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The big picture: Name That Toon Contest — is a wake-up call for digital security.
SpaceX shares soared on Friday as trading commenced on the Nasdaq.
CNBC reports: SpaceX market cap tops $2 trillion after shares... — this may shift market dynamics.
President Donald Trump earlier wrote on Truth Social that public reporting about the deal has "NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing."
Why it matters: U.S. and Iran have 'final, agreed upon text'... reflects a broader economic trend.
Wanda Sykes abstained from Netflix’s high-profile Kevin Hart roast in May, and the comedian is quite pleased with her decision. Asked by Vulture if she was asked to participate in the live telecast, Sykes said, “I was. Kevin called me before it was announced, and I said, ‘No.’...
Variety reports: Wanda Sykes Turned Down Kevin Hart’s Netflix Roast... — this is generating industry buzz.
A cinematic, unabashedly massive new collection from the New York City rocker. Des Rocs Unleashes Thrilling New Album To Hell and Back: Stream Ben Kaye
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
SpaceX "proxy stocks," whose options volumes were booming ahead of Friday's historic initial public offering, are unwinding gains.
Why it matters: SpaceX 'proxies' plunge as real deal arrives: Here's... signals changing business strategies.
Elon Musk's stake in SpaceX is worth more than $766 billion. Combined with his Tesla holdings, Musk's net worth as of Friday is roughly $1.05 trillion.
CNBC reports: Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
"If I look back at my entire 23-year career in music ... songwriting was the easiest thing I ever did," she said.
The big picture: Here’s Taylor Swift’s Full 20-Minute Induction Speech at... — taps into a cultural moment.
Joe Negri, a jazz guitarist best known to generations of children and their parents as the kindly, music-loving handyman of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, died Saturday, May 30, at a senior living facility outside Pittsburgh. He was 99. His death was announced by his family. Beg...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
“It’s just so outrageous,” offers Sofia Coppola. The Academy Award-winning filmmaker is seated across from me inside No Matter What, an immersive art installation from Planned Parenthood in Greenwich Village. The pop-up, running Friday and Saturday, is a walk-through multimedi...
Variety reports: Sofia Coppola Is Rooting for the Knicks and... — this is generating industry buzz.
The LP is Simon's first collection of all original songs in 18 years. Carly Simon Announces New Album Comes in Waves, Unveils “Howl”: Stream Eddie Fu
Consequence of Sound reports: Carly Simon Announces New Album Comes in Waves,... — this is making waves across platforms.
Oil prices fell Friday after a proposed peace deal that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopen was reported by Iranian state media.
The big picture: Oil prices fall after Pakistan prime minister says... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Stellar Blade developer ShiftUp has shared a few words about the just-announced Nintendo Switch 2 port and responded to a fan inquiry about Stellar Blade: Bloodrain. Stellar Blade will be arriving on Switch 2 in 2026 as revealed during this week’s Nintendo Direct. Edouard Akop...
The big picture: Stellar Blade dev on bringing the game to... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
The band also added "New World Man" to the set — along with a memorable train wreck on "2112"
Rolling Stone reports: Rush Night Three: All of ‘Moving Pictures’ and... — this could define this era of music.
Pitching Rue’s death in the series finale of “Euphoria” to Zendaya was not an easy conversation, according to the show’s creator Sam Levinson. “When I pitched her this season and the ending, it was a very emotional reaction,” Levinson said in an interview with Variety‘s Daniel...
Variety reports: ‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson on Pitching Rue’s Death... — this is generating industry buzz.
Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.
Why it matters: Mother finds body of missing son two days... affects international relations.
Wealth advisors say SpaceXers have unique ways of addressing their financial challenges, including whiteboarding, troubleshooting and AI.
CNBC reports: New SpaceX millionaires are reinventing the business of... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Blake Lively won a partial victory on Friday, as a judge ordered Wayfarer Studios to pay her attorneys fees for having to defend against Justin Baldoni’s failed defamation suit. The judge, Lewis Liman, ruled that Lively was entitled to recover her defense costs under a 2023 Ca...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Oxidation reactions are indispensable to the chemical industry, but from a process safety perspective, they are among the most challenging transformations. A research team at the University of Bayreuth, working in collaboration with international partners, has now introduced a...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A new study shows that horse owners' psychological characteristics, including their attachment styles and personality traits, are systematically linked to how frequently they ride, train, and spend quality time with their horses, as well as the equipment they choose to use. Th...
Phys.org reports: Horse owners' personality and attachment style shape how... — this advances our understanding of the world.
"Who am I to stay inside my comfort zone, when all of you left yours for me?" the producer wrote.
Why it matters: Solomon Announces Free Show at Pacha New York... could define this era of music.
The fact that they now cost $949 instead of $300 surely has nothing to do with it, right?
The big picture: Consumer rights champion and tech-whizz Louis Rossman is... — may set a new standard for the genre.
Sky-high ticket prices? Half-empty hotels? Political chaos? FIFA isn’t fretting. North America’s TV-friendly kickoff times are poised to make this the most watched tournament in history.
Hollywood Reporter reports: The World Cup’s Secret Weapon — this is generating industry buzz.
After winning the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Journalistic Excellence at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, the investigative documentary “Who Killed Alex Odeh?” has been acquired by Watermelon Pictures for North American distribution. Directed and produced by Jas...
The big picture: ‘Who Killed Alex Odeh?’ Acquired by Watermelon Pictures... — could reshape the box office conversation.
You want to feel good about Hollywood, or even the world, at the moment? Go over to Luke Tennie’s Instagram account. It’s OK, I’ll wait. You’re back! So did you see the post where Tennie created a montage of his characters: Sean on “Shrinking,” Cruz on “The Pitt” and Dom on “A...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: Coming off a leading role in the film Ready or Not 2, Kathryn Newton has been cast in a leading role in the Hulu pilot Durango, from writer Eliza Clark, 20th Television, and Media Res. Newton will play Bunny, who is beguiling, wild, and deeply guarded. She is someon...
Why it matters: Kathryn Newton To Star Opposite Cooper Hoffman In... is generating industry buzz.
Despite a single-digit market share in practically every global region, Google still has a fairly strong foothold in the smartphone space with the Pixel, but why?
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The US president's reaction came as Iranian media reported purported details from the alleged agreement that included much of what Tehran has been demanding and the US rejecting.
Bottom line from BBC World: this could reshape the global order.
The folk singer breaks down his newly released sixth studio album. Jesse Welles Unmasks His New Album Masks Off Track by Track: Exclusive Kelly Darroch
Why it matters: Jesse Welles Unmasks His New Album Masks Off... shows where the music business is headed.
Elon Musk is now officially the world's first trillionaire. That is a colossal amount of wealth (and by proxy, power) for one individual to have. Its scale - a thousand times more than a billion - is difficult to fathom for those of us who aren't among the 3,363 billionaires t...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Elon Musk's net worth has passed the trillion-dollar mark after SpaceX's IPO. His net worth, which was hovering around $800 billion before the IPO, includes the value of his 4.8 billion shares in SpaceX, along with his wealth from his other companies, like Tesla. Shares of SPC...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The IPO market is back, and it’s not the same companies leading the charge. FAANG had a good run, but a new acronym is taking over: MANGOS — Meta (or Microsoft, depending on who you ask), Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, and SpaceX. Half of that bunch is heading to public ma...
Why it matters: SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI’s hot IPO summer may redefine how we interact with devices.
Three judges denied Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction appeal. Is anyone the least but surprised.
Why it matters: Predictably, Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction appeal has been... is one to watch for the industry.
The court also found that Lively isn't entitled to additional damages under a California intended to shield sexual harassment and assault victims when they report misconduct.
Why it matters: Blake Lively’s Legal Fees to Be Paid for... could reshape the box office conversation.
Leaning heavily on her incredible LUX album, the production offered everything from stripped-back acoustic songs to full-on ballet performances. Rosalía Launches North American Leg of “LUX TOUR 2026” in Boston: Setlist + Photos Jonah Krueger
The big picture: Rosalía Launches North American Leg of “LUX TOUR... — shows where the music business is headed.
Rates have been mostly trending higher since the conflict between the U.S. and Iran began in late February.
The big picture: Mortgage rate rises to 6.52% from 6.48%, near... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Every year, hundreds of millions of tons of petrochemical-based plastics are produced, much of which ends up in the environment or is incinerated. This exacerbates greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental crisis caused by plastic pollution. Now, a study led by the Univer...
The big picture: Engineered bacterium turns potato starch into biodegradable plastic... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.
BBC World reports: French town buries murdered child as questions mount... — this has global implications.
An unquantifiable amount of RPG Maker resources are now at risk of being lost forever as a result of RPG Maker Forum's closure
Why it matters: An ‘Actual Burning Of Alexandria Moment’: RPG Maker... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
If $1 trillion was divided among the entire population, each person would receive almost $122.
Fortune reports: Elon’s wealth: 1 trillion dollar bills would stretch... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
EXCLUSIVE: Inanna Sarkis (Maintenance Required) is set for a role alongside Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger in Beach Read, 20th Century Studios’ adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel from Emily Henry, which is shooting this month, sources tell Deadline. ...
The big picture: Inanna Sarkis Joins 20th Century Studios’ ‘Beach Read’ — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Two more games are losing their online services, but the good news is that the server shutdowns aren't happening all that soon. Delisted Games spotted notices from EA and 2K informing fans about forthcoming server closures. Grid Legends will lose its online service on PlayS...
GameSpot reports: Two More Games Are Losing Online Services Soon — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Nvidia has told Chinese clients that its Arm-based Vera server CPUs could be available as soon as August.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this is one to watch for the industry.
The confrontation followed a historic collapse by the Spurs, who now find themselves on the brink of elimination after blowing a 29-point lead.
The big picture: Victor Wembanyama nearly got egged by a rabid... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Crimson Desert. It's basically an everything game at this point, so it's not too suprising that the latest update developers Pearl Abyss have put out takes the Red Pudding further down the road of being a Nintendogs competitor. The number of pets you can tame as you wander aro...
The big picture: I sure hope Crimson Desert's new pet limit... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
‘A Beautiful Life’ also features songs written by Dolly Parton, Bill Anderson, Carrie Underwood and Tenille Townes.
The big picture: Bluegrass Legends Dailey & Vincent Reflect on Getting... — is making waves across platforms.
SpaceX raised $75 billion on Thursday in the largest IPO ever after offing more than 555 million shares at $135 a piece, valuing the company at over $1.7 trillion.
Why it matters: With SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk is the world’s... could affect investors and consumers alike.
A judge gave Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a week to submit a sworn declaration the DOJ fund was not going forward.
CNBC reports: Judge blocks DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund for longer, wants... — this may shift market dynamics.
A Plague Tale developer Asobo has called Grand Theft Auto 6 an "ogre" as far as its dominance over 2026's release schedule goes. It's the same year its Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy game comes out, and it joins the crush in late August, a couple of months before GTA 6 crashe...
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this is generating hype in the community.
EXCLUSIVE: Alex Kavutskiy has rounded out the cast of his feature directorial debut, the dark comedy Little One, with four additions: Mark O’Brien (Nuremberg), Elias Koteas (The Thin Red Line), Carmen Christopher (Never Change!), and Jamie McShane (Task). Character details for...
The big picture: Mark O’Brien, Elias Koteas, Carmen Christopher & Jamie... — could reshape the box office conversation.
The case is opening free speech concerns, as the ACLU is unaware of any investigation of this particular kind ever happening in an election before.
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Rocking 16-bit precision, dual-rudder yaw, 5-axis control and a plug-and-play profile for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the new T.Flight Hotas 5 is a solid entry point to flight sims. It works with PlayStation consoles and PC out of the box, with convenient features like a ...
Tom's Hardware reports: Thrustmaster's new specialized T.Flight Hotas 5 Microsoft Flight... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. We don't have the phones we preordered yet, but this week included an unexpected in-person encounter with the T1. You see a lot of...
Why it matters: I held the Trump phone reshapes the tech landscape.
An eminent fossil hunter takes the reins at the National Academy of Sciences in a turbulent moment for American researchers.
The big picture: Neil Shubin on Trusted Science in a ‘Deeply... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The Social Reckoning instead stars Jeremy Strong as the tech founder. Aaron Sorkin Spent 3 Days Begging Jesse Eisenberg to Play Mark Zuckerberg Again Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence of Sound reports: Aaron Sorkin Spent 3 Days Begging Jesse Eisenberg... — this could define this era of music.
"Anything scaled properly can be a success," says Kelley Lin of True Panther Records, which earlier this week won the Libera Award for label of the year with five or fewer employees.
The big picture: How True Panther’s ‘Slightly Weird, Slightly Commercially Palatable’... — is making waves across platforms.
"It was an emergency acquisition."
Why it matters: Before you place all the blame on Sony,... may set a new standard for the genre.
Migration flights of dragonflies and damselflies crisscross much of our planet, new research reveals. Scientists from the universities of Exeter and Lund reviewed global evidence and found 100 dragonfly and damselfly species that migrate, and a further 85 possible migratory sp...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
“It’s a match made in heaven” The post Robbie Williams named Port Vale FC’s official front-of-shirt partner and Foundation Ambassador appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
"This beautiful group at HarbourView gets what my music means, not just as a business, but as a body of love," Khan said.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Chaka Khan Inks Catalog Deal With HarbourView (Exclusive) — this is generating industry buzz.
NBCUniversal is hosting an invite-only comedy showcase at 30 Rock on Friday, putting a select group of up-and-coming talent in front of industry leaders including NBCU casting and development executives, late-night execs, agents and bookers. The showcase, dubbed “The NBC Comed...
The big picture: NBC Hosting Private Comedy Showcase to Put Rising... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Recorded in 2017, PROLIFIC serves as Nipsey's first project since his 2019 death.
The big picture: Nipsey Hussle & Bino Rideaux ‘Sacrifices’ Single Arrives... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Peso Pluma shares his pride for the Mexican national team, his predictions for the second match against South Korea and his gratitude for “Daño” being on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart before taking the stage at BMO Stadium. Peso Pluma: And because we Mexicans are the most ...
The big picture: Peso Pluma Celebrates Mexico’s Victory at the Kickoff... — taps into a cultural moment.
“Funny story for you,” I tell Michelle Pfeiffer. She’s sitting across from me in the Deadline office, the picture of elegance. I also suspect that she might be fun. I hadn’t meant to tell her this anecdote, but here we are, so I push on: “I went to high school in England with ...
Deadline reports: Michelle Pfeiffer Talks ‘The Madison’ Season 2, Working... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
In asking one big question and highlighting 11 key features about iOS 27, I said that the Liquid Glass debate was over. Apple introduced a slider that enables everyone to choose their exact desired degree of transparency, including effectively switching off the effect altogeth...
9to5Mac reports: iOS 27 fixes Liquid Glass, and not just... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Why it matters: 9to5Mac Daily: June 12, 2026 – What’s new... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Sensational performances and stunning cinematography just about cover for a predictable plot with nothing much to say.
Why it matters: 'Disclosure Day' review: A close encounter with Spielberg's... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Elon Musk is officially the world’s first trillionaire after his SpaceX tech company debuted Friday at $150/share, 11% higher than the company’s IPO pricing. SpaceX — rocket manufacturer, satellite internet service provider, AI firm and owner of X (aka Twitter) all rolled into...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The S&P 500 index, where trillions in retirement savings are invested, said no to the SpaceX IPO, the biggest in history. Here's what that means for portfolios.
CNBC reports: The S&P 500 already made a big call... — this signals changing business strategies.
The latest iPhone Fold rumors and leaks point toward a wide design, very impressive display, and massive battery.
Mashable reports: The latest iPhone Fold rumors, leaks, and renders:... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
At least on paper, Elon Musk is a trillionaire. Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire (Kind of) Wren Graves
Consequence of Sound reports: Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire (Kind of) — this taps into a cultural moment.
Musk's new title arrives amid a wider acceleration for the richest of the rich whose level of wealth was once unfathomable
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The developers say Tupac's character will be who the man might be 30 years after his death
The big picture: I Hate What Stranger Than Heaven Is Doing... — may set a new standard for the genre.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first started, and it is now going public "with the largest IPO ever".
Bottom line from BBC Science: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.
BBC World reports: Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into... — this affects international relations.
The SpaceX IPO has boosted Musk's paper wealth to more than $1,000,000,000,000 at a time when he is more hated -- and powerful -- than ever.
Why it matters: Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire after... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Nothing Ear (3) launched earlier this year as a solid pair of wireless earbuds, but it’s also been hard to beat the budget-focused Nothing Ear (a) from 2024. But, apparently, Nothing is giving it a shot with the first Nothing Ear (3a) details now leaking.
The big picture: Nothing Ear (3a) reportedly in the pipeline with... — reshapes the tech landscape.
The company made its heavily anticipated debut on Friday, trading higher than its initial $135 IPO price.
The big picture: SpaceX opens at $150, an 11% pop for... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
If there’s one thing that surprised the team behind The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, it’s that players felt Faie talks too much. In the action RPG, Faie is a fairy companion who will accompany you on your journey. She even plays a role in combat with different a...
The big picture: The Adventures of Elliot devs were surprised by... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The SpaceX and Tesla CEO is making a series of futuristic bets, with some of his businesses colliding with the media, entertainment and telecom sector.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Elon Musk Officially Becomes World’s First Trillionaire As... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The critics' group also gave mulitle nominations to 'The Pitt,' 'The Late Show' and 'Pluribus.'
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The first big tech IPO of the summer includes Starlink, xAI and X. It could set the stage for expected public offerings by Anthropic and OpenAI.
Bottom line from CNET: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
EXCLUSIVE: Singer and actress Joanna “JoJo” Levesque (Moulin Rouge The Musical!) will star with Luke Cage and Evil star Mike Colter in LA-set drama-romance The Very Thought of You. The stars will also exec-produce the project, which is written and produced by John Zaring (Purs...
Deadline reports: Joanna “JoJo” Levesque & Mike Colter To Star... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
"They better get their act together, and FAST!" President Donald Trump said of Iran one day after announcing that a deal would be finalized within days.
The big picture: Trump denies Iran's account of deal terms, decries... — may shift market dynamics.
Ben Schwartz has joined the cast of “The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event.” Schwartz will play New York disc jockey Murray the K. The Beatles famously welcomed Murray into their tight circle during their first trip to the US in the 1960s. He joins an ensemble that include...
Variety reports: ‘The Beatles’ Movies Casts ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Star... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
iOS 27 adds new features to Apple Notes, Messages, Wallet, and more, and it has a few improvements for the Reminders app too. Here’s everything new for Reminders in iOS 27.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
EXCLUSIVE: Chris Thomas Devlin, a rising screenwriter in the horror/thriller space, has inked with WME for representation. Recently, Devlin landed arguably his biggest gig to date as screenwriter for the upcoming reimagining of horror classic The Blair Witch Project. Dylan Cla...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Around the world, ocean warming is causing fish to move poleward in search of cooler water.
Why it matters: Climate change is causing fish to move to... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
One less-discussed iOS 27 feature announced at Apple's WWDC is support for Channel Sounding. Look for it whenever you see Bluetooth 6.3 devices.
The big picture: Your iPhone is getting enhanced Bluetooth tracking with... — could change how developers build software.
Users reported problems with Meta's social media platforms on Friday morning. Things seem to have improved.
Why it matters: Facebook and Instagram's Friday Outages: What We Know may redefine how we interact with devices.
The filmmaker praised the youngest female inductee as a "singular artist and a genuine phenomenon." Steven Spielberg Says Taylor Swift Has “No Peer” in Songwriters Hall of Fame Speech Eddie Fu
The big picture: Steven Spielberg Says Taylor Swift Has “No Peer”... — taps into a cultural moment.
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the mid-range 256GB Google Pixel 10 Pro at up to $420 off alongside a sizable collection of Father’s Day Google deals you can browse through. We also have a huge $400 price drop live on unlocked 512GB Galaxy S26+ at Amazon if you’re...
9to5Google reports: Deals: Google Pixel 10 Pro up to $420... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Rodrigo's new video finds her walking around New York City with some ballerinas and rocking out at a bodega. Olivia Rodrigo Unveils New Video for “stupid song,” Performs on Kimmel: Watch Paolo Ragusa
Consequence of Sound reports: Olivia Rodrigo Unveils New Video for “stupid song,”... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Everything you need to know to watch the FIFA World Cup on June 12, including today's schedule, kickoff times, livestream information.
Mashable reports: FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times,... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
From Myke Towers to Young Miko and more, these are the artists who have performed alongside Benito at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Billboard reports: All of Bad Bunny’s Surprise Guests at His... — this is making waves across platforms.
Slam Frank, the critically acclaimed and provocative new musical that reimagines Anne Frank’s story “through an intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop lens,” will begin a limited engagement Off Broadway this September. Previews begin at the Orpheum Theatr...
The big picture: Provocative ‘Slam Frank’ Musical Sets Fall Off Broadway... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Alongside the ongoing all-time low pricing on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon’s $130 price drop on 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 live again on all colors, as well as this Apple Watch SE 3 cell model back at Amazon all-time low ...
The big picture: Deals: Apple Watch Series 11 $130 off, M5... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
A super new Moon is coming. While you won’t be able to see it, it's still going to have an impact. But, what exactly is it and what does it have to do with the tide?
Bottom line from BBC Science: this advances our understanding of the world.
EXCLUSIVE: Matty Matheson and Ricky Staffieri, stars of FX’s The Bear, have partnered with producer Hannah Welever to launch Super Athletic Film Co., a production company focused on championing a new class of creatives in their work on original stories for film & TV. Matheson ...
Deadline reports: ‘The Bear’s Matty Matheson, Ricky Staffieri & Hannah... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
EXCLUSIVE: Theo Rossi (The Penguin, Sons of Anarchy) has joined the cast of Delphi, the new TV series out of the Creed universe, from Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society. Rossi joins Wood Harris (The Wire), Niles Fitch (Forever), Dasan Frazier (A Different World), Graham Patri...
Why it matters: Theo Rossi Boards Prime Video Series ‘Delphi’ could reshape the box office conversation.
Artificial intelligence is often used to generate images. In research, specialized AI models are used for scientific applications—for example, to predict the positions of atoms in materials. The MatterGen model developed by Microsoft can generate complex crystal structures fro...
Why it matters: AI tracks missing hydrogen atoms in crystals with... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Where you can score food specials for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including McDonald's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Grubhub, and more.
Why it matters: Where to score FIFA World Cup food deals... could change how developers build software.
"There's a ton of short-dated call buying in these names as a way to get long SpaceX," Danny Kirsch, head of options trading at Piper Sandler, said.
Why it matters: Options volume in space stocks boomed as investors... reflects a broader economic trend.
See footage, photos, the setlist and more from the opening night before the likes of Stephen Fretwell, Bar Italia, Dev Hynes, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, and Soulwax take to the Southbank stage The post Warpaint kick off Harry Styles’ Meltdown with first gig in nearly two ...
Bottom line from NME: this shows where the music business is headed.
Millions are expected to attend 2026 World Cup matches across North America. For at least one host state, New Jersey, the tournament also brings mounting costs.
CNBC reports: Some U.S. states still don't know if the... — this may shift market dynamics.
Google has released another set of benchmark results to determine the best AI models for Android coding, along with how much each model costs per token. Google’s Gemini 3.5 Flash is easily the most resource-intensive in Android development, and it doesn’t even make the top five.
Why it matters: Gemini 3.5 Flash lands on Google’s Android coding... reshapes the tech landscape.
You can customize Android Auto to make it more tailored to your ideal driving experience - all for free.
The big picture: How I customized my Android Auto in 7... — reshapes the tech landscape.
A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.
Why it matters: More time needed for deadly Air India crash... affects international relations.
AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card has finally penetrated the Steam Survey video card results table, going straight in at position 25.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this could change how developers build software.
The Spanish star's next stop is Toronto, where she’s scheduled to perform June 13 at Scotiabank Arena.
Billboard reports: Rosalía Returns to Stage After Family Emergency, Tells... — this could define this era of music.
Whether you’re planning a backyard barbeque or a World Cup watch party, Govee’s Table Lamp Classic can help set the mood with color-changing lighting effects. Right now it’s down to just $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, which is its best price yet. The rechargeable lamp can last up...
The big picture: Govee’s rechargeable smart table lamp is down to... — could change how developers build software.
A San Francisco company paid nearly $1 million for the solution to an unsolved code in Kryptos, a sculpture on the C.I.A. grounds. Soon it will become an online challenge.
The big picture: They Bought a Famous Puzzle in Cryptography. Now... — opens new research frontiers.
Alien Isolation was a masterclass in horror when it first launched, pitting players against a perfect organism hellbent on their destruction. With Alien Isolation 2 on the way, developer Creative Assembly is looking to place players in the ultimate cat-and-mouse game once agai...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Margaret Kerry, the early sitcom actor and dancer who modeled the movements and expressions for Disney animators as they drew Peter Pan‘s pixie Tinker Bell into being, died of lung cancer on Thursday, June 11, in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was 97. Her death was announced ...
The big picture: Margaret Kerry Dies: Model For Disney’s Animated Tinker... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Did chatbot abandon mental health guardrails when a vulnerable user pushed back?
Why it matters: Lawsuit: ChatGPT validated suicidal woman's distrust of crisis... reshapes the tech landscape.
The frontman came out last month and said that he was “trying to finally be proud of who I am” The post Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo says he was taught being gay was “a sickness that you can cure with prayer” during Christian upbringing appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo says he was taught being... — this taps into a cultural moment.
West Hollywood combines the glamour of a celebrity hotspot with the ease of a domestic trip, offering luxe stays and endless entertainment
The big picture: From the Troubadour to The Roof, West Hollywood... — taps into a cultural moment.
'It's been ethnically cleansed and gentrified,' one fan wrote
Why it matters: Fans Hate On Switch Sports Resort’s New Sportsmates... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Guild Wars - that series of popular massively-multiplayer online role-playing games - is named after three legendary in-universe battles, which are foundational to its story. However, two games in and 20 years later, we've still never actually seen one of these battles ourselv...
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this signals what players want next.
Wiwynn is among the first to demonstrate Nvidia SCADA server that promises to offer AI systems petabytes of ultra-fast storage thanks to GPU-accelerated storage acceleration.
The big picture: Nvidia's high-speed AI data center storage servers break... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Actor Ben Starr, known for his roles in Final Fantasy XVI, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Hades 2, has revealed that he auditioned for the role of James Bond in 007: First Light. He didn't get the part, which ultimately went to Patrick Gibson, and Starr said he was "so f**ki...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.
New leaks point to a much larger battery and a summer launch alongside the Galaxy Watch 9.
The big picture: The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Could Fix Samsung's... — is one to watch for the industry.
Astronomers may have uncovered new details about one of the Milky Way's most important ancient collisions. Using data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and a new clustering algorithm, researchers have found evidence suggesting the famous Gaia-Sausage/Encelad...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Long before vertebrates walked on land, millipedes had the place to themselves. Hundreds of millions of years before dinosaurs arrived, these early decomposers were helping establish Earth's terrestrial ecosystems. But despite their ancient history, scientists still hadn't ful...
The big picture: New findings complete first evolutionary history of all... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
This March 20, 2026, image of Messier 64, or the Black Eye Galaxy, is a composite view from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope. It shows Messier 64 captured at near- and mid-infrared wavelengths by Webb, while Hubble's image shows the galaxy in ultrav...
Why it matters: Photo: Hubble and Webb offer new view of... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Directed entirely by "Zola's" Janicza Bravo and written by the author of the source material, Jordan Tannahill, the five-part series follows a woman whose life slowly unravels when she starts hearing a mysterious hum.
Why it matters: ‘The Listeners’ Review: Rebecca Hall Sorts Hard Facts... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Splitgate developer 1047 Games is back with Empulse, a new competitive shooter that, as GameSpot discovered, is to Titanfall 2 what Splitgate was to Halo. Jean-Luc got to go hands-on with the new shooter, which enters early access later this month. Though it's heavily insp...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
Jean-Luc got hands-on with 1047's latest game Empulse, and spoke with the CEO about how the failure of Splitgate 2 informed their choice to not go free-to-play.
The big picture: Empulse is the Splitgate Team’s Take on Titanfall... — is generating hype in the community.
'I think it’s a really interesting environment to delve into. Ultimately, it's a culture of survival.'
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The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.
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Amazon Prime Day is coming up, and these five Blink Outdoor 4 security cameras are already on sale for $21 each - the lowest price we've ever seen.
The big picture: I use Blink cameras at home, and this... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney is shadowboxing with the President while attempting to renegotiate the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement deal.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Google has filed a lawsuit against a cybercrime organization that was using Gemini to power its financial scams, while Google is also pushing for stricter laws that are more relevant to an AI era.
Why it matters: Google sues cybercrime network that used Gemini for... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Following some instances of Forza Horizon 6 players losing saves and ending up having to start over from scratch, developers Playground Games are starting to roll out fixes. For PC folks, they're advising a check that the latest version of Microsoft Gaming Services is running,...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Forza Horizon 6 PC players urged to check... — this is generating hype in the community.
The original "I Knew It, I Knew You" balances pathos and playfulness, while the new versions each tip the scales in one direction. Taylor Swift Shares Acoustic Versions of Toy Story 5 Song “I Knew It, I Knew You”: Stream Wren Graves
Consequence of Sound reports: Taylor Swift Shares Acoustic Versions of Toy Story... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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