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Oura is launching its smallest smart ring yet, shrinking wearable design by 40%
Oura, the smart ring maker, is set to launch what it says will be the smallest smart ring available in the growing wearables market.
CNBC reports: Oura is launching its smallest smart ring yet,... — this may shift market dynamics.
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A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend—a blue moon that's also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year.
Why it matters: A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend opens new research frontiers.
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Microsoft Slams Public Zero-Day Disclosures Amid GitHub Researcher Account Removal
Microsoft has come out strongly in favor of Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD), urging the research community to share their findings and give affected vendors an opportunity to better understand the impact and address them before they are publicly disclosed. The deve...
Why it matters: Microsoft Slams Public Zero-Day Disclosures Amid GitHub Researcher... highlights growing cyber threats.
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Trump Accounts app launches — here's how to get started
Families can now download a Trump Accounts app to track the new investment accounts, which offer a $1,000 pilot program contribution for eligible children.
CNBC reports: Trump Accounts app launches — here's how to... — this may shift market dynamics.
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Jimmy Kimmel Skewers Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles Mayoral Run: “Another Narcissist Looking For Attention”
Jimmy Kimmel weighed in on reality show star Spencer Pratt’s unexpected rise in the polls as he wages a run for Los Angeles mayor, warning that the candidate was in it for the attention. Kimmel said, “Are we really going to risk repeating that mistake we made with Trump in L.A...
Deadline reports: Jimmy Kimmel Skewers Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles Mayoral... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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National Hamburger Day 2026 deals: Score free food from Burger King, Arby’s, Dairy Queen, and more
The best National Hamburger Day 2026 deals. Get free food from Burger King, Arby’s, Dairy Queen, and more.
Mashable reports: National Hamburger Day 2026 deals: Score free food... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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‘Survivor’ and ‘Top Chef’ Are Broken. Can These Once-Reliable Reality TV Favorites Be Fixed?
Intrusive fan votes, questionable production decisions and stale locations have led to disappointing installments, and the prognosis for improvement is mixed.
Why it matters: ‘Survivor’ and ‘Top Chef’ Are Broken. Can These... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Snapdragon C wants to be Windows’ answer to the MacBook Neo, targeting $300 laptops
Apple’s launch of the MacBook Neo has sent the world of Windows spiraling as, in the midst of global RAM/storage shortages and ever-inflating costs, building a more affordable laptop is harder than ever. With the new Snapdragon C, though, Qualcomm wants to help build a proper ...
9to5Google reports: Snapdragon C wants to be Windows’ answer to... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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New details on Apple-Google AI deal revealed, including Nvidia chips: report
Apple’s big unveiling of iOS 27, the new Siri, and other WWDC reveals are little more than one week away. And today, a new report has fresh details on how Apple’s partnership with Google for AI features is being implemented behind the scenes. more…
9to5Mac reports: New details on Apple-Google AI deal revealed, including... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Boards of Canada and Warp Condemn Trump White House Over Social Media Video
An eerie 15-second clip sets nationalist imagery to the Scottish duo’s new song “Deep Time”
Why it matters: Boards of Canada and Warp Condemn Trump White... could define this era of music.
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More monthly auto loan payments are above $1,000, and most are not for luxury models
The top five models for the $1,000-plus payments were popular pickup trucks including the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500.
The big picture: More monthly auto loan payments are above $1,000,... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Neanderthal ancestry may lower defenses against common DNA viruses in people today
Researchers have found surprising links that show that Neanderthal ancestry influences our immune system today in ways more nuanced than previously recognized. Their work is published in the journal Genome Biology and Evolution.
Phys.org reports: Neanderthal ancestry may lower defenses against common DNA... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Dog breeding inspectors need clearer guidance on rules protecting dog health and welfare—new report
Local authority inspectors who issue licenses to dog breeders need clearer guidance and better support so they can more effectively protect animal welfare, a new report says.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3% in April, as expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
The PCE price index for April was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 3.8% for all items and 3.3% for core.
Why it matters: Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3%... hints at where the money is moving.
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New York passes Mamdani's pied-a-terre tax. Here's who pays and how much
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin became the face of the tax after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video in front of Griffin's penthouse apartment.
The big picture: New York passes Mamdani's pied-a-terre tax. Here's who... — signals changing business strategies.
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Claude Security Plugin, Azure Priv-Esc, Kali365 MFA Bypass, FIFA Scams +15 More
Every time you think the industry has finally stopped doing some reckless, low-effort crap, somebody spins up a fresh box full of sketchy loaders, fake installers, recycled social-engineering bait, and enough exposed infrastructure to make you wonder if prod is just a public b...
Why it matters: ThreatsDay Bulletin: Claude Security Plugin, Azure Priv-Esc, Kali365... underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, Liberty Media’s Derek Chang Among New Paley Center Trustees
Verizon's Dan Schulman, TikTok U.S. chief Adam Presser, Spotify's Alex Norstrom, Sony's Hiroki Totoki and Xbox chief Asha Sharma also joined the board.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, Liberty Media’s Derek Chang... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Take-Two’s Boss Seemingly Takes A Subtle Shot At 2025’s Worst-Reviewed Game
Strauss Zelnick says former Rockstar employees have tried and failed to make another massive hit like GTA
Why it matters: Take-Two’s Boss Seemingly Takes A Subtle Shot At... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Would You Watch a ‘Mr. Mom’ Remake Starring Nate Bargatze?
If you answered "yes" and like Walmart commercials in the middle of your big-screen comedies, 'The Breadwinner' is for you
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
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Someone is trying to use lost property 'finder' laws to gain legal ownership of 39,069 Bitcoin wallets, with just one of them being worth nearly $6,000,000,000
The list includes the infamous wallet with Mt. Gox stolen funds.
PC Gamer reports: Someone is trying to use lost property 'finder'... — this is generating hype in the community.
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CNN Sues AI Firm Perplexity, Alleging It Engaged in ‘Massive Copyright Infringement’
CNN has sued Perplexity, alleging the AI company infringed the news network’s copyrights and trademarks by illegally copying and distributing content without its consent. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accused Perp...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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That sword Geralt unsheaths in The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past expansion artwork? We've seen it before
A third Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past, was only announced yesterday, but it appears we've seen the sword Geralt unsheaths in the artwork before. Read more
Why it matters: That sword Geralt unsheaths in The Witcher 3... may set a new standard for the genre.
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Paralives received 'over 100,000 big reports' in less than a week, as its creator reminds us that life sims are really hard to make
Life sims are basically giant machines with a gazillion tiny moving parts.
The big picture: Paralives received 'over 100,000 big reports' in less... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Inflation hit the highest level in almost three years as the Fed releases the first inflation report under new chair Kevin Warsh
Inflation jumped to 3.8% in April, the highest since May 2023. Core inflation rose to 3.3%, the highest core number since November 2023.
Fortune reports: Inflation hit the highest level in almost three... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Wix laying off about 20% of its workforce. CEO cites AI, exchange rates in announcing cut
Israel-based web development company Wix is slashing roughly 20% of its workforce, CEO Avishai Abrahami announced in a post on X early Thursday morning.
CNBC reports: Wix laying off about 20% of its workforce.... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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A Google engineer who allegedly made over $1,000,000 after predicting 2025's most-searched person has now been arrested for insider trading
Neither crime nor gambling pays out.
The big picture: A Google engineer who allegedly made over $1,000,000... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.
Why it matters: US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump... could reshape the global order.
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Hyena clan rank metrics need to be trait specific to fully explain hierarchies, scientists argue
Spotted hyenas live in hierarchically organized groups (clans). An individual's dominance over another determines priority access to resources such as food or mating partners, and thus reproductive success. However, the rank within the clan can be calculated using different me...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Man Who Plotted to Attack Taylor Swift Vienna Concert Apologizes Ahead of Verdict in Trial
The 21-year-old Austrian citizen faces charges including terrorist offenses and membership in a terrorist organization.
The big picture: Man Who Plotted to Attack Taylor Swift Vienna... — shows where the music business is headed.
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Olivia Ponton Expands Her Book Podcast to Feature Interviews With Friends, Fans and Celebs as Well as Authors — and She’s Leaning Into the Blonde Stereotype in a ‘Playful’ Way
Olivia Ponton is launching a new era for her book podcast — and as part of that, the influencer and model is looking to recast the blonde stereotype to show that someone can be both obsessed with fashion and beauty as well as intellectually curious. Ponton is renaming the show...
The big picture: Olivia Ponton Expands Her Book Podcast to Feature... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Imax Is the Hottest Brand in Movies. Why Is It for Sale?
Imax has been in an enviable position since the great box office reset. It’s no secret that movie theater attendance has languished in post-pandemic years. But when audiences have opted to go to cinemas, they’ve gravitated toward premium moviegoing options like Imax to disting...
Variety reports: Imax Is the Hottest Brand in Movies. Why... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic just got a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
With the Nintendo eShop updating with the latest set of games, it’s revealed that Atari has released a new Nintendo Switch 3 Edition for RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic. It should be out in major regions starting today. You’ll get a couple of upgrades here. First, enhanced resolu...
The big picture: RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic just got a Nintendo Switch... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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Researchers say they can spy on your browsing by measuring SSD activity through a browser API — claim FROST attack requires no permissions or user interaction to identify which apps and websites you're using
FROST exploits the Origin Private File System (OPFS), a browser API that lets websites create and store files on a user's local disk.
Tom's Hardware reports: Researchers say they can spy on your browsing... — this could change how developers build software.
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Why I ditched Copilot for Claude in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - and how you can, too
Need AI help in Microsoft 365, but don't love Copilot? Claude AI can help you create, edit, and analyze documents. Here's how.
Why it matters: Why I ditched Copilot for Claude in Word,... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Intel challenges AMD’s handheld dominance with new Arc G3 chips — Panther Lake silicon brings up to 14 cores, Arc B390 graphics to handhelds
Intel has revealed the Arc G3 and G3 Extreme chips, which are built on Panther Lake dies with up to an Arc B390 iGPU. The chips will show up in devices from partners like Acer and OneXPlayer.
The big picture: Intel challenges AMD’s handheld dominance with new Arc... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews and More to Perform at ‘Power to the People’ Festival Organized by Tom Morello
Rage Against the Machine co-founder and longtime activist Tom Morello has announced the “Power to the People” festival — described as a “non-partisan celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action” — taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Merriweathe...
Why it matters: Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews and More... is generating industry buzz.
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Donald Trump Files New Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal Over Story On Jeffrey Epstein Letter
Donald Trump filed an amended defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over the publication’s reporting on a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. A federal judge dismissed Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit in April, concluding that it failed to adequately allege actual mali...
Why it matters: Donald Trump Files New Lawsuit Against The Wall... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Best Buy beats on top and bottom lines as retailer aims to reinvigorate sales
Best Buy reported better-than-expected earnings on Thursday as the company works toward turning around its sales slump.
CNBC reports: Best Buy beats on top and bottom lines... — this may shift market dynamics.
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Whats new to streaming this week? (May 29, 2026)
What’s new to streaming for the week of May 29, 2026, on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.
The big picture: Whats new to streaming this week? (May 29,... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Behind the scenes of Disney’s newest high-tech ride updates
Disney is upgrading attractions with advanced animatronics, Unreal Engine systems, and new ride technology at Walt Disney World.
Why it matters: Behind the scenes of Disney’s newest high-tech ride... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Toronto Market, Frontières to Launch Genre Showcase in September (EXCLUSIVE)
Genre is in ascension, and Fantasia’s Frontières and the Toronto Festival’s TIFF: The Market are making sure Canadian filmmakers can reach for the top this fall. Frontières, the international genre co-production market organized by Montreal’s Fantasia Film Festival, is teaming...
Why it matters: Toronto Market, Frontières to Launch Genre Showcase in... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Famitsu sales (5/18/26 – 5/24/26) – final week of Nintendo Switch 2 sales before price increase, first week Yoshi sales revealed
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 247,880 PS5 Digital Edition – 6,049 Switch Lite – 4,433 Switch OLED – 2,375 Switch – 2,731 PS5 Pro – 1,862 PS5 – 762 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 455 Xbox Series X – 331 Xbox Series S – 91 For compar...
The big picture: Famitsu sales (5/18/26 – 5/24/26) – final week... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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Happy, Bronx Zoo Elephant at Center of Animal Rights Case, Is Dead at 55
Activists had sued in a bid to secure her the fundamental human right to bodily liberty. Zoo officials said she was well cared for and called the lawsuit frivolous.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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‘The Boy With the Light-Blue Eyes’ Is a Dark Coming-of-Age Tale About a Boy Who Must Hide Behind a Mask (Exclusive SXSW London Clip)
Greek filmmaker Thanasis Neofotistos' genre-bending debut feature, "born from a deeply personal, queer experience," is set in a remote Greek village ruled by superstition and world premieres in London.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘The Boy With the Light-Blue Eyes’ Is a... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon C Platform for $300 and up laptops — Windows on Arm and NPUs for the budget tier
Qualcomm announced its Snapdragon C Platform today in the runup to Computex 2026. The Snapdragon C (Compute) Platform will power budget laptops designed to compete in the the $300 range, and features a processor based on a new variant of its Kryo chip architecture that was ori...
Tom's Hardware reports: Qualcomm announces Snapdragon C Platform for $300 and... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Ferrari CEO defends $640,000 price tag for its first fully electric car
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna on Thursday said the cost of the manufacturer's new Luce model was a fair price to pay for innovation.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
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There's a Lot I Like About Xiaomi's Stylish and Affordable 17T Pro
I've spent some time with the phone, and it seems to offer a lot for its relatively affordable price.
CNET reports: There's a Lot I Like About Xiaomi's Stylish... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Google's AI Health Guidance Is What I've Been Looking for, but I Miss the Fitbit App
Commentary: A few weeks with Fitbit Air helped me through a brutal week of work and hard fun, but is a chat-based AI the right way to do this?
The big picture: Google's AI Health Guidance Is What I've Been... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Hands-On With HoverAir Aqua, a Drone That Isn't Afraid of the Water
If you enjoy activities like surfing or paddling and want video that's closer than shore, this waterproof drone will get wet with you.
Why it matters: Hands-On With HoverAir Aqua, a Drone That Isn't... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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‘The English Patient’ Composer Gabriel Yared To Be Honored By Zurich Film Festival
Oscar-winning composer Gabriel Yared, whose multiple award-winning credits include the soundscapes for The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cold Mountain and Betty Blue, will be feted by the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) this fall. The Lebanese French composer will be pr...
Deadline reports: ‘The English Patient’ Composer Gabriel Yared To Be... — this is generating industry buzz.
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I Hope Intel's Arc G3 Chips for Windows Gaming Handhelds Deliver on Performance and Battery Life
Acer's one of the first to announce a device with the new processors: its Predator Atlas 8.
CNET reports: I Hope Intel's Arc G3 Chips for Windows... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones Review: One Big Crucial Upgrade
Like its predecessor, the Momentum 5 Wireless sounds excellent. But it's the much-improved noise canceling that makes the over-ear headphones competitive against flagship models from Bose, Sony and Apple. It earns them a CNET Editors' Choice award.
The big picture: Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones Review: One Big... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Qualcomm's New Snapdragon C Processors Herald Cheap Laptops With Big Compromises
The Apple MacBook Neo has put pressure on competitors to offer Windows laptops at Chromebook prices.
The big picture: Qualcomm's New Snapdragon C Processors Herald Cheap Laptops... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Yoshi And The Mysterious Book: The Kotaku Review
Even with cute creatures, some extremely creative ideas, and loads to do, there’s something missing at the heart of Yoshi’s latest adventure
Kotaku reports: Yoshi And The Mysterious Book: The Kotaku Review — this signals what players want next.
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Planet Zoo 2 finally revealed after much teasing, with an autumn release date, aquatic and flying species, and the ability to conserve outside of your zoo
Earlier this week, the park sim veterans at Frontier Developments began teasing Planet Zoo 2. Now, the sequel has been fully revealed, and it's coming later this year with a handful of huge additions. Read more
Why it matters: Planet Zoo 2 finally revealed after much teasing,... signals what players want next.
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The NME Magazine May/June 2026 issue with Mandy, Indiana on the cover is now on sale
It comes bundled with Guitar.com Magazine featuring Grace Bowers The post The NME Magazine May/June 2026 issue with Mandy, Indiana on the cover is now on sale appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
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Start-ups are racing to revolutionise mathematics with AI
AI start-ups with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding are hiring mathematicians and building AI systems that they hope will not only solve mathematics, but also build more intelligent AI
Bottom line from New Scientist: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Tom Morello’s Power to the People Festival Is a Rock Super Lineup With a Mission
The one-day fest boasts Foo Fighters, Springsteen, Jack Black, Dave Matthews, Dropkick Murphys, Serj Tankian, Brittany Howard, and other special guests. Tom Morello’s Power to the People Festival Is a Rock Super Lineup With a Mission Alex Young
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
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Forgotten museum fossil helps rewrite part of animal evolution
New research published in BMC Biology helps to fill in questions about the so-called "Furongian gap" from about 497 million to 485 million years ago, when paleontologists previously thought there were far fewer fossils than periods before or after it.
The big picture: Forgotten museum fossil helps rewrite part of animal... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Ania Magliano Breaks Out: The ‘SNL U.K.’ Star on Hosting ‘Weekend Update,’ Risky Jokes and Wanting to Be Like Tina Fey ‘When I Grow Up’
Ania Magliano isn’t afraid of a risky joke. The 28-year-old British comedian — who has become a breakout star of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” — came out swinging in the premiere episode in March with an impressive takedown of former Prince Andrew, who had just been arrested and...
Variety reports: Ania Magliano Breaks Out: The ‘SNL U.K.’ Star... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, Sony Boss Hiroki Totoki Among New Paley Center Board of Trustees Members; Brian Grazer Added to L.A. Board of Governors (EXCLUSIVE)
Walt Disney Co. CEO Josh D’Amaro, Sony Group Corp. president/CEO Hiroki Totoki and Liberty Media president/CEO Derek Chang are among new executives joining the Paley Center for Media’s board of trustees, while new names to the Paley Los Angeles Board of Governors include Imagi...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Variety’s First Women’s Impact Report U.K. Celebrates Talent From on the Set to the Stage to the C-Suite
Variety’s first-ever Women’s Impact Report U.K. showcases the executives and talent that led from across the pond, driving top features and television series, winning awards and leading companies to greater things.
Variety reports: Variety’s First Women’s Impact Report U.K. Celebrates Talent... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Terry Moran, Former ABC News Anchor, Launches RealPatriotism.com Along With Live Call-In Show
Terry Moran is accustomed to reporting from across the nation. Getting all that journalism served up? That’s where he’s had to learn a few things. “Logistics, equipment…all that stuff is ‘old dog, new tricks,'” quips Moran during a recent interview. Moran used to report for tr...
Why it matters: Terry Moran, Former ABC News Anchor, Launches RealPatriotism.com... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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‘Fatherland’ Trailer: Sandra Hüller Embarks on a Father-Daughter Road Trip Across Post-War Germany in Pawel Pawlikowski’s Cannes Breakout
Mubi has released the official trailer and artwork for Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Fatherland” following its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The historical drama was among the festival’s standout titles this year, eliciting plenty of critical praise and being tipped as an...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Disney Magic to Counter Childhood Fears During MRI Scans
Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Buzz and Woody, Marvel superheroes and ‘Star Wars’ favorites are being incorporated into Philips Ambient Experience at medical facilities in 87 countries worldwide.
The big picture: Disney Magic to Counter Childhood Fears During MRI... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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“The Publicists Have to Be Stopped!”: Keke Palmer, Lisa Kudrow and Quinta Brunson on the Comedy Actresses Roundtable
Alongside Rachel Sennott, Hannah Einbinder and Ashley Padilla, the six queens of comedy debate labels, mistaken identity, audition embarrassments and — yes, really — ‘2 Girls 1 Cup.’
The big picture: “The Publicists Have to Be Stopped!”: Keke Palmer,... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘Fatherland’ Trailer: Sandra Hüller Takes a Profound Road Trip with Her Father, Thomas Mann, in Cannes Winner
Pawel Pawlikowski won Best Director for the early Oscar contender, out from Mubi in the U.S. this fall.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this is generating industry buzz.
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Céline Dion Family TV Series In The Works
EXCLUSIVE: A TV drama chronicling the early life of Céline Dion and family is in the works. Growing Up Dion [working title] marks the first time the “My Heart Will Go On” singer’s family has formally supported a dramatized adaptation of her childhood, with her brother Jacques ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
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Staircase Studios AI And Made By Us Partner On New Animated Series ‘Ollie The Octopus’ Featuring Digital Creators Adam W, Hannah Stocking And Anwar Jibawi
EXCLUSIVE: AI Studio Staircase Studios AI and Made by Us Studios are teaming on a joint venture to develop and produce Ollie the Octopus, an animated children’s series centered on social-emotional learning for kids ages 4–8. Based on an original idea by Made by US Co-CEO Tanya...
Why it matters: Staircase Studios AI And Made By Us Partner... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘In The Hand Of Dante’ Trailer: Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa & Martin Scorsese Lead Julian Schnabel’s Historical Epic
EXCLUSIVE: Here’s your first look at In The Hand Of Dante, the latest feature film from Julian Schnabel, which debuted at last year’s Venice Film Festival. The film features an international cast of A-listers, including Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich, L...
Deadline reports: ‘In The Hand Of Dante’ Trailer: Oscar Isaac,... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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UFC Is Coming to the White House. Here’s What You Need to Know
Donald Trump invited Dana White to stage a mixed-martial arts extravaganza on the South Lawn to celebrate America's 250th — and the president's 80th
Why it matters: UFC Is Coming to the White House. Here’s... taps into a cultural moment.
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Tom Morello Announces Power to the People Festival With Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, More
The one-day, D.C.-area event taking place in October “celebrates the spirit of activism, creativity, and hope,” Morello says
Why it matters: Tom Morello Announces Power to the People Festival... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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How Sueños Built Staying Power in a Shaky Latin Festival Market: ‘Our Commitment Is to Win the War, Not the Fight’
As the U.S. Latin festival market grows more volatile, founders Aaron Ampudia and Chris Den Uijl explain why their Chicago event has continued to expand.
Why it matters: How Sueños Built Staying Power in a Shaky... could define this era of music.
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Qualcomm promises $300 Windows laptops with new Snapdragon C
They started at $1,000. Then $700. Then $600 budget machines. Now, Qualcomm says the price of its Arm-based Windows laptops will hit $300 this year. Even though RAMageddon has yet to subside and PC prices keep climbing, the company says it's built a new budget laptop platform ...
Why it matters: Qualcomm promises $300 Windows laptops with new Snapdragon... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Intel’s first handheld gaming chip is the Arc G3, and this Acer is using it
Intel is barely in the handheld gaming PC space - but that might be about to change. After the embarrassment that was the first MSI Claw and the excellent MSI Claw 8 AI Plus that followed it, Intel announced it would create custom handheld gaming chips. Today, it's formally an...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Xiaomi 17T Pro arrives with the company’s biggest battery yet
Xiaomi has announced the 17T and 17T Pro, two cheaper spins on its 17 series flagships. As is usual for the T-series, the focus is more on performance than photography, with the biggest batteries Xiaomi has included on any of its phones outside China yet. The 17T includes a 6,...
The Verge reports: Xiaomi 17T Pro arrives with the company’s biggest... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon C for entry-level Windows laptops
Qualcomm's Snapdragon C chip is designed for Windows laptops targeting a $300 price point.
Engadget reports: Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon C for entry-level Windows... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Xiaomi's 17T series are midrange phones with 5x telephoto cameras
Xiaomi's newest midrange phones have high-capacity batteries, telephoto cameras and high-refresh displays.
Why it matters: Xiaomi's 17T series are midrange phones with 5x... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Acer brings Intel Arc B390 graphics to Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld – G3 Extreme CPU paired with segment-first metal fan for increased airflow
Acer's Atlas 8 takes on AMD’s dominance in the space with the new Intel Arc G3 and G3 Extreme processors, packing Arc B370 or B390 iGPUs.
Why it matters: Acer brings Intel Arc B390 graphics to Predator... is one to watch for the industry.
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Asus ROG Crosshair 2006 motherboard review: 20 years of ROG
The ROG Crosshair 2006 is a premium mid-range AM5 board with retro flair, robust power delivery, dual LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and five M.2 sockets – but the limited run and nostalgia premium is the real reason you might want to spend $100 more over the similar Dark Hero.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Acer and Qualcomm take on MacBook Neo with first Snapdragon C laptop – Aspire Go 15 delivers 512GB SSD and 8GB of RAM at ‘entry-tier price’
The first Snapdragon C-powered laptop, the Aspire Go 15, delivers 512GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, plus a good collection of ports for a still-undisclosed ‘entry-tier price point.’
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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What's next for SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket after its historic debut flight?
SpaceX's "V3" Starship megarocket did pretty well on its debut flight last week. What's next for the powerful next-gen vehicle?
Why it matters: What's next for SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket after... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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How to catch the perfect full moonrise — just in time for the Blue Moon show on May 30
A rare second full moon arrives this week — and if you get the timing wrong, you'll miss its magic. Here's how to plan it precisely.
Space.com reports: How to catch the perfect full moonrise —... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Assassin’s Creed’s Wildest Move Just Got Recreated In Real Life
More than hoodies, hidden blades, or alien artifacts, one of the defining features of Assassin's Creed is the Leap of Faith. Ever since the first game, players have been yeeting their characters off of tall structures and into conveniently placed bales of hay, and now, several...
Why it matters: Assassin’s Creed’s Wildest Move Just Got Recreated In... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Young people out of work or training costing UK £125bn as report warns of 'perfect storm'
A report warns the UK is "at risk of a lost generation" with number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.
The big picture: Young people out of work or training costing... — hints at where the money is moving.
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Oil prices jump 2% after Iran says it targeted U.S. airbase following fresh American strikes
Oil prices rose on Thursday after fresh U.S. strikes in Iran renewed concerns over disruptions to commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
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Subnautica 2 Devs Will Probably Get That $250 Million Payout Krafton’s CEO Tried To Avoid By Asking ChatGPT For Help
The survival game has been selling millions of copies in its first month
The big picture: Subnautica 2 Devs Will Probably Get That $250... — is generating hype in the community.
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Dice Gambit announced for Nintendo Switch
Dice Gambit will be appearing on Nintendo Switch, Silesia Games and Chromatic Ink revealed today. The game is hitting the console sometime in Q4 2026. Dice Gambit is a turn-based tactics game. In it, players will shape and lead a fully customizable family of Inquisitors in cha...
Nintendo Everything reports: Dice Gambit announced for Nintendo Switch — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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New Oura Ring 5 unveiled with dramatically smaller design, hypertension detection, more
The new Oura Ring 5 has arrived, and it packs a suite of enticing new features for fans of the smart ring form factor. The headline change here is that the Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor, giving it a design that looks much closer to a traditional ring. Ther...
Why it matters: New Oura Ring 5 unveiled with dramatically smaller... reshapes the tech landscape.
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This AI stock is surging after an ex-OpenAI employee's fund disclosed a stake. Here's why
Dutch cloud provider Nebius popped in premarket trading after an ex-OpenAI employee's fund took a sizeable stake in the firm,
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
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'There are two 'P's in the word Google' says the company's upgraded AI Overview, as an old LLM issue rears its ugly head
Understandable, yet still amusing.
PC Gamer reports: 'There are two 'P's in the word Google'... — this is generating hype in the community.
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Romanian gets 5 years in prison for hacking Oregon govt network
A Romanian national was sentenced this week to 56 months in federal prison for breaking into an Oregon state government computer network and fr cyberattacks targeting dozens of other U.S. victims. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Romanian gets 5 years in prison for hacking... — this highlights growing cyber threats.
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NordVPN isn't just a VPN anymore, but a full security suite - here's what you get now
NordVPN argues that antivirus now means far more than it used to, so creating an app that combines VPN services with modern threat protection is the right path.
Why it matters: NordVPN isn't just a VPN anymore, but a... is one to watch for the industry.
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Super Farming Boy confirms Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
The release date for Super Farming Boy has now been finalized. It’ll be out for the console on June 12, 2026, Renxo Europe and LemonChili Soft announced today. Super Farming Boy, an action-puzzle farming sim, was first announced for Nintendo Switch back in 2024. We’ve been wai...
Nintendo Everything reports: Super Farming Boy confirms Nintendo Switch release date,... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Olivia Rodrigo Slams Criticism of Babydoll Dresses: ‘Really Shows How We Really Normalize Pedophilia in Our Culture’
The singer told the New York Times Popcast that she wasn't trying to look "sexy," but was wearing clothes that made her feel "cool and comfortable."
The big picture: Olivia Rodrigo Slams Criticism of Babydoll Dresses: ‘Really... — shows where the music business is headed.
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I'm an iPhone user, but Gemini with Android Auto beats Siri in the car any day - here's why
Gemini can help with a variety of tasks when behind the wheel. All you need is an Android phone and a car with Android Auto.
ZDNet reports: I'm an iPhone user, but Gemini with Android... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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15 Board Games That Won’t Be a Bored Game
The dreaded board game night doesn’t need to stay that way, since there are multiple games that, contrary to popular belief, aren’t an absolute bore. Teg and Chess are all well and good, but there are many newer games you can get your hands on, with both complex and simple rul...
Why it matters: 15 Board Games That Won’t Be a Bored... captures the public's attention.
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Wendy’s U.S. President: the CEO burger battles exposed a truth every brand leader needs to hear
The viral fast-food CEO feuds of 2025 were really a masterclass in what separates brand standards from brand aspirations.
Fortune reports: Wendy’s U.S. President: the CEO burger battles exposed... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Focus on Cyber Insurance: How Quantifying Risk Is Reshaping Security
In this latest installment of the Reporters' Notebook video series, we discuss how cyber insurance is forcing organizations to quantify risk, what's covered (and what's not), and why this could be the best thing to happen to cybersecurity.
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
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iOS 27 leak reveals new Siri design, Camera app, more
New images from Bloomberg today reveal our first look at Apple’s redesigned Siri interface coming with iOS 27. The illustrations, created by Bloomberg, show Apple’s new Siri interface, the Siri chatbot app, and more. more…
9to5Mac reports: iOS 27 leak reveals new Siri design, Camera... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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News anchor faces backlash from fans after claiming BTS Oreos spell out “death to America”
“Spreading misinformation about an Asian boyband on a news show knowing damn well how America is treating minorities right now is really weird,” one fan wrote The post News anchor faces backlash from fans after claiming BTS Oreos spell out “death to America” appeared first on ...
Why it matters: News anchor faces backlash from fans after claiming... taps into a cultural moment.
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Mistral rebrands LeChat as Vibe, betting its chatbot's future is as a full-blown work agent
Mistral AI is renaming its chatbot Le Chat to Vibe and bundling chat, coding agents and a new Work Mode under one brand. The Work Mode docks onto Google Workspace, Outlook, Slack or GitHub and processes tasks such as emails, reports or pull requests independently. Mistral has ...
The Decoder reports: Mistral rebrands LeChat as Vibe, betting its chatbot's... — this raises questions about AI's role.
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Marathon Is Going Free-To-Play, But Not For Long
With a new season starting soon, Bungie is offering Marathon at its best price yet next week: free. For the low price of nothing, anyone interested in checking out the extraction shooter on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S can grab a free trial for the game starting June 2 and runn...
The big picture: Marathon Is Going Free-To-Play, But Not For Long — signals what players want next.
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Forza Horizon 6’s Most Hated Driver Has Become An Internet Legend
Tales are circulating around Forza Horizon 6 currently, as players are being tormented by a four-wheeled Baba Yaga known as Bowie Knife99. An AI Drivatar unclouded by conscience, remorse, or delusions of morality, Bowie Knife 99 prowls the streets of Japan, fueled by petroleum...
Why it matters: Forza Horizon 6’s Most Hated Driver Has Become... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Webinar: Why network incidents take too long to resolve
Many organizations can detect network issues quickly, but investigations and coordination often slow incident resolution. This webinar explores how automation and AI-assisted workflows can help IT teams reduce delays and improve response times. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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The Hisense 75-inch Hi-QLED S7 CanvasTV hits best-ever price at Amazon — save over $1,000
As of May 28, the Hisense 75-inch Hi-QLED S7 CanvasTV has hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $1,498.99. This is 40% off its list price of $2,499.99.
The big picture: The Hisense 75-inch Hi-QLED S7 CanvasTV hits best-ever... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton now forced to pay $250m earnout to Unknown Worlds developers after more than 4m units sold
Subnautica 2 has been off to a stellar start despite some discussions over fighting alien fish, with 2m copies sold within 12 hours of launching on Steam and Xbox's storefronts. Since its 14th May launch, its success has only become bigger, and now Krafton will be forced to pa...
The big picture: Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton now forced to pay... — signals what players want next.
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15 Shows That Feel Embarrassing to Watch With Other People in the Room
We love shows that push limits, particularly on how to tell stories, not to mention what’s ok to tell. Adult content should, after all, be mature rather than forbidden. We ask creators to give us originality, but how do we behave once that creativity arrives at our TV screens?...
Why it matters: 15 Shows That Feel Embarrassing to Watch With... reflects shifting cultural trends.
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The Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection is on sale at Amazon — save over $20
Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection down to $178.99, with 10 packs and a Mega Lucario promo.
Bottom line from Mashable: this is one to watch for the industry.
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The Oura Ring 5 Looks Like It Went on Ozempic, and Now It Tracks That Too
The smart ring is thinner, more accurate, and lasts longer, and it now tracks GLP-1 response, but it also costs $50 more.
Why it matters: The Oura Ring 5 Looks Like It Went... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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There's a Heck of a Camera Inside This Colorfully Designed Phone
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a refreshing new slab phone with a striking design and top-notch camera hardware.
The big picture: There's a Heck of a Camera Inside This... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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I set up a router-based VPN for my TV, and it's the cheap security fix it desperately needed
Installing a VPN on your smart TV blocks hackers from accessing your network and stealing your data. Here's how I set up mine.
ZDNet reports: I set up a router-based VPN for my... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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3D-printed lymph nodes could widen access to CAR T-cell therapy
The cost of CAR T-cell therapy means that the highly effective cancer treatment is unavailable in many parts of the world. But a new way of making these cells could dramatically drive down the cost
Why it matters: 3D-printed lymph nodes could widen access to CAR... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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What Is a Podcast? Podcast Industry Taskforce Forms to Determine Definition and More
Without a set definition "advertisers are deciding whose budget this is to come out of, there's oftentimes a tug of war, or it gets orphaned," said Oxford Road CEO Dan Granger.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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‘The Four Seasons’ Season 2 Review: Tina Fey’s Incurious Netflix Series Remains in Limbo
After Steve Carell's exit, the oft-traveling friend group kinda, sorta mourns one of their own in a second season that's too often caught between escaping into laughter and wallowing in hardship.
IndieWire reports: ‘The Four Seasons’ Season 2 Review: Tina Fey’s... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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10 D&D-Style Games for Modern Geeks to Enjoy
Dungeons & Dragons is the undisputed king when it comes to TTRPGs, there’s no denying that. There is also nothing wrong with it either, since it can be a lot of fun to play. The 5.5 version of the rules have made the game both approachable and tactical, with each combat encoun...
Why it matters: 10 D&D-Style Games for Modern Geeks to Enjoy taps into what audiences want right now.
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They’ve finally made the Oura Ring smaller and lighter
Wherever I go, whatever I do, people point at my finger and ask, "Is that an Oura Ring?" Lots of people find they like the design, and they tell me why they're thinking about switching to a smart ring from a smartwatch. But the people who scrunch up their noses? They usually s...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Kia’s flagship EV has a battery problem
I first realized there was an issue with Kia's flagship EV9 when I tried to unlock my car last year. The hulking three-row SUV was sitting on my driveway completely dead. The key didn't work, the app connection to the car was gone, and I was already late to an appointment. Luc...
Why it matters: Kia’s flagship EV has a battery problem signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Oura unveils its Ring 5 with a thinner, lighter design starting at $399
The ring is 40% smaller than its predecessor, and comes with more accurate sensing, enhanced battery life, and more.
Why it matters: Oura unveils its Ring 5 with a thinner,... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Oura’s New Ring 5 Is Smaller and Lighter—and Adds an AI Health Coach
It’s slimmer, lighter, and more durable. But the real upgrade is Oura’s push into AI-powered health insights and proactive monitoring.
Why it matters: Oura’s New Ring 5 Is Smaller and Lighter—and... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Oura Ring Is Rolling Out New Health-Tracking Features: When to Unlock Them
Along with the launch of the Oura Ring 5, there will be new health features focusing on blood pressure, nighttime breathing, GLP-1s and more.
Bottom line from CNET: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Most powerful 'ghost particle' ever may have come from a cosmic particle accelerator fed by a black hole
The most energetic "ghost particle" neutrino ever detected may have been blasted at Earth by blazars, suggesting that these events and their black hole engines are powerful cosmic particle accelerators.
Why it matters: Most powerful 'ghost particle' ever may have come... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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New dark skies policy could boost night-time economy, says council
Highland Council says it already has some of the darkest skies in Europe for stargazers to enjoy.
BBC Science reports: New dark skies policy could boost night-time economy,... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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‘007: First Light’ fans are obsessed with Chase & Status nightclub level: “So much aura”
The James Bond game launched earlier this week to rave reviews The post ‘007: First Light’ fans are obsessed with Chase & Status nightclub level: “So much aura” appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
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4 Android Auto apps I highly recommend for your next road trip - beyond Maps and Spotify
Android Auto is a lot more than navigation and music. Here are the apps you need before you hit the road.
ZDNet reports: 4 Android Auto apps I highly recommend for... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Cynthia Erivo says jokes about her being Ariana Grande’s “bodyguard” are rooted in racism
Comments and memes circulated following an incident at the Singapore premiere of 'Wicked: For Good' The post Cynthia Erivo says jokes about her being Ariana Grande’s “bodyguard” are rooted in racism appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Cynthia Erivo says jokes about her being Ariana... — this is making waves across platforms.
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Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes
The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war.
The big picture: Iran says it targeted American base after fresh... — affects international relations.
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