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  1. This year's El Nino likely to become record-breaker: Top expertPhys.org
  2. Producer Greg Shapiro Teases ‘Harold & Kumar 4’ At Karlovy Vary: “Hopefully We’ll Be Shooting It Soon”Deadline
  3. ‘Big Brother 28’ Cast Revealed: ‘Drag Race’ Star Jason De Puy, MMA Fighter Kamuela ‘Kamu’ Kirk and MoreVariety
  4. Clave Especial Celebrates Their Culture | Mi MexicanidadBillboard
  5. A classic Daedalic adventure is free on GOG, and it's not one I particularly like but you can't beat the pricePC Gamer
  6. Arc Raiders reveals it's been successfully targeting item duplication exploits as the percentage of players with 'unusually high profit per minute' drops below 1% for the first time in monthsPC Gamer
  7. Diljit Dosanjh Speaks Out After ‘Satluj’ Pulled From ZEE5 in India: ‘It Wasn’t a Surprise to Me’Variety
  8. Liquid AI Open-Sources Antidoom: A Final Token Preference Optimization (FTPO) Method that Reduces Doom Loops in Reasoning ModelsMarkTechPost
  9. Much of Earth's 'space dust' may come from unidentified near-Earth asteroidsPhys.org
  10. Santana Expands Fall 2026 Las Vegas ResidencyConsequence of Sound

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This year's El Nino likely to become record-breaker: Top expert

The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said Tuesday, as regions face the risk of droughts, floods and other extremes linked to the event.

The big picture: This year's El Nino likely to become record-breaker:... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Producer Greg Shapiro Teases ‘Harold & Kumar 4’ At Karlovy Vary: “Hopefully We’ll Be Shooting It Soon”

Harold & Kumar producer Greg Shapiro confirmed that the fourth instalment of the stoner buddy comedy franchise is still set to go ahead, with key writers and actors all lined up for the upcoming project.  “We’re working on the screenplay right now for the next Harold and Kumar...

Deadline reports: Producer Greg Shapiro Teases ‘Harold & Kumar 4’... — this is generating industry buzz.

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‘Big Brother 28’ Cast Revealed: ‘Drag Race’ Star Jason De Puy, MMA Fighter Kamuela ‘Kamu’ Kirk and More

The cast of “Big Brother” Season 28 has been revealed, and the 14 houseguests include a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” all star and MMA fighter. Ahead of today’s announcement, there was heavy speculation of returning players, and two surprise players have yet to be revealed. “Big Brothe...

The big picture: ‘Big Brother 28’ Cast Revealed: ‘Drag Race’ Star... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Clave Especial Celebrates Their Culture | Mi Mexicanidad

This is partner content. Música mexicana breakout stars Clave Especial explore their relationship with their Mexican heritage through music, celebration and more in an intimate interview, presented by Cerveza Victoria. Judy Sanchez: What are we gonna order? What’s the vibe? Cl...

The big picture: Clave Especial Celebrates Their Culture | Mi Mexicanidad — shows where the music business is headed.

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Diljit Dosanjh Speaks Out After ‘Satluj’ Pulled From ZEE5 in India: ‘It Wasn’t a Surprise to Me’

UPDATED: Diljit Dosanjh has addressed the removal of “Satluj” from ZEE5’s Indian catalogue, saying in a video posted to Instagram that he had expected the film would be taken down. ZEE5 pulled the Honey Trehan-directed drama, inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswa...

The big picture: Diljit Dosanjh Speaks Out After ‘Satluj’ Pulled From... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Liquid AI Open-Sources Antidoom: A Final Token Preference Optimization (FTPO) Method that Reduces Doom Loops in Reasoning Models

Liquid AI released Antidoom, an open-source method that targets doom loops in reasoning models. A doom loop repeats a span until the context window is exhausted. Antidoom finds the token that starts the loop and retrains only that position using Final Token Preference Optimiza...

Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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Much of Earth's 'space dust' may come from unidentified near-Earth asteroids

Like a shelf in an old house, the Earth collects a lot of dust from its surroundings. This "space dust" is mostly made up of micrometeorites that survive atmospheric entry and provides researchers with a cheap and easy way to obtain samples to study our cosmic neighbors. Howev...

Phys.org reports: Much of Earth's 'space dust' may come from... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Santana Expands Fall 2026 Las Vegas Residency

The November dates continue his long-running residency at the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Santana Expands Fall 2026 Las Vegas Residency Eddie Fu

Consequence of Sound reports: Santana Expands Fall 2026 Las Vegas Residency — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Google announces August 12 event for Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5

Made by Google 2026 is officially taking place on Wednesday, August 12. This is a week earlier compared to last year, with Google once again opting for an earlier Pixel hardware unveil.

The big picture: Google announces August 12 event for Pixel 11... — could change how developers build software.

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Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: The worst breaches of 2026 so far

From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.

The big picture: Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: The worst... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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New ultrathin lens focuses light into an optical needle

Researchers have created a special flat lens that shapes light into an optical needle—a thin beam that stays tightly focused over a long distance. Combining this lens, which is about 7 microns thick, with optical coherence tomography (OCT) could allow imaging that reaches deep...

Phys.org reports: New ultrathin lens focuses light into an optical... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Bethesda Tells Workers The Company Needs To “Change Course” And Focus On Games With “Greatest Potential”

Microsoft recently announced sweeping layoffs affecting 4,800 people, including 3,200 at Xbox alone. This is happening as part of a "reset" of Xbox, and this includes changes to the company's various subsidiaries, including Bethesda. Bethesda boss Jill Braff said the cuts a...

Why it matters: Bethesda Tells Workers The Company Needs To “Change... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Simple cell migration mechanism may explain how hair follicles organize before birth

In mammals, hair follicles emerge during embryonic development, forming geometric patterns that vary from one species to another. But how is the position of each hair determined? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has shown that a simple mechanism based on the moveme...

The big picture: Simple cell migration mechanism may explain how hair... — opens new research frontiers.

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New study finds clear‑cut logging can dramatically increase flood risk

In the past 30 years, floods have affected more than 2.8 billion people worldwide and caused more than 500,000 deaths. In Canada, flooding has caused significant damage and disruption to communities across the country. The 2021 floods in British Columbia's Fraser Valley cost a...

Phys.org reports: New study finds clear‑cut logging can dramatically increase... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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‘The Sopranos’ Creator David Chase on Making a Movie About LSD Alongside MKUltra Series and Being Concerned About ‘Censorship’ Under Trump

Television legend David Chase, the creator of the multi-award-winning HBO series “The Sopranos,” told Variety he is independently working on a film “that deals with LSD” while also developing a series on the subject for HBO. While he could not go into much more detail, he brie...

Variety reports: ‘The Sopranos’ Creator David Chase on Making a... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Claude Cowork expands to mobile and web

With this update, users can start a task from their desk, get status updates on their phone, and pick up the finished output later — even if their laptop is closed.

Why it matters: Claude Cowork expands to mobile and web signals a shift in how we use technology.

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‘Harold & Kumar 4’ on Track and ‘Everybody’s Back,’ Producer Greg Shapiro Says: ‘Hopefully We Should Be Shooting It Soon’

The fourth movie in the stoner comedy franchise “Harold & Kumar,” starring John Cho and Kal Penn, is on track with the key players from the series on board, one of the producers, Greg Shapiro, said Tuesday. Speaking at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, he said, “I made a series of m...

The big picture: ‘Harold & Kumar 4’ on Track and ‘Everybody’s... — is generating industry buzz.

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Anthropic expanding Claude Cowork to mobile and web, details here

Anthropic announced today that it is expanding Claude Cowork capabilities from the desktop app to the web and mobile. Claude Cowork on mobile and the web will start as a beta feature with a gradual rollout on select paid plans.

9to5Mac reports: Anthropic expanding Claude Cowork to mobile and web,... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Charli xcx Unveils ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Tracklist, Including Song Featuring David Cronenberg

Charli xcx has revealed the tracklist for her upcoming album “Music, Fashion, Film,” releasing on July 24. The 11-track project is slated to include the already-released singles “Rock Music,” “SS26” and “Wink Wink,” which the singer unveiled with music videos over the past mon...

Why it matters: Charli xcx Unveils ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Tracklist, Including... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Tracking your employees doesn't make them more productive

In June, TD Bank told staff that it would begin running software called WorkiQ on their work computers, tracking time spent in browsers, internal chat and meeting apps. The rollout has revived public debate about workplace surveillance. But the issue extends well beyond one bank.

The big picture: Tracking your employees doesn't make them more productive — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters gets new trailer focused on game modes

Bandai Namco has shared a new trailer for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, which is slated for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28. The latest video highlights the game’s various modes. Here’s the full rundown from Bandai Namco: The game features the “NEW STARS” Story Mode, based...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.

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China eyes export curbs on its top AI models, and Europe is caught in the middle

According to Reuters, Chinese authorities are looking into restricting foreign access to the country's most powerful AI models. Alibaba, Bytedance, and Z.ai would all be affected. The move means both superpowers now treat AI as a strategic asset. For Europe, the convenient sho...

The big picture: China eyes export curbs on its top AI... — could accelerate the AI arms race.

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Appa is a gorgeous, surreal card game about grieving siblings where every move your opponent makes can be reacted to

I love a digital card game as much as the next person, but honestly, most of the time I feel that they're a bit of a letdown in the visuals department. There's never been one I've played where I've been satisfied in how it plays and how it looks. But! I am hopeful about the up...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Appa is a gorgeous, surreal card game about... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Just Dance: Decades of Hits announced

Ubisoft today announced the next entry in the Just Dance series, Just Dance: Decades of Hits. We should be seeing this one on Nintendo Switch – and perhaps Switch 2 – later this year. Just Dance: Decades of Hits is interesting as it seems to be a different take for the franchi...

Why it matters: Just Dance: Decades of Hits announced could shake up the gaming landscape.

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‘InvestiGators’: Movie Rights For Book Series Snapped Up By Sycamore Studios

EXCLUSIVE: Independent animation studio, Sycamore Studios, has acquired the exclusive animated motion picture rights to the New York Times bestselling John Patrick Green InvestiGators franchise. InvestiGators counts 5M copies in print since its debut in 2020, known for its cri...

Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Doom developer id reportedly cut in half as part of Xbox layoffs

As part of the mass layoffs hitting Xbox, Doom developer id Software has laid off around 50 percent of its staff, according to Game Developer. One source claimed to the publication that the cuts equate to more than 90 redundancies. Another source said that id's QA department w...

Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.

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U2 Releases ‘Street of Dreams,’ First Single From Upcoming Album, the Band’s First All-New Effort in Nine Years

U2 is edging ever-so-closer to officially announcing the group’s first full-length collection of new material in nine years. Heralding it is the first single from that forthcoming effort, “Street of Dreams,” which hit DSPs as a single and music video early Tuesday. The streets...

The big picture: U2 Releases ‘Street of Dreams,’ First Single From... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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After four hours playing The Blood of Dawnwalker, I've seen combat, romance, intrigue - it's got the makings of being 2026's breakout RPG

I've played four hours of the hugely promising The Blood of Dawnwalker now which, if you don't know yet, is the new vampire-themed role-playing project led by the person who directed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Konrad Tomaszkiewicz. He formed a new studio, Rebel Wolves, and ent...

The big picture: After four hours playing The Blood of Dawnwalker,... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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James Ford tells us about writing new album ‘Lost In Another World’ while in hospital receiving treatment for leukemia

"This whole past year has been some of the worst moments of my life, but also some moments of transcendental beauty and gratitude for the blessings I have in my life" The post James Ford tells us about writing new album ‘Lost In Another World’ while in hospital receiving treat...

The big picture: James Ford tells us about writing new album... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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How to watch Auger-Aliassime vs. Djokovic online for free

How to watch Wimbledon for free. Live stream Auger-Aliassime vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world.

The big picture: How to watch Auger-Aliassime vs. Djokovic online for... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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Enter the Mashable Big Guessing Game to win a new Apple Watch

Mashable is hosting a contest asking you to predict what Apple will do in 2026. Every correct guess earns you additional chances to win the grand prize of a new Apple Watch.

Mashable reports: Enter the Mashable Big Guessing Game to win... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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Left 4 Dead lives on in The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a Lovecraftian extraction game from the creators of Zeno Clash

Seeking relief from the terrible light of the Xbox resettification, I fall into the sweet, dank embrace of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a 17th century extraction game in which four crucifix-wielding, musket-toting Spanish explorers venture to a jungle full of creatures inspired...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Left 4 Dead lives on in The Mound:... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Check out U2’s stirring Jacknife Lee-produced new single ‘Street Of Dreams’

Footage was recently shared of the band filming the video for the first taster from their upcoming album in Mexico City The post Check out U2’s stirring Jacknife Lee-produced new single ‘Street Of Dreams’ appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Check out U2’s stirring Jacknife Lee-produced new single... — this taps into a cultural moment.

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Researchers develop AI tool that finds the equations behind complex systems

Clarkson University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can uncover the mathematical equations governing complex and chaotic systems directly from data. The technology, called KANDy—short for Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks for Dynamics—is designed to he...

Why it matters: Researchers develop AI tool that finds the equations... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Tim Tebow Jumps Into Microdramas With Faith-Based Platform (Exclusive)

The former NFL player's company and producers behind ‘The Chosen’ and ‘Black Rabbit’ are teaming to launch a platform aimed at the “underserved” faith-based audience.

Why it matters: Tim Tebow Jumps Into Microdramas With Faith-Based Platform... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Lilly Wachowski’s Anarchists United Sets Writers Discovery Fellows Amid Shifting Hollywood Landscape: “Making Television Looks Very Different”

The program “remains rooted in traditional television development,” but Wachowski says the org wants to also “focus on alternative and concurrent methods toward building a brand within the industry.”

Why it matters: Lilly Wachowski’s Anarchists United Sets Writers Discovery Fellows... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Caruso Unveils First Look at Miramar Lake Club, a Private Golf and Social Club: “Really One of a Kind”

Miramar Lake Club features an 18-hole, 3-par course designed by legend Jack Nicklaus and an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse, pool, signature restaurant, fitness facilities, tennis courts, wellness amenities and more.

The big picture: Caruso Unveils First Look at Miramar Lake Club,... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Netflix Sets Video Licensing Pact With Top Digital Publishers Including Variety, Rolling Stone, Billboard and Other Brands From Penske Media’s PMX

Netflix is further expanding the mix of content available on its platform through licensing partnerships with a range of top publishers, including Variety and other brands in Penske Media’s PMX unit, as well as BuzzFeed Studios, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc. and Ta...

The big picture: Netflix Sets Video Licensing Pact With Top Digital... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘9/12’: Barry Pepper Joins Jeremy Strong In Paramount+ Limited Series

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner Barry Pepper (The Kennedys, Saving Private Ryan) is set to star opposite fellow Emmy winner Jeremy Strong in 9/12, Paramount+’s upcoming six-episode limited series about ailing 9/11 first responders’ David vs. Goliath legal fight for compensation. Writte...

Why it matters: ‘9/12’: Barry Pepper Joins Jeremy Strong In Paramount+... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Anthropic is bringing Claude Cowork to mobile and web

Anthropic expands Claude Cowork to mobile and web, allowing tasks to run and continue across devices.

The big picture: Anthropic is bringing Claude Cowork to mobile and... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Liam Gallagher “ready” for World Cup ‘Wonderwall’ performance if England reach final

Harry Kane and co. have been singing the Britpop classic with fans after victories against Panama, Croatia, Mexico and more The post Liam Gallagher “ready” for World Cup ‘Wonderwall’ performance if England reach final appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Liam Gallagher “ready” for World Cup ‘Wonderwall’ performance... — this could define this era of music.

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Broadband consumer labels could become less transparent under new FCC rules

A vote by the Federal Communications Commission scheduled for later this month could allow internet providers to disclose fewer details about the fees added to customers’ bills. Here are the details.

Why it matters: Broadband consumer labels could become less transparent under... reshapes the tech landscape.

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Alabama Shakes Announce New Album I Must Be Dreaming

The trio's first new album in 11 years arrives on August 28th. Alabama Shakes Announce New Album I Must Be Dreaming Paolo Ragusa

The big picture: Alabama Shakes Announce New Album I Must Be... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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CNN on Edge: Staffers Fear Bari Weiss Takeover as Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Moves Closer to Finish Line

There are 600 million reasons why Paramount Skydance should not tinker too much with the inner workings of CNN after the company completes the acquisition of its parent, Warner Bros. Discovery. Staffers at the news giant fear the company soon expected to be their new owner wil...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Social Issue Gore, Very Latino Gumshoes and OMG 2D Animation Power Up the Project Lineup at 2026’s Bogotá Audiovisual Market

Class war bloodbath “The Eastman,” Latino procedural “Rookies,” queer drama “Mesopotamia” and the exquisite 2D tyke parable “The March of the Sunflowers” look like potential highlights at a 16th Bogotá Audiovisual Market which looks set to underscore Colombia’s status not only...

Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Lord Of The Flies’ & ‘Narnia’ Star David McKenna Signs With CAA

EXCLUSIVE: David McKenna, one of the breakout stars of Netflix and the BBC’s recent Lord of The Flies drama, is signing with CAA. The rising Irish actor was cast as Piggy, the emotional core of the series, following a lengthy process involving 7,000 young hopefuls. Jack Thorne...

The big picture: ‘Lord Of The Flies’ & ‘Narnia’ Star David... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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John Oliver on General Hospital Is Delicious Ham Salad

The Last Week Tonight's three-episode run on the long-running soap opera was glorious. John Oliver on General Hospital Is Delicious Ham Salad Liz Shannon Miller

Why it matters: John Oliver on General Hospital Is Delicious Ham... could define this era of music.

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Deals: Galaxy Buds 4 Pro up to $112 off, Galaxy S26 Ultra $369 off, Anker charging gear, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $85 off (or Best Buy open-box units at up to $112 off) alongside its regularly $490 Galaxy Tab S10 Lite sitting down at the $319 Amazon low and Galaxy S26 series phones up to $369 off. And be sure to div...

9to5Google reports: Deals: Galaxy Buds 4 Pro up to $112... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader gets major Nintendo Switch 2 update today, all DLC now free

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader’s launch on Nintendo Switch 2 was met with heavy criticism due to multiple stability issues and poor performance on the console, prompting developer Owlcat Games to take action. Later today at 4 PM BST / 8 AM PDT / 11 AM EDT, the studio will rele...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.

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Inferring multicellular interactions in tumors from standard pathology slides

Understanding how cells within and around a tumor interact provides key information about a cancer's architecture, a patient's immune response to the disease and even how susceptible the cancer may be to various types of treatment. But deducing these cellular "neighborhoods" u...

The big picture: Inferring multicellular interactions in tumors from standard pathology... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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The Barbarian Limited Edition 4K Steelbook Is Available To Preorder Now

Barbarian 4K Steelbook $45 | Releases August 11 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Zach Cregger's Barbarian has been available to watch for a couple years, having released in Fall 2022. But for fans of physical media, ...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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EA College Football 27: Road to Glory review

CFB 27's gameplay still shines, but Road to Glory stumbles again with clunky AI and a half-baked high school mode.

Bottom line from Mashable: this could change how developers build software.

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Phasmophobia Twitch Drops: How to Earn In-Game Rewards

Phasmophobia Twitch Drops are a great way to earn special in-game rewards that you can't obtain simply by playing. By linking your Twitch account with your Phasmophobia account and watching Kinetic Games partner streams for a set amount of time, you can unlock special ID cards...

The big picture: Phasmophobia Twitch Drops: How to Earn In-Game Rewards — may set a new standard for the genre.

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Disney, DreamWorks Animated Titles Nab Nearly $72 Million In California Tax Credits

This round of subsidies is headlined by DreamWorks' 'Donkey,' Disney's 'Hexed,' and an untitled movie from Pixar. Changes to California's tax credit program expanded the eligible categories of production to include animation.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Disney, DreamWorks Animated Titles Nab Nearly $72 Million... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Louise Lasser, Star of ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,’ Dies at 87

She was Woody Allen's second wife and his leading lady in 'Take the Money and Run,' 'Bananas' and 'Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex.'

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AirPods Max condensation lawsuit significantly narrowed by judge

Brooklyn federal judge Orelia E. Merchant has dismissed most claims in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that Apple’s AirPods Max suffer from a condensation defect. Here are the details.

9to5Mac reports: AirPods Max condensation lawsuit significantly narrowed by judge — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Microdrama Platform Inverted Lands E.J. Joseph’s Series ‘Orevwa’

EXCLUSIVE: Microdrama service Inverted (aka Invered.Film) has won rights to E.J. Joseph’s vertical drama Orevwa. Producers Best Sellers Productions and K Station Media say Jason Kiesel and Mat Raney’s Inverted landed the rights to the Sadè Sellers-directed show after a “compet...

Why it matters: Microdrama Platform Inverted Lands E.J. Joseph’s Series ‘Orevwa’ reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Android Auto gets navigation optimized for motorcycles, CarPlay too

A new navigation offering is now live on Android Auto (and Apple’s CarPlay), bringing an optimized experience for those riding motorcycles.

9to5Google reports: Android Auto gets navigation optimized for motorcycles, CarPlay... — this could change how developers build software.

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Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro $449 off, MacBook Air $250 off, Ultra 3, iPhone 17 Pro Max $449 off, more

Joining the ongoing AirPods 4 deal at nearly 25% off and a series of Apple Watch Ultra 3 models at nearly $100 off, this morning we spotted this 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $449 off the new list price and the base model 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $250 off. Those deals also join i...

The big picture: Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro $449 off, MacBook... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Spain arrests suspected member of pro-Russian hacktivist groups

The National Police in Spain have arrested a man who is suspected of being an active member of the CyberArmy of Russia Reborn (CARR) and Z-Pentest, both pro-Russian hacktivist groups. [...]

Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this is a wake-up call for digital security.

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South Pole Telescope analysis releases new catalog of more than 7,000 galaxy clusters

Researchers working with data from the South Pole Telescope have released a major catalog of galaxy clusters, giving scientists a powerful new tool for studying how the universe grew and changed over billions of years. The findings are published on the arXiv preprint server.

Phys.org reports: South Pole Telescope analysis releases new catalog of... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Red cards have more than tripled since the last World Cup, data show

In a reversal Sunday, FIFA announced that it was suspending U.S. striker Florian Balogun's one-game red-card ban, allowing the star player to compete in the U.S.'s World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday.

Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Sunlight-powered chemistry reduces hazardous oxidant risk

Researchers at the University of Osaka developed a light-driven method for synthesizing Davis reagents that generates the hazardous oxidant mCPBA only on demand and consumes it immediately. Kinetic analysis showed no detectable accumulation of the oxidant, improving process sa...

Phys.org reports: Sunlight-powered chemistry reduces hazardous oxidant risk — this opens new research frontiers.

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Told Slant’s New Album is What's Up

Felix Walworth’s “New York record” arrives September 4

Why it matters: Told Slant’s New Album is What's Up reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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