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  1. Apple adds Google Gemini coding assistant in Xcode 26.6 update9to5Mac
  2. The $25 Fire TV Stick is my favorite Prime Day purchase yetZDNet
  3. Benson Boone and Alix Earle Fight Dragons, Lock Lips in ‘The Time of My Life’ VideoRolling Stone
  4. Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235BBC World
  5. SoftBank sinks 12% as Asia tech rout tracks declines in the U.S.CNBC
  6. Asus offers up to 36% off its ZenWiFi mesh routers — tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers starting from $297Tom's Hardware
  7. Ann Blyth Dead: Oscar-Nominated ‘Mildred Pierce’ Actress Was 98Deadline
  8. The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happenPhys.org
  9. ‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker Sits Front Row at Thom Browne Milan Fashion Week ShowHollywood Reporter
  10. Camp Snoopy season 2 now available on Apple TV9to5Mac

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Apple adds Google Gemini coding assistant in Xcode 26.6 update

Apple has released Xcode 26.6, adding support for a third coding assistant to the company’s integrated development environment software.

The big picture: Apple adds Google Gemini coding assistant in Xcode... — could change how developers build software.

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SoftBank sinks 12% as Asia tech rout tracks declines in the U.S.

SoftBank Group plunged, leading a broad selloff in Asian technology stocks amid mounting concerns over the rising cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

The big picture: SoftBank sinks 12% as Asia tech rout tracks... — reflects a broader economic trend.

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Ann Blyth Dead: Oscar-Nominated ‘Mildred Pierce’ Actress Was 98

Ann Blyth, the actress of Hollywood’s Golden Age whose breakout came in 1945’s Mildred Pierce, has died. She was 98. The Academy Award nominee “died peacefully of natural causes” on Wednesday, according to KABC’s George Pennacchio, who noted her passing comes two months before...

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Camp Snoopy season 2 now available on Apple TV

All thirteen episodes from the second season of Camp Snoopy are now available on Apple TV. Watch the trailer below.

The big picture: Camp Snoopy season 2 now available on Apple... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.3 update out now, patch notes

Nintendo just issued the next update for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream with version 1.0.3. For this most part, this is about bug fixes – and there are quite a few of those here. Other than that though, Nintendo says Mii characters or other creations can’t be sent via local ...

Why it matters: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.3 update out... signals what players want next.

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Nintendo Music – list of all games included

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.

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James Bond Candidate Louis Partridge Says He Never Pictured Himself as 007 But Says It’s ‘Wonderful’ to Be In Contention

When Netflix released the first “Enola Holmes” in 2020, audiences watched “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown reinvent herself as the eccentric, fourth-wall-breaking detective. They also met a breakout newcomer: Louis Partridge. Six years later, at the world premiere of ...

Why it matters: James Bond Candidate Louis Partridge Says He Never... is generating industry buzz.

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Nanoparticle exsolution opens a new route to functional oxide electronics and spintronics

A research team has developed a new strategy to simultaneously control the electronic and magnetic properties of oxide thin films through a process known as exsolution. The team was led by Professor Hyeon Han and Professor Donghwa Lee from the Department of Materials Science a...

The big picture: Nanoparticle exsolution opens a new route to functional... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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‘Love Island USA’ Dumps Alannah Keyser After Resurfaced Racist Posts

Alannah Keyser has been cut from Love Island USA after a video of her using a racial slur resurfaced on social media. The Islander came in as a bombshell during the Casa Amor twist in the Peacock dating series. However, shortly after entering the villa, a video of her lip-sync...

The big picture: ‘Love Island USA’ Dumps Alannah Keyser After Resurfaced... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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‘Love Island USA’ Star Alannah Keyser Fired From Season 8, Second Contestant Booted for Using N-Word

For the second time this season, a “Love Island USA” contestant has been kicked off the show for using the n-word. Casa Amor participant Alannah Keyser will no longer appear on Season 8, Peacock has confirmed, after videos surfaced on social media of her singing along to the n...

The big picture: ‘Love Island USA’ Star Alannah Keyser Fired From... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Joel Kim Booster Worries Hollywood Took Wrong Message From ‘Heated Rivalry’s Success: “It Wasn’t The Hockey”

With the final stretch of Pride Month upon us, Joel Kim Booster feels Hollywood is dropping the ball on LGBTQ representation. The 2x Emmy nominee recently discussed the massive success of the Crave/HBO Max series Heated Rivalry, explaining that the industry had the wrong takea...

Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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How to manage public investment in science with balance

Public debt is higher today and growing at a faster rate than before the pandemic in 80% of the world's economies. According to the latest fiscal report from the International Monetary Fund, global public debt could rise to 100% of GDP by the end of this decade if it continues...

The big picture: How to manage public investment in science with... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Sombr Unveils Single “My Body Isn’t Ready”: Stream

The meteoric pop rock artist continues his distinct heartache drenched sound. Sombr Unveils Single “My Body Isn’t Ready”: Stream Travis Bland

Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.

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Ann Blyth, Who Played Joan Crawford’s Daughter in ‘Mildred Pierce,’ Dies at 98

Ann Blyth, who drew a 1946 Oscar nomination for her memorable performance as the spoiled, selfish daughter of Joan Crawford’s hard-working, devoted title character in the classic film “Mildred Pierce,” died Wednesday. She was 98. KABC’s George Pennachio reported her death. The...

Variety reports: Ann Blyth, Who Played Joan Crawford’s Daughter in... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Nearly isotropic superconducting property revealed in trilayer nickelate

A research team led by Prof. Zhang Jinglei from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, found that the trilayer nickelate La4Ni3O10-δ exhibits a nearly isotropic upper critical field under high pressure. This finding provides important experimental i...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Julianna Margulies Boards ‘Sister Senators’ as EP; Documentary Examines S.C. Lawmakers Who Crossed Party Lines To Protect Women’s Rights

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy-winning actress Julianna Margulies has signed on to executive produce Sister Senators, an upcoming documentary feature “about the only five women in the overwhelmingly male South Carolina State Senate, who defy party lines to fight for women’s rights.” Emily Ha...

Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Get the complete Star Trek: TNG Collection On The Cheap For Prime Day

I promise I'm not going to make a "set your phasers to" joke even though this post is about a Star Trek deal. Among the dozens of movies and TV series on sale for Prime Day is the entire run of Star Trek: The Next Generation on Blu-ray--all 41 discs of it. The massive boxed se...

Why it matters: Get the complete Star Trek: TNG Collection On... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Devil May Cry 5 Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution

Capcom delivered Devil May Cry 5 Hunter Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, and now thanks to Digital Foundry, we have extra details that dig into the technical side of the game with information about frame rate, resolution, and more. If you’re looking for a quick summary,...

Why it matters: Devil May Cry 5 Nintendo Switch 2 tech... signals what players want next.

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Integration could be key to computational thinking in students

Training in computational thinking can improve a student's ability to tackle complex problems, according to research in the International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, which examined both students' perceptions of their own skills and their demonstrated performance. ...

The big picture: Integration could be key to computational thinking in... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Scott Pelley, Fired ‘60 Minutes’ Star, Signs With CAA

The talent agency will rep the journalist in all areas as he looks for life after CBS News, where he worked for 37 years.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Scott Pelley, Fired ‘60 Minutes’ Star, Signs With... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Prime Day Deal: Save $63 On The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless Headset

Now available for $116.84 (was $180), the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless Gaming Headset is down to its lowest price ever for Prime Day. The standout feature of the headset is its ridiculous battery life--lasting up to 200 hours on a single charge, it's a good choice for anyone wh...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Teletubbies Dance for LGBTQ+ Rights at Canva Beach Pride Party at Cannes Lions

And the award for best party at Cannes Lions goes to … There isn’t such a recognition (yet) from the annual festival of creativity for marketeers and advertisers in the South of France. But in 2026, that honor might as well go to Canva, the industry leading all in-one visual c...

Why it matters: Teletubbies Dance for LGBTQ+ Rights at Canva Beach... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Phoebe Bridgers Drops New Single “Lost Boys”

The song and music video comes a day after Bridgers announced her upcoming album 'Lost Weekend.'

The big picture: Phoebe Bridgers Drops New Single “Lost Boys” — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Kylie Jenners Meta AI glasses have the internet split

Meta’s Kylie Jenner AI glasses are here with a built-in camera, hands-free video, and voice controls.

Mashable reports: Kylie Jenners Meta AI glasses have the internet... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Ancient stellar flyby may still be steering long-period comets today

The Gaia mission has allowed researchers to understand the motions of stars like never before, even revealing possible interactions between our solar system and nearby stars. Planetary Science Institute Senior Scientist Nathan Kaib and collaborator Sean Raymond (Universite de ...

Phys.org reports: Ancient stellar flyby may still be steering long-period... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Foreign funds help make housing unaffordable, according to research

It's no secret that U.S. housing has gotten less affordable. From 2019 to 2025, average home prices rose 60%, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

Why it matters: Foreign funds help make housing unaffordable, according to... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Samsung’s Entry Level Curved Gaming Monitor Is $190 For Prime Day

If you've been holding out until Prime Day to upgrade your monitor, your patience has officially paid off. Amazon is offering the premium Samsung 32-Inch Odyssey G55C Series Monitor for just $190 (was $330), which is a new all-time low. The monitor has been no stranger to sale...

The big picture: Samsung’s Entry Level Curved Gaming Monitor Is $190... — is generating hype in the community.

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Samsung’s 34-inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Is Down to $265 For Prime Day

A bunch of great gaming monitors are on sale for Prime Day, including the Samsung 34-Inch Odyssey G5 Ultrawide. Now listed for $265 (was $400), this is one of the better deals we've seen for the monitor this year. Along with tons of high-end specs, it's pretty slick-looking, t...

The big picture: Samsung’s 34-inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Is Down to... — could shake up the gaming landscape.

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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Bosses on Cutting Sandbending, ‘The Drill’ Episode and Other Season 2 Changes: ‘There’s Only So Much We Can Fit’

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 2 of the live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” now streaming on Netflix. Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is back for Season 2, following Aang’s (Gordon Cormier) journey to learn earthbending from t...

Why it matters: ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Bosses on Cutting Sandbending,... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘Lucky Strike’ Review: Scott Eastwood In Survival Mode In Rod Davis Lurie’s Propulsive WWII Thriller

I approached seeing director Rod Davis Lurie’s new WWII-set film Lucky Strike with a little apprehension because at this point I had a hard time imagining seeing another movie set during this war of wars that could possibly feel like something I hadn’t already seen. From all t...

The big picture: ‘Lucky Strike’ Review: Scott Eastwood In Survival Mode... — is generating industry buzz.

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Prime Cardholders Can Get A 25% Discount On A PS5 Digital With This Prime Day Deal

Amazon Prime Day is in full swing with an impressive variety of deals on controllers, AirPods, collectible books, video games, and more. If you happen to be shopping with any Amazon Prime credit card, you'll also get access to an additional deal: a 25% discount on the 825GB Pl...

Why it matters: Prime Cardholders Can Get A 25% Discount On... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Phoebe Bridgers Goes Renaissance Faire Role-Playing in the Video for ‘Lost Boys,’ Her First Solo Single in Four Years

Phoebe Bridgers released her first new solo single in four years, “Lost Boys,” on Thursday, accompanied by a music video that sees the singer doing some serious Renaissance Faire-style role playing in the suburbs with a cast of sword-bearing compatriots, and taking on co-star ...

The big picture: Phoebe Bridgers Goes Renaissance Faire Role-Playing in the... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Microscale hydrogel fibers could enable imaging inside tiny tissue structures

Researchers have developed light-transmitting hydrogel fibers that are just hundreds of micrometers in diameter. With further development, these soft fibers could one day make it possible to use imaging techniques to detect early breast cancer hidden inside very small breast d...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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After parenthood, same-sex parents diverge from different-sex norms—and from each other, researcher finds

Research by Penn sociologist Pilar Gonalons-Pons and others has shown that after a man and a woman have a child, the couple's relative share of paid and unpaid labor tends to change dramatically, with the father specializing in paid work and the mother in child care.

The big picture: After parenthood, same-sex parents diverge from different-sex norms—and... — advances our understanding of the world.

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This Is Could Be Your Last Chance To Get An Xbox Series S This Cheap

Xbox Series S (512 GB) $380 (was $400) See at Amazon In case you hadn't heard, Microsoft is once again raising Xbox Series X|S console prices soon. Starting August 1, The Xbox Series X 1TB is jumping from $650 to $800 and the Xbox...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Is A24 Still Cool?

We are entering an era when anything Big Tech-associated smells bad, and even the most beloved brands are getting smoke-bombed.

The big picture: Is A24 Still Cool? — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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This year’s Prime Day deals on Apple products are the best I’ve seen

Amazon’s Prime Day is now in its third day, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 has already dropped to a new low price, while the AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to ...

Why it matters: This year’s Prime Day deals on Apple products... reshapes the tech landscape.

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Listen to Phoebe Bridgers’ New Song “Lost Boys”

Featuring Alex G, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Jack Antonoff, Bright Eyes’ Nate Walcott, Blake Mills, Caroline Shaw, and more

Pitchfork reports: Listen to Phoebe Bridgers’ New Song “Lost Boys” — this taps into a cultural moment.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1833 on June 26

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1833 on June 26 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1833 on... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 26

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1111 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 26 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 26 — could define this era of music.

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Social media messages may help counter youth loneliness epidemic by encouraging real-world connection

Loneliness among young adults has reached what the U.S. surgeon general has called an "epidemic," with recent estimates suggesting that roughly half of U.S. adults report feeling lonely, and rates are particularly high among people ages 18–29. A new study from the University o...

The big picture: Social media messages may help counter youth loneliness... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Why old nuclear-site concrete could become a tool for trapping strontium-90

Crushed concrete from legacy nuclear facilities could play a far greater role in safely managing radioactive land than previously understood. Research published in ACS ES&T Water and conducted by scientists from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom National Nuclear Lab...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.

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Phoebe Bridgers Gives Us Medieval Magic With ‘Lost Boys’

The first single from Lost Weekend features Jack Antonoff, Alex G, her boygenius bandmates Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, and more

Rolling Stone reports: Phoebe Bridgers Gives Us Medieval Magic With ‘Lost... — this shows where the music business is headed.

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Congo Ebola Crisis: Contact Tracing Is Dangerously Behind, Officials Warn

Most of the people testing positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not on health workers’ radar, suggesting that contact tracing is lagging dangerously behind.

The big picture: Congo Ebola Crisis: Contact Tracing Is Dangerously Behind,... — opens new research frontiers.

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Anthropic is testing desktop-like Claude Cowork for mobile

Anthropic appears to be testing Claude Cowork support on mobile, allowing you to manage long-running Claude tasks from your phone. [...]

BleepingComputer reports: Anthropic is testing desktop-like Claude Cowork for mobile — this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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From ‘Toy Story 5’ Finds to Back-to-School Gear, These Are the Best Amazon Prime Deals for Kids and Babies

Amazon’s 2026 Prime Day event is down to its final stretch, but there’s still time to find plenty of deals that make the last-minute scroll worth it. With less than two days left, the sale is still running strong, especially when it comes to toys, games and kid-friendly finds....

Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Hidden molecular code in tosyl groups directs pillararene formation and assembly, study finds

A research team at Mahidol University, Thailand, has discovered that tosyl groups, long regarded as routine synthetic handles, can actively guide the formation and behavior of pillararenes—a class of pillar-shaped macrocyclic molecules widely used in supramolecular chemistry. ...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Centuries-old planktonic shell mystery solved with discovery of self-assembling proteins

Biomaterials with extraordinary properties, such as spider silk, have so far been known primarily from animals. Researchers at the University of Salzburg in Austria have now deciphered a surprising counterpart from the world of single-celled organisms: The shells of tintinnids...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Poland busts SIM-swapping gang tied to millions in crypto theft

Authorities in Poland have arrested four members of an organized cybercrime group accused of breaching telecommunications partners and hijacking email accounts to carry out SIM-swapping attacks. [...]

The big picture: Poland busts SIM-swapping gang tied to millions in... — exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Brad Bird On A ‘Ratatouille’ Sequel: “No, We Told That Story”

Ratatouille director Brad Bird is not open to a sequel to the Disney and Pixar animated film. In a new interview, the filmmaker revealed that he has been asked about a potential follow-up to the 2007 film, but is not open to it. “They’ve made little feints towards that to see ...

Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Micron exec suggests Apple’s aggressive purchasing tactics helped fuel memory shortage

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal following a blockbuster earnings report, Micron Chief Business Officer Sumit Sadana implied that Apple played a role in the current memory crunch. Here are the details.

9to5Mac reports: Micron exec suggests Apple’s aggressive purchasing tactics helped... — this could change how developers build software.

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Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more fun

Android 17 is getting a dedicated gaming mode for foldables that will put a virtual gamepad with touch controls on half of your screen to theoretically make it easier to play games. With foldable gaming mode, which is set to launch in the coming months, the virtual controller ...

The big picture: Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Ray Mendoza-Directed ‘Blood On The Promontory’ Adds Kevin Rankin, Noel Fisher, Tokala Black Elk, Dallas Roberts & Spencer Jarman

EXCLUSIVE: The Ray Mendoza-directed Western drama feature Blood On The Promontory has added 5 actors to its growing cast: Kevin Rankin (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Noel Fisher (Dark Winds), Tokola Black Elk (Happy’s Place), Dallas Roberts (3:10 to Yuma), and Spencer Jarma...

Why it matters: Ray Mendoza-Directed ‘Blood On The Promontory’ Adds Kevin... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Everything We Know About Georgia Oakley’s ‘Sense And Sensibility’ Film So Far

Jane Austen’s classic Sense and Sensibility has been adapted for the big screen once more. Come fall, the Focus Features and Working Title film will arrive in theaters, following in the footsteps of the 1995 film adaptation directed by Ang Lee from an Oscar-winning script adap...

Deadline reports: Everything We Know About Georgia Oakley’s ‘Sense And... — this is generating industry buzz.

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‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Helps Sombr Fight Off Insecurity in Romantic ‘My Body Isn’t Ready’ Music Video

“Obsession” meets “Off Campus” in Sombr’s new music video for “My Body Isn’t Ready,” which stars Inde Navarrette and Josh Heuston. The song, one of the young rocker’s most vulnerable to date, sees Sombr overcome by insecurities. “I like you but my body isn’t ready / I want you...

Why it matters: ‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Helps Sombr Fight Off... is generating industry buzz.

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Venezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’

The country was hit hard by a pair of quakes that happened in quick succession and were likely driven by stress being transferred from one part of the fault that runs through the country to another.

Wired reports: Venezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’ — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Rupak Ginn And Sami Khan Serve Up Second Course Of ‘Spice Road,’ PBS Digital Series That Savors  South Asian Culture, Cuisine

EXCLUSIVE: Actor Rupak Ginn and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sami Khan are back with the second season of Spice Road, the Independent Lens series that explores South Asian cuisine, culture, and community in the U.S. Episode 1 of the new season premiered this week on PBS Food’s Di...

Why it matters: Rupak Ginn And Sami Khan Serve Up Second... is generating industry buzz.

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The cask is the shipping container of the late Middle Ages

What do wooden casks tell us about trade and everyday life between 1300 and 1800? Ph.D. candidate Jeroen Oosterbaan studied the life cycle of this shipping container and has shown how these everyday objects played a key role in the development of international trade networks.

Phys.org reports: The cask is the shipping container of the... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Why these birds meet again in Africa: Flycatcher study reveals how genes and environment guide 13,000‑km migrations

Migratory birds such as the pied flycatcher typically have wintering locations in Africa close to others from the same breeding population. That means that birds breeding in the Netherlands run into each other again in Africa, while Spanish populations also end up close togeth...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Palisades Fire Jury Deadlocked; As Suspect Faces Decades Behind Bars, DOJ Insists “Trial Continues”

The jury charged with determining if Jonathan Rinderknecht is guilty of starting the blaze in early 2025 that became the devastating Palisades Fire can’t come up with a verdict, yet. “The jury in the Jonathan Rinderknecht trial sent a subsequent note saying they are deadlocked...

Why it matters: Palisades Fire Jury Deadlocked; As Suspect Faces Decades... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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‘X-Men ’97’ Season 3 Release Wait Time Will Be Shorter Than First Two Seasons: “They’ve Learned Their Lessons”

X-Men ’97 fans won’t have to wait long for Season 3 of the Marvel animated series, as they did between the first two seasons. Producer Larry Houston has revealed that lessons have been learned and that the third installment of the superhero series will premiere sooner this tim...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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California launches AI unemployment tracker

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the California AI-Unemployment Tracker, a public resource to monitor AI's workforce impact.

Bottom line from Mashable: this reshapes the tech landscape.

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YouTube updates Shorts to make it even more like TikTok

YouTube is adding even more TikTok-like features to Shorts, including a new "clear screen" mode that removes the icons and text from the video you're watching. In a blog post on Thursday, YouTube says it's also replacing the "thumbs-up" button with a "heart" icon, and is intro...

Why it matters: YouTube updates Shorts to make it even more... reshapes the tech landscape.

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How soil pH shapes rice stink bug outbreaks by controlling key bacteria

Researchers at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), in collaboration with researchers from the University of the Ryukyus and the University of Electro-Communications, have discovered that soil pH is a key factor in regulating the symbiot...

The big picture: How soil pH shapes rice stink bug outbreaks... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Plankton-linked vapors could speed cloud seed formation over cold oceans

For nearly 50 years, scientists have suspected that microscopic marine plankton play a role in cloud formation over the oceans. Now, an experiment led by the University of Helsinki suggests that it may be more important than previously thought. The findings are published in th...

The big picture: Plankton-linked vapors could speed cloud seed formation over... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Supergirl: How the Canceled Flash Spinoff Brought the Maid of Might to Screen

Since her debut in 1959’s Action Comics #252, Supergirl has been reinvented time and again. Originally a teen girl riff on Superboy, Supergirl has been everything from a modern woman making her way through 1970s Chicago to a shapeshifting blob of goo to a scantily-clad minion ...

The big picture: Supergirl: How the Canceled Flash Spinoff Brought the... — taps into what audiences want right now.

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Deal Days dropped 10TB of cloud storage to just $270

Get 10TB of Internxt cloud storage for life for $269.97 through June 28, with zero-knowledge encryption, unlimited devices, and no monthly fees.

Mashable reports: Deal Days dropped 10TB of cloud storage to... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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This all-in-one lifetime PDF tool is just $30 through June 28

PDF Agile Premium is just $29.97 during Deal Days through June 28, giving you a lifetime PDF editor packed with editing, conversion, OCR, annotation, and e-signature tools.

The big picture: This all-in-one lifetime PDF tool is just $30... — could change how developers build software.

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How to watch Turkey vs. USA online for free

How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Turkey vs. USA in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Mashable reports: How to watch Turkey vs. USA online for... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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