The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why.
The big picture: The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Angelo Martino helped scam ransomware victims out of over $75 million, officials said.
Why it matters: A ransomware negotiator who colluded with attackers to... could change how developers build software.
Mattel has launched a wave of new “Kpop Demon Hunters” merch after being announced as the franchise’s official toy licensee, alongside Hasbro, earlier this year. The new launch includes seven collectible figures of the the film’s Huntr/x members, including singing dolls of Mir...
Why it matters: New ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Merch Drop Includes Collectible... reflects evolving audience tastes.
What the streaming giant does well is eventizing. That didn't work for Opening Day, but it could work for Monday's MLB Home Run Derby.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The body of Jamey Carney was discovered at a property in Killarney, County Kerry, last week.
BBC World reports: Man wanted in connection with murder arrested in... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Christopher Nolan does not agree with his “The Odyssey” leading man Matt Damon when it comes to their new epic being the last of its kind in Hollywood. Damon has stated repeatedly during the movie’s press tour that filming “The Odyssey” felt like his “last chance” to make an o...
Why it matters: Christopher Nolan Slams ‘AI Slop’ and Disagrees With... is generating industry buzz.
Shi Nansun, the Hong Kong producer and executive who co-founded Film Workshop and helped establish international distribution networks for Chinese-language cinema, died Monday at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. She was 75. In a statement, Film Workshop said Shi had been in de...
Variety reports: Shi Nansun, Hong Kong Producer Behind ‘Infernal Affairs,’... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was settled by the Justice Department with an agreement to create a $1.8 billion "lawfare" fund that has since been scrapped.
Why it matters: Judge says Trump sued IRS for 'improper purpose';... signals changing business strategies.
After rumors started to spread of a potential Nova project from filmmaker Michael Waldron last week, sources now tell Deadline that the Chad Powers creator is developing a feature film around the comic at Marvel Studios. Insiders stress the project is still in early developmen...
Why it matters: Michael Waldron Developing ‘Nova’ Movie At Marvel Studios may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Jscrambler client-side web security company disclosed that a threat actor published a malicious version of its npm package that has been downloaded almost 1,500 times. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
Based on the 2024 podcast of the same name, Prime Video’s new docuseries “Murder 101” is a crime show that looks beyond the transgressions, facts and clues to give a real voice to victims and survivors. The series also highlights the importance of fostering autonomy and determ...
Variety reports: Prime Video’s Docuseries ‘Murder 101’ Moves Beyond Crime... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
A social media fight erupted after their companies launched competing AI models one day apart.
Why it matters: Elon Musk and Sam Altman are accusing each... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Ahead of its July 16 second-quarter earnings report, analysts forecast financial and subscriber trends and weigh in on the outlook for the stock, which has been under pressure this year.
The big picture: Netflix Earnings Preview: Is the Stock an Ad... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Compulsion says it's open to working with studios "across the games and entertainment industry."
Why it matters: One week after going independent in the Xbox... signals what players want next.
Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions "must act now" to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy and could put many people out of work.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Japan is well known for its large earthquakes, but not all regions show the same patterns of earthquake activity. One way to understand which places tend to experience large or small earthquakes is the b-value, a key statistical measure long used by researchers to understand s...
The big picture: Where mainshocks strike may explain earthquake size patterns... — opens new research frontiers.
Catlin tells The Hollywood Reporter how refreshing it is to be writing a genuine hero after a decade-plus of antiheroes, and delivering an honest portrayal of L.A. in season two.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Sugar’ Boss Sam Catlin on Importing the ‘Breaking... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of July 13, 2026. At least for now, only one session has been officially announced, though it actually won’t be happening until next month. Nintendo Switch Online will be impacted, so there could be downtime while tha...
Why it matters: Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 13, 2026 –... is generating hype in the community.
The appointee of Gov. Gavin Newsom oversaw the state’s recent augmentation of its film and television tax credit to $750 million a year.
The big picture: California Film Commission Director Colleen Bell to Step... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Scientists have detected evidence of landslides on Pluto for the first time. A paper published in the journal Icarus reports that images taken by the New Horizons spacecraft during a flyby revealed six large landslides in three impact craters.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
It’s time to dig deep once more in the dystopian world of Apple TV’s Silo, based on the books by Hugh Howey. Season 3 of the science-fiction television series adaptation arrives right before America’s 250th birthday. With some new faces joining Season 3 after Steve Zahn boarde...
Deadline reports: ‘Silo’ Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
“Monopoly” is about to get a lot more realistic. Netflix announced it is now casting for the new competition series based on the world of “Monopoly,” where contestants have the chance to win $2 million. Competing on a life-sized Monopoly Town Square, 12 players will use strate...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
From pickleball and college basketball to the return of Ted Lasso, Apple TV has a packed sports lineup arriving over the next few weeks. Here’s everything coming up.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
It does better at creating conditions where people can find a job, scoring about 75%, ranking 10th.
Why it matters: America pays workers just 27% of what its... could affect investors and consumers alike.
New research is shedding light on longstanding debates over the behavior of ferroelectric materials when those materials are exposed to electric fields. The findings stem from the use of a novel technique that allows researchers to observe the real-time behavior of domain wall...
Why it matters: New imaging method reveals how electric fields reshape... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
As locals and visitors from across the globe flock to California's famous beaches this summer, a collaboration of marine and social scientists, in partnership with grassroots organizations, has peeled back the so-called "coastal curtain" and revealed an unfortunate reality: Le...
Phys.org reports: Hidden barriers keep many Californians from coast, survey... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The Fed governor said inflation has expanded beyond the often-cited drivers such as the energy price spike in tariffs.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
EXCLUSIVE: Reminders Of Him star Tyriq Withers is set to star and exec produce the Amazon MGM Studios’ romantic comedy Love Love from writer-director Joey Power. Isabel May is also on board to star. Power will direct with RK Films’ Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum and 3 Arts Ent...
The big picture: Tyriq Withers To Star Opposite Isabel May In... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
A 667-college database spanning 1840 to 2020 shows tuition growth actually slowed after 1990; sticker prices did not drive the affordability crisis.
The big picture: The real reason college costs 43% of family... — hints at where the money is moving.
The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham ignited a scramble among South Carolina Republicans to prepare for a special primary election to replace him on the GOP ticket.
CNBC reports: Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister serve as interim... — this hints at where the money is moving.
After last month’s Summer House reunion broke ratings records for Bravo, Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke are back in the hot seat with another. The NBCUniversal cable network has set a two-part reunion for Summer House spinoff In The City, which features Batula and Cooke, fresh f...
Deadline reports: Amanda Batula & Kyle Cooke Are Back For... — this is generating industry buzz.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's demand that Scouting America drop diversity initiatives revives a fight settled in 2019, when it began admitting girls.
The big picture: How Pete Hegseth’s DEI order just put Scouting... — hints at where the money is moving.
Diablo 4 Season 14 will receive its first update on July 14, and while it does bring some welcome changes to what has proven to be an unpopular season so far, those hoping it would fix everything will have to keep waiting. Season 14 launched June 30, and its main hook is wh...
GameSpot reports: Diablo 4 Update Will Drown You In Mythics — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major oil shipping route and the epicenter of the U.S. and Israel's ongoing war with Iran.
CNBC reports: Trump proposes 20% toll on cargo through Strait... — this hints at where the money is moving.
A new macOS information-stealing malware called CrashStealer pretends to be Apple's crash-reporting tool to steal credentials, keychain data, and crypto wallets. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: New CrashStealer malware poses as Apple crash reporting... — this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
Meta said the planned Hyperion data center supercluster in Richland Parish, Louisiana, will be a 5GW facility and cost more than $50 billion.
Why it matters: Meta's Louisiana data center investment to reach $50... hints at where the money is moving.
In environmental, health and technology crises, Americans are more persuaded to take action by scientists and public consensus than by leaders in government and industry, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by researchers at Boston Colle...
The big picture: Scientists and citizens are more persuasive than government... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
London is underwater. The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral and the Bank of England are all submerged. Far away, the West Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets have collapsed, triggering accelerated sea-level rise which, combined with a storm surge in t...
Phys.org reports: Why climate scientists need to talk more about... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Each summer, lawns are marked by a familiar addition: "silly sprinklers," whose loops and spirals spew water in creative ways. While seemingly frivolous in their construction, a team of mathematicians has used their design to address a long-standing mystery surrounding the law...
Phys.org reports: 'Silly sprinklers' put in reverse to further unravel... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Tye Blue, director and co-creator of the Tony-winning “Titaníque,” has joined the creative team of “The Pyramid: An Unauthorized ‘Dance Moms’ Musical”, a new parody written by longtime “Dance Moms” fans James Stryska, Isabel Grace, Erica Molfetto and Molly Russo. The original ...
Variety reports: ‘Dance Moms’ Parody Musical Adds ‘Titaníque’ Director and... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Show is on a hot streak. Comedy Central’s late-night satirical talk show scored its highest-rated Q2 in the key 18-49 demo in nine years, led by Jon Stewart’s Monday night episodes, per new data from Paramount Skydance. In the second quarter of the year, T...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: William Fichtner has signed with Paradigm for representation. Most recently, Fichtner can be seen in the second season of Netflix’s Beef, starring opposite Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan. He plays Troy, a self-serving older man who marries a millennial. He also rec...
Deadline reports: William Fichtner, Prolific Character Actor With Credits From... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
David Wain and Ken Marino tell IndieWire about their latest film's connection to "Mad Men" and "The Wizard of Oz," and how their "Wet Hot American Summer" absurdity takes careful planning.
Why it matters: Don’t Let the Silly Skits Fool You, ‘Gail... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The Penn State team behind these temporary tats hopes they can help spot heart attacks or power robotic prosthetics.
Why it matters: Temporary Tattoos May One Day Power Your Wearable... may redefine how we interact with devices.
A group of states, including California, filed a lawsuit to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
CNBC reports: Paramount, WBD hit with lawsuit from 12 states,... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Researchers have designed and built the first 3D device that can make objects invisible to heat, an advance that could transform how we protect sensitive electronics, manage heat in microchips and shield equipment from thermal detection.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Al Pacino is returning to the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute as the lead juror for the Lee Strasberg Film Festival (LSFF) this November. Pacino, who studied method acting under Strasberg, will lead a jury of actors and filmmakers, evaluating independent films and perfo...
The big picture: Al Pacino to Serve as Lead Juror for... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Amazon is giving some Prime customers a deep discount on Asus's Prime RTX 5060 8GB OC, bringing its price to just $2 above MSRP and beating the Prime Day deals we saw on these cards.
Why it matters: Amazon Prime members can get this Asus RTX... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The track generated more than 61% of the vote in the latest Billboard New Music Latin poll.
Billboard reports: Fans Choose Ha*Ash’s ‘¿Qué Le Pongo?’ as Best... — this shows where the music business is headed.
The Stray Cats have added a month of fall dates to their 2026 US tour. The expanded run follows the band's first new music in six years and stretches from Texas to Connecticut. The Stray Cats Extend 2026 US Tour with New Fall Dates Alex Krinsky
The big picture: The Stray Cats Extend 2026 US Tour with... — is making waves across platforms.
The murder mystery will have its characters respond to players via an LLM, so this could get weird
Kotaku reports: The Atlantic Released A GenAI Lemony Snicket Game... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
He did everything from Aussie indies to Hollywood blockbusters. But Neill’s turn as the son of Satan with Beltway connections may be the ultimate testament to his talents
Rolling Stone reports: Sam Neill Played a U.S. Politician and the... — this shows where the music business is headed.
CANISIUS is the official name of the new spin-echo neutron interferometer developed at Atominstitut, TU Wien. It enables precise control of neutron waves, something that was previously impossible.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Researchers have discovered that a group of viruses known to infect an agriculturally important plant pathogen has remained genetically stable for an astonishing four decades. The discovery of a disease-fighting virus that doesn't mutate at a rapid rate points the way toward n...
The big picture: The family tree of viruses just grew, and... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Thinking about installing the iOS 27 beta? Here's what you need to know about the risks, backup steps, and why downgrading isn't as simple as you might expect.
Bottom line from Mashable: this reshapes the tech landscape.
The 19-year-old joined her father for ‘Cannon’, ‘John The Revelator’ and ‘Black Math’ The post Watch Jack White play three songs with daughter Scarlett on bass in Brooklyn appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Watch Jack White play three songs with daughter... shows where the music business is headed.
A dozen state attorneys general are trying to block the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery they warn would raise movie prices and crush cable TV distributors. The states - California, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New...
Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.
EXCLUSIVE: A Folarin Balogun brace helped the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team kick off their 2026 World Cup in style with a 4-1 win over Paraguay. This was followed by a 2-0 win over Australia and despite losing 3-2 to Turkey in their final group game, the team topped their qu...
The big picture: USMNT’s World Cup Dream Is Over, But ‘U.S.... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The song scores its first week at No. 1 on the Global 200 and its third atop Global Excl. U.S.
The big picture: Shakira & Burna Boy’s World Cup Anthem ‘Dai... — taps into a cultural moment.
Following a pretty big retail leak, the Pixel 11 series appears in listings on the FCC’s website as Google’s launch closes in.
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Several Hollywood trade organizations are in support of a dozen state attorneys general who filed suit Monday to block Paramount‘s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Unsurprisingly, the Writers Guild of America — which has loudly opposed the merger since the b...
Why it matters: WGA, Cinema United Praise States For Suing To... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Some of the "10,000 fans" outside began to storm the gates of the Sunday night show, which didn't begin until after midnight on Monday.
Why it matters: Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Concert Security Breach Caught on... is generating industry buzz.
The striker scored three goals in this year’s FIFA World Cup, helping the U.S. advance to the round of 16.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Team USA Soccer Star Folarin Balogun Signs With... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
In this tutorial, we reconstruct the VideoAgent workflow as a runnable, API-key-free multi-agent pipeline. We build an intent parser, an agent library, a tool router, a graph planner, and a textual-gradient optimizer that repairs the execution graph. We wire these planning com...
Why it matters: Building a VideoAgent-Style Multi-Agent System: Intent Parsing, Graph... raises questions about AI's role.
Rapper taps YSL Records artists Tezzus, 1300saint, Iyrus, Yume, Biggs, Unky, and Diamond* for the run
Rolling Stone reports: Young Thug Plots YSL The New Generation Tour — this could define this era of music.
The security situation in Hormuz has deteriorated since Iran attacked multiple commercial ships transiting the strait over the past week.
The big picture: UN maritime agency opposes Hormuz transit fees after... — hints at where the money is moving.
The longtime David collaborator knows that 2026 is both a fitting and bizarre time to be feting the U.S.: "We’re celebrating America, warts and all. And right now, there's a saggy orange wart."
The big picture: ‘Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness’ Showrunner... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI contains allegations that range from employees joking about unauthorized access to Apple’s systems to claims that job candidates were asked to bring Apple hardware to interviews. Here are the complaint’s most eye-catching claims.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this could change how developers build software.
A demo for Agent 64: Spies Never Die is still playable on Steam.
The big picture: The GoldenEye homage that left us 'shaken and... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Over the past decade, the AI-focused, for-profit Alpha School has grown from one campus in Austin, Texas, to more than 15 schools across the country, including in major cities like New York and San Francisco.
Why it matters: Despite the growth of some AI schools like... advances our understanding of the world.
Melting and breaking icebergs in the far-off northeastern Pacific Ocean can weaken a massive current system in the Atlantic Ocean, according to a University of California, Davis study published in Nature Communications.
Why it matters: Melting icebergs can weaken a massive, far-off ocean... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
In some companies, engineers are building defense and attack tools to test the potential of artificial intelligence for cybersecurity — and its threat.
Why it matters: 'Yellow Teams' Are Defining the Future of AI... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison may think the promise of the Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery mega-merger is an offer we can’t refuse, but I’m here to say: He’s wrong. I am leading a coalition of 12 state Attorneys General in taking Paramount and Warner Bros. to court to ...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
Hate cleaning your pool? Beatbot robotic vacuums are up to 38% off and do the work for you. Because summer is about using your pool, not constantly cleaning it.
Bottom line from Mashable: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
A University of Auckland scientist has uncovered the fates of chimpanzees who starred in seminal psychological studies of the early 20th century.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
While Google’s next Tensor chipset in the Pixel 11 series isn’t expecting to be a gamechanger by any means, it sounds like it will be right on the bleeding edge, as a new report claims Tensor G6 will be the first to adopt TSMC’s 2nm process, beating even Apple to the punch.
Why it matters: Pixel 11’s Tensor G6 chip beats the iPhone... reshapes the tech landscape.
Zenimax Online Studios is now reportedly about the same size it was when it shipped the Summerset expansion
Why it matters: Elder Scrolls Online Devs Tell Worried Fans That... may set a new standard for the genre.
A special Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts event will be held at D23, it’s been announced. It will kick off on August 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM PT for attendees. It’s unclear if Kingdom Hearts 4 specifically will specifically be showcased. However, the event description teases “insight...
The big picture: Kingdom Hearts event confirmed for D23 — is generating hype in the community.
As the US war on Iran sent gas prices soaring, American car buyers flocked to electric vehicles - and in particular hybrids. After a sluggish winter and fall, EV sales rebounded in the second quarter of 2026, with automakers posting some of their best numbers since the elimina...
The big picture: The EV market is on the road to... — could change how developers build software.
The crew also discuss the very proper eye roll for “women of a certain age.” Octavia Spencer & Hannah Waddingham on Ride or Die’s Action-Star Energy and Best-Friend Chaos: Podcast Kyle Meredith
Why it matters: Octavia Spencer & Hannah Waddingham on Ride or... could define this era of music.
A QR code phishing scheme can take many forms. Here's how to recognize them and avoid becoming a victim.
Why it matters: Is that QR code a trap? How to... could change how developers build software.
Continuing a lengthy list of release candidates for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and Sequoia 15.7.8, Apple is now rolling out RCs 5 for both systems, alongside developer betas 5 for iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and more. Here are the details
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.
Flash flooding has been tearing up communities across the U.S., with heavy downpours sending creeks and rivers rushing over their banks from Texas to Kentucky, across the Midwest and into the Mid-Atlantic states and the Northeast. In Missouri, floodwaters swept away a home, an...
The big picture: When disaster recovery becomes a way of life:... — opens new research frontiers.
The planets that appear most common in the universe could have a lot of water—but it could be hiding where telescopes can't detect it, according to a new study led by scientists with the University of Chicago.
Why it matters: Distant exoplanets may be hiding water beyond Webb... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Exclusive: Applications for the immersive training program, which culminates in a completed thesis film to be screened for the industry, are now open through September 9.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Tom Cruise is pelvic-thrusting and finger-pistol shooting his way into auteur territory again as revealed in the first full trailer release for Digger, the upcoming dark satire from four-time Academy Award winner Alejandro González Iñárritu. After more than a decade of action...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this signals changes in media consumption.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died at the age of 78, leaving behind an impressive filmography of memorable television and film performances. In addition to blockbusters like Jurassic Park and dramas such as The Piano, fans will surely point out his excellent work in horror m...
Why it matters: How Sam Neill’s Laugh Made Cinema’s Scariest Meta... taps into what audiences want right now.
Using a VPN on your Android device can help you keep your online activity private, stream geo-restricted content and bypass throttling from anywhere.
CNET reports: Best VPN for Android for 2026: Protect Your... — this could change how developers build software.
Samsung Foundry soon to join TSMC in production of Tesla's AI5 processor, a LinkedIn post reveals.
The big picture: Tesla's AI5 with 2nm-class node tapes out at... — could change how developers build software.
Grand Theft Auto 5 has cemented itself as one of the best-selling games of all time with 230 million lifetime sales to date. Part of the success comes from the game being remastered for two new console generations, something that its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto 4, has never ...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Samsung is expected to unveil its first Android XR glasses, featuring Gemini integration and a design partnership with Gentle Monster.
Bottom line from Mashable: this could change how developers build software.
Samsung has displaced Apple as the global leader among smartphone manufacturers.
Mashable reports: Samsung overtakes Apple to become the number one... — this could change how developers build software.
Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Tame Impala and JENNIE’s “Dracula,” and Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen all move up in the top 10 of the Hot 100, but will any of their songs take over No. 1 from Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas”? Tetris Kelly: This is the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 for ...
Why it matters: Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for July... is making waves across platforms.
The Space Aquaculture Project at Okayama University of Science is an ambitious research initiative aimed at cultivating fish and crustaceans on the moon and Mars, which are expected to serve as food production bases for future space exploration. The project ultimately seeks to...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Netflix is expanding its relationship with hit YouTube creator Alan Chikin Chow, bringing his Alan’s Universe videos to the platform. Under the collaboration, members globally can watch new episodes dropping day-and-date with YouTube, alongside a library of Alan’s Universe epi...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
NowThis, the digital-first and social news outlet that targets Gen Z audiences, has hired producer Georgie Guinane as head of studio, L.A. In the new role, Guinane will lead NowThis’ Los Angeles studio, in charge of the company’s slate of original digital series. She reports d...
Variety reports: NowThis Hires Georgie Guinane as Head of L.A.... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
After Persona 3 Reload, it’s time to pit all our friends against each other
Kotaku reports: On Persona 3’s 20th Anniversary, Let’s Rank the... — this is generating hype in the community.
Paramount Skydance sharply criticized a coalition of 12 Democratic state attorneys general that sued to block the David Ellison-led company’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The lawsuit filed by the state AGs “distorts settled antitrust law and is based on a misrepresentat...
Variety reports: Paramount Blasts States’ Lawsuit Aimed at Blocking Warner... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Tiny Vinyl has released a tiny record player, crate, and display frame for its miniature singles. They're available at Target.
Why it matters: Hands-on with Tiny Vinyls new tiny record player reshapes the tech landscape.
The end is near and the clock is ticking. OnePlus is reportedly going to be shut down for good in the US and Europe markets as of this week.
Why it matters: OnePlus will reportedly officially shut down in the... reshapes the tech landscape.
Trump announced the U.S. will reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and will demand reimbursement on all other cargo shipped through the waterway.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
Sony will stop supporting physical game discs beginning in January 2028, and that news has not gone over well, even if it makes good business sense. Following that announcement, Sony's own Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that its high-profile upcoming game, God of War Laufey...
GameSpot reports: God Of War Laufey Will Be On A... — this is generating hype in the community.
EXCLUSIVE: Emily Meade (The Deuce, The Leftovers) and Mae Whitman (Good Girls, Parenthood) will co-lead Whisper Sisters, a single-camera half-hour comedy pilot from Corey Roederer that takes aim at the male-dominated world of Kentucky bourbon and moonshine. The pilot begins pr...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Baron Cohen has reportedly filmed an entirely new Ali G film in secret The post Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G shows up at Wimbledon following new movie rumours appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this shows where the music business is headed.
Mountain snow and meltwater from glaciers in the Himalayas determine how much water is available for drinking, farming and hydropower for millions of people in India, Pakistan, Nepal, China and Afghanistan.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
MSI Afterburner is soon getting a new heatmap in its V/F curve editor that shows the GPU's boosting behavior in real workloads.
The big picture: Upcoming MSI Afterburner update adds heatmap to V/F... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Developers can now install the fifth beta for several upcoming system updates, including iPadOS 26.6. Here are the details.
The big picture: Apple rolls beta 5 for iPadOS 26.6, tvOS... — is one to watch for the industry.
Federal bank regulators issued guidance Monday seeking to curb mortgages, auto loans and other consumer credit to immigrants without U.S. work authorization.
Why it matters: Trump administration urges banks to scrutinize lending to... signals changing business strategies.
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new macOS information stealer called CrashStealer that's capable of harvesting sensitive data from compromised systems. Unlike other information stealers that are built on AppleScript droppers or Objective-C-based wrappers, CrashSteale...
Bottom line from The Hacker News: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
The bill includes tribute acts representing Korn, Limp Bizkit, Deftones, System of a Down, Disturbed, Chevelle, and Sevendust. A Bunch of Tribute Bands Are Teaming Up for “The Nu-Metal Values Ozzfest Rehash Tour” Langdon Hickman
Why it matters: A Bunch of Tribute Bands Are Teaming Up... shows where the music business is headed.
Paramount hit back at an antitrust lawsuit filed Monday by 12 states seeking to block the company’s pending $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The suit “reflects a fundamentally flawed application of the antitrust laws and is wrong on both the facts and the la...
Why it matters: Paramount Says States’ Lawsuit Seeking To Block WBD... is generating industry buzz.
The pop icon's latest album is being widely lauded as her best album since the original "Confessions on a Dance Floor."
Why it matters: Madonna Earns 10th No. 1 Album With ‘Confessions... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Rumors have suggested the Galaxy Z Fold series would take a big step in removing the inner display crease left from folds past. A leaked video claims to show what the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra looks like without a crease.
Why it matters: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra display crease missing... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.
The big picture: Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car... — affects international relations.
One of the many marvels of the Roman world is that some of its buildings are still with us. But why have they lasted for so long when some relatively modern structures are in a state of decay after a few decades?
Why it matters: What one of Emperor Hadrian's latrines is telling... opens new research frontiers.
Responding to Musk accusing him of being a scammer, Altman said, "homeboy you're the one sellling [sic] public market investors on short-term space datacenters."
The big picture: Sam Altman’s space data center trash talk is... — is one to watch for the industry.
While iOS 27 is very much the new focus for pre-release software, Apple is still preparing iOS 26.6 as the next iPhone update. Apple has released the fifth iOS 26.6 developer beta. iOS 26.6 beta has been in testing since the end of May.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.
She backs Global Citizen's education fund, and asks France and Germany to join efforts to rebuild schools.
Why it matters: Shakira Urges More Global Support for Schools After... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Now rolling out to the Copilot Windows app, the new PC Insights skill can answer questions about your Windows system, settings, and more.
Why it matters: Windows questions? How Copilot can analyze your PC... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Some of the most meaningful changes during puberty may not happen in the body alone. They may also happen in conversation. A new University of Michigan study suggests that as Black girls move through puberty, conversations with their mothers become an important space for makin...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Researchers at the Department of Materials Engineering (MatE), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and collaborators have developed a new lightweight cast aluminum alloy that is both exceptionally strong and remarkably ductile, overcoming one of the biggest challenges in the s...
Why it matters: Zirconium tweak unlocks stronger cast aluminum alloy with... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The biggest smartphone makers keep on trucking in the face of component shortages and economic uncertainty.
Ars Technica reports: Apple and Samsung benefit as memory shortage pushes... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, Beholder: Conductor, Serial Cleaner, Parabellum: Siege of Legends, Foretales, Looking for Aliens, Townopolis, and more. Alongside the apps, we are t...
The big picture: Monday Android app deals and freebies: Turnip Boy... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Google and Microsoft have pulled ModHeader, a popular header-editing extension with roughly 1.6 million installs across Chrome and Edge, after researchers found a hidden browsing-history collector built into its official store version. The collector was dormant. An empty allo...
Why it matters: Google and Microsoft Pull ModHeader With 1.6 Million... highlights growing cyber threats.
A Tesla representative at a DC hearing said the vehicle is “an active product being built.” But its timeline isn’t clear.
The big picture: Tesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi — could change how developers build software.
Swing in fast and keep your opponents guessing!In this Character Guide, we break down Spider-Man’s speed, web-powered mobility and close-range pressure so you can zip around the fight and turn every opening into damage. Learn how to use Web Zip, wall movement, and web-shoot...
The big picture: MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls – Official Spider-Man Character... — is generating hype in the community.
Langley also becomes the first woman with three country songs in the chart’s top four spots simultaneously.
Billboard reports: Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Extends No. 1 Run... — this is making waves across platforms.
All five members of the band threw out a first pitch at the Orioles game versus the Kansas City Royals. Turnstile Take Over Baltimore Orioles Game on Night Honoring Hometown Hardcore Band: Watch Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
Running until 2035, the $250 billion spending target is attached to a goal of making 40% of Micron's DRAM in the U.S. by the mid-2030s.
Why it matters: Micron commits $500 million to GlobalWafers' Texas wafer... is one to watch for the industry.
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