The Oasis frontman said the bands “dress like estate agents and if they want bring it fucking on”, despite previously being friendly with the Manics The post Liam Gallagher says Manic Street Preachers and Suede are “both shit and lack swagger and style” appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Liam Gallagher says Manic Street Preachers and Suede... could define this era of music.
“Anyone that sits around playing video games for four hours [is] weak. Get out, do something” The post ‘Call Of Duty’ movie director goes viral for calling gamers “pathetic” in old interview appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: ‘Call Of Duty’ movie director goes viral for... taps into a cultural moment.
The Aussie rockers will release their upcoming album on August 7 The post DMA’s announce self-titled new album with “feral energy” of single ‘Heatin’ Park’ appeared first on NME.
The big picture: DMA’s announce self-titled new album with “feral energy”... — taps into a cultural moment.
The 1970s were a defining decade for filmmaking. Behind the scenes, some of Hollywood's biggest ever stars relaxed and got themselves together. These images reveal how much work went into building scenes that later became iconic. Looking at them now offers a clearer sense of h...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this captures the public's attention.
Magic: The Gathering Arena developers at Hasbro subsidiary Wizards of the Coast are set to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the union announced. The CWA says it has secured a "supermajority" among workers in favor of unionization for the chapter, called United...
Engadget reports: Magic: The Gathering Arena developers intend to form... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Ubiquiti Inc. has started charging customers a 'Memory Surcharge' of up to 5.8% on some of the products sold in its online store.
Tom's Hardware reports: Vendor slaps extra 'memory fee' on each tech... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Spoilers ahead The post ‘Euphoria’ fans compare latest episode to ‘Game Of Thrones’ ‘Red Wedding’: “Hold my toxic champagne” appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
Sorry, Gen Z: AI is expected to soon reshape dozens of popular professions—and possibly make some tasks obsolete.
Why it matters: Microsoft researchers have revealed the 40 jobs most... reflects a broader economic trend.
The long-awaited sequel to the hugely popular 2006 fashion dramedy starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway hits theaters on May 1.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: First Reactions — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Like it or loathe it, you can't argue with the success of Crimson Desert. Per a new report, Pearl Abyss' latest action-RPG has sold so well that the developer and publisher has reportedly given every employee a bonus that equates to about $3,400 USD. Read more
The big picture: Crimson Desert is so successful that the studio... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
EXCLUSIVE: Self-made multimillionaire Emma Grede—cofounder of Skims and Obama Foundation board member—is known for building billion-dollar brands. But she tells Fortune she was using AI like a search engine until fellow Shark Tank star Mark Cuban gave her a "kick."
The big picture: Self-made multimillionaire Emma Grede says she was ‘using... — hints at where the money is moving.
Horror author Stephen King has defended Jimmy Kimmel after Melania Trump called for him to be fired on X.
Mashable reports: Stephen King jumps to Jimmy Kimmels defence after... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Aside from earnings and any change to GM's 2026 guidance, investors are monitoring impact from the Iran war, tariffs and EV write-downs.
CNBC reports: GM raises 2026 guidance amid $500 million tariff... — this may shift market dynamics.
These scenes stood alone, either through visual style, narrative choices, or the way they approached dramatic themes. While audiences may not have fully appreciated them upon release, they gained recognition over time for how forward thinking they were. Here are fifteen vintag...
The big picture: 15 Vintage Movie Scenes That Were Shockingly Ahead... — signals changes in media consumption.
On this week’s Big Interview podcast, actor-director Ben McKenzie talks about the rise of crypto, why he finds it dangerous, and why it benefits from having a mysterious creator.
Why it matters: Stop Trying to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto signals a shift in how we use technology.
If Dig In were called a 'historical wave defence strategy base-builder' or similar I wouldn't have been jarred by it. Odds are I'd have skimmed right past. Instead, Icelandic developers Vitar Games are calling it "a WW1 trench warfare colony sim", and this wigs me out a little...
Why it matters: The War to End all Wars is a... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
When patching isn’t fast enough, NDR helps contain the next era of threats. If you’ve been tracking advancements in AI, you know the exploit window, the short buffer that organizations relied on to patch and protect after a vulnerability disclosure, is closing fast. Anthropic’...
Why it matters: After Mythos: New Playbooks For a Zero-Window Era underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
The big picture: OpenAI CFO reportedly at odds with Sam Altman... — signals changing business strategies.
This year marks the first annual meeting without Buffett as CEO.
Why it matters: Before Berkshire’s big meeting Saturday, revisit 60 years... reflects a broader economic trend.
Boss József Váradi says European firms want to boost flyers put off by fares inflated by jet fuel costs.
BBC Business reports: Airlines cutting fares to lure hesitant customers, says... — this signals changing business strategies.
The site has published 94 articles since late December using a fully automated pipeline that drafts stories, reviews them, and deploys bots to solicit quotes from real people under fake bylines.
Tom's Hardware reports: News site linked to OpenAI super PAC sent... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Novartis' CEO warned Tuesday that U.S. drug pricing policy under President Donald Trump poses a "very difficult situation."
CNBC reports: Novartis CEO warns reality of Trump's drug pricing... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Social media posts are a double-edged sword for public agencies that respond to emergencies such as wildfires. New research from the University of Waterloo shows that while posts by citizens who see emergencies in the making can help first responders spring into action faster,...
The big picture: Wildfire posts can save crucial minutes, but one... — opens new research frontiers.
Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.
BBC World reports: 'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents... — this could reshape the global order.
Marathon's arrival in March hasn't made much of an impact on Arc Raiders' player numbers, but the player sentiment, at least on Steam, isn't exactly where it was a few months ago. That hasn't substantially altered Embark Studios' early 2026 roadmap, however, which culminates w...
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this signals what players want next.
The 1980s created a distinct version of the action hero that dominated pop culture. These characters often operated with a sense of insanity that matched 'tone of the era'80s attitude. Over time, the way audiences respond to heroes has shifted, with more emphasis on complexity...
Why it matters: 15 ’80s Action Heroes Too Cool for the... captures the public's attention.
The Tony Blair Institute says people with conditions like anxiety should get employment support instead of cash benefits.
Bottom line from BBC Business: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Crimson Desert reached the sales milestone a couple of weeks ago.
The big picture: Pearl Abyss paid its employees a 5 million... — signals what players want next.
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
BBC Tech reports: Musk v Altman: Why the tech billionaires and... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Where to download the AdultFriendFinder app. Is the AFF app secure to download?
Why it matters: Adult Friend Finder app: Where to download the... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The state prosecutor told the court that police found an almost completed bomb in a search of the man's house.
Why it matters: Man admits plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert... affects international relations.
The rapper was ambushed and fatally shot in a recording studio back in 2002 The post Man pleads guilty for assisting the murder of Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Man pleads guilty for assisting the murder of... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Spotify reported results for the first quarter of 2026 that were in line or slightly ahead of expectations across all key metrics — gaining 3 million Premium subscribers in the period to reach 293 million total, notwithstanding its recent price increases in the U.S. Total mont...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Back in 1994, Luc Besson released a movie that not only introduced us to Natalie Portman in her feature film debut, but also - it turns out - inspired the name for one of gaming's most iconic characters: Leon Kennedy. That film was Léon: The Professional, and saw actor Jean Re...
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
French actress Ariane Labed, who won the best actress award at Venice for Athina Rachel Tsangari’s “Attenberg,” has boarded “The Possessed,” the third feature from Bosnian-Dutch writer-director Ena Sendijarević. The film will mark Sendijarević’s English-language debut and is e...
Variety reports: Ariane Labed Joins Ena Sendijarevic’s English-Language Witch Hunt... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Films from the 1970s often reflected a creative freedom that allowed filmmakers to explore themes and characters without many of the limits seen today. Some of these movies included humor, relationships, and portrayals that were widely accepted at the time but are now viewed t...
Den of Geek reports: 15 ’70s Movies That Would Cause Absolute Chaos... — this taps into what audiences want right now.
Ahead of the new Steam Controller release on May 4th, and shortly after I finished reviewing it (it’s good!), I sat down with Valve engineer Steve Cardinali and designer Lawrence Yang to discuss the Controller, the industry-upending RAM shortage it’s launching into, and delays...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this signals what players want next.
Denuvo has been bypassed in all single-player, non-VR games it previously protected with the widely-publicized hypervisor bypass.
Tom's Hardware reports: Denuvo has been cracked in all single-player games... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work...
Why it matters: Apple @ Work Podcast: Securing mobile apps in... is one to watch for the industry.
The ongoing military conflict regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz may well mirror a future situation off-Earth — the use of cislunar space, the region between the moon and our planet.
Bottom line from Space.com: this advances our understanding of the world.
Valve wants the next Steam Deck to be a really major upgrade.
PC Gamer reports: Valve is 'hard at work' on the Steam... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
EXCLUSIVE: UTA’s Sam Glynne is leaving the U.S. agency’s London office after more than three years. The former Fremantle exec was Global Senior Vice President of Branded Entertainment, effectively making her European lead for the UTA Entertainment and Culture Marketing (E&CM) ...
Deadline reports: Sam Glynne Exits UTA After Three Years — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, the popular Chinese Soulslike released in July 2025, has had its intellectual property rights fully acquired by Italian games publisher/developer Digital Bros for roughly €4m. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers might have a future, with... — this is generating hype in the community.
On Monday's episode of 'The Daily Show,' Stewart also pointed out the other absurdities from assassination attempt, including Trump's response on '60 Minutes.'
Why it matters: Jon Stewart Blasts RFK Jr. For Abandoning Cheryl... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Surprise! From today, 28th April, you can download a free demo for Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S. Any progress made during the demo will carry over when the full game launches for Switch 2 and Xbox on 3rd June. As an ad...
The big picture: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth gets a surprise demo... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Microsoft has confirmed a new issue causing newly introduced Windows security warnings to display incorrectly when opening Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
The “entirely original story” will star ‘Weapons’ actor Austin Abrams The post Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ movie is coming out later this year appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ movie is coming out... — taps into a cultural moment.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union has accused Apple of unlawfully discriminating against the unionized employees of the company’s Towson, Maryland retail store. IAM has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Apple with the Nat...
Engadget reports: Union accuses Apple of unlawful discrimination against represented... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
True Anomaly, a four-year-old startup, plans to use the funding to scale manufacturing and double its workforce by the end of the year.
The big picture: True Anomaly raises $650 million to support space... — signals changing business strategies.
Keyla Richardson drew particular attention for her take on “Lover,” reworking the song into something that even guest judge Nikki Glaser said felt entirely new.
Billboard reports: ‘American Idol’ Enters Its Taylor Swift Era With... — this could define this era of music.
Amazon has Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Display Box preorders at $344.44, but Walmart has the same box for $238.99.
Why it matters: Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Display Box preorders... is one to watch for the industry.
How to watch the Champions League for free. Watch PSG vs. Bayern Munich in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.
The big picture: How to watch PSG vs. Bayern Munich online... — is one to watch for the industry.
While the ongoing RAM crisis is preventing the Steam Machine and Frame's arrival, the new Steam Controller is launching next week, and we think it's pretty sweet, albeit a bit niche still. What about a potential Steam Deck 2 though? Is Valve working on that already? Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Melania Trump calling for him to be fired in a social media post.
Mashable reports: Jimmy Kimmel reacts to Melania Trump calling for... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Markets have performed in an orderly way, despite the economic turmoil wrought by Middle East war, said Citi UK CEO Tiina Lee.
CNBC reports: Citi UK CEO: 'Phenomenal' market resilience is keeping... — this signals changing business strategies.
Sporting the largest touchpad I’ve ever seen, this ambitious laptop is better in theory than in practice.
The big picture: Acer Swift 16 AI (2026) Review: Where Do... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
OpenAI fell short of internal revenue goals for the first quarter of 2026. Meanwhile, pressure from competitors like Anthropic and Google is mounting, and tensions inside the company over massive spending commitments are growing. The article OpenAI misses revenue targets as An...
The Decoder reports: OpenAI misses revenue targets as Anthropic and Google... — this raises questions about AI's role.
London’s Royal Albert Hall will stage its first “Star Wars” in-concert weekender over four days in spring 2027, with the London Symphony Orchestra performing the iconic scores live to all three original trilogy episodes across two screenings each. Running from April 29 to May ...
Variety reports: ‘Star Wars’ Original Trilogy In-Concert Weekender Set at... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The Hong Kong screen icon will head the Golden Goblet Awards jury at the festival's 28th edition, running June 12-21.
Why it matters: Tony Leung Named Jury President of 2026 Shanghai... could reshape the box office conversation.
Find the best deal on TV. Save 15% on the Hisense 75-inch QD7 at Amazon.
Why it matters: The Hisense 75-inch QD7 TV has dropped to... is one to watch for the industry.
The host called Melania Trump an "expectant widow" just days before the recent shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner The post Jimmy Kimmel defends joke after Donald Trump calls for him to be fired appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Jimmy Kimmel defends joke after Donald Trump calls... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Starting June 1, 2026, GitHub will charge Copilot users based on actual usage instead of premium request counts. The article GitHub Copilot switches to token-based billing in June 2026 appeared first on The Decoder.
The Decoder reports: GitHub Copilot switches to token-based billing in June... — this could accelerate the AI arms race.
The U.S. is being "humiliated" by the Iranian regime, Germany's chancellor has said, as European leaders grow increasingly frustrated at the war in Iran.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
The pad will be compatible with PCs, Valve's handheld console, the Steam Deck as well as its upcoming gaming PC.
Why it matters: Valve's £85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of... reshapes the tech landscape.
Find the best headphones deal at Amazon. Save $50 on theBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones at Amazon.
Why it matters: The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are $50 off... could change how developers build software.
How to watch the Madrid Open for free. Live stream the 2026 Madrid Open for free from anywhere in the world.
Mashable reports: How to watch the 2026 Madrid Open online... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
“I’ve always connected to the darkness in the game" says Jonathan Davis The post KoRn share gory animated music video for ‘Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred’ anthem ‘Reward The Scars’ appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
Magic: The Gathering Arena developers at Wizards of the Coast are set to unionise with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The CWA say they've secured a "supermajority" in favour of unionisation among the workers, and have given Wizards of the Coast until the end of t...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: "This isn’t just something that affects Wizards of... — this signals what players want next.
The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day is live on April 28. The Romance Book Blast, hosted by Romance Booklovers, is offering romance books from a number of sub-genres.
The big picture: Stuff Your Kindle Day is back — download... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
As of April 28, the Shark Navigator robot vacuum is on sale for $189.99 at Amazon. This is 37% off its list price of $299.99.
Mashable reports: The Shark Navigator robot vacuum is on sale... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 28, No. 582.
Why it matters: Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers... could change how developers build software.
Atmospheric dust plays a dual role in Earth's climate: it reflects some sunlight back into space while also absorbing and retaining the planet's heat like an insulating blanket. But while dust likely cools the planet overall, that's not the whole story. New UCLA research shows...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
A new decades-long study of oceanographic data provides the first evidence that deep-ocean heat has moved closer to Antarctica, threatening the fragile ice shelves that fringe the continent.
The big picture: Deep-ocean heat has been marching closer to Antarctica,... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
It's the Brummie rockers' first new music since their 2022 record 'EBM' The post Editors share reflective new single ‘Call It In’ and announce 2027 UK and European tour with opening of new Birmingham venue appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Editors share reflective new single ‘Call It In’... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The last few weeks have bordered on overwhelming for science fiction fans. While Project Hail Mary is dominating the box office, For All Mankind is currently in the midst of its penultimate season, with a spinoff streaming next month. When it comes to games, Capcom kicked off ...
The Verge reports: It’s a busy time for sci-fi, but don’t... — this is one to watch for the industry.
New images from a U.S. National Science Foundation telescope reveal the famous Sombrero Galaxy surrounded by a huge glowing halo.
Mashable reports: New space images reveal an enormous halo around... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Internet reactions on the massive success of Nintendo's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Why it matters: Seeing everyone play Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream... could change how developers build software.
A New York Times report has uncovered a new phishing scam that involves phoney party invites that steal your password data.
Why it matters: New phishing scam targets your FOMO with fake... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Self-improvement is simple with this lifetime subscription to Headway Premium.
Why it matters: Self-growth can be sustainable thanks to this microlearning... signals a shift in how we use technology.
'Forbidden Fruits' review: Lola Tung, Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti, and Alexandra Shipp star in this girly, gross thriller.
The big picture: Forbidden Fruits review: What if The Craft was... — is one to watch for the industry.
Shop tons of unique gift ideas under $50, including a bunch of budget-friendly products we've tested and loved ourselves.
Mashable reports: The most unique gifts for less than $50 — this is one to watch for the industry.
Dates include a stop at the new British Airways ARC venue in London in November The post The Damned announce 50th Anniversary ‘Final Damnation’ 2026 UK tour appeared first on NME.
NME reports: The Damned announce 50th Anniversary ‘Final Damnation’ 2026... — this shows where the music business is headed.
The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.
The big picture: What happened when Rebel Wilson gave evidence in... — could reshape the global order.
EXCLUSIVE: AITA Films, the production company behind the beleaguered Simon Pegg film Angels In The Asylum, is to fold amid an ongoing financing dispute. AITA Films has been in administration (a process equivalent to Chapter 11 bankruptcy in America) for more than a year since ...
The big picture: Producer Of Doomed Simon Pegg Film ‘Angels In... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
How to get free iPhone. Get the Apple iPhone 17 Pro for free from T-Mobile when you trade in an eligible device and sign up for an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan.
Why it matters: T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17... may redefine how we interact with devices.
EXCLUSIVE: The only agents in the UK to run a disabled-led access team are contacting the heads of production at every TV drama indie to bang the drum on behalf of access coordinators. The Office actor Julie Fernandez and Sara Johnson have been in post two-and-a-half years now...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
After addressing a widespread outage that affected Outlook.com users worldwide on Monday, Microsoft has asked iPhone users to re-enter their credentials to regain access to their Outlook and Hotmail accounts via the default Mail app. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this highlights growing cyber threats.
How to watch the Champions League for free. Live stream the 2025-26 Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.
Why it matters: How to watch Champions League live streams online... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Beijing's decision to block Meta's acquisition of Manus is a warning to other startups thinking of relocating data, talent and intellectual property abroad.
Why it matters: 'Draconian development' in Meta-Manus deal draws the line... signals changing business strategies.
WIRED spoke with Bloomberg's chief technology officer about the big, chatbot-style changes coming to the iconic platform for traders.
Wired reports: The Bloomberg Terminal Is Getting an AI Makeover,... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Video games featuring marketing tie-ins with food and beverages is certainly nothing new--especially in Japan, where beloved game characters have been hawking things like ramen seasoning for decades. However, this latest campaign--a tie-up between famed international beverage-...
The big picture: Final Fantasy VII's Sephiroth Has Taken Up Brewing — may set a new standard for the genre.
The gap between language model capabilities and robotic deployment has been narrowing considerably over the past 18 months. A new class of foundation models — purpose-built not for text generation but for physical action — is now running on real hardware across factories, ware...
Why it matters: Top 10 Physical AI Models Powering Real-World Robots... raises questions about AI's role.
Canal+ will list on its second global stock exchange in just a few weeks’ time. Unveiling its Q1 results today alongside a trading update, the French juggernaut, which just bought African giant MultiChoice, revealed it will list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in Sout...
Why it matters: Canal+ Reveals Date It Will List On Johannesburg... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Rebel Wilson has stood by her assertion that she is a “champion of women” amid an explosive legal war with the star and producer of The Deb, her directorial debut. The Deb‘s lead actress Charlotte MacInnes is suing Wilson for defamation in Australia, and the Pitch Perfect star...
The big picture: “Absolute Nonsense”: Rebel Wilson Denies Bullying ‘The Deb’s... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake was an impressive showpiece on Switch 2, and now the sequel, FF7 Rebirth, is preparing to do it all over again. The second game in the FF7 Remake trilogy is coming to Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S on June 3, but you can try it now on either platform and c...
Why it matters: FF7 Rebirth Demo Is Out Now On Switch... is generating hype in the community.
Weighing 97 grams with a stiff carbon-fiber plate in the sole, Adidas’ new shoes helped Sabastian Sawe beat the two-hour mark in the London Marathon, a time barrier once considered insurmountable.
Why it matters: Adidas’ Lightest Shoes Ever Were Behind the First... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Look, let's be honest, Square Enix is a hard company to get behind right now. Between layoffs, peculiar restructuring plans, and a penchant for chasing the hottest controversial flavour of the month, there are many reasons to be sceptical of one of Japan's biggest publishers i...
Why it matters: Even with some rough edges, Final Fantasy 7... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
From three-person startups hitting $500K ARR to Meta's CEO avatar project, AI agents are reshaping what a "team" looks like.
The big picture: Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI clone of... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
A Chinese national accused of being a member of the Silk Typhoon hacking group has been extradited to the U.S. from Italy. Xu Zewei, 34, was arrested in July 2025 by Italian authorities for his alleged links to the Chinese state-sponsored threat group and for orchestrating cy...
The big picture: Chinese Silk Typhoon Hacker Extradited to U.S. Over... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Shares of Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) declined nearly 7% after the EV battery giant unveiled plans for a roughly $5 billion equity placement in Hong Kong.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Google is determined to impose AI search onto as many of its products as possible, and the latest, er, victim is YouTube. A new feature called "Ask YouTube" will let you pose complex questions and receive "comprehensive results that include video and text, then ask follow ups ...
The big picture: YouTube is testing an AI search mode that... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
"We're so fucked in this country right now," he said. "We can't even pull off a dinner that shouldn't have existed in the first place"
Why it matters: Jon Stewart Reflects on White House Correspondents’ Dinner:... could define this era of music.
Oil prices rose as investors parsed fresh signals from U.S.-Iran negotiations, with uncertainty over a potential de-escalation keeping markets on edge.
Why it matters: Brent oil prices top $111 per barrel as... hints at where the money is moving.
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
BBC World reports: Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Former employees at AI giants are raising hundreds of millions of dollars from investors months on from launching.
The big picture: Meta, Google, OpenAI among Big Tech firms seeing... — may shift market dynamics.
Big Tech has announced $740 billion in capex this year, but AI has yet to show evidence of widespread increased productivity.
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
More than 50 governments meet in Colombia on Tuesday against the backdrop of the Iran war and a global energy crunch for the first international talks on phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has tapped revered actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai to head the jury for its main competition Golden Goblet Awards. The festival opens June 12 and runs through June 21. Leung has been a fixture of Chinese-language cinema for more than fou...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
"It was not, by any stretch of the definition, a call to assassination, and they know that," the host said of saying Melania Trump had the glow of an "expectant widow"
Why it matters: Jimmy Kimmel Rejects Donald and Melania Trump’s Calls... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Logitech has announced a new suite of Productivity Plugins for its entire MX line of accessories, including its Stream Deck alternative, the MX Creative Console. Since the console launched in September 2024, Logitech has been expanding its capabilities with plug-ins that suppo...
Why it matters: Microsoft Office can now be controlled with Logitech’s... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Thanks to the adoption of features like rapid triggers, analog switches and TMR sensors, the tech in fancy gaming keyboards has changed surprisingly quickly in the past few years. So to keep up with the pace of development, Logitech is putting a bunch of advanced components in...
The big picture: The G512 X is Logitech’s most advanced and... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Both Washington and Beijing now seek to maintain control of strategic technologies and prevent them from leaking to the other.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
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.
Why it matters: NYT Pips hints, answers for April 28, 2026 could change how developers build software.
Universal’s “Michael” opened at No. 1 at the U.K. and Ireland box office with £11.6 million ($15.6 million), according to Comscore, delivering one of the strongest debuts of the year in the territory. The studio also held second place with “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” which...
Why it matters: ‘Michael’ Moonwalks to No. 1 at U.K., Ireland... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
An administrative role meant for artificial intelligence (AI) agents within Microsoft Entra ID could enable privilege escalation and identity takeover attacks, according to new findings from Silverfort. Agent ID Administrator is a privileged built-in role introduced by Microso...
Why it matters: Microsoft Patches Entra ID Role Flaw That Enabled... highlights growing cyber threats.
It might be a divided lobster, but it has united New Englanders in fascination.
Phys.org reports: Rare two-colored lobster caught by fishermen off Cape... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.
Why it matters: Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash reflects a broader economic trend.
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
The big picture: Jimmy Kimmel rejects White House criticism over Melania... — demands attention beyond borders.
Banijay Germany is bringing the immersive experience “Luminiscence” to Hamburg’s St. Michaelis Church, in collaboration with French immersive producer Lotchi, the creator of “Luminiscence” and part of Banijay Live. Hamburg becomes the third German city, following Münster and N...
Why it matters: Banijay Takes Immersive Experience ‘Luminiscence’ to Hamburg, Its... is generating industry buzz.
Microsoft on Monday revised its advisory for a now-patched, high-severity security flaw impacting Windows Shell to acknowledge that it has been actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2026-32202 (CVSS score: 4.3), a spoofing vulnerability that coul...
Why it matters: Microsoft Confirms Active Exploitation of Windows Shell CVE-2026-32202 underscores the cost of weak defenses.
BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
The big picture: Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearance — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.
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