Media layoffs across the entertainment industry are hitting hard after the past two years’ avalanche of job cuts. The unfortunate trend can still be felt following the Covid-19 pandemic, dual Hollywood strikes and — the latest event to hit Los Angeles hard: a series of wildfir...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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From the size of the guest list to when they tied the knot, here's what has been revealed from Tayvis' big day.
The big picture: Here’s Everything We Know About Taylor Swift &... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Ahead of their launch, expected to be later this month, Samsung has accidentally confirmed its Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches, as well as its new pair of Galaxy Buds.
9to5Google reports: Samsung ‘Galaxy Buds On’ surface with more Galaxy... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The reported delay adds to concerns that Nvidia's breakneck annual release cadence is colliding with manufacturing limits.
CNBC reports: Nvidia's next-gen AI rack system delayed to 2028... — this may shift market dynamics.
Speaking at KVIFF Industry Days, the Chilean producer behind direct-to-audience platform Pijama (along with brother Pablo Larraín) argued that festivals can no longer just launch films — they need to help them find audiences, too.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Oscar Winner Juan de Dios Larraín Says Sundance... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
London noir is a rare subgenre — and an especially difficult one to pull off — but Michele Fiascaris’s debut Rain Catcher is a satisfying, seductively atmospheric addition to the canon that will keep even the most jaded of viewers on the alert. The largely unfamiliar cast lend...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Trump rang the bell in the Oval Office to open Monday's trading as he launched investment accounts for babies born from 2025 through 2028.
The big picture: Trump plugs Dell at first-ever White House opening... — hints at where the money is moving.
Bill Frist, a surgeon who also served as Senate majority leader, has emerged as an outspoken advocate for environmental health. “A healthier planet means healthier people,” he said.
The big picture: Bill Frist Wants to Take Politics Out of... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
"It makes it very expensive for people to come to a residency. It costs twice as much," exp Jagger. Mick Jagger Says The Rolling Stones Plan to Tour in 2027, Won’t Play Residency-Style Shows Paolo Ragusa
Why it matters: Mick Jagger Says The Rolling Stones Plan to... taps into a cultural moment.
'Microsoft prides itself on being a good neighbor in the communities where we operate.'
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
The latest movie experience from the K-pop group will hit theaters worldwide on Aug. 6 and 8.
Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The show just wrapped filming on its second season: "It was honestly really nice to get to live with the characters a little longer before the final ingredient of the audience came in. It was like our world for two seasons."
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Elle’ Star Jacob Moskovitz on Joining the ‘Legally... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The storm lashed the Mariana Islands, hitting Rota and prompting emergency warnings on Guam.
Why it matters: Super Typhoon Bavi strikes US Pacific islands with... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Nuntius Games is publishing Shard Squad on Nintendo Switch in just a few weeks, the company has announced. A release is planned for July 30, 2026. Shard Squad is a bullet heaven game created by The Root Studios. It features a mix of fast-paced action, strategy, and charming el...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.
Disney Dreamlight Valley its releasing its Honeyglow Woods update this week, and we now have patch notes to go along with it. This goes live on July 8, 2026. Honeyglow Woods is primarily DLC. However, Gameloft is bringing about an update which will also include a few things fo...
Nintendo Everything reports: Disney Dreamlight Valley “Honeyglow Woods” update out this... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Among the various talking heads in “Robert Richardson: The White Devil” — a simultaneously awestruck and cheerfully confrontational documentary about the celebrated American cinematographer — are the three big dogs essential to any discussion of his work: Martin Scorsese, Quen...
Variety reports: ‘Robert Richardson: The White Devil’ Review: Candid Documentary... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Bottom line from Pitchfork: this shows where the music business is headed.
Only five songs by women and no male collaborators have led for 12 weeks or more all-time.
Billboard reports: Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Tallies 12th Week at... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Charli xcx has announced global tour dates in support of her forthcoming seventh studio album, “Music, Fashion, Film,” out July 24. The sessions will take place in independent theaters in cities all across the globe between July 9-11, mostly in North America, Europe and Austra...
Why it matters: Charli xcx to Stage ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Album-Listening... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The summers of 2021 and 2022 were tough seasons for Colorado's Blue Mesa Reservoir. A severe drought gripped much of the western U.S., prompting emergency water releases that brought the reservoir to its lowest level since 1984. Marinas and boat ramps closed, remnants of a gho...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Scientists have finally solved a nearly 30-year-old mystery surrounding two unusual molecules found in rye pollen that once showed an intriguing ability to help animals fight tumors. By determining their exact 3D structures, researchers have unlocked the blueprint needed to in...
Why it matters: Scientists solve a 30-year rye pollen mystery that... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A new Southwest Research Institute-led study compared eight AI-generated lunar crater catalogs, discovering that many of their published performance metrics drop sharply when the databases are evaluated using the same scientific standards humans are held to. Crater catalogs pr...
Phys.org reports: Discrepancies in AI lunar crater catalogs discovered — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Student loan servicers have begun alerting borrowers that they have 90 days to leave the Biden-era SAVE plan. Here's what comes next.
Why it matters: Student loan servicers begin 90-day countdown for borrowers... signals changing business strategies.
"I didn't know what the hell a red card was," said Trump, who called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the suspension of Folarin Balogun.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
As part of the 1,600 people being let go by Xbox during its big reset on July 6, it appears that the company's Accessibility division has been hit pretty heavily as well. According to a July 6 Bluesky post, the senior user researcher for accessibility at ZeniMax Media, Elis...
GameSpot reports: Xbox Layoffs “Heavily Impact” The Accessibility Team, Too — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
ZeniMax Online Studios and id Software have survived the latest bloodbath at Microsoft, but it sounds like they've been cut deeply.
Why it matters: Bethesda Game Studios and ZeniMax hit hard by... could shake up the gaming landscape.
He provided the first convincing evidence that cancerous tumors develop from a single mutated cell and later helped expose contamination by cells taken from Henrietta Lacks.
NY Times Science reports: Stanley M. Gartler, Pioneer in Cancer Research, Dies... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
EXCLUSIVE: Rain Spencer (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Ariana Greenblatt (Barbie) have been set to star in the feature film Little Five, from Anne Hathaway’s production company Somewhere Pictures and Pigasus Pictures. Ian Samuels will direct from a screenplay by Gillian Will...
Why it matters: Rain Spencer & Ariana Greenblatt To Star In... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Inaugural Entertainment has landed domestic rights to writer-director Michael Lewen's feature about chaos at summer camp.
The big picture: Johnny Knoxville Comedy ‘Tiny Fugitives’ From Producer Seth... — is generating industry buzz.
The Australian Space Agency is warning residents of Queensland to be on the lookout after metallic-looking spheres, possibly space debris, appeared on a beach.
Space.com reports: Unidentified metal spheres found on Australian beach are... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
There's no better time to catch up on your backlog than summer and gaming retailers know this, which is why big sales are already in full swing at Steam, Fanatical, and more. GOG is the latest to launch a sale, which runs through July 9, and with more than 8,000 games and disc...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Get excited for a feature film starring an AI character that doesn't exist in any real way.
Why it matters: AI golem Tilly Norwood is reportedly 'starring' in... could change how developers build software.
EXCLUSIVE: Production is underway on The Colonel, a feature inspired by the true story of celebrated Fort Worth, Texas, football coach, Lieutenant Colonel R.C. “Rocky” Rosacker. Taken and Vikings star Clive Standen is set to play the coach known by his students as ‘The Colonel...
Why it matters: ‘Taken’ & ‘Vikings’ Star Clive Standen Playing WWII... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The legendary songwriter on her most ambitious concept album yet, reconnecting with her younger self, and why old musical instincts found their way back into the story. Tori Amos on In Times of Dragons, Revisiting Silent All These Years, and Fighting Tyranny Through Myth: Podc...
Why it matters: Tori Amos on In Times of Dragons, Revisiting... taps into a cultural moment.
Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Bottom line from BBC World: this could reshape the global order.
Microsoft is spinning off four of its Xbox game studios - Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs - as part of the restructuring announced today. However, two that are going independent, Double Fine and Compulsion, will get to keep their franch...
The Verge reports: Former Xbox studios Double Fine and Compulsion will... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Apple has started a phased rollout of card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after adapting to the country's payments framework.
The big picture: Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
MSI has officially validated region-bound Chinese RAM using CXMT modules to run at up to 8,200 MT/s on its AM5 motherboards. Models with two RAM slots can handle these high frequencies a bit better than four-DIMM variants.
The big picture: China-made CXMT memory now supports faster speeds on... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Traumatic events from your childhood could have a lingering impact on your adult relationships, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Why it matters: Childhood trauma may erode adult relationships through daily... opens new research frontiers.
Universities need to rethink how they teach, assess and prepare students for employment as artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly important part of everyday life and work, according to a new study from the University of Manchester. The paper, published in Frontiers in...
Phys.org reports: Universities must rethink how they prepare students for... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Though Last Orders, the second DLC for massive Fallout 4 mod Fallout: London, is taking longer than Team FOLON originally planned, the modders have revealed that their next game is running ahead of schedule. The two are being worked on at the time as the group use their ambiti...
Why it matters: "It's much further along than we originally planned":... is generating hype in the community.
Back in 2017, Apple began rolling out 4K content on the iTunes Store in conjunction with the launch of the first Apple TV 4K. At the time, Apple also began upgrading previously purchased movies to 4K quality at no additional charge. Now, Apple is finally extending that to TV s...
Why it matters: Apple starts offering free 4K upgrades for purchased... reshapes the tech landscape.
He was asked on a recent podcast appearance who he would “shag, marry or date” out of the pop star, Nicole Kidman and Rhonda Burchmore The post Australian Prime Minister apologises for “inappropriate” comments about Kylie Minogue appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this could define this era of music.
The Bitcoin giant has reversed its Bitcoin-hoarding strategy amid a broader market downturn.
The big picture: Strategy sheds $216 million in Bitcoin in crypto... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The president said he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the suspension of the USMNT forward, adding he didn't think it was a foul.
The big picture: ‘All I did was ask for a review’:... — may shift market dynamics.
The Red Rocker posted on Instagram a picture of his planned speech during "Right Now" for the event calling for national unity. Sammy Hagar Defends Planned Performance at Freedom 250 Event in Washington, D.C. Langdon Hickman
Consequence of Sound reports: Sammy Hagar Defends Planned Performance at Freedom 250... — this is making waves across platforms.
The arrangement appeared to include sweet peas and Queen Anne's lace.
The big picture: Here’s Who Caught Taylor Swift’s Bouquet at the... — shows where the music business is headed.
Here are the best deals on microSD cards, portable SSDs, and hard drives you can grab this week to beat RAMageddon.
Mashable reports: The best microSD, portable SSDs, and hard drive... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Mike Khouw gives a trade on Rivian and Tesla, informed by his wife's recent auto purchase.
CNBC reports: Rivian, Tesla and the 'Holly Index': How to... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
However, its community manager has said those remaining want to 'reaffirm our commitment' to the game
The big picture: The Elder Scrolls Online Team Seemingly Gutted By... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Beginner Box is on sale at Amazon for $18.10, down from the list price of $34.99. That's a 48% discount.
Mashable reports: Hurry to get the Magic: The Gathering Avatar... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Claude Code finally has an official Linux desktop app. It's a great option, but trying to use local AI is where things get tricky.
The big picture: I tested the new Claude Desktop on Linux... — could change how developers build software.
Mint Mobile is currently running one of its recurring specials that cuts all of its plans to $15/month, but it comes as the carrier has suddenly run out of Google Pixel phones to sell.
Why it matters: Mint Mobile cuts all plans to $15/month as... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Is news of 'Live '27' just around the corner? The post Oasis reportedly set for huge 2027 UK and European tour – including Knebworth and massive Manchester residency appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Oasis reportedly set for huge 2027 UK and... is making waves across platforms.
HP's OmniBook Ultra 14 combines a sleek design and OLED display with the kind of performance professionals appreciate.
ZDNet reports: I'm recommending this 14-inch HP laptop to almost... — this is one to watch for the industry.
The biggest player in streaming is easily Netflix, but viewership data shows a surprising problem area for the company: getting viewers to come back for a second season.
9to5Mac reports: Netflix viewers keep abandoning hit series after one... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Putting all my hopes and dreams on an independent Arkane.
PC Gamer reports: Arkane temporarily spared in Xbox bloodbath thanks to... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
A third of Microsoft's global layoffs were Xbox employee as the company reduced its workforce by 2.1% globally.
Fortune reports: ‘Our business today is not healthy’: 1,600 Xbox... — this signals changing business strategies.
Fernando and Jeff discuss CarPlay on iOS 27, experience with the Rivian R1S on a road trip, why you might consider buying an iPhone 17 Pro right now instead of waiting for the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Wallet and Amex Membership Rewards points, Apple’s dramatic hardware price incre...
The big picture: 9to5Mac Overtime 071: A weird time for Apple — reshapes the tech landscape.
The former PepsiCo CEO says grinding through overnight shifts as a Yale receptionist earned her respect no social connection could buy.
The big picture: Ex-PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi worked from midnight until... — signals changing business strategies.
Taking place Tuesday, July 28th and supporting SF SPCA. Bully to Headline Consequence’s Free CoSign Sessions Concert at Live at Lagunitas Ben Kaye
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
Director Craig Gillespie and DC Studios ‘were not creatively aligned’
Why it matters: Supergirl’s Reported Behind-The-Scenes Drama Was Bad Enough For... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
East Antarctica hosts the largest ice sheet on Earth, containing enough water to raise global sea levels by 52 meters (171 feet) were it to fully melt. Yet scientists have been puzzled for decades about how and why this ice sheet formed.
Phys.org reports: Why Antarctica froze millions of years before the... — this advances our understanding of the world.
In May 2018, the island of Mayotte, between Madagascar and Mozambique, began to experience a series of earthquakes that led to the discovery of an underwater volcano, now called Fani Maoré. Multiple scientific expeditions followed, taking samples of the recently erupted lava. ...
The big picture: Traces of Earth's primordial magma ocean discovered in... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
In the course of studying planets beyond our solar system (6,316 confirmed exoplanets and counting), scientists have discovered some very interesting systems. Consider TOI-201, a compact system populated by three bodies, including a brown dwarf, orbiting on the same plane. The...
The big picture: Astronomers characterize 'improbable' system shaped by brown dwarf — advances our understanding of the world.
Netflix’s “Myron Bolitar” drama series has cast its three lead roles. Variety has learned that Colin Woodell will star in the title role alongside KJ Apa as Win Lockwood and Diane Guerrero as Esperanza Diaz. Netflix originally announced the series pickup in May as part of thei...
The big picture: Harlan Coben’s Myron Bolitar Netflix Series Casts Colin... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Colin Woodell (Pulse, The Continental) has been set as the lead of the new Netflix drama series Myron Bolitar. KJ Apa (The Map That Leads to You, Riverdale) and Diane Guerrero (Orange Is the New Black, The Lincoln Lawyer) will star in the upcoming drama series inspired by Harl...
Deadline reports: Colin Woodell To Lead Netflix Series ‘Myron Bolitar,’... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
I've long argued that Hollywood has simultaneously set and ruined our expectations for smart glasses. But after binge-watching two seasons of Netflix's A Man on the Inside, this is perhaps the first time I've seen Hollywood, perhaps inadvertently, illustrate the biggest cultur...
The Verge reports: I spy — this is one to watch for the industry.
A novel space thruster using superconducting magnets completed its first orbital tests. The technology could in the future propel spacecraft using just the power of the sun.
Space.com reports: 'Acceleration without fuel:' Revolutionary superconducting thruster harnesses Earth's... — this opens new research frontiers.
Psychonauts and Keeper developer Double Fine Productions, and South of Midnight and We Happy Few developer Compulsion Games, have reacted to their new futures as it's confirmed they will become independent developers again. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this signals what players want next.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has outlined her plan to "reset" the Xbox business, and it includes mass layoffs and selling off studios. In her memo announcing the dramatic shakeup, Sharma also talked about what led to this moment, and one piece is that the Xbox business is "not hea...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Tomáš Hodan's 'The Stones Are Rolling to Prague' tells the true story of four friends who — on a mission from Václav Havel — pulled off the impossible just months after the Velvet Revolution.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Karlovy Vary: Czech Director Pitches Rolling Stones Comedy... — this is generating industry buzz.
The band bid farewell to Estadio Ciudad de México as a World Cup venue on the night Mexico's national team was eliminated.
Billboard reports: Maná Delivers Rock Version of José Alfredo Jiménez’s... — this is making waves across platforms.
FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun’s suspension after Trump sought a review, letting the U.S. striker play Belgium as officials objected.
Why it matters: Belgium challenges Balogun eligibility for World Cup game... signals changing business strategies.
Following weeks of rumours and speculation, Microsoft and Xbox have announced today around 3200 jobs are being cut before financial year 2027 ends, with a number of studios being let go to find new owners or go independent. As more details pour out, we've also learned ZeniMax ...
Why it matters: As ZeniMax also faces cuts, Xbox seeks a... is generating hype in the community.
As attacks get more advanced, security must follow.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this signals what players want next.
Seedance 2.5 allows you to create 30-second videos with a single prompt.
The big picture: ByteDance's New AI Video Model, Seedance 2.5, May... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon offering Galaxy Z Fold 7 at $500 off alongside Best Buy open-box units at up to $750 off, and these Galaxy Watch 8 deals from $200. We also have the latest unlocked TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Android phone with Paper and Ink modes d...
9to5Google reports: Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 7 $750 off, TCL... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The film is described as a "hybrid production," with traditional film and TV professionals working alongside trained AI specialists.
Why it matters: AI “Actor” Tilly Norwood to Make Feature Debut... is generating industry buzz.
It's a bleak Monday for Xbox, as the division is losing five of its studios and approximately 20% of its workforce will be laid off throughout the current fiscal year. These changes, referred to as "the most significant restructure in Xbox history" by Xbox boss Asha Sharma, wi...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.
Insiders also revealed that Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks performed at the reception.
Billboard reports: Taylor Swift Sang Part of Her Wedding Vows,... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Star spotters descended on London’s Leicester Square ahead of the world premiere for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey with Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o and Charlize Theron among those due to hit the red carpet. Expectation...
Deadline reports: ‘The Odyssey’: Crowds Gather For World Premiere In... — this is generating industry buzz.
Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in the U.S., an ozone nanobubble system has been used to keep the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool clear. Months before the celebrations, a massive cleanup of the pool had taken place, but despite this, an algae...
The big picture: Nanobubbles cleaned up the Lincoln reflecting pool: Here's... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
RMIT University researchers have tested a more effective way to capture microplastics from wastewater, using a combination of microbubbles and nanobubbles to achieve removal rates of more than 90%.
Why it matters: New approach boosts microplastic removal from wastewater opens new research frontiers.
Ahead of their launch tomorrow, a new leak has shown off Nothing Ear (3a) in detail with vibrant colors and the return of a compact case.
9to5Google reports: ‘Careless’ Nothing Ear (3a) leak shows vibrant colors... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that Microsoft's gaming division will cut 3,200 jobs throughout FY27 and is spinning out studios but not canceling any games.
Why it matters: Microsoft 'resets' Xbox by cutting 3,200 jobs this... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The FIFA World Cup tournament barreled into North America this year amid a tide of nativism, political polarization in the U.S. and the usual uncertainty over how well the quadrennial men’s soccer championship would play with American sports fans — especially as this year’s 39...
Variety reports: World Cup Delivers Huge Viewership and Pop Culture... — this is generating industry buzz.
Even as the cost of electronics rises, these phones provide everything you need without spending a ton of money.
Why it matters: Best Cheap Phone of 2026: These Good Phones... is one to watch for the industry.
Klarna joins a wave of fintech and crypto firms seeking entry to the traditional banking system.
Why it matters: Klarna seeks U.S. bank charter in latest push... reflects a broader economic trend.
Zendaya was in Iceland on the first day of filming her scenes for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and could not open her mouth to say her dialogue because of the freezing conditions. As if acting in her first Nolan movie wasn’t “nerve-racking” enough, the Emmy winner had to ...
Variety reports: Zendaya Was So Cold on First Day of... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Samsung’s foldables aren’t the only devices we expect to get a price increase. Reports say the Galaxy Watch 9 series and Watch Ultra 2 prices will go up by around 10%.
The big picture: Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will... — reshapes the tech landscape.
This article contains spoilers for Supergirl. Even those of us who liked Supergirl can’t call the movie a coherent vision. In the same way that Supergirl herself was constantly depowered, Milly Alcock’s vulnerable and ferocious take on the Maid of Might was undercut time and a...
Why it matters: Supergirl Proves That the DCU Needs to Be... taps into what audiences want right now.
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban says he’s helped mint ‘at least a thousand millionaires’, and that more employers should share success with staffers.
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears of AI replacing jobs. The layoffs will hit Xbox and commercial sales the hardest.
TechCrunch reports: Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox,... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Though some of Xbox's most beloved studios are remaining open, the extreme layoffs spell even worse times ahead for the industry
Kotaku reports: The Internet Reacts To Xbox’s Layoff-Filled ‘Reset’ With... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Open Tools, a Paris-based startup, has announced that its Open Printer has been nominated for two French Design Awards.
Why it matters: Working prototype of open-source printer that promises user-repairability... reshapes the tech landscape.
The UK singer received support after a heartfelt social media post. Rockers and Celebs Support Yungblud After Emotional Post on “Industry Plant” Accusations Spencer Kaufman
Consequence of Sound reports: Rockers and Celebs Support Yungblud After Emotional Post... — this taps into a cultural moment.
In the latest bit of corporate synergy, CBS will air This Is UFC: McGregor vs. Holloway, a one-hour live primetime special, ahead of the highly anticipated bout on Paramount+. The special, which will air Friday, July 10 at 9 pm live ET/delayed PT, will feature the McGregor and...
The big picture: McGregor Vs. Holloway Live Primetime Special Set At... — could reshape the box office conversation.
"It was a bit of a fantasy" that became a reality, says Reeves of his venture into racing with his ARCH Motorcycle co-founder Hollinger, which is documented in a new series on Samsung TV Plus.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger on Launching Their... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Microsoft lays off 4,800 workers, over 30% from Xbox, and sells four studios in a major gaming division reset.
Why it matters: Microsoft cuts 3,200 Xbox jobs, spins off four... reshapes the tech landscape.
President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.
The big picture: Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun... — has global implications.
Moritz de Hadeln, the Switzerland-based festival director known for heading the Locarno Film Festival, the Berlinale, and the Venice Film Festival, died on Saturday at a hospital in Nyon, Switzerland, Variety has confirmed. He was 85. Born in 1940 in Exeter, England, de Hadeln...
Why it matters: Moritz de Hadeln, Former Berlinale and Venice Film... could reshape the box office conversation.
The singer and his team gathered for the certificate presentation after Saturday's (July 4) historic 12th show.
Why it matters: Guinness World Records Certifies Harry Styles’ Wembley Stadium... shows where the music business is headed.
Groups representing landowners claimed they were "frightened" by agents turning up on their farms.
BBC Science reports: Farmers 'vindicated' after judge's ruling on pylon firm... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Alongside the ongoing deal on AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off and the best price ever on Apple’s new AirTag 2, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the last remaining chances to land pre-price hike deals on M5 iPad Pro – this 1TB 13-inch is now $420 off. We also have M5 Ma...
Why it matters: Deals: M5 iPad Pro $420 off, AirTag 2... is one to watch for the industry.
Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".
The big picture: Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa... — has global implications.
The C.D.C.’s tobacco control office has been shut for more than a year. After its most prominent antismoking campaign went off the air, calls to 1-800-QUIT-NOW lines have plummeted.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Everything you need to know to watch the FIFA World Cup on July 6, including the day's schedule, kickoff times, and livestream information.
The big picture: FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times,... — reshapes the tech landscape.
The Trump White House issued a report over the weekend blasting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for being captured by “radical, activist ideology,” claiming, among other things, that it’s become “anti-white,” pro-“illegal alien” and pro-transgender. The m...
The big picture: White House Blasts Smithsonian For “Radical” Activism In... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Climate prediction scientists announced in June 2026 that El Niño, a cycle that happens every two to seven years, had formed. It was expected to develop into one of the strongest on record—a "super" El Niño.
The big picture: A Super El Niño is coming: 5 hard‑won... — advances our understanding of the world.
A new study, published July 6, 2026, in the journal Nature Communications, suggests that two of the best-known trends in human evolution—brain growth and the reduction in the size of the face and jaw—may be far less attributable to directed natural selection than scientists ha...
The big picture: Larger brain, smaller face: Human evolution took a... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
At an Oval Office event Monday morning, the President confirmed that he asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red card, allowing him to play in tonight's game against Belgium.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
“I never thought I’d be doing this at 91," Alpert told the audience. "That was beyond my imagination.”
Why it matters: Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other... is making waves across platforms.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has expressed hopes that Xbox can be a company that "entertains more than a billion people each day" amidst drastic change at the company. Read more
Why it matters: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants the company to... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Microsoft has begun its big reset, cutting 1,600 jobs right now and another 1,600 in the next 12 months. Despite this massive restructuring, the company claimed that these moves don't involve canceling any already announced first-party games. In a lengthy Xbox Wire blog po...
The big picture: No Announced Xbox Games Are Getting Axed In... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
The 45-inch LG Ultragear OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $1,439, down from the list price of $1,999.99. That's a 28% discount.
Why it matters: Amazon is selling the 45-inch LG Ultragear OLED... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Switch 2 is going to get a bit heavier in Europe, thanks to a consumer-friendly change required by European Union regulations. That's because the hybrid system will be sold with a swappable battery starting this fall. Nintendo of Europe has released new specifications on h...
Why it matters: Switch 2 Systems With Swappable Batteries Coming This... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Gloria DeHaven’s nephew also shepherded ‘Ulzana’s Raid’ and ‘The Outfit,’ did three films with John Huston and hired Harrison Ford for his first movie.
Why it matters: Carter De Haven III, Producer of ‘Hoosiers,’ Dies... is generating industry buzz.
Rare images taken by a Japanese space probe during a flyby of a near-Earth asteroid have revealed that the space rock resembled a snowman, scientists said Monday.
Phys.org reports: Japan releases snowman-like asteroid image after flyby — this opens new research frontiers.
President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.
The big picture: Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 23... — could reshape the global order.
Initially, I was going to tell you about a good deal happening on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, which is down from the $500 it’s sold at most of the year to $378 at multiple retailers. But there’s a better deal happening on a nearly identical portable camera, the Xtra Muse, which is ...
Why it matters: The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 lookalike is down... is one to watch for the industry.
Apple is expected to launch its next-generation M6 chip this fall, but rumors indicate the new chip could skip a number of new products.
The big picture: Apple’s M6 chip could skip many new products,... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Apple prices have recently increased across MacBooks, iPads, and more, but select deals are still available on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, and AirPods, saving shoppers hundreds.
Bottom line from Mashable: this is one to watch for the industry.
World Of Warcraft's 'Corrupted Blood Incident 2.0' resulted in the game getting even more toxic than usual
Why it matters: A World Of Warcraft Plague Kills Players And... signals what players want next.
UPDATED: 8.01 a.m. PT: President Trump confirmed Monday morning that he called FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to request a review into USMNT star Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the World Cup. Trump says soccer’s governing body “made the right decision” to suspend the ba...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Alternate title: Does Xbox CEO Asha Sharma know what a billion is?
Why it matters: Xbox's CEO wants its games to cater to... may set a new standard for the genre.
The comedian officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden over the July 4 holiday weekend
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
The Ryzen AI Halo is a turn-key AMD local AI box that’s backed up with first-party software support, handy utilities, and plenty of documentation for local AI explorers. But the performance and application compatibility of the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (aka Strix Halo) SoC still trail...
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this is one to watch for the industry.
Climate change is shifting forest conditions faster than local tree species can adapt. Higher temperatures, more frequent droughts and less predictable winters can weaken species that have been established in a region for centuries. In light of this, one idea is gaining ground...
Why it matters: Moving forests to save them: Here are the... advances our understanding of the world.
Contrary to common assumptions, pigeons do not lock their eyes in place during flight. Instead, they make slow, subtle eye movements that may help them gather more information about their surroundings.
Phys.org reports: Q&A: How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Evading its previously-reported closure, Compulsion will retain its IP rights as it transitions to independent ownership.
The big picture: Compulsion Games is returning to independent management amid... — is generating hype in the community.
Microsoft is cutting jobs in its commercial business and its Xbox gaming group, where revenue has been shrinking.
CNBC reports: Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, as Xbox unit downsizes... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Engineers at a deep underground research facility noticed something strange during major rainstorms: airflow underground sometimes reversed direction. Using new sensors and mathematical modeling, they found that water rushing down a shaft was effectively pushing air through th...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this opens new research frontiers.
TeraWulf is a crytpo mining company that has pivoted to AI data center infrastructure. Its stock is up more than 80% this year.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Xbox have officially announced the scale of the mass layoffs and rejigging of their studio lineup which have loomed on the horizon for the past couple of weeks. While Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, and Arkane all face futures outside of Xbox, the cut...
The big picture: ZeniMax's pivot to big series amid Xbox cuts... — signals what players want next.
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