Ken Carson Sets July Release Date for New Album ‘xperiment’
xperiment follows Carson's 2025 Billboard 200 No. 1 album, More Chaos.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
We previously wrote about five things we want to see from a new Star Fox game. In case you missed our list, here’s a summarized version: accessible controls, fantastic graphics, an Arwing amiibo, a new story, and a villain that isn’t Andross. Unfortunately, we correctly predic...
The big picture: A complete history of Star Fox 64 retellings... — is generating hype in the community.
"Finnegan’s Foursome" is his 16th feature, and he’s still doing that shaggy-likable, spiky-quaint, semi-low-budget Edward Burns dramedy thing — the script that’s talky and kind of funny, though in a way that often sounds like a script; the camerawork that’s smoothly tethered t...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
A few upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games that you can pre-order are currently on sale, with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and Orbitals now $10 off. All of these games are technically supposed to be $10 higher. That would put the physical versions o...
Why it matters: You can now save $10 on physical pre-orders... is generating hype in the community.
Revisiting John Huston's bizarre POW sports drama during the 2026 World Cup.
IndieWire reports: FIFA Can’t Beat Sylvester Stallone and Michael Caine... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Oscar and Emmy winner also revealed that she nearly passed on 'Matlock' because she thought the show was "just a procedural."
Why it matters: Kathy Bates Threw ‘Waterboy’ Script in Trash Because... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 20, No. 635.
The big picture: Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
US supporters were delighted after their team won 2-0 against the Socceroos while Australian fans were left disappointed but still hopeful.
Bottom line from BBC World: this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Australia was previously the only continent where the H5N1 bird flu strain had not yet been found.
The big picture: Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu... — has global implications.
One of the most powerful environmental cleaning technologies in recent years is too small to see with the naked eye. Nanobubbles—tiny gaseous bubbles with diameters of around 100 nanometers—can clean up a range of harmful pollutants in water, from oil spills to algae.
Phys.org reports: Nanobubbles for algae cleanup: Q&A with researcher Wen... — this advances our understanding of the world.
The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.
Bottom line from BBC World: this has global implications.
The latest WhatsApp beta available on TestFlight brings back message animations on iOS, this time with a setting that lets users turn them off. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: WhatsApp tests new animated message bubbles on iPhone — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
As Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday clock continues counting down, Famke Janssen appears to be missing out on the X-Men reunion. The actress, who previously played Jean Grey/Phoenix in the X-Men franchise, recently said Marvel Studios “made a mistake” not bringing her back for the ...
The big picture: Famke Janssen Thinks Marvel “Made A Mistake” Not... — is generating industry buzz.
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1827 on June 20 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Mashable reports: Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 20, 2026 — this could change how developers build software.
The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet. Just one day after an estimated two million people flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan to catch a glimpse of the team’s ticker-tape parade celebrating the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years, stars (and long-time pals) J...
Why it matters: Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart Confront... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
After four years, Elisha Cuthbert has ended her onscreen hiatus with Prime Video’s latest romantic drama series. The Every Year After actress recently explained why she “didn’t want to be on set” in recent years, until booking her role as Sue Florek in the series based on Carl...
The big picture: Elisha Cuthbert Explains 4-Year Acting Hiatus Before ‘Every... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The actress' role comes in partnership with her production company, FareStream Pictures.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Terrifier’ Star Catherine Corcoran Named Raindance Film Festival’s... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
NIS America published a launch trailer for R-Type Tactics 1-2 Cosmos. The package, which was announced in 2022, finally launched in the west this week after multiple delays. Catch up on everything you need to know regarding the turn-based sci-fi strategy collection with the fo...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Brunson-level grit from 'The Night Of' actor.
Hollywood Reporter reports: John Turturro Walked Across the Brooklyn Bridge So... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Turkey vs. Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.
The big picture: How to watch Turkey vs. Paraguay online for... — is one to watch for the industry.
French serial entrepreneur and open-source legend Jean-Baptiste Kempf has been building Kyber, an infrastructure layer to control remote devices in real time.
The big picture: He made your free video player run smoothly.... — reshapes the tech landscape.
More than half of France's population was dealing with scorching temperatures on Friday, according to AFP's calculations, with hundreds of schools adapting their timetables to keep students out of broiling classrooms.
Why it matters: Heatwave hits more than one in two people... opens new research frontiers.
CBS’ “The Young and the Restless”/”Beyond the Gates” crossover resulted in strong ratings for “Beyond the Gates” the week of June 8. The show averaged 1.8 million viewers throughout the week, up 11% from its season-to-date numbers — making it the third most-watched week for th...
The big picture: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Crossover Gives ‘Beyond... — is generating industry buzz.
Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.
BBC World reports: James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends,... — this demands attention beyond borders.
A group of rising stars from “Obsession,” “The Pitt,” “Euphoria” and more gathered Thursday to talk about the Gen Z effect on entertainment and navigating careers in Hollywood as part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s inaugural First Act: Summer Soiree event. The participants — Pa...
Variety reports: ‘Obsession,’ ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Breakout Stars Get... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Welcome to episode 105 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will return to talk all through the launch of Android 17. From general improvements to Pixel-specific changes, there’s plenty to dig through. Plus, Pixel Screenshots goes cloud, Google...
Why it matters: Pixelated 105: An Android 17 summer could change how developers build software.
Think your fan conversations about Apple TV’s “Pluribus” are heated? Try being on the actual series set. “We have healthy, sometimes tongue-in-cheek debates about different questions that the show brings up, whether it’s your personal take on what you would do or what you thin...
The big picture: ‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn on Why She Hasn’t... — is generating industry buzz.
Justin Cary, the longtime bassist of the alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, died on June 11 of a stroke. He was 50 years old. Cary’s death was confirmed via an Instagram post from the band’s lead singer, Leigh Nash. “Our brother of 30 years (and bassist), Justin had a str...
Variety reports: Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer Bassist, Dies... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
"We respectfully ask for privacy and continued prayers for his family and loved ones during this difficult time," Keith's family wrote.
Billboard reports: Tay Keith’s Family Pays Tribute to Late Producer:... — this could define this era of music.
Amid the news of James Burrows’ death, Hollywood is mourning the loss of the beloved sitcom director, who remains the most decorated in the multi-cam format. On Friday, following the Cheers co-creator’s death at age 85 from a brief illness, Burrows’ past colleagues and peers p...
Deadline reports: James Burrows Tributes: Lisa Kudrow, Ted Danson, Danny... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Supergirl opens in theaters on June 26, and ahead of its release, film critics have shared their first reactions to the Craig Gillespie-directed film on social media. Starring Millie Alcock as the titular character in the DC Studios film following her cameo in last summer’s Su...
Why it matters: ‘Supergirl’ First Reactions: “Mixed” Reviews, Praise Milly Alcock... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Available now in beta, Lettera is a standalone Markdown editor app built around the same editor that powers Bear 2. Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1827 on June 20 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1827 on... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The U.S.-Iran deal has raised questions about how the Strait of Hormuz will be governed after the toll-free period ends.
The big picture: Oil tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz jumps... — signals changing business strategies.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1105 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 20 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 20 — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
You’ve been framed The post Framed answer today – here’s the solution for June 20 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Framed answer today – here’s the solution for... — shows where the music business is headed.
The Australian government has agreed to invest almost $53 million in a north Tasmanian company that will upgrade its coal-fired kiln to burn wood "waste" and used tires for cement manufacturing.
The big picture: Burning forest 'waste' to make cement damages the... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the seventh episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Den of Sin,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. Yee-haw! Welcome to another week of “Dutton Ranch,” where after last week’s festivities we’re all dressed up for a fancy party at the 10 P...
Why it matters: ‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 7: [SPOILER] Gets Murdered, [SPOILER]... reflects evolving audience tastes.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is not only bound for the biggest opening of the year, but potentially the the largest over the last two years with a Friday-Sunday of $160M-$170M+ in U.S./Canada after a Friday that’s growing with more than $71M at 4,425 the...
The big picture: ‘Toy Story 5’ Has A Friend At The... — could reshape the box office conversation.
The DOJ in May announced it was creating the fund as part of a settlement of President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
The big picture: DOJ rebuffs judge's request to put in writing... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
SpatialClaw is a training-free agent that writes Python in a persistent kernel, composing perception tools for 3D spatial reasoning The post NVIDIA AI Introduce SpatialClaw: A Training-Free Agent That Treats Code as the Action Interface for Spatial Reasoning appeared first on ...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this could accelerate the AI arms race.
Make no mistake about it, New Filmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) will be screening Honey Lauren’s film Mistake in honor of Pride Month. Lauren wrote, directed, and co-stars in the drama, winner of Best Inspirational Feature at the recent Sedona International Film Festival in Arizo...
Deadline reports: New Filmmakers Los Angeles To Screen Honey Lauren’s... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
A key creative force in shaping beloved sitcoms from 'Taxi' to 'Cheers,' from 'Friends' to 'Will & Grace,' Burrows won 11 Emmys and helmed well over 1,000 episodes of television.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
For the last 30 years, stopping the flow of cybersecurity-related software has proven to be ineffective. It's unclear why it would work now with Anthropic’s cybersecurity model Mythos.
The big picture: From PGP to Mythos: a brief history of... — could change how developers build software.
HP's Omen gaming laptop has dropped to $1,599, making it a great early deal for gamers on a budget.
The big picture: This HP Omen gaming laptop is $700 off... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Market intelligence platform Klue has publicly confirmed a recent security incident that allowed threat actors to steal OAuth tokens used to connect to customers' Salesforce environments, as the new "Icarus" extortion group publicly claims the attack. [...]
The big picture: Klue OAuth breach victim list grows as Icarus... — highlights growing cyber threats.
During IndieWire's Craft Roundtables, Philpot explained the many tones that the show has explored over the years.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: Production was just completed in Bucharest, Romania this week on director/writer Edoardo Ponti’s WWII Romance, The Wedding Dress starring Ukranian actress Ivanna Sakhno (Ahsoka), Lucas Englander (Transatlantic), Billie Boullet (A Small Light, Man On Fire) , Anika Bo...
Why it matters: First Look At ‘The Wedding Dress’ From Netflix’s... is generating industry buzz.
The comedian, who has been narrating the Peacock hit series since season four, brings fans behind the mic, revealing his quick turnaround process, why he's "quite jealous of Americans" and whether his jokes are ever rejected.
Why it matters: Inside ‘Love Island USA’ Narrator Iain Stirling’s Job... could reshape the box office conversation.
“Widow’s Bay” could be the thing that goes bump in the Emmy race. The Television Academy knows what it likes. It’s usually the polished prestige drama, the bittersweet half-hour dramedy and the new miniseries built around a movie star and a timely message. So, when something s...
Variety reports: Why ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Matthew Rhys and Breakout Kate... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, has spoken about the decision to continue using Unreal Engine 4 for the game instead of Unreal Engine 5. The upcoming RPG is based on the same tech used in both Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth. Unreal Engine 5 has...
Why it matters: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director explains why the... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Rosie O’Donnell is open to making an appearance on The View if she were to be invited. With many former co-hosts of the ABC talk show recently returning as guest co-hosts, like Abby Huntsman and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, O’Donnell would consider making a comeback as well. “I did c...
The big picture: Rosie O’Donnell Is Open To Return To ‘The... — is generating industry buzz.
VibeThinker-3B, a 3B MIT-licensed reasoning model matching DeepSeek V3.2 and Kimi K2.5 on verifiable benchmarks. The post VibeThinker-3B: A 3B Dense Reasoning Model Built on Qwen2.5-Coder-3B With the Spectrum-to-Signal Post-Training Pipeline appeared first on MarkTechPost.
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
Rememberances are pouring out for TV director James Burrows, who died on Friday at 85. Tony Danza, who worked with Burrows on 75 episodes of the ABC comedy series “Taxi,” paid tribute to his longtime director on Friday afternoon. He wrote on X, “We have lost the greatest of al...
Why it matters: ‘Taxi’ Star Tony Danza Pays Tribute to Director... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for just $39.97 during Deal Days and enjoy lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote.
Bottom line from Mashable: this reshapes the tech landscape.
When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy-haired guy play myriad instruments, sampling and looping them into a climactic song. One that sticks out from memory is his version of Al Green’s “Let’s Stick Togeth...
The big picture: Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine Tour’ Stops In L.A.:... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Go’s IPO — Japan’s biggest so far this year — has done more than provide a much-needed boost to the country’s languishing listing season. It has also supplied the taxi-hailing app with the capital required to address an existential issue: Japan’s shortage of drivers. Go, which...
The big picture: Go eyes robotaxis and acquisitions after Japan’s biggest... — could change how developers build software.
GW3 is definitively an MMO, but ArenaNet says it won't play like either of its predecessors.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this may set a new standard for the genre.
Like humans, wildlife is increasingly vulnerable as climate change fuels longer and more intense heat waves, disrupting feeding and breeding and, in extreme cases, proving fatal.
Phys.org reports: From birds to fish, how extreme heat causes... — this advances our understanding of the world.
During IndieWire's Craft Roundtables, Strand explained that focusing the show's narrative on doctors provides a guardrail that helps it stay out of melodrama.
The big picture: Watch ‘The Pitt’ Editor Mark Strand Explain Why... — is generating industry buzz.
Even toys aren’t exempt from being replaced by technology. Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” opening in theaters June 19, is the latest instalment in the beloved animated franchise that follows a group of toys, led by cowboy Woody (Tom Hanks) and space ranger Buzz Lightyear (T...
Variety reports: ‘Toy Story 5’ Cast Guide: All the Celebrities... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Nothing's next budget phone is the latest victim of RAMageddon. As 9to5Google reports, Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis announced in a post on X that a follow-up to the CMF Phone 2 Pro won't be coming this year: We were working on a successor but with memory prices where th...
Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.
The prolific TV director and 11-time Emmy winner died Friday at the age of 85.
The big picture: “We Lost a Giant”: James Burrows Mourned by... — is generating industry buzz.
AMD says it will reinstate firmware memory encryption (TSME) on non-PRO Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs through a BIOS update in July, following the feature's removal through an earlier firmware update.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
And yes, before you ask, there's already a mod that adds Doormaker back into the game
Kotaku reports: Slay The Spire 2’s Gets Second Major Update... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
What’s the most cliche possible gift you can give a relative? A digital photo frame, displaying a rotating slideshow of family photos. Now Aura has completely refreshed this product space with its gorgeous Aura Ink frame, which uses e-ink to create a display that doesn’t even ...
TechCrunch reports: Aura’s impressive e-ink photo frame doesn’t even look... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a grueling heat wave on Friday, with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, likely shattering yet more temperature records.
Why it matters: Europe swelters as more heat records set to... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A California-based company will design, build and launch a spacecraft for NASA's Aeolus mission to orbit around Mars, where the probe will be the first to provide daily measurements of the planet's global environment.
Bottom line from Space.com: this opens new research frontiers.
"It’s easiest to operate in the region if I have people in Singapore—it’s where conversations are happening."
The big picture: Both U.S. and Chinese AI firms are setting... — signals changing business strategies.
Today, we’re looking at every year Nintendo’s had ever since the Nintendo Switch launched in 2017 – and ranking and rating each one against each other while listing and discussing every single major game released during every year since then. A while back, I made a tier list j...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
After a leaked directory exposed their membership in Dialog — Peter Thiel's invitation-only ideas forum — celebrities are speaking out.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Danish companies emit less CO₂ when they relocate certain tasks abroad. At the same time, emissions rise correspondingly in those countries. However, global emissions increase when companies are under pressure from cheap imports from China. This is shown by new research from t...
The big picture: Competition from Chinese imports is causing CO₂ emissions... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The director admitted that he had "never been asked" the question before The post Steven Spielberg weighs in on viral question of whether E.T. was slimy or dry appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Steven Spielberg weighs in on viral question of... could define this era of music.
Misha Osherovich and Nico Carney lead a sunny trans story that finds real optimism amid cultural panic.
The big picture: ‘She’s the He’ Review: An Edgy and Charming... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour.
BBC Tech reports: UK's top data and AI regulator quits after... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Threat actors are exploiting an unauthenticated information disclosure vulnerability in the WordPress plugin Gravity SMTP, active on 100,000 sites. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Hackers exploit info disclosure bug in Gravity SMTP... — this should prompt a review of your own security.
Oopsie-poopsie, 12 slugs of whiskey in less than a half hour was not a good idea.
The big picture: I Bought a Breathalyzer and Drank Along With... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
As Britain and Canada follow Australia’s lead on under-16 social media bans, experts warn the measures may be easy to evade and hard to enforce.
Why it matters: The Global Rush to Ban Kids From Social... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Emmy-winning TV director helmed over 1,000 episodes for shows like Friends, Frasier, Taxi, Mary Tyler Moore Show and more.
Why it matters: James Burrows, ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator and Famed TV Director,... could define this era of music.
"I don’t have a relatable thing. This is not like life that we’ve experienced."
Space.com reports: 'This is not like life that we’ve experienced'... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Despite iPhone parts manufacturer Tata saying recent water samples collected inside its factory in Hosur, India, showed no signs of contamination, Reuters reports that local health officials are still investigating complaints from nearby farmers. Here are the details.
Why it matters: iPhone parts factory in India faces new health... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Need some good news on a Friday after a long week? The Earth may not be engulfed by the expanding fireball of the dying sun, which has long been assumed to be our home planet's ultimate fate, according to scientists.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Burrows' work directing "Cheers," "Friends," "Frasier," "Will & Grace," and countless other multi-camera sitcoms made him one of the most recognizable creatives in television.
The big picture: James Burrows, Legendary Sitcom Director Who Shaped Half... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.
Bottom line from BBC World: this has global implications.
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
The big picture: Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as... — could reshape the global order.
The guitarist has also released a new dance punk single with KennyHoopla titled 'NEW AMERICA//' The post Albert Hammond Jr. explains delay of The Strokes’ new album ‘Reality Awaits’ appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Albert Hammond Jr. explains delay of The Strokes’... — this shows where the music business is headed.
A new study from Caltech demonstrates that soil bacteria can adapt under stress, particularly when a key nutrient, phosphorus, is running low in their environment. The work is important for understanding the complex relationships between microorganisms and the roots of plants,...
Why it matters: Stressed-out soil bacteria adapt to environmental conditions adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
And then he found out they were doing it again in the middle of the interview.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Television has lost one its biggest comedy names — James Burrows, the most decorated multi-camera director in the history of the medium, passed away in his sleep this morning, June 19, after a brief illness. The 11-time Emmy winner was 85. His 50+-year career will remain unmat...
The big picture: James Burrows Dies: Legendary TV Comedy Director &... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
The SoCal superstars launched their first-ever U.S. stadium trek with a high-concept show that moved through the band’s past, present and future.
Why it matters: Fuerza Regida Turns Petco Park Into a Corridos... could define this era of music.
New antibiotic candidates for drug-resistant bacteria may reside inside prions, misfolded proteins in the brain best known for rare and fatal degenerative brain diseases. Prion and prion-like proteins may hide short peptides, called "prionins," that can kill bacteria, suggesti...
The big picture: AI reveals unexpected source of antibiotic candidates in... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Can tiny aerosol particles make tropical convective clouds grow stronger? For decades, scientists have debated this question because aerosols can change how cloud droplets form, grow and release latent heat. One proposed pathway, known as condensational aerosol convective invi...
Phys.org reports: Observed high vapor supersaturation provides crucial evidence for... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Grinding Gear Games has filled the world with delicious mysteries to keep you going after the campaign.
Why it matters: Nobody needs to grind for 100 hours to... could shake up the gaming landscape.
One constant on my desk for a few years now has been the Qingping Air Monitor Lite. When a device can look awesome, but also provide some really cool data for your Apple Home environment, it’s going to be a must-have.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.
Apple’s next-generation M6 chip is rumored to launch this fall, here’s which new products are expected to get M6 first.
Why it matters: Apple’s M6 chip launches this fall, with these... is one to watch for the industry.
The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.
BBC World reports: Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Prince helped define the sound which characterized the early FPS, as well as classic PC games like Catacomb 3-D.
PC Gamer reports: Bobby Prince, the legendary composer behind Doom and... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Norway is banning generative AI tools in elementary schools starting in late August. Students in grades 1 through 7 won't be allowed to use AI at all; secondary schools will permit it only under supervision. Prime Minister Stoere says children must first "learn to read, write,...
Why it matters: Norway bans generative AI tools in elementary schools... marks a new chapter in AI development.
Limited Run Games announced a pair of new Nintendo Switch physical releases for Nintendo Switch with Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 1 and 2 getting the boxed treatment. The two titles will be sold standalone and as part of a deluxe edition. The latter includes a CD soundt...
Why it matters: Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 1 and 2... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Relativity Space, the rocket company led by former Google executive Eric Schmidt, was picked to launch NASA's Aeolus payload to Mars in 2028, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. Under a new public-private partnership, Relativity Space will provide the "spacecraft, rocket, and c...
The big picture: NASA selects Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for a... — is one to watch for the industry.
An international research team from Tohoku University, Tokyo University of Science, Vanderbilt University and the University of Adelaide has discovered a novel, exceptionally simple method to precisely synthesize extremely small iridium nanoclusters in ambient air. Such a feat...
Phys.org reports: 15-atom iridium nanoclusters stay stable 20 hours, outperform... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Security researchers at Paradigm Shift have published a working exploit, dubbed usbliter8, that achieves arbitrary code execution inside the SecureROM of Apple's A12 and A13 chips. That code is burned into the silicon at manufacture. No software update can reach it. Affected ...
Why it matters: Unpatchable 'usbliter8' Exploit Breaks Apple A12 and A13... highlights growing cyber threats.
Following Tuesday’s announcement, Google is rolling out the June 2026 Wear OS 7 update to the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2.
9to5Google reports: Here’s everything new in Wear OS 7 for... — this is one to watch for the industry.
The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation is actively developing and maintaining a suite of endpoint detection and response (EDR) killers that it hands out to affiliates for impairing system defenses before deploying the encryptor. This mature portfolio of EDR-te...
Bottom line from The Hacker News: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
He made the track alongside college students in conjunction with the Chicago young people's charity Guitars Over Guns The post Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder shares inspirational new song ‘Better Believe’ appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder shares inspirational new song... — this shows where the music business is headed.
The real story behind 'Backrooms' and Issa Rae's 'Screen Time' is compression — the craft of concentrating audience attention into a window short enough to make something feel essential.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this could reshape the box office conversation.
A stunningly concentrated and hefty galaxy cluster, from a time in the universe's history when such massive structures aren't expected to have fully formed yet, is challenging cosmic evolution theories. Across a series of three recent papers, a team led by researchers from IPA...
Why it matters: New JWST images of abnormally well-developed galaxy cluster... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Could we finally have a replicable process for direct filmmaker-to-exhibitor relationships after decades of conspicuous absence?
IndieWire reports: How to Reroute Distribution: Art House Convergence and... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The música mexicana group will embark on their first stadium tour of the US this summer. Learn how to get tickets. Fuerza Regida Announce 2026 “This Is Our Dream” Tour: How to Get Tickets Paolo Ragusa
Why it matters: Fuerza Regida Announce 2026 “This Is Our Dream”... shows where the music business is headed.
Researchers have produced the most detailed map yet of how stem cells in the growing tip of a plant begin their journey to form the many cell types that shape flowers and stems. They identified 18 distinct cell type clusters in the inflorescence meristem (the stem cell niche a...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
In a paper published in Science Advances, researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and Kyung Hee University have found a new way to control quantum light sources, which is one of the key elements needed before q...
The big picture: A new way to control tiny quantum light... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
When H5N1 bird flu first began infecting U.S. cattle in early 2024, diagnosis was elusive because, in cows, the disease looked completely different. Instead of affecting the lungs, as H5N1 does in other mammalian species, it caused severe infection in the cows' udders, largely...
Phys.org reports: How H5N1 bird flu hid unrecognized for weeks... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Companies working at the frontier of aerospace, energy and computing are constantly looking for new materials to improve performance. But in order to understand how those materials will actually behave once they're inside rockets or on computer chips, companies first have to m...
The big picture: New technique sharpens predictions of metal alloy behavior... — opens new research frontiers.
Maddie’s Secret by John Early is doing brisk business at the IFC Center as screenings fill up for opening weekend of the Magnolia Pictures’ comedy. Critically acclaimed Rose Of Nevada from 1-2 Special and Sony Pictures Classics’ Unidentified also debut in limited release along...
Deadline reports: Indies Flex With Buzzy ‘Maddie’s Secret’, ‘Rose Of... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The Dell 15 laptop has just come down from its regular price of $599.99 to $349.99.
Why it matters: Your 15-inch daily driver is now $250 off... could change how developers build software.
A lot has changed in the 27 years since the release Resident Evil — Code: Veronica, and some things have aged better than others. So here's a list of things we hope to see addressed in the upcoming remake Resident Evil: Veronica.
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The June Bootids usually produce just a handful of meteors, but this notoriously unpredictable shower has a history of surprise outbursts.
Bottom line from Space.com: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
With worrying numbers about potential L.A. job losses and other economic impacts resulting from a Paramount-Warner Bos Discovery merger, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has just put its thumb on the scale of a possible state attorneys general’s legal action against...
The big picture: Looming ParaBros Merger Action By State AGs Boosted... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Fortnite OG has been a bit of a mixed bag, largely just because Chapter 1 feels primitive for a lot of the folks who weren't there for it the first time. But it was during the late stages of Chapter 1 when Fortnite really found its stride creatively--Season 9 was such a fun sh...
Why it matters: Fortnite OG Season 9: Start Time, OG Pass,... signals what players want next.
Nobel Prize winner John Jumper is leaving Google Deepmind for Anthropic after nearly nine years. Days earlier, Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer left for OpenAI. Weeks before that, AlphaGo researcher David Silver started his own company. Three of Google's most prominent AI minds, go...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this raises questions about AI's role.
Older mice that received a faecal microbiome transplant from younger animals went on to have improved brain plasticity, which suggests their brains could overcome a neurological condition that is typically successfully treated only in childhood
The big picture: Faecal transplant makes the brains of old mice... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
'Artificial' is set to star Andrew Garfield as the controversial OpenAI CEO Sam Altman The post Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI drama dropped by Amazon following $50billion partnership deal appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.
Fungi are key constituents of the soil microbial community, playing a major role in moving carbon and energy through the soil food web. A recent analysis carried out by Professor Matthias C. Rillig from Freie Universität Berlin highlights the importance of soil fungal communit...
Phys.org reports: Hidden underground, fungi drive carbon storage, crop health... — this opens new research frontiers.
Full orchestra and jazz bands will play Justin Hurwitz’s unforgettable score to screen. La La Land Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Global Concert Series Chris Coplan
Why it matters: La La Land Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Global... could define this era of music.
The allocated payment will go to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing.
CNET reports: Sony Will Pay Out $7.85M in PlayStation Store... — this could change how developers build software.
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Hyper Light Drifter – S.E., Flame Keeper, Dungeon Defense, To the Moon, Backflip Madness 2, Graffiti Simulator, and more. We also have early Prime Day TCL NXTPAPER Android ...
9to5Google reports: Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Hyper Light... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Smart lighting company Philips Hue has launched its first wired wall modules. Installed behind existing wall switches, the new devices bring non-smart lights into the Hue ecosystem for the first time. Hue also announced new Play table and floor lamps that are more affordable v...
The Verge reports: Hue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The S&P 500 surged on Thursday, making up for losses seen after central bankers convened.
CNBC reports: Fedspeak vs. war deal: Here are the things... — this hints at where the money is moving.
visionOS 27 brings a variety of new features to Apple Vision Pro, with Siri AI being the single biggest upgrade. But there are two visionOS 27 features that owners of the original Vision Pro model will miss out on.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Superfluids are intriguing states of matter in which particles behave like a giant collective wave, allowing them to flow without any friction. When this fluid flows past a fixed obstacle at a velocity below a specific threshold, it moves around it without slowing down or exer...
Phys.org reports: Tiny objects swimming in a superfluid of light... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Amazon MGM Studios has dropped "Artificial," the nearly finished OpenAI film directed by Luca Guadagnino with Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman. Amazon struck a $50 billion partnership with OpenAI in February. According to an insider, both Altman and Musk come off poorly in the fi...
The big picture: Amazon drops its OpenAI drama film after signing... — raises questions about AI's role.
The Onion will relaunch Infowars on July 2 with comedian Tim Heidecker as creative director.
The big picture: Infowars is returning with Tim Heidecker at the... — is one to watch for the industry.
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