Citadel has unwound more than 80% of the portfolio risk it acquired from Situational Awareness through over $4 billion in block trades, said Ken Griffin.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
The $225 Pebble Time 2 pairs quirky watch faces and apps with physical buttons, an e-paper display, weeks of battery life, and a playful hacker spirit.
Why it matters: The $225 Pebble Time 2 is a refreshingly... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The genre is growing faster than the wider industry, bringing renewed attention to the scene.
Why it matters: The Dance Floor Isn’t Dead: Can Dance Music’s... could define this era of music.
Which one are you checking out this weekend?
Why it matters: 2 Steam top sellers, 2 simultaneous betas, 2... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Down return after over a decade with the genuinely perfect Sabbathian doom metal track "Blood Oath." Heavy Song of the Week: Down Return with Masterpiece “Blood Oath” Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
Pretty sure David Ellison and Paramount need another legal battle right now like a perpetually sore Ethan Hunt needs to hear about what near fatal mission he should or should not accept. Yet, in what may end up revealing more twist and turns than another Mission Impossible seq...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Here's the best way to livestream round 15 of the 2026 season without cable.
Billboard reports: IndyCar Series on Sling TV: Here’s How to... — this could define this era of music.
At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
Why it matters: Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian... demands attention beyond borders.
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. T...
Why it matters: Emmy Predictions: What Surprises Could Emerge With Five... could reshape the box office conversation.
Apple is laying off staff on the Siri and the Vision Pro teams, according to Bloomberg. The cuts include "largely shutting down" a Vision Pro gaming team and "reducing the size" of the team that makes Vision Pro immersive content, the publication says. More than 200 jobs were ...
Why it matters: Apple is laying off staffers working on the... is one to watch for the industry.
Joe and Donell Jones delivered a nostalgic clash of R&B titans on Aug. 20.
Why it matters: 50 Cent & G-Unit Join Joe for Verzuz... shows where the music business is headed.
Nvidia research shows that AI agents can perform well, and not go off the deep end, through fine-tuning, even if the AI model isn't that great at the task.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this reshapes the tech landscape.
We’re back with our check-in for what’s new on Apple’s official Certified Refurbished Store this week. This week’s highlights include the MacBook Neo, new MacBook Air configurations, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and more.
9to5Mac reports: Apple refurb store: Apple TV 4K is back,... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Long polymer chains are everywhere: in synthetic materials, soft matter, biological systems such as chromosomes, and mathematical models of filaments and knots. When many such chains are densely packed, they form what physicists call a polymer melt. In this crowded environment...
Why it matters: New Monte Carlo method accelerates simulations of densely... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Anthropic is now running its security scanner Claude Security on Claude Mythos 5. The tool scans codebases for vulnerabilities, provides severity ratings with CWE classifications, and suggests patches. Anthropic is also plugging Mythos 5 into partner security products protecti...
The Decoder reports: Anthropic puts its most powerful model Claude Mythos... — this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
The NASA astronauts who flew around the moon on the Artemis II mission will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor next Friday (Aug. 28).
The big picture: Trump to award NASA's Artemis II astronauts the... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A new Coddy Developer Survey found that four in five developers, 80%, say their use of AI has felt more like a dependence than an advantage.
The big picture: 80% of developers find AI coding more addictive... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Director Jake Schreier tells IndieWire about the joys of long takes and using visuals to create a visceral sense of character.
IndieWire reports: How ‘Beef’ Director Jake Schreier Builds a Oner... — this is generating industry buzz.
Tesla will voluntarily recall about 3 million of its vehicles in China to address doorhandle safety concerns and deficient driver monitoring systems.
The big picture: Tesla recalls 3 million vehicles in China over... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
One of the biggest stories in gaming this week has been the ongoing GTA 6 gameplay leaks, which are all about hyping up a memecoin for profit. A new report provides insight into how Rockstar is handling the situation internally. Bloomberg reported that Rockstar has yet to i...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Shaquille O’Neal will not be appearing in December’s “Avengers: Doomsday,” or any other “Avengers” film, for that matter. In an interview with Variety about his “Dunkman” league, the first professional dunking league where contestants from around the world compete for a grand ...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees formed in Manchester in 1962 and became one of the defining British Invasion groups The post The Hollies officially call it quits after 63 years appeared first on NME.
The big picture: The Hollies officially call it quits after 63... — taps into a cultural moment.
The video delivers a scathing examination of Trump's presidency. Ministry Unleash Anti-Trump Single and Music Video “We Hate”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Consequence of Sound reports: Ministry Unleash Anti-Trump Single and Music Video “We... — this could define this era of music.
Bitcoin’s rally to $78,200 coincided with a record run for Hyperliquid as active traders increasingly use the platform to place leveraged bets on crypto prices.
The big picture: Bitcoin soars to nearly $80,000—but crypto’s new favorite... — signals changing business strategies.
Several best-selling books will make way for returning TV shows and new ones in 2026. Summer has seen several adaptations like Every Year After, Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie, Peacock’s The Five-Star Weekend, Apple TV’s Lucky and Silo Season 3 and Netflix’s Ransom Cany...
Deadline reports: TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2026 So... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Vice President JD Vance joined Sen. Jon Husted and other GOP leaders at a Middletown, Ohio, steel plant, as data center fears loom.
CNBC reports: As GOP warns data centers put Ohio Senate... — this may shift market dynamics.
Editor’s note: In 1980, Merrill Markoe became the head writer for The David Letterman Show, which won a Daytime Emmy. She then went on to share three Primetime Emmy wins for her work as the original head writer on Late Night with David Letterman. And before all that, in 1978, ...
Deadline reports: Why Talk Show Legend Merrill Markoe Felt Right... — this is generating industry buzz.
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio said the the debt buyback announcement this week fits into a larger pattern that could signal a forthcoming debt crisis.
CNBC reports: Ray Dalio says Bessent move is sign that... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Multiple gameplay clips are circulating despite strict security protocols to keep information from leaking
Kotaku reports: Rockstar Games Reportedly Remains In The Dark About... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Quasiparticles arise from the complex interaction of many particles in solids; for example, we describe lattice vibrations in crystals as phonons. Fractons are exotic quasiparticles that occur at the vertices of magnetic domain walls between different spin orders. What makes t...
The big picture: Realistic solid-state model brings fractons in quantum spin... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Apple is cutting jobs across multiple teams, according to a new Bloomberg report. All told, the company has cut more than 200 jobs across teams working on Vision Pro, Siri, and software engineering.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!
Why it matters: Last chance: Save up to $300 on your... is one to watch for the industry.
A new pair of Beats headphones have leaked, and they might be called the Beats 360. Here's what we know so far.
Mashable reports: Apples next Beats headphones have reportedly leaked (again) — this could change how developers build software.
The bigger issue at hand may be that many Americans fall into a large, uncertain middle ground – neither firmly pro-vaccine nor staunchly opposed.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Reports suggest that Sonos is preparing to compete in the evolving smart speaker market, readying new hardware and an AI-backed overhaul of its voice assistant.
ZDNet reports: Sonos' improved Voice Control points to an intriguing... — this could change how developers build software.
Peermusic has signed a worldwide publishing deal with My Morning Jacket and frontman Jim James, as announced by Jamie Cerreta, President of U.S. and Canada. Through the deal, Peermusic will publish the go-forward works of My Morning Jacket as well as Jim James’ go-forward solo...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
Deepseek has released V4-Flash-Vision-Exp, an experimental multimodal model that adds image understanding to V4-Flash's text capabilities. On the company's own multimodal agent benchmarks, it approaches Opus 4.8 and sometimes beats it. The article Deepseek releases experimenta...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this raises questions about AI's role.
Many books will provide backbone to both theatrical and streaming releases in 2026. From the long-awaited rom com film adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation, which hit Netflix in January, to the Ridley Scott-directed adaptation of The Dog Stars starring Jacob ...
The big picture: Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2026 — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will have day-one DLC, and like in years past, it will focus on a real-life military hero, with proceeds going to charity. The Call of Duty Endowment Valor Pack, launching on October 23 alongside the game, adds ...
Why it matters: CoD: MW4 DLC Honors Real-Life Medal Of Honor... may set a new standard for the genre.
Mark Ruffalo is not staying quiet. The Oscar-nominated actor and activist, who’s currently starring in the box-office smash “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” sounded off on his Instagram Story Friday about Paramount Skydance’s pending $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Once a cell has locked into an abnormal state—the way cancer cells do—can it ever be restored to normal? A KAIST research team led by Professor Kwang-Hyun Cho of the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering has, for the first time, identified the causal circuits responsible for...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Mallory Thompson and her stunt team channeled vintage TV catfights for a mansion-wide brawl that ended with Claudia Ferri hog-tied — and earned Emmy recognition.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
'Everything, we got back, the transfer of the IP came back to us'
Why it matters: Psychonauts Dev Now Owns All Its Games Made... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The powerful limited series documents emotional reunions, thank-yous and joint reflections two and a half decades after the attacks.
Hollywood Reporter reports: New Docuseries ‘9/11 Reunited’ Connects Survivors 25 Years... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The meaning behind his stage name ALL’N — both a play on “all in,” meaning to give it your all, and “olin,” a shortened form of “violin” — are important clues to understanding his music.
The big picture: ALL’N Is Billboard’s K-Pop Up & Comer of... — shows where the music business is headed.
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
The big picture: An overlooked AI winner names a new CFO... — may shift market dynamics.
Athom has announced that it has officially achieved Homey Pro mini, and the Homey Self Hosted Server. This update brings important upgrades for both native device integration and cross-platform device bridging.
Why it matters: HomeKit Weekly: Homey secures Matter 1.5 certification to... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Novak Djokovic is, by the numbers, one of the best tennis players in the modern era. He has spent the most weeks — 428 — ranked as the world’s No. 1 player. He holds a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, and he also has an Olympic gold medal. Djokovic emerged onto the tennis ...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
iPadOS and macOS used to be very different software platforms. But especially since iPadOS 26, the two have become a lot more alike. And that’s even more true this year, with iPadOS 27 adding three features that make the iPad more Mac-like than ever.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
President Donald Trump had the White House's East Wing demolished in 2025 to make way for his controversial planned ballroom.
Why it matters: Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House... hints at where the money is moving.
The música mexicana festival was scheduled for Aug. 29 at PayPal Park following the event’s L.A. debut in July.
Billboard reports: BelicoFest San José Featuring Santa Fe Klan &... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Fresh off the announcement of their new album Dopamine Chamber, the Irish band will perform two special headlining shows in the US in September. Fontaines D.C. Announce Fall Headlining Shows in Brooklyn and Los Angeles Paolo Ragusa
The big picture: Fontaines D.C. Announce Fall Headlining Shows in Brooklyn... — shows where the music business is headed.
Developer Cold Symmetry has released its latest souls-like action-RPG, Mortal Shell 2, on August 20 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. And not even a day after launch, the studio already dropped a patch that makes some welcome tweaks, including addressing one of the g...
GameSpot reports: Mortal Shell 2’s Latest Update Alleviates One Of... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Apple is reportedly laying off around 60 employees from its Vision Pro team as John Ternus prepares to take over as CEO.
Why it matters: Apple cuts dozens of employees from Vision Pro... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Why do some lakes remain plagued by harmful algal blooms even after phosphorus pollution has been reduced? Part of the answer lies beneath the surface. A new Concordia study has uncovered a previously overlooked chemical process that can help trap phosphorus in lake sediments,...
Phys.org reports: Hidden chemical pathway could keep phosphorus from fueling... — this advances our understanding of the world.
To Catch a Predator host said he was asked to "sign away my rights" before viewing Primetime; source close to film denies his claims
The big picture: Chris Hansen and the Film About Chris Hansen... — is making waves across platforms.
The Supreme Court ruled that construction could continue on Donald Trump’s White House ballroom, sidelining lower court orders to halt the project. Chief Justice John Roberts signed an order on Friday that stays a preliminary injunction issued by a district court judge in Apri...
Why it matters: Supreme Court Order Allows Construction To Continue On... is generating industry buzz.
I've already humiliated myself attempting to describe the sensory enormity that is Cicadamata", the new movement shooter from flowergarden with the tricksy title punctuation, so instead of writing additional sentences such as "this game is like drinking the aurora borealis" (O...
The big picture: Indecently cool FPS platformer Cicadamata" is out now... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Nike, Starbucks and GM have lost ground in China as domestic rivals, geopolitics and changing consumer preferences reshape the market.
Why it matters: Why some of America's biggest brands are losing... reflects a broader economic trend.
Letterboxd's Courtney Mayhew and George Linehan-Mitchell, along with "Lemonade Blessing" filmmaker Chris Merola, spoke with IndieWire about how the company's Video Store has become a real, if unpredictable, alternative to the traditional festival-to-distributor pipeline.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.
The big picture: Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series... — could reshape the global order.
Things will start to go bump in the Broadway night next week, and one horrormeister will be there as theatergoers witness it. Jason Blum is set to host a special performance of the play Paranormal Activity on Wednesday, August 26, at the August Wilson Theatre. The Blumhouse fo...
The big picture: Jason Blum Hosting Special ‘Paranormal Activity’ Performance On... — is generating industry buzz.
The Pitt will be back for more medical mysteries and emergencies to solve. HBO renewed the drama series for a third season ahead of the premiere of season 2, which ran from January to April over 15 episodes. Season 3 has a rough production timeline in place as well as the sett...
Deadline reports: Everything We Know About ‘The Pitt’ Season 3... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The three Japanese artists who graced the stage for the U.K.'s City Pop Waves were Masayoshi Takanaka, Junko Yagami & Himiko Kikuchi.
Why it matters: City Pop Waves Proves Japan’s Retro Sound Is... shows where the music business is headed.
A leaked invitation says the Goop founder will honor OpenAI’s CEO at a private Hamptons dinner. Her AI ties help explain why.
Mashable reports: Gwyneth Paltrow is allegedly throwing a party for... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Three out of four Americans now oppose having a data center built near them, up from an even split just a year ago, according to a Heatmap News survey. 61 percent are "strongly opposed." The article Data center opposition surged from 42 to 75 percent in just one year, survey f...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
Stella Lefty, Destin Conrad, The Game and Rapsody also dropped fresh projects.
The big picture: Sam Smith, ENHYPEN, Weezer & More: Which New... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Businesses have warned that Trump's new 50% duties could cripple their U.S. sales if they take effect.
CNBC reports: Trump tariff deadline looms as Canada says it's... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom, A Little to the Left: Stars, A Little to the Left: Drawers, RPG Onigo Hunter, Premium-RPG Wizards of Brandel, Data Defense, and more....
Why it matters: Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Blacksmith of... could change how developers build software.
In the vast, nutrient-poor regions of the world's oceans, there is a constant struggle for survival. Yet tiny organisms known as Collodaria have thrived there for millions of years. These Collodaria host microscopically small algae that are essential for survival.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
This year's El Niño weather pattern will be the biggest in more than a century and could make 2027 the hottest year globally, Britain's national weather agency predicted Friday.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The DC Studios comedy stars Skyler Gisondo and Jimmy Tatro and comes from 'American Vandal' creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault.
Why it matters: HBO Max Officially Orders Jimmy Olsen Series, ‘The... is generating industry buzz.
Eiichiro Oda's ONE PIECE Vol. 115 climbs 17-2 following the release of its digital edition, topping the e-books metric.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
SpaceXAI and Cursor are in the process of becoming a single company, but first, the two firms are releasing an all-new iPhone and Mac app called Grok Bot.
The big picture: Grok Bot is an all-new iPhone and Mac... — is one to watch for the industry.
The ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ actress is clarifying her comments about film after reports of retirement.
The big picture: Michelle Pfeiffer Reveals Career Plans After Saying She... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
The security situation in Hormuz remains contested but the U.S. is helping oil get through the strait.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
Tesla's solar roof was an experiment that never really caught on for the company. But does that mean the concept of roof-integrated solar is dead?
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this reshapes the tech landscape.
A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.
The big picture: Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his... — affects international relations.
The meta DC Studios comedy stars Skyler Gisondo and Jimmy Tatro. Superman Spinoff Comedy The People v. Gorilla Grodd Greenlit at HBO Max Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence of Sound reports: Superman Spinoff Comedy The People v. Gorilla Grodd... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has three properties on Indian Creek, but he still doesn’t have a membership into the island’s country club.
Fortune reports: Membership into Miami’s most exclusive club is something... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
An off-the-record university course helped Gates recruit for Phia, and former students claim the class taught a ruthless hunger for profit.
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Anti-AI project noRecognition claims its flashy patterns help your car avoid detection from Flock cameras. Does it work?
The big picture: Can a vehicle wrap hide your car from... — is one to watch for the industry.
A previously unknown malware family dubbed SynkLoader is being distributed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns to steal credentials via a fake lock screen. [...]
The big picture: New SynkLoader malware pushed in Microsoft Teams phishing... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Black Honey Chili Cookie either means nothing to you or something very specific
Kotaku reports: Kingdom Hearts 4 Director Tetsuya Nomura Sends Fans... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon are California's most endangered salmon, with a single surviving population and an average of a few thousand returning fish in recent decades. Shasta Dam blocks their original habitat in cold mountain rivers draining Mount Shasta, lea...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
If a remotely operated oil tanker causes a spill, the shipowner remains responsible for compensating victims under existing international rules. But another question remains unresolved: Can the person controlling the ship from shore also be sued directly for negligence?
Why it matters: Autonomous ship operators' liability remains unclear during oil... advances our understanding of the world.
Seismic waves produced by thunderstorms, called thunderquakes, can be used as a novel source for seismic imaging, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
Why it matters: Thunderquakes enable seismic imaging of Earth's shallow subsurface opens new research frontiers.
Alexander Ullom is dog-tired. The reason why the 28-year-old filmmaker looks “like a fuckin’ mess,” as he puts it, is because he wrapped principal photography on his sophomore movie, “4 x 4: The Event” — which he describes as “balls-to-the-wall gore and violence” — two days ag...
Why it matters: ‘It Ends’: Is Alexander Ullom the Next Great... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Production designer Steve Arnold tells IndieWire about cheating crawl spaces and building the island of "Widow's Bay" by hand.
IndieWire reports: The Production Design of ‘Widow’s Bay’ Is Also... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
At first glance, the new movie Colony seems to cover a lot of the same ground that South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho explored in his 2016 breakout Train to Busan. In Colony, people transform into rabid killers and invade a public space, this time a shopping mall instead of a ...
Why it matters: Train to Busan Director Yeon Sang-ho on Colony... signals changes in media consumption.
The best gift card deal we’ve spotted this year is happening Saturday, August 22nd, at Best Buy stores for one day only. In celebration of the retailer’s 60th anniversary, you can purchase a $100 Best Buy gift card for $60. The deal is only good for as long as supplies last at...
Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.
The six-time shorts nominee breaks down his comedic YouTube hits and explains why he’s less interested in changing minds than he is getting people to listen.
Hollywood Reporter reports: “Defying Democracy”: How Political Satirist Randy Rainbow Sang... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Japan recently gave the world a look at the spacecraft of its MMX mission, which will launch on Oct. 19 to grab pieces of the Mars moon Phobos and haul them back to Earth.
Why it matters: Japan unveils Mars moon sample-return spacecraft ahead of... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
As long as Grand Theft Auto games have been around, cars have been accessories to the crimes that players committed. A vital part of the experience, a new set of wheels was just a felony away, whether you were dodging cops in Liberty City or stealing hot rides for car dealersh...
The big picture: GTA 6 Could Do For Cars What Red... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Quality Control co-founder Pierre “P” Thomas is currently in the hospital receiving medical care after suffering a heart attack. A rep for Thomas confirmed to Variety that the hip-hop mogul is recovering from the medical incident. “We want to clarify that Pierre ‘P’ Thomas is ...
The big picture: Quality Control Co-Founder Pierre ‘P’ Thomas Hospitalized After... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
When Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist Poh Si Teng heard the news of her colleague Samer Abu Daqqa being killed by an Israeli drone strike while on assignment back in December 2023, something in her broke. “When it’s your peer, it affects you in a very de...
Why it matters: Why ‘American Doctor’ Director Quit Her ABC Executive... could reshape the box office conversation.
The responses to NHTSA's questions so far are redacted entirely, citing "confidential business information."
TechCrunch reports: Waymo hands over documents in NHTSA’s child collision... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The best TV deals to shop this weekend include some of our favorite QLED and OLED models from TCL, Hisense, Samsung, and LG.
Bottom line from Mashable: this is one to watch for the industry.
Another actor has joined the cast for Naughty Dog's upcoming new IP Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Robin Atkin Downes, who played Robert in Naughty Dog's The Last of Us and multiple characters in the studio's Uncharted games, said on social media that he's set to appea...
GameSpot reports: Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic Adds An Actor From The... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Now available for $429 at Amazon, this is the second-best price we've seen. AirPods Max 2 Are $120 Off in Every Color Eddie Fu
Consequence of Sound reports: AirPods Max 2 Are $120 Off in Every... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Increasingly, AI agents are handling the nitty-gritty admin and due diligence tasks, but agent-powered marketplaces won't replace live human sales reps or engineers anytime soon.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Costume designers Lou Eyrich and Joshua Marsh talk about channeling early-‘80s style for the Ryan Murphy series.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
ChatGPT can now analyze text messages on your Mac to reveal how you interact with others.
Why it matters: ChatGPT's new Mac plugin analyzed my iMessages -... could change how developers build software.
Apple’s new flagship iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra will be unveiled soon, following the same release pattern the company has kept for years. Here’s when to expect the iPhone 18 Pro announcement and release date, plus details on the lineup.
Why it matters: iPhone 18 Pro release date: Here’s when Apple’s... is one to watch for the industry.
HBO Max is officially moving forward with their DC Studios mockumentary series, now titled “The People v. Gorilla Grodd.” The show was first reported to be in the works in November 2025. As reported at the time, Skyler Gisondo will reprise the role of Jimmy Olsen, whom he firs...
The big picture: DC’s ‘People v. Gorilla Grodd’ Mockumentary Series Set... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
It’s official: HBO Max has given an eight-episode, straight-to-series order to its long-in-the-works Jimmy Olsen Superman spinoff series, from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television. The half-hour comedy has been titled The People v. Gorilla Grodd, which also is a meme. Skyler...
Deadline reports: HBO Max’s Jimmy Olsen & Gorilla Grodd ‘Superman’... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Speculators on the prediction market platform think it's most likely that the cryptocurrency will end 2026 close to where it's now trading.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone is listed on Amazon for $899 with a free accessory bundle and an extended protection plan.
The big picture: This DJI Mini 5 Pro drone bundle throws... — is one to watch for the industry.
'The person behind this leak is making a substantial amount of money'
Why it matters: Fan Thinks They’ve Tracked Down The GTA 6... is generating hype in the community.
In April 1917, the German submarine UC-30 sailed beneath the waves off the coast of Rømø. It had originally been on a mission in Ireland, but after suffering engine trouble, it turned around and was almost home in Germany.
Phys.org reports: Shipwrecks from WWI and WWII are polluting the... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Last winter was tough for marmots living high in the Colorado mountains, where researchers say two-thirds of one population died while hibernating because of insufficient snow cover.
Why it matters: Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
She had been forced to cancel three dates this week after receiving treatment for appendicitis The post Phoebe Bridgers announces rescheduled intimate UK shows as she celebrates Number One album from hospital appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Phoebe Bridgers announces rescheduled intimate UK shows as... — this could define this era of music.
The Open Worldwide Application Security Project has a brand-new top 10 security list tailored for the modern era, and it debuts a Universal Skill Format to add consistency and security to the AI add-ons.
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
Following hands-on verdicts of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, an interesting tidbit has come to light about a joke that’s been updated in Metal Gear Solid 4. In the original release, after reaching Shadow Moses Island, the game referenced changing the discs of the...
Nintendo Everything reports: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 updates... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Hayden Panettiere‘s ex-boyfriend, Wladimir Klitschko, is paying tribute to the late actress on what would’ve been her 37th birthday. She died Sunday, Aug. 16, just five days prior. “Today is Hayden’s birthday. Instead of celebrating the way we had planned, today we celebrate h...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Rolling Stone reports: Weezer, Rapsody, Westside Cowboy, and All the Songs... — this shows where the music business is headed.
New York City now has the most tech jobs of any market in the country, edging the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time in an annual survey. Commercial real estate firm CBRE ranked New York at the top with 394,300 tech jobs, compared with the Bay Area’s 375,730. It’s the f...
The big picture: New York Is Now The Capital Of Tech... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The blink-182 drummer credits his late mother for pushing him to pursue a career in music. Travis Barker Opens Up on Plane Crash and Mom’s Passing in Interview with Anderson Cooper Spencer Kaufman
Consequence of Sound reports: Travis Barker Opens Up on Plane Crash and... — this is making waves across platforms.
The song by the Nashville band arrives with a new video showcasing the undeniable charisma of frontperson Oliver Pierce
Rolling Stone reports: New Translations Crave an Uncertain Life in Synth-Pop... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Asked to narrow her picks down to four, Miko admitted she couldn’t: “Si eres de PR, you’re up there for me". Young Miko Names Bad Bunny, Tego Calderon to Her Reggaeton Mount Rushmore Pedro Camacho
Consequence of Sound reports: Young Miko Names Bad Bunny, Tego Calderon to... — this taps into a cultural moment.
The writer-director's film will bow at Toronto next month, even as she starts to put together her followup feature.
The big picture: Niki Byrne, Director of Chase Infiniti TIFF Movie... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Cold Symmetry's Mortal Shell 2 is finally out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Maybe you've been bodying bosses while collecting shells and leveling up your character. Or maybe you've been getting bodied as bosses pummel you into the dirt and your weapons betray you....
Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.
Dungeon Crawler Carl has found its showrunners. The Peacock drama series, which is an adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s popular science fantasy LitRPG (role-playing game) books, was handed a straight-to-series order in June. Chris Yost and Eric Heisserer have been named co-showrun...
Deadline reports: Chris Yost & Eric Heisserer Set As Showrunners... — this is generating industry buzz.
Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.
Why it matters: ‘Outer Banks’ Celebrates Final Season, ‘Fast & Furious’... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The Killers frontman does a solid job channeling his Nashville heroes on Thrasher, but the mystery train doesn’t always stay on track
Why it matters: Brandon Flowers Goes Country But Gets a Little... taps into a cultural moment.
The competition, along with Miss Teen USA, had been scheduled to air Aug. 26 and 27 on the network.
Hollywood Reporter reports: The CW Drops Miss USA Pageant a Week... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The year started off with a lot of promise for fighting games
Bottom line from Kotaku: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Merging companies might become cheaper and more efficient to run, but savings are not necessarily passed on to shoppers—and in some cases, customers end up paying more—according to new research.
Why it matters: Company mergers can cut costs without cutting prices... opens new research frontiers.
Some teenagers are happy to wait for a bigger reward tomorrow rather than cash in today. Others would rather take the sure thing now—or gamble on a risky, high-payoff bet. According to a new study, these everyday differences in patience and risk appetite are more than personal...
Why it matters: Patience predicts longer education paths and faster earnings... advances our understanding of the world.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Showalter is set to direct a modern retelling of cult-classic romantic comedy Serendipity for Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax, Deadline has learned. Script is by Marc Klein, who wrote the original film, with casting underway. The film will be produced by Show...
Deadline reports: Michael Showalter Directing ‘Serendipity’ Redo For Amazon MGM... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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