 finale. ...
Why it matters: ‘Reacher’ Spinoff ‘Neagley’ Sets Release Date; Unveils First... could reshape the box office conversation.
Joining the now live Best Buy 4th of July sale, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to score the new Google Home Speaker at 50% off with this Best Buy 4th of July promotion. We also have the latest Google Nest Cam Indoor still sitting down at the Amazon Prime...
The big picture: Deals: Google Home Speaker at 50% off w/... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Serena Williams faces Maya Joint at Wimbledon in her first singles match since 2022. Here’s the match time and streaming details
The big picture: Wimbledon 2026 schedule: When Serena Williams is playing... — reshapes the tech landscape.
UPDATED: Shortly after the final opinion of the Supreme Court’s term was announced on Tuesday, NPR published a bombshell that sent the high court’s press room scrambling: An official announcement that Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. Yet, minutes later, the story was pulled,...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
But if the device is a certain Machine, then this is definitely good news.
PC Gamer reports: The latest SteamOS beta update includes a performance... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
American Express has announced a new way for cardholders to redeem their rewards points: they can be used to pay for Apple Pay transactions. Here are the details.
The big picture: Apple Pay now lets you pay using American... — could change how developers build software.
The company may finally be ready to try to deliver on Elon Musk's years-long promise of launching a robotaxi network of its own.
Why it matters: Tesla starts testing Cybercab without pedals or a... reshapes the tech landscape.
The stock market made a record number of people millionaires in 2025. But the real wealth action was happening one tier up.
Why it matters: America added more than 1,200 millionaires per day... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Trump's huge defense budget request and a race to replenish weapons stocks while building hypersonic missiles lead to war between U.S. states for jobs.
The big picture: Trump's massive defense budget, depleted war machine, spark... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The K-pop star's second solo effort is due out on July 10.
The big picture: TOMORROW X TOGETHER’S YEONJUN Shares Tracklist, Short Choreo... — could define this era of music.
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. "AI is the new frontier for us," says Marc DeBevoise, who took over as the new CEO of OverDrive last week. OverD...
The Verge reports: Libby will filter out AI content, kind of — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Alongside the now live Best Buy 4th of July sale, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by M5 iPad Pro at up to $350 off before the price hikes completely take hold at Amazon, alongside the last remaining M5 Pro MacBook Pro configs still live with pre-price hike deals (Up ...
The big picture: Deals: M5 iPad Pro $350 off, M5 Pro... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Splatoon Raiders Direct outlined the structure of the upcoming single-player-focused title, and it looks packed with challenging encounters against hordes of Salmonids. If any raids get a little too punishing, an online feature will lend solo players support in a way that ...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.
The Japanese yen weakened to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since 1986 on Tuesday, keeping investors on alert for possible intervention from Japanese authorities.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is hoping to close its megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery within the next several months — but there are still a few roadblocks remaining. One of those is a potential lawsuit from Democratic attorneys general, with California Attorney Gen...
The big picture: Does California Attorney General Want to Force Paramount... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Microsoft's stock price is currently down bad, but just how much have shares slid lately? A lot. So much so that June 2026 is expected to be Microsoft's worst month since December 2000 based on percent decline in a single month. The stock is down about 20% in June, which would...
The big picture: Amid Xbox “Reset,” Microsoft Is Having Its Worst... — is generating hype in the community.
"I’d happily concede that I’m a bit weird, though," the singer added.
The big picture: Lily Allen Addresses Concertgoer Who Felt ‘Ripped Off’... — could define this era of music.
"Any violence in GTA is violence against a potential enemy."
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Meituan trains a 1.6 trillion parameter AI model entirely on Chinese chips, no Nvidia required. The article Meituan's LongCat-2.0 shows China can train massive AI models without Nvidia appeared first on The Decoder.
The big picture: Meituan's LongCat-2.0 shows China can train massive AI... — highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Peering far into the distant, high-redshift universe, the James Webb telescope has discovered an abundance of small red galaxies known as the Little Red Dots. From their observations, astronomers believe that at least some of these galaxies may be home to growing supermassive ...
Phys.org reports: The little red galaxies that may be sending... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Archaeologists have long pictured prehistoric hunters taking down mammoths and other megafauna using the atlatl, a handheld spear-throwing device that uses leverage to achieve greater velocity and force when throwing darts. In particular, use of the atlatl was thought to be co...
The big picture: An iconic spear-throwing device likely wasn't used by... — opens new research frontiers.
Five new sets feature purple design schemes, hidden easter eggs, and five exclusive Olivia Rodrigo minifigs. Olivia Rodrigo’s Musical World Rebuilt in LEGO Form in First-Ever Music Collection Ben Kaye
Consequence of Sound reports: Olivia Rodrigo’s Musical World Rebuilt in LEGO Form... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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