"We are begging for help. We are desperate. We need someone to come forward. Someone knows something. Someone suspects something. Someone recognizes the writing in the ransom demand notes," the 'Today' show co-anchor wrote in part on Instagram Saturday.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
It would be nice if somebody did something, for once.
PC Gamer reports: The voice of Shinji in Evangelion says AI... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Day three of Lollapalooza has been delayed from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT. Most of the sets scheduled within that three-hour window have been canceled, with a few exceptions. K-pop group Cortis, who have been moved to later this afternoon, will be performing for 40 minutes rather t...
The big picture: Lollapalooza Shortens Wolf Alice and Cortis Sets, Delays... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The 95-year-old 'Star Trek' legend is working on an album with new group The *uckers The post William Shatner leaks that he and his metal band are on the line-up for Coachella 2027 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: William Shatner leaks that he and his metal... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Green offered a remarkable apology, saying that "the level of dopamine that I've been getting from interacting with LLMs ... is not healthy for me or good for the world."
Why it matters: YouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is... signals a shift in how we use technology.
A triple bill that highlight what endures about all three bands -- and the relationships therein. Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars Bring the Right Kind of Nostalgia to Brooklyn Paramount: Review Dan Caffrey
The big picture: Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars Bring the... — shows where the music business is headed.
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. If you’re an aviation geek, Overflight is a fun new app for iPhone, iPad, and Appl...
Why it matters: Indie App Spotlight: ‘Overflight’ lets you glance at... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The British superstar performed the first of six concerts in Mexico City on July 31, on a night that sealed his love for the Latin American country.
Billboard reports: ‘¡Viva México!’ Harry Styles Kicks Off His GNP... — this is making waves across platforms.
Researchers at Technical University of Darmstadt and the GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research have succeeded for the first time in decelerating highly charged ions from the GSI accelerator to low energies and subsequently storing them in a Penning trap. They were also s...
Why it matters: Electron cooling tames highly charged ions in Penning... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
"Wild Inside" feels like the vérité version of the greatest children’s novel E.B. White never wrote.
Variety reports: ‘Wild Inside’ Review: The Story of the Central... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Les Savy Fav guitarist Seth Jabour will fill in on the band's upcoming tour.
The big picture: Modest Mouse Replaces Guitarist Simon O’Connor Amid Allegations — shows where the music business is headed.
AMD released Instella-MoE-16B-A3B, a fully open Mixture-of-Experts language model trained from scratch on Instinct MI300X and MI325X GPUs. It holds 16B total parameters but activates only 2.8B per token, using Gated MLA and FarSkip-Collective. AMD published weights from every ...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
The one-year extension comes amid Warner Bros. Discovery's attempted acquisition of Paramount Skydance. John Oliver Renews HBO Deal Through Late 2027 Chris Coplan
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
After a thrilling and dazzling Night of Champions, WWE travels to Minnesota for an epic WWE SummerSlam — a premium live event starting on Saturday, Aug. 1. The two-night event features six title bouts, including matches for the Women’s World Championship, World Heavyweight Cha...
The big picture: WWE SummerSlam 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Vin Diesel has read the script for the 11th “Fast & Furious” film, and he is singing its praises. “I just read the ‘Fast Forever’ script by [Michael Lesslie]. It is the best script I have read in decades,” Diesel wrote on Instagram. “I am still crying…” The post was shared alo...
The big picture: Vin Diesel Says ‘Fast Forever’ Has the ‘Best... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
See all the action from day two of Chicago's biggest music festival. Lollapalooza 2026 Friday Photo Gallery: Charli xcx, Smashing Pumpkins, Yungblud, Slayyyter Consequence Staff
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.
The big picture: Should you still buy your next smartphone —... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Ruthenium dioxide (RuO2) is a metal oxide that commonly serves as an important metallic conductor, quantum material and industrial electrocatalyst. While there have been debates surrounding the magnetic properties of RuO2, it is generally thought to be nonmagnetic in its bulk ...
The big picture: Unusual metal oxide shows signs of magnetism under... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
"So many young people now watch it" The post ‘Glee’ creator Ryan Murphy considering a reboot appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: ‘Glee’ creator Ryan Murphy considering a reboot reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Discover how to optimize transformer workloads using the NVIDIA Transformer Engine. This tutorial guides you through configuring fused GPU kernels, implementing FP8 delayed scaling, and benchmarking model performance. Learn to build and train efficient GPT-style causal languag...
Why it matters: Accelerating Transformer Training with NVIDIA Transformer Engine, Fused... raises questions about AI's role.
There are times when a physical connection will perform better than a Wi-Fi hotspot. Here's when you want to use USB tethering, and how.
Why it matters: What Is USB Tethering And How Do You... reshapes the tech landscape.
Fenix Flexin is best known as a member of Shoreline Mafia, a rap duo from Los Angeles. But he's recently found solo success with the track "Rubberz," which has climbed to number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100. Almost immediately, though, questions were raised about the song's ori...
Why it matters: Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop? may redefine how we interact with devices.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has also threatened to suspend Italy’s open-border Schengen agreement with Spain.
The big picture: Spain puts up a 1,600-foot sea barrier between... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The Social Media Victims Law Center accused the companies of creating addictive and dangerous platforms.
Engadget reports: Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google face wrongful death... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Nirmal Purja, the British-Nepali mountaineer whose renowned career was featured in the 2021 Netflix documentary 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible, died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan on Thursday, July 30, his company has confirmed. He was 43. Purja was one of 10 peopl...
The big picture: Nirmal Purja Dies In Avalanche: Celebrated Mountaineer Featured... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
It feels kind of alarming that Crimson Desert is continuing to put out such regular patches months on from its release. There seems to be something new practically every week! And this week is no different, as another update has arrived in the action RPG that will please the m...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Trump also asserted in his Truth Social post that he would keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current role.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
Next year, the iPhone will be turning 20 – and Apple is heavily rumored to be working on a radical new design to celebrate. Many have expected this to come in the form of iPhone 19 Pro (more likely to be called iPhone 20 to align with the anniversary), but I think there’s one ...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Days after nostalgic MSG run, jam band provides Fenway Park with the biggest "bust out" in Phistory
The big picture: See Phish Bust Out XTC’s ‘Melt the Guns’... — is making waves across platforms.
NYU researchers have made microscopic oil droplets in water do something usually reserved for living cells: change shape in complex, controllable ways and even engulf their surroundings.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Thick smoke from massive wildfires has been spreading in North America and Europe once again in 2026. The health impacts of breathing this particle-filled air are becoming well known, but wildfires' influence on the weather is less widely recognized.
Phys.org reports: Four ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “The Executioners,” the finale of “Cape Fear,” now streaming on Apple TV. Nothing good ever happens on a houseboat in a “Cape Fear” adaptation — just ask Juliette Lewis. In Martin Scorsese’s 1991 version — for which she was nomina...
The big picture: Juliette Lewis on Fiery ‘Cape Fear’ Finale, ‘Nostalgic’... — is generating industry buzz.
Unlike most of his peers, the lead singer of the world’s greatest rock and roll band has never been one for looking back, even at the recent past. There’s a scene in one of the countless Rolling Stones documentaries in which that singer — Mick Jagger — and drummer Charlie Watt...
The big picture: The Rolling Stones ‘Behind the Song’: See Mick... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The instrument arrived with a note reading: "If there's a song in it you'll find it" The post Warren Ellis shares story of guitar gifted to him by Glen Hansard: “Everyone Glen crossed in life was richer for the experience” appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
The actor, nominated for an Emmy for his performance, also delves into the mental and physical preparation to play the serial killer and what caused him to be afraid of the role.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Charlie Hunnam Adopted Kittens While Filming ‘Monster’ to... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
iPhone stickers are a clever way to make conversations more personal and fun, but a good sticker library requires creating new and deleting old, overused ones.
Engadget reports: How to create and delete stickers on your... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
UPDATE, with Trump statement: President Donald Trump is sticking with his go-to explanation of vandalism for the peeling lining of the Reflecting Pool that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has concluded was the result of the no-bid contractor’s botched installation. On Truth Social...
Why it matters: Donald Trump Disagrees “100%” With U.S. Attorney Jeanine... signals where Hollywood is headed.
"The Iran and Ukraine wars may be connecting."
The big picture: Welcome to the mega-war: Mideast and European conflicts... — signals changing business strategies.
An attacker drained 1,196 Bitcoin addresses in 41 minutes on July 30, taking 1,082.65 BTC worth about $70.2 million at the time. Galaxy Research mapped the sweep and tied it to a firmware flaw in Coldcard, the Bitcoin-only hardware wallet made by Canadian firm Coinkite. A Mar...
The Hacker News reports: Coldcard Hardware Wallet Flaw Linked to $70 Million... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.
President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.
Bottom line from BBC World: this affects international relations.
Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning TV producer and a studio executive in charge of production on such films as On Golden Pond, The Muppet Movie and Raise The Titanic, died July 22 in Palm Desert. He was 96. His death was announced by his family. A cause was not disclosed. A ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The leadership of Fifa is publicly questioned by football's governing bodies in Europe, North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Why it matters: Call for 'full review' as pressure grows on... affects international relations.
Billionaire Michael Dell reminisced about the early days of his company, sharing an early quarterly earnings report that showed the then-startup making nearly $135,000 in just three months. Dell says that that document changed his life, as it convinced his parents that he no l...
The big picture: Dell founder shows how a $100 billion empire... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning producer known for his work as an executive in charge of productions like “The Muppet Movie,” “On Golden Pond” and “Hickey & Boggs,” died July 22 in Palm Desert, California. He was 96. O’Connor’s death was confirmed to Variety by his family...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Lollapalooza’s 2026 lineup stretches far beyond the eight stages scattered throughout Chicago’s Grant Park. As Lorde, Charli xcx, Jennie, Tate McRae, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Summit, Olivia Dean and The xx take the stage, dozens of brands are setting up their own miniature ...
The big picture: Inside Lollapalooza’s Biggest Brand Activations: From Nütrl Vodka... — is generating industry buzz.
I don't need to tell you how badly the games industry is doing, right? Badly in the sense of a handful of people desperate to continue making millions are laying off workers by the tens of thousands, with a new layoff story seemingly every week, of course. There's money to be ...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
A bootleg of Spider-Man: Brand New Day was up on X for over seven hours before eventually being pulled. During that time, it reached over 5.9 million accounts and accumulated over 143,000 likes. Other accounts have reposted the leaked film, but none have lasted particularly lo...
The Verge reports: Spider-Man: Brand New Day leak racks up millions... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
For archaeologists, the Coëby cemetery in Brittany, France, is a gold mine for research. It contains several prehistoric stone monuments and earth mounds. In a new study of two unusually large mounds, scientists may have stumbled upon a rare style of funerary monument.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Lollapalooza is streaming live on Disney+ and Hulu for the first time this year. Lorde, Charli xcx, Jennie, Tate McRae, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Summit, Olivia Dean and The xx take the stage throughout the four day fest, which runs from July 30 – Aug 2 in Chicago’s Grant Pa...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
“Music at the funeral will be provided by Glen’s friends and family," the singer-songwriter's family said.
Why it matters: Glen Hansard’s Family Announces Public Memorial and Funeral... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
On X, Sam Altman said a "cool use case" for ChatGPT was for parents to generate podcasts' about their children's lives.
Mashable reports: Sam Altman suggests parents generate AI podcasts about... — this could change how developers build software.
While researching for a retrospective, the historical YouTuber account came across inconsistencies with the record-breaking Zelda tally
Kotaku reports: Did You Know Gaming Disputes Metacritic’s Ocarina Of... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Tony Pontius reportedly told him he wanted "nothing to do with" the controversial 'We Will Dance Again' The post Boy George parts ways with “gutless” record label manager who refused to release pro-Israel song appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Boy George parts ways with “gutless” record label... shows where the music business is headed.
Digital Foundry has taken a closer look at the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to see how it’s improved from a technical standpoint, with the analysis covering frame rate, resolution, and more. We also get to see how it compares to the original Nintendo...
Nintendo Everything reports: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
With a setlist that leaned heavily on BRAT and her excellent new album Music, Fashion, Film, Charli and her team executed a near perfect-production. Charli xcx’s Lollapalooza Set Made Me Think There Might Be a God Jonah Krueger
The big picture: Charli xcx’s Lollapalooza Set Made Me Think There... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The 'Diplomat' star, now Emmy-nominated for season three, talks Hal Wyler’s shifting loyalties, messy ambition and the thrill of a series that keeps evolving.
The big picture: How Rufus Sewell Found a TV Role Worth... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Apple's CarPlay is a convenient way to listen to music or safely use navigation, but it can be a finnicky system that requires the occasional troubleshooting.
Why it matters: Apple CarPlay isn't working in your car? Here's... is one to watch for the industry.
When a movie makes more than $1.4 billion at the box office and earns eight Academy Award nominations, the studio is going to want to make a sequel. Such was the case with Warner Bros. and “Barbie.” But time is running out for the studio to put Margot Robbie back in pink. In a...
Why it matters: ‘Barbie’ Sequel Stalls as David Zaslav Won’t Approve... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.
Why it matters: Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo,... affects international relations.
The Emmy winner wore mostly all-black outfits while promoting the fourth film in the Tom Holland-led franchise, leading fans to wild speculation.
Why it matters: Did Zendaya Just Troll the Internet With Her... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Final Fantasy 7 is the game that never seems to end. That's not just because the original PS1 release is filled with things to do, it's because of the subsequent follow-ups that came as part of the Final Fantasy 7 Compilation. It's also because of the whole remake thing that S...
The big picture: "I sense immense expectations": Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Beast Of Reincarnation is one of many AAA titles that have reportedly made their way into pirates' hands before their official release dates in 2026
The big picture: Game Freak’s Beast Of Reincarnation Reportedly Leaked By... — may set a new standard for the genre.
Linda Blair, the Exorcist star-turned-animal rescue activist, says she’s doing fine after her Southern California property was searched by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control yesterday regarding a reported kennel operation. Animal control officials, al...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
The two Chicago natives reportedly spoke for around 40 minutes during a private audience The post Patti Smith meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican: “A spark was lit” appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.
The project comes as the 95-year-old legend gears up for a new metal album and set at September's Riot Fest. William Shatner Announces Spoken Word Album Love & Other Mysteries Chris Coplan
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
OpenAI's refutation of the Unit Distance Conjecture has sparked a wave of AI-assisted advances in mathematics. Fields Medal winner Timothy Gowers says GPT 5.6 Pro solved two problems he had spent considerable time working on, each on its first attempt. He warns of the "possibl...
Why it matters: AI keeps cracking unsolved math problems, and mathematicians... raises questions about AI's role.
Strict regulations have prevented continental U.S. beekeepers from participating in the lucrative organic honey market, but new research finds that bees' actual habits make certain rules too extreme. The findings potentially provide evidence for federal agencies to ease restri...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Knocking boots with companions has become an RPG tradition, but does it really add anything?
The big picture: The great RPG debate: Do RPGs really need... — may set a new standard for the genre.
This $9 NFC key requires you to physically scan it to unlock distracting apps on your phone.
Why it matters: This $9 key physically locks your most addictive... could change how developers build software.
xAI filed a lawsuit a few days ago to prevent Minnesota's law banning 'nudify' apps from taking effect.
Engadget reports: Judge refuses xAI's request to stop a Minnesota... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called scenes in Ceuta "shocking".
Why it matters: Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries... has global implications.
Some of WWE’s biggest names are battling in Minneapolis this weekend. Here’s how to watch the two-day event online
Rolling Stone reports: Where to Stream WWE SummerSlam 2026 Online for... — this taps into a cultural moment.
The suspected source was removed within 90 minutes of organisers receiving the first reports The post Food stall shut down after dozens fall ill at Truck Festival 2026 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Food stall shut down after dozens fall ill... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Australian legends reunite onstage for first time since 2019 to perform their Murder Ballads duet
The big picture: See Kylie Minogue Join Nick Cave and the... — is making waves across platforms.
The automaker is gearing up to make some big changes to its EV line in the near future. Here's what to expect.
Bottom line from Engadget: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Tom Holland is back with a vengeance as the Marvel web-slinger in Sony's superhero feature that lands the best Friday sum of all time and is topping the impressive debut for 2021's 'No Way Home.'
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The FBI, the EPA, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have stopped short of officially blaming Iran for a spate of cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems, but consensus is that Iran is likely behind them. That, of course, hasn't stopped Donald Tr...
The Verge reports: Trump blames Tim Walz for water hacks even... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Christopher Nolan's impressionistic remix of Homer's epic poem finds the man behind the myth.
Why it matters: Review: Yes, we're still arguing about Nolan's The... could change how developers build software.
Later this fall, Apple will be updating the Mac Studio for the first time since early 2025. That may be just over a year ago, but it’s significant for one main reason: the highest end Mac Studio is still M3 based, as Apple never made an Ultra version of the M4 chipset. Here’s ...
The big picture: Mac Studio: Here’s what Apple has in store... — is one to watch for the industry.
Retail gasoline prices are just 10% below this year’s peak in May, even though West Texas Intermediate is down 26%.
The big picture: Exxon, Chevron warn fuel prices to endure as... — hints at where the money is moving.
If you've been hesitating to upgrade to a modern platform because of the state of the PC hardware industry, this combo deal might be the one for you.
Why it matters: Score the ultimate AMD AM4 starter pack with... could change how developers build software.
The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.
Mashable reports: NYT Pips hints, answers for August 1, 2026 — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The degree of coordination between the two countries now appears to be the tightest in decades, which has raised the stakes for traders betting against the yen.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
Uber has partnered with — and in some cases made direct investments in — about 30 autonomous vehicle companies over the past two years. Here's the list and the latest on the partnerships.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.
BBC World reports: India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun... — this demands attention beyond borders.
The ancient Egyptian god of the moon had two very different faces: a crescent-beaked white bird and a silver-coated baboon. Now, researchers think they may have found the common thread connecting them all.
The big picture: Moonlight-like fur and feathers may explain Egyptian god... — advances our understanding of the world.
SATURDAY AM: This weekend, it’s a game of Marvel trying to beat Marvel at the weekend box office. Spider-Man: Brand New Day continued to post an all-time record opening day/previews yesterday with $168M, feasibly outstripping the previous first day record owned by Avengers: En...
Deadline reports: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Sets All-Time First-Day High... — this is generating industry buzz.
While the company's minimum OS specifications officially say 4GB, most PC builders know that 16GB is the bare minimum for a smooth experience on Windows 11. However, the memory chip shortage and the resurgence of 8GB laptops are likely forcing Microsoft to optimize Windows.
Why it matters: Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 fly on... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The conglomerate that Warren Buffett built rallied to an eight-month high this week. There could be more gains ahead if they play catch up with the S&P 500.
CNBC reports: Berkshire Hathaway shares hit eight-month high — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The stream of ejected material could stretch for several miles into space and remain visible to telescopes for tens of minutes.
The big picture: A dead SpaceX rocket that’s been adrift for... — reflects a broader economic trend.
After working for a department store, she switched to archaeology and made important discoveries about prehistoric clothes and gender roles.
The big picture: Olga Soffer, Fashion Maven Who Studied Caveman Couture,... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
With GameShare becoming an important part of Nintendo Switch 2, we’ve put together a complete list of games that support the feature. We’ll be updating this post over time as well. GameShare is brand new for Nintendo Switch 2. With the feature, select titles allow you to play ...
Nintendo Everything reports: List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games that... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
A field report from OpenAI and academic partners shows coding agents can modernize neglected research software, with speedups of up to 60x. But the systems are "eloquent, convincing, and confidently wrong in ways that are easy to miss," participants say. The effort shifts from...
The Decoder reports: AI coding agents can modernize research software but... — this raises questions about AI's role.
Trump said “we just want to win” in Iran and signaled that he expected U.S. military action to continue for some time.
The big picture: After Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, Kuwait... — may shift market dynamics.
The Biden administration took steps to shield workers from extreme temperatures. The Trump administration is taking a gentler approach with employers.
NY Times Science reports: Trump Administration Is Undoing Plans to Boost Workplace... — this advances our understanding of the world.
A critical vulnerability in the Active Storage framework can allow an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files from a Rails application, and potentially escalate to remote code execution (RCE). [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this highlights growing cyber threats.
Trump Media and Technology Group's new paid data service launched Aug. 1, selling faster access to top Truth Social posts from President Donald Trump and more.
CNBC reports: Trump Media's new paid data service goes live,... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
On Episode 221 of This Week In Space, Tariq Malik and guest host Rick Jenet of the National Space Society talk about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13, which survived reentry intact enough to float.
Why it matters: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 221 —... opens new research frontiers.
Uber and Waymo are increasingly at odds about the autonomous future, including in a labor battle over mass AV deployment in Washington, D.C.
CNBC reports: Within Uber-Waymo split, a key labor battle over... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Charli appears at first festival date following the release of Music, Fashion, Film
The big picture: Lollapalooza 2026 Day Two: Smashing Pumpkins, Charli XCX... — shows where the music business is headed.
Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are squaring off in one of the most contentious primaries of the year
Why it matters: The Michigan Senate Primary Is a Battle for... could define this era of music.
This article contains so many spoilers from Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man finds himself with a bit of a conundrum. He’s heard about something called V-Max, something that a mysterious body-jumper is attacking the...
Why it matters: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Shows How to Do... signals changes in media consumption.
Knowing exactly what your student needs for the school year ahead is next to impossible. Sure, you'll probably nail the essentials, but there will likely be a few items you forgot to buy, or didn't think they'd need to have. We're pulling our weight during the back-to-school s...
The big picture: The Verge’s 2026 back-to-school shopping guide — reshapes the tech landscape.
If you’re looking to cut back on screen time and get a little more active, here’s a roundup of the apps that might help.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
A number of major Chinese smartphone makers have adopted silicon carbon batteries in their handsets, and now Samsung has embraced it in the new Fold lineup.
Engadget reports: What is a silicon carbon battery and is... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Beast of Reincarnation is an interesting action RPG. Developed by Game Freak, the studio behind the beloved Pokemon series, it's a chance for the developer to step out from Pikachu's enormous shadow and create something fresh. If you're looking to give it a chance, you can pre...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.
"Courage is a consistent factor of most hit titles."
PC Gamer reports: The games industry's 'fear of risk is currently... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
The dinosaurs may not have starved through a years-long winter. New evidence suggests a blanket of ultrafine impact dust set the planet on fire within hours.
Bottom line from Space.com: this opens new research frontiers.
On Aug. 1, 1968, NASA canceled the production of its Saturn V moon rocket, one year before the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, spelling the end of the Apollo program due to budget concerns.
Why it matters: On this day in space! Aug. 1, 1968:... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A security researcher has demonstrated a worm-like attack on Microsoft Copilot for Word: invisible prompt injections hidden in documents spread automatically into new files every time they're reused. Microsoft confirmed the issue but failed to fix it after 144 days and two att...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this could accelerate the AI arms race.
A brewing "super" El Nino cycle is poised to unleash heat waves, floods and drought worldwide, with the effects amplified by long-term human-caused climate change.
Phys.org reports: Pacific cloud brightening could weaken El Nino, but... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Savannah Guthrie issued a new plea for information on Saturday, after authorities released two ransom notes received in the days after her mother Nancy’s disappearance six months ago. Guthrie wrote on Instagram, “We are begging for help. We are desperate. We need someone to co...
Deadline reports: Savannah Guthrie Posts New Message Following Release Of... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Yesterday the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Vogue magazine announced that designer John Galliano, who has sometimes been as personally controversial as he is professionally influential, will be the 2027 honoree of the celebrated Met Gala next spring. Apparently it was not a d...
The big picture: Anna Wintour Conferred With Jewish Leaders And Rabbis... — is generating industry buzz.
NASA’s Curiosity rover has entered a Martian valley covered by an astonishing “sea” of tiny polygon-shaped fractures. The honeycomb patterns, each only a few inches wide, stretch across the landscape and even wrap around a nearby 20-foot-tall butte.
Why it matters: NASA’s Curiosity rover finds a mysterious honeycomb landscape... opens new research frontiers.
Gaining an edge on prediction markets requires speed and skills beyond just reading the odds on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
The big picture: Looking at just the odds isn’t enough. How... — hints at where the money is moving.
From premium Shark and Dyson offerings to random Amazon devices, these mini fans will make your sweaty summer a little more managable.
TechCrunch reports: What’s the best handheld mini fan? — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
As loneliness and screen fatigue grow, a new kind of gathering space is booming—one built on curiosity instead of caffeine.
The big picture: A loneliness epidemic is creating a new type... — may shift market dynamics.
The attack comes as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
BBC World reports: Nine killed in strikes on Kyiv, as Ukraine... — this has global implications.
Primordial black holes may occasionally pass through white dwarf stars and trigger enormous Type Ia supernova explosions. Researchers found that these events could explain chemical patterns seen in supernova remnants, nearby explosions, and stars across the Milky Way.
Why it matters: Tiny black holes may be secretly exploding stars... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
ByteDance just shipped Seedance 2.5, an AI video model that produces video and audio together in one go. Each clip runs up to 30 seconds, three times what Google's Gemini Omni Flash puts out. Users can feed in dozens of images, videos, and audio files as reference. For ad team...
Why it matters: ByteDance's Seedance 2.5 generates 30-second video clips with... marks a new chapter in AI development.
Meeting was "a conversation between two people discovering they were old friends, sharing memories woven from words and music, dreams, visions, and hopes," Vatican undersecretary writes
Why it matters: Patti Smith Meets Pope Leo XIV: ‘A Moment... taps into a cultural moment.
The AI boom is threatening white-collar, entry-level jobs—but the Nvidia CEO says it's creating a six-figure opportunity for electricians and construction workers.
The big picture: Jensen Huang says ‘a lot’ of six-figure jobs... — hints at where the money is moving.
Netflix's Head of Film Acquisitions confirmed in an email that the film went missing when stuff was taken from the LA office
Bottom line from Kotaku: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
New policies that apply to mortgages for condos take effect Aug. 3, and some experts are sounding the alarm that buyers may see delays or denials.
CNBC reports: Buying a condo with a mortgage may soon... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Your smartphone photos can look way better. If you're willing to put in a little extra work, use third party apps and spend a bit of time editing, it's possible to take photos that - under the right circumstances - can rival dedicated digital cameras. I post a lot of smartphon...
Why it matters: You could be taking way better photos on... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Hardware obsoletion or ended support are significant considerations when buying a new laptop, so just how long can you expect a new MacBook to last?
The big picture: How long is a new MacBook actually supposed... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Texas Department of State Health Services have reported a likely case of soft tick-borne relapsing fever (STRF) in an Austin-area resident. Now, they highlight the growing risk of exposure to infected ticks in urban and residen...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
The Swiss festival makes the city and visiting cineasts roar to life in the hunt for old and new film gems, and its public face and mascot is a key symbol for its artistic director: "The leopard goes where it wants."
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Sci-fantasy shooter Warframe is the sexy cyborg fruit of 13 years of updates and expansions, encompassing scores upon scores of quests, areas, plotlines, systems and characters, together with a huge quantity of player-made art. Much of Warframe's original design still exists w...
Why it matters: What if Stop Killing Games win? Anthem, SpaceCraft... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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