The “Patricia’s Sunset Cocktails” playlist from episode 4 of Widow’s Bay’s first season is now available on Apple Music. Get it below.
9to5Mac reports: Apple TV releases massive Widow’s Bay-themed playlist on... — this could change how developers build software.
Celebrity Autobiography, the Broadway specialty production in which bold-face names read the read the published memoirs of other bold-facers to more or less comic effect, will play its final performance at the Shubert Theatre on Sunday, June 21, about two months earlier than p...
Why it matters: Struggling ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ Announces Early Broadway Closing may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Sheryl Crow has slammed President Donald Trump and his administration for staging the UFC Freedom 250 event last night at the White House, describing it as “disgraceful and void of decency.” The singer-songwriter, who has been very outspoken against Trump in the past, shared a...
The big picture: Sheryl Crow Slams Trump Administration for Staging UFC... — could reshape the box office conversation.
"We went there as a team, we found a way to do it and fight back all those games, and it was worth it," Brunson tells Fallon during Monday's The Tonight Show episode
Rolling Stone reports: The Knicks Celebrate Championship on ‘Fallon’: Jalen Brunson... — this taps into a cultural moment.
EXCLUSIVE: The Kinema streaming platform is bringing two acclaimed documentaries to viewers at home for a limited time: Berlinale winner Holding Liat and DOC NYC premiere Everything You Have Is Yours. Tickets to view each film are $5. Half of the proceeds of each ticket will b...
The big picture: ‘Holding Liat,’ ‘Everything You Have Is Yours’ To... — is generating industry buzz.
Artists from "The Beauty," "Hacks," "The Paper," "Spider-Noir," "Love Story," and "Euphoria" convened to explain the parts of their jobs that often go unseen.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Venus' bizarre and extraordinarily slow retrograde rotation on its axis has long puzzled planetary scientists. But in a new paper presented at the recent European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna, the authors argue that their models indicate a high-angle, moon-size...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Nintendo just released a new firmware update for Switch 2 and Switch, with both systems now at version 22.5.0. Good news: there’s more than just stability this time. And interestingly, it’s the original Nintendo Switch that gets more of an upgrade here. On Nintendo Switch, the...
Why it matters: Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 22.5.0 out... signals what players want next.
Apple announced today that it will soon use a single shared domain for private email addresses generated by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email. Here are the details.
The big picture: Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email... — is one to watch for the industry.
iOS 27 focuses heavily on bug fixes and performance improvements across apps like Safari, Mail, Calendar, and more. In the Messages app, iOS 27 fixes what I think are three of the most frustrating bugs …
Why it matters: iOS 27 fixes three of the most annoying... may redefine how we interact with devices.
For those looking for a complete list of all games included and supported in Nintendo Music, that’s where this post comes in. Nintendo Music only came with a few songs at launch. However, since then, a few more have been added. Nintendo has also indicated that additional music...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
The Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro has unique features that make it the centerpiece of a modern office station.
Why it matters: I modified my PC setup with a 15-in-1... reshapes the tech landscape.
Coatings are everywhere. A thin protective layer, often barely visible. They keep out moisture, sunlight and rust, helping products last longer. Think of laminate on kitchen cabinets, automotive body coatings or the outer layer of a soda can or chip bag.
The big picture: Electron beam curing could unlock tougher, faster coatings... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Even the microdrama world is catching World Cup fever. In a eye-catching move, Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has scored a strategic partnership with COL Group’s vertical entertainment platform, FlareFlow, a deal announced as the 2026 World Cup continues in the U.S., Mexic...
Deadline reports: Brazilian Football Icon Neymar Jr. Launching AI-Powered, 16-Title... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Soccer icon Neymar Jr. has signed on for a 16-title AI-powered live-action microdrama franchise with COL Group’s FlareFlow platform, with the first six titles to debut globally beginning June 19. The partnership was unveiled ahead of FlareFlow chief marketing officer and COL G...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Anthropic leaders flew to Washington, DC, to meet with White House officials on Monday. After high-level talks, they’re still split on the risk Claude Fable 5 presents.
The big picture: Anthropic Is Still at Odds With the White... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Composers from "The Madison," "The Boroughs," "Alien: Earth," "Murderbot," "Spider-Noir," and "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" gathered to discuss the craft that goes into the sounds of our favorite shows.
The big picture: TV Composers Explain Why No Two Collaborations Are... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The tour will feature Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Lil Boosie and more. Cash Money and No Limit Announce Fall Arena Tour with Master P, Birdman, and More Travis Bland
Consequence of Sound reports: Cash Money and No Limit Announce Fall Arena... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Here's how to secure the 2026 NBA champions' limited-edition collectibles.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Fans Scramble for Knicks Funko Pop! Championship Figures... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Traditional legal systems around the world are increasingly ill-equipped to cope with the fast-moving impact of climate change on communities, new research warns. Courts and authorities that control planning and local services must follow rigid rules that are based on people's...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Skechers' latest sale gets you a big discount on the brand's most popular silhouettes, including the shoes worn by the Knicks star in the NBA finals
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this could define this era of music.
Beneath our feet lie some of the largest living organisms on Earth. Fungi are mostly invisible and largely overlooked, but they help sustain the ecosystems and food systems that we depend on every day.
The big picture: Fungal highways are vast, yet hidden underground—new study — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The Brooklyn rapper dropped an impressive verse incorporating every Knicks starter, while also shouting out each of the five boroughs.
Why it matters: Fabolous Teases Knicks-Themed ‘Spend Dat’ Remix shows where the music business is headed.
The two country stars surprised fans with a duet version of Reba McEntire's "Whoever's in New England" during Johnson's set.
Billboard reports: Cody Johnson & Ella Langley Cover Reba McEntire... — this could define this era of music.
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
The big picture: Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after... — hints at where the money is moving.
At Fortune Brainstorm Tech, industry executives discussed the challenges and techniques for bringing accountability into AI.
Why it matters: Agentic AI systems are doing more and more... may shift market dynamics.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.
Why it matters: Trump says deal to end war with Iran... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
EXCLUSIVE: Grasshopper Film has taken the North American distribution rights to Kogonada’s new movie zi, which world premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival. A fall theatrical release is in the works. The sci-fi/supernatural pic stars Michelle Mao, Haley Lu R...
Why it matters: Kogonada’s Sundance Pic ‘Zi’ Starring Haley Lu Richardson... signals where Hollywood is headed.
One less-discussed iOS 27 feature unveiled at Apple's WWDC is support for Channel Sounding. It'll be bigger news when Bluetooth 6.3 officially releases.
Why it matters: Your iPhone may support Channel Sounding via Bluetooth... is one to watch for the industry.
Cinematographers from “Love Story,” “The Chair Company,” “The Testaments,” “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” and “Shrinking” convened to discuss their process at IndieWire's Craft Roundtables.
The big picture: Watch Some of TV’s Top Cinematographers Explain How... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Children not only enjoy watching movies like Moana, but also learn lessons from them and apply those lessons to their own lives. That is the conclusion reached by communication scientists at Radboud University. For example, a movie can inspire children not to give up, to work ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The chiefs of Asia-Pacific operations for Netflix, Prime Video, Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery will share a stage at APOS 2026, as the annual summit convenes June 16-18 in Bali. The four executives – Netflix VP of content for APAC excluding India Minyoung Kim, Prime Vi...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
From Myke Towers to Young Miko and more, these are the artists who performed alongside Benito at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Billboard reports: All of Bad Bunny’s Surprise Guests at His... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Thailand and Indonesia have the most companies on the list. But Vietnam is responsible for roughly a quarter of this year's total revenue growth.
The big picture: The Southeast Asia 500 has a new engine:... — reflects a broader economic trend.
For some iOS 27 beta 1 users, the indexing process is taking much longer than expected. Thankfully, there’s a way to check the actual percentage from a Mac. Here’s how.
9to5Mac reports: Still seeing ‘Indexing in Progress’ on iOS 27?... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
The big picture: What one country's experiment says about attempts to... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Proceeds after fees from tickets for the Fourth of July event in Los Angeles will benefit Feeding America
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
AI is once again at the heart of a college graduation protest — this time for the technology's use in Google's defense contracts.
Why it matters: Sundar Pichai faces boos, walkout at Stanford graduation... could change how developers build software.
EXCLUSIVE: We’ve learned that Oliver Stone’s new movie White Lies has cast actress and social entrepreneur Stephanie Suganami. She joins a cast that includes Josh Hartnett, Leila George, Michael Douglas, Willem Dafoe, Ellen Barkin, Homer Gere and Yvonne Chapman. As we previous...
Why it matters: Oliver Stone’s New Movie ‘White Lies’ Adds Stephanie... is generating industry buzz.
Isar Aerospace is not hurting for money, but it is sorely lacking in the currency of flight experience.
Why it matters: Key mission for Europe's commercial space enterprise scrubbed... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".
The big picture: Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
A comparative modeling study of two Brazilian rain catchments suggests that climate change will have contrasting effects on future soil erosion in the Amazon and Cerrado. The findings have implications for land management in both biomes in the coming decades.
The big picture: Brazil catchment models reveal opposite climate impacts on... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A new study finds that plants respond to injury by actively redirecting sugars to damaged tissues, helping fuel the regeneration process. Using a fluorescent sensor to track sugar movement in living plants, researchers have discovered that wounds trigger a localized shift in e...
Phys.org reports: How plants rush energy to injured tissues to... — this advances our understanding of the world.
After their historic win during the NBA Finals, the Knicks will make an appearance alongside Wu-Tang Clan on the popular show. Here's how to watch for free
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Standard Edition $60 | Releases February 12, 2027 Preorder at Best Buy View at other stores Preorder at Walmart Preor...
GameSpot reports: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Preorders Are Live... — this is generating hype in the community.
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9to5Mac reports: 9to5Mac Daily: June 15, 2026 – More iOS... — this could change how developers build software.
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
The big picture: Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to... — demands attention beyond borders.
A 12-hour-plus time difference and various streaming options are influencing how people in China watch the World Cup.
CNBC reports: People in China are watching the World Cup... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame and collaborators have discovered a key process in how the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria attaches to the cell wall, advancing the understanding of how these bacteria frequently develop resistance to antibiotics.
Phys.org reports: Bacteria reveal 'glue' protein that fastens antibiotic-resistant outer... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
At first glance, it looks like a simple calculation. The state offers compensation. The climate demands action. Low-lying soils must be restored as wetlands. Yet landowners hesitate. According to anthropologist and Ph.D. student Kasper Krabbe from the Department of Agroecology...
The big picture: Climate compensation isn't always enough for landowners — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The editor and composer of Taylor Sheridan's gorgeous new drama tell IndieWire how they expressed their lead character's internal emotional grief through the tools of their crafts.
Why it matters: How ‘The Madison’ Found a Voice and a... could reshape the box office conversation.
Just before Disney breaks all kinds of records this weekend with Pixar’s Toy Story 5, it can celebrate taking 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada franchise past the $1 billion mark. The sequel, now in its seventh week, counts $676 million at the global box office, with...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry.
BBC World reports: A year on, six questions still haunt the... — this has global implications.
The veteran chef, restaurateur and food TV personality most recently scaled up MrBeast Burger and opened the controversial Tesla Diner in Hollywood. Now, he's broadening the traditional Ashkenazi deli with Sephardic and Mizrahi flavors.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Eric Greenspan Believes His New Jewish Deli Is... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1823 on June 16 appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1101 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 16 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 16 — could define this era of music.
In a seismic shift since Kew's inaugural State of the World report 10 years ago, the sixth State of the World's Plants and Fungi report, published June 16, 2026, brings together expertise from more than 400 scientists across 40 countries to explore how new technology is transf...
Why it matters: Digital tools reveal hidden extinctions as AI reshapes... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
China's economy sees a lift from artificial intelligence-related industries, while real estate and domestic demand remain lackluster.
Why it matters: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Waiting for AI... reflects a broader economic trend.
Emmy winner Mark Hamill (Star Wars) is joining the recurring cast of Peacock and Sony Pictures Television’s video game TV adaptation Twisted Metal, for Season 3. Deadline can reveal exclusively that Hamill will play Pope Charlie Kane, the leader of the Eastern Sovereignty and ...
Why it matters: Mark Hamill Joins Peacock’s ‘Twisted Metal’ For Season... signals where Hollywood is headed.
RisingJoy has launched RJOY, a direct-to-consumer microdrama streaming service, initially available to audiences in the U.S. and Japan via TikTok Minis, the in-app feature that enables access to vertical content. The launch was revealed by Cassandra Yang, CEO and co-founder of...
Variety reports: RisingJoy Launches RJOY Microdrama Streaming Service on TikTok... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Nvidia is set to raise capital in a debt sale for the first time since 2021, when the chipmaker was a fraction of its current size.
CNBC reports: Nvidia plans to raise at least $20 billion... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Frederik Oldenburg made an appearance on Love Island USA Season 8 on Sunday night’s episode to host a game tied to the 2026 World Cup. The dating series streams on Peacock, home of the FIFA soccer tournament in Spanish via Telemundo. Oldenburg is one of Telemundo Deportes’ bro...
The big picture: Frederik Oldenburg Makes ‘Love Island USA’ Debut To... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
A new single-protein analysis technique gives researchers an unprecedented ability to study proteins called scramblases, which have critical roles in biology. The development of the new technique, in a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Ruhr University Bo...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Since 2022, Georgia's surrogacy industry has boomed, with oversubscribed clinics now recruiting women from across Central Asia via Instagram and TikTok. New research conducted at the University of Oxford's Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS) provides unprecedented...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
The stars helped kick off the Michelob ULTRA Pitchside Club at the Santa Monica Pier as part of festivities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The big picture: Ludacris Teases New ‘Fast & Furious’ Movie During... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Michael Selig said that incumbents will always fear the future, but it's important to develop the new asset class domestically rather than only offshore.
CNBC reports: CFTC chair Selig defends decision to approve ‘perps’... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Think of it as the anti-Barry, or at least the more serious, grounded version. More than a being your run-of-the-mill Marvel Studios/Disney+ series, Wonder Man is an ode to the L.A. struggling actor and the current entertainment industry. The show’s concept stemmed from Shang-...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Sakana AI's first commercial product runs autonomously for up to eight hours per task. It returns multi-page reports and slides, built on AB-MCTS and AI Scientist workflows. The post Sakana AI Commercializes AB-MCTS in Sakana Marlin, an Enterprise Agent Generating Up to 100-Pa...
MarkTechPost reports: Sakana AI Commercializes AB-MCTS in Sakana Marlin, an... — this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
Everyone's 20s are a transformative decade, and Felix-Hager found ways to reflect the actress' real growth in her onscreen looks.
IndieWire reports: ‘Hacks’ Costume Designer Kathleen Felix-Hager Explains How Ava’s... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The use of USD1 for UFC bonuses exposes how presidential exemptions from key ethics rules blur the line between public duty and private profit.
Fortune reports: UFC fighters at the White House got paid... — this signals changing business strategies.
Russo joined IndieWire's roundtable of composers to discuss his work on the sci-fi series.
Why it matters: Composer Jeff Russo Merged ‘Alien’ and ‘Aliens’ to... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Advances in structural biology have allowed scientists to determine molecular structures with atomic-level detail, sometimes yielding static snapshots that do not reflect the dynamism of proteins. However, these motions are often crucial for biological function. Researchers fr...
Why it matters: Beyond frozen snapshots, protein 'breathing' comes into view... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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: Directing — ‘Beef,’ ‘Hacks’ and an... signals where Hollywood is headed.
A child at a playground tries to climb, jump or negotiate with a peer, and the attempt does not work. They fall, get left out of a game or reach another impasse. Then they try again.
Why it matters: AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can't... opens new research frontiers.
Because of the impact on her bank account, the Emmy-nominated trans star said she’s been forced to dip into reserves to stay afloat: “The past year or two, I’ve had to dip into savings and my retirement fund.”
Why it matters: Laverne Cox Says She’s Lost 90 Percent of... could reshape the box office conversation.
Sculptor Daniel Arsham is no longer suing the former Migos rapper for featuring his work in a video on Instagram and TikTok in 2024.
Billboard reports: Quavo Lawsuit Over Ferrari Sculpture in ‘Trappa Rappa’... — this is making waves across platforms.
Los Angeles quartet the Linda Lindas, who first captured national attention as teenagers (or pre-teenagers) in 2018, have signed with Reprise-Warner Records and celebrated by releasing the new single and video “Burning Out,” likely a precursor to a third album from the group. ...
Variety reports: Music Industry Moves: The Linda Lindas Sign With... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Ian McKellen revealed at a recent film festival in Rome (via The Guardian) that he channeled his fury for Donald Trump during an action scene in “Avengers: Doomsday,” in which the 87-year-old actor returns as his iconic “X-Men” villain Magneto. The film’s directors, the Russo ...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The actress, who plays Zosia on the Apple TV drama, got a cold call from an agent she wasn’t even working with — because she didn’t have one.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Karolina Wydra Took a Wild and Unlikely Path... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Organizer America250 is a bipartisan group established a decade before Trump's Freedom 250. Smashing Pumpkins, Chris Stapleton Set for Bipartisan July 4th Concert After Trump State Fair Debacle Eddie Fu
Why it matters: Smashing Pumpkins, Chris Stapleton Set for Bipartisan July... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” star Jordan Klepper has now produced seven of his “Fingers the Pulse” specials, with another one on the way. And if there’s anything he’s learned from his time out in the field, it’s that Americans love to talk to people with a camera. “When y...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Augmented World Expo this week will give us the best look yet at the state of the art in high-tech eyewear.
Why it matters: AWE 2026 Live: Smart Glasses Are Bringing AI... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Just 10 viral particles of the H5N1 bird flu that caused hundreds of influenza outbreaks in U.S. dairy cattle can cause infection in cows, a new study shows. The research also hints at why the outbreaks have confounded scientists, farmers and livestock handlers hoping to conta...
Why it matters: Only 10 viral particles cause H5N1 avian flu... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The "right to repair" movement is gaining steam as consumers push corporations to offer them more freedom to fix products—from cars to dishwashers to toys.
The big picture: The 'right to repair' movement has a point,... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
When Schitt’s Creekended in 2020, many wondered what its creator, actor and writer Dan Levy would do next. “When you do something for so long and it touches people in such meaningful ways, you’re left thinking, ‘Who am I? What do I want?’” says Levy, who has since made his dir...
Why it matters: Why Dan Levy Felt The Draw Back To... could reshape the box office conversation.
During IndieWire's Craft Roundtables, Newman-Thomas broke down her approach to styling Lexi and Rue in Season 3.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Mashable reports: That book idea in your notes app could... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $32.97 through June 14 and unlock lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more.
Bottom line from Mashable: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Get three years of paid-tier access to GPT, Claude, Gemini, and Sonar in one app for $69.99.
Why it matters: 3 months of ChatGPT costs what ChatOn charges... is one to watch for the industry.
New York Knicks stars Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby will visit NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers this week to celebrate the team’s championship victory. Towns will mark his second interview on Late Night Tuesday, June 16. He previously appeared as a guest on January 6. Anu...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
This year’s amfAR Venezia benefit gala will honor renowned conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramović. The sixth annual event returns to Venice, Italy, on Sept. 6. “It is an honor to recognize the humanitarian impact of Marina Abramović’s work and philanthropy in Veni...
Variety reports: amfAR to Honor Artist Marina Abramović (EXCLUSIVE) — this is generating industry buzz.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that it has seized the CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com websites, which allegedly hosted nonconsensual AI-generated nude images and videos of women, in what appears to be the first publicly announced domain seizure under the TAKE IT DOW...
BleepingComputer reports: DOJ seizes CFAKE, SOCFAKE deepfake nude sites under... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.
Users who rely on WhatsApp’s web version will soon be able to make voice and video calls in group chats. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: WhatsApp Web extends voice and video calls test... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Numerous Lego Super Mario and Mario Kart sets are on sale at Amazon ahead of Prime Day, saving you as much as 30% off the MSRP price. The sale includes big price cuts on sets like the Mario Kart Standard Kit--which is down to its all-time lowest Amazon price of $16 (was $20)--...
The big picture: Super Mario Lego Sets Are Up To 30%... — may set a new standard for the genre.
David Boreanaz has revealed that his son Jaden appears in the pilot of NBC’s The Rockford Files, and roughed him up along the way. The actor has also spoken about how James Garner’s daughter Gigi gifted him one of the late star’s sets of worry beads after he took on the iconic...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Mashable's audio expert found the best Prime Day deals on noise-cancelling headphones from brands like Sony, Apple, and Nothing.
Why it matters: Prime Day isnt here yet, but these 3... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Trump administration's decision that forced Anthropic to pull its latest cybersecurity models could be reactionary, retaliatory, or both, but the message is clear: The AI industry isn't immune from U.S. government interference.
TechCrunch reports: The US government’s Anthropic models ban was never... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
University of Mississippi researchers are studying how plants respond to heat at the molecular level, an important consideration for farmers, businesses and policymakers as global temperatures rise.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby will appear on the NBC show June 16 and 17.
Why it matters: Knicks Talk Show Parade Will Continue on ‘Late... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Knicks forward was spotted throughout the NBA finals series wearing basketball shoes from the popular mall brand.
Billboard reports: Skechers Shouts Out OG Anunoby’s Shoes In Knicks... — this could define this era of music.
When stars like our sun age, they puff up into red giants. Their bubbling outer mass gradually escapes into space, and their remaining cores contract into white dwarfs. Since most stars end their lives this way, the universe is teeming with white dwarfs. A new study from Calte...
Phys.org reports: A star's death throes involve a lot of... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The world has never had more data, more models or more economists. It has rarely felt more out of control. Uncertainty, not risk, has become the defining condition of our era. Central bankers invoke it. Political leaders use it to defer decisions and justify extraordinary ones...
The big picture: Global uncertainty is the new normal. Here's why... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Just when we thought that we had run out of ways for Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition to be leaked on Nintendo Switch 2, another one comes our way. The latest leak comes from Reddit user conis-4, who apparently works at Walmart. This person claims that Sonic Frontiers: Defi...
Nintendo Everything reports: Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition apparently spotted at retail... — this signals what players want next.
In an internal memo seen by WIRED, Bosworth promised employees more stability, better communication, and the return of workplace perks as the company seeks to improve morale.
Wired reports: Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth Admits the Company’s AI... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Amazon's massive Buy Two, Get One Free sale is back as an early Prime Day deal just in time to stock up your summer reading list. To take advantage of this deal, add three eligible books to your cart; you'll then receive a discount on the lowest-priced item at checkout. Most e...
Why it matters: Hundreds Of Books Are On Sale In Amazon’s... could shake up the gaming landscape.
West Wilson won’t be returning for “Summer House” Season 11 when the Bravo show begins filming in the Hamptons in early July, a source has confirmed. His contract has not been renewed. After delivering its most-watched season ever — propelled by an intra-cast scandal that put ...
Variety reports: West Wilson Leaves ‘Summer House’ for Season 11... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
A Brazilian court has ordered Apple and several other companies to pay nearly $60 million over loot boxes in games accessible to minors. Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.
Researchers around the world are racing to develop new quantum-based systems for sensing, communication, computing and control that have the promise of outperforming traditional systems. Creating stable, measurable, distinguishable quantum states—which would be the heart of an...
Phys.org reports: Abstract algebra unlocks distinguishable states for quantum systems — this advances our understanding of the world.
During IndieWire's Craft Roundtables, McCormick explained why creating beautiful shots is not unlike taking iconic historical photographs.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Algal blooms have hit the site, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, after a $14.2 million repair project.
The big picture: Algae Is Turning the Reflecting Pool Green. Again. — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The aftermath of a supernova, a stellar explosion, is usually a slowly fading cloud of hot gas. So when astronomers pointed NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory at the nearby galaxy Messier 83 (M83), they did not expect to find a population of supernova remnants, or the debris fro...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year, "brain rot," refers to the loss of intelligence or critical thinking skills due to the overconsumption of specific types of content, most often in the digital sphere. A Binghamton University doctoral student has published findings that help expl...
Phys.org reports: Digital platforms are making it more difficult to... — this advances our understanding of the world.
The lawsuit claims that the AI company is misleading customers about its $200-per-month Claude plan.
The big picture: Anthropic Sued Over Alleged False Advertising on Claude... — could change how developers build software.
It's next to impossible to attend high school or college without a laptop. Here are my favorite laptops that I've tested and reviewed for student budgets.
CNET reports: Best Laptop for College Students: Top Laptops for... — this could change how developers build software.
Earlier today, word broke that Microsoft is reportedly planning to close Compulsion Games--the studio behind South of Midnight, We Happy Few, and Contrast--as part of a larger round of layoffs and studio closures. Now, there's word that a handful of Xbox Studios' smaller devel...
GameSpot reports: Double Fine, Ninja Theory, And More Reportedly Trying... — this signals what players want next.
LemonChili Soft put Super Farming Boy on Nintendo Switch this past week, and to celebrate, the official launch trailer has come in. The new title offers action-puzzle farming sim featuring chain reactions and combos. A ton of details can be found in the following description: ...
Why it matters: Super Farming Boy launch trailer – action-puzzle farming... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Filmmaker Curry Barker is on top of the world right now thanks to the success of his horror movie Obsession. It's made more than $220 million against a reported $750,000 budget, and everyone wants to know what he's going to do next. He is making a new Texas Chainsaw Massac...
GameSpot reports: Obsession Director Would Be Up For A Video... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Your public Facebook posts could help inform AI-generated results in Meta's new AI Mode. When you search on Facebook, the "AI Mode" option will appear alongside the usual search modes like "People" and "Marketplace." It's one of several new AI features Meta is rolling out star...
Why it matters: Facebook’s new AI Mode search gets its info... is one to watch for the industry.
“Our working assumption is that ~80% of energy flows will resume by the end of Q3, but a return to ‘normal’ could stretch into 2027.”
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Oil executives have warned that global inventories are rapidly depleting due to the supply disruption triggered by the Iran war.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Xbox is closing down Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, a source tells The Verge. Staffers were told on a call on Monday about the closure, but they are hoping the studio will find a buyer. The closure comes as "several" Xbox studios at Microsoft, including ...
The Verge reports: Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory — this could change how developers build software.
Federal agents have contacted friends, former employees, and organizations tied to Newsom and his wife.
Why it matters: Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of launching political probe... signals changing business strategies.
Following his $60 million UFC birthday bash, the president announced that he will be treating the nation to a speech and some of his favorite songs on Independence Day
Rolling Stone reports: America 250’s July 4th Celebration Will Be Another... — this could define this era of music.
Turok: Origins was one of the most fun things I played at last week's Summer Game Fest.
PC Gamer reports: Finding a great new Discord hangout game that's... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The head of Xbox Game Studios departed the company just hours before Xbox shut down its Compulsion Games subsidiary.
Why it matters: Xbox executives depart while Compulsion Games shuts down could change how developers build software.
The Knicks captured the franchise's first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday night.
Billboard reports: French Montana Offers to Help Taxi Driver Whose... — this taps into a cultural moment.
The dispute over an unconventional order raises questions about how the government will regulate advanced AI models.
Why it matters: Anthropic Pulls Claude Fable and Mythos AI Models... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Ontong Java Plateau in the western Pacific Ocean is the largest oceanic plateau on Earth, and its formation mechanism has not been well understood.
The big picture: Thermochemical mantle plume identified as the likely origin... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
New research is shedding light on how comparing ourselves to others affects happiness and life satisfaction. Led by McGill University researchers, the study shows that people who feel worse off financially than their peers are more likely to report signs of languishing, even w...
Phys.org reports: Feeling poorer than peers linked to lower well-being,... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Production designer Roger Fires shared during IndieWire's Craft Roundtables how he approached a new spin on the show's classic (and beloved) hospital set that felt real, believable, and just familiar enough.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Army sergeant Isaac Atkins has the judges rockin' in this exclusive clip shared with Billboard.
Why it matters: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Hopeful Has the Judges ‘Beggin”... shows where the music business is headed.
The transition to Gemini on Android Auto has been a bit rough for a number of reasons, but a current bug has left some users unable to make calls due to a strange error, and it’s not just an issue behind the wheel.
9to5Google reports: Gemini suddenly can’t make calls on Android and... — this is one to watch for the industry.
S. Craig Zahler‘s indie crime drama also stars Vince Vaughn and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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