Venture capital founder Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger acquire Mark Walter's stake in Los Angeles Lakers at valuation of more than $12 billion.
CNBC reports: Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner buy Los Angeles Lakers... — this signals changing business strategies.
Peakvox has announced that its new game Kesu-Ji will be coming to Nintendo Switch, with a release window set for Fall 2026. Kesu-Ji is a puzzle and action game centered around merge mechanics, featuring six different game modes, including Puzzle, Action, and Shooting. Players ...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is aiming to spend up to $20 million on equipping officers and agents with specialized gloves that deliver painful electric shocks. These plans were outlined in a notice published by the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, with ...
The big picture: ICE wants to give agents electrified gloves that... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Mesh, an AI-powered contacts app and relationship manager from Automattic is now an Android app.
TechCrunch reports: Mesh, Automattic’s CRM for everyone, comes to Android — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
These three artists reached the runner-up spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with songs bearing their names — but not any of their musical contributions.
The big picture: How Three Artists Scored No. 2 Hot 100... — could define this era of music.
The controversy surrounding Fenix Flexin and Tyga is overshadowing a broader shift toward hip-hop’s own dance-floor history
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.
Why it matters: Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access... may shift market dynamics.
Home Depot's CEO, Ted Decker, is taking a temporary medical leave of absence that's expected to last a few months.
The big picture: Home Depot CEO taking temporary medical leave, two... — hints at where the money is moving.
"It'll be good to see the old guys again," Blackmore told fans on Instagram about their one-off reunion plan. "But it's kind of frightening. I've been playing acoustic guitar for 25 years"
The big picture: Ritchie Blackmore Set to Play With Deep Purple... — is making waves across platforms.
Amazon is fully stepping back from MMOs. After saying last year that it would be halting "a significant amount" of its work on first-party AAA games, "specifically around MMOs," Amazon will be handing over live operations of Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark in the West to other...
The Verge reports: Amazon gets out of the MMO game — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
AI notetaking hardware has taken off over the past couple of years, with credit-card-sized devices, pendants, pins, and even transcribing earbuds all promising to capture your meetings and turn them into summaries and action items. Now, a whole wave of wearables — rings especi...
Why it matters: Why Stream ring-maker Sandbar says the future of... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Hi! I'm Rick Lane, and you might remember me from such columns as Reality Bytes, RPS' erstwhile monthly goggle at the world of virtual reality. I've spent the last couple of years trapped between the second and third dimensions, my flattened body doomed to forever spin to face...
Why it matters: The Steam Frame needs to be more than... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Modern biomedicine increasingly relies on enormous amounts of image data. Although computers can do part of the analysis work, biologists often still need to look through the images themselves. This takes time.
Phys.org reports: New software tool Pixasonics turns biomedical images into... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
For more than two decades, the quasar PHL 1811 has been considered the prototype of a rare class of "intrinsically X-ray weak" quasars, thought to produce unusually little X-ray radiation. But in 2024, the Einstein Probe spacecraft caught the object in a bright X-ray flare. In...
Why it matters: Famous oddball quasar isn't X-ray weak after all,... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A game popular in Colombia, a person’s nationality, an icon of the Virgin Mary, spoken mantras — it’s details like these that gave Emmy-nominated “Pluribus” star Carlos Manuel Vesga the foundation on which to build his character, Manousos. Colombian star of TV, film and the st...
The big picture: How ‘Pluribus’ Star Carlos Manuel Vesga Built Manousos’... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
After making AI tools widely accessible for employees, leaders are putting caps on usage and retraining staff to understand small and cheaper models can often do the job.
The big picture: CIOs and CTOs spent years lauding AI. Now,... — may shift market dynamics.
An online petition accusing Pete Hoekstra of diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic affairs has garnered more than 60,000 signatures.
The big picture: Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsion — has global implications.
Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.
The big picture: Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane,... — affects international relations.
Trump admin claims New York suing Kalshi created "market emergency."
Ars Technica reports: US tries to override New York gambling laws,... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Traffic is about 90% lower than the daily average of 130 ships that transited Hormuz before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
The big picture: Strait of Hormuz ship traffic near three-month low... — reflects a broader economic trend.
From The Jaynetts to Nicki French to the Shop Boyz, Hot 100 history is full of one-hit wonders whose lone chart stop was to the runner-up spot.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
The Mexican American star opens up about her new LP Baraja Bendita, fighting for her community, and representing with Selena Gomez and Karol G
Why it matters: Becky G Wasn’t Afraid to Make This Album... taps into a cultural moment.
Preorders for the Pixel 11 Pro at Amazon come with a free $200 Amazon gift card.
The big picture: Preorder the new Pixel 11 Pro from Amazon... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The new record surpasses the previous official hydrogen combustion title set in 2004 by more than double the speed.
BBC Science reports: Watch: Hydrogen car breaks land speed record at... — this advances our understanding of the world.
EXCLUSIVE: Neal Huff (Fallout, A Murder at the End of the World), Gaby Hoffmann (Transparent, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere), and Sky Yang (Last Days, Rebel Moon) will star in The Best of Us, the upcoming Paramount+ limited series from writers Tobias Lindholm and Frank ...
Why it matters: Neal Huff, Gaby Hoffmann & Sky Yang Join... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
“Boys for Life,” the R-rated comedy movie from Tyler Falbo, has set its ensemble cast. Alex Wolff, Will Angus, Billy Langdon, Liam Cullagh, Chester Collins and Eilise Patton will star in the Paramount Primal film, which, as Variety broke in July, will open theatrically on Apri...
Variety reports: ‘Boys for Life’ Cast: Alex Wolff, Will Angus... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
If you've got a jumble of HDMI cables behind your entertainment center, one of these devices might help.
Engadget reports: HDMI splitter vs. HDMI switch: How are they... — this is one to watch for the industry.
“I’m not scared of whatever comes next,” actress said. “I’m at peace with it”
The big picture: Jenna Fischer, Kiernan Shipka, More Stars Support Lucy... — shows where the music business is headed.
After the incidents in Bab el-Mandeb and the Gulf of Oman, President Donald Trump on Truth Social wrote of the Strait of Hormuz, "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!"
Why it matters: Houthi attack kills six in Red Sea; Trump... signals changing business strategies.
STAY of all ages can pick up this illustrated biography, which tells the story of how the K-pop idols came together and found success.
The big picture: A Stray Kids Children’s Book Just Dropped Online... — taps into a cultural moment.
Marking the franchise’s return to turn-based RPGs and its debut in HD-2D visuals, Final Fantasy Resonance is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on October 22, 2026, and has just received an extended gameplay video showcasing several details from the game. A 16-minute video...
The big picture: Final Fantasy Resonance reveals extended gameplay — is generating hype in the community.
Google's offering trade-in deals, bundle savings, and free subscriptions across the new Pixel 11 family, Pixel Watch 5, and Nest smart home devices.
Mashable reports: Want the new Pixel 11? The Google Store... — this is one to watch for the industry.
About half of 215 surveyed members of the Society of Breast Imaging already use FDA-approved AI tools for breast cancer detection, but the results fall short of expectations. Only 35 percent report lower recall rates, while 59 percent had expected them. The gap between promise...
Why it matters: AI tools for breast cancer detection fall short... marks a new chapter in AI development.
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert is planned to come out on Switch 2 in 2027. In fact, the developer behind the huge hit--which has sold over 4 million copies on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S--has a rough release window sometime between January and June. The ope...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Dawn of War 4 has been delayed to the tail-end of this year, so the developers at King Art games can "further refine the experience ahead of launch." Read more
The big picture: Dawn of War 4 gets a release date... — is generating hype in the community.
Fourth-year veterinary students matched—and experienced clinicians outperformed—an AI-enabled digital stethoscope in diagnosing heart murmurs and arrhythmias in cats and dogs, according to a new study from North Carolina State University. The study emphasizes the importance of...
Why it matters: Human clinicians outperform AI stethoscope in diagnosing pet... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
University of Bristol–led researchers have identified a naturally occurring gut molecule that could strengthen chickens' immune response against a wide range of bacterial infections. This development, published today, Aug. 12, in The Journal of Immunology, offers a major step ...
Why it matters: Immune 'reprogramming' could protect poultry from deadly diseases... opens new research frontiers.
Two out of three major labels are still suing AI-music giant Suno, but the company is partnering with the fourth-largest music company, BMG, on new models
Why it matters: Amidst AI-Music War, Suno Finds Another Industry Partner... is making waves across platforms.
Tesla wants to build a massive solar factory in Texas, but first it wants the state to chip in to defray the costs.
Why it matters: Tesla wants to build a $10B solar factory... reshapes the tech landscape.
Form Energy has landed Google and Crusoe as customers. Now, it has raised $750 million to expand manufacturing to deliver its massive, 100-hour batteries.
Why it matters: Form Energy raises $750M to build more 100-hour... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The American Film Market will have an expanded footprint for its upcoming edition with a new space, AFM House, dedicated to programming for its second annual Innovation Hub. AFM House will be located at The Pavilion at Century Park, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, across from the Fa...
Deadline reports: American Film Market 2026 Expands With AFM House,... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Trump officials may be considering a tax break for homeowners selling their primary residence in the lead up to the midterm elections.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
A $500 billion Wall Street push could route insurance and pension capital into GPU-backed infrastructure as Big Tech leans harder on debt.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
Central America Music Market celebrated its third edition in Panama, reaffirming its position as a strategic hub for music in the region.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
Why it matters: Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.
The big picture: LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn... — could reshape the global order.
Online conflict tends to advance social movements rather than undermine them, according to new research from McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Natsume today announced a delay for Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea. On all platforms – including Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch – the game will now ship on October 15, 2026. Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea was previously announced for a September 24, 2026 launch. That amounts t...
Nintendo Everything reports: Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea delayed, new trailer — this signals what players want next.
Security researchers have disclosed new "Plug and Pwn" attacks that abuse the Windows Plug and Play feature to trigger Windows into installing vulnerable or insecure vendor software and gain SYSTEM privileges. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
Project Sirius, the upcoming The Witcher project rumored to be a multiplayer game, is undergoing its latest chapter of upheaval. According to Kotaku, nine people were laid off from Project Sirius developer The Molasses Flood, which is now part of CD Projekt Red. An additio...
Why it matters: Mysterious Witcher Game Project Sirius Undergoes More Changes... is generating hype in the community.
The historic gift to a University of Washington research institute lands as the federal government retreats from funding science.
Why it matters: Gates Foundation’s $540 million gift to science comes... hints at where the money is moving.
Signals ride on waves of one kind or another: light, sound, radio. But new carriers are needed to relay information in next-generation devices. Disturbances or waves in magnetic materials called magnons could be an efficient option—if scientists can tame them.
Why it matters: Spontaneous magnons synchronize with external signals at room... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Dylan Meyer writes and directs the film about two besties who accidentally come into possession of an experimental drug that gives them special powers.
Why it matters: ‘The Wrong Girls’ Review: Kristen Stewart and Alia... is generating industry buzz.
From the '90s and the 2000s, Disney produced cheap direct-to-video sequels of their most iconic properties. Measured against the sequels of today, these weird cash-ins feel oddly prescient.
The big picture: How Disney’s Direct-to-Video Sequels Paved the Way for... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
From Neon, Dylan Meyer's effervescent directorial debut is a breath of fresh air.
Why it matters: ‘The Wrong Girls’ Review: Kristen Stewart and Alia... is generating industry buzz.
EXCLUSIVE: “To be or not to be an actor. That is the question,” states an overly-dramatic Mark in the first trailer for the final run of Son of a Critch. Unfortunately, life isn’t going to make it easy, and he’s soon working as a giant hot dog mascot and, in his own words, “ha...
The big picture: ‘Son Of A Critch’: Trailer For Final Season... — could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: Documentary+ has acquired WrestleHer, a major nonfiction series on the rise of girls’ high school wrestling, one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. The 11-part series, produced by Substance, will premiere on Documentary+ and Allez! Sports on September 10, jus...
The big picture: Documentary+ Pins Hopes On ‘WrestleHer,’ Nonfiction Platform’s Biggest... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Big Shot Pictures has announced movie executive and producer Adam Rosenberg as its new head of film. Rosenberg will lead the family entertainment company’s feature film development and production, leveraging its multi-year deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. “Adam is a dy...
Why it matters: Big Shot Pictures Appoints Adam Rosenberg as Head... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The world is waiting for them. GO! CBS has revealed the contestants for this fall’s “The Amazing Race” Season 39, and after last year’s “Big Brother”-themed pairings, the partners are back to being civilians. The 13 teams this time out include two women’s pro athletes, as well...
Variety reports: ‘The Amazing Race’ Reveals Season 39 Contestants; New... — this is generating industry buzz.
This article contains plot spoilers from 007 First Light. Nearly three months after its launch, 007 First Light is a decided hit for its developer and publisher IO Interactive, earning largely positive critical and user reviews while selling over three million copies in less t...
The big picture: 007 First Light’s Cast Shares the Secrets Behind... — reflects shifting cultural trends.
The Mexican-American singer discusses women artists being pitted against each other in Billboard’s exclusive clip of her CBS Mornings interview.
Billboard reports: Becky G Insists She & Karol G Are... — this could define this era of music.
Google wasn't first to make a foldable Android phone, but the company's Pixel Fold series is now an established player with unique traits compared to its competitors. For one, it popularized the passport-style design years ago, being more wide than tall - something that Samsun...
Bottom line from The Verge: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Smilegate, the developer of South Korean MMO Lost Ark will be taking control of the Western servers that were previously run by Amazon Game Studios. Likewise, FireSpark will be taking control of Throne and Liberty's servers. Though, the transition will cause some disruption an...
The big picture: Amazon are getting out of the MMO game,... — signals what players want next.
The war has been put on hold until December.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
After years of job market hell, around two-thirds of U.S. employers are now planning to hire again—they’re looking for marketers, HR and tech workers.
The big picture: The majority of U.S. employers say they plan... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
The new Tonies x Pokémon collection is available for pre-order at Walmart and the Tonies website.
The big picture: Pokémon is coming to Toniebox, and pre-orders just... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Google added a neat new way to communicate notifications without seeing the screen on Pixel 11 Pro, but it's only on Pro.
Why it matters: Google Pixel 11 Pros HiLight feature is a... reshapes the tech landscape.
New images from the James Webb telescope show a galaxy with a trio of supermassive black holes. Two of them appear to be locked in a tight tango.
The big picture: Telescope Spots Two Black Holes on the Cusp... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
SpaceXAI seems to be in the process of repairing Grok’s reputation. From the recent Cursor acquisition to yesterday’s Grok Bot agent release, the company is getting more serious about its models. Today’s Grok 4.6 release builds on that effort with what SpaceXAI says is intelli...
Why it matters: SpaceXAI releases Grok 4.6, claiming GPT-5.6 Sol and... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The new app launches with Facebook's AI creator assistant built into it, providing creators with personalized recommendations based on their content style, performance, audience engagement, and goals.
TechCrunch reports: Facebook officially rolls out its standalone Creator Studio... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
For investors who suspect Amazon could be range-bound for the next seven weeks, consider a “jade lizard.”
CNBC reports: Amazon shares appear stuck in a rut. Trader... — this may shift market dynamics.
A data center GPU has become more expensive because of the AI boom enabled by unprecedented data center buildouts — shocking. Nvidia's RTX 6000 Pro Blackwell is now twice as costly as it was last year at the time of its launch, and 20% more expensive than even a couple of mont...
Tom's Hardware reports: Nvidia doubles RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell's MSRP to... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
“I was so grateful and so excited to be there that my game face was on. I wasn’t asking for one sip of water,” the actress said of her start as a child actor.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Jenna Ortega on Why She’d Go “All Day”... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
After weeks of controversy and speculation, music company D'Addario has admitted that AI, specifically Suno, was used as part of a recent promotional video. For nearly two weeks, the company has denied the allegations, even as evidence piled up against it. It offered various e...
The Verge reports: Guitar company D’Addario admits that AI music was... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Two decades after his application to the bank, OpenAI is recruiting Wall Street veterans and teaching AI to do the work of junior bankers.
Fortune reports: Sam Altman thinks working at Goldman Sachs ‘sounds... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Three data sources tell the same story: Google's Gemini is losing AI market share. Pangram reports a drop from 12 to 1.9 percent, while OpenAI holds over 50 percent, and Anthropic grew from 4.3 to 14.9 percent. Similarweb and OpenRouter confirm the trend. The article Google's ...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
Place-based decarbonization schemes designed to help communities become more sustainable must involve local people earlier and consider the range of different community responses in their development if they are to be successful and gain fuller community support, researchers h...
Phys.org reports: Community involvement essential for local decarbonization schemes to... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The expansion will cost $15 and adds a whole new location to the open-world game
Kotaku reports: Ghost Of Yotei Expansion Coming This Fall, Will... — this signals what players want next.
The guest list at Willy Wonka’s factory is extending to Nicola Coughlan, Charithra Chandran, Samson Kayo, Christopher Chung, Kate Winslet and Helena Bonham Carter. These are the latest names to join the voice cast of Netflix’s Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, alongside previ...
Deadline reports: Nicola Coughlan, Charithra Chandran, Kate Winslet & More... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Some data center developers are suing local governments for passing temporary bans and moratorium, saying that they such moves violated their rights to due process and equal protection. This move has gotten one county to reverse their decision, while others are still fighting ...
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The first ever English translation of Alain Damasio’s Horde of the Counterwind (or, to give the book its original name La Horde du Contrevent) is going on sale later this year. The novel, a cult classic that is cited as one of the driving inspirations behind the acclaimed and ...
Why it matters: The "untranslatable" book that inspired Clair Obscur: Expedition... is generating hype in the community.
Google just launched the Pixel 11 series with a few shiny new features – literally. All four Pixel 11 devices are available for pre-order, during which some of the best deals come out.
Why it matters: Where to pre-order Pixel 11 series: $350 gift... is one to watch for the industry.
K-beauty has plenty of viral-worthy products to try, including an $18 sunscreen and a $25 cushion foundation that BTS has put on our radar.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
The American Film Market is expanding its scope with the launch of a new Los Angeles venue called The AFM House that will be site of its Innovation Hub. The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA), that produces the AFM, on Wed, announced the new venue located across fro...
Variety reports: American Film Market Expands With Launch of AFM... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Investors are still waiting for their share of the $250 million windfall, and VideoVerse co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav is now at the center of multiple legal cases.
TechCrunch reports: How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations... — this could change how developers build software.
Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor and a pack of rogue dinosaurs won’t be able to catch the web-slinging Spider-Man at the top of box office charts. Sony and Marvel’s comic book juggernaut “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is poised to dominate in North America during its third weekend of...
The big picture: Box Office: ‘End of Oak Street’ Targets $25... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
CoreWeave reported $2.58 billion in quarterly revenue, up 112% year over year.
Tom's Hardware reports: CoreWeave proves Nvidia's aging AI GPUs from 2020... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Most people underestimate how much light a pair of sunglasses blocks out. A typical dark pair removes around 80% to 90% of the visible light reaching the eye.
The big picture: How to enjoy the solar eclipse safely — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The use of nanoparticles in drug delivery offers key advantages: they can enable targeted drug delivery, protect active ingredients from premature degradation, extend their duration of action in the body and reduce side effects. However, as soon as nanoparticles come into cont...
Why it matters: What happens to nanoparticles when they enter the... opens new research frontiers.
EXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to Sundance dramedy Run Amok, the feature directorial debut of NB Mager. The Tandem Pictures and Greenmachine production stars Alyssa Marvin, Margaret Cho, Sophia Torres, Elizabeth Marvel, Bill ...
Deadline reports: Sundance Dark Comedy ‘Run Amok’ Gets North American... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Prime Video series follows Maria Sten's title character, a private investigator and former military colleague of Jack Reacher.
The big picture: ‘Neagley’ Trailer Brings ‘Reacher’-Style Action to the Windy... — could reshape the box office conversation.
North Korean hackers have been exploiting a Windows zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-68820) to target defense-sector companies as part of the Operation Dream Job campaign. [...]
The big picture: Lazarus hackers exploited Windows zero-day to target defense... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold is now available — here's all the preorder information you need to pick up the latest foldable Android.
Why it matters: Where to preorder the Google Pixel 11 Pro... reshapes the tech landscape.
Hackers who steal compromising images of you from social media and personal accounts are selling them on the dark web. Here's how to protect yourself.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Retail investors' access to information could take a hit at a time when they are more important than ever in financial markets.
The big picture: Small investors became a major stock market force.... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Bandai Namco released a new trailer for Tales of Eternia Remastered this morning, this time focusing on Reid, the game’s main protagonist. He begins his journey as a young hunter in the village of Rasheans in Inferia, before becoming involved in a major conflict to save the wo...
The big picture: Tales of Eternia Remastered gets new Reid character... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Amazon is still offering one of the best prices ever on AirPods Pro 3 down at nearly 25% off the list, and likely not for much longer. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some big-time offers on the (nearly 35% off) and the ongoing 2026 Best Buy Back to School sal...
Why it matters: Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro up to $540... could change how developers build software.
As of August 12, get 50% off the Google Pixelsnap Charger with Stand at Best Buy.
Why it matters: Keep your Google Pixel phone charged up with... reshapes the tech landscape.
If you're not yet using the digital wallet -- Apple Wallet or Google Wallet -- on your phone, there are some good reasons to start.
Engadget reports: The pros and cons of using a digital... — this could change how developers build software.
Google's new flagship Pixel series was just announced, and T-Mobile has plenty of preorder offers to choose from.
The big picture: Every Pixel 11 deal at T-Mobile right now:... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Peltz's relationship with Wendy's dates back to an activist campaign he led more than two decades ago.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
"It's a unique experience because you feel that you know where you are in space" The post Astrophysicist Brian May shares advice for viewing the solar eclipse appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this shows where the music business is headed.
Tech leaders say AI will drive down costs. But slow corporate adoption and the data center build-out create inflation pressures that complicate the Fed’s job.
The big picture: AI’s costly build-out complicates the Fed’s inflation fight — hints at where the money is moving.
We've got the scoop on where you can preorder the latest Google devices announced at Made by Google, including the Pixel 11 lineup and the Pixel Watch 5.
Why it matters: How to preorder every new Google Pixel device... may redefine how we interact with devices.
iOS 27 introduces a variety of new Home Screen widgets for apps, and Apple Calendar gets my standout favorite. Here are the details.
Why it matters: iOS 27 gives Apple Calendar my favorite new... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Department of Environment said 5km of the Kilkeel River in the Mournes area was impacted.
BBC Science reports: Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incident — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Before tropical cyclones can significantly strengthen, they generally must first become vertically aligned, with their rotating centers stacked through the atmosphere. New research using nearly three decades of NOAA Hurricane Hunter observations identifies four features that c...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
River and canal ships generate roughly a quarter of the world's shipping carbon dioxide emissions, according to new research published in Nature Climate Change. And that's despite the fact that these bodies of water make up less than 1% of Earth's total navigable waterways.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
AI firms quietly bulk buying rare books face resistance from booksellers.
Ars Technica reports: Booksellers suspect AI firms are buying and then... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
This is the latest zero-day released by security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, despite Microsoft publicly threatening to take legal action against them.
Why it matters: After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher... signals a shift in how we use technology.
UPDATE 12TH AUGUST 5.20PM: CD Projekt Red has confirmed the layoffs to Eurogamer. Read more
The big picture: Multiplayer Witcher spin-off Project Sirius hit by layoffs... — is generating hype in the community.
Fantasy RPG Soulframe's great advantage and possible curse is that it's from the studio behind Warframe, the free-to-play sci-fi bonanza that has kept chugging away since 2013, amid increasingly rocky prospects for live service games in general. Warframe continues to pull a cr...
Why it matters: "The world's becoming so bleak": How Soulframe hopes... signals what players want next.
Quest Marks, a veteran marketing executive who had a hand in promoting some of Bravo’s best-known programs, is joining The Shop, an entertainment-marketing boutique that helps devise trailers and promotional campaigns for some of the sector’s biggest venues. Marks will serve a...
Variety reports: Quest Marks, Former Bravo Marketer, Joins The Shop... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The HP Omnibook 3 16 with an AMD Ryzen 3 processor is down to just $449.99 at Amazon. That's a savings of over $200 or 33%.
The big picture: The budget-friendly HP Omnibook 3 16 laptop is... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Elon Musk says AI will make money disappear. But crypto billionaire Michael Saylor says he’s wrong for one key reason: ‘We're status-oriented animals’
Why it matters: Billionaire Michael Saylor says Elon Musk is wrong... may shift market dynamics.
“The clock’s ticking.” Prime Video has released the first full trailer for Reacher spinoff Neagley starring Maria Sten. Reprising her role as Frances Neagley, Sten takes on a dangerous cult to snare the killer of a longtime friend. “Looks like you had your hands full,” says Re...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
What in the world was Warner Bros thinking? In 2023 the studio canceled, shelved and ditched the finished animated/live action hybrid feature Coyote vs. Acme in favor of a tax writeoff rather than releasing the movie in theaters, or even streaming. This sort of corporate move ...
Deadline reports: ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: The Movie Warner Bros... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Reports of an unpublished manuscript spread fear and loathing. The truth turns out to be far less terrifying — and, perhaps, far less publishable.
The big picture: Relax, Hollywood, Nikki Finke Didn’t Write a Memoir — is generating industry buzz.
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood vet Joe Roth, the former Fox and Disney chairman, and his producing partner Jeff Kirschenbaum, are partnering with writers Cory Todd Hughes and Adrian Speckert to develop a feature adaptation of digital horror game Scary Teacher. Based on the hit franchise...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Affleck also directs and co-wrote the Netflix political thriller debuting Oct. 9.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
The Lenovo Legion 5a (2026) gaming laptop is on sale for $1,989.99 at Amazon. Here's what you need to know about this RTX 5060 rig.
Why it matters: Save $274 on the Lenovo Legion 5a OLED... is one to watch for the industry.
Make love and war.
PC Gamer reports: You can now cuddle Helldivers 2's beloved SEAF... — this signals what players want next.
Written by Samy Burch and directed by Dave Green, the movie also features Lana Condor, Luis Guzman and a plethora of beloved cartoon characters.
Why it matters: ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: Nearly-Shelved Looney Tunes Film... is generating industry buzz.
Amid a price hike on the Pixel 11 series, Google has delivered some solid trade-in values across the board on all four phones, including some pretty great values for older generations too.
9to5Google reports: Google’s Pixel 11 trade-ins top out at $1,000... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Pre-orders are FREE $200 gift card at Amazon, and Best Buy is also advertising ‘Google Pixelsnap Charger and Stand at $35 might be worth a closer look while it’s still live. More details below.
The big picture: Deals: Pixel 11/Pro pre-orders live at up to... — could change how developers build software.
A newly found black hole star, MoM‑BH*‑1, may finally explain James Webb Space Telescope's little red dots in the early universe.
Why it matters: New space object masquerades as a star the... reshapes the tech landscape.
As Apple battles ongoing supply constraints, availability of the MacBook Air is dwindling quickly. Here are the latest details on MacBook Air shortages across Apple and third-party retail partners.
9to5Mac reports: MacBook Air shortages are getting worse, here’s where... — this is one to watch for the industry.
The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.
Bottom line from BBC Business: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
With Sony ending disc support, many fear what that means for game preservation going forward.
Why it matters: Sony has 'zero understanding for what their customers... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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