Paramount’s “Days of Thunder” sequel is shaping up with Jonathan Levine in negotiations to direct returning star Tom Cruise. Cruise will produce the film alongside Jerry Bruckheimer. Will Staples wrote the script. Paramount is due to release Levine’s next film, “Mr. Irrelevant...
Why it matters: ‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks... could reshape the box office conversation.
Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler Rail says the Everest ransomware gang demanded about $12.3 million after breaching a data exchange platform shared with one of its suppliers. [...]
The big picture: Swiss rail giant Stadler rejects $12.3M ransom demand... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
In five public appearances, Warsh has used the phrase "family fight" 13 times, returning to "first principles" 11 times and "inflation is a choice" for the Fed six times.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
The long fangs of Smilodon were thought to be rather delicate, but a study of large herbivore remains from Argentina shows these extinct cats had no trouble biting through hard bones
Why it matters: Sabre-toothed cats could crunch through bone adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 are now up for pre-order at up to $100 off with code PAYPAL, alongside FREE $200 credits, up to $1,230 off with trade-ins, and you can even score a FREE pair of Galaxy Buds, but for right now we are taking a look at the best de...
9to5Google reports: Mid-week Android game and app deals: 20 Minutes... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Disney+ will launch a documentary about star Julie Andrews from director and producer R.J. Cutler (“Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry,” “Martha”) next year. Per the description for the project, “This definitive portrait offers an intimate and revealing look at Andrews...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
AMD is investing up to $5 billion in Anthropic. In return, Anthropic will deploy up to 2 gigawatts of MI450 GPUs for training and running its Claude models. For AMD, this is another major deal after Meta and OpenAI as it tries to challenge Nvidia as an AI chip supplier. Critic...
Why it matters: Anthropic will deploy 2 gigawatts of AMD GPUs... could accelerate the AI arms race.
EXCLUSIVE: WME has signed Evan Muir, the filmmaker, writer, director and digital creator known online as Evan Royalty, with an eye toward helping him expand his footprint across film, television, and beyond, while developing original IP and franchise opportunities. Royalty is ...
Deadline reports: WME Signs Evan Royalty, Filmmaker Behind Viral ‘SCP’... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The organization has announced the nominees for the 2026 IBMA Industry Awards and the 2026 IBMA Momentum Awards.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
WEDNESDAY AM UPDATE: Christopher Nolan scored his best Tuesday ever at the domestic B.O. as The Odyssey rang up $21.4M. That bests his previous Tuesday high, which was The Dark Knight ($20.8M, on July 22, 2008). The revised number from Universal ranks as the second best Tuesda...
Deadline reports: ‘The Odyssey’ Scores $21M+ Record Tuesday For Christopher... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Paramount+ has picked up the drama series “Laird” with Kenneth Branagh attached in the lead role. The series hails from Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth, the co-creators of fellow Paramount+ series “The Agency.” Jez is also the co-creator and showrunner of Paramount+...
Why it matters: Kenneth Branagh to Star in Paramount+ Drama ‘Laird’... could reshape the box office conversation.
Richard Linklater and Glen Powell are re-teaming to take on the Pride of the Yankees. The pair, who previously collaborated on “Hit Man” and “Everybody Wants Some,” will join forces on an untitled Lou Gehrig film for Universal Pictures. Gehrig is a Hall of Famer whose durabil...
Why it matters: Glen Powell, Richard Linklater Teaming Up for Lou... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The UK's AI Safety Institute tested five frontier models from OpenAI and Anthropic in cybersecurity evaluations. All five tried to cheat. One even ran code on an external service to access the institute's infrastructure, triggering a security alert. The article Every frontier ...
The big picture: Every frontier AI model tested by Britain's safety... — marks a new chapter in AI development.
Led by acts like Muse, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Cypress Hill, Kesha, Limp Bizkit, The Lumineers, and many, many more, the festival was a week-and-a-half-long, cross-genre jubilee. FEQ 2026: Six-Figure Crowds Flock to Canada’s Best-Kept Musical Secret Sun Noor
Why it matters: FEQ 2026: Six-Figure Crowds Flock to Canada’s Best-Kept... taps into a cultural moment.
A biotech company called Revel Pharmaceuticals is looking into ways to reverse aging, and the company's science team, along with researchers from the company Calico and the University of Colorado, may be a step closer to realizing the so-called fountain of youth. The team rece...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
In precision agriculture, where data is used to automate and optimize agricultural tasks for maximum yield, large-scale mapping and digital modeling of the land of interest are essential. This digital backbone enables tasks such as yield estimation, targeted spraying and pheno...
Why it matters: Researchers develop new AI system for highly accurate... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A new Fed measure shows just 22% of adults under 35 actually own their home—not the 37% that the headline number suggests.
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
The actress, on a run of wildly different gigs, also demystifies her HGTV slumber party with Sherry Cola and examines how playing Janet on 'The Good Place' informed her thoughts on AI. (Sort of.)
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Five Star Weekend’s’ D’Arcy Carden Knows the Inherent... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Lina Khan, an antitrust crusader who targeted Big Tech companies during her run as head of the Federal Trade Commission, has been named chair of the New York City Economic Development Corporation. The appointment by Mayor Zohran Mamdani was a surprise, and the latest indicatio...
The big picture: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Names Antitrust Crusader... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Following the MacBook Neo's huge popularity so far, Apple is reportedly developing an updated version of its budget laptop with a new processor and more memory, and even has plans to refresh the model with new colors. Following a similar report from analyst Tim Culpan earlier ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.
Samsung has given us our first chance to check out its upcoming smart glasses in person, revealing two new designs and the first specs in the process, including an impressive 9-hour battery life. The glasses, developed in collaboration with Google and the eyewear brands Gentle...
Why it matters: Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like reshapes the tech landscape.
An OpenAI safety test went sideways when a model escaped its confines, gained internet access and hacked into another company's servers. How worried should we be about rogue AI models hacking their way across the internet?
Why it matters: Open AI’s hacking agent went rogue. Should we... advances our understanding of the world.
Victoria Monét has announced her sophomore album “Frequency of Love,” releasing on October 2 via Lovett Music/RCA Records. To coincide with the project reveal, the R&B singer has dropped her new single “Reach Out,” produced by Kaytranada and D’Mile, as well as its video, direc...
Variety reports: Victoria Monét Announces New Album ‘Frequency of Love,’... — this is generating industry buzz.
Attacks on ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb threaten to cut off millions of barrels per day of Saudi crude oil exports.
The big picture: Houthis deploy missiles and drones to attack ships... — may shift market dynamics.
There’s no certain proof, but it appears that the cancellation of CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” has given an early boost to ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Before Kimmel went on his regular summer sabbatical, he pulled off a record-breaking June: The show averaged 3.15 ...
Variety reports: Jimmy Kimmel Thanks CBS for His Ratings Gains,... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The story follows a landowner, the Laird of Castle Drummoch, who challenges an American billionaire with ambitions to buy up the glens.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
EXCLUSIVE: Artists First has signed Joey Iwanaga, a second-generation Japanese-American actor recognized for his work in action films, for management. Most notably, Iwanaga played the lead villain opposite Xie Miao and Joe Taslim in The Furious, the adrenaline-filled martial a...
Why it matters: ‘The Furious’ Star Joey Iwanaga Inks With Artists... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Paramount+ has greenlighted a third series from Jez Butterworth and 101 Studios, the team behind the streamer’s MobLand and The Agency. Titled Laird, it stars Kenneth Branagh (Mayday, Oppenheimer) who also executive produces. Laird was created by Jez Butterworth and his brothe...
Why it matters: Kenneth Branagh Stars In Scottish Highland Drama ‘Laird’... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Decades of animation have given us some truly great and memorable villains. Some of them unsettle viewers for personal reasons, others become iconic to audiences everywhere, while still more achieve real cult status, and we’re here to celebrate some of the greatest of all time...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this captures the public's attention.
The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.
The big picture: Mamdani walks back pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing... — has global implications.
The singer sat down with the Center for Reproductive Rights to talk about the most pressing issues in the U.S. right now.
Billboard reports: Olivia Rodrigo Says Anti-Abortionists Are Actually Just ‘Pro-Control’... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Cisco has released two small, open-source AI models for cybersecurity that detect about 150 times more vulnerabilities per dollar than large AI agents, according to the company's own tests. The article Cisco bets its small open cybersecurity models can outperform GPT-5.5 at vu...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Tom Rhys Harries stars in the new DC Studios comic book adaptation, in theaters this October. A Batman Villain Becomes Body Horror in New Clayface Trailer: Watch Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence of Sound reports: A Batman Villain Becomes Body Horror in New... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Taye Diggs is challenging studio norms with his new creator-focused venture, Microhouse Films.
Mashable reports: Taye Diggs challenges studio norms with creator-focused venture... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Unexpected, but welcome.
PC Gamer reports: EU court rules that VPNs are 'lawful technical... — this is generating hype in the community.
As Chinese AI models grow in capability and popularity among US companies, the arguing over what should be done about them has reached a fever pitch.
The big picture: Arcee, a US open source AI lab, says... — is one to watch for the industry.
Substack is giving readers a way to estimate how much of a newsletter was written by AI, signaling a broader shift toward transparency around AI-assisted content.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this reshapes the tech landscape.
From microplastics clogging up our oceans to landfills leaching dangerous chemicals, plastic waste is a serious and growing problem for human health and the environment. We need to recycle more and, crucially, recycle better.
Why it matters: How 'super' enzymes can transform recycling adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
As children head back to school this fall, one of the most important lessons won't be found in a textbook. It will happen as they learn to share, cooperate and build friendships. New University of Michigan research suggests that a mother's stronger connection to her ethnic-rac...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
The 40 percent rise for both remaining Steam Deck models seems to have priced people out of the market
Kotaku reports: New Report Suggests Valve’s Steam Deck Sales Have... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8 phones are here, and we found the best phone cases from brands like Spigen, Dbrand, and more to protect your new device.
ZDNet reports: The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
As of July 22, get 15% off the LEGO Ideas River Steamboat building set at Amazon.
Mashable reports: Go rollin on the river with 15% off... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
A sample of the kind of "historically accurate" adaptation he craves features Odysseus wearing foam earplugs
Rolling Stone reports: Musk Melts Down Over ‘The Odyssey,’ Promises AI... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Intel will design, package, and fabricate Fortinet's sixth-generation Security Processor (SP6) on its Intel 4 node.
Tom's Hardware reports: Fortinet becomes Intel 4's first foundry customer, following... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
If you missed the pre-order window, the exclusive Tonies Bluey collection is officially available for purchase at Target and the Tonies website.
Bottom line from Mashable: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
EXCLUSIVE: Mt. Mystic, the comedy series based on a YouTube pilot, has added Johnny Knoxville to its cast. It comes as Knoxville’s Jackass: Best and Last, the final movie in the franchise’s film franchise, was released last month. Knoxville, who also hosts Fox’s Fear Factor: H...
Deadline reports: Johnny Knoxville Joins ‘Mt. Mystic’ Comedy Series — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: After hitting a home run with their 2016 college baseball pic Everybody Wants Some!, Glen Powell and Richard Linklater are ready to take the mound again for an untitled Lou Gehrig film at Universal. Powell will play the iconic New York Yankee, with Linklater attache...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The Narwal Flow 2 promises to be one of the best robot vacuum cleaners for obstacle avoidance and mopping - and it is.
Why it matters: Narwal Flow 2 review: The robot vacuum that... reshapes the tech landscape.
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto has spoken about what lies ahead for him in the future. This comes as part of an interview with Famitsu that was just published this week. As we know, Miyamoto has been pretty hands off with games these days. He’s been focusing on things like movies...
The big picture: Miyamoto talks about his future, dreams of having... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
The musician spoke with three figures at the global legal advocacy organization to discuss midwifery, abortion access, and the maternal health crisis
The big picture: Olivia Rodrigo Tackles Abortion Misinformation With Center for... — could define this era of music.
The Allfather Awakens will be released October 2nd via Metal Blade Records. Amon Amarth Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Gjallarhorn”: Stream Langdon Hickman
The big picture: Amon Amarth Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Gjallarhorn”:... — shows where the music business is headed.
Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC will let gamers play classic Xbox games on PC and handheld.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this reshapes the tech landscape.
A fully AI film, Gods Don’t Give Gifts, is poised to become the next feature to leap from a popular YouTube channel to the big screen. Makers of the sci-fi title said Wednesday it will open in several hundred movie theaters on October 30. The film is directed by Zack London, w...
The big picture: Gossip Goblin AI Feature ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Eustis has been the artistic director of the Public Theater, where he led development of 'Hamilton,' 'Fun Home' and Shakespeare in the Park.
The big picture: Oskar Eustis to Step Down As Head of... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties.
Why it matters: Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Growing up in the '90s and early aughts, Backyard Baseball was the game of my generation. What was once found in cereal boxes as a free pack-in became a brand that decorated millennial childhoods across many sequels and different sports. I was so excited when it was announced ...
GameSpot reports: The Backyard Baseball Revival Is Solid In Every... — this signals what players want next.
Mobile carriers aren't the only ones offering deals on Samsung's new Galaxy phone lineup. Preorder at Amazon and get a free digital gift card.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this is one to watch for the industry.
iOS 27’s tentpole additions include Siri AI and new Apple Intelligence features. But one of my favorite features so far is a convenient addition for quickly pasting items from your iPhone’s clipboard. Here’s how it works.
Why it matters: iOS 27 adds convenient new iPhone feature you’ll... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Backwards compatibility is finally coming to PC, with Xbox announcing the initiative with four original Xbox classics now available to download on your desktop or handheld PC of choice. Starting today, you'll be able to download and play Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Fuzion Fren...
Why it matters: Xbox Brings Backwards Compatibility To PC, Starting With... signals what players want next.
Hasbro and Nintendo are teaming up for The Legend of Zelda toys, and the first have now been revealed as part of the start of San Diego Comic-Con. These include Zelda, Link, and Ganondorf figures, based on their designs from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The Z...
GameSpot reports: Hasbro’s The Legend Of Zelda Figures Have Been... — this signals what players want next.
The first Japanese scientist to win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, he went on to discover how memories are stored, advancing understanding of how the brain works.
The big picture: Susumu Tonegawa Dies at 86; Nobel Laureate Showed... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Waterparks have always felt like quite a strange concept to me in that the UK is small enough that you can just take a quick train ride and be at a beach within an hour or so, give or take. We do have them here, I've just had no reason to go one, and also the idea of having to...
Why it matters: Forgo visiting the real thing this summer and... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Sony Pictures Entertainment made official this morning what we first told you about Tuesday: The Culver City lot is reopening Los Angeles Historical Cultural Monument the Cinerama Dome, while its subsidiary exhibition chain, Alamo Drafthouse, will reopen the former 14-screen H...
The big picture: Sony To Reopen Cinerama Dome In 2028; Former... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Reunited with longtime collaborator Kenneth Blume, Rico Nasty delivers a lean, explosive project that reinforces her status as one of trap's boldest innovators. Rico Nasty’s New Album Is the Perfect RX for Trap’s Ails: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
The big picture: Rico Nasty’s New Album Is the Perfect RX... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The two started work on a song called ‘This Kind Of Love’ in the ‘90s, and the late singer’s manager is now seeing if he can get permission to release it over three decades later The post New duet from George Michael and Elton John could be on the way appeared first on NME.
NME reports: New duet from George Michael and Elton John... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The Red Bank, New Jersey-based event will feature Garden State premieres of Adam Meeks' Will Poulter-starring 'Union County,' set for closing night, Charlotte Glynn's 'The Gymnast,' Danny Madden's 'Downbeat' and Walter Thompson-Hernández's 'If I Go Will They Miss Me.'
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
Logically, you would think a sleek surface has optimal aerodynamics—but recent research at Tohoku University turns this fundamental principle on its head. Applying an irregular microscale surface texture reduced the aerodynamic drag of a test model. The innovation has potentia...
The big picture: Microscale roughness breakthrough defies 80 years of fluid... — opens new research frontiers.
A new version of the Clarity Act would impose the first limits on federal officials sponsoring or issuing cryptocurrency.
Why it matters: Senate crypto bill would ban federal officials —... reflects a broader economic trend.
In 2023, more than 50 million people across the United States turned to food pantries and other charitable organizations for meals. But many may be unable to access the food they need, particularly if they live in a more well-off area, according to a new study from the Univers...
Why it matters: There are gaps in food access in Georgia,... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
In a sea of perfunctory prequels and sequels, you have to hand it to a spinoff that actually comes up with a creative angle. Such is the case with “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” the third offshoot of “The Big Bang Theory,” which forms a useful contrast with its predecess...
The big picture: ‘Big Bang Theory’ Spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to Save... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Casey Affleck has directed his third feature and first since 2019’s “Light of My Life.” “Company,” which wrapped earlier this year in Whistler, Canada, is a gothic mystery starring Nick Nolte (“Cape Fear,” “Die My Love”), Adelaide Clemens (“The Great Gatsby”), Ben Mendelsohn (...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
There’s no shortage of places to watch an AI-generated content, from TikTok to YouTube. But now “Gods Don’t Give Gifts,” a collection of four anthology shorts, is set to screen in movie theaters for a limited release in October as the latest project from Gossip Goblin, the mon...
Why it matters: AI YouTuber Gossip Goblin Plans to Release AI... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Viva la Cinerama Dome! Sony is officially reviving one of Hollywood’s most beloved and iconic movie theaters, which has been shuttered since 2020. Sony Pictures Entertainment, which began investing in exhibition with the purchase of Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in 2024, announced ...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Kevin Sussman reprises his role as the awkward comic book store owner, who comes into possession of a dimension-hopping device that could destroy all of reality as he knows it.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Review: HBO... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Elizabeth Meriwether created the eight-part cat-and-mouse series, loosely based on the 1987 Debra Winger/Theresa Russell film 'Black Widow.'
Why it matters: ‘Furious’ Review: Emmy Rossum and Lola Petticrew Lead... reflects evolving audience tastes.
After extensive renovations, the Sony-owned Alamo Drafthouse will operate the location, along with the former ArcLight Cinema theater property next door.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
Director Zack London's AI-generated feature "Gods Don't Give Gifts" will open in limited release on October 30.
Why it matters: YouTuber and AI Filmmaker Gossip Goblin Releasing AI... signals where Hollywood is headed.
A joyride becomes a never-ending existential hell in Alex Ullom's directorial debut, a hit at the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The iconic movie palace, a fixture since 1963, has been closed since the COVID pandemic but will undergo restorations beginning next month through early 2028.
IndieWire reports: Cinerama Dome in Hollywood to Reopen Under Sony... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Brian Bates is set to debut a new special, Worried, via Nateland Entertainment’s YouTube channel Friday, July 24 at 4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET. In the hour, filmed at The Lab at Zanies in Nashville, Bates puts a lifetime of overthinking, awkward encounters and peo...
Deadline reports: Comedian Brian Bates Sets New Special ‘Worried’ With... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Grab your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle because it's time to party like it’s the summer of 1991.
Why it matters: 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' is time-travelling back into... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The House is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on a bill that would bar members of Congress from purchasing additional stocks while in office.
CNBC reports: Congressional stock trading curb due to get House... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Karen Carter was found with stab wounds in the Dordogne village she had lived in for over a decade.
Why it matters: French police formally investigate woman over 2025 killing... demands attention beyond borders.
Alexander rubbed a cellphone on Stodden's breasts in a Funny or Die sketch when she was 17
The big picture: Jason Alexander Apologizes to Courtney Stodden For Inappropriate... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The DRAM-assisted track is the second preview of her upcoming mixtape, Cartoon Radio. Noname Recalls a “Squatter” Who Moved into Her House on New Song: Stream Eddie Fu
Consequence of Sound reports: Noname Recalls a “Squatter” Who Moved into Her... — this could define this era of music.
As Microsoft tries to downplay the effects on its gaming business of cutting 3,200 jobs and four studios, Xbox is rethinking its whole strategy even if the more recent comments from inside the house still sound confused at best. Don't worry though; old Xbox games are coming to...
Eurogamer reports: Following layoffs and muddy strategy shifts, Xbox announces... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
The incident is unique because it was "driven, end to end, by an autonomous AI agent system," according to Hugging Face.
CNBC reports: OpenAI cyber models broke out of training environment... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Expect to see more new characters from Nintendo in the future, though the company will be giving careful consideration to its approach. For a long time we’ve seen the company have huge success with the likes of Mario and Link from The Legend of Zelda. Other characters have bee...
Nintendo Everything reports: Nintendo interested in creating new characters, but wants... — this signals what players want next.
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Advanced LLMs escaped their sandboxes while attempting to achieve a non-malicious benchmark test objective.
The big picture: When AI Attacks: OpenAI Models Autonomously Hack Hugging... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".
Bottom line from BBC Business: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
A new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Soma is starting to roll out. We’ve spotted it in Japan, and it should be available over the course of the next day or so. Soma is a technical upgrade over the original Nintendo Switch version. You’ll be getting improved resolution and image ...
Why it matters: Soma just got a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition may set a new standard for the genre.
The deaths of 52 people on the Clipper Endeavor led to the introduction of mandatory pre-flight safety briefings.
The big picture: Wreckage of Pan Am plane that shaped aviation... — could reshape the global order.
The daughter of Ozzy Osbourne shares her experience with grief on the one-year anniversary of the metal legend's passing. Kelly Osbourne: “I Miss Who I Was Before My Daddy Died” Spencer Kaufman
Why it matters: Kelly Osbourne: “I Miss Who I Was Before... shows where the music business is headed.
Samsung's latest round of folding Galaxy Z phones and updated smartwatches were announced at its July 2026 Unpacked event and set to launch on August 7th. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, Fold 8, and Fold 8 Ultra don't seem geared toward people who bought last year's model; Aside from a f...
Why it matters: How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z... may redefine how we interact with devices.
OpenAI is planning a data center in Georgia called "Project Camellia" with a 3.2-gigawatt power deal from Georgia Power. The company pledged $80 million for the local community and $71 million in Codex credits for students to counter growing opposition to US data centers that ...
Why it matters: OpenAI's "Project Camellia" in Georgia secures a massive... marks a new chapter in AI development.
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is one of the best foldables out there, but the Motorola Razr Fold competes with it in several areas.
Why it matters: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Motorola... reshapes the tech landscape.
Sony's decision to stop producing PlayStation discs in 2028 has been a lightning rod for discussion across the globe, and Disgaea series creator Sohei Niikawa has weighed in, saying that the company might as well stop making PlayStation hardware as well. Speaking to Noisy P...
Why it matters: Disgaea Creator Says Sony May As Well Scrap... may set a new standard for the genre.
Samsung's newest foldables are here. At Galaxy Unpacked, the company announced the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. All three devices will be available on August 7th, but you can preorder them now starting at $1,199.99, $1,899.99, and $2,099.99, res...
The big picture: Preorders for Samsung’s new Z Fold and Flip... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto has commented on game remakes and recently spoke about the benefits they bring. This year alone, the company will be bringing out two notable ones. We just saw Star Fox last month, which was another version of Star Fox 64. The Legend of Zelda: Ocari...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.
Google's AI summaries have reduced traffic to websites from the search results page and Reddit is reconsidering the benefits of the deal, the Journal said.
CNBC reports: Reddit stock sinks on report it may not... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
The singer, who was previously the artistic advisor for the National Symphony Orchestra, argued that the institution has become a “hyper-politicised environment” as a result The post Ben Folds hits out at Donald’s Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover before Congress: “When you poli...
Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.
The USB ecosystem is entering another transition that will affect how laptops, desktops, storage devices, displays, and peripherals connect in the second half of the decade.
The big picture: The future of USB connectivity (2026) — How... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Some GOP lawmakers are backing an incentive to keep shoots in the U.S. — while Mr. David Ellison goes to Washington.
Why it matters: Even Republicans Now Want to Save Hollywood may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Moss may well be something that most of us barely give a second thought, but there is far more to this small nonvascular plant than meets the eye. A new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science reports that it displays a surprising amount of electrical activity.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Following Microsoft's mass layoffs, The Elder Scrolls Online has ended up in a transitional period while remaining staff work to forge a path forwards. If you want evidence of effects the cuts are already starting to have on the MMO, look no further than its Crown Store. Read...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: "The goal is to provide what we can":... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
The first gigawatt is scheduled to come online in the first half of 2027 in AMD Helios rack-scale systems.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this is one to watch for the industry.
U.S. lawmakers and Israeli officials have expressed opposition to such a plan, to be announced Wednesday, fearing that the kingdom could use a civilian nuclear project to develop nuclear weapons.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Famitsu published a new interview with Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto this week, and one topic of discussion was the company’s software lineup. The Japanese brought up different games that have released on Nintendo Switch 2 so far such as the first 3D Donkey Kong game in alm...
The big picture: Miyamoto on how Nintendo chooses which games to... — is generating hype in the community.
Charles Ross spent 50 years building “Star Axis,” a naked-eye observatory in New Mexico. Now his masterwork is ready. How to share it with a changed world?
The big picture: He’s the Last Great Land Artist You’ve Never... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Microsoft says this is just the start of its efforts to bring old Xbox games to the PC
The big picture: Xbox Backward Compatibility Is Coming To PC Starting... — signals what players want next.
AI chatbots are spewing out Reddit shitposts as hard fact for the unreleased Switch 2 game
Kotaku reports: Redditors’ Fake Duskbloods Boss Guides Fool Google’s Dumbass... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Enterprise AI can accelerate ransomware attacks when AI assistants and agents inherit excessive permissions or compromised identities. Acronis explains how identity controls, governance, and least-privilege access help reduce AI-enabled ransomware risk while supporting secure ...
BleepingComputer reports: How enterprise GenAI can amplify ransomware risk —... — this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
'Any parent that would be in this situation, you would do anything to find out what happened to your child, and that is what we're here to do,' said Wells’ mom
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
The long-held understanding among security researchers and network defenders is that it's impossible to negotiate in good faith with an extortion racket because there's no incentive for the other side to actually walk away.
TechCrunch reports: If you pay a hacker’s ransom, chances are... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Sen. Ron Wyden said Trump has "abused every trade authority at his disposal" and called his new tariffs on Canadian goods a "shakedown."
The big picture: Sen. Wyden introduces bill to curb Trump's tariff... — may shift market dynamics.
"I feel you in the quiet, in the wind, in every song that stops me in my tracks," she wrote.
The big picture: Kelly Osbourne Pens Devastating Letter to Ozzy Osbourne... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The wait is over, as Hasbro has officially revealed the first images of its new The Legend of Zelda action figure line, known as Heroes of Hyrule. The collectibles are based on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, rather than the upcoming live-action movie as some had sp...
The big picture: Hasbro reveals The Legend of Zelda: Heroes of... — signals what players want next.
Decreasing the amount of oxygen that IVF-conceived embryos are developed in could improve outcomes, such as reducing the risk of low birth weight
The big picture: IVF embryos may thrive when grown with less... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The BTS member skipped Samsung Unpacked in London but starred in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 campaign after giving fans an early glimpse of the device.
The big picture: j-hope skipped Samsung Unpacked, but he spoiled the... — could change how developers build software.
Samsung says the new Android XR smart glasses it’s developing with Google will have a 9-hour battery life on a single charge.
Why it matters: Samsung & Google’s first Android XR glasses have... could change how developers build software.
Transmissible tumors have been reported in a handful of animal species, but never before among fish. Is it possible in humans?
Why it matters: Deep in This Lake, a Contagious Cancer Is... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Target is giving away free $20 gift cards when you spend $100 on a DoorDash gift card on July 22. Here's how to claim yours.
Mashable reports: Spend $100 on DoorDash gift cards and get... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The company said the page gives viewers of its event contracts a central place to see speculators' outlook for the midterm elections.
The big picture: Kalshi launches election hub for prediction markets ahead... — hints at where the money is moving.
Larry Page and Sergey Brin now own around $225 million in Miami real estate, and other billionaires are bringing their companies to the coastal region.
The big picture: Google’s founders are snapping up Miami mansions, as... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Alongside the $50 off AirPods Pro 3 this week, as well as $100 off all AirPods Max 2 and the return all-time lows on AirTag 2, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by more than a few notable MacBook Pro deals – M5 up to $320 off, M5 Pro $400 off, and more. We also have a ...
9to5Mac reports: Deals: AirTag 2, M5 Pro MacBook Pro $400... — this is one to watch for the industry.
The internet's hearts have been stolen by yet another mammal, but instead of a small baby hippo named Moo Deng, it's a short-spined raccoon dubbed "Jimothy." About a week ago, 33-year-old marketing specialist Kiana Hall posted an Instagram Reel of a creature that looks stra...
Why it matters: Viral Raccoon “Jimothy” Gets His Own Browser Video... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
In a promising development for cancer treatment, a collaborative research team has overcome two issues that have prevented photothermal therapy, a much less invasive treatment option than surgery and/or radiation, from becoming more common.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Why it matters: Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief? demands attention beyond borders.
But two hits compilations are in the updated list's top spots.
Why it matters: Oasis Overtakes The Beatles to Score U.K.’s Bestselling... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
2026 might go down as one of the best years for the racing game genre in a long time. You might think I'm arguing that because Forza Horizon 6 is fantastic, Mario Kart World is finally getting some new Knockout Tour tracks, and Star Wars: Galactic Racer is shaping to be the ne...
GameSpot reports: Mario Kart? Forza? I’m Good With Armadillo Racing,... — this signals what players want next.
Here's what people are getting wrong about the so-called SaaS apocalypse.
The big picture: 'AI is an enormous tailwind for software companies':... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Bad news, our data is being held hostage for money. Good news, I've got them down to a fairer price.
The big picture: Nearly half of organisations falling victim to ransomware... — may set a new standard for the genre.
The newly announced Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 are all available to pre-order, so we’ve broken down some of the best deals you can find right now. Spoiler: [Store] is offering [$] off for a limited time.
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this is one to watch for the industry.
Starbucks is bringing back the viral Unicorn Frappuccino for one weekend starting August 15.
The big picture: Starbucks is bringing back the Unicorn Frappuccino (but... — could change how developers build software.
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