A study involving 12,000 adults in the US suggests that taking action to prevent dementia during your 50s can make a big difference later in life
New Scientist reports: Three factors in midlife can delay the onset... — this advances our understanding of the world.
The country star is currently on his "Cowboy As It Gets" tour, which takes him across the country with dates through the end of 2026.
Why it matters: Where to Find Affordable Riley Green Tour Tickets... is making waves across platforms.
Hackers exploited a SQL injection vulnerability to install a post-exploitation toolkit directly inside an Oracle database that was used to breach a corporate network. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Hackers run khunt post-exploitation toolkit from Oracle database — this highlights growing cyber threats.
Production has wrapped on “Exit to the Guillotine,” a psychological horror-thriller from Zachary Cotler starring Peyton List (“Cobra Kai,” “School Spirits”) and Gustaf Skarsgård (“Oppenheimer,” “Vikings,” “Westworld”). The film follows Burne Peter (List), an off-Broadway actre...
Why it matters: Peyton List, Gustaf Skarsgård-Led Psychological Thriller ‘Exit to... could reshape the box office conversation.
"There was one person that was really difficult. And I’m not gonna say who that one person is," the 'Pretty in Pink' star said on 'WWHL.'
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Collecting rainwater from rooftops and using it to spray buildings during hot weather could help cities cut air conditioning use, lower urban temperatures and lessen the impact of heat waves, according to new research from The University of Manchester.
The big picture: Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could help cities stay... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The celebrity gossip blogger is receiving medical care after appearing to be harming himself on the social media platform on Tuesday.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Perez Hilton’s TikTok Account Banned Following Disturbing Livestream,... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Security researcher James Kettle tried to push the limit of AI’s hacking abilities—and discovered how effective it can be when combined with human expertise.
Why it matters: The Most Dangerous AI Hacking Techniques Still Have... is one to watch for the industry.
Dark matter's existence is all but certain—astronomers believe it makes up about a quarter of the universe's total energy content—yet its true identity has eluded us for decades. Two of the leading candidates for dark matter are the hypothetical particles ultralight axions and...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Young children often overestimate what they can do. That overconfidence may help them approach challenges without fear, but it can also get them into trouble. Children who overestimate their physical abilities, for example, may take risks that make accidental injuries more lik...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The repayments represent roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected by the US government under the policy.
BBC Business reports: Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff refunds hit $100bn — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Carson Daly, the long-time host of The Voice, is clearing things up about his future on the NBC singing competition after a “Celebrity” spinoff was confirmed with Keke Palmer as the presenter. The TRL alum took to social media to explain why he was not hosting the spinoff afte...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The gossip blogger was on TikTok covered in what appeared to be blood and wielding a knifelike object before the platform cut his stream. He’s since been hospitalized.
The big picture: TikTok Says ‘Moderator Error’ Kept Perez Hilton Livestream... — is one to watch for the industry.
The Trump administration has taken steps to effectively re-create the IEEPA tariff regime using other legal authorities. They already face court challenges.
Why it matters: Trump admin refunds $100 billion in 'liberation day'... signals changing business strategies.
According to longtime game developer Nathan Purkeypile, Bethesda's open-world RPG was 'super tech constrained'
The big picture: Fallout 3 Dev Excited For The Remaster Because... — is generating hype in the community.
The legendary Google executive is joined by other outgoing Google execs in a joint mission to use AI to push forward the process of scientific discovery.
TechCrunch reports: Jeff Dean and other top AI researchers are... — this could change how developers build software.
“I Love LA” has added six new guest stars to its upcoming second season, Variety has learned. The HBO comedy series has cast Taron Egerton (“Apex,” “Rocketman”), Jamie Chung (“Lovecraft Country,” “Batman: Caped Crusader”), Bejamin Norris (“Never Have I Ever,” “Abbott Elementar...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Taron Egerton (Apex, Kockroach), Jamie Chung (Lovecraft Country, Batman Caped Crusader), Benjamin Norris (Never Have I Ever, Abbott Elementary), Dylan Arnold (Oppenheimer, The Lady in the Lake), Jessy Hodges (Barry; Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed) and Milan Carter (It’s Florida ...
Deadline reports: ‘I Love LA’ Adds Taron Egerton, Jamie Chung,... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Since Samsung insists on a camera design that stacks instead of spans, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, like many Galaxy phones, is naturally incompatible with magnetic accessories. UAG fixed that with one simple design change.
9to5Google reports: UAG fixed my biggest Galaxy phone complaint with... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Like a single on the old skool charts, Sean Combs’ prison time keeps moving up and down with the Bad Boy Records founder’s stint behind bars lengthened again. After a fight last month with another inmate at the cushy Fort Dix FCI, Diddy has had his release date pushed back now...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
With annual production of around 1 million metric tons (1.1 million tons), formic acid is one of the most important basic chemicals and is used, among other things, as an additive in the animal feed industry. It is also increasingly attracting attention as an H2 carrier. To da...
Phys.org reports: How hydrogen can be produced from bio-based formic... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Meta is entering the AI coding-agent race with Muse Code, a new terminal-based tool now available in beta for macOS and Linux.
Why it matters: Meta launches Muse Code AI coding agent for... could change how developers build software.
The federal government is ending its contract with a Kentucky nonprofit that it says pressured medical workers to remove organs from patients who were getting better.
NY Times Science reports: U.S. Cuts Ties With Organ Donor Group After... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Siri AI is a major upgrade and highlight of iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more. But only newer Apple devices will support the overhauled Siri. Here’s the full list of Siri AI-compatible hardware across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.
Why it matters: Siri AI is coming to newer Apple devices... could change how developers build software.
The veteran character actor discusses her first Emmy nomination for 'Widow's Bay,' the audition that launched her career and why she's still waiting for a designer to call.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Since taking office in May, Warsh has implemented several measures that reverse decades of Fed culture.
Why it matters: As Warsh and the Fed contemplate fewer meetings,... hints at where the money is moving.
For the first time ever, a Halo game is available on PlayStation with Halo: Campaign Evolved. The game is having a "notably slow start" on Sony's console in terms of sales, however, according to gaming analyst Rhys Elliott. He estimated that Campaign Evolved sold 351,000 c...
Why it matters: Halo On PS5 Is Off To A Slow... may set a new standard for the genre.
Higgsfield rankled some in the film industry in the spring with its showcase of its completely AI-generated “Hell Grind,” so almost in response, it’s brought some humans in the mix – in a sense. The AI startup’s next film, “Cully Hill Boys,” is still lacking in actual humans o...
Variety reports: Why Higgsfield Inked Deals for AI Avatars of... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Black holes are fascinating regions in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, even light, can escape them. The largest known black holes, called supermassive black holes, contain millions to billions of times the mass of the sun and are typically located at the centers...
Phys.org reports: Runaway supermassive black hole RBH-1 offers new way... — this advances our understanding of the world.
A 19th-century real estate agent created the world's first version of Rightmove more than 160 years before the birth of online property previews.
Why it matters: Historic discovery finds 19th-century estate agent used peepshow... opens new research frontiers.
Small enough to slip into a backpack, Lenovo's Yoga Mini Gen 11 is a solid work PC with unique tricks up its sleeve.
The big picture: This round mini PC is big on personality... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Stocks and the Cboe Volatility Index move together only about 20% of the time.
CNBC reports: Wall Street's 'fear gauge' is doing something unusual... — this may shift market dynamics.
The pair previously worked together on "That's Why We Fight."
The big picture: Ella Langley Is Reuniting With Koe Wetzel for... — is making waves across platforms.
The celeb gossip blogger's team said in a statement posted to his website Wednesday that he "is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is on his well-being."
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The so-called "mud girl" is now going viral for both getting stuck and her jovial attitude. Lollapalooza Grounds Trap Woman in Knee-Deep Mud Pit Jonah Krueger
The big picture: Lollapalooza Grounds Trap Woman in Knee-Deep Mud Pit — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
When should we expect the iPhone 18 Pro event, and when will Apple officially announce the date? Apple hasn’t sent invitations yet, but its announcement history gives us a remarkably consistent window.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
If it feels like there are far less writers working in film and television nowadays, that’s because there are. The WGA West’s latest data shows that 27% fewer members reported any earnings in 2025 compared to peak employment three years prior. Around 5,072 writers reported ear...
Why it matters: TV & Film Scribes Aren’t Spinning A Tale... could reshape the box office conversation.
Researchers are calling attention to the risks inherent in automated network device provisioning, using a world-leading device manufacturer as a case study.
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
“We can confirm that Perez is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is on his well-being,” reads a statement
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Minecraft for the Switch 2 feels like a perfect place for mouse controls, but Mojang hasn't said anything about that feature yet.
Engadget reports: Minecraft is coming to Switch 2 on October... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Disney posted record quarterly revenue at its parks division despite a continued slump in international travel to the U.S.
CNBC reports: How Disney parks are bucking a travel slowdown — this hints at where the money is moving.
As Samsung’s pre-order perks for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 come to an end, the company continues to advertise its new form factor as a perfect fit for “full-screen” video, which is a pretty big departure from the reality of using this new foldable.
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Over 400 good shooters, like FEAR and Medal of Honor, are currently on sale on the classic game store
Why it matters: GOG’s Big Shooter Sale Includes A Ton Of... is generating hype in the community.
Chiral phonons are groups of atoms that move in a circular direction when excited by an energy source, such as heat. As the phonons move through a material, they propagate that circular motion, or angular momentum, through the material. The angular momentum serves as the sourc...
Phys.org reports: Electric field reverses phonon chirality and spin direction... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Using satellite data, researchers at TUM have identified an unprecedented loss of aboveground biomass in Europe's forests since 2018. Unlike previous studies that focused solely on changes in tree cover, this study provides the first Europe–wide assessment of changes in forest...
The big picture: Unprecedented biomass loss in Europe's forests since 2018 — opens new research frontiers.
Sienna Spiro was something of an established artist even before her debut full-length album, “Visitor,” came out on July 3. The 20-year-old Londoner with the big ’60s hair and an even bigger, more timeless voice is officially a freshman — she will almost certainly be up for a ...
Variety reports: Sienna Spiro on Writing Candidly as a Young... — this is generating industry buzz.
It’s time to return to Star’s Hollow. An official documentary about “Gilmore Girls,” the beloved seven-season family dramedy that premiered in 2000, is currently in production and set to debut on HBO Max. Per the official logline, the untitled film is told from the perspective...
Variety reports: ‘Gilmore Girls’ Documentary Set at HBO Max With... — this is generating industry buzz.
Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, EP Daniel Palladino and star Lauren Graham are among those taking part in the film.
Why it matters: ‘Gilmore Girls’ Documentary Filming for HBO Max may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Warner Bros. Television is taking a trip down memory lane to reminisce on its seminal coming-of-age series Gilmore Girls. An untitled documentary about the series, which ran from 2000 to 2007, is currently in the works for HBO Max, the studio revealed on Wednesday. In Waves an...
Deadline reports: ‘Gilmore Girls’ Documentary In The Works For HBO... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
"The box is the most powerful thing ever created."
Why it matters: The 'Dark Matter' season 2 trailer is here,... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
In 32 of the countries included in a recent study, at least a quarter of the native butterfly species had moved to new areas.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Buy the Deluxe or MVP edition to begin playing on August 10th. Pre-Order Madden 27 to Gain Three-Day Early Access Next Week Eddie Fu
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The tease comes amid testing for a host of new console features
Kotaku reports: Xbox Is Getting The PlayStation Platinum Trophy Equivalent... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Google's AI divisions are getting reshuffled, the search giant announced on Wednesday.
CNBC reports: Google's AI reshuffle: Chief scientist Jeff Dean exits... — this may shift market dynamics.
The founder of NFT marketplace Few and Far allegedly promised 427% returns to 67 investors.
The big picture: Feds accuse crypto founder of stealing $10 million... — signals changing business strategies.
Olivia Rodrigo is supporting Planned Parenthood as the organization remains under attack from President Trump. The superstar singer was in a dance video posted to the Instagram and Twitter accounts of Daisy Chain Fields, her upcoming all-woman music festival. Text on the video...
Variety reports: Olivia Rodrigo Slams Trump for ‘Defunding’ Planned Parenthood:... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Minecraft is officially launching October 27 for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing with it what developer Mojang calls "Vibrant Visuals" as well as an upgrade path for original Switch owners. While Minecraft has been playable on the Switch 2 thanks to backwards compatibility, the...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
Trump's latest remarks signaling again that a deal with Iran to reopen the Hormuz Strait is close at hand drove oil prices lower and sent stocks soaring.
Why it matters: Iran, Oman say Strait of Hormuz talks in... reflects a broader economic trend.
David Henrie is clearing up the Season 2 finale of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, which confused some fans over what really happened to Selena Gomez’s Alex Russo. Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place spinoff is ending its run with a shortened four-episode third season. The sophomo...
The big picture: David Henrie Says ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Season... — is generating industry buzz.
Once the House of Sheridan, the streamer is in the market to buy romance, family, soaps and more Nicole Kidman.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
A macOS ClickFix operation spanning more than 250 front-end domains now fingerprints visitors before deciding whether to show them a malware lure, a change Microsoft Threat Intelligence tracked on infrastructure it had been watching for weeks. The server-side gate hides the m...
The Hacker News reports: Over 250 ClickFix Domains Use Browser Fingerprinting to... — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Google DeepMind is undergoing a major restructure following model delays and a string of high-profile exits.
Fortune reports: Demis Hassabis steps down from Google DeepMind CEO... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Security researchers have discovered a problem with Apple’s iCloud Private Relay service. While the feature is meant to protect your real IP address, it might actually be leaking it to websites.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.
Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, setting up a context with former Rep. Mike Rogers in the November general election.
CNBC reports: Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary as... — this may shift market dynamics.
Amateur and professional astronomers pointed their telescopes at the impact site. Most did not detect anything.
The big picture: A Four-Ton SpaceX Rocket Stage Hit the Moon,... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Researchers identified more than 50 ads on Meta properties that violated the company's policies on child sexual abuse material.
Bottom line from Engadget: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The wild boar (Sus scrofa) is widely distributed across Eurasia and has also colonized the Japanese archipelago, where two subspecies are recognized: the Japanese wild boar (JWB, Sus scrofa leucomystax) and the Ryukyu wild boar (RWB, Sus scrofa riukiuanus). Before this study, ...
Phys.org reports: Whole-genome sequencing reveals that Japanese and Ryukyu wild... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Astronomers have speculated about the mysterious "little red dots" seen through the James Webb Space Telescope's images of the early universe: They could be galaxies, black holes, quasi-stars, starbursts ... or something else entirely.
Why it matters: 'Little red dots' may be pulsating monster stars... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The Colombian artist will drop her sixth studio set, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, soon.
Why it matters: Karol G Reveals New Album’s Tracklist Features Collabs... shows where the music business is headed.
OpenAI said it disrupted a Cambodia-based scam operation that used its generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT to facilitate a wide range of investment, romance, gambling, and law enforcement impersonation schemes. To that end, it banned a coordinated network ...
Bottom line from The Hacker News: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
Bono performed the new version alongside The Edge at the service after sharing a lullaby sent by Patti Smith The post U2 share re-written ‘Beautiful Day’ lyrics from Glen Hansard funeral tribute appeared first on NME.
The big picture: U2 share re-written ‘Beautiful Day’ lyrics from Glen... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Staffers at ABC News’ digital outlets have unionized under the Writers Guild of America East. WGAE said Wednesday that it sealed the deal with the network to rep employees of ABCNews.com and ABC Network News’ Social Media Platforms. ABC News Digital’s roughly 50-member barga...
Why it matters: ABC News Digital Staffers Unionize Under WGA East... could reshape the box office conversation.
The FX show continues its Emmy streak with a notable eight nominations for its fourth season.
The big picture: More than 50 Dishes Were Created for ‘The... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: Married couple Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita are dancing into the microseries space. The pair are producing musical comedy series Theater Kids vs. Zombies for aTwist. The series follows a group of scrappy theater kids who, when zombies attack their high sch...
The big picture: Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita Prep Musical... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich has become a force in the documentary space. The 2025 film about him, The Last Class, ranks as one of the top-grossing nonfiction films of last year, earning more than $1 million at the box office. Reich returns to the documentary form as ex...
Why it matters: ‘The Work In Progress’ Trailer: Documentary From E.P.... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The rocket drifted in space for over a year before finally plummeting to the moon’s surface.
Why it matters: An Abandoned SpaceX Rocket Crashed Into the Moon.... is one to watch for the industry.
Many consumers rely on credit cards to pay for everyday expenses, such as groceries, but some can't make the minimum payment, according to a new report.
Why it matters: Affordability is a 'defining challenge' for Americans, with... could affect investors and consumers alike.
As social media turns identity into content, "larper" has become the internet's favorite way to accuse someone of playing a role instead of being themselves.
Why it matters: Larper is the internets new favorite insult. Heres... signals a shift in how we use technology.
President Donald Trump told Fox News late Tuesday that the negotations went all day long. "It looks like things are very good," Trump said.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
Announced today, Minecraft now has its release date on Nintendo Switch 2. This version of the title drops on October 27, 2026. It’s been confirmed that Minecraft will support Vibrant Visuals on Nintendo Switch 2 for more graphical effects. Additionally, the Super Mario Mash-Up...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The west Texas native with the pronounced mustache is catching the attention of fans and artists like Post Malone with his album Real Damn Deal
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this could define this era of music.
EXCLUSIVE: Jennie Church-Cooper, a veteran manager/producer known for working with multi-hyphenate comedic talent, has launched Hello Sailor Media, a new management and production company representing comedians, actors, writers, directors and multi-hyphenate creators across fi...
Deadline reports: Jennie Church-Cooper Launches Management & Production Company Hello... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
iPadOS 27 launches next month, with new features in apps like Notes, Messages, Calendar, Mail, and more. Here are a couple of systemwide iPadOS 27 features I’ve been loving.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
Google Deepmind is overhauling its leadership as Demis Hassabis steps back from day-to-day management to become Alphabet's chief scientist and Jeff Dean leaves Google after 27 years to launch AI startup Discovery Loop. Former Deepmind CTO Koray Kavukcuoglu will take over as Go...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this raises questions about AI's role.
Using observations from multiple powerful telescopes, a team of astronomers studied a red quasar nicknamed "the Hatchling" at redshift 3.7. They may have identified one of the clearest examples yet of a quasar caught in transition between a heavily obscured and fully exposed p...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Zoos offer people the opportunity to experience animals and engage with the natural world. Alongside recreation, they also play important roles in species conservation and scientific research. Education is another core mission of modern zoos, with many programs designed to fos...
Why it matters: Zoo education strengthens people's connection to nature challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Neanderthals were generally more strongly built than most people living today. Their bones show signs of large muscles, and they had characteristic features such as prominent brow ridges and relatively short tooth roots.
Why it matters: Neanderthal growth hormone receptor increases muscle mass in... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.
Bottom line from BBC World: this demands attention beyond borders.
The Kids Online Safety Act, a measure aimed at protecting children on social media, advanced to the Senate floor after it stalled in the last Congress.
The big picture: Kids Online Safety Act social media safety bill... — hints at where the money is moving.
CEO Elon Musk said SpaceX would hit $1 trillion in annual revenue in 2030 versus a previous forecast of 2031 as he looked to strike an bullish tone.
CNBC reports: SpaceX stock falls 12% as AI spending surge... — this signals changing business strategies.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has teased that an Xbox version of PlayStation's Platinum trophy system could be coming to Xbox, and potentially soon. Replying to a social media user who asked when Xbox might get an "equivalent" to Platinum for Xbox achievements, Sharma said, "Team is...
Why it matters: Xbox Version Of PlayStation Platinum Trophy Teased For... signals what players want next.
While AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and Anthropic's Claude Code have been embraced, there isn't yet a single, enterprise-wide AI tool used by Hitachi's 290,000 global workforce.
The big picture: Hitachi America’s CIO says the Japanese conglomerate’s enterprise... — may shift market dynamics.
TikTok reportedly withheld an algorithm safeguard from 15 million U.S. users while measuring its effect on engagement.
The big picture: TikTok withheld a safety feature from 15 million... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Diablo 4 is reportedly headed to Nintendo Switch 2 this September, in what may be the first of multiple Diablo-related announcements coming as part of this year's BlizzCon. As detailed by Dealabs reporter billbil-kun, game classification organizations in Indonesia and Taiwa...
The big picture: We May Already Know One Major Diablo 4... — is generating hype in the community.
Bret Easton Ellis’s best-selling novel gets the Ryan Murphy treatment in this new FX series
Rolling Stone reports: Where to Watch ‘The Shards’ TV Series Online... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready, including titles like Last Survivor: Survival Pro, Exile: Wasteland Survival PRO, RPG Knight Bewitched 2, Summer Catchers, Thronefall, Lichtspeer, and more. The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8...
The big picture: Mid-week Android game and app deals: Exile, Last... — could change how developers build software.
Google has fixed the issues, which exploited a trust boundary between two AI agents with different privilege levels to trigger automation that could compromise the supply chain.
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this highlights growing cyber threats.
EXCLUSIVE: MrBeast, the content creator better known as Jimmy Donaldson, will be searching for someone new to run his studio division after Corie Henson stepped down. Deadline understands that Henson, who joined as president of Beast Industry Studios last year, is exiting the ...
Deadline reports: Corie Henson Leaving Beast Studios To Return To... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Reddit is expanding its moderation tools and building stronger abuse prevention systems that it says could eventually reduce communities’ reliance on karma and account-age requirements, making it easier for legitimate newcomers to participate.
The big picture: Reddit aims to make ‘karma’ less important for... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Peacock has renewed The Five Star Weekend for a second season. The pickup comes as the Elin Hilderbrand adaptation has become Peacock’s No. 1 scripted series of all time in overall reach, currently standing at 2.1 billion minutes watched since the July 9 premiere. While The Fi...
The big picture: ‘The Five Star Weekend’ Renewed For Season 2... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Three years later, Larian is still getting a slap on the wrist for its RPG’s sex scenes
Why it matters: Official Baldur’s Gate 3 Stream Gets Shut Down... is generating hype in the community.
How and where did the first forms of life arise? These are the main questions driving research at the Institute of Molecular Evolution at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU). In a new publication in Science Advances, an international team led by Düsseldorf biologists un...
The big picture: Two origins of life: Free-living cells may have... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Inspired by naturally occurring mats and balls of seaweed, researchers have created highly porous, superadhesive meshes capable of capturing both large and small microplastic particles—a longstanding challenge in the field. The mesh can clean microplastics from both saltwater ...
Phys.org reports: Tangled seaweed inspires one-size-fits-all cleaners for ocean microplastics — this advances our understanding of the world.
One-fourth of people who undergo an extraordinary experience report immediate discomfort, but more than half say the experience caused positive long-term effects, according to a study published Aug. 5, 2026, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Ronald Fischer of Instituto D'...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A research team led by Professor Hitoshi Yamamoto of Rissho University analyzed five years of longitudinal panel survey data collected between 2020 and 2024 and examined how vaccine-related conspiracy beliefs were associated with media skepticism during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Phys.org reports: Distrust of mainstream media may fuel vaccine conspiracy... — this opens new research frontiers.
“The Five Star Weekend” has been renewed for a second season at Peacock. Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel of the same name, the drama series stars Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, a famous cook and author who is grieving her late husband. The official series description r...
The big picture: ‘The Five Star Weekend’ Renewed for Season 2... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the winners of the 53rd Student Academy Awards, with gold, silver and bronze placements in the four award categories to be announced at TIFF.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The creator, showrunner and star also delves into what it took to film the “ballgame” episode.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The pickup comes after the Jennifer Garner-led series drew strong viewing numbers.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘The Five Star Weekend’ Renewed for Second Season... — this is generating industry buzz.
Altering the gut microbiomes of people with peanut allergy using faeces donated from an allergy-free individual improved their peanut tolerance in a clinical trial
New Scientist reports: Swallowing faecal capsules reduces peanut allergy in six... — this opens new research frontiers.
Google is killing Google Assistant on Android and Wear OS starting September 4, 2026. Gemini takes over as the AI-powered successor on smartphones, tablets, watches, and in cars with Android Auto. Whether a probability-based LLM can match the reliability of its deterministic p...
The Decoder reports: Google will shut down Google Assistant starting September... — this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
The Cosmos EV is now slated for release in the second half of 2027. CEO Silvio Napoli said he's focused on getting the EV right, as well as its nearer-term robotaxi project with Uber and Nuro.
TechCrunch reports: Lucid Motors just delayed its affordable EV. Now... — this is one to watch for the industry.
The company didn't provide updated guidance. New CEO Silvio Napoli earlier this year suspended production expectations.
Why it matters: Lucid stock plunges as EV maker begins 'operational... hints at where the money is moving.
Ring’s Wired Doorbell Pro and Battery Doorbell Plus are two of the brand’s most well-rounded video doorbells, whether you’re looking for a hardwired model or one that runs on a battery. Right now, its Wired Doorbell Pro is down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, while t...
The Verge reports: Two of Ring’s latest video doorbells are a... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
A phishing campaign is exploiting fears surrounding the recently disclosed COLDCARD wallet vulnerability and suspected $88.6 million Bitcoin theft to trick users into installing ScreenConnect remote access software. [...]
The big picture: COLDCARD security audit phishing attack installs remote access... — is a wake-up call for digital security.
The veteran lyricist opens up about rapping in his native language and Latin music with revolutionary overtones
Why it matters: Cypress Hill’s B-Real Talks Celebrating Cultural Pride and... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Early this morning, a SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon at seven times the speed of sound. Now, lunar orbiters are trying to get a look at the aftermath.
The big picture: A SpaceX rocket just crashed into the moon.... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
"My hope is that people fall in love with family shows again," she said of the new four-part conclusion.
The big picture: Selena Gomez Says She’s ‘Done Playing’ Alex Russo... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Fans are encouraged to air out "gripes and grievances, moans and groans, chagrin', carpin' and any judgements they wish to pass" Air Your Grievances on Queens of the Stone Age’s New Complaint Hotline Eddie Fu
The big picture: Air Your Grievances on Queens of the Stone... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Watersheds that are flatter, drier and warmer are generally more vulnerable to increases in flooding after trees are harvested. Those with greater variation in elevation spread runoff out over time, reducing flood peaks.
The big picture: Study finds it's where you log, not just... — opens new research frontiers.
Newborn German cockroaches use pheromones in cockroach feces to identify members of their own colony and form a kind of social bond, a discovery that could be used to improve pest control efforts.
Phys.org reports: German cockroaches appear to be more social animals... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The Advertising Standards Authority have ruled that they gave "a realistic impression of a dead child" The post ‘The Mummy’ posters banned from London Underground appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: ‘The Mummy’ posters banned from London Underground shows where the music business is headed.
After Uber and Waymo ended their partnership in Phoenix earlier this year, experts and robotaxi watchers wondered whether the companies' improbable bromance was fraying. Not so, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said today. The two companies are committed to continue working together...
The Verge reports: Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo... — this could change how developers build software.
iOS 27 continues Apple’s trend of giving you more control over the design of your iPhone’s Lock Screen. This year, there are new customization options, wallpaper settings, and more.
9to5Mac reports: iOS 27 adds four new ways to customize... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Turtlebox returns with the Cub, proving that its smaller speakers can be just as durable and powerful as its larger ones.
The big picture: I swapped my Bose and JBL speakers for... — could change how developers build software.
Nitya Mehra is attached to direct the feature that has set Jaydeep Hasrajani and Jake Goldman to write the script.
The big picture: Animated Bollywood-Focused Musical ‘Diya’ in the Works at... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Willem Dafoe is in the midst of a massive year — and he’s playing a character whose life is small by design. In director Kent Jones’ “Late Fame” (out Aug. 7 in New York and Aug. 19 in Los Angeles and other cities), Dafoe plays Ed Saxberger, a postal employee who, in his youth,...
The big picture: Willem Dafoe on Playing a Poet in ‘Late... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
"Left-wing mayors have made it very difficult for developers to build here," Ackman told Fortune. He highlighted Ken Griffin as a key example.
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
The new line of heavy metal-inspired merchandise is available at Disney Parks. Disney Goes Extreme Metal with New Villains Merch Collection Langdon Hickman
The big picture: Disney Goes Extreme Metal with New Villains Merch... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Corsair's latest accessories have some handy features and don't cost too much.
The big picture: Corsair just introduced new gaming keyboards with a... — could change how developers build software.
Homeland Security told immigrants that leaving the US would wipe out fines it claims they owe. Now it wants private investigators to find them in their home countries and collect.
The big picture: DHS Is Hiring Bounty Hunters to Find and... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The ban would prevent brands like Shark, Dreame, and iRobot from releasing new robot vacuums in the U.S. Here are their statements.
Bottom line from Mashable: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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