Assa Abloy has laid off the majority of staff at Level Home, the smart lock company known for building smart tech into traditional-looking deadbolts, and is folding the business into Kwikset, according to a source familiar with the decision. The Verge obtained exclusive detail...
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The show comes from A24 and 'Enola Holmes' and 'Adolescence' writer Jack Thorne.
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Prime Day 2026 is on its final day. Save hundreds right now on smartphones, including the Google Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26.
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Apple’s base model iPhone 18 was previously rumored to get 12GB of RAM, but a new report claims it’s only getting 9GB instead—raising questions about support for iOS 27’s most demanding features.
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Who wouldn't want to take charge of a magical tower and a medieval kingdom?
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LIVE: Amazon Prime Day 2026 deals are here, but not for long. Follow our live blog for real-time tracking on editor-approved products like TVs, MacBooks, Samsung devices, SSDs, and more before the sale ends tonight.
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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a large-scale screening approach that identifies proteins controlling a fundamental step in gene expression known as alternative polyadenylation (APA). APA determines where an RNA molecule is cut and finished...
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The Independents, whose portfolio includes the Meta Gala organizer Prodject, has acquired a majority stake in Phantasm Group, the hip Paris-based collective whose film banner Vixens backed James Gray’s “Paper Tiger.” Founded a decade ago by Gary Farkas, Clément Lepoutre and Ol...
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It's never too late to learn, but don't let it become too late for these deals. Last Minute Musical Instruments, Mics, and Gear Deals for Prime Day Ben Kaye
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
The Logitech G29 is on a deep discount of 40% for Prime Day, marking its lowest price in half a decade at the retailer.
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"This TARIFF will supersede Trade Deals made with the Country, whether implemented, signed, or not," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
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Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
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Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has released his latest reminder that yes, he's still working on Haunted Chocolatier, the action-RPG and life sim in which you run a sweetshop in a realm of ghosts. This particular blogpost is notable for a mildly agonised asid...
The big picture: "I torture myself over every last detail": Stardew... — is generating hype in the community.
An international team of astronomers has used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and a natural phenomenon known as gravitational lensing to achieve a definitive characterization of LAP1-B, an ultra-faint galaxy from 13 billion years ago. Expanding upon initial detections, t...
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New research by Brown University geologists confirms that the Aleutian Islands, the archipelago stretching from Alaska to Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, experienced a massive geological uplift between 5 million and 7 million years ago. The researchers conclude that the uplift—a...
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Her lyrics are still cutting, but now it's the losers who are about to get cut. Phoebe Bridgers Returns with a Smile and a Knife on “Lost Boys”: Review Wren Graves
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Smart light bulbs easily add ambiance to any home, and the GE Cync color-changing smart bulbs are discounted for Amazon's Prime Day, which ends tonight.
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Rising Mexican animator Luis de la Rosa, who took credits on works such as Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and My Little Pony: The Movie, has died in an accident while attending the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France Local newspaper Le Dauphine Libéré r...
Deadline reports: Mexican Animator Luis De La Rosa Dies In... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Heat has killed 200,000 Europeans in four years. The WHO calls it a health emergency.
Fortune reports: Are Europe’s heat waves deadlier than American gun... — this may shift market dynamics.
"I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde," Leon Black says about Jeffrey Epstein in his prepared statement to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
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I recently explored and tested over 200 new features in the iOS 27 beta, but in this post, I’ve distilled that list down to 10 of my favorite new features for iPhone. From Journal app writing prompts and section links in Notes, to much-improved 3D buildings in Apple Maps, iOS ...
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From neon-lit R&B to postmodern jazz, a look at the finest renditions of the ‘90s girl group smash.
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The lawsuit was connected to a fatal 2023 crash involving a vehicle using the company's advanced driver assistance system known as Full Self-Driving.
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Exposed records from the private group included the personal information of a senior White House intelligence official and an active-duty special operations officer.
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The collaboration arrives on the heels of the band's new album, Foreign Tongues
Rolling Stone reports: Start Me Up: The Rolling Stones Unveil Rock... — this taps into a cultural moment.
There's plenty of screenshots to go around already.
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David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown, who co-starred on “Stranger Things” together for five seasons, will once again share the screen. Netflix has announced a straight-to-series order for the pair to star in and executive produce an untitled Jack Thorne spy thriller from A24. ...
The big picture: Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour Reunite After ‘Stranger... — is generating industry buzz.
Hulu has given out a pilot order to the drama “Young Americans,” Variety has learned. The pilot hails from writers and executive producers Chris Hutton and Eddie O’Keefe. Bruce Miller is onboard as an executive producer via White Oak Pictures, with White Oak’s Priscilla Porian...
Variety reports: Hulu Orders Teen Political Drama Pilot ‘Young Americans’... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Stranger Things‘ signature father-daughter duo is back! Netflix has given a straight-to-series order to a father-daughter espionage thriller starring Stranger Things‘ Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour from Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne, A24 and studio-based producer Jo...
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Best Buy is slashing almost $600 off a fantastic gaming laptop that basically has no compromises. It delivers solid performance across a wide variety of workloads and rocks a stunning 16-inch 240Hz OLED that can make anything look good. Asus has put 16GB of RAM and a 1TB PCIe ...
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The two singers ended speculation over a possible feud by attending a fashion show together last week The post Charli XCX on her “mini-break” in Paris with Madonna: “I found it very inspiring to hang out with her” appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
Apple just raised prices across its iPad and MacBook lineup. The good news is that many retailers are still selling their inventory at the old prices or far less, which means you can still score some of the best iPad deals we may see in awhile — if ever again. So if you’ve bee...
The Verge reports: You won’t have long to get these iPad... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Join us on the livestream at 1 pm ET and ask questions about the aftermath of New Glenn
Ars Technica reports: Ars Live: What's the latest in the aftermath... — this could change how developers build software.
AI models have progressed to the point where their capabilities have real political consequences. Dealing with those consequences will require collective action.
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Amazon is practically giving the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus away for Prime Day. Grab one while it's at half price, or upgrade for just $10 more. Last chance today!
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Milly Alcock stars as the titular DC superhero in the Warner Bros. film from Craig Gillespie.
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Amazon's summer sale is ending soon. Shop the best Prime Day deals on Sony headphones, Samsung TVs, Kindles, and Apple Watches.
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A Chinese-speaking advanced persistent threat (APT) actor has been linked to a new custom backdoor called TinyRCT as part of cyber attacks aimed at government entities and critical infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The activity, particularly aimed at state-owned enterprises i...
The big picture: Chinese-Speaking APT Deploys New TinyRCT Backdoor in Southeast... — is a wake-up call for digital security.
Now in iOS 27 developer beta, the Camera app adds a new Siri mode that provides AI-based assistance for anything within view. Here's what you need to try it yourself.
The big picture: How I use Siri mode in the iOS... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Astronomers from Germany and Turkey have analyzed available data from various space telescopes to investigate an ultraluminous X-ray source designated X-4, which is located in the nearby galaxy NGC 4631. Results of the new study, published June 22 on the preprint server arXiv,...
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Shoppers who use shopping carts embedded with digital screens to assist trips to the supermarket spend up to a third more than those who do not, according to new research by Bayes Business School.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The International Maritime Organization earlier paused efforts to evacuate ships and seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel was struck.
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These teeny gadgets add massive oomph to your iPhone - and some are on sale for Prime Day.
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It wouldn't be Amazon Prime Day without some beauty deals. Here's a roundup of all our favorites.
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Find the best sales on Bose, Beats, JBL, and more. Best Last-Minute Prime Day 2026 Bluetooth Speaker Deals Still Live Eddie Fu
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Geese flew into Denver’s Summit Music Hall last night (June 25) for a sold-out stop on the Rolling Stone Rock Tour, presented by Miller High Life. The band delivered a characteristically riotous set filled with songs largely from their celebrated 2025 album, Getting Killed. Hi...
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
Legacy will arrive on July 31st digitally and September 18th on physical formats. Five Finger Death Punch Announce New Album Legacy, Unleash “De Oppresso Liber”: Stream Langdon Hickman
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In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the bestselling author also reflects on writing that first book, its 2001 film adaptation, her feelings on AI, and trends in the romance and YA spaces.
Why it matters: ‘The Princess Diaries’ Revisited: Author Meg Cabot on... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Olivia Wilde’s last directing effort, 2022’s “Don’t Worry Darling,” was marred by controversy and messy behind-the-scenes gossip. From Wilde’s falling out with the film’s original star Shia LaBeouf and her romance with his replacement Harry Styles to alleged bad blood between ...
Variety reports: Olivia Wilde’s ‘Invite’ Cast Talked About Their Own... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
These gadgets made big improvements to our home offices. With Prime Day ending tonight, it's your final chance to get them on sale.
ZDNet reports: 7 WFH gadgets that seriously improved my workflow... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The '90s icons are the latest music stars to turn to federal trademark law for lack of better options to fight AI-powered voice cloning.
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"This volatility is, in our view, evidence of excessive froth and calls into the question the sustainability of this rally."
Fortune reports: AI boom may be on its last legs... — this signals changing business strategies.
His performance in Pittsburgh is still expected to go on as planned.
The big picture: Lionel Richie Postpones 2 Shows Under Doctor’s Orders... — could define this era of music.
By the end of "The Bear" Season 5, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) is officially out of the food industry. Where does he end up?
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Watch out, Steam Machine! One who would claim your throne comes forth from the sun-kissed streets of France. He might have your number, once he's figured out what he's comfortable being called. He's the PC Box from French tech sellers LDLC, and he was originally dubbed the Sti...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Valve's Steam Machine gets competition in the "Stim... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The vice president said the scandal was no big deal and claimed it was perpetrated by the “deep state”
Why it matters: J.D Vance’s Dismissal of Watergate Is an Indictment... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Onsemi and Synaptics to merge in a bid to build comprehensive platforms for robotics, physical AI applications.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
If you’ve been wanting to buy a robot vacuum but have been put off by how much it can cost to get a good one, now is not a bad time to start looking. We’re now on the final day of Prime Day, and Amazon, along with retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, is still […]
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Battlefield Studios has announced a series of updates looking at every aspect of combat.
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Sarah Wynn-Williams former director of global public policy at Facebook, sued the company, claiming it tried to "silence" her.
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
Twenty-six years after launching, the Wayans Brothers’ Scary Movie franchise has finally crossed $1 billion at the global box office. The latest Paramount-Miramax reboot, Scary Movie, recently hit the $100M mark at the domestic box office with $100.5M stateside, and $108M abro...
Why it matters: ‘Scary Movie’ Franchise Scares Up $1 Billion At... could reshape the box office conversation.
Kashkari said he sees a hike likely this year as the economy continues to feel the hit from spiking inflation.
Why it matters: Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says he expects... may shift market dynamics.
"I just kind of cranked it right up to a level that often today you would be told to go and get therapy," says the composer about his first 'Minions' movie. And stay for the musical featurette.
The big picture: Composer John Powell on His ‘Minions & Monsters’... — is generating industry buzz.
The New York City Mayor called the decision “a historic victory for New York City tenants.”
The big picture: Mamdani lives up to campaign promise, freezing rent... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The band are also heading to the hit online horror multiplayer game The post Ice Nine Kills team up with ‘Dead By Daylight’ and Tony Hawk for bruising new single ‘Play Dead’ appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Ice Nine Kills team up with ‘Dead By... — this could define this era of music.
Greece is planning "a first historic mission" to send a Greek astronaut to the International Space Station, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' office announced Friday.
The big picture: Greece says preparing 'historic' ISS space mission — advances our understanding of the world.
The closest thing marine taxonomists have to the Olympics is now underway in San Diego. But instead of racing for medals, leading scientists are spending two weeks working together to catalog the extraordinary diversity of life along the California coast.
The big picture: California's unidentified coastal species get a DNA library... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Olivia Wilde's remake of a Spanish film about a dinner party gone off the rails is a career high
Rolling Stone reports: ‘The Invite’ Is a Minor Miracle of a... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Apple’s price increases were both swift and dramatic. As some of us suspected, there was just over a week between CEO Tim Cook warning that the move would be unavoidable and the new pricing taking effect. The increases were substantial in both percentage and absolute terms. Th...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Instead of eliminating jobs for early-career cyber pros, AI is creating new opportunities for candidates with strong human decision-making skills.
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this should prompt a review of your own security.
Scorpius is one of the few constellations that actually resembles its namesake — and this summer is the perfect time to find it.
The big picture: Watch out for the giant scorpion hiding in... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Gregg Phillips was in charge of the emergency response agency’s largest division and had come under scrutiny for a series of bizarre claims.
NY Times Science reports: FEMA Official Who Claimed He Once Teleported to... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
These are the best last-minute Prime Day discounts on handheld fans, from $10 budget buys to Shark’s high-tech ChillPill.
Bottom line from Wired: this could change how developers build software.
John Bolton is one of several foes of President Donald Trump who has been indicted since Trump regained the White House.
Why it matters: Ex-Trump advisor John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining... hints at where the money is moving.
With Grand Theft Auto 6 a few months away from blowing up the entire industry on November 19, some retailers appear to be getting antsy, as a new leak floating around online is providing new details about the crime sim. Posted to the notorious GamingLeaksAndRumors subreddit...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.
Itsara Amata and Corecell today unveiled Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart, which we’ll be seeing on Nintendo Switch 2. The game is planned for a 2026 launch. Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart is an action tactical RPG. It’s set in a Japanese high school and you’ll be taking on rival scho...
Why it matters: Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart announced for Nintendo Switch... is generating hype in the community.
Assassin's Creed Shadows' story has come to an end with the release of Black Tides, the game's final narrative expansion and a tie-in to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Black Tides is surprisingly very good. It's not perfect (it's got some extremely annoying boss fights)...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
“I think the days of $50 price increases are over," said IDC analyst Nabila Popal.
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The 29-year-old fashion creator got her start online, but always knew she’d transition into reality TV. Now she has, and she's taking Bravo by storm.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
AMD's re-released Ryzen 7 5800X3D sold out almost immediately when it launched, but if you're tired of waiting, you can easily upgrade to a DDR5 platform with these Prime Day CPUs deals, all of which are cheaper than the 5800X3D's recommended $350 MSRP.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this reshapes the tech landscape.
The fantasy series recently returned to screens with a bloody first episode The post ‘House Of The Dragon’ viewership is down for season three premiere appeared first on NME.
NME reports: ‘House Of The Dragon’ viewership is down for... — this shows where the music business is headed.
If you’ve been curious about the emerging world of smart glasses, Prime Day is your chance to try some of the best models with a rare discount from Best Buy or directly from Xreal. The high-end Xreal One Pro is $549, $50 lower than the usual price, and the more entry-level Xre...
The Verge reports: Xreal’s best USB-C smart glasses are $50 off,... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
High speed racing and roguelike unlocks are wrapped up in a Star Wars story.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
Building the Band is hanging up its microphone. Netflix’s music competition series, which was best known for filming with Liam Payne shortly before his untimely death, has been canceled after just one season. Netflix declined to comment, but a source confirmed the cancellation...
Deadline reports: Netflix’s Liam Payne Show ‘Building The Band’ Canceled... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Rice paddy greenhouse gas emissions have doubled during the past 60 years—but practical farm changes could cut methane emissions and support global climate targets without reducing food production, a team led by Boston College scientists reports in the journal Nature Food.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Prime Day 2026 is almost over. Shop our experts' hand-selected deals on AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch 11, and AirPods Max 2 now while they're live.
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The ICEMAN standout spent a pair of weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.
Billboard reports: Drake Is Hosting Apology Parties for Anyone Named... — this shows where the music business is headed.
The Apollo Global Management co-founder testified before the House Oversight Committee Friday, denying criminal wrongdoing.
Fortune reports: Leon Black says Epstein’s network included Elon Musk,... — this hints at where the money is moving.
The singer-songwriter's fourth album was co-produced by Ethan Gruska and features contributions from Clairo, Leon Michels, Amy Allen, and more. Ryan Beatty Unveils Majestic New Album Sweet Fortune: Stream Paolo Ragusa
The big picture: Ryan Beatty Unveils Majestic New Album Sweet Fortune:... — could define this era of music.
Shoutout to Canyon Runner.
PC Gamer reports: Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer says the... — this is generating hype in the community.
“Nothin’ Better to Do” appears on the forthcoming deluxe edition of Faith’s celebrated album Cherry Valley
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Over nine tracks, there's chromatic riffage, gnarly shrieks, filthy ass tones, and truly effective moments of reprieve. Truck Violence Unleash Ripping New Album The weathervane is my body: Stream Jonah Krueger
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The Rolling Stones legend also shows love for Rosalia and talks Bruno Mars' cowbell on Foreign Tongues. Mick Jagger Admires Geese for Being “Very Experimental” Ben Kaye
Consequence of Sound reports: Mick Jagger Admires Geese for Being “Very Experimental” — this taps into a cultural moment.
Amazon’s 2026 Prime Day is in its final hours, and today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by your last chance to save Pixel 10 now starting from $519, the Google TV Streamer 4K dropping even lower from $72 (30% off, Amazon all-time low), and even lower prices Amazon Echo Sp...
9to5Google reports: Prime Day deals – Last chance: Pixel 10... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Peter Diamandis is the latest tech executive to argue that global surveillance will make the world a better place, following Larry Ellison's comments in 2024.
Why it matters: Xprize founder says ‘humans behave better when they’re... signals a shift in how we use technology.
“What we need to remember is we won first place in this group. We ended up being No. 1 ... You’re thinking just a little bit too small.”
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As 'Minions & Monsters' heads to theaters, Illumination’s blabbering yellow icons face a paradox: $5.5 billion in box office muscle, but little awards or cultural prestige to match.
Why it matters: Will Hollywood Ever Give the Minions Their Due? is generating industry buzz.
EXCLUSIVE: Arthur Langlie (A Complete Unknown), Riley Dandy (Things Will Be Different), Oliver Stark (9-1-1) and Madeline Weinstein (Mary Page Marlowe) have signed on to star in Cut Your Teeth, an indie psychological thriller marking the feature directorial debut of Samuel Goo...
Why it matters: Arthur Langlie, Riley Dandy, Oliver Stark & Madeline... is generating industry buzz.
Edward Nalwamba is a 78-year-old retired pastor whose health has rapidly declined while in detention, his attorney says.
The big picture: The US Is About to Deport an Immigrant... — reshapes the tech landscape.
I'm a health and wearables editor, and these are some of the top smartwatch, smart ring, and wellness deals I've found for the last day of Prime Day.
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The California governor is now calling for a federal levy, a public AI ownership fund, and inheritance reform.
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
Let's start with the good news: Switch 2 has become the second fastest-selling console in US history, after just 12 months on sale. It shifted a whopping 5.9m units, placing it only behind Nintendo's own Game Boy Advance - which sold 6.5m units in the 12 months after it arriv...
Why it matters: Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling console in... may set a new standard for the genre.
Amazon’s Prime Day is now in its final day, but whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll still find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 remains at its best price to date, while the AirPods Pro 3 are still on sale...
Bottom line from The Verge: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Japan advised more than a million people to leave their homes as two tropical storms swept toward the archipelago Friday, with torrential rain also pounding Taiwan, where at least two people have been killed.
The big picture: Floods kill two in Taiwan as twin storms... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The heat wave battering Europe may have an unlikely partner in crime: a patch of cold ocean water south of Iceland and Greenland that can influence weather patterns over the continent.
The big picture: European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: An ocean 'cold blob' — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The pivot into physical AI grows On Semi's addressable market by an additional $30 billion, the company said.
The big picture: ON Semi tanks 20% following Synaptics deal as... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Pokemon Go is holding its next Super Mega Raid Day this Saturday, June 27, and it's introducing another new Mega-Evolved Pokemon to the game: Mega Skarmory. While standard Skarmory favors defense, Mega Skarmory is a quick and powerful attacker, making it a formidable oppon...
Why it matters: Mega Skarmory Pokemon Go Raids: Weaknesses, Best Counters,... may set a new standard for the genre.
Call of Duty Season 4 Reloaded is live in Black Ops 7, bringing the brand-new Kowakujo map to Zombies. Like previous Zombies maps, Kowakujo includes an Easter egg you can activate to play a new tune composed by Kevin Sherwood. Here, we guide you in finding the hidden headphone...
Why it matters: How To Unlock The Kowakujo Easter Egg Song... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Driven witless by the UK heatwave, I throw open my email inbox and search desperately for videogames about waterfalls, canopies of thick palm leaves, and the sibilant settling of ice in the bellies of the largest, most enduring glaciers. Instead, I am challenged to excavate a ...
The big picture: Deep and volatile Terraria-style factory sim Sandustry hits... — may set a new standard for the genre.
The best Prime Day laptop deals are going to the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air, a cheap Windows laptop, and lots of gaming laptops.
Bottom line from Mashable: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Arduino's Raspberry Pi-like microcomputer the Uno Q is joining many other devices in getting a price hike this week. The 2GB version of the Uno Q, which is powered by a Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB2210 processor, will increase in price from $44 to $59, while the 4GB model is gettin...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
iOS 27 adds a variety of new features to the Photos app on iPhone, some of which appear very much intended for the forthcoming ‘HomePad’ product.
The big picture: These iOS 27 features make so much sense... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
CleanMyMac is the ultimate storage rescue for creatives who need more storage space out of their lightweight devices.
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OpenAI said it confidentially filed its prospectus with the SEC earlier this month, but noted it "may be a while" before it goes public.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.
BBC World reports: Four men held over child marriage in Sierra... — this could reshape the global order.
Speculators think the OpenAI IPO will come early next year, with only one-in-three odds it happens in 2026 but a high likelihood it is done by June 2027.
The big picture: OpenAI is reportedly delaying its IPO. Here's when... — may shift market dynamics.
Jeremy Grantham says soaring valuations around AI makes the U.S. stock market historically expensive.
The big picture: Jeremy Grantham says this is the most expensive... — hints at where the money is moving.
Today, Level-5 revealed the next piece of DLC for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, which is Contenders for Glory. It’s due out on July 3, 2026. Contenders for Glory will be a free update. It will bring about the Victory Road tournament, which is happening between July 3 and July ...
The big picture: Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road reveals free Contenders for... — may set a new standard for the genre.
John Bolton, a frequent media commentator and critic of Donald Trump who once served as his national security adviser, pleaded guilty on Friday to one count of retaining national defense information. Bolton entered the plea in federal court in Maryland. The plea agreement call...
The big picture: John Bolton, Trump’s Former National Security Adviser, Pleads... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Ahead of its release next month, Ubisoft has released a playable part of Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced online--playable sea shanties, that is. This is technically correct, which is the best kind of correct. Available online through various streaming platforms, the coll...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Companies are tightening their AI budgets to focus on getting a return on their investment, and that could dampen growth rates at OpenAI and Anthropic.
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VidCon experts share the creator strategies that still work in an AI-saturated internet, from building community to creating content with intention.
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"Thai Union doubled down on a campaign to squeeze out every drop of value that it could," creditors said
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The best streaming stick deals for the final day of Amazon Prime Day include the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, Google TV Streamer 4K, and more.
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Apple’s upcoming touchscreen MacBook lineup will be powered by the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
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The on-screen father and daughter from 'Stranger Things' will be back together "sooner than expected" The post Millie Bobby Brown to reunite with David Harbour for mysterious new project: “Ten years wasn’t enough” appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this shows where the music business is headed.
She also revealed that her DMs are attracting a lot of rappers following her split from the country star.
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Prime Day is making it much easier to pick up a Fitbit without spending more than you want. Both the Fitbit Charge 6 and Fitbit Ace LTE are on steep discounts today. Right now, you can buy the Charge 6 for $85.45 ($74.5 off) at Amazon, while the kid-friendly Fitbit Ace LTE is ...
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It's your last chance to grab streaming deals. The best Prime Day streaming deals include Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, and more.
Bottom line from Mashable: this could change how developers build software.
The countdown is on as we enter the final stretch of the 2026 Prime Day sale with ongoing discounts on AirPods Pro 3 and a whole lot more, but some things are starting to sell out completely. Apple has just raised the price on MacBook and iPad dramatically so today’s 9to5Toys ...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The lawsuit aims to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for a heat wave in Portland five years ago. The industry says the case should be thrown out.
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The track arrives as the first single from his upcoming solo album, THRASHER. Brandon Flowers Goes Country on New Song “Plans”: Stream Eddie Fu
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Jeremy Grantham renewed his long-running criticism of bitcoin, predicting it will gradually fade into irrelevance over decades.
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The song’s AM and PM versions are meant to fluctuate emotions while sending the same message.
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The box office is going up, up and away once again with “Supergirl,” DC Studios’ follow-up to last year’s “Superman,” opening in theaters this weekend. The Warner Bros. film, starring “House of the Dragon’s” Milly Alcock as Superman’s cousin, made $7.8 million in previews at t...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Save up to 38% on DJI, Holy Stone, and Antigravity drones during Amazon Prime Day.
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