Samsung says that, amid huge success for its Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, more Galaxy Z Flip owners are switching to the Fold this year – and it’s pretty easy to see why.
9to5Google reports: Galaxy Z Fold 8 is convincing Z Flip... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.
Why it matters: Get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt... reshapes the tech landscape.
Season 42 of the reality competition series airs starting Wednesday (Aug. 5).
Billboard reports: Here’s Where to Watch ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Online... — this is making waves across platforms.
Eric Goode's new five-parter focuses on the lucrative and illegal business of trafficking exotic snakes, tortoises and lizards.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Monsters of God’ Review: ‘Tiger King’ Director’s HBO... — this is generating industry buzz.
The news comes ahead of scheduled appearances at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event set to take place in Anaheim, Calif. from Aug. 14–16.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Former Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis Signs... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
SPOILER ALERT: This post spoils the entirety of Sterling Point, which is now streaming on Prime Video. One of the final twists in Sterling Point’s first season involved a personal touch from co-showrunner and creator Megan Park’s own life — the rarity of colorblindness in girl...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Although no one captured a direct image of the impact, scientists have detected signals confirming the rocket hit the lunar surface. Orbiters could provide the first images of the crash site in the coming days.
Why it matters: Welp, Nobody Saw SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Crash... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Chad Smith, Stewart Copeland, and Danny Carey all play Rush songs with Lee and Lifeson in Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple, which debuts in September
Rolling Stone reports: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Famous Guest Drummers... — this could define this era of music.
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors should view SpaceX as a multigenerational investment, whose biggest opportunities may take decades to fully materialize.
The big picture: Jim Cramer says investors should consider buying SpaceX... — signals changing business strategies.
Isabella Rossellini followed in the footsteps of her legendary late director father Roberto Rossellini and producer half-brother Renzo Rossellini as she was feted by the Locarno Film Festival with an Honorary Leopard (Pardo) at its opening night ceremony on Wednesday. “The pri...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Methane is an especially potent greenhouse gas, causing much more warming than carbon dioxide on a unit-for-unit basis—and a new, uniquely long-term study of emissions at a New Jersey landfill suggests that estimates of methane pollution in the U.S. and elsewhere may be dramat...
Why it matters: Long-term study suggests landfill methane emissions are far... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
EXCLUSIVE: The Bonfire Of the Vanities is looking for a new home. The high-profile series adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s 1987 novel from top showrunner David E. Kelley and Batman director Matt Reeves, which had been set up at Apple TV for development, is no longer going forward the...
Why it matters: ‘The Bonfire Of The Vanities’ To Be Shopped;... could reshape the box office conversation.
Since taking office in May, Warsh has implemented several measures that reverse decades of Fed culture.
Why it matters: As Warsh and the Fed contemplate fewer meetings,... hints at where the money is moving.
The 'Better Call Saul' alum is never one to get ahead of himself, but he admits he can't help but think about Scorpion's future as Venom.
The big picture: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Star Michael Mando on... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: Zach Georgiou of Love Island USA has signed with Innovative Artists for representation in all areas. After Georgiou’s time in the Fiji villa on the Peacock dating series, the agency will work with him to expand his career in brand partnerships, unscripted television...
The big picture: ‘Love Island USA’s Zach Georgiou Signs With Innovative... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Billboard Georgia sat down with the artist near the Georgian capital of Tbilisi to talk about music, activism, AI & more.
Why it matters: At His First Show In Georgia, Moby Talks... could define this era of music.
The Strokes, Charli XCX, Turnstile, Baby Keem, Death Cab for Cutie, and more artists will be available to watch
The big picture: Outside Lands 2026: Amazon Music Livestream Schedule &... — taps into a cultural moment.
EXCLUSIVE: Alice Eve has inked with Artist International Group for management. The British actress has starred in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek Into Darkness and the Marvel TV series Iron Fist. She will next be seen alongside Nicolas Cage, Matthew Goode, Ed Skrein, Michael Sheen and ...
Why it matters: Alice Eve Signs With Artist International Group reflects evolving audience tastes.
New Pixel and watches are on the way, but what else could Google have in store?
The big picture: Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 Event Date,... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Cancer cells have a voracious appetite for sugar—using it to fuel their rapid growth. This is why many scientists have tried to develop drugs that block cancer cells' metabolism by cutting off their sugar supply.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Many people are blissfully unaware that the world's frogs and amphibians are fighting their own deadly pandemic. In fact, this fungal disease—chytridiomycosis, or chytrid for short—is the worst wildlife disease on record.
Phys.org reports: We can help frogs beat a deadly disease.... — this advances our understanding of the world.
X head of product Nikita Bier is stepping down and says he will move into a role as an advisor, writing that "it's time to pass the torch and demote myself to my natural state: a poster." He shared the update just over a month after celebrating his one-year anniversary on the ...
Why it matters: X product chief Nikita Bier is leaving after... is one to watch for the industry.
Daly says he will continue producing The Voice: Celebrity and welcomes Palmer to the NBC show's family.
The big picture: Carson Daly Clears the Air About His Future... — taps into a cultural moment.
Bella Thorne revealed on the latest episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she was aggressively pitted against her “Shake It Off” co-star Zendaya amid the height of their Disney stardom. The two actors became household names among Disney Channel viewers for playing CeCe ...
The big picture: Bella Thorne and Zendaya Got Pitted Against Each... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The British singer hung out with the MLB star, who complemented his technique.
Billboard reports: Ed Sheeran Shows Off His Batting Skills During... — this shows where the music business is headed.
House House's critically acclaimed co-op puzzle-solving game Big Walk has only been out for two days, but one modder is taking it upon themselves to add a new dimension to the gameplay. Independent solo developer CircuitLord has announced that they are developing a VR mod ...
The big picture: Another Way To Play Big Walk Is Already... — signals what players want next.
Nobleman—proprietor Hans Capon, aka Luke Dale—will open to the public in October.
Why it matters: Kingdom Come: Deliverance star is opening a real... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
With the federal cap on local TV station ownership nearing its end, Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley said he “couldn’t be happier” to see a long-sought industry goal accomplished. The Republican-controlled FCC is set to vote Thursday on whether to eliminate the rule barring a single ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Storm conditions capable of causing major coastal erosion at New Jersey's North Beach on Sandy Hook are occurring about twice as often as they did in 1979, according to Rutgers researchers. The finding offers new evidence that storm impacts are becoming more frequent along the...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
It's a hot one, but these party speakers will help you make the most of every beach and backyard hang
The big picture: The Best Party Speakers Are Here to Save... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The people have spoken at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival. Nicky Murphy’s vampire mockumentary “I Love Paris” took home best international feature honors at the audience awards, while Masanao Kawajiri’s “Cherry and Virgin” was honored with best animated featur...
The big picture: Vampire Mockumentary ‘I Love Paris’ Takes Top Honors... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
A Colorado lab researching the ground-squirrels comes up with an innovative way to raise money after funding cuts.
The big picture: Marmots facing money troubles turn to OnlyFans — advances our understanding of the world.
In this tutorial, we build a complete Bayesian marketing mix modeling workflow using Google Meridian. We begin by installing the required libraries, verifying GPU availability, and exploring a geo-level marketing dataset that includes media impressions, spend, controls, promot...
MarkTechPost reports: End-to-End Bayesian Marketing Mix Modeling with Google Meridian:... — this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Box office analysts say the resurgence of billion-dollar releases bodes well for a film industry that's still chasing pre-Covid levels, even with higher prices.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
Amanda Frances has given up her Bravo diamond and is leaving The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after one season. The entrepreneur joined the reality series in Season 15 and took to social media to explain why she would not return for Season 16, as production ramps up. “My t...
Why it matters: Amanda Frances Out Of ‘The Real Housewives Of... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
A new brain-imaging study of the humanoid robot Pepper found that oxytocin spikes during a robot's mistakes track with suspicion, not affection.
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
A Canadian man pleaded guilty today to his role in accessing company accounts at cloud storage provider Snowflake and stealing data from at least 165 organizations in a scheme to extort millions of dollars from victims. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
SpaceX is targeting government and defense customers who need cargo fast. It will need to figure out where to land.
The big picture: Is Elon Musk’s master plan with SpaceX to... — signals changing business strategies.
The officially licensed release features a portable karaoke setup in the film's purple colorway, and finished with the HUNTR/X logo.
The big picture: This Official ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Karaoke Machine Is... — shows where the music business is headed.
As Trump’s FCC continues its war on ABC, Rosie O’Donnell isn’t worried about being censored during her upcoming summer guest host stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The 12x Emmy winner, who’s had a longstanding public feud with the POTUS, recently expressed no fear in the face of Bre...
Deadline reports: Rosie O’Donnell Teases “Love Song” For Trump On... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The FBI and EPA say attackers accessed internet-connected Rockwell Automation controllers and changed their IP addresses and passwords.
The big picture: Iranian hackers and America’s Achilles heel on water:... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Rufener is being promoted to SVP Exhibitor Marketing & Operations at PaperAirplane. In her expanded role, Rufener will lead the exhibition relation firm’s account team, overseeing partnerships with studios, exhibitors, and marketplace partners while driving t...
Why it matters: PaperAirplane Promotes Amanda Rufener to SVP Exhibitor Marketing... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
For the first time, a group of biologists and engineers from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil applied LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology to investigate the health of trees and optimize pruning with the aim of reducing the risk of trees falling. This lase...
Why it matters: Laser scanning may help prevent urban trees from... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Researchers created an electrically tunable quantum nanoscale corral that traps charged excitons and enables precise electrical control of tiny light sources, including their brightness, color and quantum states, the team, led by Boston College physicists, reports today in Nat...
The big picture: Electrostatic nanocorral offers new control over charged excitons... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Booster-funded collectives helped athletes like Bo Nix and the Cavinder twins land brand deals, but Trump's executive orders show the fight is not settled.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
American coming-of-age comedies rarely beat with such uncomfortable verisimilitude. In the bilingual “Mustache” — the first feature from writer-director Imran J. Khan — 13-year-old Pakistani American high schooler Ilyas (Atharv Verma) undergoes an awkward adjustment from a pri...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
The big picture: Infantino vows to fight on as Fifa president... — could reshape the global order.
The underlying lawsuit will now proceed after a two-year delay pending the appeal decision
Why it matters: ‘Love Island’ Host Ariana Madix Loses Appeal Over... shows where the music business is headed.
Hell or High Water will be released on November 13th via Music Theories Recordings / Artone Label Group. Yngwie Malmsteen Announces New Album, Unveils “Now or Never”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Why it matters: Yngwie Malmsteen Announces New Album, Unveils “Now or... could define this era of music.
The Derpy and Sussie Lego set includes movable parts for different poses and adjustable facial expressions.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Merch Expands With Lego Set... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The onetime L.A. mayoral candidate extensively restored his luxury shopping center, which remained intact as much of the surrounding commercial district was destroyed.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Billionaire Rick Caruso Brings Back Palisades Village After... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
SpaceX is using Tesla's big Megapack backup batteries to help power its Colossus AI data centers in Greater Memphis.
CNBC reports: SpaceX ramps up Tesla Megapack purchases in Q2... — this signals changing business strategies.
Disney signed a big deal to put TikToks on Disney on the same day it began hinting at the possibility of adding a "FAST" plan to its streaming options.
The big picture: Disney flirting with letting you look at a... — is generating buzz across social media.
For decades, scientists have accepted that the immune system naturally weakens with age. Georgia Tech biomedical engineer and Carl Ring Family Professor Ankur Singh wasn't convinced. Then the COVID-19 pandemic made the stakes impossible to ignore.
Phys.org reports: Nanowires restore key functions in aging T cells — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Kalanick continues to get the band back together, after acquiring Anthony Levandowski's autonomy startup, and even soliciting investment from Uber itself.
TechCrunch reports: Travis Kalanick’s robotics startup Atoms taps former Uber... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Disney posted record quarterly revenue at its parks division despite a continued slump in international travel to the U.S.
CNBC reports: How Disney parks are bucking a travel slowdown — this hints at where the money is moving.
Billed as a spun-off third entry in the “M3GAN” franchise, “Soulm8te” is to “Fatal Attraction” as M3GAN’s vehicles were to “Orphan” and “The Bad Seed” — a robotic replay of very familiar genre tropes. Here, a grieving widower working in tech agrees to try out a prototype of th...
The big picture: ‘Soulm8te’ Review: Fembot Goes Rogue in Polished but... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Meta expanded its AI coding offerings with a new agent that, it promises, can handle complex tasks with complex software.
Why it matters: Meta launches Muse Code, an AI agent for... reshapes the tech landscape.
The action RPG's endgame won't look the same in patch 3.30.
PC Gamer reports: Path of Exile devs are planning 'an extreme... — this is generating hype in the community.
Researchers from Kyushu University have discovered that diffuse gas surrounding dense filaments in a nearby stellar nursery plays a much larger role in star formation than previously recognized. By tracking the movement of gas in the Monoceros R2 hub–filament system, the team ...
Phys.org reports: Diffuse inter-filament gas is likely a key fuel... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A group of Cornell College students and their professor found surprising results in research on antimicrobial peptides, which are being studied as a method of combating antibiotic resistance. These peptides, part of the innate immune system, could be used to kill bacteria on t...
Why it matters: Unexpected E. coli response may complicate peptide-based antibiotic... opens new research frontiers.
A rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a new crater - but why haven't images been released yet?
The big picture: Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The actress received the festival's Excellence Award, following in the footsteps of her father, Roberto Rossellini, and brother Renzo, as refugee drama 'The Green Eyes' opened the 79th edition.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Isabella Rossellini Gets Emotional Honoring Her Family Legacy... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Wall Street seems unhappy about improvements to the Roblox recommendation algorithm
Why it matters: Roblox Tanked $9 Billion In A Single Day... may set a new standard for the genre.
The Citadel CEO is staying put, and both his hedge fund and market maker will remain anchor tenants in a new $4.5 billion skyscraper.
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
The cast and creative team behind Prime Video’s latest coming-of-age drama dig into what sets the series apart in an increasingly crowded YA landscape.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Inside ‘Sterling Point’: Why Megan Park’s YA Series... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
BMW's "special surprise" partnership with Sony-Marvel is getting some backlash online: "Insanely dystopian."
The big picture: BMW Owners Angry ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Ads... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The DOJ alleged that OpenAI did not meaningful attempt to hire U.S. citizens before seeking permanent residence for Visa-holding employees.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this could change how developers build software.
Alicia Keys has signed with CAA in all areas, the company announced earlier this week. Among her many achievements, the singer-songwriter has sold an estimated 65 million records since the release of her 2001 debut album, “Songs in A Minor,” and is the subject of “Hell’s Kitch...
The big picture: Music Industry Moves: Alicia Keys Signs With CAA... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.
Why it matters: Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation... is one to watch for the industry.
2018’s “Super Troopers 2” wasn’t so much fan service as fan self-service. Kickstarted with nearly $5 million of crowdfunding after studios doubted the public appetite for a tardy sequel to the 2001 indie sleeper “Super Troopers,” it gave the people what they wanted and not muc...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The “BTS effect” has reached the beauty aisle, turning everyday skincare and lip care products into fan-favorite essentials.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
E.l.f. Beauty received $50 million in tariff refunds during its fiscal first quarter, leading profits to nearly double.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Nintendo published a launch trailer for Pokemon Pokopia – Bubbly Basin. The DLC kicks off the first part of the game’s Expansion Pass. Details about the DLC can be found in the following rundown: Explore Bubbly Basin, a town where Pokémon live beneath the sea. In this submerge...
Why it matters: Pokemon Pokopia – Bubbly Basin DLC launch trailer may set a new standard for the genre.
U.K. and U.S. scientists have uncovered an important piece of the puzzle in the signaling pathway that causes damaging scar tissue to build up in the body, raising hopes for future treatments. A team from the University of Manchester and University of Connecticut have revealed...
Why it matters: Little-known protein helps the body restrain scar-forming signals opens new research frontiers.
A research team from AIST, the Institute of Science Tokyo, and Ritsumeikan University has demonstrated that the phase behavior of histone–DNA condensates depends on the site of histone acetylation.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Peacock’s summer of love isn’t over yet. Love Island USA continues to make a splash on the streamer, tallying 19 billion minutes viewed just since the Season 8 premiere on June 2, per internal data from NBCUniversal. The eighth season of the U.S. format is now Peacock’s most-w...
Why it matters: ‘Love Island USA’ Cements Its Crown As Peacock’s... is generating industry buzz.
“Love Island USA” is officially the series of the summer. According to Peacock, Season 8 of the reality dating series has reached nearly 19 billion minutes watched to date, spanning 35 episodes released between June 2 and July 13 — making it the streamer’s most-watched origina...
The big picture: ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Hits Nearly 19... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
WIRED spoke with an engineer who was interviewed by Edward “Big Balls” Coristine for a government engineering role at the NDS, the White House agency staffed by other DOGE veterans.
Bottom line from Wired: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Henry Cavill will executive produce this spirited spinoff of 2024's 'Secret Level' anthology.
The big picture: 'Warhammer 40,000' animated series coming to Prime Video,... — advances our understanding of the world.
This week's Trending Up looks at the songs featured in the movie that now has the biggest opening weekend in U.S. history, as well as recent breakouts by ADÉLA and Dolly Babe.
Why it matters: How Much Has the Success of ‘Spider-Man: Brand... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The federal government is ending its contract with a Kentucky nonprofit that it says pressured medical workers to remove organs from patients who were getting better.
NY Times Science reports: U.S. Cuts Ties With Organ Donor Group After... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
These compact and portable options serve chill vibes even during summer's hottest days.
Why it matters: Amazon’s $36 Air Conditioner Has Shoppers Praising Its... shows where the music business is headed.
The authorized documentary will feature never before seen footage from the beloved series and feature interviews with star Lauren Graham
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The 'Drive' director pays homage to the late dance music pioneer, whose futuristic music became synonymous with the film's sexy-cool aesthetic.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
As Ted Lasso crossed the pond for its Season 4 premiere, the show’s return also featured the jump to women’s sports, including the real-life NWSL team Kansas City Current. Following the titular soccer coach’s (Jason Sudeikis) outing to his hometown team’s match in Wednesday’s ...
Why it matters: NWSL’s Kansas City Current Owner Thanks ‘Ted Lasso’... could reshape the box office conversation.
Moove is scaling up the autonomous vehicle fleet management side of its business and plans to someday own, not just manage, Waymo robotaxis.
The big picture: Moove raises $250M to become the backbone of... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Monica Barbaro still shines opposite a lackluster Callum Turner in this woefully misguided rom-com.
IndieWire reports: ‘One Night Only’ Review: Fascism Gets Off Easy... — this is generating industry buzz.
All chemistry starts with a push from electrons. In the early moments of a chemical reaction, it's the movement of electrons that initiates the breaking of old chemical bonds and forging of new ones, transforming one molecule into another.
Why it matters: Attosecond X-ray method maps early electron motions that... advances our understanding of the world.
Lightspeed partners Josh Machiz and Claire Zau stopped by the Equity studio to talk about the strategies behind their growing social media presence and their podcast, Lightwork.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Venture firms are turning to creators to build trust with the next generation of founders before a check is ever written. It’s a trend that’s been building with a16z’s acquisition of Erik Torenberg’s Turpentine podcast and OpenAI’s acquisition of TBPN. Lightspeed Venture Partn...
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Anthropic and OpenAI models’ unprompted actions forced halt to UK cyber tests.
The big picture: Anthropic’s AI used fake identities, malware in rogue... — reshapes the tech landscape.
ILLIT's "I Got Your Back (feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA)" debuts at No. 2.
The big picture: timelesz’s ‘Kienai Hanabi’ Scores No. 1 as Five... — is making waves across platforms.
Molly Ringwald’s experience starring in “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” was tarnished by one bad apple on set. The veteran actress was a guest on the Aug. 4 episode of Andy Cohen’s Bravo talk show “Watch What Happens Live,” which is known for posing revealing questi...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
It comes on a new version of the track Beyoncé surprise released last month The post Listen to Jay-Z’s first verse since 2022 on Beyoncé’s ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ remix appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Xbox is celebrating 25 years of play with new updates, community designs, curated Game Pass collections and the FanFest Tour schedule. Xbox’s 25th anniversary is Nov. 15. In partnership with community creators Klobrille and Ben Kenobi, Xbox is publishing a collection of gamerp...
The big picture: Xbox Celebrates 25 Years With New Community Designs,... — is generating industry buzz.
Dave Grohl and company performed a 26-song set at the tour launch in Toronto. Foo Fighters Kick Off 2026 North American Tour with Queens of the Stone Age: Photos, Video + Setlists Spencer Kaufman
The big picture: Foo Fighters Kick Off 2026 North American Tour... — is making waves across platforms.
Using simple artificial cells, a research group led by Makito Miyazaki of the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan has uncovered fundamental physical principles that govern how living cells change their shape. By combining experiments with computer simu...
Phys.org reports: Artificial cells reveal how living ones take shape — this advances our understanding of the world.
A research team has developed a highly efficient catalyst that directly converts carbon dioxide—a major contributor to global warming—into high-value industrial 2-propanol. The research was published online in Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A lawsuit accuses Homeland Security of violating protesters’ free-speech rights—but the agency is using it to try to get access to the plaintiffs’ encrypted communications.
The big picture: DHS Wants Protesters’ Signal Group Chats — reshapes the tech landscape.
Cook was part of a 9-3 majority that voted last week to keep the central bank's benchmark borrowing rate in a range between 3.5%-3.75%.
CNBC reports: Fed Governor Cook says she's 'prepared to act'... — this may shift market dynamics.
In early 2025, special signals wended their way through a fiber-optic highway strung above the streets and sidewalks of the Maryland suburbs. The arrival of those signals at their destination marks a significant step toward a long-held dream of building a "quantum network." Re...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Avi Nash has joined the upcoming FX series “Disinherited” in a series regular role, Variety has learned exclusively. Nash will appear alongside previously announced leads Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen as well as fellow cast members Alan Ruck, Katja Herbers, Eddie Marsan an...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The writer and director behind "My Old Ass" sticks close to home for her first TV series, about a 17-year-old New Yorker who inherits an island in Canada — where her secret sister awaits.
The big picture: ‘Sterling Point’ Review: Megan Park’s Teen Drama Is... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
A new study provides experimental evidence that wild capuchin monkeys use more than just physical cues when selecting stone tools; they also rely on visible signs that a stone has previously been used for this purpose.
Phys.org reports: Well-worn wins: Wild capuchin monkeys prefer stones with... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Super Troopers 3 has plenty of musty comic situations, but the aging Broken Lizard boys keep them surprisingly fresh.
Why it matters: Broken Lizard throws a surprisingly affable wedding in... signals changes in media consumption.
For an animal to develop normally, cells must not only become the right types but also do so at the right time. In the worm C. elegans, the protein LIN28 has long been known as an important regulator of this timing: It keeps cells in a flexible state and delays their shift tow...
Why it matters: A small molecular module helps time development of... advances our understanding of the world.
Driven by little more than heavy-handed comedy about cultural differences between American and Indian families, this threequel is for the diehard fans only.
The big picture: ‘Super Troopers 3’ Review: A Cult Comedy Franchise... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket: The Memoket Gem is an 11g AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch in a co-wear band. Press once to capture a conversation, and Gem connects it to what you discussed weeks ago — surfacing the earlier thread with a source link. From $...
The big picture: These are my favorite Apple Watch accessories of... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Two months after it entered purgatory, Destiny 2's community archaeologists are creating tools for exploring its long-absent worlds.
The big picture: Destiny 2 players are learning how to crack... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
The 2019 heat wave that struck Mo'orea—a volcanic island in French Polynesia—swept through its coral reefs like an invisible wildfire. Colorful, lively corals bleached into ghostly, chalk-white skeletons as soaring ocean temperatures triggered a mass mortality event (MME) that...
Why it matters: Genomic evidence suggests coral reefs may be rewriting... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Meta Superintelligence Labs has released Muse Code, a terminal coding agent in beta, powered by the new Muse Spark 1.2 model. Muse Code plans changes, writes code, and validates results across large repositories. Async background agents stay active for the whole session instea...
Why it matters: Meta AI Releases Muse Code (Beta): A Terminal... raises questions about AI's role.
The serial entrepreneur joins the e-commerce company as CPO to lead its AI agents.
Why it matters: Klaviyo acquires Elias Torres’ Agency in full-circle reunion... is one to watch for the industry.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 is coming next month, launching alongside iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra, and more. Here are three rumored Apple Watch Ultra 4 features that I’m excited about.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.
Why it matters: Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning... affects international relations.
The chip giant has been a big beneficiary of the AI boom, with stock trading 132% up so far in 2026.
The big picture: Lisa Su brushes off Musk's Nvidia commitment as... — may shift market dynamics.
CEO Elon Musk said SpaceX would hit $1 trillion in annual revenue in 2030 versus a previous forecast of 2031 as he looked to strike an bullish tone.
Why it matters: SpaceX stock falls 13% as AI spending surge... hints at where the money is moving.
The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.
BBC World reports: Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police... — this has global implications.
As the EU’s new transparency requirements for AI-generated content take effect, WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow channel admins to label certain types of AI-generated content. Here are the details.
Why it matters: WhatsApp channel admins will soon get the ability... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Maybe the real Big Walk was the friends we made along the way...
Why it matters: The Critically Acclaimed Co-Op Adventure From The Maker... could shake up the gaming landscape.
The five-city run will feature exclusive vinyl, limited edition merchandise and "bootleg" versions of White's solo records The post Jack White’s Third Man Records announces UK and Ireland pop-up store tour appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Jack White’s Third Man Records announces UK and... — is making waves across platforms.
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