Just hours after announcing Apple’s support for communities affected by wildfires in southern Europe, Tim Cook said the company will also donate to relief efforts following the Kumamoto earthquake in Japan. Here are the details.
The big picture: Apple pledges support for earthquake relief efforts in... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The four-day broadcast will feature Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Lorde, The xx, Olivia Dean, The Smashing Pumpkins, and loads more. Lollapalooza 2026 Livestream Lineup for Hulu and Disney+ Revealed Alex Krinsky
The big picture: Lollapalooza 2026 Livestream Lineup for Hulu and Disney+... — taps into a cultural moment.
The Ray-Ban glasses come in multiple lens and frame colors, with light-adapting transition lenses that seamlessly shift from clear indoors to tinted outdoors.
Billboard reports: JENNIE Gives Transition Lenses the ‘Ruby’ Treatment With... — this taps into a cultural moment.
"I know that you guys have been asking and waiting for a song written and produced by one of us," Raj said.
Billboard reports: KATSEYE Reveals ‘WILD’ EP Tracklist Alongside Special Message... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Shop two dozen discounted standouts across makeup, skin and hair care, beauty tools and fragrance.
The big picture: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale’s 24 Best Beauty Buys: Le... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund has sold all of its public stock holdings, according to people familiar with the matter.
CNBC reports: AI investor Leopold Aschenbrenner forced to unwind all... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
AI firms are buying old books in bulk, cutting them apart, and scanning them to create chatbot training data.
Mashable reports: AI companies are turning old books into training... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Friend, the AI wearable, can now talk to its users — for an enhanced price.
TechCrunch reports: Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
A myriad of software makes up the typical AI harness, and trust issues between the components can create concerning attack vectors.
The big picture: AI Harnesses Burst With Potential Exploit Opps — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Other deals this round include Reservoir's new JV with Some Action and Symphonic's collaboration with Sureel AI.
Billboard reports: The Deals: SoundCloud Acquires Nina Protocol; SOCAN Pairs... — this is making waves across platforms.
The Senate Judiciary Committee, which includes Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, postponed a vote on advancing Todd Blanche's AG nomination.
The big picture: Trump floats pulling Blanche's AG nomination until after... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Black holes are often portrayed as cosmic gluttons that swallow everything that comes too close. But new observations of a dramatic black hole outburst—led by Warwick Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Noel Castro Segura—suggest the reality is much messier.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Unlike humans, plants cannot make simple lifestyle adjustments to adapt to changing environments. When exposed to conditions like extreme heat or water scarcity, instead of putting on sweaters or turning on air conditioners, plants need to sense and respond to these environmen...
The big picture: Connecting surface-level observations to molecular-level data uncovers plant... — advances our understanding of the world.
Universal and IMAX have extended the availability of 70mm screenings of Christopher Nolan's retelling of Homer's epic into mid-September.
CNBC reports: 'The Odyssey' extends stay in 70mm IMAX theaters... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Controversial filmmaker Tom Six is saying goodbye to his fans in a very personal way. The writer-director has announced the release of his final movie, “The End of Tom Six.” The “Human Centipede” creator is independently releasing the film on Aug. 15 on YouTube with a pay-what...
Variety reports: ‘Human Centipede’ Creator Reveals Last Movie ‘The End... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Apple will soon report its fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings, followed by Tim Cook’s final earnings call as the company’s CEO. Here’s how to listen live.
The big picture: Here’s how to listen live to Tim Cook’s... — is one to watch for the industry.
The double album has found a new generation of listeners thanks to tracks such as ‘Avril 14th’ and ‘QKThr’ The post Aphex Twin’s ‘Drukqs’ set for 25th anniversary vinyl reissue appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Aphex Twin’s ‘Drukqs’ set for 25th anniversary vinyl... — taps into a cultural moment.
The series had been renewed in March, but a writers' room was reportedly never convened. Marvel Reneges Wonder Man’s Season 2 Renewal, Cancels Emmy-Nominated Show Ben Kaye
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this taps into a cultural moment.
Prospice: Anomalous Logistics simulates the canonical deliveryman experience of having your dreambody dissolved in the labyrinth of collective death.
The big picture: This upcoming Steam game is pioneering the accursed... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Trump said he'd "like to see tariffs on Iran" added to a bill that would impose economic sanctions on Russia and those supporting its war against Ukraine.
The big picture: Trump says sanctions bill should include tariffs on... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The Wizard of Oz, approaching the first anniversary of its new lease on life at Sphere, could run for a decade at the Las Vegas site, company founder James Dolan believes. The 1939 film was tightened and retooled by a team from Google DeepMind and other tech, film and live eve...
Why it matters: Retooled Version Of ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ Could... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Orchid's AI assistant sparked backlash after a viral ad showed it managing a couple's forgotten anniversary.
Why it matters: This AI assistant remembers your anniversary so you... is one to watch for the industry.
In this July 6, 2026, image, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals the nearby galaxy Centaurus A, exposing the dusty structures and hidden activity that shape this unusual system.
Phys.org reports: Image: Starburst galaxy Centaurus A — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
How does the brain learn? Does it acquire new knowledge by creating new neural pathways or by strengthening existing connections? A new study from Bar-Ilan University offers evidence in favor of the latter, suggesting that learning is driven primarily by changes in the strengt...
Why it matters: Learning may rely on stronger neural connections, not... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The North African enclave's leader said resources were being overwhelmed after so many people entered by sea from Morocco.
Why it matters: Migrants seen swimming around border fence of Spanish... demands attention beyond borders.
The Relic: First Guardian garnered skepticism from some hardcore Soulslike fans
Why it matters: Director Of New Soulslike Says ‘No AI Used... is generating hype in the community.
Last month's Nintendo Direct was full of all types of treats for Kingdom Hearts fans, including the announcement that native versions of the entire Kingdom Hearts trilogy will be coming to Switch 2 via the release of The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III]. Unfortunately, player...
GameSpot reports: Disney Insists That Cursed Kingdom Hearts Art Was... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
The former president called Hansard "a great musician who passed tragically this week," adding that "our hearts go out to his family."
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
iPhone 18 Pro could make a major transition away from Qualcomm modems in favor of an Apple-designed C2. Here’s the latest update on what to expect.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Netflix continues with its slate of prestige offerings with an East of Eden series adaptation coming this fall alongside another classic adaptation: Dolly Alderton’s take on Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. The series has been brewing for almost four years, and a cast full o...
Why it matters: Everything We Know About Netflix’s ‘East of Eden’... could reshape the box office conversation.
"A great musician who passed tragically this week. Our hearts go out to his family." Barack Obama Pays Tribute to Glen Hansard with 2026 Summer Playlist Alex Krinsky
Why it matters: Barack Obama Pays Tribute to Glen Hansard with... taps into a cultural moment.
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Why it matters: AI stocks rebound, and why J&J's earnings guidance... hints at where the money is moving.
Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.
BBC Business reports: Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
There is an obvious humour to be found in the contrast between the visual presentation of Mario Party and the agita and unbridled rage it brings out in people. This is not a game about violence, yet it pulls it out from people nonetheless. So, how about something that leans in...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this may set a new standard for the genre.
Diablo 4 Season 15 will receive a new character Rebirth feature--one that will allow players to convert Eternal Realm characters into seasonal ones. Usually, it goes the opposite way. Characters at the end of a season are automatically converted into non-seasonal Eternal Re...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
A few years ago, the first ceramic finds came to light during construction work in the Burg district of the municipality of Hannersdorf. Geomagnetic surveys in subsequent years provided evidence of numerous kilns thought to lie hidden beneath the field. In a recent educational...
Phys.org reports: Buried Roman workshop reveals large-scale pottery trade beyond... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
When trying to make more sustainable clothing choices, many consumers follow a simple rule: Choose natural fibers over synthetic ones. Cotton instead of polyester. Wool instead of acrylic. Linen instead of nylon.
Phys.org reports: The surprising chemical footprint of your clothes — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
After last year’s Silent Hill f took Konami’s long-running horror series to Japan for a terrifying expansion of what the franchise can be, Screen Burn Interactive and Annapurna Interactive are taking the series to another global location for their upcoming title Silent Hill: T...
Den of Geek reports: Silent Hill: Townfall Previews an Intense Ride Through... — this reflects shifting cultural trends.
The Galaxy Watch 9 launches on August 7th, and not only does Costco have the best preorder incentives we’ve seen so far, the watch is also discounted. The deal includes the 40mm Watch 9 in cream or graphite, two wireless fast chargers for the watch, and a $50 Costco gift card,...
Why it matters: Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 is $40 off at... reshapes the tech landscape.
As experts have warned for the last two years, some companies — like Microsoft and now Google — are finding and patching an exponential number of bugs in their products, thanks to the use of LLMs and AI tools.
Why it matters: Google says it fixed more Chrome bugs in... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The future of AI may be dictated not by who builds the smartest model, but who builds the models everyone runs on. Right now, that's China.
The big picture: China’s open-weight model lead exposes America’s AI blind... — reflects a broader economic trend.
In light of Glen Hansard’s passing, revisit the remarkable story of how Once grew from a shoestring-budget Irish film into an Oscar-winning phenomenon and Broadway smash. The Oral History of Once Steven Edelstone
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
It's a whole new way for fans to experience the award-winning film.
Why it matters: This ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Comic Book Retells the... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Mashable reporters tested and reviewed the best laptops for college students going back to school, including Mac and Windows PCs.
Bottom line from Mashable: this could change how developers build software.
Marvel has changed its mind about Wonder Man. Despite a previously announced Season 2 renewal, the series has officially been canceled at Disney+, Deadline has confirmed. Season 1 launched with all eight episodes on January 27, bringing in 618M minutes viewed in its opening we...
The big picture: ‘Wonder Man’ Canceled After 1 Season At Disney+ — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
EXCLUSIVE: Emmy Award winner Samira Wiley (The Handmaid’s Tale) and up-and-comer Mileiah Vega (The Hand That Rocks the Cradle) have wrapped lead roles in The Let Go, a Colorado-shot, music-driven indie drama from writer-director Kristen Wolf. The Let Go follows Chick (Wiley), ...
Deadline reports: Samira Wiley & Mileiah Vega To Topline Indie... — this is generating industry buzz.
Starting July 30, OpenAI is cutting GPT-5.6 Luna prices by 80 percent and Terra by 20 percent. OpenAI says its top-tier Sol model helped make the company's own infrastructure more efficient, enabling the cuts. Price pressure from cheap Chinese providers and Microsoft's own MAI...
Why it matters: OpenAI goes full China pricing mode with an... raises questions about AI's role.
Yes, we did get some sizable (and unfortunate) price hikes on the MacBook lineup recently. But, alongside the summer sale price on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, Amazon’s ongoing $500 discount on this M5 Pro MacBook Pro might be the best MacBook deal w...
The big picture: This MacBook Pro just fell below its pre-price-hike... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
EXCLUSIVE: It’s been more then a decade since Josh Boone turned The Fault In Our Stars into a smash hit and he now has his sights set on another best-selling adaptation he’s ready to lace up for. Sources tell Deadline Sony Pictures and Will Gluck’s Olive Bridge Entertainment h...
The big picture: ‘The Fault In Our Stars’ Helmer Josh Boone... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
A lot of content on LinkedIn might seem like AI slop, and now, you'll be able to report those posts. As part of a series of updates to reduce the volume of AI slop on the platform, LinkedIn is introducing an actual button that lets you flag a post as something that "Seems like...
The big picture: LinkedIn actually adds a ‘seems like AI slop’... — could change how developers build software.
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed their own laptops or tablets to interact with teachers and complete assignments.
Why it matters: Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
How did the first solids that made up planets, moons and asteroids form from the "hot soup" that characterized our solar system's earliest years? New research from Caltech analyzing pieces of a meteorite has found that, just as snowflakes crystallize around grains of dust, anc...
The big picture: Ancient stardust grains were seeds for the earliest... — advances our understanding of the world.
Don't worry, the upcoming Switch 2 remake contains blood and violence according to the new rating
Bottom line from Kotaku: this may set a new standard for the genre.
Tom Holland is swinging back into theaters this weekend as Peter Parker in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” but a plan is already being laid out for his replacement. The actor has been vocal in past interviews about wanting to be directly involved in passing the baton to his Spide...
Variety reports: The Next Spider-Man Actor: Tom Holland Has a... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Florida wants to use federal EV charger funds to build an air taxi network connecting golf courses, luxury apartment buildings, and airports.
TechCrunch reports: Florida plans to build air taxi pads using... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Why it matters: 9to5Mac Daily: July 30, 2026 – iOS 26.6,... is one to watch for the industry.
The singer’s fifth record ‘Hazel Eyes’ is named after fiancé Christian Cowan’s eye colour The post Sam Smith announces engagement, which they say inspired upcoming album appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Sam Smith announces engagement, which they say inspired... is making waves across platforms.
July 24: An interesting tidbit has come to light about Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, as it’s been revealed that Logicalbeat worked on the game. Monolith Soft, the team behind the original game, was involved as well. That said, it looks l...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
“Wonder Man” has been canceled at Disney+, Variety has learned exclusively. The news comes despite the fact that Disney announced a Season 2 renewal for the show back in March, roughly two months after it debuted. According to sources, a writers’ room for Season 2 was never op...
Why it matters: ‘Wonder Man’ Not Returning for Season 2 at... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is taking on the story of Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton and the harrowing rescue of the crew of The Endurance when the ship he captained got encased in ice in the Antarctic and sank. Phil Barantini, who’s coming off the celebrated Netflix limited series A...
Deadline reports: Netflix Plans Epic Survival Story Of Ernest Shackleton... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
A spacecraft meant to push NASA’s Swift Observatory to a higher orbit malfunctioned and started tumbling several days ago. Engineers think it can still succeed.
NY Times Science reports: Mission to Save Falling NASA Space Telescope Suffers... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The latest Pixel Watch 5 leak today provides further confirmation that the external design and case will be identical to the last generation.
Why it matters: Pixel Watch 5 leaks in official-looking images with... could change how developers build software.
But, of course, there's a catch.
Why it matters: Gears of War: E-Day devs are embracing 'old-school'... could shake up the gaming landscape.
The lawsuit faults Netflix for losing a drive that contained a copy of World War II thriller 'Fortitude.' The company maintains it's not responsible for the loss of the movie, which it says was delivered "without proper industry-standard safeguards."
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Lysosomes are small compartments inside cells that break down and recycle biological materials. Once regarded mainly as cellular waste-disposal centers, lysosomes are now understood to be important signaling hubs for calcium and sodium ions. Through these signals, they help re...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
There are roughly 220 million adults in China age 65 or older, more than twice as many as 20 years ago, with 1 in 5 currently reporting depressive symptoms.
The big picture: Study shows how changes in family ties are... — advances our understanding of the world.
EXCLUSIVE: HBO is expanding its Bill Lawrence business in the wake of Rooster’s breakout success. In a competitive situation, the premium brand has landed for development Alan Opts Out, a half-hour comedy from Suburgatory creator Emily Kapnek, Lawrence’s Doozer and Warner Bros...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been attributed to a sophisticated macOS malvertising campaign that involves redirecting users to fake web pages displaying a full-screen non-existent update sequence to deliver malware as part of a new iteration of the long-running ...
The Hacker News reports: DPRK-Linked macOS Malvertising Uses Fake Updates to Deliver... — this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
Earnings on deck this afternoon for Apple and Amazon will likely decide if the stock market can end what’s so far been a rough week on solid footing.
CNBC reports: Apple and Amazon report after the bell. Here's... — this signals changing business strategies.
Diablo 4's next season will see the return of some of the most iconic items from throughout the franchise's history, including powerful rings like Stone of Jordan and Ring of Royal Grandeur. The currently ongoing Season 14 hasn't exactly been Diablo 4's best season, but Bli...
GameSpot reports: Diablo 4 Season 15 Is Adding Stone Of... — this is generating hype in the community.
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood’s response to the criminal sexual conduct allegations against Jared Leto will be revealing of where the industry stands on the MeToo movement. That’s the view of Mike Radford, the executive producer behind Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret, the explosive...
The big picture: Jared Leto Allegations Are “Bellwether” Moment For MeToo... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Amazon linked multiple high-profile open-source software supply chain attacks targeting the Node Package Manager (npm) ecosystem to North Korean hackers. [...]
The big picture: Amazon links Debug, Chalk NPM supply-chain attacks to... — should prompt a review of your own security.
Google's next foldable doesn't look all that different, save for the camera bar.
Why it matters: Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold photos also include... could change how developers build software.
Former OpenAI employee Andrew Ho and Cambridge researcher Adam Hunt see a growing problem with large language models. Instead of becoming more versatile, the models are becoming more specialized, excelling at coding and math while stagnating or even regressing in other areas. ...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this marks a new chapter in AI development.
LinkedIn is introducing new ways to reduce low-quality AI-generated posts, including a “seems like AI slop” reporting option. It's also replacing its own AI writing feature with a proofreading tool.
TechCrunch reports: LinkedIn adds a button to report AI-generated ‘slop’ — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
As his rendition of Conway Twitty’s “Hello Darlin’” gains steam on social media, McCreery reveals his top classic songs to sing.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
Just over a year after Jared Leto withstood a catalogue of sexual misconduct accusations published in AirMail, the BBC broadcast a documentary titled “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret.” In it, director Alice McShane (“Russell Brand: In Plain Sight”) teams up with the report...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: San Francisco 49ers tight end and seven-time Pro Bowler George Kittle is attached to make his acting debut in Dinosaurs of the Wild West, an eight-part frontier series from filmmaker Luke Sparke, creator of movie Primitive War. Kittle is due to play “an original cha...
Why it matters: NFL Star George Kittle To Make Acting Debut... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Buying multiple lamps for different rooms can get expensive. Govee’s rechargeable Table Lamp Classic gives you one lamp you can use throughout your home instead of getting one for every room, and right now it’s down to $59 ($21 off) at Amazon. That’s just $4 shy of the all-tim...
The big picture: Govee’s portable smart lamp is down to one... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Broadcom has released security updates to fix five vulnerabilities in VMware vCenter, ESX, Workstation, and Fusion, including three critical flaws that allow attackers to bypass authentication, execute arbitrary code, or escape from a virtual machine to the host. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: VMware fixes three critical flaws allowing auth bypass,... — this highlights growing cyber threats.
Wicker is the monsterfucker movie for folks who want a more wholesome, but still hot, alternative to Nosferatu
Bottom line from Kotaku: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
A 113-million-year-old marine murder mystery may finally be solved. Using chemical clues locked inside microscopic fossils, Northwestern University scientists found evidence that ocean acidification drove one of the largest extinction events in the history of planktic foramini...
The big picture: Tiny fossils crack a Cretaceous cold case: Ocean... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
UC Berkeley researchers have identified regions of DNA that humans inherited from two unknown ancestors as a result of long-ago interbreeding among modern humans and at least four other archaic human relatives.
Phys.org reports: New technique pinpoints human DNA inherited from 'ghost'... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Sea-surface salinity, the concentration of dissolved salts in the upper layer of the ocean, is much more than a measure of how salty the sea is. It responds rapidly to changes in rainfall, evaporation, river discharge and, specifically in polar regions, the melting and formati...
The big picture: SMOS mission could offer early indicator of El... — advances our understanding of the world.
Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer.
Why it matters: ‘This Is Very Strange’: Ancient Smallpox May Have... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Before rain falls, the moisture that forms it may have traveled anywhere from just a few kilometers to hundreds or even thousands of kilometers away. It usually begins as water that evaporated from oceans, lakes, forests or fields. According to a paper published in Geophysical...
The big picture: Rainfall across the US is increasingly coming from... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have recovered and analyzed the first ancient smallpox virus genomes ever identified in the Americas, providing the strongest direct evidence to date that the disease was introduced through European colonization.
The big picture: Ancient smallpox genomes reveal how European colonization brought... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Until the Panamanian isthmus formed about 2.8 million years ago, North and South America were isolated continents with unique groups of animals. A riot of marsupials—mammals with brood pouches—and sloths in the south contrasted with camels, horses, pronghorn antelopes and sabe...
Why it matters: Before North and South America were connected, their... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The PBS docuseries, co-directed by Sarah Botstein, argues America’s birth was less a unified fight for independence than a brutal, contradictory conflict over power, land and freedom.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Ken Burns Reopens America’s Founding Wounds in ‘The... — this is generating industry buzz.
EXCLUSIVE: Fox’s Memory of a Killer has added Natalie Zea (Fire Country, Chicago Med) to its Season 2 cast in a heavily recurring role. The new season is set to premiere midseason 2027 on Fox. Inspired by the book and 2003 award-winning Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer, Memory o...
Deadline reports: ‘Fire Country’s Natalie Zea Joins ‘Memory Of A... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The influx of Japanese culture into the United States meant lots of misunderstandings and mispronunciations happened on American schoolyards, especially around the Street Fighter franchise. We kids found the most ludicrous ways to say the words “Guile,” “Dhalsim,” and especial...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this taps into what audiences want right now.
The mummies of two people who lived in Chile more than 400 years ago carry DNA from smallpox, providing the first molecular evidence that the virus was brought to the Americas from Europe
The big picture: Smallpox DNA in ancient Inca mummies shows virus... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
We all have bits of DNA from a long-lost “ghost ancestor” inside us – and by putting all the different bits together, we might be able to reconstruct their genome
New Scientist reports: The genome of a long-extinct ancient human is... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
"It starts with a song Michelle and I love by Glen Hansard, a great musician who passed tragically this week," former president wrote
Rolling Stone reports: Barack Obama’s Summer Song List: Glen Hansard, the... — this taps into a cultural moment.
The company made a video of the bots in action doing stuff like cleaning trash and picking up watering cans.
Engadget reports: Google's new Gemini Robotics 2 platform allows for... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
Bottom line from BBC Science: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The company’s latest fitness feature is designed to keep runners moving with a tailored audio experience.
The big picture: Spotify Launches Running Mode With Customizable Playlists and... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Dead Cells, Actraiser Renaissance, Chrono Trigger, Thronefall, Summer Catchers, SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake, and more. The $350 gift card while you’re at it. But the app d...
Why it matters: Today’s best Android app deals and freebies: Dead... reshapes the tech landscape.
This week on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the open- vs. closed-source debate in AI, key players in White House AI policy, and how to stop your chatbot logs from showing up in search-engine results.
Wired reports: Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Is Missing Some Key... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Add another member to the fast-and-furious AI unicorn club: Simile.
Why it matters: Synthetic-user startup Simile raises $200M at $2B valuation... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The creator of classic characters like Ariel in ‘The Little Mermaid’ and the Beast in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ had to be hoisted to safety after falling ill during a hike near his childhood home.
The big picture: Oscar-Winning Disney Animator Glen Keane Airlifted by Helicopter... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The reissue will be released September 25th in solar flare colored vinyl as well as black vinyl and CD. Alice in Chains Announce 30th Anniversary Edition of MTV Unplugged Langdon Hickman
Why it matters: Alice in Chains Announce 30th Anniversary Edition of... taps into a cultural moment.
“I’m so proud of him. I think he deserves it,” the “iloveitiloveitiloveit” singer says of Kahan's huge year.
Why it matters: Bella Kay Explains Why Noah Kahan’s Success ‘Means... is making waves across platforms.
Here are the best back-to-school deals under $200 on comfy, ergonomic chairs for all-nighters and cram sessions
Wired reports: Back to School Office Chair Deals 2026: $200... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Fortnite is back on the iPhone in Brazil today with the launch of the Epic Games Store. However, Epic Games is calling foul on the nine-step process required for access.
Why it matters: Fortnite returns to iPhone in Brazil with Epic... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Tomi Adeyemi has posted a video claiming that she has been ‘antagonized behind the scenes’ of the Children of Blood and Bone film
Why it matters: Author Behind Fantasy Best-Seller Tries To Distance Herself... could shake up the gaming landscape.
The Irish songwriter spent his final night performing traditional music at his favorite pub Glen Hansard’s Final Performance Captured on Video Hours Before His Death Alex Krinsky
The big picture: Glen Hansard’s Final Performance Captured on Video Hours... — could define this era of music.
Rob Delaney, co-creator and star of Catastrophe, is a huge fan of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. The actor, who also stars in Hulu’s new drama series Furious, is one of a number of stars exploring the great novels in a new video podcast series and he got to record his parts at M...
Why it matters: Rob Delaney, Tim Blake Nelson & John Douglas... signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: Off Campus author Elle Kennedy has signed with Circle Management + Production for management and representation. Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and she holds a BA in English from York University. Her books are bestsellers across the New York Tim...
The big picture: ‘Off Campus’ Author Elle Kennedy Signs With Circle... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Spotify says the new feature is designed to let users add personal captions to their favorite songs, such as noting why a track was added to a playlist or when they first discovered it
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Retailer Reformation made its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday under the ticker symbol "REF."
The big picture: Retailer Reformation opens flat in NYSE debut as... — hints at where the money is moving.
Despite the slump, Apple and Samsung have both seen their market share go up.
Engadget reports: Global smartphone sales fall by six percent amid... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The country singer, who has seen his share of controversy this summer, scrapped all upcoming international dates
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
Digital workplace innovation could help more women entrepreneurs become leaders of family firms by making it easier to balance work and family life, according to new research from the University of East London.
The big picture: Flexible working could help more women lead family... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
For years, researchers have tried to harness the "twist" of light to transmit data. This property describes how light spirals as it travels forward, and because it can be molded into a virtually infinite number of different twists, it provides a massive, promising alphabet for...
The big picture: Light's hidden properties save quantum information from the... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The show picks up 30 years after the original film, with Silverstone's Cher Horowitz now raising a teenager of her own. Clueless Sequel Series Starring Alicia Silverstone Coming to Paramount+ Eddie Fu
The big picture: Clueless Sequel Series Starring Alicia Silverstone Coming to... — taps into a cultural moment.
The R&B star was addressing an awkward moment when a woman appeared uncomfortable during his sensual ‘Can U Handle It?’ routine The post Usher warns fans after viral incident from giving fan a lap dance on stage: “Don’t bring your ass up here if you don’t want to be here” appe...
NME reports: Usher warns fans after viral incident from giving... — this shows where the music business is headed.
2025: The Touhou Nintendo Switch news just keeps coming in, and now we know that Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dream of the Stray Dreamer will be released on the platform in English. Fans will be able to grab it in 2025. Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dream of the Stray Dreamer is a fantasy tact...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The film shows how the country's passionate fandoms have influenced global pop culture.
Billboard reports: New ‘Come to Brasil’ Documentary Celebrates the Power... — this could define this era of music.
The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.
Why it matters: British Airways flight called mayday on approach to... could affect investors and consumers alike.
"It is clear you failed as a parent," the judge told Colin Gray, who was found guilty earlier this year on charges stemming from the deadly 2024 school attack.
Why it matters: Father of teen school shooter sentenced to 15... demands attention beyond borders.
The former Warner Bros. TV and Fox executive will develop and produce programming and also provide strategic guidance on the streamer's unscripted slate.
The big picture: Reality TV Bigwig Mike Darnell Signs Overall Deal... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Penny Lane's loving, tender, and fearlessly questioning documentary about the celebrity owl is a film this writer can only take entirely personally. Everyone else can (and should) feel that way, too.
IndieWire reports: ‘Wild Inside’ Review: Flaco the Owl Can Still... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
A new Bloomberg report earlier this week confirmed what’s long been expected: Apple’s major new push into Home products will kick off soon. And I’m thrilled by what rumors say is coming.
9to5Mac reports: Apple is about to launch Home product overhaul... — this could change how developers build software.
Can AI judge human work from robot slop, or is every AI-detection tool out there completely worthless?
CNET reports: I Used Every AI Cheating App and Detector... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Inwave Films, the international sales company with offices in Paris and Beijing, has acquired worldwide sales rights to “The Days Off,” the debut feature from Argentine writer-director Lucila Mariani, ahead of its world premiere in Locarno’s Filmmakers of the Present. Blending...
Variety reports: Locarno Player ‘The Days Off,’ Lucila Mariani’s Dreamlike... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
OpenAI is making two of its GPT-5.6 models more affordable today, and the benefits extend beyond API customers.
9to5Mac reports: OpenAI makes two GPT-5.6 models cheaper, expanding usage... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The 11th Beefsteak brings Tuscany’s legendary butcher Dario Cecchini to L.A. for the carnivorous bacchanal.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Hollywood’s Wildest Meat Party Is Back — and... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The singer was slated to kick off a run of overseas dates in Glasgow on Aug. 27.
Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.
The president's approval rating is in the low 30s, with Americans believing he isn't focused on what's important
Rolling Stone reports: Trump Is Really, Really Unpopular, New Polling Shows — this could define this era of music.
Google DeepMind has released Gemini Robotics 2, the intelligence layer for its next generation of robots. The release ships three models: a vision-language-action model for whole body humanoid control, Gemini Robotics ER 2 for embodied reasoning and task orchestration, and an ...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
The latest discovery from NASA's Curiosity Mars rover is a field of honeycomb-shaped polygons covering a Martian valley called Valle Grande. As Gizmodo reports, Curiosity has snapped pictures of the unusual terrain texture before, called polygonal fractures, each about 1.5 to ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this reshapes the tech landscape.
For around 12,000 years, the Earth has been in the Holocene epoch, a warmer period following a glacial period. During this epoch, however, there have been around 22 abrupt cold phases, each lasting up to several centuries and leading to the expansion of glaciers.
Why it matters: Volcanic eruptions in Pacific Ring of Fire may... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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