In a joint status report filing, Apple said it hadn’t heard from Jon Prosser’s lawyer in a month, which his counsel attributed to Prosser caring for his newborn child. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: In new court filing, Apple flags delays in... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
EXCLUSIVE: Earlier today, news broke that Australia’s Uli Latukefu had landed the villain role of Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda, Sony and Nintendo’s live-action feature film based on the popular video game. And now, sources tell us that the late Sam Neill will also appear i...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?
The big picture: Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president? — demands attention beyond borders.
The tech industry is realizing it needs to build agents based on what regular consumers want, not just what its AI models can do.
The big picture: Why Normal People Aren’t Using AI Agents — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Meyer wrote and directed the stoner comedy, which has been in the works for over a decade and stars Stewart alongside Alia Shawkat.
Why it matters: How New Movie ‘The Wrong Girls’ First Brought... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Nexstar officials cannot serve on the board of Tegna as an order remains in place to keep the two companies separate, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley clarified that his preliminary injunction, issued in April, prohibited current and former Ne...
Deadline reports: Judge Orders Nexstar Officials Off Tegna’s Board, Clarifies... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Once a reliable gauge if economic health, "Dr. Copper" may be giving complicated signals this year.
The big picture: Copper jumps to its highest level ever. What... — hints at where the money is moving.
GymKit has been one of Apple Watch’s smartest fitness features since it launched in 2017. Tap your watch to compatible gym equipment, and Apple Watch shares your heart rate while the machine sends back metrics like distance, incline, pace, and calories. With iOS 27, Apple is e...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.
While Universal and Amblin are gearing up for the next installment in the Jurassic World franchise, sources tell Deadline they will be in need of new director as Gareth Edwards will not be returning for the sequel. Insiders say the decision was made due to creative differences...
Deadline reports: Gareth Edwards Not Returning For Next ‘Jurassic World’... — this is generating industry buzz.
The filmmaker has packed up his Barbasol.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Sequel Loses Director Gareth Edwards... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Reeves talks about his career journey and working with artists including Juice WRLD, Stella Lefty and Morgan Wallen.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
"On the advice of my doctors, I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period," the 84-year-old McConnell said.
Why it matters: Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's left rehab, will... reflects a broader economic trend.
Kim Taylor-Coleman has gotten a callback. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday revealed its 2026-27 Academy Foundation Board members and officers, with casting director Taylor-Coleman being re-elected as president. See the full list below. The Academy Fo...
Deadline reports: Movie Academy Foundation Board Re-Elects Kim Taylor-Coleman As... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Abbe Lane, a nightclub singer, recording artist and actor whose popularity in the 1960s and ’70s made her a familiar presence on late night talk shows and variety series, died April 25 of natural causes in Los Angeles. She was 93. Her death was reported by her son Steven Leff ...
The big picture: Abbe Lane Dies: Nightclub Singer, Recording Artist &... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report.
The big picture: Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Early last month, Utah experienced two historic wildfires at the same time, highlighting the record-setting fire season continuing to unfold in the Beehive State.
Why it matters: Utah's historic fire season of 2026 challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Fluorescent dyes have long been used in biological research to identify and visualize structures within living cells. Although effective, they have several drawbacks, including altering the cells under study, limiting the number of structures that can be examined at once and r...
Why it matters: AI and 'Ramanomics' could eliminate a major obstacle... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The Chicago music festival has revealed its daily schedule. Morrissey Will Open for Tool at Riot Fest 2026 Alex Young
The big picture: Morrissey Will Open for Tool at Riot Fest... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The Fathom starts at under $30,000 and will be the first vehicle made by Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.
CNET reports: Ford Unveils New, Affordable Electric Truck, the Fathom — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Trump's reported phone calls to the Fed chairman will complicate his efforts to prove he will act independently on inflation and interest rates.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Following X Money’s launch last month, one question has repeatedly surfaced: What happens to your money if X suspends or closes your social media account?
9to5Mac reports: X Money FAQ: Account suspensions, 6% APY, physical... — this is one to watch for the industry.
"When it became clear that Perez was experiencing a severe mental health crisis and harming himself, they immediately fled to protect the children from witnessing any further trauma," a new statement read.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Perez Hilton’s Children Were Inside Home Minutes Before... — this is generating industry buzz.
Kyle Newacheck directs Netflix's new installment for the comedy franchise that also stars Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade and Rob Schneider.
Why it matters: Adam Sandler Celebrates ‘Grown Ups 3’ Starting Production:... is generating industry buzz.
Cloudflare has released Kitesurf, a stateless web browser built specifically for AI agents that runs entirely in V8 isolates on Cloudflare Workers, with no Chromium underneath. The browser drops human-facing features like tabs and extensions in favor of what agents need: machi...
MarkTechPost reports: Cloudflare Introduces Kitesurf: An Agent-First Web Browser That... — this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
Today is your last shot at the major pre-order deals on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 before delivery day tomorrow, but for now we are taking a look at this afternoon’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals: Is This Seat Taken?, Defenchick: tower defense, L...
The big picture: Today’s Android game and app deals: Is This... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Netflix has announced the sprawling cast for the third chapter in Adam Sandler’s “Grown Ups” saga. The new installment is set to bring back Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello and Salma Hayek Pinault as the leads from the pre...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Flock posted videos on its YouTube channel highlighting at least four police departments whose officers have faced allegations of misusing the company’s tech.
Wired reports: Flock Highlighted Police Departments Using Its Tech. Now... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss how ICE has been collecting DNA samples of people with no criminal convictions, including children, which end up in an FBI database indefinitely.
The big picture: ICE’s DNA Collection Increases, SpaceX’s Rocket Crashes Into... — is one to watch for the industry.
The four-time Emmy nominee tells IndieWire how the smash hit series gave her not just the joy of "mugging in a hoop skirt," but being part of the kind of collective experience the world needs much more of.
The big picture: For Emmy Nominee Betty Gilpin, ‘Widow’s Bay’ Is... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Eric Goode, also the filmmaker behind 'Chimp Crazy,' talks about his new HBO series filled with reptiles and eccentric, obsessive characters.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Tiger King’ Filmmaker Reveals His ‘Monsters of God’... — this is generating industry buzz.
From Tom Wolfe's "Me" decade of the 1970s, to the convenience economy of the 2020s, we're "me-maxxing" our time, and we're talking less as a result.
Why it matters: We’re ‘me-maxxing’ so much, we’re saying 30% fewer... reflects a broader economic trend.
"You can't run a world-famous nightlife district with a village-hall mindset" The post London mayor Sadiq Khan hits out at Westminster Council’s controversial plans to prevent new venues “offering music, dancing and similar entertainment” in Soho appeared first on NME.
The big picture: London mayor Sadiq Khan hits out at Westminster... — shows where the music business is headed.
After soaring past an initial goal of $100,000, a Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle on Itch.io is now nearing $200,000 raised with seven days remaining. The bundle has so far raised more than $163,000, and features 127 games for the minimum price of $10, with the proceeds ...
GameSpot reports: Indie Game Bundle Aiding Laid-Off Developers Is Nearing... — this is generating hype in the community.
Shares of Elon Musk's rocket company were trading higher in Thursday's session even as a key lock-up provision expired.
Why it matters: SpaceX shares passed a key test Thursday. Now... reflects a broader economic trend.
Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address.
The big picture: China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13... — is one to watch for the industry.
Deep inside super-Earths—rocky planets with masses between 1 and 10 times that of Earth—high pressure can cause familiar minerals to take forms rarely seen on Earth. Understanding more about the temperature and pressure conditions in which these phases are reached could help r...
Why it matters: Super-Earths may be solid deep inside their mantles challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Boreal forests and peatlands are shaped by hydrological changes caused by both human activity and natural processes. In a recent study carried out in the Evo area in southern Finland, researchers examined how forestry drainage and beaver-induced flooding have transformed the l...
Phys.org reports: Drained by humans, rewetted by beavers—opposing forces shape... — this advances our understanding of the world.
We're going back to a "darker, more oppressive Bolivia."
Why it matters: Ghost Recon marks 25 years with a major... may set a new standard for the genre.
Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.
Why it matters: TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer... has global implications.
The filmmaker says the smallest film of his career was a "nightmare" to make, even if he loves it now. As for 'Fast,' he's under contract, but it's unclear if its budget hurdles can be overcome anytime soon.
Why it matters: Louis Leterrier Says ‘The Last House’ Was the... reflects evolving audience tastes.
New Tales and Emeteria today revealed that Fading Echo is heading to Nintendo Switch 2. Fans can look forward to the game’s launch this fall. Fading Echo is an action adventure game built on movement, combat, and enigmas flowing from the same source. Players will manipulate wa...
Why it matters: Fading Echo announced for Nintendo Switch 2 reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Screenwriter Eric Roth (“Forrest Gump,” “Dune: Part One”), Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (“Longlegs,” “A Complete Unknown”), Andrew Upton of his and Cate Blanchett’s production company Dirty Films (“The New Boy”) and Anne Peters are on board as executive producers of the fable-like tr...
Variety reports: Eric Roth, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Cate Blanchett’s Dirty... — this is generating industry buzz.
DC Studios co-chief James Gunn is putting to bed one of the more popular online rumors about the upcoming “The Batman 2,” directed by Matt Reeves and once again starring Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight. Social media has been convinced that Reeves is filming “The Batman 2″ ...
Why it matters: ‘The Batman 2’ and ‘The Batman 3’ Are... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The former Black Flag and Rollins Band singer's new book will be released in March 2027. Henry Rollins To Release Coming-of-Age Memoir Bait Dog Boy Spencer Kaufman
Consequence of Sound reports: Henry Rollins To Release Coming-of-Age Memoir Bait Dog... — this could define this era of music.
A federal judge stayed an order to compel Donald Trump’s trust to provide financial documents to the BBC, which the president is suing in a $10 billion defamation claim. U.S. District Judge Roy Altman set aside for now a magistrate’s order that the Donald J. Trump Revocable Tr...
The big picture: Judge Pauses Order For Trump To Hand Over... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Check out some high level matches featuring Deadpool, Carnage, Champion, Loki and Hulk who were not available to play in the Open Beta for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. See timestamps for matches!
GameSpot reports: Marvel Tokon – Deadpool, Carnage, Champion, Loki, and... — this is generating hype in the community.
Hadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
“At this time, the court finds that you are not able to handle your case,” a judge told Michelle Dick
The big picture: Lindsey Buckingham’s Alleged Stalker Ruled ‘Not Trial-Competent’ After... — is making waves across platforms.
Meta launched Muse Code to take on Anthropic and OpenAI—but the industry's most advanced AI agents are breaking the limits of their digital confines
The big picture: Meta becomes third major AI lab after Anthropic... — reflects a broader economic trend.
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Former chief security officers of the Democratic National Committee explain that a strong security-first mindset requires executive support – and a dose of absurdity.
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
Around 15 years ago, I created a Facebook page for my cat, Sandi. Friends thought it was weird. Today, social media accounts for cats attract millions of followers, cats travel in backpacks and strollers, and surveys consistently show that the overwhelming majority of owners r...
Why it matters: Are cats getting tamer, or is it people... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Many material properties depend on how electrons are arranged inside a material. Their distribution determines, for example, whether a material conducts electricity or displays magnetic behavior. Understanding how electrons organize themselves at the atomic scale is therefore ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Showrunner John Hoffman previews the Emmy-nominated comedy’s London-set sixth season and explains why taking the trio abroad was the right way to keep the mystery fresh.
Why it matters: ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Is Going Global... could reshape the box office conversation.
FX’s “The Shards,” Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis thriller novel, is a love letter to Los Angeles. Filming there, he told his producers, was a non-negotiable. “We shot it in L.A. and, of course, it could have shot in Canada,” the showrunner told Variety at “...
Why it matters: Ryan Murphy on Toning Down Sex in ‘The... could reshape the box office conversation.
Apple TV is now airing Ted Lasso season 4, and more high-profile shows and movies are coming to the streamer soon. Here’s everything in Apple TV’s fall lineup so far, which will keep growing as more premieres are announced.
9to5Mac reports: Apple TV’s fall lineup reveals every new show... — this could change how developers build software.
Since April, the Defense Department has halted all military reviews for wind projects, stalling dozens of projects nationwide.
The big picture: Federal Judge Orders Pentagon to Lift Freeze on... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.
BBC World reports: Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Autlook Filmsales has acquired international rights to documentary “Union Town,” from two-time Academy Award-winning director Barbara Kopple, which will celebrate its world premiere at the 83rd Venice Intl. Film Festival in the Venice Open section, followed by its North Americ...
Variety reports: Autlook Boards Barbara Kopple’s ‘Union Town’ Ahead of... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
EXCLUSIVE: Bailee Madison (Roommates, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) and Deon Cole (Michael, Average Joe) are set to join the ensemble cast of the upcoming Netflix comedy Grown Ups 3 starring Adam Sandler. In addition to Sandler, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Chris Rock, Kev...
Why it matters: Bailee Madison & Deon Cole Join ‘Grown Ups... could reshape the box office conversation.
“I didn’t have to be so cruel,” the celebrity blogger told Fox News’ Sean Hannity about having stirred fear and hurt among Hollywood celebrities during a podcast interview before his hospitalization this week.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Perez Hilton “Reached Out” to Britney Spears, Neil... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
AirPods are getting a variety of new features in iOS 27, two of which are exclusive to AirPods Pro 3. Here’s everything new.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.
Why it matters: Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni... has global implications.
"We're taking decisive action to make UWM stronger, more liquid and better positioned to win for years to come," CEO Mat Ishbia said in a statement.
CNBC reports: United Wholesale Mortgage plunges 40% after suspending dividend... — this signals changing business strategies.
A new study analyzing the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) spectra of more than 1,400 galaxies suggests a surprisingly small group of "leaky" galaxies was responsible for cosmic reionization. The paper outlining this work was posted to the arXiv preprint server on July 24.
The big picture: JWST study suggests a handful of 'leaky' galaxies... — advances our understanding of the world.
Iguanodontians are a diverse group of herbivorous dinosaurs that lived from the Late Jurassic to the Late Cretaceous and had a worldwide distribution. Intercontinental dispersal events between Asia, North America and Europe played a key role in their diversification across Lau...
Phys.org reports: Small dinosaur fossil suggests Fukushima coast hosted iguanodontians... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
OpenAI has updated GPT-5.6 Sol with more focused responses and a reasoning slider that lets users adjust how deeply the model thinks. Free users will get unlimited text chats with the smaller GPT-5.6 Luna starting next week, plus a button that lets Luna reason longer. But the ...
Why it matters: OpenAI improves GPT-5.6 Sol in ChatGPT and restricts... pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
Hilary Duff surprised the crowd at her first of two shows at the NYC arena with Good Charlotte, sang "The Anthem" with ex Joel Madden, and took her kid to the ER all in one day.
Billboard reports: Hilary Duff’s Madison Square Garden Show: 5 Best... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.
Why it matters: Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved... could reshape the global order.
If you didn’t enough of your Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave fill from this week’s Nintendo Direct, we have another look at the game with the just-released “The Stage Is Set” trailer. It offers a look at characters, gameplay, and more. Here’s an overview of the game: The end of t...
The big picture: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave gets new “The Stage... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
One of the unofficial rules of prestige television is that the penultimate episode is for the mess and the finale is for the cleanup. This is particularly true for limited series — or any series with ambiguous renewals. And “Task,” creator Brad Ingelsby’s Emmy-nominated HBO dr...
Why it matters: How Mark Ruffalo’s ‘Task’ Monologue Became the Heart... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
While Apple TV has found success at the box office, Apple usually reserves theaters for its movies, not its series. However, one hit show from Apple this year is coming to the cinema for one night only in select venues across the country: Widow’s Bay.
9to5Mac reports: Apple TV’s surprise hit series is making the... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Rocket Lab launched its eighth mission for the Japanese Earth-imaging company iQPS on Thursday morning (Aug. 6), five weeks later than originally planned.
The big picture: Rocket Lab launches Japanese Earth-observing satellite after 5-week... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Footage from recording studios and music video shoots will be featured alongside backstage content, music videos, and live performances. Green Day Launch 24/7 YouTube Stream Featuring Unseen Archival Footage, Live Performances Eddie Fu
The big picture: Green Day Launch 24/7 YouTube Stream Featuring Unseen... — taps into a cultural moment.
Deadline reported Thursday that the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie will feature Australian actor Uli Latukefu as the villain Ganondorf, and the publication notes that "We hear Latukefu inked a multi-picture deal." Nintendo or Sony haven't formally confirmed that there's mo...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Director Matt Johnson on Bourdain’s self-mythologizing in “Kitchen Confindential” and where he took poetic license in telling the story his Provincetown kitchen days.
The big picture: How Faithful Is ‘Tony’ to Anthony Bourdain’s Life? — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Why our deputy editor Nate Ingraham loves the new Twelve South tiny charging pad in spite of its price.
Engadget reports: This tiny new charging pad is perfect for... — this could change how developers build software.
This year, four out of the five Emmy-nominated documentary specials and three out of the five doc series nominees are about famous people.
Why it matters: Forget War and Whales. Celebrity Docs Have Taken... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Rumors have been floating around that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be Samsung’s last foldable flip phone. After spending a bit of time with this latest generation, I’m not exactly sad at the thought of seeing it go, but I also see the writing on the wall as to why Samsung might be...
Why it matters: I hope Galaxy Z Flip 8 isn’t the... signals a shift in how we use technology.
A sneaky picture taken by a fan heavily implies that an oddly specific order of the Brotherhood of Steel will show up in the next season of Fallout
Kotaku reports: Fallout Season 3 Set Leak Might Hint At... — this signals what players want next.
The director said after 21 years in the world of Pandora, he is now pondering the projects that would "do the most good" The post James Cameron implies he’s done making ‘Avatar’ films and is ready to move on appeared first on NME.
The big picture: James Cameron implies he’s done making ‘Avatar’ films... — could define this era of music.
Apple has now published the security details for today’s macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma updates, revealing that all three address a serious Screen Sharing vulnerability. Here is what Apple fixed.
Why it matters: Apple’s latest macOS updates address a serious Screen... reshapes the tech landscape.
Investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a platform for systematically discovering molecular glues that could become protein degradation drug candidates. The platform could help drug developers dramatically expand the range of disease-related proteins that ...
Phys.org reports: First metabolically activated molecular glue degrader may target... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The recent confirmation of an atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet called LHS 1140b has created a wave of interest within the astronomy community. The planet orbits within the habitable zone around its parent star—a red dwarf located some 48 light-years from Earth.
The big picture: We might soon have the technology to reach... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
EXCLUSIVE: VIZ Media, a leading global producer of anime, manga and original graphic novels, has teamed with The Gotham Group to develop film and television adaptations based on titles from its original intellectual property. The deal includes the company’s acclaimed VIZ Origi...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Bethesda, id Software, and Nightdive Studios just put out a new update for the Quake remaster on Nintendo Switch, which adds “Dawn of the Machine” to the game. This expansion can be accessed for free starting today. Dawn of the Machine is a brand new campaign. It features 19 n...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Peak, the mountain-climbing with friends "friendslop" title that sold more than 10 million copies in its first year, is set to receive its final major update on August 11, and it looks to be an appropriate challenge for seasoned scouts. Dubbed The Final Ascent, the update w...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The HBO Max travel series premieres August 21st. Conan O’Brien Must Go to India, the Netherlands, and the Philippines in Season 3: Watch the Trailer Liz Shannon Miller
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
Each date will feature a different pair of regional support acts, including Niña Lobo, Usted Señalemelo, Pacifica, and Adelaida. Foo Fighters Announce 2027 South American Stadium Tour Alex Krinsky
The big picture: Foo Fighters Announce 2027 South American Stadium Tour — is making waves across platforms.
Switzerland's federal IT office says hackers exploited vulnerabilities to breach its Microsoft SharePoint servers and compromised approximately 200 accounts. [...]
The big picture: Swiss government SharePoint breach compromised 200 accounts — highlights growing cyber threats.
JT also revealed his pick for Song of the Summer.
Billboard reports: Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Talks Attending Jay-Z’s... — this could define this era of music.
Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, alleging its 2024 “Panorama” documentary about the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack defamed him.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has reigned for 16 weeks, and is now in truly historic territory. But it'll have to fend off a pair of challengers from Grande's latest to maintain its throne.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
The ongoing collapse of the crypto gaming industry claimed another victim this week, with blockchain startup Proof of Play announcing its demise roughly one year after shutting down its flagship game, Pirate Nation. Founded by FarmVille co-creator Amitt Mahajan, Proof of Pl...
Why it matters: Another Blockchain Game Studio Shuts Down As Crypto... could shake up the gaming landscape.
The events will begin four days prior to the LP's arrival.
The big picture: Phoebe Bridgers to Preview New Album in Planetariums... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Ex-Google Deepmind CEO Demis Hassabis has reportedly stepped back from day-to-day operations for about a year, as he sees himself more as a scientist than a manager. Researchers are also complaining about limited access to Google’s own TPU chips, while external customers like ...
The Decoder reports: Deepmind's talent drain likely comes down to chip... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.
The Carolina Panthers face the Arizona Cardinals in this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Here’s how to watch the game without cable
The big picture: Where to Stream Tonight’s Panthers vs. Cardinals Hall... — taps into a cultural moment.
Mistfall Hunter launched last week, and so far it seems to be doing quite well for itself! Apparently there's a million of you now running around its very Elden Ring looking lands and extraction fantasy lands (though these don't sound like one million sales, to be clear). With...
Why it matters: After a successful first week, Mistfall Hunter gets... may set a new standard for the genre.
Researchers found a way to bypass recent mitigations for Spectre v2 speculative execution side-channel attacks and developed an exploit to leak secrets from Linux machines. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this should prompt a review of your own security.
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
Why it matters: Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses could reshape the global order.
Today, Daybreak Game Company and Cold Iron Studios revealed that a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is on the way. Look for it on the console this fall. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is a sequel to the cooperative third-person survival shooter set within the Al...
Nintendo Everything reports: Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 coming to Nintendo Switch... — this signals what players want next.
Stanford researchers have shown that instruments primarily used to understand earthquakes can capture key details about hurricanes, helping meteorologists better predict how storms will evolve and intensify.
Why it matters: Earthquake sensors can help forecast how hurricanes intensify adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay became one of the surprise breakout hits of 2026, entering the pop culture conversation and making a mark at the Emmys with 19 nominations despite its late premiere date. Now the horror comedy starring Matthew Rhys is setting a milestone for t...
The big picture: ‘Widow’s Bay’ Episodes To Screen At AMC Theatres... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
As consumers, we are constantly making choices about things like what to eat at a restaurant, what clothing to buy at a store and the type of car we'd like to purchase, and so much more. Savvy producers of such goods look to economists to help estimate what products people wan...
Why it matters: Building better prediction models for consumer choices challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A new study led by a Duke University scientist overturns a long-held idea about how primates, including humans, came to have such large and sophisticated brains. The research finds that the dramatic expansion of the primate neocortex was driven largely by vision, not by the di...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
The Arctic is warming at an accelerating pace. As permafrost thaws across vast areas and wildfires become more frequent, large amounts of methane (CH4) are being released. Together, these changes are reshaping the region's greenhouse gas emissions and further intensifying clim...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Ants make up one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, with many species boasting remarkable physical abilities and social behaviors, and an overall species richness that far exceeds that of mammals. Various types of ants can carry up to one hundred times their ...
Why it matters: Random physics helps model individual ant motion challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Scientists trained artificial intelligence on libraries of DNA and then asked the model to create recipes for viral genomes. Sixteen of them were viable, yielding new viruses.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this advances our understanding of the world.
Fruit, honey and other naturally sweet foods may have helped fuel the evolution of the human brain, according to new research from the University of Sydney and the University of Glasgow.
Why it matters: Sugars may have helped fuel the evolution of... advances our understanding of the world.
Maya Annik Bedward’s debut feature, Black Zombie, has been one of the standout titles of the pre-fall festival circuit since its debut at SXSW in March. The title was picked up for the U.S. by Kino Lorber out of Austin and has continued to play at almost every major documentar...
Deadline reports: ‘Black Zombie’: Maya Annik Bedward On Her 10-Year... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner Russell Crowe (Nuremberg) and Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Heads of State) are set to star in the sci-fi action thriller Bluefly. Directed by Nimród Antal (Predators), the pic is written by David Frigerio (Beast), William Eubank (Underwater) and Carlyle Euban...
The big picture: Russell Crowe & Priyanka Chopra Jonas To Star... — is generating industry buzz.
EXCLUSIVE: Yul Vazquez (Severance, Will Trent), Cheryl Umaña (The Pitt, All American), José Zúñiga (Twilight, Griselda) and newcomer Bryanna Marie Felipe will lead the cast of the Cuban American film 1972. The announcement of their participation arrives as 1972 wraps productio...
Deadline reports: Yul Vázquez, Cheryl Umaña, José Zúñiga & Bryanna... — this is generating industry buzz.
Casting director Kim Taylor-Coleman was one of several names elected to serve on the 2026-2027 Academy Foundation Board at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
IndieWire reports: Casting Director Kim Taylor-Coleman Re-Elected as President of... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Lala Sadii is hoping to make the jump from TikTok phenomenon to Disney star. The singer and internet personality is attached to lead a series in development at Disney Channel and Disney+. Titled “Lala IRL,” the live-action, scripted project promises to give a “behind-the-scene...
The big picture: Lala Sadii Disney Channel Series in Development — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Carbon savings from driving EVs are so large that it makes sense to scrap a working petrol car to make the switch
New Scientist reports: It’s good for the planet to scrap a... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Fox advertising revenue increased 78% during the quarter primarily due to the FIFA Men's World Cup and growth at ad-supported streaming service Tubi.
Why it matters: Fox advertising, streaming service Tubi get boost from... reflects a broader economic trend.
Zapscape, a new Linux kernel vulnerability, could allow an attacker with kernel privileges inside an L1 guest virtual machine (VM) to escape KVM isolation and execute code on the host. The risk applies when nested virtualization is exposed to untrusted guests. The flaw is tra...
Bottom line from The Hacker News: this highlights growing cyber threats.
In Mato Grosso, Brazil, capybaras wandered into the building, but they were polite during the incursion.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The live-action The Legend of Zelda movie from Sony Pictures and Nintendo has already cast its Zelda and Link, but what about all the other roles? A new report claims that Australian actor Uli Latukefu, best known for the TV series Young Rock, will play the villain, Ganondorf....
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The lawsuit comes after Chris Brown was hit with a similar dog-biting case in which a jury awarded a woman $13 million in damages.
Billboard reports: Ne-Yo Sued Over Alleged Dog Attack on Delivery... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Suno is adding audio watermarks so AI-generated songs are more easily identifiable
Why it matters: Suno is adding audio watermarks so AI-generated songs... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The U.S. appeared to quickly reject the terms of an Iranian draft plan that would open the Strait of Hormuz to ships except those from the U.S. and Israel.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
Update, 2:24 p.m. ET: Apple has now revealed that the updates address a Screen Sharing vulnerability. You can learn more about it here. The original story follows below. Apple rolled out macOS Sonoma 14.8.9, macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 today, skipping develope...
9to5Mac reports: Apple releases security updates to macOS Tahoe, Sequoia,... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Pixel 11 may cost more, but Google's software could still make it a better value than Samsung's phones.
Why it matters: Is the new (pricier) Pixel 11 series still... could change how developers build software.
Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn't have to.
TechCrunch reports: Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The writing is on the wall for PlayStation and its plans for an all-digital gaming future--or on the PlayStation 5 packaging, to be exact. With Sony ending the production of game discs in January 2028, the PS5 manufacturer has reportedly begun to slap warning stickers on resto...
GameSpot reports: The Latest PS5 Boxes Come With A Pretty... — this is generating hype in the community.
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab have developed a new method to analyze the condition of immune cells in the blood. The method has been tested on patients with atherosclerosis and can distinguish their immune cells from those of healthy individuals. The stud...
The big picture: Fluorescent nanosensors help distinguish between healthy and diseased... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Hungarian and Vietnamese refugees who arrived in Canada during two of the largest refugee movements in Canadian history report that strong social connections, supportive communities and opportunities for belonging played a crucial role in helping them build successful lives, a...
Phys.org reports: Refugees reveal how community shapes success in Canada — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Bumble says it’s moving beyond swiping and deeper into real-world social experiences as it courts Gen Z users.
The big picture: Bumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles... — could change how developers build software.
Suno announced plans to implement a new watermarking technology and download policy to limit the spread of spammy AI tracks and increase transparency. In a lengthy blog post, CEO and co-founder Mikey Shulman laid out the company's principles and the next steps for the company ...
Why it matters: Suno shares plans to combat spammy AI music signals a shift in how we use technology.
The refining market is very tight due to the Ukraine and Iran wars, keeping gas prices elevated even as crude prices fall.
Why it matters: Gas prices could remain high this fall even... may shift market dynamics.
Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.
Why it matters: South Korea space agency shares Moon images after... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The two bands launched the 'Take Cover' tour in Toronto's Rogers Stadium on Tuesday (August 4) The post Here’s what Foo Fighters and Queens Of The Stone Age played as they kicked off their 2026 North American tour appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Here’s what Foo Fighters and Queens Of The... could define this era of music.
SpaceX’s SEC filings describe lunar satellite factories, electromagnetic launchers, and robotic mineral mining. The founders building space equipment say the science checks out—even if the timeline doesn’t.
Why it matters: ‘Pure insanity’—Elon Musk details SpaceX’s plan to turn... signals changing business strategies.
Hyper Games has announced that Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later this year, with a release set for September 18. The game originally launched for Nintendo Switch on April 27 this year. Inspired by the beloved Moomin stories created by Finnish au...
Why it matters: Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth gets Nintendo Switch 2 release... is generating hype in the community.
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