This comes as investors took in strong earnings stateside, looking past weaker-than-expected economic data and threats of escalation in Iran.
Why it matters: Australia and Japan markets climb, looking past Iran... may shift market dynamics.
The independently owned complex, which became a center of the garage-rock scene in the 1990s, has been in the Zainea family for three generations.
Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Following the release of Apple’s earnings report for the second fiscal quarter of 2026, shares rose slightly in after-hours trading as the market digested the results and outlook for Q3 2026. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac reports: Apple stock sees slight bump following Q2 2026... — this could change how developers build software.
Artificial intelligence is transforming our world and financial services are no exception. AI is reshaping the personal banking sector, but where does it currently stand on gender parity, transparency, and fairness?
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A class action claimed the platform's recommendations are secretly sold for money, but a judge now says users waive their right to sue when they sign up.
Why it matters: Spotify Users Can’t Sue Over Discovery Mode ‘Payola’... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Tokyo's Haneda Airport is beginning a trial of humanoid robots in airport ground services amid chronic labor challenges and a rapidly ageing workforce.
The big picture: Japan Airlines begins humanoid robot trials at Tokyo's... — reflects a broader economic trend.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said there is no evidence that a Secret Service shot during the incident was the victim of friendly fire.
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Some of the most powerful state attorneys general in the nation just got eclipsed by five regular citizens in a move to put the brakes on Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery. “The April 23, 2026, stockholder vote materially changed the posture of the proposed acquisi...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Moonshot AI releases FlashKDA, a high-performance implementation of Kimi Delta Attention that plugs directly into the flash-linear-attention ecosystem — and benchmarks show it's meaningfully faster. The post Moonshot AI Open-Sources FlashKDA: CUTLASS Kernels for Kimi Delta Att...
MarkTechPost reports: Moonshot AI Open-Sources FlashKDA: CUTLASS Kernels for Kimi... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.
The agency said staff members who had been let go or placed on administrative leave were now needed to prepare for hurricanes and the World Cup.
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The Peanuts gang also hits the chart with the No. 4 arrival of Vince Guaraldi’s It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown / Charlie Brown’s All Stars.
Billboard reports: ‘Bluey’ Bounds Onto Kid Albums Chart With Orchestral... — this is making waves across platforms.
Rapid advances in AI for coding and chatbots doesn't change the timeline for getting self-driving vehicles on the road, industry executives in China said.
CNBC reports: China’s self-driving truck leaders say AI breakthroughs won’t... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Padilla thought our 2026 Women of the Year -- HUNTR/X's EJAE, AUDREY NUNA & REI AMI -- would win instead... three years before KPop Demon Hunters even came out.
Billboard reports: Olivia Rodrigo Finds Out Ashley Padilla Was ‘Betting... — this is making waves across platforms.
Apple saw more demand for the iPhone 17 and MacBook Neo than it was expecting and suggests the RAM shortage could hit prices on new stock.
The big picture: Apple Expects 'Significantly Higher Memory Costs' to Impact... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards have announced the shortlist for the 2026 edition, which spans the categories of fiction, non-fiction, animation, student, and future format. The chosen filmmakers will join an exclusive program of interactive sessions and masterclasses at the ...
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Stephen Merritt and Robin Pecknold played the 1999 track together live on the East Village Radio show “Elia Vs.”
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Microsoft Research's World-R1 Uses Reinforcement Learning to Force 3D Consistency Into Text-to-Video Models The post Microsoft Research’s World-R1 Uses Flow-GRPO and 3D-Aware Rewards to Inject Geometric Consistency Into Wan 2.1 Without Architectural Changes appeared first on M...
MarkTechPost reports: Microsoft Research’s World-R1 Uses Flow-GRPO and 3D-Aware Rewards... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.
What people see on screen can shape what they do off it. When actors such as James Dean and Marlon Brando lit cigarettes in 1950s rebel films, smoking came to signify cool, defiance and desire for an entire generation.
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Outbound will release three days earlier to avoid decimation.
PC Gamer reports: Subnautica 2 is the latest behemoth to mess... — this is generating hype in the community.
Those unfamiliar with the popular anime franchise “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” may be disappointed to learn that goopy substances are pretty much absent from the series’ second standalone movie “Tears of the Azure Sea.” For the uninitiated, the title seems to prom...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Apple introduced incoming CEO John Ternus to Wall Street on its quarterly earnings call—and forecast great results for Q3.
Why it matters: Tim Cook reveals the advice he gave Apple’s... hints at where the money is moving.
Dell's new 24-inch AiO is a compact, easy-to-use desktop with reliable performance and great speakers, but some expected limitations.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road was named Best Play of the 2025-2026 season by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle tonight for the Broadway staging starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Scott Rudin and Barry Diller. The awar...
Deadline reports: New York Critics Give Awards To Scott Rudin... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton on Thursday released his five-point plan to revive California’s sagging film and television industry, noting, “The lights are literally going out in Hollywood.” A former Fox News host who announced his governor bid a year ago, Hi...
Deadline reports: GOP Governor Hopeful Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The lawsuit looks to block the merger, arguing it will lead to higher prices, reduced choice and fewer productions in violation of antitrust laws.
Why it matters: Paramount Sued By Subscribers Over Warner Bros., Skydance... could reshape the box office conversation.
The latest hockey romance offering, centered around a college hockey team, is set to premiere on Prime Video in May.
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February 12: Happinet is making Brigandine Abyss for Nintendo Switch 2, the company revealed today. It’s launching later in 2026. Brigandine Abyss is a new fantasy war strategy RPG. With the game, players will experience the story of a powerful empire scheming to conquer the c...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
BBC World reports: China scraps tariffs for all but one African... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
The trio's Colombian pride is all over the booming reggaeton track and its accompanying video
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As Olivia Rodrigo pulls double-duty to make her Saturday Night Live hosting debut this weekend, along with her third time musical guest, she’s hyping fans up for the episode with Ashley Padilla. On Thursday, the 3x Grammy winner appeared in a new promo for her episode of the N...
Deadline reports: Olivia Rodrigo Chokes Out Ashley Padilla In ‘SNL’... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Cook warned that Apple is facing supply-chain headwinds from RAMageddon that could impact its business.
Why it matters: As Tim Cook steps down, Apple hit record... is one to watch for the industry.
Subscription billing fintech Skio sold to its competitor Recharge in what was a healthy exit, according to its founder and former CEO.
TechCrunch reports: Y Combinator alum Skio sells for $105M cash,... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Broadnax was executed on April 30 after courts rejected filings related to lyrics, the racial makeup of his jury, and a new confession
Rolling Stone reports: James Broadnax Executed After Being Sentenced to Death... — this shows where the music business is headed.
The blockbuster star tells The Hollywood Reporter how sobriety has made him a better person, preferring authentic podcast interviews over press junkets and why he’s so impressed by Nolan (“He’s over every piece of creative”).
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It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Why it matters: Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
In fact, it was the best March quarter in company history, and Apple stock jumped 4% in after-hours trading.
The big picture: Apple delivers a nearly perfect quarter, with a... — may shift market dynamics.
Researchers from the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Fritz Haber Institute and Freie Universität Berlin have revealed the arrangement of water molecules at the interface between liquid water and air. Their findings help to better understand interfacial chemistry, which...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
As digital tools become more common in teamwork, many organizations hope they can help teams collaborate more effectively. But a new study suggests that some uses of tools—such as providing real-time feedback on collaboration via specific metrics—do not necessarily improve how...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
“You can be a supporter of MAHA and not agree with every facet of it,” Dr. Nicole Saphier said last year in an exclusive interview
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The pop singer took the witness stand to deny that he owes writing or producing royalties to musician Matthew Spatola.
The big picture: Jason Derulo Testifies at ‘Savage Love’ Trial, Says... — shows where the music business is headed.
Apple’s spending on research and development hit an all-time high in the company’s latest quarterly results, reflecting an industry-wide continued push into AI development. Here are the details. more…
Why it matters: Apple’s R&D spending hits new record as AI... is one to watch for the industry.
Though four-time Grammy award winner Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye might be best known for his swoon-worthy singing voice, lately Tesfaye has been posting more about his video game career than his singing one. According to Polygon, the latest game Tesfaye's been working through is...
GameSpot reports: The Weeknd Just Fumbled Persona 5 Royal's Hottest... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Deadline’s Reality TV Summit is launching tomorrow with the best and brightest in the unscripted television industry. The full lineup has been set with Andy Cohen kicking things off with a keynote Q&A. See the full lineup below, which includes executives from all the major str...
The big picture: Deadline’s Reality TV Summit: More Top Names Added,... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
“We felt like, ‘Well, then this is a privilege for the writers to take some creative license and to choose hope — to choose hope for our rendering of the story, to choose hope for our audience, and to choose hope for John and Carolyn,’” Connor Hines said at a FYC event in New ...
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The actor, writer, director and producer warns audiences that he’s “about to go on a run of just the dumbest shit you've ever seen in your entire life. I hope you left your brains at home.”
The big picture: Jonah Hill Teases New Kristen Wiig Comedy ‘Cut... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
World of Warcraft continues to expand its real money shop offers, with developer Blizzard now selling home exteriors for $40.Housing is WoW's latest and greatest new feature, having arrived in full with the MMO's recent Midnight expansion (though players who preordered Midnigh...
GameSpot reports: World Of Warcraft Just Got Its Most Expensive... — this is generating hype in the community.
While the world is a big place, humans are making greater and greater demands on the same areas of land. "This means that, unless we use the same land to serve multiple needs and coordinate this effort through planning, it is unlikely that we will have enough land for conserva...
The big picture: Integrated land planning could ease food, energy and... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The online retailer offers everything you need to stay healthy, and is even giving users $50 off their first month
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A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
BBC Business reports: Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Anthropic is asking investors to submit allocations for the AI company’s latest fundraise within the next 48 hours, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The big picture: Sources: Anthropic potential $900B+ valuation round could happen... — is one to watch for the industry.
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.
Why it matters: 'There were letters I didn't want to open':... signals changing business strategies.
The Emmy winner, who has worked on ‘Deadwood,’ ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Landman,’ ‘1923’ and ‘1883,’ details her bout with colon cancer and why she expressed gratitude to her disease: “Cancer, thank you.”
Hollywood Reporter reports: Costume Designer Janie Bryant Battled Colon Cancer While... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Director Andy Serkis says Viggo Mortensen has no hard feelings towards Jamie Dornan after Dornan took over the role of Aragorn for the upcoming “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Serkis appeared on the “Happy, Sad, Confused” podcast in an episode released on Thursday an...
Variety reports: Andy Serkis Says Viggo Mortensen is ‘Thrilled’ with... — this is generating industry buzz.
The "Oops!…I Did It Again" singer was charged with a single misdemeanor on Thursday after she was arrested in March and entered rehab this month.
The big picture: Britney Spears Charged With DUI Involving Drugs and... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The actor has described his absence as a ‘disappointment’ The post Why isn’t Adrian Grenier’s Nate in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’? appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this could define this era of music.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1777 on May 01 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1777 on... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The first race in the United States this season goes from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, May 3. Here's how to watch for free.
Why it matters: F1 Miami Grand Prix 2026: Where to Watch... could define this era of music.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1055 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 01 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 01 — this could define this era of music.
Tim Cook, who will pass Apple’s CEO baton to John Ternus September 1, brought the executive along to the company’s earnings call today to say a quick hello. “We have an incredible roadmap ahead. And while you’re not going to get me to talk about the details of that roadmap, su...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Each animal species has an optimal temperature at which it can metabolize food and its immune system can best fight off pathogens.
Phys.org reports: Heat and cold alter how animals fight disease.... — this opens new research frontiers.
Okay, I am not a lawyer so I only understood about half of what just happened. But I am fairly sure, given the context, that Elon Musk's lawyers may have just fucked up big. Jared "James Brickhouse" Birchall, Musk's finance guy and all-around fixer, took the stand after Musk t...
Why it matters: The craziest part of Musk v. Altman happened... reshapes the tech landscape.
Steve Hilton, the Trump-endorsed candidate for California governor, joined in calls on Thursday for an unlimited state subsidy for film and TV production. Joined by Gloria Romero, who is running for lieutenant governor, Hilton unveiled his proposal outside the shuttered Cinera...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.
Why it matters: US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose... demands attention beyond borders.
There has been violence outside hospital in Alice Springs, where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
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Ella Langley performs Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit, “Choosin’ Texas,” at Billboard Women In Music 2026. At the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday night (April 29), Billboard Women in Music 2026 is honoring EJAE, REI AMI, AUDREY NUNA, Kehlani, Teyana Taylor, Ella Langley, Thalia,...
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
A century after their discovery, cosmic rays—particles of extreme energy originating from the far reaches of the universe—remain a mystery to scientists. The DAMPE (Dark Matter Particle Explorer) space telescope is tackling this phenomenon, particularly investigating the role ...
The big picture: DAMPE satellite reveals cosmic rays share spectral break... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Long an emblem of the summer road trip, squashed bugs on the car have become less numerous over the years, many people say—causing concern about the health of the world's insect populations.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
As Zach Cregger prepares to unleash his take on the Resident Evil franchise, he’s introducing a new character to Raccoon City. The horror writer and director, whose Resident Evil movie premieres Sept. 18 in theaters, recently explained why he chose to create an original charac...
The big picture: Zach Cregger Explains Austin Abrams’ ‘Resident Evil’ Character... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Derulo is battling accusations he owes credit to guitarist-producer Matthew Spatola for work on the chart-topping song
Why it matters: Jason Derulo Testifies Guitarist ‘Created Absolutely Nothing’ on... taps into a cultural moment.
The pop star entered a treatment facility earlier in April.
Why it matters: Britney Spears Charged With Driving Under the Influence... shows where the music business is headed.
Host Keke Palmer performs “Text Message Unsent” at Billboard Women In Music 2026. At the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday night (April 29), Billboard Women in Music 2026 is honoring EJAE, REI AMI, AUDREY NUNA, Kehlani, Teyana Taylor, Ella Langley, Thalia, Zara Larsson, Laufey...
Billboard reports: Keke Palmer Performs ‘Text Message Unsent’ | Billboard... — this is making waves across platforms.
Climate change threatens to cause increasingly extreme and variable temperature swings, affecting everything from urban infrastructure to global food supplies. In the animal kingdom, the hardest hit may be the youngest and smallest songbirds, according to new research.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Directed by Andy Serkis, this baffling adaptation of the revolutionary fable by George Orwell is just... woof. (No idea how the script was written by the dude who made "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," either.)
The big picture: ‘Animal Farm’ Review: His Serkis, His Monkeys — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said today that the company is seeking refunds for duties it paid under tariffs Donald Trump announced last year, which the Supreme Court recently ruled unconstitutional. Here are the details. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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The big picture: 9to5Mac Daily: April 30, 2026 – OpenAI smartphone,... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The DOE loan was previously set to support two phases of production for a total of 400,000 units annually.
CNBC reports: Rivian renegotiates DOE loan down to $4.5 billion,... — this hints at where the money is moving.
The president's executive order expands retirement account access for workers and will be integrated with the Saver's Match.
CNBC reports: Trump signs executive order expanding retirement account access... — this signals changing business strategies.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said he only sees two sectors in the market these days — the data center stocks and everything else.
Why it matters: Jim Cramer says the market’s biggest winners all... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too.
TechCrunch reports: Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs — this could change how developers build software.
The "dedicated gaming experience" for WIndows 11 is now rolling out in "select markets."
The big picture: The new 'Xbox mode' for Windows 11 has... — may set a new standard for the genre.
EXCLUSIVE: For much of her life, Emily Grodin, a non-speaking autistic woman, could not communicate verbally with those around her. Then access to an assisted typing device changed everything. The remarkable story of Grodin and the flowering of her ability to communicate is to...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
On May 4, Meta and New Mexico square off in court over injunctive relief requested by the NM Attorney General.
The big picture: Meta’s threat to quit New Mexico ‘is showing... — signals changing business strategies.
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have teamed up for their collaborative song “Bring Your Love,” the lead single off the former’s upcoming album “Confessions II.” Madonna takes first verse duties before passing it to Carpenter on the single, which has touches of house and disco. “...
Why it matters: Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Hit the Dance Floor... is generating industry buzz.
The HBO Max hospital drama records its eighth straight week of more than a billion minutes of watch time.
The big picture: Streaming Ratings: ‘The Pitt’ Hits No. 1 Overall... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The official launch trailer is here for inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories. The cozy slice-of-life game, which has players running a small-town convenience store, has arrived on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. You can find various details int he following Nintendo eShop des...
Nintendo Everything reports: inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories launch trailer –... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
A research lab in Washington State tracks ecological changes in a warming climate and provides scientific guidance for forest managers. It is one of 57 such facilities being shuttered.
The big picture: Forest Service Research Labs Are Closing — advances our understanding of the world.
The studio was impacted by recent Disney layoffs, and let go members of its visual development team, including 16-year veteran Andy Park, whom the 'Ant-Man' actress shouted out in a recent Instagram video.
Why it matters: Evangeline Lilly Slams Marvel Studios Layoffs, Says Artists... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The mission is dull and witless, and the promised "evidence" of sabotage against developer Build a Rocket Boy utterly fails to materialize.
The big picture: I played the MindsEye mission about the alleged... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The collaborative effort arrives after Madonna and Carpenter debuted the track together during the latter's Coachella set. Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Join Forces on New Song “Bring Your Love”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
The big picture: Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Join Forces on New... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute have broken a longstanding barrier by managing to send single photons—that can't be copied or split and thus are secure—in the network of optical fibers we already have. This opens up a broad range of applications relying on secure quant...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
One creator forced open a door that wasn't supposed to exist. Now the question is whether anyone else can walk through it.
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Russia launched its Soyuz 5 medium-lift rocket for the first time ever on Thursday (April 30), and things apparently went well.
Space.com reports: Russia's new homegrown Soyuz 5 rocket aces debut... — this opens new research frontiers.
The iOS 26.4.2 update is actually a big deal for privacy, even for people who use other messaging apps.
Why it matters: Apple Plugs Security Hole That Enabled FBI to... is one to watch for the industry.
When naming literally anything, great consideration should be taken in the act of doing so. It's the first scene setter, and a bad name can make you click away quite easily in this fast paced digital age. Yet there I was, humbly scrolling through Social Media Name, when I saw ...
Why it matters: A plumber's worst nightmare and man's best friend... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Enhance your privacy while surfing the web, stream foreign Netflix libraries, unblock regional sports and avoid mobile traffic shaping with the best iPhone VPNs.
CNET reports: Best VPN for iPhone 2026: Boost Your Privacy... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Apple today provided its guidance for the June quarter of fiscal 2026, outlining expectations for revenue growth, margins, and key business trends amid the ongoing memory shortage. Here are the details. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
On its quarterly earnings call today, Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed the ongoing supply shortages for Apple’s pro desktop Macs. Many configurations of Mac mini and Mac Studio are completely out of stock at Apple Stores online. Cook said customer interest in agentic AI use cas...
Why it matters: Apple says supply constraints for Mac mini and... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Six years after her last role, Goldie Hawn is considering another return to acting and another onscreen family reunion. The Oscar winner recently noted that daughter Kate Hudson has brought up the idea of writing a script for the two of them to star in together, admitting it w...
The big picture: Goldie Hawn & Kate Hudson Have “Thought A... — is generating industry buzz.
A lot of time in games like Assassin's Creed or Horizon Zero Dawn I'm just rolling from one patch of tall grass to another and I'm getting bored
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The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.
Bottom line from BBC Business: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. T...
Why it matters: Emmy Predictions: 41 Category-Expansion With Netflix, HBO Max... signals where Hollywood is headed.
As a blockbuster biopic and new music return them to the zeitgeist, a look at the brief, uneasy period when the two megastars tried to share the same space
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Conventional spontaneous Raman spectroscopy of interfacial molecules typically requires plasmonic or electronic enhancement, limiting accessible systems. A nonlinear coherent Raman method now enables direct, high sensitivity detection without such requirements.
Why it matters: Optical design unlocks direct Raman detection of ångström-scale... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
On July 29, 2025, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake occurred near the Kamchatka Peninsula. It was so powerful that it ranks as the sixth-largest earthquake ever recorded by modern instruments. Using this giant earthquake as a learning opportunity, researchers at Tohoku University's I...
The big picture: Why Kamchatka's magnitude 8.8 earthquake brought a smaller... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Trump also said he was not inclined to wear a bulletproof vest, as some people have suggested after the arrest of a gunman over the weekend.
The big picture: Trump says 'I don't think about' another assassination... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The move came after Democratic lawmakers asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to prohibit event contracts on elections, war and military actions.
The big picture: U.S. senators ban themselves from prediction markets trading — reflects a broader economic trend.
The limitations of UEFN were on full display at a studio lot in Los Angeles.
PC Gamer reports: Fortnite's new partnered Star Wars games were not... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 1, No. 584.
CNET reports: Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers... — this could change how developers build software.
Highlighting standout underground metal releases each month. Mining Metal: Ain Sof Aur, Astral Spectre, Devoid of Thought, Lynx, Nagött, Ordh, Scimitar, Ultha Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
Tiny plankton shells used to reconstruct past polar ocean temperatures may contain two different chemical stories, a new study by iC3 researchers has found. The work shows that Neogloboquadrina pachyderma, a key species in polar climate archives, can grow an outer shell crust ...
The big picture: Tiny fossil shells hold two chemical signals that... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
ChatGPT remains the top downloaded app on the App Store, and it sounds like OpenAI will launch a new iPhone app soon. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. T...
Why it matters: Emmys: Supporting Actress (Limited) — Cailee Spaeny, Linda... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Roblox's daily active users continued to slip last quarter due in part to its rollout of age checks on its platform. According to its latest earnings report, Roblox currently has 132 million daily active users globally, down from 144 million at the end of last year, which was ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.
As if the multiple bomb threats targeting its premiere — impelling a pack of bomb-sniffing dogs, boosted security, and a SWAT team — weren’t enough, “Leaving Neverland,” Dan Reed’s devastating documentary examining Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s child sexual-abuse allegatio...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
The Trump administration says the cities shouldn’t be penalized for unhealthy air because pollution can blow in from abroad. Some experts say that’s preposterous.
NY Times Science reports: Smog in Phoenix and Salt Lake City? The... — this opens new research frontiers.
Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings call included a notable addition this time around, as incoming CEO John Ternus joined the discussion alongside current CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh. Here are the details. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
Extracellular vesicles, or EVs, are tiny membrane-bound particles released by nearly all cells. They carry proteins, RNA, lipids, and other biological cargo that reflect the condition of their parent cells. Because EVs circulate in blood, urine, and other body fluids, scientis...
Phys.org reports: Single-vesicle profiling could push liquid biopsies toward everyday... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
As rain falls, lurking within stormwater runoff are hidden microplastics, polluting the water sources they drain into. Even though microplastics originate in urban environments such as cities, existing data sets focus on marine and coastal areas. Without data sources on microp...
The big picture: Standardized runoff dataset could improve forecasts of urban... — opens new research frontiers.
The vote comes a week after a U.S. special forces soldier was charged with using classified information to bet on the January capture of Venezuela's then-president, Nicolas Maduro,
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
Elon Musk spent three days testifying as the first witness in his trial against OpenAI.
The big picture: Elon Musk's 7 biggest stumbles on the stand... — could change how developers build software.
Jesse Armstrong, the creator and executive producer behind HBO’s “Succession,” has been added to the list of speakers at this year’s Banff World Media Festival. The writer, whose credits also include the HBO film “Mountainhead,” will conduct a keynote at the fest, to be modera...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Middle East investors account for roughly a quarter of global AI investments over the next 5 years, said Jack Selby, managing director of Thiel Capital.
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