Eiza Gonzalez, Rosamund Pike and Fisher Stevens co-star in the latest action film from the prolific director.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.
Why it matters: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Takes Hollywood, ‘Dutton Ranch’... is generating industry buzz.
Remote operators (slowly) drove the automaker’s autonomous vehicles into a metal fence and a construction barricade, Tesla says.
Why it matters: Tesla Reveals New Details About Robotaxi Crashes—and the... may redefine how we interact with devices.
He played Lon Chaney Jr. in the James Cagney classic and Howie, one of Opie’s friends, on the beloved CBS sitcom.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Stephen Colbert and David Letterman blew off some network steam and smashed some network stuff last night in a funny and oddly poignant call-back to one of Letterman’s signature late-night bits: Throwing things from the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater. With the CBS eye logo pr...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
CNBC reports: Trump told Xi ‘I don't talk about’ whether... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
On May 15, OpenAI rolled out a ChatGPT personal finance experience to Pro users in the United States.
Bottom line from Mashable: this could change how developers build software.
With the surprise release of the albums Habibti and Maid of Honour in addition to Iceman, the city showed out for Drake.
Why it matters: Here’s How Toronto Celebrated Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Release reflects the changing sound of the industry.
He said the new sessions have been "a long process, because we’re very critical about what we do now" The post KoRn’s Munky says band have written 40 songs for new album, explains bassist Fieldy’s departure appeared first on NME.
NME reports: KoRn’s Munky says band have written 40 songs... — this is making waves across platforms.
Apple TV is about to kick off its best summer lineup ever, but the streamer is already on a roll with recent premieres. Here are three recent new series in Apple TV’s hot streak, and upcoming shows that seem poised to keep it going. more…
Why it matters: Apple TV is on a hot streak with... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Anthrax marry their rough-edged John Bush-era groove with the neck snapping political thrash of their early days on "It's For the Kids." Heavy Song of the Week: Anthrax Deliver Sharp and Direct Thrash with “It’s For the Kids” Langdon Hickman
Consequence of Sound reports: Heavy Song of the Week: Anthrax Deliver Sharp... — this could define this era of music.
During the first three months of the year, Trump purchased between $630,000 and $247,008 worth of Palantir stock and sold at least $1.1 million.
Why it matters: Trump touted Palantir on Truth Social after buying... may shift market dynamics.
Bungie details how it plans to grow its extraction shooter.
Engadget reports: Marathon's future includes duo queues, more PvE modes... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Trump bought shares of Amazon, Meta, Oracle, Broadcom, Motorola and Dell worth millions, new ethics disclosure filings show.
CNBC reports: Trump went big on tech stocks in first... — this may shift market dynamics.
ABC News reported President Donald Trump could settle a lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7 billion fund to compensate his allies.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
Why it matters: Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US... could reshape the global order.
A critical vulnerability in the Funnel Builder plugin for WordPress is being actively exploited to inject malicious JavaScript snippets into WooCommerce checkout pages. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Funnel Builder WordPress plugin bug exploited to steal... — this should prompt a review of your own security.
Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.
BBC Business reports: UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as... — this may shift market dynamics.
After eight seasons, Starz’s “Outlander” wrapped up with Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) timeless love story getting a powerful (yet ambiguous) ending. While the last moments of the finale, which aired on Friday, May 15, show Claire and Jamie, seemingly dead...
Variety reports: ‘Outlander’ Post-Credits Scene Honors Author Diana Gabaldon: Every... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
In the lead-up to the Season 50 finale, "Survivor" regulars Ozzy Lusth, Dee Valladares, and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick tell IndieWire why the game keeps pulling them back.
Why it matters: For ‘Survivor’ Legends Who Keep Coming Back, Outplaying... reflects evolving audience tastes.
"When it succeeds, the success is in doing it," Gottehrer says about making music. "When other people buy it, that's the byproduct that pays you the dividend."
Billboard reports: The Orchard’s Richard Gottehrer on His Years as... — this could define this era of music.
EXCLUSIVE: The Writers Guild of America East has unveiled the graduates of its 2026 Staff Writer Bootcamp. This year’s cohort included more than 30 diverse participants ranging from new episodic television writers to writers looking to transition on from their early work, incl...
Why it matters: WGAE Reveals 2026 Staff Writer Bootcamp Graduates could reshape the box office conversation.
A roundup of Spotify, Live Nation, Universal Music Group and other music companies' earnings results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
Billboard reports: Q1 2026 Earnings: Here’s What Every Music Company... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Anthony Hopkins and Ann-Margret starred in the original 1978 cult horror movie that was directed by Richard Attenborough.
Why it matters: Sam Raimi to Direct Modern Update of Ventriloquist... reflects evolving audience tastes.
John, in "The Last Interview," comes off as just about the happiest he has ever been. But he’s so high on the life he’s leading that he’s also at his most messianic. And a little of that goes a long way.
Variety reports: ‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ Review: Steven Soderbergh’s... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Cannes: The appallingly ugly AI-generated imagery only highlights the project’s flimsy reason to exist.
Why it matters: ‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ Review: Steven Soderbergh’s... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Built around an audio recording made hours before the musician’s murder, the documentary moves through a vast assortment of archival stills and clips and adds a few visual flourishes.
Why it matters: ‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ Review: Steven Soderbergh’s... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Treasurys spiked on Friday as inflation signals continue to muddy interest rate expectations under the new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh.
The big picture: 30-year Treasury yield tops 5.1%, highest in nearly... — hints at where the money is moving.
All cells, whether big or small, short or long, rely on proteins to function properly. In most cells, transporting these proteins is relatively simple. Neurons in the brain, however, face a significant logistical challenge because their axons, the thread-like structures that c...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Vertical opens Olivier Assayas’ political thriller The Wizard Of The Kremlin, delving into the Byzantine politics of post-Soviet Russia and the rise to power of Vladimir Putin, on 582 screens. It stars stars Jude Law aa Putin, a cold blooded, ruthlessly power hungry KGB agent....
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
You're the weakest link in your own cybersecurity. And scam calls and emails are the biggest threat.
The big picture: NordVPN Survey: Americans Worry Most About the Wrong... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Jakks Pacific today unveiled a new set of toys it has planned in collaboration with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. New products will begin rolling out this summer. So far we have the most information about the Chomping Wonder Bowser Jr. feature figure. It comes in at over 8 inc...
Why it matters: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie reveals new wave... could shake up the gaming landscape.
SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from the series finale of Starz’s Outlander. It’s the end of an era, now that the heartbreaking yet hopeful series finale for the hit Starz period drama Outlander is out in the world. While it is a conclusion, showrunner, ...
The big picture: ‘Outlander’ Boss Matthew B. Roberts Talks Series Finale... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Instead of running silent and deep, most satellites easily stand out against the blackness of space.
Why it matters: Three's a party: US, China, and now Russia... could change how developers build software.
New York judge gave prosecutors 30 days to decide whether the disgraced Hollywood mogul's case will be tried a fourth time
Why it matters: Harvey Weinstein Rape Case Ends in Mistrial After... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Nvidia competitor Cerebras made a stunning debut on Wall Street Thursday, signaling unstoppable demand for AI chips. Here's how its chips compete with Nvidia's.
Why it matters: What you need to know about Nvidia competitor... could affect investors and consumers alike.
It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.
Why it matters: Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New... has global implications.
EXCLUSIVE: Sam Raimi has been set by Lionsgate to direct Magic, a modern adaptation of the William Goldman novel that was first turned into the 1978 film that Richard Attenborough directed and Anthony Hopkins starred in. He played a ventriloquist who finds himself controlled b...
Why it matters: Sam Raimi To Helm ‘Magic’ For Lionsgate; Modern... reflects evolving audience tastes.
I heard the original working title was "Bungalow of Recently Departed"
The big picture: Director Infamous For Terrible Video Game Movies Announces... — may set a new standard for the genre.
This week also saw new music from Madonna, Shaggy, Lucki and more.
Why it matters: Maluma, Drake, Gracie Abrams & More: Which Is... is making waves across platforms.
As Post Malone, Zayn, Pussycat Dolls and more cancel or postpone their tours, experts say elevated ticket prices and market competition are creating problems.
The big picture: Have Ticket Prices Finally Gotten Too High? As... — shows where the music business is headed.
He put illustrator Drew Struzan on the road to greatness and was behind the marketing for films including ‘Jaws,’ ‘Poltergeist,’ ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘Field of Dreams.’
Why it matters: Tony Seiniger, Poster Designer and “Godfather of Movie... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Elon Musk is continuing his campaign against Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” asserting that the Academy’s diversity guidelines are responsible for the director selecting a diverse array of cast members for the historical epic. “Who specifically is the asshole who added DEI ...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Spotify users who updated their mobile app this week saw something new and unexpected: a new icon on their phones that’s a shimmering green 3D disco ball. Spotify has been a bit coy about what the new icon means, responding from its official main account on X to a post about t...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Liquid crystals are an integral part of modern technology, ranging from displays to advanced sensory systems. In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from the Institute of Experimental Physics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (IEP SAS) in Košice, in collaborat...
The big picture: A hidden threshold enables tunable control of liquid... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “And the World Was All Around Us,” the series finale of “Outlander,” now streaming on Starz. Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan don’t know what to make of that final shot of the “Outlander.” But they know what they were feeling in th...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: New Zealand actress Simone Kessell (Yellowjackets) has joined the cast of the upcoming Amazon MGM dramedy Honeymoon with Harry, opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, Kevin Costner, Sarah Pidgeon, Rita Ora and Orville “Shaggy” Burrell. No word on the role to be played by Kessell...
Why it matters: Simone Kessell Joins Amazon MGM’s ‘Honeymoon With Harry’ could reshape the box office conversation.
Cotillard’s now-ex-husband Guillaume Canet directs her in this dark thriller that premiered out of competition at Cannes.
Why it matters: ‘Karma’ Review: Marion Cotillard Goes Through Hell in... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The hunt for James Bond is on. Even though it has been years since Daniel Craig ended his run with a bang in No Time to Die, a year since Amazon bought the rights from Eon Productions, and months since Denis Villeneuve was announced as the next director, apparently the search ...
The big picture: The 5 Most Unusual (But Realistic) Choices to... — signals changes in media consumption.
The Cylons are hot on the trail of a fleet of survivors, and rejoining the Battlestar Galactica is their only hope in this brutal roguelite.
Space.com reports: 'Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes' is a relentlessly oppressive... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Marion Cotillard has one of the most intense roles of her career in Guillaume Canet’s pulsating French thriller Karma, premiering out of competition tonight at the Cannes Film Festival, where the star has made many appearances and has two films this year in the official select...
Deadline reports: ‘Karma’ Review: Marion Cotillard Sensational As A Woman... — this is generating industry buzz.
UPDATE, with winners: Liberation, Death of a Salesman, Ragtime and Ragtime‘s Joshua Henry were among the big Broadway winners at today’s New York’s Drama League Awards. Announced at today’s awards ceremony in New York, the winners were: Off Broadway’s Mexodus won the award for...
The big picture: Joshua Henry, ‘Liberation’, ‘Ragtime’ & ‘Death Of A... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Texas Children’s Hospital also ordered to pay $10 million following state's investigation into those "victimized by twisted, morally bankrupt transgender ideology"
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this could define this era of music.
Storrie appears in episode eight of 'For All Mankind's' fifth season, playing a Russian special forces soldier in the space race-inspired show.
The big picture: Connor Storrie Guest Stars in ‘For All Mankind:’... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
A second bug with defensive items has given several classes the ability to become effectively immortal.
The big picture: Diablo 4 players become unkillable gods as a... — may set a new standard for the genre.
WHO learned of potential cases May 5; US CDC said it just heard about it yesterday.
Ars Technica reports: Ebola outbreak with uncommon strain erupts in Congo... — this could change how developers build software.
The tech company that maintains the hotel check-in system set its cloud storage to public, allowing anyone to access customers' data without a password.
Why it matters: A hotel check-in system left a million passports... reshapes the tech landscape.
Analogue has released a new firmware update for its Analogue 3D console that adds the Memories save state feature. Memories, which was first introduced with its handheld Analogue Pocket, allows you to save at any moment and resume from that exact spot later on, rather than hav...
Why it matters: The Analogue 3D is finally getting save states may redefine how we interact with devices.
Google says the SEO industry's favorite new buzzwords, "generative engine optimization" and "answer engine optimization," are just regular SEO by another name. In new documentation, the company dismantles common tactics like LLMS.txt files and content chunking, making it clear...
The Decoder reports: Google busts the myth that AI search needs... — this raises questions about AI's role.
For years, scientists have warned that melting Antarctic ice could push sea levels dangerously higher by the end of this century. But a new study led by University of Maryland scientist Madeleine Youngs suggests those warnings may still be too conservative because they leave o...
Why it matters: Scientists identify hidden accelerant in Antarctic ice loss opens new research frontiers.
The movie will be released on VOD, DVD/Blu-Ray, and at a special screening on June 9th. New Documentary on Late Iron Maiden Singer Paul Di’Anno To Be Released in June Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
Alienware’s 27-inch 240Hz QD-OLED monitor brings OLED gaming to a lower price point. Here’s whether it’s worth it.
The big picture: A cheap OLED that’s actually good for gaming? — is one to watch for the industry.
Intel's latest Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 24-core CPU is $20 off on Amazon, bringing its price down to just $279.
Why it matters: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus drops below... is one to watch for the industry.
The only thing better than an item listing is a bigger item listing with more graphs.
Why it matters: Valve's massive update to the Steam marketplace must... signals what players want next.
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
The big picture: Can the S&P 500 hold on for a... — hints at where the money is moving.
UPDATED, with Times comment: Donald Trump lashed out at a New York Times reporter, to the point of accusing him of “treason,” as the correspondent asked him a question on Air Force One on Friday about the prospect of resuming bombing in the Iran war. On the president’s return ...
Deadline reports: Donald Trump Accuses New York Times Reporter Of... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The investigative documentary examining the 2018 Canadian World Junior hockey team sexual assault case is currently only available in Canada, though viewers in the U.S. still have options for watching it
Rolling Stone reports: ‘Code of Misconduct’ Isn’t Available in the U.S.,... — this shows where the music business is headed.
I've rounded up the best laptop deals live right now so you don't have to.
ZDNet reports: The best early Memorial Day laptop deals: Save... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
A small issue has seemingly come to light regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller thumbsticks, causing them to be sticky, though it looks like there’s a simple fix. Today’s news is circulating after a Japanese content creator found small flakes on the left analogue stic...
Nintendo Everything reports: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller users may encounter... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%.
CNBC reports: Chinese EVs are coming to Canada, and some... — this hints at where the money is moving.
OpenAI announced yet another reorganization Friday, consolidating certain areas and making company president Greg Brockman the official lead of all things product. In a memo viewed by The Verge, Brockman wrote that since OpenAI's product strategy for this year is to go all-in ...
Why it matters: OpenAI keeps shuffling its executives in bid to... could change how developers build software.
Researchers from A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS) have developed a new method to study individual RNA molecules and reveal how their structures influence gene regulation, a fundamental process that affects how cells function in health and disease. Their work w...
Why it matters: Single-molecule RNA mapping may reveal how shape shifts... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Subnautica 2 is out now in early access, and it's doing great, but if you're playing on the biggest modern console platform out there--PlayStation 5--the game is not available for you. Why is that? And is Subnautica 2 ever going to come to PlayStation 5? Here's what we know.PS...
Why it matters: Subnautica 2 For PS5? Here's What We Know... could shake up the gaming landscape.
The Trump administration broke the law, Michigan and others told a court, by declaring an “energy emergency” and forcing an aging coal-burning plant to keep operating.
NY Times Science reports: Michigan Battles Trump Over His Order to Keep... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The disgraced producer has now been on trial three times for a rape accusation from an aspiring actress in 2013.
The big picture: Harvey Weinstein Rape Trial Ends in a Mistrial... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Only three days have passed since Pearl Abyss shared the last update for Crimson Desert, but the publisher has now dropped another patch that makes some notable improvements to the game. It also fixes the issue with Damiane’s Elegant Carmine leather armor that sparked some bac...
GameSpot reports: Crimson Desert Patch Fixes Damiane's Armor And Adds... — this is generating hype in the community.
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers for the novel “Yesteryear.” It’s safe to say that Caro Claire Burke’s delightfully horrifying novel “Yesteryear” — in which the fictional tradwife influencer Natalie Heller Mills winds up transported back to the days of, we...
The big picture: ‘Yesteryear’ Author Caro Claire Burke on Her Bestselling... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Lake Tahoe, Silicon Valley's favorite vacation spot, is about to get hit with higher energy prices as AI drives demand for electricity.
TechCrunch reports: Silicon Valley’s vacationland needs a new energy provider... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Perfect Crown has become the latest Korean title to break through on streaming. The romantic comedy has driven more than 43M hours viewed globally to-date across Disney+ and Hulu, per the Walt Disney Company. The series has achieved audience growth weekly, including a 43% incr...
Deadline reports: ‘Perfect Crown’ Breaks Through On Disney+ & Hulu... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The fully-orchestrated soundtrack to the West End version of 'Paddington' is out on May 22 The post From the makers of the ‘Saltburn’ “cloudy bathwater” record, a ‘marmalade-filled’ vinyl is being released for ‘Paddington: The Musical’ soundtrack appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: From the makers of the ‘Saltburn’ “cloudy bathwater”... is making waves across platforms.
Apple has a packed lineup of new products coming this fall. Here’s every new Apple product rumored to arrive later this year. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The recent surge in inflation is likely to get worse over the next several months, according to a survey Friday.
The big picture: Inflation rate projected to hit 6% in the... — may shift market dynamics.
Pit Panic is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms, Flying Rat Studios shared today. The game is lined up for a July debut. Expect a final date soon. Pit Panic is a roguelike 2D platformer. As an archeologist, you’ll wield a hook, dig paths, jump and climb, hoard loo...
Why it matters: Roguelike 2D platformer Pit Panic announced for Nintendo... is generating hype in the community.
The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.
Bottom line from BBC World: this demands attention beyond borders.
Hemdale Film Corporation has landed the indie film out of Cannes.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
A rep for the space confirms that the warehouse will be repurposed for climate infrastructure and clean energy production.
Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.
To close out the week, Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition has received a character trailer for Dohalim. Dohalim is a Renan noble. He treats Dahnans with genuine respect and has an appreciation for the arts, including music, poetry, and antiques. Here’s an overview of the ...
Nintendo Everything reports: Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition gets... — this signals what players want next.
If you have ever warped a cheap plastic cup by pouring coffee into it, then you have witnessed thermoplasticity in action. Thermoplasticity is the ability of a material to become pliable under heating. In industry, thermoplasticity is exploited to form materials into complex s...
The big picture: Exploiting interfacial ionic mobility to make heat-moldable nanoparticle... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A computerized matching system can be designed to be fair and still produce unequal outcomes if the people using it do not understand how it works, according to new research published in Organization Science that shows that disparities can emerge even when a matching system is...
The big picture: Fair matching systems can still produce unequal outcomes,... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
According to a study published in Science Advances on May 15, global rivers are undergoing widespread and sustained deoxygenation driven by climate warming, among which tropical rivers are the most vulnerable ecosystems, with an urgent need to combat oxygen loss.
The big picture: Tropical rivers emerge as biggest oxygen-loss hotspots in... — advances our understanding of the world.
As “Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller” ended its award-winning run on Nat Geo last September, van Zeller has moved on to a new chapter in her career. The Emmy, Peabody and DuPont Award-winning journalist has launched The Hidden Third, a new independent production company. The...
Why it matters: As Her Emmy-Winning Nat Geo Series ‘Trafficked’ Ends,... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Christopher Nolan takes viewers behind the scenes of the intimate process of putting together an Imax film in a ’60 Minutes’ interview about “The Odyssey.” In one of two clips exclusively obtained by Variety, Nolan says to “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley, “In taking on...
Why it matters: Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’ ‘Needed to Be... is generating industry buzz.
As the world’s top international acquisitions executives passed through border control at LAX this week, they weren’t only getting their minds in gear for a week of LA Screenings, but were also thinking how Hollywood’s big merger might change their futures. With Paramount set ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Buoyed by the country's first-ever Oscar for Best International Feature, Brazil's film industry is arriving on the Croisette with momentum, major titles and a serious incentive pitch: "We are eager to welcome crews and creatives from all over the world."
Hollywood Reporter reports: As Brazilian Cinema Thrives, Rio Wants to Be... — this is generating industry buzz.
Expert tester James Abbott rated the R5 Mark II with a flawless review, it produces impressive astrophotography and is a brilliant all-round mirrorless powerhouse, now at its best-ever price
Why it matters: The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is our... opens new research frontiers.
A new beta feature lists the most played games and their player counts
The big picture: PS5 Will Now Tell You Exactly How Many... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Swiss-French feature “Summer Drift,” premiering at ACID Cannes Saturday, May 16, follows Johanna Schopfer, a watch factory worker in Geneva whose summer obsession with restoring her vintage VW Beetle becomes a personal and political act of reclamation. Directed by Céline Carr...
Why it matters: Swiss Autofiction ‘Summer Drift’ Brings Friendship and Reclamation... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The ID. Polo GTI takes plenty of inspiration from the original Golf GTI of 1976.
Ars Technica reports: Volkswagen shows its first electric GTI; there's no... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
Why it matters: Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.
BBC Business reports: British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
If you’re serious about wired audio, there’s now a MagSafe headphone amp and digital-to-analog convertor for iPhone. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
During the second day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, competitors collected $385,750 in cash awards after exploiting 15 unique zero-day vulnerabilities in multiple products, including Windows 11, Microsoft Exchange, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Workstations. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11 hacked on second day... — this should prompt a review of your own security.
Hayley Williams has some mixed feelings about both Los Angeles and Nashville, evidently. Kicking off a three-night stand at the Wiltern Wednesday night to conclude her “Hayley WIlliams at a Bachelorette Party” spring tour, she waxed enthusiastic about L.A. But not so enthusias...
The big picture: Hayley Williams Is the Fierce, Fun, Finely Tuned... — could reshape the box office conversation.
The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus was billed by the company in late March as one of its “fastest gaming desktop processor ever.” That hype was evidently accurate, as benchmarks done by Gamers Nexus show the processor giving AMD’s pricier X3D cache-equipped Ryzen 9000-series CPU...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Potato-sized mineral balls on the ocean floor may be an answer to easing the U.S.’s reliance on Chinese minerals.
Fortune reports: China dominates the minerals that power AI. But... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Google should be ready to tell us more about a whole range of smart glasses to compete with Meta. Here's what we know already.
Why it matters: Google's Glasses Are on Their Way This Year:... may redefine how we interact with devices.
OpenAI is turning ChatGPT into a personal financial assistant. Pro users in the US can now connect their bank accounts through Plaid to get personalized analysis based on real transaction data. The feature runs on GPT-5.5 Thinking and will eventually roll out to all users. Ope...
The Decoder reports: ChatGPT now wants access to your bank account... — this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Pairs of correlated or entangled photons are a foundational resource in quantum optics. They are most commonly produced through spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC), a nonlinear optical process that typically relies on a stable, coherent laser to pump a nonlinear crys...
Phys.org reports: Sunlight-powered generation of correlated photon pairs — this opens new research frontiers.
Google’s new Gemini Intelligence push was announced this week and it has pretty steep requirements for Android devices to support the new features, cutting off the Pixel 9 series and even last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 due to one spec. more…
The big picture: Gemini Intelligence has high Android spec requirements, likely... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
China relies heavily on crude oil imports from the Middle East but those supplies are mostly cut off due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
CNBC reports: China will buy more U.S. oil because it... — this hints at where the money is moving.
With The Mandalorian & Grogu, director Jon Favreau deepened the Star Wars franchise’s Los Angeles ties — a fact that did not go unmentioned during Thursday night’s premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre. “This is where Star Wars, 49 years ago to the month, started,” Favreau told ...
Deadline reports: ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Director Jon Favreau Honors... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
They've launched a new report calling for a more comprehensive and unified research framework.
Why it matters: The world of videogames is 'currently not well... signals what players want next.
Charles Dance, Sebastian Koch and Brian Tyree Henry have also been confirmed for the film The post ‘The Batman: Part 2’ adds Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan to cast appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: ‘The Batman: Part 2’ adds Scarlett Johansson and... shows where the music business is headed.
The LA mayoral candidate and former reality TV star is fueling his campaign with fears about an ultra-potent meth. Experts say it’s drug war propaganda.
Wired reports: Spencer Pratt Is Creating Panic Over ‘Super Meth.’... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Cannes: We rank the contenders out of the 2026 edition so far, with at least one film destined to take home a prize from Park Chan-wook's jury.
The big picture: Who Will Win the Cannes Film Festival Palme... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Apple has been pushing to expand Mac gaming in recent years, and a new high-profile title was recently announced: Age of Empires II is coming to macOS this month. more…
Why it matters: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is coming... reshapes the tech landscape.
If you travel roughly 250 meters away from the starting lifepod in Subnautica 2, you'll encounter a new biome that looks like an underwater desert. While you might be tempted to explore this biome, you'll get a message from your PDA that tells you to stop immediately. This bio...
The big picture: How To Get Past The Heat Barrier In... — signals what players want next.
Sen. Susan Collins is the lone New England Republican left in Congress and chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee.
CNBC reports: Maine might boot Sen. Susan Collins. It could... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Long-term climate warming is causing a bleaching effect in a key Arctic lichen species, according to new research led by researchers in the School of GeoSciences and British Antarctic Survey. Their study shows how rising temperatures are disrupting one of the Arctic's most imp...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Urologist Dr. Brian Christine is delivering news on the hantavirus cruise, but his medical expertise is pretty below the belt
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
Rumors about the iPhone Ultra are readily available and offer a strong consensus on what’s coming in Apple’s foldable model. But as I’ve been weighing my own upgrade decision this year, there’s one big question that likely won’t be resolved until September: will the new form f...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Newly unredacted crash reports reveal some of the troubles Tesla has had as it tries to scale its robotaxis.
Why it matters: Tesla reveals two Robotaxi crashes involving teleoperators could change how developers build software.
For Memorial Day, I've rounded up the best smartphone deals. Discounts are already live, so now is a great time to save.
ZDNet reports: I found the best early Memorial Day phones... — this could change how developers build software.
Hackers have injected credential-stealing malware into newly published versions of node-ipc, a popular inter-process communication package, in a new supply chain attack targeting npm. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
The Russian state-sponsored hacking group known as Turla has transformed its custom backdoor Kazuar into a modular peer-to-peer (P2P) botnet that's engineered for stealth and persistent access to compromised hosts. Turla, per the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrast...
The big picture: Turla Turns Kazuar Backdoor Into Modular P2P Botnet... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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