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Netflix Veteran Andy Weil Joins Amazon MGM Studios As Head Of Comedy

EXCLUSIVE: Andy Weil, Netflix’s VP Comedy — and the streamer’s second longest serving programming executive — is leaving to join Amazon MGM Studios as Head of Comedy. Amazon MGM Studios‘ Head of Global Television Peter Friedlander just announced the hire internally in a memo, ...

Deadline reports: Netflix Veteran Andy Weil Joins Amazon MGM Studios... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

Oil prices rise after Treasury Secretary says U.S. will collapse Iran with economic pressure

Oil moved higher Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump sharpened his rhetoric against Iran.

Why it matters: Oil prices rise after Treasury Secretary says U.S.... could affect investors and consumers alike.

Sonic the Hedgehog to Headline Fortnite’s ‘Override’ Season (Gaming News Roundup)

Sonic the Hedgehog will headline Fortnite’s new “Override” season.  Players will be able to play as Sonic and unlock the Tails Sidekick with the purchase of the Battle Pass for the hedgehog’s 35th anniversary. The collaboration will also feature the Tails Sprite, Rings and Son...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

Why social media algorithms send you posts you don't like

Do your social media accounts feed you content that reflects your core beliefs and guiding principles? Our new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that the algorithms supplying your feeds may be prioritizing content that clashes with...

Phys.org reports: Why social media algorithms send you posts you... — this opens new research frontiers.

Europe's heat waves scorch 80 million with 40 C heat

Europe's deadly, record-breaking summer heat waves sent temperatures above 40°C (104°F) in areas inhabited by 80 million people from mid-June to mid-August, according to official data analyzed by AFP, with many of those areas not used to such hot weather.

Phys.org reports: Europe's heat waves scorch 80 million with 40... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

Apple Music to Label AI-Made Tracks Later This Year

Apple Music will begin labeling songs on the platform derived from AI platforms, adding a “Made With AI” label to such songs later this year. In a note to its industry partners and one viewed by Variety, the service said that record labels and distributors will be required to ...

Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

Publishing Briefs: Ayra Starr Production Duo The Elements Signs With Electric Feel

In this week's column, Alison Nichols signs with BMG, Swapmeet signs to Concord Music Publishing ANZ and more.

Why it matters: Publishing Briefs: Ayra Starr Production Duo The Elements... shows where the music business is headed.

Meet UPDF: A Lightweight Adobe Alternative Built for the Agentic Era

PDFs are easy to read and hard to change. AI can now summarize a 90-page contract in seconds, but it still won't rewrite the source file cleanly. UPDF is built for that second half: direct editing, 14-format conversion, 38-language OCR, and ten AI agents shipped in version 2.5...

The big picture: Meet UPDF: A Lightweight Adobe Alternative Built for... — pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

Fans Share Which Songs Get Them Hyped for the Gym at Outside Lands Music Festival | Man On the Street

This is sponsored content. Fans at Outside Lands music festival share which songs get them into motion. Tetris Kelly: The Planet Fitness movement mixes are built around a simple but deeply personal truth: What we listen to while we move often shapes who we’re becoming in the p...

Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

Netflix & AMC Studios Forge Co-Production Agreement With Shane Black’s ‘Bannerman’ As First Series

Netflix is now in the series co-production business. The streamer has made a deal with AMC Studios to jointly develop and produce original series, believed to be the first of its kind for the global platform. The first greenlight to come out of the arrangement is drama Bannerm...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

14 Things We Just Learned About The Duskbloods

How do you even play this thing?

The big picture: 14 Things We Just Learned About The Duskbloods — may set a new standard for the genre.

How well do past extinctions predict extinction risk today?

In the last few centuries, mammals and other animals have been going extinct at least 100 times faster than they did before humans arrived on the scene. So who will be next? Which species are most likely to survive, and which will die out?

Why it matters: How well do past extinctions predict extinction risk... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

How ‘Fallout’ Made 120-Pound Power Armor Look Effortless

Emmy-nominated stunt performers Jeremy Fitzgerald and Tim Soergel reveal what it took to run, fight and fall in suits with 12-inch feet.

Why it matters: How ‘Fallout’ Made 120-Pound Power Armor Look Effortless could reshape the box office conversation.

Netflix, AMC Studios Team for ‘Bannerman’ Spy Thriller From Shane Black, Craig Silverstein

The series based on novels by John R. Maxim is the first co-production between the two companies.

Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

Netflix, AMC Team for ‘Bannerman’ Series Based on John R. Maxim Spy Novels, Shane Black and Craig Silverstein to Write

Netflix and AMC Studios are set to co-produce the drama series “Bannerman,” Variety has learned. The series is based on John R. Maxim’s Paul Bannerman novels, of which five were published. This marks the first Netflix/AMC Studios co-production. The show will air on AMC in the ...

The big picture: Netflix, AMC Team for ‘Bannerman’ Series Based on... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

Nick Offerman Loved Getting Slapped by Betty Gilpin

The Emmy-nominated actor breaks down his favorite scene from "Death by Lightning," why he loves the "'Deadwood'-ification" of history, and his onscreen bond with Shea Whigham: "I want to giggle like a schoolgirl just thinking about how fun it was to do that with him."

Why it matters: Nick Offerman Loved Getting Slapped by Betty Gilpin may set a new benchmark for the genre.

Wednesday Have a Song Called ‘Townies.’ Townies Have One Called ‘Wednesday.’ This Is a Thing

From Lana Del Rey's "Paris, Texas" to Paris Texas's "Lana Del Rey," a head-spinning dive into one very specific type of musical palindrome

The big picture: Wednesday Have a Song Called ‘Townies.’ Townies Have... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

Adobe Firefly adds AI audio tools and Google's Gemini Omni Flash

Adobe is making three AI audio tools broadly available in Firefly. Generate Music, Generate Speech, and Generate Sound Effects create royalty-free music, voiceovers, and sound effects for video projects. Adobe has also added Gemini Omni Flash to the platform. The article Adobe...

Why it matters: Adobe Firefly adds AI audio tools and Google's... highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

Bleech 9:3 share brooding new single ‘Figure 8’: “The product of crying quietly so your flatmates don’t hear you”

The NME 100 band will be playing a headline tour in the UK and Ireland in November The post Bleech 9:3 share brooding new single ‘Figure 8’: “The product of crying quietly so your flatmates don’t hear you” appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Bleech 9:3 share brooding new single ‘Figure 8’:... taps into a cultural moment.

Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown For August 22 2026 | Billboard Latin

Karol G takes over the top 10 with the release of her new album No Me Arrepiento De Sentir Tanto. Narrator:Karol G takes over Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs. This is the top 10 for the week of August 22. “Después de Ti” with Greg González flies to No. 10. “Alguien Que Te Amaba” d...

Billboard reports: Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown For... — this shows where the music business is headed.

Cinetic Marketing Continues to Morph as Two Long-Time Principals Take on Shared Leadership

After Ryan Werner's departure in 2025, Courtney Ott took over the reins of the marketing/publicity combine. As she exits, long-time principals Charlie Olsky and Emilie Spiegel become Co-Heads.

The big picture: Cinetic Marketing Continues to Morph as Two Long-Time... — could reshape the box office conversation.

Where Vandals Can’t Reach? Flock Safety’s Future Is Full of Spying Drones

A fast-growing surveillance drone network won’t help Flock’s public image.

The big picture: Where Vandals Can’t Reach? Flock Safety’s Future Is... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

These ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Crochet Kits Let You Create Your Own Character Plushies

Create five characters with step-by-step video tutorials.

Billboard reports: These ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Crochet Kits Let You... — this shows where the music business is headed.

'Wall-to-wall' map of NYC trees could help cool cities worldwide

Researchers have created an interactive map identifying 1.8 million individual trees in New York City, using a new approach that could optimize the placement of trees for cooling in cities around the world.

Why it matters: 'Wall-to-wall' map of NYC trees could help cool... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

Who helps more—low-income earners or the wealthy? It depends on the situation

Are people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds more willing to help—or do the wealthy give more? For years, research has provided conflicting answers. A new study by Kühne Logistics University (KLU), based on data from approximately 680,000 people, resolves this contradiction...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

beabadoobee Gets Nostalgic on New Song “Memories”: Stream

Bea describes the bittersweet track as "one of the happiest songs on the album," despite its fixation on moments that are long gone. beabadoobee Gets Nostalgic on New Song “Memories”: Stream Alex Krinsky

Why it matters: beabadoobee Gets Nostalgic on New Song “Memories”: Stream is making waves across platforms.

Riot Will End Active Development On 2XKO At The End Of The Year

2XKO will not make it to its first official birthday

Why it matters: Riot Will End Active Development On 2XKO At... may set a new standard for the genre.

Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses

Google is giving publishers a new button that lets readers make them a preferred source across Search, Discover, and Google News, potentially boosting their traffic as AI search sends fewer clicks to the web.

The big picture: Google gives publishers a new way to fight... — could change how developers build software.

Runlayer, Rippling drop lawsuits — but the brouhaha is still a cautionary tale for founders

Runlayer and Rippling have dropped their lawsuits. No money was paid. Rippling celebrated by releasing a competing product.

TechCrunch reports: Runlayer, Rippling drop lawsuits — but the brouhaha... — this is one to watch for the industry.

‘We Literally Have No Control Over Our Setting: Watch Kareem Rahma Break Down the Chaotic Art of Making ‘SubwayTakes’

Rahma walks us through his process that turned "SubwayTakes" into one of the most unique entertainment properties on the internet.

IndieWire reports: ‘We Literally Have No Control Over Our Setting:... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

Education Department recalculates student loan forgiveness counts, setting some PSLF borrowers back

Many borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness have recently learned that they're further away from debt cancellation than they'd expected.

Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.

Wolves in the Throne Room Announce New Album, Unveil “Ghosts Among the Obelisks”: Stream

Estuary, the band's eighth LP, is out October 23rd via Relapse Records. Wolves in the Throne Room Announce New Album, Unveil “Ghosts Among the Obelisks”: Stream Langdon Hickman

The big picture: Wolves in the Throne Room Announce New Album,... — is making waves across platforms.

Senators demand answers from TikTok About ‘depraved’ experiment

The company withheld an algorithmic safeguard from roughly 15 million users, including minors, according to a confidential internal document.

The big picture: Senators demand answers from TikTok About ‘depraved’ experiment — reflects a broader economic trend.

What We Missed: Delta Flight Disrupted With Wi-Fi Hack

In this video, Dark Reading editors discuss some of the news they didn't get a chance to cover, including some scary airplane security risks and the US government's newest "hack back" strategy.

Dark Reading reports: What We Missed: Delta Flight Disrupted With Wi-Fi... — this highlights growing cyber threats.

This game inspired by classic Minecraft dropper maps can't work out whether it wants to rapture you or make you throw up

"I wanna see how much abuse gamers can take," a voice over opens the trailer for Sensory Overload, a game that will likely be taking home the Geoff "IMAX" Keighley Award for Most Appropriate Title For A Video Game later this year. It's a simple concept for a game: you are cons...

The big picture: This game inspired by classic Minecraft dropper maps... — could shake up the gaming landscape.

Google Messages RCS breaks with ‘3100’ error for some, especially Galaxy switchers

An issue with Google Messages appears to be breaking RCS for some users, with much of the problem tracing back to Samsung Galaxy devices.

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

Climate: Trump vs. California

At least a half-dozen federal agencies have moved to undermine the state’s environmental efforts.

Why it matters: Climate: Trump vs. California adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

Bessent becomes most interventionist Treasury chief in decades

Expanded bond buybacks and yen purchases mark an unusually activist approach, but widening deficits could limit its effectiveness

The big picture: Bessent becomes most interventionist Treasury chief in decades — reflects a broader economic trend.

A24’s Kate Fassl Joins Ari Aster’s Square Peg As Head Of Comms & Talent Relations

EXCLUSIVE: A24 vet Kate Fassl is heading to Ari Aster’s Square Peg as its new Head of Communications and Talent Relations. In her new role, Fassl will lead comms for Square Peg, overseeing strategy, press and brand while working closely with filmmakers and talent. Fassl joins ...

Why it matters: A24’s Kate Fassl Joins Ari Aster’s Square Peg... signals where Hollywood is headed.

Apple Music to Launch Labels on AI Tracks Later This Year

"Content providers will be required to include AI Transparency Tags in any instance where AI was used to create a material portion of the content, including tracks that are AI platform generated," Apple Music said.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Apple Music to Launch Labels on AI Tracks... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

Marley Spoon, Blue Apron Face Delivery Issues After Food Supplier Bankruptcy

Customers have faced late deliveries, missing ingredients and a lapse in communication. I’m one of them.

CNET reports: Marley Spoon, Blue Apron Face Delivery Issues After... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

Carney asks Canada's provinces to end US alcohol ban as trade deal nears

An agreement preventing a new wave of US tariffs is close and could include an end to Canada's boycott of US wine and spirits.

The big picture: Carney asks Canada's provinces to end US alcohol... — signals changing business strategies.

Bunnie Xo Is Having a ‘Baddie Bunnie Summer’ After Jelly Roll Divorce: ‘I’m Just Thriving’

"Ladies, they never should have let me back out in the streets because I love it here," she joked.

Billboard reports: Bunnie Xo Is Having a ‘Baddie Bunnie Summer’... — this could define this era of music.

Castelion hits $13B valuation to mass-produce hypersonic missiles

Founded in 2022, Castelion set out to manufacture hypersonic weapon systems at a lower cost and at faster speeds than traditional defense primes.

The big picture: Castelion hits $13B valuation to mass-produce hypersonic missiles — is one to watch for the industry.

A cell-motility pathway helps set the pace of embryo development

A molecular pathway known for controlling cell shape and movement also helps regulate the rhythm by which the vertebrate body is divided into repeated segments, FMI researchers report in the journal Development.

Why it matters: A cell-motility pathway helps set the pace of... opens new research frontiers.

'Shaking up' biofilm research: Active topography reduces bacterial infections

The use of antibiotics has traditionally been considered the gold standard in bacterial infection control—the more bacterial cells you kill, and the faster you kill them, the better. University of Tennessee, Knoxville Professor Dacheng Ren champions a different approach: engin...

The big picture: 'Shaking up' biofilm research: Active topography reduces bacterial... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

Chuck Saftler, Top TV Acquisition Executive & FX Veteran, Leaving Disney After 32 Years

EXCLUSIVE: Chuck Saftler, one of the biggest names in TV acquisitions and who helped build FX Networks, is leaving Disney after a 32-year tenure that dates to pre-Disney-merger FX, which he joined in December 1993 as director of scheduling, seven months prior to the network’s ...

Why it matters: Chuck Saftler, Top TV Acquisition Executive & FX... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

Adeline Rudolph, Audra McDonald & Dylan McDermott Join Amazon MGM’s Tennis Rom-Com ‘Love Love’

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM has added three more to its Joey Power rom-com Love Love: Adeline Rudolph (Mortal Kombat II), Audra McDonald (The Gilded Age), and Dylan McDermott (FBI: Most Wanted). Character details are being kept under wraps. Isabel May and Tyriq Withers lead the film...

Deadline reports: Adeline Rudolph, Audra McDonald & Dylan McDermott Join... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

'Wet Hot American Summer': The raunchy 2000s teen movie that was actually about a space station falling to Earth

Reminiscing about the summer camp Skylab disaster movie on its 25th anniversary.

Space.com reports: 'Wet Hot American Summer': The raunchy 2000s teen... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project

European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.

Bottom line from BBC World: this demands attention beyond borders.

Meta's app for creating generative AI minigames is now available in the US

It's called Pocket and is described as a "platform for making and sharing gizmos."

Why it matters: Meta's app for creating generative AI minigames is... is one to watch for the industry.

Liquid AI Releases LFM2.5-DSpark Draft Models That Deliver Up to 3.18x Faster Decoding Without Changing Model Outputs

Three ~300M drafters bring speculative decoding to LFM2.5, delivering up to 3.18x faster decoding with identical greedy output. The post Liquid AI Releases LFM2.5-DSpark Draft Models That Deliver Up to 3.18x Faster Decoding Without Changing Model Outputs appeared first on Mark...

The big picture: Liquid AI Releases LFM2.5-DSpark Draft Models That Deliver... — could accelerate the AI arms race.

Andrew McCarthy Sci-Fi Pic ‘Orion’ Acquired By Hyde Park International

EXCLUSIVE: Hyde Park International has picked up foreign sales rights to Jaco Bouwer’s sci-fi thriller Orion starring Andrew McCarthy, Debby Ryan and Drew Van Acker. Orion is set for a nationwide U.S. release through Blue Harbor this fall. In the pic, McCarthy plays Jim, a NAS...

Why it matters: Andrew McCarthy Sci-Fi Pic ‘Orion’ Acquired By Hyde... could reshape the box office conversation.

Eric Swalwell’s Home Raided in Federal Sexual Assault Probe

Things can indeed get worse for the former Democratic congressman

Why it matters: Eric Swalwell’s Home Raided in Federal Sexual Assault... is making waves across platforms.

Ten Years Later, Frank Ocean Still Knows Something We Don’t

A decade after Blonde, the masterpiece remains rooted in a vanished world while gathering new meaning from everyone who has lived alongside it

Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this could define this era of music.

Mark Zuckerberg bought an Irish castle

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg now owns an actual castle. Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan bought Strancally Castle and its 440-acre estate in Ireland "several weeks ago," according to The Irish Times. While the exact price of the purchase is unclear, the family could have pai...

Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

China's solar push linked to bird diversity losses across 2,344 counties

The global push for solar energy expansion could carry hidden biodiversity costs, according to a study across China published in the journal Science on Thursday.

Why it matters: China's solar push linked to bird diversity losses... advances our understanding of the world.

Silicon Valley Doesn't Get Why You Hate AI

Technology leaders don’t seem to understand society’s gripes about AI, but boy, are they posting through it.

Bottom line from Wired: this may redefine how we interact with devices.

7 Cheaper Alternatives For Popular Games

Gaming has never been more expensive. We’re here to investigate why, and help you play more while spending less. Welcome to GameSpot Cheap Week. Massive, popular games go on sale all the time, but there are a plethora of titles that emulate those experiences with a lowe...

The big picture: 7 Cheaper Alternatives For Popular Games — could shake up the gaming landscape.

How to watch Gamescom's Opening Night Live showcase

The two-hour stream will feature Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day and The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past.

Why it matters: How to watch Gamescom's Opening Night Live showcase signals a shift in how we use technology.

Faye Dunaway and Nicola Peltz Beckham Among Honorees at Kinéo Awards During Venice Film Fest

The awards, conceived by Kinéo Cultural Association president Rosetta Sannelli, toasts a milestone 25th anniversary next month with the ceremony set to take place at Casa Cinema Giovani on Sept. 5.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Faye Dunaway and Nicola Peltz Beckham Among Honorees... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

Best Buy Is Offering $100 Gift Cards For $60 This Weekend, And That’s Great If You Want GTA 6’s Premium Edition

To celebrate its 60th anniversary, retailer Best Buy is offering $100 gift cards for only $60, and the timing is great if you want the $100 Ultimate Edition of GTA 6. The offer is good for one day only, August 22, and you'll need to visit a store in person to get the gift c...

GameSpot reports: Best Buy Is Offering $100 Gift Cards For... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

Cursive is making a comeback. But does it deserve one?

Learning to read and write cursive was once a rite of passage for practically every American schoolchild.

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

Extreme rain shifts toward larger, less frequent storms across eastern US

Extreme precipitation events are among the most damaging natural disasters and a major concern in our changing climate. In the U.S., since 1980, the most destructive events alone have caused more than 2,800 deaths and $700 billion in damages. But what is the total area of the ...

The big picture: Extreme rain shifts toward larger, less frequent storms... — advances our understanding of the world.

Google Pixel screen savers add new styles and iPhone-like switching [Gallery]

Google Pixel 11 phones ship with an update to screen savers, with support for a new style and the ability to select more than one option and switch through them – much like iPhones do.

The big picture: Google Pixel screen savers add new styles and... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

Climate: Saving Old Trees Might Save Lives

We know that trees are good for cities. A new study finds that mature trees are especially good.

The big picture: Climate: Saving Old Trees Might Save Lives — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

DIRECTV Promotes Its Premium Channel Offerings With Three Months of HBO Max, Paramount+ and More

The streamer is letting new customers test the waters with promos on an assortment of its most popular premium add-ons.

Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

Here's how the Los Angeles Lakers' $12.5B sale impacts the value of all 30 NBA teams

CNBC reports: Here's how the Los Angeles Lakers' $12.5B sale... — this signals changing business strategies.

AirPods Pro 3 and more just got new firmware release in beta

Apple has released new AirPods beta firmware today for developers and public beta testers. It’s available for AirPods Pro 3 and select other models. Here are the details.

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.

Argentina’s Cosquín Rock Announces 2027 Lineup with Jack Johnson, Babasónicos, Wos, and Illya Kuryaki

The 27th edition of the festival returns to Córdoba on February 6th and 7th with Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Jorge Drexler, Divididos, and more. Argentina’s Cosquín Rock Announces 2027 Lineup with Jack Johnson, Babasónicos, Wos, and Illya Kuryaki Pedro Camacho

The big picture: Argentina’s Cosquín Rock Announces 2027 Lineup with Jack... — shows where the music business is headed.

Chinese video platform Bilibili is going global

The platform is expanding with a new international app and an English version of its website.

Bottom line from Engadget: this reshapes the tech landscape.

How an Indie Studio Convinced ‘Naruto’ Creator, TV Tokyo to Let Them Make Franchise’s First Official Digital Cards App (EXCLUSIVE)

“Naruto” fans will have access to the popular anime franchise’s first-ever official digital cards app with Thursday’s worldwide launch of “Naruto Ninja Cards.” Described as “a gamified card-collecting experience,” “Naruto Ninja Cards” lets app users collect the series’ most ic...

Why it matters: How an Indie Studio Convinced ‘Naruto’ Creator, TV... could reshape the box office conversation.

Stone tools suggest Neanderthals once inhabited Arabian deserts

Neanderthals are largely associated with colder climates across Eurasia. But researchers know that both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals moved through nearby Southwest Asia between about 100,000 and 50,000 years ago, and Arabia was a crossroads between Africa, Europe and Asia dur...

Why it matters: Stone tools suggest Neanderthals once inhabited Arabian deserts adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

Why ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Broke One of ‘Game of Thrones’ Biggest Musical Rules

Composer Dan Romer explains the decision to ditch the HBO franchise’s iconic sound for a warmer, stranger blend of spaghetti Western guitars, whistles and modern drums.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Why ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Broke... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

What Does Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Move Back to the U.K. Mean for the Royal Family?

The Sussexes are coming home. In a shock announcement on Wednesday, it was revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. for an “extended period” with their two young children after six years of living in California. But after the pair’s dramatic exi...

The big picture: What Does Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Move... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

Charles Melton in Talks for ‘Naruto’ Movie as Kakashi

Charles Melton is in close talks to play Kakashi Hatake in Destin Daniel Cretton’s upcoming live-action “Naruto” movie, Variety has learned. The news comes amid speculation that Melton would be announced to join the “X-Men” cast at last week’s D23 convention. The global “Narut...

The big picture: Charles Melton in Talks for ‘Naruto’ Movie as... — is generating industry buzz.

AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3: Which should you buy in 2026?

Choosing between AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 was already mostly a question of fit, features, and price. Apple is also developing camera-equipped AirPods with Visual Intelligence, but they are not expected to arrive until 2027 at the soonest. That could make waiting an awfully ...

The big picture: AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3: Which should... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

Fortnite Fans Foresee A Five Nights At Freddy’s Crossover, Based On New Building

There has never been a Five Nights at Freddy's collaboration in Fortnite, but an under-construction building on the game's map has given people hope. Well-known leaker HYPEX shared on X that another user named AlignedEclipse has spotted a structure that looks similar to the pi...

Why it matters: Fortnite Fans Foresee A Five Nights At Freddy’s... signals what players want next.

Lily Allen responds to critics of her lack of audience interaction on ‘West End Girl’ tour

"Give me your top five audience interactions you've ever seen at a gig" The post Lily Allen responds to critics of her lack of audience interaction on ‘West End Girl’ tour appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Lily Allen responds to critics of her lack... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

Viral video shows Amazon delivery drone dropping package in hot tub

A viral video shows an Amazon delivery drone dropping a package into a backyard pool in Texas.

Why it matters: Viral video shows Amazon delivery drone dropping package... could change how developers build software.

Maggie Rose Doesn’t Know How to Feel About That ‘Best-Kept Secret’ Compliment

"I’m making no efforts to remain a secret," says the two-time Grammy nominee, who just released her new album Half Moon

Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

Stripe to buy OpenRouter as fintech expands deeper into AI

Stripe said it's acquiring OpenRouter, as the payments company expands into the artificial intelligence model market.

The big picture: Stripe to buy OpenRouter as fintech expands deeper... — signals changing business strategies.

Kehlani Shuts Down Narrative That ‘R&B Is Dead’: ‘People Are Just a Little Lazy in Looking Up New Artists’

The R&B artist is the cover star of Billboard's 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players issue.

The big picture: Kehlani Shuts Down Narrative That ‘R&B Is Dead’:... — could define this era of music.

Reggie Watts Is a Prominent Ketamine Advocate. Was It His Ex’s ‘Undoing’?

The comedian promotes ketamine and psychedelics to explore higher consciousness. Yet friends of his ex-girlfriend, who died by suicide, claim his encouragement fueled an addiction. Watts’ team calls the claims “dangerously false.”

Why it matters: Reggie Watts Is a Prominent Ketamine Advocate. Was... shows where the music business is headed.

Film and TV Spending Dropped In New Mexico. But There’s a Silver Lining

As major studios slash budgets for tentpole features and series, there's fewer big-ticket projects. There's also more indies and an uptick in shoot activity, the state's film office director says.

The big picture: Film and TV Spending Dropped In New Mexico.... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

Ron Perlman Joins Lily James in Horror Thriller ‘Seasons’ for Amazon MGM Studios

Drew Hancock is directing the feature, which began as a short story on Reddit.

Why it matters: Ron Perlman Joins Lily James in Horror Thriller... is generating industry buzz.

Trump says Iran's economy is collapsing. A former central bank adviser in Tehran pushes back

Iran's economy is deteriorating under the weight of mounting sanctions, but far from unraveling, a former adviser to Iran's central bank told CNBC.

Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.

Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule

Linkdaze's smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.

The big picture: Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a... — is one to watch for the industry.

Brand messaging shapes consumer choices in vegan cosmetics

Major cosmetics retailers such as Sephora, Ulta and Amazon now feature sections aimed at socially conscious consumers, highlighting products that are sustainable, eco-friendly, cruelty-free or packaged with recycled materials. This shift reflects changing consumer preferences.

Phys.org reports: Brand messaging shapes consumer choices in vegan cosmetics — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

A new kind of polymer with two faces and a twist control electron spin

Researchers from the University of Osaka have developed a new class of chiral semiconducting polymers that can generate highly spin-polarized electrical currents. The team's unique molecular design allows the polymers to self-assemble into helical structures that efficiently f...

The big picture: A new kind of polymer with two faces... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered “Community” update out now, patch notes – 60 FPS in Classic Graphics Mode, brightness slider, more

Aspyr has announced the release of a new “Community” update for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered. Players on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and elsewhere can download it now. The update includes new, community-requested features as well as bug fixes and optimizations. As part of this, t...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.

Ron Perlman Latest To Join Amazon MGM’s Horror Film ‘Seasons’ From Drew Hancock

Ron Perlman (Apple’s Cape Fear) is set for a role alongside Lily James and Jack Reynor in Seasons, Amazon MGM Studios’ horror film marking the sophomore feature of Companion‘s Drew Hancock. Character details are being kept under wraps. Hancock’s script is based on a viral horr...

Deadline reports: Ron Perlman Latest To Join Amazon MGM’s Horror... — this is generating industry buzz.

Google releases Pixel 11 series factory images

With the Pixel 11 series hitting store shelves today, Google has released factory images for all the devices.

Why it matters: Google releases Pixel 11 series factory images is one to watch for the industry.

ACM Honors Celebrate Country Music’s Biggest Names and Unsung Heroes: Top Moments

Trisha Yearwood, Dierks Bentley, Sheryl Crow and Brenda Lee were among those paying tribute.

Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.

People are threatening to uninstall ChatGPT just to see if it begs

Users are telling ChatGPT they plan to uninstall it and posting its sometimes melodramatic responses on social media.

Mashable reports: People are threatening to uninstall ChatGPT just to... — this could change how developers build software.

Enslaved Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Solar Will”: Stream

The veteran metal act's 17th studio album is out October 30th via Nuclear Blast Records. Enslaved Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Solar Will”: Stream Langdon Hickman

The big picture: Enslaved Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Solar Will”:... — taps into a cultural moment.

Lola Blankets’ Biggest Sale of the Year Means Half Off Hollywood’s Favorite Faux Fur Throw

Selena Gomez, Simone Biles, Oprah Winfrey and Tate McRae are just a handful of the viral blanket brand's famous fans.

Why it matters: Lola Blankets’ Biggest Sale of the Year Means... could reshape the box office conversation.

Bricks & Minifigs’ $200,000 Star Wars Lego Dispute That Spawned Reckless Ben Drama Reaches Partial Settlement

A joint statement from the Mansell family and BAM Franchising stated that the parties involved have ‘reached a comprehensive and amicable resolution’

Why it matters: Bricks & Minifigs’ $200,000 Star Wars Lego Dispute... is generating hype in the community.

Yungblud Crowd-Surfs in a Wheelchair While Performing With Broken Leg

“Good way to break my leg …,” singer quips weeks after injuring himself before Sturgis Motorcycle Rally gig

The big picture: Yungblud Crowd-Surfs in a Wheelchair While Performing With... — could define this era of music.

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: SENTINEL 519, NARUTO Ninja STORM, Slime Legends, more

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like SENTINEL 519: SAGA – GENESIS, Candleman, NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM, Endling Extinction is Forever, Slime Legends – Survivor, Lia: Hacking Destiny, and more. Just be sure...

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this could change how developers build software.

Charles Melton in Talks to Play Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton’s ‘Naruto’ Movie (Exclusive)

The actor recently landed a nomination for his role in Netflix anthology 'Beef.'

Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

Step Aside, GTA 6 Leaks, We Have To Talk About Zork

Ongoing GTA 6 leaks might be the biggest gaming news story happening right now, but there's something much more important to discuss: Zork. We finally know what From Software's new Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, actually is, and among the many details we've gotten is a re...

Why it matters: Step Aside, GTA 6 Leaks, We Have To... is generating hype in the community.

AirPods with camera leak, iOS 27 beta 6, iPhone 18 Pro cases

Benjamin and Chance talk about the crazy leak by Apple depicting the new AirPods with cameras in a video demo, the changes in iOS 27 beta 6, their latest experiences with Siri AI, whether iPhone 18 Pro will fit iPhone 17 Pro cases, and perhaps some final resolution in the Appl...

The big picture: AirPods with camera leak, iOS 27 beta 6,... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

Blocc chemistry could automate molecular discovery and democratize access to new materials

A paper published in the journal Science lays out a roadmap for broadening access to the process of discovering molecular tools that can benefit society, including medicines, materials and a wide range of everyday consumer products.

Why it matters: Blocc chemistry could automate molecular discovery and democratize... opens new research frontiers.

Accounting staff turnover may lead to future financial reporting problems

Investors looking for early signs of declining financial reporting quality may want to pay attention to employee turnover in a company's accounting department, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.

Why it matters: Accounting staff turnover may lead to future financial... opens new research frontiers.

100-million-year-old molecular 'bypasses' may have helped grasses dominate landscapes and agriculture

100 million years ago, long before human intervention, ancestors of grasses, including wheat, rice and maize, developed "bypasses" in chemical pathways used to create two critical compounds: lignin and starch. These more efficient pathways could explain why grass plants are so...

Phys.org reports: 100-million-year-old molecular 'bypasses' may have helped grasses dominate... — this opens new research frontiers.

Netflix Nabs ‘The Headlands House’ Limited Series Starring Colman Domingo

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner Colman Domingo (Euphoria, Michael) stars in The Headlands House, a thriller limited series, which, in a competitive situation, has landed at Netflix for development. From AMC Studios, it is executive produced by Colman Domingo and Raúl Domingo for their ...

Deadline reports: Netflix Nabs ‘The Headlands House’ Limited Series Starring... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

CBS Plans Special Morning, Primetime Coverage of 9/11 Anniversary

CBS will fill key morning and primetime hours on September 11 with live coverage and special programming devoted to the 25th anniversary of terrorist attacks on America on that date in 2001. The CBS programming will also be available on Paramount+. A selection of reporting on ...

Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

The ‘Top Chef’ Casting Team Never Packs Up Their Knives

Casting director Ron Mare tells IndieWire about why casting "Top Chef" has only gotten more interesting the longer the show has run.

IndieWire reports: The ‘Top Chef’ Casting Team Never Packs Up... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

Strange gamma-ray signal could unlock dark matter’s secrets

Researchers spotted an unusual gamma-ray signal in three galaxy clusters, which may be a telltale sign of dark matter – or some even more exotic phenomenon

Bottom line from New Scientist: this opens new research frontiers.

This wild new PC pro controller runs its own custom OS across a 2.79-inch color display slapped beneath the thumbsticks

Genki says it is "Beyond the Pro Controller".

PC Gamer reports: This wild new PC pro controller runs its... — this signals what players want next.

A weather satellite 22,000 miles above Earth saved my 2026 total solar eclipse cruise on the Mediterranean Sea

Joe Rao took to sea aboard the cruise ship Le Boréal to watch the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's what it was like.

Space.com reports: A weather satellite 22,000 miles above Earth saved... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back

High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years

BBC Business reports: Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull... — this reflects a broader economic trend.

Breeos smokeless fire pit just dropped to its lowest price in months — grab it now for $509

Breeo's X Series 24 smokeless fire pit just dropped to $509, its lowest price in months — a 15% discount off its $599 list price.

Bottom line from Mashable: this may redefine how we interact with devices.

ChatGPT update adds Apple Messages integration on Mac

Well, this seems interesting. ChatGPT’s latest update adds a new Mac integration: the ability to work with conversations from Apple’s Messages app. The feature works with iMessage, SMS, and RCS.

9to5Mac reports: ChatGPT update adds Apple Messages integration on Mac — this could change how developers build software.

A rare stumble at TJX has Wall Street spooked. We see a buying opportunity

We trust the off-price retailer is already fixing its problems.

CNBC reports: A rare stumble at TJX has Wall Street... — this signals changing business strategies.

U.S. sports fans spend about $2,000 a year on their favorite teams—many find themselves in debt as a result

As football season approaches, many Americans are planning to take on debt to pay for tickets, memorabilia, parlays and more.

The big picture: U.S. sports fans spend about $2,000 a year... — reflects a broader economic trend.

Sonys noise-canceling headphones are back on sale at Amazon — grab them for under $100

Sony's WH-CH720N wireless noise-canceling headphones are down to $98, a 46% discount off their $179.99 list price.

Mashable reports: Sonys noise-canceling headphones are back on sale at... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

The AI industry is getting better at spotting dangerous behavior. It is less clear that labs know how to stop it.

Recent incidents involving OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta show what happens when increasingly capable AI agents are tested in flawed environments. A new assessment finds leading labs are better at spotting risky behavior than reliably stopping it.

Why it matters: The AI industry is getting better at spotting... hints at where the money is moving.

Hackers poison arrayref Rust crate to push infostealer malware

Hackers compromised the maintainer account behind the widely used Rust crate arrayref to introduce malware that executed on developers' systems during compilation. [...]

Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this is a wake-up call for digital security.

Scott Bessent on the national debt: ‘There’s nothing magic about the $40 trillion number’

"We can grow our way out of that," the Treasury Secretary told CNBC on Thursday.

Fortune reports: Scott Bessent on the national debt: ‘There’s nothing... — this reflects a broader economic trend.

Fortnite‘s Long Sonic Haunts My Nightmares

We're running into the upper limits of acceptable Fortnite crossovers

Why it matters: Fortnite‘s Long Sonic Haunts My Nightmares reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

watchOS 27 adds three new Apple Watch features I’ve been loving

watchOS 27 is coming soon as the next major Apple Watch software update. I’ve been using watchOS 27 in beta this summer, and there are three new features I’ve been especially loving.

The big picture: watchOS 27 adds three new Apple Watch features... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

Peloton brings its strength training app to Android after nearly two years on iPhone

iPhone-only for nearly two years, Peloton Strength+ is now available for Android users as a dedicated experience built around strength training.

Why it matters: Peloton brings its strength training app to Android... reshapes the tech landscape.

Gatekeeping bots, piles of slop: Welcome to the age of AI weirdness at work

AI has changed jobs and businesses, but it's also creating bottlenecks, confusion and downright awkward encounters for humans in the workplace.

Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.

Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's everything we expect to see in September

We're already waiting for the new gen-AI-powered Siri, but a home hub may be on the way as well.

ZDNet reports: Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

Bibio and Dorian Concept Team Up for Collaborative Album

The second single from Answers is out now

Bottom line from Pitchfork: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

Australia says Roblox hasn’t fixed its child predator problem

Roblox is promising more changes to its child safety features following testing from Australia's online safety regulator, eSafety. eSafety has been looking into concerns that the company hasn't been in compliance with Australia's Online Safety Act, including "allegedly failing...

Why it matters: Australia says Roblox hasn’t fixed its child predator... signals a shift in how we use technology.

Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell Reveals His Cancer Has Returned

The guitarist was originally diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013. Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell Reveals His Cancer Has Returned Spencer Kaufman

The big picture: Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell Reveals His Cancer Has... — taps into a cultural moment.

Remi Wolf Reflects on the Challenges of Sobriety in New Song “Bottle”: Stream

Wolf's new album Mud arrives on October 9th. Remi Wolf Reflects on the Challenges of Sobriety in New Song “Bottle”: Stream Paolo Ragusa

The big picture: Remi Wolf Reflects on the Challenges of Sobriety... — is making waves across platforms.

Newton's momentum principles could help design safer offshore facilities in extreme waves

Researchers have developed a novel model to accurately and efficiently predict the impact of "green water"—water washing onto the deck of an offshore facility during extreme wave conditions.

Phys.org reports: Newton's momentum principles could help design safer offshore... — this advances our understanding of the world.

Oxygen vacancies unlock fast lithium-ion transport in battery material

Lithium titanate (LTO, Li4Ti5O12) is a well-established battery material that in its pristine state is a poor conductor of lithium ions. It develops high ionic conductivity only during charging, when additional lithium ions and electrons are incorporated into the material.

Phys.org reports: Oxygen vacancies unlock fast lithium-ion transport in battery... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

N-able Bug Exposes Password Vault Master Keys

The popular "Passportal" password manager, favored by MSPs and SMBs, remains risky even after its patch, thanks to its cloud-based design. Should these products stay away from the cloud entirely?

The big picture: N-able Bug Exposes Password Vault Master Keys — is a wake-up call for digital security.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says the ‘Optics’ at Marvel Are ‘Obvious’ After ‘Wonder Man’ and ‘Blade’ Canceled: ‘If I’m Disney, I Do Not Want to Be Attached To These Optics’

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says the “optics” at Marvel are obvious after the studio canceled his Emmy-nominated series “Wonder Woman” after one season and failed over multiple years to bring to life the “Blade” movie it announced starring Mahershala Ali. Marvel canceled “Wonder Man...

Variety reports: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says the ‘Optics’ at Marvel... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

FCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good for you

Another day, another sad thing to report about our compromised Federal Communications Commission. Chairman Brendan Carr has followed through on his 2025 threat to kill long-term broadband speed goals established during the Biden administration, which aimed for eventually getti...

The big picture: FCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good... — is one to watch for the industry.