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- A 5.3-million‑year‑old whale graveyard has been found on the floor of the Indian OceanPhys.org
- New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Defends Radio Analyst Monica McNutt After Taylor Swift Backlash: ‘Cut Her Some Slack’Billboard
- Steven Spielberg Says He Scrapped A Movie About ‘Porgy And Bess’ That Would Have Starred Colman Domingo: “I Decided Not To Continue Making It”Deadline
- Big Bang announce first global stadium tour since 2017NME
- ‘Disclosure Day’: How Steven Spielberg’s Alien Pic Invaded Earth, Abducting $93M WW No. 1 Opening — Global Box Office UpdateDeadline
- Burned as waste for years, this overlooked plant material is poised to reshape how nylon gets madePhys.org
- As AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?TechCrunch
- Gay Dating Show Launched by TV Veteran Darren Kennedy and Former Hello Sunshine SVP Sue KinkeadVariety
- Box Office: ‘Disclosure Day’ Launches to $93 Million Globally, ‘Michael’ Nears $950 Million MilestoneVariety
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A 5.3-million‑year‑old whale graveyard has been found on the floor of the Indian Ocean
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New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Defends Radio Analyst Monica McNutt After Taylor Swift Backlash: ‘Cut Her Some Slack’
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Big Bang announce first global stadium tour since 2017
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Burned as waste for years, this overlooked plant material is poised to reshape how nylon gets made
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Gay Dating Show Launched by TV Veteran Darren Kennedy and Former Hello Sunshine SVP Sue Kinkead
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A 5.3-million‑year‑old whale graveyard has been found on the floor of the Indian Ocean
When a whale dies, a very special natural phenomenon can come alive. The carcass might float at the surface for some time, attracting sharks and other predators. As it becomes weathered, it may start to sink, falling through the water until it eventually settles on the seafloo...
Why it matters: A 5.3-million‑year‑old whale graveyard has been found on... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Defends Radio Analyst Monica McNutt After Taylor Swift Backlash: ‘Cut Her Some Slack’
The NBA Finals MVP is urging Swifties to ease up on the Knicks radio analyst.
The big picture: New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Defends Radio Analyst... — taps into a cultural moment.
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Steven Spielberg Says He Scrapped A Movie About ‘Porgy And Bess’ That Would Have Starred Colman Domingo: “I Decided Not To Continue Making It”
Well before three-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg and two-time Academy Award-nominated actor Colman Domingo worked together on the alien thriller Disclosure Day, the director revealed the two nearly collaborated on a scrapped project about famed Broadway duo Ira ...
Why it matters: Steven Spielberg Says He Scrapped A Movie About... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Big Bang announce first global stadium tour since 2017
The K-Pop band, made up of G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung, are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year The post Big Bang announce first global stadium tour since 2017 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Big Bang announce first global stadium tour since... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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‘Disclosure Day’: How Steven Spielberg’s Alien Pic Invaded Earth, Abducting $93M WW No. 1 Opening — Global Box Office Update
SUNDAY AM WRITE THROUGH: International delivered for Universal and Amblin’s Steven Spielberg alien sci-fi movie, Disclosure Day, with the pic earning $48.8M in 73 territories, over indexing in English speaking and Latin American territories where the phenomenon of ‘We are not ...
The big picture: ‘Disclosure Day’: How Steven Spielberg’s Alien Pic Invaded... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Burned as waste for years, this overlooked plant material is poised to reshape how nylon gets made
Most people have seen nylon listed as a material on their clothing tags, but nylon is used in an array of other products, too, including automotive parts, wire insulation and medical supplies. Unfortunately, one of the building blocks of nylon, adipic acid, is produced from pe...
Why it matters: Burned as waste for years, this overlooked plant... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Gay Dating Show Launched by TV Veteran Darren Kennedy and Former Hello Sunshine SVP Sue Kinkead
Pride month just got a little more dateable. TV veteran and fashion influencer Darren Kennedy has launched “Heyy Gay!,” a new LGBTQ dating show premiering on YouTube and Instagram. “In a world of swiping and algorithms, it felt like the right time to create something that lean...
Variety reports: Gay Dating Show Launched by TV Veteran Darren... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Box Office: ‘Disclosure Day’ Launches to $93 Million Globally, ‘Michael’ Nears $950 Million Milestone
Steven Spielberg’s alien conspiracy thriller “Disclosure Day” collected a leading $48.9 million from 73 territories in its international box office debut. Overseas audiences will be key in the theatrical longevity of “Disclosure Day,” which Universal spent $115 million to prod...
Variety reports: Box Office: ‘Disclosure Day’ Launches to $93 Million... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Conclave is the sound of a NYC summer block party
I have this vivid memory of walking to pick up my oldest from school in June of 2022. For a variety of reasons, I was in a very bad place mentally. And to make matters worse, it was brutally hot. I was depressed, angry with the world, sunburned, and soaked through with sweat. ...
The Verge reports: Conclave is the sound of a NYC summer... — this could change how developers build software.
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Bruce Springsteen Wants to Find “Common Ground” with Fans Who Have Walked Away Because of Politics
The Boss discussed his beliefs and alienated fans with Bono at Tribeca Film Festival. Bruce Springsteen Wants to Find “Common Ground” with Fans Who Have Walked Away Because of Politics Travis Bland
Consequence of Sound reports: Bruce Springsteen Wants to Find “Common Ground” with... — this is making waves across platforms.
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RUSH Perform “A Farewell to Kings” for First Time Since 1979 at Fourth Night of Reunion Tour: Watch
The band closed out their four-night stand at the Kia Forum with one more big surprise. RUSH Perform “A Farewell to Kings” for First Time Since 1979 at Fourth Night of Reunion Tour: Watch Spencer Kaufman
Why it matters: RUSH Perform “A Farewell to Kings” for First... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki references 'yet to be announced' games while commenting on controversy at parent company Kadokawa
A crumb of FromSoft, exactly like I asked for.
PC Gamer reports: FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki references 'yet to be... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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RioFilme Sets Shanghai Festival Mission: Partnerships, Content, Growth
It’s been a minute since the hit 1976 Brazilian telenovela “The Slave Isaura” (“A Escrava Isaura”) captivated a record 300+ million viewers in China but RioFilme is aiming to make a splash this year with three titles at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. Backed by ...
Why it matters: RioFilme Sets Shanghai Festival Mission: Partnerships, Content, Growth signals where Hollywood is headed.
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U.S. peace deal with Iran in question as Israel strikes Lebanon, Trump warns not to 'blow it'
An initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz was expected to be signed this week.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Watch Olivia Rodrigo make surprise appearance at No Doubt’s final Las Vegas Sphere show
Gwen Stefani "spotted" Rodrigo's sign that read “I’m just a girl who wants the last hug at the last Sphere show” The post Watch Olivia Rodrigo make surprise appearance at No Doubt’s final Las Vegas Sphere show appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Watch Olivia Rodrigo make surprise appearance at No... taps into a cultural moment.
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Bob Dylan Shares Pros and Cons of Turning 80 in Rare Op-Ed: ‘You’re Harder to Program’
"When you’re young you think that time moves forward. At 80 you know that it doesn’t, it stands still. We’re the ones that move," 85-year-old singer writes in op-ed tied to Trump's birthday
Rolling Stone reports: Bob Dylan Shares Pros and Cons of Turning... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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Did a medieval flying monk spot Halley's comet, twice? It's complicated
University of Leicester historian thinks Eilmer of Malmesbury saw two different comets: in 1018 and 1066
The big picture: Did a medieval flying monk spot Halley's comet,... — could change how developers build software.
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 14, 2026 – Wii and 3DS session incoming
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of June 14, 2026. Right now there isn’t anything on the docket for either Nintendo Switch 2 or Switch. Instead, the only session that has been officially added to the schedule is for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Both syste...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Researchers publish first complete connectome of fruit fly brain and 'spinal cord'
In a first, a large, international team led by multiple labs at Harvard Medical School and Princeton University has published a complete wiring diagram of all the connections between neurons in the central nervous system of an adult fruit fly.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Research reveals how parenting styles influence children's honesty
Parents who come down hard on their children for telling lies or misbehaving may believe they are teaching the child right from wrong. But new research by NUS suggests that overly strict or punitive parenting could be part of what drives the behavior in the first place.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II On What He Loves About ‘Wonder Man’: “People See So Much of Themselves In Simon, Everyone Relates To Having A Dream”
It is hard to imagine that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II once pursued a career in architecture and urban planning. “I never knew that acting could be a real career path,” says the now Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor. But the call of the stage was so strong that Abdul-Mateen II made ...
Why it matters: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II On What He Loves About... is generating industry buzz.
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Pacha New York Opens Doors With Rampa, Knicks’ Historic Win & Travis Scott Appearance
Throughout the night, the Knicks won their first championship game in 53 years, and Scott and Quavo were spotted in the crowd.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
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My Adventures With Superman and the Anti-Cannonical Fun of Supergirl
This article contains light spoilers for My Adventures With Superman season three, episode one. As its name suggests, My Adventures With Superman isn’t just about the titular hero. Each episode gives just as much time to his pal Jimmy Olsen and to his girlfriend Lois Lane, a p...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this reflects shifting cultural trends.
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How to watch most of the World Cup matches with free trials
Hoping to catch some World Cup matches while spending as little money as possible? You have a few options for finding a few days of free streaming, although you may choose to eventually pony up some money. That, or get creative by combining multiple offers to make it through t...
The big picture: How to watch most of the World Cup... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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The ‘Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’ has the potential to be a cruel joke
There are actual reasons to get excited about Samsung’s upcoming foldables but, the more I think about it, the more I’m realizing that there’s pretty strong potential for the “Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra” to not just be disappointing, but a slightly cruel joke.
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Trump warns Israel and Iran not to ‘blow it’ after new strikes threaten ceasefire deal that he says will bring peace to Lebanon
Trump has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him.
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Spore devs say the evolution game's previews were more ambitious than what they were actually making, and they 'built a fantasy in people's minds that was unachievable'
The evolution sim that was never meant to be.
The big picture: Spore devs say the evolution game's previews were... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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How to Watch UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje Live Online
Live from the White House on June 14, you can watch the entire MMA event, including the lightweight title bout, online for free.
Why it matters: How to Watch UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs.... taps into a cultural moment.
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Morrissey’s team reportedly get parody post of ‘The Malefactors’ enemy list taken down, R.E.M.’s Mike Mills responds to being listed
The list included Johnny Marr (three times), Nigel Farage, IDLES' Joe Talbot, Machine Gun Kelly, Edward Cullen, Canada and Lisa Simpson The post Morrissey’s team reportedly get parody post of ‘The Malefactors’ enemy list taken down, R.E.M.’s Mike Mills responds to being listed...
Why it matters: Morrissey’s team reportedly get parody post of ‘The... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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‘Grantchester’: 10 Seasons of ‘Gorgeous’ Vicars, So Many Murders and What’s in Store for Its Final Season: ‘I’m Going to Defy Anyone Not to Openly Weep’
“Grantchester” begins its final season on June 14, with crime-solving vicars who seem to face far too many murders for one small British village. Variety spoke with the core cast members about staying with the same sharply written, witty and emotional show for 11 seasons, span...
Why it matters: ‘Grantchester’: 10 Seasons of ‘Gorgeous’ Vicars, So Many... is generating industry buzz.
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Your Kindle could unlock thousands of free books: These are the best places to find them
Our self-proclaimed Scroogian (cheapskate) book-loving writer has put together a guide on finding free books for your Kindle.
Bottom line from Engadget: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Taormina 2026 Winners: Jane Campion-Led Jury Fetes Turkish Drama ‘Hear The Yellow’
Turkish director Banu Sıvacı’s film Hear The Yellow swept the board at the 72nd Taormina Film Festival on Sunday, winning best film, director, actor and actress in ex-aequo. This year’s jury was presided over by Jane Campion, who was accompanied by The Piano actress Holly Hunt...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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SpaceX surge further boosts Saudi billionaire prince’s fortune
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s investment firm Kingdom Holding Co. surged after SpaceX’s share gains on its first day of trading drove the value of the firm’s holding to almost $7 billion.
Fortune reports: SpaceX surge further boosts Saudi billionaire prince’s fortune — this signals changing business strategies.
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Forza Horizon 6 players advised to apply new patch to avoid losing save data and progress
Playground Games is investigating an issue where "game save progress may be lost or reset" in Forza Horizon 6. Read more
The big picture: Forza Horizon 6 players advised to apply new... — signals what players want next.
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Wall Street is gaining access to new catastrophe models to help predict wars
The same people modeling natural disasters are now adapting their methodology to help investors, banks and insurers predict military conflicts.
Why it matters: Wall Street is gaining access to new catastrophe... hints at where the money is moving.
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Rare 500-year-old freeze-dried potatoes unearthed at Inca coastal site
Archaeologists digging at an Inca site on the arid coast of southern Peru have unearthed two rare, roughly 500-year-old freeze-dried potatoes. The potatoes are among the only ones found in more than a century and would have been transported across the empire from the freezing ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Fears dogs to blame for drop in little tern numbers
It has been the worst year for dogs getting too close to the nesting birds, a wildlife trust says.
BBC Science reports: Fears dogs to blame for drop in little... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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This Documentary on Magic Trick Theft Feels Like a High-Stakes Thriller
Stealing Magic delves into a cat-and-mouse game involving illusionists who travel the world to find the people stealing their tricks online
Why it matters: This Documentary on Magic Trick Theft Feels Like... could define this era of music.
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Bad Magpie Is a Delightful Game About Destructively Avoiding Your Emotions
In the realm of wildlife gremlin simulators like Untitled Goose Game, Bad Magpie marries mischievous carnage with an emotional undercurrent.
Why it matters: Bad Magpie Is a Delightful Game About Destructively... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch
Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies.
NY Times Science reports: The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch — this opens new research frontiers.
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Box Office: Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Opens to $44 Million, ‘Masters of the Universe’ Suffers 71% Drop, ‘Obsession’ Keeps Shattering Expectations
“Disclosure Day,” a sci-fi adventure from Steven Spielberg, opened to No. 1 at the domestic box office with $44 million from 3,824 theaters. Those ticket sales were above estimates of $35 million, though below the $50 million that rival studios argue a film of this scale shoul...
The big picture: Box Office: Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Opens to $44... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Beams Up $44M U.S. Opening & $93M WW; ‘Obsession’ Bests ‘Get Out’ – Sunday Box Office Update
SUNDAY AM: Universal and Amblin’s Steven Spielberg movie Disclosure Day is filing in at $44M, which as you can see in the chart way down below, would rank as his fifth highest opening of all-time at the domestic B.O. In addition, it’s his as well as Amblin’s highest opening fo...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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A year after Meta tapped Alexandr Wang to build a new AI model, Zuckerberg has to sell it
Mark Zuckerberg's mega spending spree began a year ago, when he lured Alexandr Wang to oversee a new AI strategy. The results so far are underwhelming.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
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Prices for whey protein ingredients are up as much as 250% on U.S. dairy commodities markets as demand soars
The average U.S. supermarket now has 38,708 products advertising their protein content, according to NielsenIQ.
Why it matters: Prices for whey protein ingredients are up as... signals changing business strategies.
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Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies vet tells me the theme park 'assembly line' MMO just isn't viable anymore, especially as dev costs spike: 'We hit the wall'
"The MMO audience feels underserved and overmonetized, that's how they feel about what's going on."
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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AI job disruption is here. The problem may be compounded because nearly 75% of people don’t apply for unemployment benefits
Many don’t apply because they don’t believe they will be eligible for benefits.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
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Intel's upcoming 'Raptor Lake Next' will reportedly top out at 20 cores and retain Core 200 branding — Lineup may include a special 10-core SKU with 24MB of L3 cache
Intel's Raptor Lake family might be coming back for a third time and sit alongside Nova Lake on shelves as the budget-oriented offering from the company.
Tom's Hardware reports: Intel's upcoming 'Raptor Lake Next' will reportedly top... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Kevin O’Leary says being liked has nothing to do with success—Steve Jobs taught him: ‘You can’t worry about whose feelings you bruise’
The multimillionaire investor told Fortune he learned from working with the late Apple CEO embracing a “founder’s mindset” involves tough love. “You're going to fail for sure” if you worry about being liked.
The big picture: Kevin O’Leary says being liked has nothing to... — hints at where the money is moving.
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Are You Eligible to Claim Part of Apple's $250M AI iPhone Settlement? How to Find Out
Apple must pay iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit over delayed and missing AI features.
CNET reports: Are You Eligible to Claim Part of Apple's... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry
Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.
Why it matters: 'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada... could reshape the global order.
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Just months after Trump warned states not to regulate AI, Republican and Democratic lawmakers are doing it anyway
A mix of Republican- and Democratic-led states have passed such laws this year, including Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska and Oregon.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
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‘The cost of compute is far beyond the costs of the employee’: Nvidia executive says right now AI is more expensive than paying human workers
Big Tech has announced $740 billion in capex this year, but AI has yet to show evidence of widespread increased productivity.
Fortune reports: ‘The cost of compute is far beyond the... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Gen Z grad landed an internship by wearing her university baseball cap to her pizza joint job. Now she works at Cisco
“I decided to resort to unusual networking methods,” says Ayala Ossowski, who recited an elevator pitch to pizza restaurant customers.
Fortune reports: Gen Z grad landed an internship by wearing... — this may shift market dynamics.
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Apple still has three unannounced iOS 27 features in the pipeline: report
Apple wrapped up its WWDC 2026 keynote this week, outlining all of its major new software features for the coming year, with Siri AI and improved stability taking the spotlight. That said, there are a few new features that are reportedly still in the works, and we should still...
9to5Mac reports: Apple still has three unannounced iOS 27 features... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war
The deal in its current form is a deep disappointment to Israel's government, which has been sidelined in negotiations led by Pakistan and others.
Why it matters: Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Nintendo says Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake has “stunning visuals, updated designs, and timeless gameplay”
We have the tiniest bit of information about the recently-announced remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2, which we’ll take given how little has been said about it so far. Nintendo closed out the Direct this week by confirming that it’s bringing ...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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FBI disrupts massive AI-powered phishing service using a million URLs
In a coordinated effort, the FBI, working with Google and Black Lotus Labs, has dismantled a massive Chinese phishing-as-a-service operation called Outsider Enterprise with thousands of phishing websites used to steal credit card data and passwords. [...]
The big picture: FBI disrupts massive AI-powered phishing service using a... — is a wake-up call for digital security.
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Standard tests do not always detect all gluten residues in barley beer
Some barley beers labeled "gluten-free" contain small amounts of gluten residues that may trigger celiac disease but are not detected by the standard antibody-based tests currently in use, according to a study by the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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See Bruce Springsteen Perform ‘People Have the Power’ With Bono and Patti Smith
Springsteen was presented with the 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award by the U2 frontman at Tribeca Film Festival
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Amazon says its data centers consume only 0.075% of the water Americans use for watering their lawns and gardens — company also boasts of its improvements in water efficiency
Amazon says that it uses 2.5 billion gallons of water annually for data center cooling but compares it to the 3.3 trillion gallons of water used for watering lawns and gardens in the U.S. every year.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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An AI startup founder is trying to vibe code his own Grand Theft Auto game
Can Claude deliver a viable GTA ripoff before the most hyped game of all time releases this November?
The big picture: An AI startup founder is trying to vibe... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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JAY-Z 30 at SoFi Stadium: How to Get Tickets
Jay will celebrate 30 years of his debut album Reasonable Doubt with a massive stadium show in LA this fall. Learn how to get tickets. JAY-Z 30 at SoFi Stadium: How to Get Tickets Paolo Ragusa
Consequence of Sound reports: JAY-Z 30 at SoFi Stadium: How to Get... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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‘The Greatest’ Showrunner Promises Muhammad Ali Drama Will Reveal What “Wasn’t In Documentaries”
The team behind The Greatest is beginning to reveal how it plans to pack a punch with the show, the first authorized scripted series about the life of Muhammad Ali. “It’s a show that’s designed to show you all the stuff that wasn’t in documentaries and isn’t available in terms...
The big picture: ‘The Greatest’ Showrunner Promises Muhammad Ali Drama Will... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Pokemon Champions Mystery Gift codes list
The Mystery Gift feature is back again in Pokemon Champions, and we’ve set up a post that rounds up all of the codes. We’ll keep our lists updated over time as new ones are made available. Pokemon Champions players can receive all sorts of things through the code distribution...
Why it matters: Pokemon Champions Mystery Gift codes list is generating hype in the community.
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Damaged boreal peatlands may triple methane emissions, reshaping climate risk
A new study reveals that, for the first time, areas of Canada's boreal peatlands damaged by oil and gas exploration have failed to recover as scientists and companies predicted and instead have led to a tripling of methane emissions, with global implications. The study, "Incre...
The big picture: Damaged boreal peatlands may triple methane emissions, reshaping... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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32-year-old quit teaching and built a fidget-toy business with her dad. It brought in $428,000 last year
Charlie Moreton and Victoria Baumann are the father-daughter duo behind Victoria Essie Studio, which has seen viral success selling 3D-printed fidget toys.
Why it matters: 32-year-old quit teaching and built a fidget-toy business... may shift market dynamics.
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Boy George and Culture Club Brush Off Homophobic Hecklers in New Doc Clip
The band discuss dealing with skepticism and homophobia from audiences and label executives in Alison Ellwood's new film
Rolling Stone reports: Boy George and Culture Club Brush Off Homophobic... — this is making waves across platforms.
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Apple made marketing gold from the Power Mac G4 'supercomputer' export ban in 1999 — Pentagon banned sales of the 400 MHz G4 in 50 countries when it launched and became the first PC to be classed as a weapon
In the context of the recent tech export bans, we look back at the Apple PowerMac G4 export ban from 1999 and Steve Jobs making marketing gold from the situation.
Tom's Hardware reports: Apple made marketing gold from the Power Mac... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Computer History Museum recalls ‘astonishing’ retro haul recovered from abandoned German warehouse — over 2,000 artifacts spanning the 1930s to 1980s required seven tractor-trailers after a WWII bomb scare
The Computer History Museum recalls one of its biggest ever retro treasure troves. This ‘astonishing’ haul was rescued from an abandoned warehouse in the town of Castrop-Rauxel, Germany.
The big picture: Computer History Museum recalls ‘astonishing’ retro haul recovered... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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How Jules Verne predicted the Artemis 2 mission to the moon almost 160 years ago
Written in the 1860s, Jules Verne’s novels "From the Earth to the Moon" and "All Around the Moon" were highly speculative fiction in their time, but tell a tale that now seems remarkably familiar: three astronauts in a conical capsule on a free-return trajectory around the moon.
The big picture: How Jules Verne predicted the Artemis 2 mission... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Mina the Hollower has a secret ending, but good luck seeing it
If you want to see Mina's alternate conclusion, prepare yourself for an ordeal.
The big picture: Mina the Hollower has a secret ending, but... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Microsoft Research's Mirage gives video generation a persistent spatial memory that doesn't forget what's around the corner
Mirage, a video world model from Microsoft Research and several universities, stores scene information directly in latent space instead of pixel-based point clouds. That slashes compute time and graphics memory while keeping scenes spatially consistent through long camera move...
The Decoder reports: Microsoft Research's Mirage gives video generation a persistent... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.
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The impossible dream of the universal remote
You don't really ever have to explain why a universal remote is a good idea. You have a bunch of stuff that needs controlling; this thing controls them all. Many companies have set out to build a product worthy of this idea, and one product came much closer than most. It was c...
The Verge reports: The impossible dream of the universal remote — this could change how developers build software.
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See Olivia Rodrigo Surprise No Doubt at Band’s Final Sphere Show
"I’m just a girl who wants the last hug at the last Sphere show," superfan Rodrigo requests of Gwen Stefani as band's residency wrapped up Saturday
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
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Researchers recycle old phones and cluster them into ‘computing platforms’ — says processors on modern smartphones deliver higher single-core performance than comparable multicore servers
A team of researchers from UC San Diego found that 'old' smartphones from 2023 could be combined to build a server capable of running apps locally, instead of relying on cloud servers located on a distant site.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this could change how developers build software.
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‘Vikings’ Creator Michael Hirst on Dream Project About Medieval Heretics and New Show ‘Bloodaxe’: ‘It’s a New World’
Get ready for “Bloodaxe.” “We shot the first season last year and it’s spectacular,” writer and executive producer Michael Hirst, best known for “Vikings,” tells Variety at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The second season of the historical drama – set in the 10th century...
Why it matters: ‘Vikings’ Creator Michael Hirst on Dream Project About... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Can Trump Accounts help close the wealth gap? Here's what experts say stands in the way
Trump Accounts come with free money for some children, but it may not be enough to reduce the wealth gap, some experts say.
CNBC reports: Can Trump Accounts help close the wealth gap?... — this signals changing business strategies.
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Apple TV 4K multiview: How to watch four live sports feeds at once
Our expert sports fan made a detailed guide on what sports you can watch on Apple TV in multiview and how to do so. Plus, some tips for non-Apple TV users too.
Bottom line from Engadget: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Snapmaker launches $150,000 Innovation Fund for open source 3D printing — cash rewards target developers backing the U1 toolchanger across Klipper, OrcaSlicer, and Moonraker ecosystems
Snapmaker celebrates 10 years in business by sponsoring open-source developers and you.
Tom's Hardware reports: Snapmaker launches $150,000 Innovation Fund for open source... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Google Cloud's Open Knowledge Format turns scattered docs into Markdown files for AI agents
Google Cloud's new Open Knowledge Format (OKF) standardizes scattered organizational knowledge as Markdown files with YAML frontmatter, making it portable and usable for AI agents. The minimalist spec formalizes a pattern Andrej Karpathy recently popularized as the "LLM Wiki."...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
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Grab this MSI Codex Z2 16-thread gaming Ryzen PC with a 2TB SSD at a $400 discount — system packs a Ryzen 8700F, 16GB DDR5, and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB for $1,499
MSI's prebuilt gaming desktop pairs a Zen 4 processor with Nvidia's latest RTX 5060 Ti graphics card and comes housed in an airflow-focused chassis with ARGB lighting.
Why it matters: Grab this MSI Codex Z2 16-thread gaming Ryzen... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Capcom’s President Explains The Secret Behind The Resident Evil Maker’s Recent Winning Streak
According to Capcom President Haruhiro Tsujimoto, the publisher owes its recent success to its switch towards a new 'team-based approach to game development'
Why it matters: Capcom’s President Explains The Secret Behind The Resident... may set a new standard for the genre.
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Im watching the Barcelona-Catalunya GP for free this weekend — how to live stream F1 for free
How to watch F1 for free. Live stream the Barcelona-Catalunya GP in the 2026 F1 season for free from anywhere in the world.
Bottom line from Mashable: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Cannes Winner ‘Minotaur’ Takes Top Prize at Sydney Film Festival
Andrey Zvyagintsev claimed the Sydney Film Prize on Sunday night for “Minotaur,” his thriller set against the backdrop of contemporary Russia, as the 73rd Sydney Film Festival wrapped its 12-day run at the State Theatre with what organizers described as the highest-selling fes...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for June 14
Everything you need to know to watch the FIFA World Cup on June 14, including the day's schedule, kickoff times, and livestream information.
The big picture: FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times,... — could change how developers build software.
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New 3D printer tech uses elliptical laser beams to stir molten metal and create ‘alloys-on-demand’ — existing machinery can implement technique in software meaning for more convenient, stronger alloy printing
NIST has demonstrated a metal 3D printing method that stirs molten metal during the print by sending the laser along looping elliptical paths instead of straight lines.
The big picture: New 3D printer tech uses elliptical laser beams... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Apple TV's New Camboy Crime Thriller Is the Perfect Summer Binge
Commentary: Apple TV's Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is a fun and freaky series bolstered by smart writing, unpredictable twists and a standout performance by Tatiana Maslany.
Bottom line from CNET: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Chemical impurities make carbon surfaces superslippery, researchers find
Engineers often treat impurities as a problem to eliminate to improve material performance. But new research from Osaka Metropolitan University and Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM suggests that in some cases, a little chemical messiness is exactly what help...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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What powered the Earth's earliest life?
Early biological systems likely relied on RNA molecules to copy themselves and drive simple chemical reactions. Any system that could generate guanosine-triphosphate (GTP)—which is necessary for RNA synthesis—from prebiotic chemicals would gain a crucial advantage toward self-...
The big picture: What powered the Earth's earliest life? — opens new research frontiers.
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Colman Domingo Tells Sarah Pidgeon He Wishes ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 ‘All Came Out at Once’ as They Unpack Ali and Rue, ‘Love Story’ Fashion and More
This interview is part of Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series. Watch the full video interview now at CNN.com/Watch (or on the CNN app) and on Variety’s YouTube channel starting at 11:59 pm ET. Colman Domingo and Sarah Pidgeon are true thespians. Both from theater backgro...
Why it matters: Colman Domingo Tells Sarah Pidgeon He Wishes ‘Euphoria’... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Did ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Really Kick Off a Gen-Z Horror Wave?
Two horror movies from two under-30 filmmakers are breaking box-office records. Are we at the beginning of a movement, or the end of it?
The big picture: Did ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Really Kick Off a... — shows where the music business is headed.
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Microsoft is reportedly testing Copilot+ AI features with discrete GPUs instead of NPUs — a feature available on Windows App SDK with a Windows Insider Experimental Channel build and Developer Mode turned on
Microsoft is experimenting with Windows AI features on non-Copilot devices, finally allowing AI features to run on discrete GPUs. This move expands its user base and gives more users access to Windows 11 local AI capabilities.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this could change how developers build software.
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New moon of June 2026 brings stunning views of Mercury, Venus and Jupiter
The nights surrounding the new moon on June 14 are the perfect time to hunt for planets and sparkling constellations in the late spring sky.
The big picture: New moon of June 2026 brings stunning views... — opens new research frontiers.
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Frontier is making a Planet game that isn't about zoos or rollercoasters, and has just filed trademarks for Planet Resort and Planet Festival
Planet crafters.
PC Gamer reports: Frontier is making a Planet game that isn't... — this signals what players want next.
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After gaming on pro-level panels I can tell you now that 360 Hz is the sweet spot for gaming monitors
And I just don't think I can go back to anything below 240 Hz.
The big picture: After gaming on pro-level panels I can tell... — signals what players want next.
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The Solstice Is Almost Here: What to Know About Summer's Brightest Moment
Get ready for the longest day of the year, when one Alaska location experiences a full day of uninterrupted sunshine.
Why it matters: The Solstice Is Almost Here: What to Know... is one to watch for the industry.
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Top Wall Street analysts are confident about the growth prospects of these 3 stocks
Continued volatility presents an opportunity to find stocks trading at attractive prices and benefit from their long-term growth potential.
CNBC reports: Top Wall Street analysts are confident about the... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Before you buy a smartwatch or smart ring, consider what you're giving up
Health wearables are constantly collecting your personal information, but who owns that data, and what does it mean for your privacy?
ZDNet reports: Before you buy a smartwatch or smart ring,... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Highly charismatic people use 5 'magnetic' phrases to be more likable, says public speaking expert
Public speaking expert and author Vanessa Van Edwards reveals the phrases that highly charismatic people use to build better relationships.
CNBC reports: Highly charismatic people use 5 'magnetic' phrases to... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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OpenAI hit with sweeping probe from massive coalition of 42 US state attorneys general just days after reported IPO filing — subpoena targets ChatGPT maker’s ads, data practices, handling of minors, model sycophancy, and safety policies
State attorneys general have opened a broad investigation into OpenAI, subpoenaing documents on ads, user retention, data handling, minors, health data, model behavior, and safety policies.
Why it matters: OpenAI hit with sweeping probe from massive coalition... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Light-programmed system projects 28-layer 3D images in single shot
Researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and CNSI (California NanoSystems Institute), led by Professor Aydogan Ozcan, introduced a snapshot 3D image projection system that integrates a digital encoder with a passive diffractive optical decoder, jointly optimized e...
Why it matters: Light-programmed system projects 28-layer 3D images in single... opens new research frontiers.
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The Last Time the US Hosted the World Cup, One of the Weirdest Nights in Sports History Unfolded
Commentary: A great ESPN 30 for 30 documentary will jog your memory. It's called June 17th, 1994.
Bottom line from CNET: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Producer Bradley Bell & Son Oliver Bell Prep ‘Hollywood Starlet’ Season 2 Ahead Of Series Debut
The Bold And The Beautiful’s Bradley Bell is prepping Season 2 of microdrama Hollywood Starlet before the freshman Season has launched. Hollywood Starlet will launch on aTwist, the microdrama studio and platform founded by Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner and Lloyd Braun. The seri...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival
Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.
The big picture: Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama... — has global implications.
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Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for June 18, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of June 18, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Devil May Cry 5 Hunter Edition, The Adventures of Elliot, Wanderstop, and more. Here’s a look at the upcoming digita...
Nintendo Everything reports: Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for June 18, 2026 — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Most drivers overlook these 6 Android Auto apps - but off-roaders definitely shouldn't
Android Auto isn't just for city streets anymore. Here are the apps that help me get more done when I'm off-road.
ZDNet reports: Most drivers overlook these 6 Android Auto apps... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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'There's a Lot of Restraint': How 'Toy Story 5' Balances New Technology With Nostalgia
Pixar's filmmakers discuss the challenges of bringing cutting-edge tech to a 30-year-old franchise -- and the importance of holding back.
Why it matters: 'There's a Lot of Restraint': How 'Toy Story... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Trump heads to G7 summit in France as world awaits Iran deal
The Iran war has drawn the world's focus, but the G7 is also likely to address Russia's war against Ukraine, which continues to rage in eastern Europe.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
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JetBlue bets big on Fort Lauderdale, from a new airport lounge to an international gateway
JetBlue faces heavy competition from Miami International Airport, an American Airlines stronghold.
CNBC reports: JetBlue bets big on Fort Lauderdale, from a... — this signals changing business strategies.
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NASA's Chandra discovers possible supernova remnant in galactic center
Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers may have found a supernova remnant in an intriguing neighborhood in the middle of our galaxy. A paper describing these new findings was published in The Astrophysical Journal.
The big picture: NASA's Chandra discovers possible supernova remnant in galactic... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How i...
The Verge reports: Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are — this is one to watch for the industry.
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AMD taunts Apple's MacBook Neo for failing to run 75% of top PC games — Only 5 out of the 20 top PC games work on the Neo, while all run on AMD's budget offerings
AMD is reminding folks not to buy a MacBook, even if it's as good of a deal as the Neo, if you primarily want to game on it. Instead, AMD's own budget laptops can run all the modern titles you want, with a small caveat.
Why it matters: AMD taunts Apple's MacBook Neo for failing to... is one to watch for the industry.
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How Croakwood captures the challenge of a townbuilder like Anno but avoids the stress and pressure
If, like me, you walk through this world forever thinking about Chicken Run, you too may expect at any moment to discover the animal kingdom is actually made up of industrious town-building critters. Though, hopefully they're not looking to attack and tie us up if ever they're...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: How Croakwood captures the challenge of a townbuilder... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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US government warned Anthropic that Fable 5 had been jailbroken, but firm 'refused' to fix before US implemented export controls — Anthropic defended its decision by saying the jailbreak 'isn’t serious,' Chinese group had reportedly accessed model
David Sacks said the US government warned Anthropic that Claude Fable 5 had been jailbroken and that CEO Dario Amodei refused to fix the flaw.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Is 'gender gating' the secret to success in online dating?
Digital matching platforms—from professional networking to ride-sharing and accommodation services—add value by bringing supply and demand into balance. But deep-seated asymmetries can prove difficult to expunge, causing platforms' functionality and productivity to suffer. Thi...
Why it matters: Is 'gender gating' the secret to success in... opens new research frontiers.
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Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.
The big picture: Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early... — could reshape the global order.
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Elon Musk drifted from Larry Page over a decade ago, but their companies are closer than ever
SpaceX and Google have a long and complicated relationship, but they were both celebrating this week after Elon Musk's company held its blockbuster IPO.
Why it matters: Elon Musk drifted from Larry Page over a... reflects a broader economic trend.
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The New York Knicks Just Did the Impossible
This doesn’t feel real. All New York Knicks fans have known for the last 53 years is heartbreak and humiliation. We were cursed. Jordan. Starks’ 2-18 in Game 7. Reggie. Ewing going down. Missing out on Steph by one pick. Rebuffing Jeremy Lin. Phil Jackson. Amar’e’s knees. Th...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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AI cryptomining network's 320,000 RTX 3090-class GPUs allegedly burn 112 megawatts of power on ‘zero useful AI computation’ — GPU rental costs jump 38%, but Pearl’s cards are doing random matrix math, study claims
A preprint claims Pearl’s AI mining network consumes 320,000 GPU-equivalents and 112 MW while producing no verified useful AI computation.
Why it matters: AI cryptomining network's 320,000 RTX 3090-class GPUs allegedly... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Razer Kiyo V2 X Review: Auto-focus for life
Razer's Kiyo V2 X is the most budget-friendly of its current webcam lineup; it records video at 1440p / 60 fps and features "speedy" auto-focus, a wide 80-degree field of view, and a smoothly integrated physical privacy shutter.
The big picture: Razer Kiyo V2 X Review: Auto-focus for life — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Berlin, Toronto and Hong Kong Film Festival Chiefs Gather at Shanghai to Champion New Talent
The leaders of three of the world’s most influential film festivals told Shanghai on Sunday that the role of the festival circuit in discovering and developing new voices has never been more critical – and that personal connection, not data, remains the truest compass for iden...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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After a month with a foldable phone, I can't justify buying an 'Ultra' model anymore
Motorola's Razr+ is not the awkward middle child of its series; it arguably offers the best balance of features, performance, and value.
ZDNet reports: After a month with a foldable phone, I... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Hardcore SpongeBob speedrunners smudged Xbox optical disks with sweat and grease to exploit 'lag clip' trick — filthy smeared disks cut gameplay times in ultimate pursuit of speed
A grease smear-induced optical disc reading quirk can save speedrunners lots of time in SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom on Xbox.
The big picture: Hardcore SpongeBob speedrunners smudged Xbox optical disks with... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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This hand-embroidered medieval adventure game looks like a lovely, chill time—but I'm warning you, don't be fooled by its pleasant exterior
Scarlet Deer Inn releases next month.
Why it matters: This hand-embroidered medieval adventure game looks like a... may set a new standard for the genre.
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Alice Cooper thanks man who found his lost credit card with signed copy of his latest album
It was returned to Cooper right before he set off on his European tour The post Alice Cooper thanks man who found his lost credit card with signed copy of his latest album appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Alice Cooper thanks man who found his lost... taps into a cultural moment.
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Ariana Grande launches foundation to provide support for LGBTQ+ community
Grande says that the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation's goal is to "support, protect, and provide resources for our vulnerable friends in need" The post Ariana Grande launches foundation to provide support for LGBTQ+ community appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Suunto Spark Review: The Perfect Pair for Runs and Rides
Suunto swaps bone for air conduction, giving these open-ear earbuds a perfect fit for the great outdoors.
The big picture: Suunto Spark Review: The Perfect Pair for Runs... — is one to watch for the industry.
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I found the most effortless way to clean your Android phone storage - and it's free to use
Clearing out your excess photos and videos is now just a swipe away with an easy-to-use app called Sponge.
The big picture: I found the most effortless way to clean... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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