DARPA is looking for proposals for cheap undersea drones that can be quickly built and deployed nearly anywhere.
Tom's Hardware reports: DARPA calls for proposals for autonomous underwater drones... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
He said Eilish had held a door open for him once, but he "didn’t know who she was" at the time The post Michael Stipe says Billie Eilish could play a younger version of him in an R.E.M. biopic appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Michael Stipe says Billie Eilish could play a... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
"I don’t know what the fuck you’re saying, hon" The post Cyndi Lauper calls out heckler at Vegas residency kick-off show: “If you’re trying to shade me, bitch, I’m gonna come for you” appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Cyndi Lauper calls out heckler at Vegas residency... is making waves across platforms.
Ideas have been floated for how the contaminated zone could bring economic benefits to Ukraine. But for the foreseeable future, it will be an army-controlled security belt.
The big picture: 40 Years After the Meltdown, War Layers Another... — opens new research frontiers.
Permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort and cost?
The big picture: The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights (2026): Govee, Eufy,... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
OpenAI says developers shouldn't carry over old prompts for GPT-5.5. Instead, start minimal and from scratch. Role definitions, which some had written off as unnecessary, are back at the front of the framework. The article OpenAI says old prompts are holding GPT-5.5 back and d...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
Madonna made an epic surprise appearance Saturday night at West Hollywood LGBTQ bar and nightclub The Abbey. The invite-only event was billed as “Club Confessions Los Angeles” with DJs Stuart Price (producer of both of Madonna’s “Confessions” albums), Romy and Mez Monty. The f...
Why it matters: Madonna Playfully Spanks West Hollywood Nightclub Owner in... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The septet brought old hits, a couple of surprises and nearly every track off ARIRANG to Tampa, Fla.
The big picture: Here’s Every Song BTS Played at Their First... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Lainey Wilson also surprised the audience by welcoming Riley Green and Little Big Town to the stage.
The big picture: Following Delay Due To High Winds, Lainey Wilson... — could define this era of music.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had been expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday.
CNBC reports: Trump cancels U.S. envoy trip to Pakistan for... — this may shift market dynamics.
If you're looking to limit the amount of personal information you give ChatGPT, these are the main settings you should know about.
ZDNet reports: How to audit what ChatGPT knows about you... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Apple's release notes are sparse, but a support document indicates the update could help protect your iPhone against others from accessing your device.
The big picture: iOS 26.4.1 Automatically Enables This iPhone Security Feature — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Sundays are for realising that you aren't who you thought you were. You thought you were Jonathan Frakes. You thought you'd starred in both Star Trek: The Next Generation and 1995 video game Multimedia Celebrity Poker. You thought you'd played an unnamed dug dealer in a 1982 H...
The big picture: The Sunday Papers — signals what players want next.
From Arctic fjords and volcanic craters to medieval castles and coastal cliffs, here's where to get a clear line of sight to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.
Bottom line from Space.com: this advances our understanding of the world.
Keith Krach, CEO of Freedom 250, launches a Fortune series connecting the entrepreneurial spirit of 1776 to the decisions facing business leaders in 2026.
The big picture: The Declaration of Independence was America’s first founding... — signals changing business strategies.
He was nice, quiet, and intelligent, those who knew him said.
The big picture: What’s known about the man charged with attempting... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.
The big picture: Higher prices could last for eight months after... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Their stint on the show saw host Nicola Coughlan nod to an infamous introduction Christopher Walken gave them on the US version in 2003 The post Watch Foo Fighters play ‘Child Actor’ and ‘Caught in the Echo’ on ‘SNL UK’ appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Watch Foo Fighters play ‘Child Actor’ and ‘Caught... — taps into a cultural moment.
The country star is set to release her new album, 'Middle of Nowhere', next month The post Listen to Kacey Musgraves’ country cover of SZA’s ‘Kill Bill’ appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this shows where the music business is headed.
Ductless AC systems get smart tech features—and the growing pains that come with them.
Wired reports: Della Optima TP Series Mini-Split AC Review: Cheap,... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Cole Tomas Allen had released one game on Steam, and was developing another
The big picture: Alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Was An... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
A new benchmark puts top models like GPT-5.4 and Claude Opus 4.6 to work on the kinds of tasks junior investment bankers handle every day. Not a single AI output was rated ready to send to a client; the results are too imprecise or flat-out wrong. Still, more than half of the ...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this could accelerate the AI arms race.
Bloom Energy CEO K.R. Sridhar tapped former Intel CEO Andy Grove for wisdom during a company crisis—and he learned employees are the best kept secret in reversing course.
Why it matters: NASA advisor turned $65 billion founder says ex-Intel... reflects a broader economic trend.
Rodrigo has previously described the track as "karaokable if you’re sad" The post Olivia Rodrigo debuts new “heartbreaking ballad” featuring Weyes Blood at secret LA show appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
Doughlicious founder quit corporate America, got breast cancer, and built a multimillion-dollar empire—but she still works through vacations.
Fortune reports: Meet the founder who started over at 50... — this may shift market dynamics.
In Illinois and other states, officials hoped that culls could halt the progress of chronic wasting disease. Now they are losing hope.
NY Times Science reports: Targeted Hunts Were Supposed to Curb ‘Zombie Deer... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Compare 25+ leading AI models side by side in one platform with ChatPlayground AI, now $74.97 for lifetime access through May 10.
Why it matters: Stop guessing which AI model is best —... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Get eight apps for life for just $32.97 with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows deal.
Why it matters: Get Microsoft Office for life at a throwback... signals a shift in how we use technology.
How to use hookup apps discretely. Advice for AdultFriendFinder, Grindr, and more hookup apps.
Why it matters: 4 tips for using hookup apps discretely —... is one to watch for the industry.
Chilean Juan Pablo Sallato’s black & white fiction feature debut “Red Hangar,” which chronicles long-suppressed details behind the military coup that ousted Chile’s President Salvador Allende, swept the Ibero-American strand of the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG), taking...
Why it matters: Chile’s ‘Red Hangar’ Sweeps 41st Guadalajara Film Festival could reshape the box office conversation.
Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.
Why it matters: Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
A survey shows Claude users earn significantly more than users of other AI services. Here's how income breaks down across ChatGPT, Gemini, and the rest. The article Survey finds Claude's weekly active users in the US skew far wealthier than any rival AI assistant appeared firs...
Why it matters: Survey finds Claude's weekly active users in the... could accelerate the AI arms race.
Despite getting "back in the saddle" and resuming, scheduled sets from Journey and Riley Green were scrapped altogether The post High winds prompt temporary evacuation at Stagecoach Festival appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: High winds prompt temporary evacuation at Stagecoach Festival could define this era of music.
The best Mother's Day gift ideas don't feel rushed. We found luxurious gifts and practical gifts for mom that are heartfelt all the same.
Bottom line from Mashable: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The popular story goes that AI agents are swallowing up more programming work and developers are headed for obsolescence. A new paper from researchers at Chalmers University of Technology and the Volvo Group argues that view misses the mark. The article AI agents aren't replac...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this raises questions about AI's role.
Gen Z is facing AI-driven layoffs and fewer entry-level jobs. Former Meta and Salesforce AI head Clara Shih says young workers can future-proof their careers by learning how to use AI agents.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
As AI agents move from research demos to production deployments, one question has become impossible to ignore: how do you actually know if an agent is good? Perplexity scores and MMLU leaderboard numbers tell you very little about whether a model can navigate a real website, r...
MarkTechPost reports: Top 7 Benchmarks That Actually Matter for Agentic... — this raises questions about AI's role.
“I saw a room that was just totally unified," the President said after the incident. "It was, in one way, a very beautiful thing" The post Trump unhurt after shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner, “lone wolf” suspect in custody appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Amnesia: Rebirth, Total Chaos, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Amnesia: Rebirth – 20.0GB MotoGP 26 – 19.3GB Total Chaos – 6.9GB Bandit Trap – 2.8GB Switch Mot...
Why it matters: Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes –... signals what players want next.
Spoilers ahead! The post ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85’ ending explained: where did the Hawkins infestation come from? appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85’ ending explained: where... — taps into a cultural moment.
Oscar-nominated for “Beaufort” and co-creator of the original Israeli series which inspired Sam Levinson’s “Euphoria,” the second most-watched series in HBO history, writer-creator Ron Leshem ranks as one of the highest-profile standard bearers of a local-to-global drive that...
Why it matters: Ron Leshem at Canneseries: ‘There Are So Many... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The catering staff at the Washington Hilton was just about to serve the main course — prime Chateaubriand and Maine lobster — when four loud, quick shots could be heard. With Donald Trump making his first appearance as president, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this yea...
Why it matters: Inside The Ballroom As Gunfire Was Heard, President... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Trump, seated next to first lady Melania Trump, was quickly surrounded by Secret Service agents, while many attendees ducked under their tables.
CNBC reports: Trump: Shooter at White House press dinner had... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Wilson's performance was delayed by an hour, while Riley Green and Journey saw their sets canceled from Saturday's lineup
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil—EPA—may actually interfere with the brain’s ability to repair i...
ScienceDaily reports: Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Birds are starting to notice the potential new feeding ground as the Fenland project is completed.
BBC Science reports: Wildlife arriving at newly created wetland — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of April 26, 2026 are now available. Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Pragmata are both off to strong starts. The former is #2, right behind Pokemon Pokopia. Pragmata has two spots with different versions – the regular release is ...
Nintendo Everything reports: Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – April 26,... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Scientists have uncovered how graphene oxide pulls off a remarkable trick: it hunts down and destroys harmful bacteria while leaving human cells completely unharmed. By targeting a molecule found only in bacterial membranes, this ultra-thin carbon-based material acts with lase...
Why it matters: Graphene kills harmful bacteria “superbugs” but spares human... advances our understanding of the world.
There were thousands of unhappy Stagecoach festivalgoers on Saturday night, as the approximately 75,000-80,000 guests were forced to evacuate due to high winds. At 7:46 p.m., the Stagecoach app shared an update: “Due to severe weather, please exit the event site and move to yo...
Why it matters: Stagecoach Festival Issues Emergency Evacuation Due to High... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of April 30, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by inKonbini: One Store. Many Stories, Total Chaos, and more. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.
Why it matters: Video shows correspondents' dinner suspect charge checkpoint demands attention beyond borders.
Retrieval is where most RAG systems quietly break. Traditional pipelines rely on vector similarity—embedding queries and document chunks into the same space and fetching the “closest” matches. But similarity is a weak proxy for what we actually need: relevance grounded in reas...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this could accelerate the AI arms race.
Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons.
The big picture: 'You just didn't know': Gary O'Donoghue describes confusion... — demands attention beyond borders.
In this tutorial, we explore Datashader, a powerful, high-performance visualization library for rendering massive datasets that quickly overwhelm traditional plotting tools. We work through its full rendering pipeline in Google Colab, starting from dense point clouds and reduc...
Why it matters: A Coding Tutorial on Datashader on Rendering Massive... raises questions about AI's role.
"They drew those guns so fast, they looked like Matt Dillon," the president said of the moment Secret Service agents apprehended the suspect who attempted to sprint past them.
Hollywood Reporter reports: White House Correspondents’ Dinner Suspect Identified, Trump Shares... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger will be on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch this summer, and for those wondering how the two versions compare, we have some screenshots that give you a better look at things. Where the two consoles different will come down to the technical side of...
Nintendo Everything reports: Digimon Story: Time Stranger Nintendo Switch 2 vs.... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
"This is why we have to have all of the attributes of what we're planning at the White House," Trump said
Fortune reports: Trump says shooting by ‘would-be assassin’ points to... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
"It has lots and lots of dragons," showrunner Ryan Condal promised during the CCXP Mexico panel about the HBO series' latest season that launches in June.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘House of the Dragon’ Reveals New Trailer for... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The 31-year-old engineer and self-described indie game developer is suspected of firing shots at the annual event attended by President Donald Trump, high-profile media figures, and US government officials.
Wired reports: California Engineer Identified in Suspected Shooting at White... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
As Alaska’s rivers warm, invasive northern pike are becoming noticeably more voracious. Scientists discovered that pike of all ages are eating more fish, with young pike increasing consumption by over 60%. Warmer water speeds up their metabolism, pushing them to hunt more. Thi...
The big picture: Warming waters are supercharging an invasive salmon predator... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
For ages, wall lizards coexisted in three distinct color types, each with its own strategy for survival. Now, a powerful green variant is taking over. These dominant “Hulk” lizards are outcompeting the others, causing yellow and orange morphs to vanish. It’s a dramatic reminde...
Why it matters: Aggressive “hulk” lizards are wiping out millions of... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
“It’s always shocking when something like this happens,” Donald Trump said tonight about the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner. “It was either a tray or a bullet,” he said he heard before agents hustled him to safety. “When you are impactful they go after you, ...
Deadline reports: Trump Reveals “Shocking” Reaction To WHCD Shooting, “A... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
President Donald Trump held a press conference at the White House about one hour after he and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated following gunshots breaking out at the White House Correspondents Dinner, held at the Washington Hilton. “That was unexpected,” Trump began fro...
Variety reports: Trump Addresses Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner:... — this is generating industry buzz.
The pop star made it clear she expects some respect at opening night of her mini Las Vegas residency.
Billboard reports: Cyndi Lauper Calls Out Crowd Heckler at Vegas... — this taps into a cultural moment.
President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.
NY Times Science reports: Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile, a... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner wrapped early on Saturday night as gunshots were heard in the lobby outside of the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel, which caused President Trump and his family to evacuate, and many of the journalists who were in attendance r...
The big picture: White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: Reporters React to... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Nearly 40 years after its debut, “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” has returned to Broadway. The second installment in legendary playwright August Wilson’s “The Century Cycle,” “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, grapples with Black life in the decades after Emancipation. Directed by Debb...
The big picture: ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ Broadway Review: Taraji... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.
Why it matters: NYT Pips hints, answers for April 26, 2026 signals a shift in how we use technology.
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1772 on April 26 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Why it matters: Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 26, 2026 reshapes the tech landscape.
UPDATE: The 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner has been canceled after a shooting tonight. Despite posting earlier that he wanted the event to “go on,” Donald Trump has consented to the wishes of the Secret Service and has exited the Washington Hilton. POTUS intends to del...
Deadline reports: WHCD Canceled Tonight After Shooting, Trump To Speak... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Some in the crowd reported hearing what they believed to be five to eight shots fired.
The big picture: Trump uninjured and other top officials evacuated after... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The commander-in-chief shared a photo of the shooting suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, on Truth Social, along with a video of him charging through a security checkpoint on Saturday.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Trump “Fought Like Hell” to Return to White... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Sony's headphones and earbuds are full of software features, but finding the tips that work for you can be daunting. These reminders can help.
The big picture: I've tested Sony headphones for years, and these... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
We have another simple question for you this week: How long have you been subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online? The service started in 2018, a little more than a year after the original Nintendo Switch launched. PlayStation and Xbox had long had their own subscriptions, and th...
Why it matters: [Let’s Talk] How long have you been subscribed... could shake up the gaming landscape.
The shooter is reportedly in custody. Trump Evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner After Secret Service Engages with Shooter Scoop Harrison
Why it matters: Trump Evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner After... shows where the music business is headed.
The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was turned upside down Saturday night as a gunman was taken into custody after shots were fired near the ballroom at the Washington Hilton. President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and other administration officials were evac...
Variety reports: White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: President Trump and... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Man Noir has stepped out of the shadows in a sneak peek at Sony Pictures Television’s Spider-Noir. On Saturday, MGM+ and Prime Video debuted the first trailer for Spider-Noir at CCXPMX26 in Mexico City, where stars Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Jack Huston a...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
The Prime Video live-action series based on the 'Spider-Man Noir' comic has Cage as a 1930s-era web slinger.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The director of The Devil Wears Prada 2 admits that he did want to sprinkle a little Nate into the much-anticipated sequel. David Frankel told Entertainment Weekly that he considered “sneaking” Adrian Grenier in for a surprise cameo. Unfortunately for Nate fans, “it was just t...
The big picture: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Director Considered Adrian... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
(Updating …) Donald Trump and other dignitaries have been hustled out of the White House Correspondents Dinner after shots were apparently fired. As guests at the event leapt under tables under orders from the Secret Service, POTUS, along with the First Lady, the Vice Presiden...
Deadline reports: Shots Fired At White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump... — this is generating industry buzz.
The world can’t have enough Ted content, as far as Seth MacFarlane is concerned. The uber-producer revealed at Saturday’s Ted panel at Deadline Contenders TV that he has flirted with the idea of making a Ted movie for Peacock, in addition to wanting to make a third season of t...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Israeli PM's directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.
The big picture: Netanyahu orders army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in... — affects international relations.
The filmmaker, who becomes the studio's youngest feature director, took to CCXP Mexico to tease his horror movie that hits theaters next month and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.
The big picture: ‘Backrooms’: How Kane Parsons Turned YouTube Project Into... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Why is it that nearly every fictional movie that is about music, or set in a musical milieu, has to feel as phony as a $2 resale ticket? Biopics like “Michael,” “Back to Black” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” are their own unbelievable animals. But I’m talking about the wave of promis...
Why it matters: With ‘Mother Mary’ as Hollywood’s Latest Implausible Pop... could reshape the box office conversation.
If there’s one thing for certain about the world of Prime Video’s Fallout, it’s that there is no shortage of complicated characters. “I think coming out of Season 1, we were so excited to see what would happen when Lucy, the most moral character in our show, and the Ghoul, the...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The new Disney+ eight-part series Wonder Man, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley, all started as a joke. During a Deadline Contenders TV panel Executive Producer Destin Daniel Cretton got quite candid with how it all came to be. “The genesis of the idea actual...
Why it matters: ‘Wonder Man’ For Disney+ Began As A Joke... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Bridgerton star has a funny run-in with the Foo Fighters frontman as Fallon encourages her to make the most of hosting live TV.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
A statement from Mexico’s Ministry of Security said one U.S. agent entered Mexico as a visitor while the other entered with a diplomatic passport.
Fortune reports: CIA agents who died in a car crash... — this signals changing business strategies.
(Updated with White House video) In case anyone thought Donald Trump was going to be nice to the media before hitting his first White House Correspondents’ Dinner as POTUS tonight, well they’re going to lose big on that Polymarket prediction. Flying back to DC from Florida Sat...
Why it matters: Trump Rips “Failing” New York Times Just Hours... is generating industry buzz.
The 'Entourage' star previously said it was a "disappointment" not to return for the highly anticipated sequel starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt, which releases May 1.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
After dealing with hearing loss, I spoke with two audiologists to learn whether earbuds are safe for our ears or if they're harming our hearing health.
Why it matters: Warning Signs That Your Earbuds Are Actually Hurting... could change how developers build software.
Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor, writer and producer Riz Ahmed knew he had to lay it all out there for his Prime Video series Bait. “We’re all performing this public version of ourselves,” he said during Deadline’s Contenders TV panel. A revelation that was compounded when he wa...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
BYD may be known for its affordable all-electric cars, but that doesn't mean it won't dabble in the occasional hypercar under one of its subsidiary brands. Through its Denza subbrand, BYD unveiled the Denza Z, a hypercar that can push out more than 1,000 horsepower with an all...
Why it matters: BYD's next all-electric hypercar is a convertible that's... signals a shift in how we use technology.
"And a sloppy peace is basically a bunch of half solutions on all the big issues."
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Financial bonuses are often used to motivate employees to meet targets and boost productivity. But do they actually work? New research from Tilburg University suggests these incentives can sometimes have the opposite effect. Employees who set their own goals often perform bett...
Phys.org reports: Bonuses can lower self-set goals and reduce performance,... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Season 4 officially has a premiere date at Paramount+. The fourth season of the sci-fi show will premiere on July 23, with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter through the finale in Sept. 24. A new teaser for the season has also been released...
Why it matters: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Sets Season 4... is generating industry buzz.
It’s official: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will return for season 4 this July, and all signs point to an outing that will probably be a bit less…well, strange than last time around. The premiere date was announced as part of Paramount+’s presentation at this year’s CCXP Mexi...
Den of Geek reports: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Boldly... — this reflects shifting cultural trends.
Trump even thanked press for their coverage of the incident, a noted flip from the expected course of the evening.
The big picture: Trump gives brief, focused speech after White House... — signals changes in media consumption.
Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding and Paul Wesley took the stage at CCXP Mexico to tease the Paramount+ series' new adventures.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral.
The big picture: I brought my husband back for his funeral... — is one to watch for the industry.
The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and has never been exhibited before.
Bottom line from BBC Science: this opens new research frontiers.
Researchers from Brown University and their collaborators have developed a new way to measure the properties of cells—an important development, they say, because accurate measurements of changes in cell elasticity can be used to better understand diseases, diagnose patient sym...
The big picture: Microfluidic device tracks cell 'squishiness' faster and more... — opens new research frontiers.
The new flagship voice model outperforms Gemini, GPT Realtime, and its own predecessor across retail, airline, and telecom workflows The post xAI Launches grok-voice-think-fast-1.0: Topping τ-voice Bench at 67.3%, Outperforming Gemini, GPT Realtime, and More appeared first on ...
The big picture: xAI Launches grok-voice-think-fast-1.0: Topping τ-voice Bench at 67.3%,... — highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Got a mouse in your house? That thought alone may terrify you. Now imagine if mice were scampering through your house, rummaging in your pantry or even running across your face at night.
The big picture: Australian farmers are battling another potential mouse plague—what... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Two months following the deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, OpenAI's Sam Altman has formally apologized for not informing police of the alarming ChatGPT conversations seen with the suspect's account. Before the incident, OpenAI banned the account belonging to ...
Bottom line from Engadget: this reshapes the tech landscape.
During the Japanese premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie this week, Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that there’s just one voice for Yoshi. That, of course, is Donald Glover. When it comes to just about every character in the movie, different actors are involved. For example, Chr...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
There is a Titanfall-shaped hole in this world that could be filled by Respawn, yet won't be, for silly reasons like money. I hate money! It is a scourge we must do away with. Until that point, we could of course moan and lament the absence of a Titanfall 3. That sounds quite ...
The big picture: ShatterRush is obviously an indie take on Titanfall,... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The film underwent 22 days of reshoots to reshape the third act due to a legal settlement the estate had overlooked preventing an accuser from being depicted onscreen.
Why it matters: ‘Michael’ Director, Producer Paid Millions More After Reshoots... could reshape the box office conversation.
In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this reshapes the tech landscape.
The Iran war wasn't the only focus. Corporate earnings and a split between hardware and software stocks caught our attention as well.
The big picture: 3 forces that drove another historic – yet... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
BBC World reports: Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for... — this has global implications.
Crimson Desert takes the throne as the best K-game (Kliff game) of all time.
PC Gamer reports: South Korean prime minister celebrates Crimson Desert: 'K-games... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
In this tutorial, we explore kvcached, a dynamic KV-cache implementation on top of vLLM, to understand how dynamic KV-cache allocation transforms GPU memory usage for large language models. We begin by setting up the environment and deploying lightweight Qwen2.5 models through...
The big picture: A Coding Implementation on kvcached for Elastic KV... — could accelerate the AI arms race.
In the novel "When There Are Wolves Again" by E.J. Swift, the Chernobyl disaster and its legacy is extrapolated to a near future where natural habitats are depleted and precarious.
Why it matters: Forty years on from the disaster, why there... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The White House Correspondents Dinner was brought to a sudden halt after reports of gunfire that led to an evacuation of Donald Trump.
Why it matters: Trump evacuated after White House Correspondents Dinner interrupted... is generating buzz across social media.
The rapper has parted ways with the Dallas Mavericks player, whom she began dating in summer 2025.
Billboard reports: Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson Split — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The adult-animated musical comedy series created by Vivienne Medrano stars Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Blake Roman and Amir Talai and Alex Brightman.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Cody Johnson talks about his journey from small-town Texas to breaking attendance records at Houston Rodeo and making his main stage debut at Stagecoach 2026.
Why it matters: Cody Johnson Gets Real About His Stagecoach Main... could define this era of music.
A once-robust H.I.V. treatment and prevention system, credited with saving hundreds of thousands of lives, has begun to crumble.
Why it matters: AIDS Creeps Back in Parts of Zambia, a... advances our understanding of the world.
According to Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida, Square Enix has thought about making a single-player game set in the same world. Yoshida made the remarks during a press event. He was asked about the possibility of creating a different type of game that w...
Why it matters: Square Enix has thought about making a single-player... is generating hype in the community.
Scientists at EPFL have developed CenSpark, a fluorescent probe that makes centrioles and cilia visible inside living cells, helping researchers study cell division, development, and immunity like never before.
Why it matters: Fluorescent probe lights up centrioles and cilia in... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
L.D. 307 would have imposed the country’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers — lasting, in this case, until November 1, 2027.
The big picture: Maine’s governor vetoes data center moratorium — is one to watch for the industry.
The original voice of Venom in Insomniac Games' Spider-Man series was the late Tony Todd
The big picture: Spider-Man: Miles Morales Actor Talks About That Missing... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
I do not know if FuRyu make games that one can easily jump to calling "good" but they are regularly putting out mid-budget (I assume) games that make me go "oh, there's certainly some sauce here." That's certainly how I felt about the Kingdom Heartsian Reynatis (I will defend ...
Why it matters: Crymelight is a Hades-esque roguelike that sends the... is generating hype in the community.
You might know the short-tailed shearwater and sable shearwater by the common name "muttonbirds." These two species of seabird breed on islands off southeastern Australia. Both undertake a breathtaking two-week, non-stop flight across the Pacific to the Bering Sea, more than 1...
The big picture: More shearwaters are washing up dead on Australian... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A deal, which is still in the early stages, would bring together the largest satellite radio and traditional radio networks. SiriusXM and iHeartMedia Exploring Merger: Report Travis Bland
Consequence of Sound reports: SiriusXM and iHeartMedia Exploring Merger: Report — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Following the initial launch in two countries, Google Wallet for Android now supports three more passport IDs. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this is one to watch for the industry.
This will mark the psych rock bands 28th studio album. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Tease New Techno Album Travis Bland
Consequence of Sound reports: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Tease New... — this is making waves across platforms.
Who you callin' Poindexter?
PC Gamer reports: A minor Fallout: New Vegas quest got its... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
The Samsung Messages app is being deactivated in July. Here's how to save all your messages.
CNET reports: Samsung Messages is Shutting Down: Here's How to... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Pokemon Champions producer Masaaki Hoshino has spoken about the game’s graphics as part of an interview. In recent years, there have been various discussions around the visuals of the series’ different titles. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet really jumpstarted things due to things ...
Why it matters: Pokemon Champions producer comments on the game’s graphics is generating hype in the community.
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