Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors weighed fresh doubts over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
The big picture: Asia markets trade mixed as investors weigh Trump’s... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Right now, every AI model you've ever used works the same way. You talk, it listens. It responds, you listen. Thinking Machines is trying to change that by building a model that processes your input and generates a response at the same time, so it's more like a phone call than...
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Oil prices rose Tuesday amid concerns over a prolonged Middle East conflict after President Trump's comments that the ceasefire with Iran is on "life support"
The big picture: Oil prices extend gains as Trump comments diminish... — hints at where the money is moving.
A special emergency episode of the podcast will debut on May 13.
Why it matters: Colbert Discusses Fate of Late Night With Kimmel,... is generating industry buzz.
Taiwan's Taiex and South Korea's Kospi stock markets have been seeing record breaking rallies. The stunning surge leaves experts wondering if this growth hinges largely on a few AI-linked semiconductor giants.
The big picture: Asia's trillion-dollar titans are powering — and distorting... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
The star-studded finale featured guest mentor Alicia Keys, who performed alongside the top contestants.
Why it matters: ‘American Idol’ Crowns Season 24 Winner in Star-Studded... taps into a cultural moment.
“Controversially, I like Blur more … that is why I have no idea,” Lucia said.
Billboard reports: The Wiggles Admit They Don’t Really Know Oasis:... — this could define this era of music.
Israel passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.
Bottom line from BBC World: this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the Season 24 finale of ABC’s American Idol. Hannah Harper has been crowned the winner of American Idol Season 24. Tonight’s live three-hour season finale delivered an unforgettable night of music as audiences voted in favor of H...
Why it matters: ‘American Idol’ Crowns Season 24 Winner reflects evolving audience tastes.
Isotope analysis of gas from geothermal springs in Zambia could show that a new continental rift is forming, scientists say. Unexpectedly high helium isotope ratios indicate that a weakness in Earth's crust has broken through to reach the mantle beneath. This rift could eventu...
The big picture: New tectonic plate boundary could be forming in... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation is no longer credible.
BBC World reports: China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says... — this has global implications.
The search for Earth 2.0 has begun in earnest. But there's a huge variety of exoplanets out there, so narrowing down the search to focus valuable telescope time on only the best candidates is critical. One variable of a planet that will have a huge impact on its habitability i...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Coffee Talk Tokyo will have a physical release on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, according to retailer listings. Stores list it for September 4, 2026. PM Studios will be distributing. Note that the Nintendo Switch 2 version will be offered on a full cartridge. It will not...
Why it matters: Coffee Talk Tokyo reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver are reuniting for a special video episode of their erstwhile podcast Strike Force Five, the quintet of late-night hosts announced during their joint appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “Emer...
Why it matters: Late-Night Hosts Announce New ‘Strike Force Five’ Special... is generating industry buzz.
Birds of prey and vultures (raptors) play a vital role in ecosystems, both as top predators and key scavengers. However, compared to many other bird species, raptor populations are declining faster. This is because they need large areas to live in, have low population densitie...
The big picture: Birds of prey in South Africa are in... — advances our understanding of the world.
The co-creator, co-writer, executive producer and star details the plot points of episode 8, and shares how she’s processing a goodbye to her beloved creation: “I’ll miss her. I know she’s here, I have access to her, but it’s sad.”
Hollywood Reporter reports: Lisa Kudrow on ‘The Comeback’ Finale and Saying... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
The big picture: Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use... — has global implications.
The U.S. and Chinese presidents are scheduled to gather in Beijing on Thursday and Friday amid a packed week of diplomatic meetings.
Why it matters: Five things to watch in Asia as Trump... hints at where the money is moving.
Identifying and analyzing climate risks is a necessary function of governments, but researchers at Adelaide University's Environment Institute argue such processes will not lead to effective action without taking additional steps to understand which risks are considered unacce...
Why it matters: Algal bloom crisis shows climate risks need evaluative... advances our understanding of the world.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert ends on May 21. Here’s how to stream all the remaining shows without cable
Rolling Stone reports: How to Watch ‘The Late Show With Stephen... — this is making waves across platforms.
The cost of SSDs, RAM, and other PC components has skyrocketed, but Best Buy is offering an impressive 65% discount on the 4TB WD Black SN850X.
Why it matters: Best Buy is selling this 4TB WD Black... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Currently in early testing mode, Low Latency Profile is expected to boost the speed of Windows 11 apps, menus, flyouts, and more.
ZDNet reports: Windows 11's new Low Latency Profile may give... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Instead of pressing buttons on your monitor or hunting through your Windows settings, here's how you can now adjust your display directly from the system tray - plus other new PowerToys perks.
ZDNet reports: Microsoft PowerToys now lets you control your monitor... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Can AI really watch video, or does it just fake it? I tested my favorite AI tools on YouTube clips and local files to find the best.
Why it matters: I compared how Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude can... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The hour-long special seeks to reveal what happened when the late fitness guru vanished from the public eye, sparking years of speculation about his well-being.
The big picture: ‘The Mystery of Richard Simmons:’ Where to Watch... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche says intimacy coordinators are not the sole component prerequisite for a good performance. In a new interview with The Guardian tied to the release of her vérité documentary In-I In Motion, the Parisian-born director and performer was ask...
Why it matters: Juliette Binoche Says It’s “Not As Simple As... is generating industry buzz.
In early phases of drug development, new active substances are tested in animals—alongside numerous other experimental methods. Researchers face a dilemma: on the one hand, for ethical reasons, they aim to keep the number of animals used in an experiment as low as possible. On...
The big picture: Generative AI may significantly reduce the number of... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
SAG-AFTRA’s national board is recommending the guild’s latest contract with the major studios to its full membership for ratification. The board “decisively” approved the deal, tentatively sealed earlier this month, on Monday, per the union. SAG-AFTRA did not specify how the v...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Trump said Monday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai would be among the issues at the summit in Beijing.
The big picture: Trump puts Taiwan arms sales, Hong Kong jailed... — signals changing business strategies.
The agreement, reached May 2, also raises minimum rates by 3 percent annually and gives the union the right to bargain on behalf of choreographers.
Hollywood Reporter reports: New AI Protections and a Merged Pension Plan:... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The SAG-AFTRA board on Monday approved its four-year contract with the major studios, which includes a plan to merge the union’s two pension funds on Jan. 1, 2028. The board voted 89% in favor of recommending the deal, which now goes to the membership for a ratification vote. ...
The big picture: SAG-AFTRA Contract Includes Controversial Merger of Pension Funds — signals where Hollywood is headed.
A recent study published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology documented skeletal changes linked to scurvy in Late Holocene archaeological sites in California (500 BCE–1834 CE). The change observed shows the cascading impacts of dietary practices on skeletal develo...
Phys.org reports: Scurvy's skeletal fingerprint found in California's Late Holocene... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu and Flex CEO Revathi Advaithi were also presented with awards at the downtown Los Angeles event that’s previously been dubbed “the Asian Met Gala.”
Why it matters: Inside Gold Gala 2026: Jet Li, Priyanka Chopra... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Did you use an Android phone with a mobile service plan in the last nine years? You could receive up to $100.
Why it matters: Android Owners: You Could Get Part of Google's... reshapes the tech landscape.
OpenAI has launched a cybersecurity initiative called Daybreak, powered by GPT-5.5 and Codex Security.
Engadget reports: Daybreak is OpenAI's response to Anthropic's Claude Mythos — this could change how developers build software.
Float like a butterfly, sting like much more than a bee.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Muhammad Ali’s Widow Touts Late Boxer’s “Package” to... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The radio company forecast growth in podcast revenue and political ad spending later this year.
The big picture: iHeartMedia Revenue Up Nearly 10% on Podcast Business... — shows where the music business is headed.
It wouldn’t be a roast without the Roastmaster General. Jeff Ross came out guns blazing at Netflix’s live skewering of Kevin Hart, the second installment in a series of “GOAT” roasts that was hosted by Shane Gillis. Former roastee Tom Brady, Dwayne Johnson, Katt Williams and m...
Why it matters: Jeff Ross on the ‘Real Tension’ Behind the... is generating industry buzz.
The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".
BBC World reports: Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life... — this affects international relations.
Not long after Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing took the reading world by storm when it arrived in May 2023, the book was optioned for a television series adaptation. The news came just before the second book in The Empyrean series Iron Flame published in November 2023. The show re...
Why it matters: Everything We Know About The ‘Fourth Wing’ TV... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The nods span categories across photography, feature writing & culture news.
Billboard reports: Billboard Receives 7 Nominations for the 2026 L.A.... — this could define this era of music.
We’ve been waiting a long time for this one, but Nintendo just provided the release date for the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Mineru Construct amiibo. It’s slated for September 17, 2026. The Mineru Construct amiibo has articulated arms that can be moved around. Nintendo says th...
Why it matters: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Mineru Construct... is generating hype in the community.
They’ll receive the honor on June 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Why it matters: Nettwerk Music Group Founders Terry McBride & Mark... shows where the music business is headed.
Researchers led by Dr. Changmin Ahn and Prof. Jungwon Kim at KAIST, in collaboration with Prof. Hansuek Lee, have demonstrated a chip-scale photonic approach for generating ultralow-noise and highly stable microwave and millimeter-wave signals based on optical frequency combs ...
Phys.org reports: Chip-scale photonic approach achieves ultralow-noise microwave and millimeter-wave... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Invasive woody plants present a major ecological challenge in eastern U.S. forests by outcompeting native species and spreading quickly, forming dense thickets that crowd out native plants and disrupt ecosystems. Land managers have tried, with some success, to use prescribed f...
Phys.org reports: Why prescribed fire often fails: Scorched invasive shrubs... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
WhatsApp is continuing its Liquid Glass redesign on iOS, with the latest TestFlight build revealing work on updated message reactions and context menus. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac reports: WhatsApp beta previews Liquid Glass changes for message... — this could change how developers build software.
The holiday family comedy The Man with the Bag, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson, will bow December 2 on Prime Video. The announcement was made at the Prime Video upfronts being held in New York Directed by Adam Shankman and also starring Awkwafina, the film re...
Why it matters: Holiday Comedy ‘Man With The Bag’ Starring Arnold... reflects evolving audience tastes.
I recently lost one of my cocker spaniels, Bobbi. She was fit, healthy and active, but had a catastrophic diagnosis of oral melanoma two months before I had to make the decision that anyone with deeply loved pets dreads.
The big picture: Pet loss is difficult for people—what about for... — opens new research frontiers.
The latest add-a-line deal nets you a free Galaxy S26, Galaxy Watch 8, and Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablet from the carrier.
The big picture: Verizon will give you a free Samsung Galaxy... — is one to watch for the industry.
Brett Goldstein stars as an escort in one show, and Hannah Waddingham is a professional killer in another.
Why it matters: Prime Video Shoots for Assassins and Steamy Titles... reshapes the tech landscape.
Amazon clearly spared no expense with their Upfront as celebrated DJ and record producer Diplo warmed up the crowd for the streamer’s evening event. Kacey Musgraves soon followed with performance of Dry Spell and Butterflies that reminded the crowd that this is no longer your ...
Why it matters: Amazon Upfront: Here’s What Happened At Beacon Theater... is generating industry buzz.
Amazon made its pitch to advertisers at their annual upfront presentation in New York on Wednesday, with the TV arm of the e-commerce giant packing in the star power once again. Like the great Steve Aoki last year, Diplo got the crowd warmed up with a rousing DJ set that actua...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
Robinhood files confidentially for its second venture fund, this time targeting growth and early-stage startups.
TechCrunch reports: Riding an AI rally, Robinhood preps second retail... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Two newly published studies by Colleen M. Berryessa, associate professor at the Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice, examine how expressions of remorse are interpreted in the legal system and how those interpretations can contribute to unequal outcomes.
Why it matters: New research examines 'remorse bias' in legal decision-making adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The pop phenom knows that anything that feels like a breakthrough could be a blip — but this one might truly stick
The big picture: Zara Larsson Is Making Sure ‘Midnight Sun’ Is... — could define this era of music.
Michael B. Jordan was among the closing acts at Amazon’s upfront presentation to advertisers Monday at the Beacon Theatre in New York. And this particular appearance was not about the Oscar winner’s next big acting gig, but about his growing role as a producer. Towards the end...
Variety reports: Michael B. Jordan Unveils Amazon TV Slate, Including... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Amazon MGM Studios‘ adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling novel Fourth Wing is moving forward with a series order by Prime Video. Series executive producer and newly minted Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan made the announcement onstage at the Amazon upfront presentation Mond...
Why it matters: ‘Fourth Wing’ Gets Amazon Series Order From Outlier... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The project based on Rebecca Yarros' best-selling fantasy novel cycle, which includes Michael B. Jordan among its executive producers, has been in development for more than two years.
The big picture: ‘Fourth Wing’ Series a Go at Prime Video — could reshape the box office conversation.
Get ready, riders: The long-gestating “Fourth Wing” TV adaptation has been ordered to series at Amazon’s Prime Video. Based on the best-selling “The Empyrean” romantasy book series from author Rebecca Yarros, “Fourth Wing” is set inside the brutal world of Basgiath War College...
Why it matters: ‘Fourth Wing’ TV Series Ordered at Amazon could reshape the box office conversation.
It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.
Why it matters: US in closely-guarded talks to open new bases... could reshape the global order.
The former OpenAI chief scientist may be estranged from the company, but he still came to its defense as he testified on Monday.
Why it matters: Ilya Sutskever Stands by His Role in Sam... is one to watch for the industry.
The White House has reportedly confirmed that Apple CEO Tim Cook will be among the executives accompanying President Trump on his trip to China this week. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac reports: Tim Cook among CEOs confirmed for President Trump’s... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The Association of Music Offices launches with 14 government music offices, community organizations and industry partners.
Billboard reports: Trade Group to Strengthen Local Music Ecosystems in... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The candid-camera sitcom, created by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, will return after ‘Corporate Retreat’ premiered in March.
The big picture: ‘Jury Duty’ Renewed for Third Season at Prime... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
With a small blue crane, four researchers hoist a cylindrical fuel cell, which looks like a stack of flattened silver and gold soda cans bundled together, into the air and lower it into a rectangular cart on wheels. A tangle of tubes and wires spirals away from the system, whe...
Why it matters: NASA fuel cell tests pave way for energy... advances our understanding of the world.
Dark matter particles could be mediators of the interaction between electrons and atomic nuclei, as shown by a study conducted by junior group leader, Dr. Konstantin Gaul, Dr. Lei Cong, and Professor Dr. Dmitry Budker, of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), Helmholtz In...
Why it matters: Unexplored interactions between electrons and atomic nuclei shed... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Amazon is searching for more unsuspecting do-gooders after renewing comedy Jury Duty for a third season. This comes after the show just streamed its second season this year, with Anthony Norman joining Ronald Gladden as an unsuspecting member of the public who was secretly fil...
Why it matters: ‘Jury Duty’ Renewed At Amazon For Season 3 is generating industry buzz.
The Colombian singer/songwriter hits the road with tour dates across the United States starting on June 13.
The big picture: Here’s Where to Get Affordable Concert Tickets to... — is making waves across platforms.
If Outbound's signal towers have you confused, I've got a few tips for choosing your next download.
Why it matters: How to unlock tools in Outbound: Tips for... is generating hype in the community.
Prime Video’s The Terminal List will return with Season 2 on October 21, series star Chris Pratt revealed at the streamer’s Upfront presentation on Monday. From the best-selling novels of the same name from Jack Carr, The Terminal List centers on Navy SEAL Commander James Reec...
Deadline reports: ‘The Terminal List’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
General Motors is laying off hundreds of salaried employees in its information technology operations.
Why it matters: GM cutting hundreds of salaried IT workers as... reflects a broader economic trend.
Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
The big picture: US passengers quarantining in Nebraska as officials say... — could reshape the global order.
Elon Musk named Microsoft as a defendant in his lawsuit against OpenAI
CNBC reports: OpenAI trial: Nadella says Musk never raised concerns... — this may shift market dynamics.
Isowulf does a remarkably faithful job transforming Wolfenstein 3D into an isometric shooter.
PC Gamer reports: Everyone knows Wolfenstein 3D made the FPS a... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
The new Trump battleships — unveiled and personally approved by the president — could cost at least $14.5 billion apiece.
The big picture: Navy plans to buy 15 costly Trump-class battleships... — hints at where the money is moving.
Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?
The big picture: How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Climate change will increasingly stress water supply and economic and environmental systems, creating a mounting need for more ideas to reduce reliance and conserve diminishing river and groundwater resources. MAR takes surface water, such as rainwater, stormwater or treated w...
The big picture: Aquifer recharge could buffer water scarcity, yet policy... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A reexamination of microfossils found in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul shows that the marks previously interpreted as traces of worms or other small oceanic animals are actually communities of fossilized microscopic bacteria and algae.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Tomorrow, May 12, marks the public sale of the U.S. Mint’s latest American Innovation $1 coin, which honors Steve Jobs as California’s representative in the program. Here’s how to get yours. more…
Why it matters: Here’s how to get the U.S. Mint’s $1... is one to watch for the industry.
The launch builds upon Disney and the fragrance brand's ongoing partnership.
Why it matters: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Inspires First-Ever Bath &... is generating industry buzz.
Daz Dillinger is accusing the late rapper's estate of owing him money stemming from more than a dozen songs
Why it matters: Death Row Producer Claims Tupac Shakur Estate Owes... could define this era of music.
EJAE caught up with Izzy Ngov on the red carpet at the 2026 Gold Gala.
Billboard reports: EJAE Shouts Out Laufey & How “Golden” Changed... — this shows where the music business is headed.
OpenAI is launching Daybreak, an AI initiative focused on detecting and patching vulnerabilities before attackers find them. Daybreak uses the Codex Security AI agent that launched in March to create a threat model based on an organization's code and focus on possible attack p...
The big picture: OpenAI just released its answer to Claude Mythos — reshapes the tech landscape.
Some of the positions focus on AI-native development, data engineering and analytics, cloud-based engineering, and agent and model development as well as prompt engineering and new AI workflows.
TechCrunch reports: GM just laid off hundreds of IT workers... — this is one to watch for the industry.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1788 on May 12 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1788 on... is making waves across platforms.
Agnez Mo caught up with Izzy Ngov on the red carpet at the 2026 Gold Gala.
The big picture: Agnez Mo Says Her New Music is Finally... — is making waves across platforms.
Google Wallet is beginning to widely roll out a big redesign of the app on Android that upgrades the passes experience. more…
9to5Google reports: Google Wallet rolling out big homepage, search redesign... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1066 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 12 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 12 — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for May 12 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — this could define this era of music.
You’ve been framed The post Framed answer today – here’s the solution for May 12 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Framed answer today – here’s the solution for... — shows where the music business is headed.
A team led by researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University, in collaboration with Tohoku University and Orbray Co., Ltd., using heteroepitaxial diamond materials developed by Orbray, have shown that lab-grown diamonds might realize a radiation dosimeter compatible with both ...
Phys.org reports: Lab-grown diamond device could change how radiation doses... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Research led by a University of Bristol Ph.D. student has revealed a host of thriving microscopic algae communities in snow and glaciers across one of the most remote locations on Earth. The study, which appears in ISME Communications and includes Dr. Emily Broadwell's intrepi...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
The stakes for AI security have risen sharply in the runup to the first trip to China by a sitting U.S. president in nearly a decade.
CNBC reports: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Trump and Xi... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Apple Maps users in Rome and Naples can now see more detailed versions of both cities, including 3D landmarks, lane markings, crosswalks, transit routes, and road-level guidance for complex interchanges. Here are the details. more…
Why it matters: Apple Maps expands Detailed City Experience to Rome... could change how developers build software.
The terms and conditions said the preorder deposit gives people "a conditional opportunity" to buy the phone if the company makes it.
Why it matters: Trump Mobile quietly rewrote its fine print to... could affect investors and consumers alike.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a proposed $12.75 million settlement agreement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
The company behind the robot lawn mower that ran me over has changed its tune. Yarbo now plans to completely remove the remote backdoor access that could have let bad actors reprogram the robot over the internet. Yarbo customers will be able to decide whether that feature even...
The Verge reports: Yarbo says it will remove the intentional backdoor... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Tree shade is one of the fastest ways to make heat more bearable. It cuts direct sunlight, protects people walking or working outdoors, and remains essential for heat action plans. A new study by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) adds a sh...
The big picture: Heat index maps uncover when city greening cools... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Feelings of despair at the state of the world can be overwhelming. Social and environmental problems persist, but political discourse is polarized, divisive and often ineffective.
The big picture: Nudge theory was all about taking responsibility, but... — opens new research frontiers.
In new research published in Nature Materials, a team of researchers led by Columbia University chemist Xiaoyang Zhu, in collaboration with fellow Columbians Xavier Roy, Milan Delor, Dmitri Basov, and James McIver, has observed coherent ferrons for the first time.
Phys.org reports: Researchers find coherent ferrons—polarization waves with potential across... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Adi Shankar has had success in adapting video games into animation, having worked on multiple seasons of Castlevania alongside Konami and Netflix, as well as with Ubisoft for Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix. More recently, he has been collaborating with Capcom on Devil...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Advances in DNA sequencing have expanded our view of the microbial world, but the inability to cultivate most microbes has been a major constraint. Now, a systematic, predictive framework that combines existing genomic and computational modeling approaches to accelerate the di...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Millions of people around the world now use AI companions—for friendship, emotional support, mental health counseling and romantic interactions. This includes 72% of adolescents, according to one study from the United States.
The big picture: From AI companions to climate action, we undervalue... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Thinking Machines, the AI company founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, announced Monday that it's working on something called "interaction models." The idea behind interaction models, according to Thinking Machines, is that they will let people "collaborate with AI the wa...
The Verge reports: Here’s what Mira Murati’s AI company is up... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Miami was an important race for a number of teams, who were debuting revamped cars -- and in some cases, an entirely new identity -- to American audiences for the first time
The big picture: For These F1 Teams, the Miami Grand Prix... — taps into a cultural moment.
The 'Seinfeld' and 'Veep' alum will participate in an hour-long career retrospective conversation on the morning of Thursday, May 14.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Cannes: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Comedy Legend and ‘Tangles’ Star/Producer,... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Amazon Prime Video has set a release date for the next installation of “The Rings of Power.” The third season of the “Lord of the Rings” prequel series will debut on November 11. The news was announced ahead of Amazon’s presentation to advertisers at upfronts in New York City,...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Prime Video has confirmed a fall premiere date for Season 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The third installment of the epic fantasy series will launch on November 11. The streamer announced the date Monday during Prime Video’s presentation at Amazon’s annual Up...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
India's welfare politics still matters, but voters increasingly want jobs, growth and dignity too.
BBC World reports: Why welfare isn't winning elections in India like... — this demands attention beyond borders.
A computational method combining generative AI with atomistic simulations can identify promising platinum alloy catalyst structures for hydrogen fuel cells, report researchers from Science Tokyo. Their approach addresses a longstanding challenge in catalyst design and consiste...
Phys.org reports: Smarter search for fuel-cell catalysts uses machine learning — this advances our understanding of the world.
Apple has launched web access for Apple Card Savings, giving current and former Apple Card users a new way to view and manage their accounts outside of the Wallet app. Here are the details. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. more…
9to5Google reports: What’s new in Android’s May 2026 Google System... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Audi's upcoming full-size flagship SUV inches closer to its July world premiere. I got an early look at its luxurious cabin.
The big picture: Big Glass, Power Doors and Phone Chargers That... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Online activist Lennon Torres says Meta's clumsy speech guidelines mask a bigger problem — addictive and dangerous design.
The big picture: We dont need content cops on social media.... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Checkmarx warned over the weekend that a rogue version of its Jenkins Application Security Testing (AST) plugin had been published on the Jenkins Marketplace. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this highlights growing cyber threats.
A security researcher has released a proof-of-concept tool named GhostLock that demonstrates how a legitimate Windows file API can be abused in attacks to block access to files stored locally or on SMB network shares. [...]
Why it matters: New GhostLock tool abuses Windows API to block... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
Exclusive: The stars of Neon’s anti-capitalist comedy will personally refuel the first 70 cars at a West Pico Shell station tomorrow morning.
IndieWire reports: Neon’s ‘I Love Boosters’ Is Giving L.A. Drivers... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Mark Smythe, a New Zealand-born and L.A.-based composer, died Saturday after a medical emergency on the Mount Wilson hiking trail near Los Angeles. He was 53. The L.A. Coroner’s office reported that the cause of death was cardiovascular disease. The rescue team said in a state...
The big picture: Mark Smythe, Composer and Professor, Dies on Hiking... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Understanding how protons move at the interface between polymers and electrode materials is essential for improving fuel cells and related energy devices. However, conventional impedance measurements under inert conditions have long masked these interfacial contributions, show...
Why it matters: Hidden proton pathways emerge as ultrathin polymer film... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A great Tyrannosaurus rex strides through the conifer trees of her territory, sniffing the air. She picks up the scent from the carcass of a dead horned dinosaur, Triceratops, that she was feeding on yesterday. She walks over and strips off some more shreds of meat, but the sm...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Prime Video has confirmed they’ve ordered Escorted, an eight-episode, half-hour single-camera romantic comedy from Brett Goldstein (Shrinking, Ted Lasso), to series. Deadline shared news of the pickup in November. In Escorted, a divorced dad in Manhattan accidentally becomes a...
Deadline reports: Brett Goldstein Rom-Com ‘Escorted’ Ordered To Series, Prime... — this is generating industry buzz.
Save 67% on a lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons, now $99.97 through May 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
The big picture: Save 67% on lifetime piano lessons with Skoove... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Get lifetime access to Aivolut AI Book Creator for $48.99 and generate KDP-ready books with AI-assisted writing and publishing tools.
The big picture: Turn voice notes and rough ideas into a... — is one to watch for the industry.
Google had urged Apple for years to support RCS texting to make communication between each company's devices more seamless.
TechCrunch reports: Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Stellar eclipses may hold the key to finding new hidden worlds in binary star systems.
CNET reports: Scientists May Have Discovered 27 Star Wars-Like Planets... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
A new Rice University study is shedding light on a long-debated question: Can climate variability influence the risk of armed conflict? The answer, researchers say, is yes—but in more nuanced and region-specific ways than previously understood.
The big picture: Climate patterns may shape where violent conflict risks... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
WoW Classic streamers Xaryu, Sodapoppin, and Esfand are among the few invited to Irvine under NDA.
PC Gamer reports: World of Warcraft 'Classic Plus', a version of... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
During the last night of LA's Netflix Is a Joke Fest, the delightful New Zealand duo filled the Greek Theater with laughter. Flight of the Conchords’ Comeback Show Was So Good, Even Their Fuck-Ups Soared Liz Shannon Miller
The big picture: Flight of the Conchords’ Comeback Show Was So... — shows where the music business is headed.
The moment of truth nears for ultra-anticipated survival game Subnautica 2.
The big picture: Steam's most-wishlisted game is out this week following... — signals what players want next.
Amazon Prime Video has ordered a series version of Elsie Silver’s “Rose Hill” romance novels. The announcement was made as part of Amazon’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Monday. Variety exclusively reported the project was in development at Prime Video in ...
Why it matters: Amazon Greenlights ‘Rose Hill’ Series Based on Elsie... is generating industry buzz.
Various store pages confirm pricing for all Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs that will be available. There are a variety of price points, with some costing as much as $20. On the other hand, many are free – those these are from third-parties. Here’s the full roundup: 4PGP – $4....
The big picture: List of all prices for Nintendo Switch 2... — signals what players want next.
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