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  1. Liquid AI Ships LFM2.5-230M with llama.cpp, MLX, vLLM, SGLang, and ONNX Support for On-Device InferenceMarkTechPost
  2. US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefireBBC World
  3. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition reviewNintendo Everything
  4. 8 of the best Nintendo Switch 1 games to revisit on Switch 2Nintendo Everything
  5. Hurdle hints and answers for June 28, 2026Mashable
  6. Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, June 28CNET
  7. Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 28, #643CNET
  8. Quantic Dream's Star Wars: Eclipse is struggling: 'We're understaffed,' say devsPC Gamer
  9. MagSafe battery banks: Best picks for your iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and more9to5Mac
  10. I hear my son crying beneath the rubble, says Venezuela earthquake survivorBBC Science

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Liquid AI Ships LFM2.5-230M with llama.cpp, MLX, vLLM, SGLang, and ONNX Support for On-Device Inference

Liquid AI released LFM2.5-230M, its smallest model yet. The 230M-parameter, open-weight model runs on-device at 213 tok/s on a Galaxy S25 Ultra and 42 on a Raspberry Pi 5. Built on the LFM2 architecture, it targets tool use and data extraction, beating larger models like Qwen3...

The big picture: Liquid AI Ships LFM2.5-230M with llama.cpp, MLX, vLLM,... — pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition review

System: Switch 2 Release date: June 9, 2026 Developer: Monolith Soft Publisher: Nintendo It’s well-known that Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition stands strong as one of the greatest JRPGs of all time. It’s got a great story, fantastic voice acting, memorable music, well-...

Nintendo Everything reports: Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2... — this is generating hype in the community.

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8 of the best Nintendo Switch 1 games to revisit on Switch 2

It’s no secret that brand-new games are taking longer and longer to develop – both because they’re becoming more ambitious and because they render in much higher resolutions, which warrants higher-quality assets. In between brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 releases, one of the cons...

The big picture: 8 of the best Nintendo Switch 1 games... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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MagSafe battery banks: Best picks for your iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and more

With iPhone Air, Apple reintroduced the MagSafe battery pack. It’s $99, and optimized specifically for iPhone Air. It’s rather slim, though it’s rather weak in capacity – making Qi2 alternatives all the more interesting. We’ll be delving into the top options on the market, jus...

The big picture: MagSafe battery banks: Best picks for your iPhone... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Christopher Nolan Assured Ryan Coogler It “Wasn’t Crazy” To Film ‘Sinners’ On Imax

Ever the Imax advocate, Christopher Nolan recalled introducing Ryan Coogler to the high-res format. The 2x Oscar winner recently noted that he assured Coogler it “wasn’t crazy” using Imax to film his 2025 film Sinners, which earned Autumn Durald Arkapaw the Academy Award for B...

Why it matters: Christopher Nolan Assured Ryan Coogler It “Wasn’t Crazy”... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for June 28, 2026

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Why it matters: NYT Pips hints, answers for June 28, 2026 reshapes the tech landscape.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 28, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1835 on June 28 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The big picture: Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 28, 2026 — reshapes the tech landscape.

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[Let’s Talk] First impressions of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2

Star Fox is back after a little more than a decade with its latest game on Nintendo Switch 2. With the title having been out for a couple of days, we want to know what you think of it so far. For those that are unaware, this is a new take on Star Fox 64. With the updated graph...

The big picture: [Let’s Talk] First impressions of Star Fox on... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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Rob Lowe Reveals ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Sequel Script Is In Works: “Trying To Get It Done”

More than 40 years later, Rob Lowe and friends are getting closer to reigniting St. Elmo’s Fire with a long-awaited sequel. The 6x Golden Globe nominee, who has previously noted there’s interest in a follow-up, recently revealed that the team is “working on” a script, which th...

Deadline reports: Rob Lowe Reveals ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Sequel Script... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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These women said no to having kids - here's why

From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.

BBC World reports: These women said no to having kids -... — this could reshape the global order.

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‘Elle’s Lexi Minetree Says James Van Der Beek “Brought So Much Life” To Show: “We Miss Him So Much”

Nearly five months after his death at age 48, one of James Van Der Beek’s final onscreen roles is set to debut next week. On Saturday, Elle star Lexi Minetree raved that her late co-star “brought so much life” to his role as Dean Wilson in the Legally Blonde prequel series, pr...

Why it matters: ‘Elle’s Lexi Minetree Says James Van Der Beek... could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Every Year After’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon; Will Focus on Charlie’s Story From ‘One Golden Summer’ Sequel Book

Get ready to return to Barry’s Bay: “Every Year After” has been renewed for a second season at Amazon’s Prime Video less than a month after its debut. Based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel “Every Summer After,” the first season of the drama tells the friends-to-lovers-to...

Why it matters: ‘Every Year After’ Renewed for Season 2 at... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Prime Video’s ‘Every Year After’ Renewed for Season 2

Amy B. Harris returns as showrunner for the Prime Video series that will expand the Barry’s Bay universe and follow Fortune’s novel, ‘One Golden Summer.’

Why it matters: Prime Video’s ‘Every Year After’ Renewed for Season... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Prime Video’s ‘Every Year After’ Renewed For Season 2 Inspired By Carley Fortune Sequel ‘One Golden Summer’

Prime Video is going back to Barry’s Bay. Following the success of the streamer’s television adaptation of Carley Fortune’s best-seller Every Summer After — titled Every Year After in show form — a second season has been given the go ahead. The announcement was made onstage Sa...

Deadline reports: Prime Video’s ‘Every Year After’ Renewed For Season... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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‘Overcompensating’s Benito Skinner Plays Two Roles In Season 2, Teases “Something Sinister”

With Season 2 of his Prime Video series, Benito Skinner is putting in some onscreen double duty. On Saturday, the Overcompensating creator and star teased to Deadline that “something sinister” is in store for the collegiate comedy series, in which he reprises his starring role...

The big picture: ‘Overcompensating’s Benito Skinner Plays Two Roles In Season... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1835 on June 28

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1835 on June 28 appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1835 on... reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Could legal 'personhood' help save Lough Neagh?

Rights of Nature could give Lough Neagh the same status as a person, entitled to the same protections.

The big picture: Could legal 'personhood' help save Lough Neagh? — opens new research frontiers.

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Female baboons keep family bonds strong: Research reveals the benefits

Baboons are one of the most widespread of Africa's primate groups. They range across sub-Saharan Africa and into the Arabian Peninsula. Baboons' ability to spread across such a vast geographic area is based on their great ecological adaptability and dietary flexibility. This e...

Why it matters: Female baboons keep family bonds strong: Research reveals... opens new research frontiers.

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Best Standing Desks of 2026

Add health benefits to your workday with a standing desk.

The big picture: Best Standing Desks of 2026 — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Level-5 ponders making Ushiro for Nintendo Switch 2, nearly 20 years after it was announced for PSP

It’s still looking like Level-5 won’t be bringing out Ushiro anytime soon, but in the latest update from the company, we’re hearing that Nintendo Switch 2 could be a possibility for the game… at some point. Maybe. For those that are unaware, Ushiro was originally announced alm...

The big picture: Level-5 ponders making Ushiro for Nintendo Switch 2,... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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How to watch Jordan vs. Argentina online for free

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

Why it matters: How to watch Jordan vs. Argentina online for... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Joy Malignant is a photobashed, dice-based RPG where every choice you make affects how your faceless body looks

The thing about Citizen Sleeper is that I wish there was more of it. Not literally, necessarily, I'd never want that world to be exhausted of its setting, and my imagination is stronger than any threequel or otherwise. Still, I'd like to play more of it because its inventive a...

The big picture: Joy Malignant is a photobashed, dice-based RPG where... — is generating hype in the community.

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Elon Musk Posts Armie Hammer’s Controversial Comeback Film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ on X

Elon Musk posted Armie Hammer’s “Citizen Vigilante” to his X account on Friday, sharing the controversial indie-actioner with his 240 million followers. The link was active for about 48 hours and went dark on Saturday. Directed and written by 60-year-old German filmmaker Uwe B...

The big picture: Elon Musk Posts Armie Hammer’s Controversial Comeback Film... — is generating industry buzz.

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GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Robo-Ky Official Trailer

Robo-Ky joins the Guilty Gear -Strive- roster as a Season Pass 5 Playable Character coming on July 2nd.

Why it matters: GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Robo-Ky Official Trailer reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Elon Musk Made Armie Hammer’s German-Banned ‘Citizen Vigilante’ Briefly Available To Stream On X

As Armie Hammer makes his onscreen comeback, Citizen Vigilante teamed up with the perfect platform for a streaming debut… no, not The Daily Wire. On Thursday, X owner Elon Musk uploaded the full Uwe Boll-helmed action flick to the platform formerly known as Twitter, making it ...

The big picture: Elon Musk Made Armie Hammer’s German-Banned ‘Citizen Vigilante’... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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When the rapid adaptation of sales channels pays off

Greater agility in the sales system—that is, a company's ability to rapidly adapt its sales channels to changing market conditions—is associated with higher operating profit, but only under certain conditions. That is the result of an observational, survey-based study involvin...

Phys.org reports: When the rapid adaptation of sales channels pays... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Here’s How to Watch Xander Zayas vs. Jaron Ennis Boxing Pay-Per-View Live Online

The best boxers in the world travel to New York City, where Puerto Rican fighter Xander Zayas (23-0-0) defenses his WBO and WBA super welterweight titles against Philadelphia-born boxer Jaron “Boots” Ennis (35-0-0) in the main event on Saturday, June 27. Zayas vs. Ennis pay-pe...

Why it matters: Here’s How to Watch Xander Zayas vs. Jaron... is generating industry buzz.

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Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes getting Zohar as new DLC character

May 1: Today, Arc System Works and French-Bread made it known that they’re releasing Zohar as a new DLC character for Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes. Expect a release on Nintendo Switch this summer. Here’s what Arc System Works had to say about the announcement: “Claws encro...

Nintendo Everything reports: Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes getting Zohar as... — this signals what players want next.

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Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power

Budapest held its first Pride march since the end of former prime minister Viktor Orban's 16-year government with thousands turning out to celebrate.

Bottom line from BBC World: this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.

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Teenage Engineering adds lo-fi mode, USB audio, and more to its KO II sampler

Teenage Engineering has already issued multiple substantial updates for its surprisingly capable $329 EP-133 KO II sampler. Its latest is one of the biggest yet. OS 2.5 adds audio over USB, selectable sample rates for lo-fi fun, sample reverse, an arpeggiator, equal-length aut...

Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Peptide alternative to antibiotics could combat antimicrobial resistance crisis

A University of Alberta research team has designed a promising alternative for treating antimicrobial-resistant infections, a pressing global health issue. In a paper recently published in Cell Biomaterials, the team describes preclinical testing results for its human-derived ...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.

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Bloodwoven is a survival immersive sim set in a world built on top of the frozen corpse of a god

I do love me an odd little immersive sim I do. There's just something special about the flexibility in them, so my ears always perk up like a dog hearing the word walkies whenever a new one enters the scene. Today, it's Bloodwoven, the next game from the devs behind Blood West...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Bloodwoven is a survival immersive sim set in... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Viral hide-and-seek indie hit Meccha Chameleon sells 10m copies in just 16 days

Just five days ago, we reported that indie hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon had sold seven million copies since its release on 10th June, and now it's topped another staggering milestone: 10 million copies sold. Read more

Eurogamer reports: Viral hide-and-seek indie hit Meccha Chameleon sells 10m... — this is generating hype in the community.

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Cannes Lions: The Pitches, Panels, Parties and Prognostication That Resonated Most During a Scorching Week on the Croisette

The biggest winners this past week at Cannes Lions were undoubtedly … the ice cream vendors. During a scorching week in the south of France, an estimated 13,000-plus Cannes Lions attendees hustled up and down the Croisette in Cannes for meetings, panels and pitches. The glacie...

The big picture: Cannes Lions: The Pitches, Panels, Parties and Prognostication... — is generating industry buzz.

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‘Overcompensating’s Benito Skinner Teases Zedd Cameo In Season 2 Spring Break Episode “Inspired By Fyre Festival”

As Benito Skinner gears up for sophomore year at Yates University, he recently teased one new special guest star. On Saturday, the Overcompensating series creator and star revealed at Prime Video’s Obsessed Fest that Zedd will make an appearance in a Spring Break episode on Se...

Why it matters: ‘Overcompensating’s Benito Skinner Teases Zedd Cameo In Season... is generating industry buzz.

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‘The Love Hypothesis’ Trailer Teases Bond Between Lili Reinhart’s Olive Smith And Tom Bateman’s Adam Carlsen

Chemistry is brewing in the first trailer for Amazon’s The Love Hypothesis, released out of Obsessed Fest this afternoon. The short snippet of footage played in the room for the audience of fans. The clip is reminiscent of Apple TV’s Lessons in Chemistry, though the themes are...

Why it matters: ‘The Love Hypothesis’ Trailer Teases Bond Between Lili... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Annecy Colombian Short ‘Once in a Body’: Fiction Rooted in Real Experiences

For Colombian rising animation talent María Cristina Pérez, whose experimental short “Once in a Body” (“Una vez en un Cuerpo”) competed in the Annecy Animation Festival’s Perspectives sidebar, human connection is the overriding theme in her growing body of work. This is her fo...

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

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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is making its way to Nintendo Switch 2, Cygames revealed today. It will be available on September 17, 2026. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a fighting game. On the same day as the Nintendo Switch 2 version, the title is getting a version 2.0 ...

Nintendo Everything reports: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising announced for Nintendo Switch... — this signals what players want next.

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Nintendo issues June 2026 backwards compatibility fixes for Switch games on Switch 2, full list

Another set of backwards compatibility fixes for Nintendo Switch games on Switch 2 are now available.  There aren’t as many heavy hitters this time around, but it’s still a solid batch. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the biggest name out of the bunch – previously, Nintendo s...

Why it matters: Nintendo issues June 2026 backwards compatibility fixes for... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Annecy Names Colombia 2027 Country of Honor

The most prominent animation festival in the world, Annecy, has named Colombia as its Country of Honor next year, a significant nod to the South American nation’s burgeoning animation industry. The honor was awarded by the 66-year-old festival and its market, Mifa (Marché Inte...

Why it matters: Annecy Names Colombia 2027 Country of Honor signals where Hollywood is headed.

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The Hot New Nintendo Collectibles Are 35mm Film Slides

Reemerging from the pre-digital media era, these promotional stills contain high fidelity stills of low polygon games

Why it matters: The Hot New Nintendo Collectibles Are 35mm Film... is generating hype in the community.

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Noah Kahan Asks Fans in Philly to Go to the Bathroom If They Have to Poop

"you guys gotta understand there’s a venue worker out there with a 1000 yard stare after dealing with that." Noah Kahan Asks Fans in Philly to Go to the Bathroom If They Have to Poop Alex Young

Consequence of Sound reports: Noah Kahan Asks Fans in Philly to Go... — this could define this era of music.

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Annecy Winners: ’The Violinist’ Takes Top Prize, ’Iron Boy’ Sweeps Three Awards and Don Hertzfeldt Scores Best Short

“The Violinist” beat out major competition at Annecy, such as “In Waves,” “Viva Carmen” and “Iron Boy,” all already big hits at Cannes, to win on Saturday the biggest festival prize in animation: Annecy’s feature film Cristal. A tale of two young violinist virtuosos in and aft...

Variety reports: Annecy Winners: ’The Violinist’ Takes Top Prize, ’Iron... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Burned-home soils showed uneven lead, arsenic contamination after Los Angeles wildfires

A chemical analysis of residential soils and ash around California homes burned by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in early 2025 revealed wide variation in contamination by potentially harmful elements, including lead, according to a study published in Environmental Science ...

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

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New research identifies types of dishonesty that occur in a relationship—and their consequences

From "harmless" white lies to infidelity, dishonesty in romantic relationships is a complex phenomenon that takes on many forms. New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that while dishonesty between partners often fuels distrust and resentment, it may also, in som...

Phys.org reports: New research identifies types of dishonesty that occur... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Singapore Period Drama ‘The Violinist’ Wins Annecy

The hand-drawn feature from director Ervin Han and Raúl García took the Cristal for best film at the international animation festival. Louis Clichy's debut 'Iron Boy' won the audience award.

The big picture: Singapore Period Drama ‘The Violinist’ Wins Annecy — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Annecy Winners: ‘The Violinist’ & SPC-Acquired ‘Iron Boy’ Take Top Prizes

Singaporean animated feature The Violinist has won the top Cristal Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France. The first film from the territory to play in competition in Annecy in 15 years, the picture is directed by Ervin Han, with Disney veteran Rau...

Why it matters: Annecy Winners: ‘The Violinist’ & SPC-Acquired ‘Iron Boy’... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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PlayStation is pulling "previously purchased" digital movies from users' libraries

Sony has written to PlayStation customers to advise that hundreds of "previously purchased" digital movies previously available via its online store will "be removed" from video libraries later this year. Read more

Eurogamer reports: PlayStation is pulling "previously purchased" digital movies from... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Vanilla Ice’s Freedom 250 Concert in D.C. Canceled Due to ‘Inclement Weather’ That Doesn’t Materialize

There was no measurable rain in Washington, D.C. Friday night, but even a threat of scattered showers was enough to melt Vanilla Ice’s planned performance on the National Lawn as part of the Freedom 250 events, as the free show was called off hours before it was set to occur d...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Mirage’ brings your Mac display to iPad and more with retina quality

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Mirage is a brand new app that brings best-in-class desktop wireless screen sharin...

9to5Mac reports: Indie App Spotlight: ‘Mirage’ brings your Mac display... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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‘House of Criticism’ Review: A Pensive and Touching Portrait of Married Art Critics Jerry Saltz and Roberta Smith (It Is Only, at Moments, a True-Life Christopher Guest Movie)

The way art connects (and saves) these two on a daily basis is its own idiosyncratic story, and it speaks to a certain vanishing culture of passionate New York literary brainiacs that used to be thought of as practically the essence of the city.

Why it matters: ‘House of Criticism’ Review: A Pensive and Touching... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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What new Google Messages features are rolling out [June 2026]

Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages.

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this could change how developers build software.

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Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez Celebrate the World Cup in L.A. and More Celeb Red Carpet Photos: June 2026

It was anything but June gloom when the Gotham Television Awards kicked off the month in New York City. Winners and honorees included Chase Infiniti, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kerry Washington, “I Love LA” and “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.” In London, Variety l...

The big picture: Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez Celebrate the World... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Scientists discover what triggers belly fat as we age

Aging may trigger the appearance of specialized stem cells that supercharge the body's ability to create new belly fat. The discovery reveals a potential biological driver of middle-age weight gain and a promising target for future anti-obesity treatments.

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

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Watch: A race against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers

There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from the border of Venezuela and Columbia.

Why it matters: Watch: A race against the clock for Venezuela... has global implications.

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Margaret Atwood says the problem with AI is ‘garbage in, garbage out’

Maraget Atwood, the storied author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Blind Assassin, was interviewed as part of the Babell Literary and Cultural Festival in Porto, Portugal. As it usually does at these things, the issue of AI came up, and Atwood didn't mince words. According to D...

Why it matters: Margaret Atwood says the problem with AI is... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Emmy-Winning ‘The Young And The Restless’ Head Writer Josh Griffith Is Leaving CBS Soap

The Young and the Restless head writer Josh Griffith is leaving the CBS daytime drama, Deadline has confirmed. The cast and crew of the soap were informed yesterday of Griffith’s decision to leave the show and his position as head writer. He remains in the position but is expe...

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

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Lithium-doped carbon nanorings show promise for next-generation optical devices

Nonlinear optical materials are essential for advanced photonics and laser technologies, but researchers are still searching for ways to optimize organic, carbon-based alternatives. Using computational modeling, scientists demonstrated that adding a lithium atom to the outside...

Why it matters: Lithium-doped carbon nanorings show promise for next-generation optical... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Are smart bulbs more expensive to run than standard LEDs?

Do the benefits of features like dimming and scheduling make up for the constant energy draw needed for connectivity?

Engadget reports: Are smart bulbs more expensive to run than... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Oh no, that's Lenovo saying they think these RAM prices will be the new normal and may never go back to how they were

That RAM crisis, huh? Surely it'll end sometime soon. Undoubtedly. We'll all be able to afford technology again, games consoles and computers won't be only for the 1%, and we can laugh about this silly point in history. Sorry, I've just had a note handed to me and, oh, oh no, ...

The big picture: Oh no, that's Lenovo saying they think these... — signals what players want next.

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Newly identified fossil sheds light on evolutionary history of saber-toothed cats

Fossils tucked away in a museum drawer and identified merely as "feline" are actually from a very ancient and enigmatic saber-toothed cat that inhabited North America more than 5 million years ago. Newly identified by a UC Berkeley paleontologist, the nearly complete skull hel...

Phys.org reports: Newly identified fossil sheds light on evolutionary history... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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This hard techno remix of Arctic Monkeys’ ‘505’ is going down a storm at dance festivals this summer

The heavy new mix from Dutch producer Xamuel has been rocking crowds around the world The post This hard techno remix of Arctic Monkeys’ ‘505’ is going down a storm at dance festivals this summer appeared first on NME.

NME reports: This hard techno remix of Arctic Monkeys’ ‘505’... — this shows where the music business is headed.

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Margaret Atwood Details Her First & Only Encounter With AI & Shares Her Assessment: “It’s Garbage In, Garbage Out” — Babell Literary Festival

“The thing about AI is that it’s garbage in, garbage out,” Margaret Atwood concluded this afternoon in her famously sardonic tone during a career Q&A at the inaugural Babell Literary and Cultural Festival in Porto, Portugal.  The legendary Canadian author was in Portugal’s sec...

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

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Apple wants permission to buy memory from a blacklisted Chinese supplier

Apple is looking to alleviate some of the pressure on its supply chain by seeking an exception from the Trump administration to buy RAM chips from CXMT, a company blacklisted by the Pentagon over ties to the People's Liberation Army, according to the Financial Times. The skyro...

Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Ukraine Says Russian Intelligence Used Fake Support Texts to Steal Messaging Credentials

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) said it, together with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), uncovered a long-running campaign orchestrated by Russian intelligence services to break into the messaging accounts of government officials, military personnel, politi...

The big picture: Ukraine Says Russian Intelligence Used Fake Support Texts... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.

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List of all prices for Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs

Various store pages confirm pricing for all Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs that will be available. There are a variety of price points, with some costing as much as $20. On the other hand, many are free – those these are from third-parties. Here’s the full roundup: 4PGP – $4....

The big picture: List of all prices for Nintendo Switch 2... — signals what players want next.

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Anthropic's Fable 5 could return within days as Trump administration prepares to lift restrictions

Anthropic's AI model, Fable 5, could be available again within days. According to Axios, the Trump administration is close to lifting the restrictions imposed on June 12 over safety concerns. The Pentagon and NSA still need to sign off. The article Anthropic's Fable 5 could re...

Bottom line from The Decoder: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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Laser-based 3D imaging system enables precise detection and quantification of methane leakage

A research team led by Prof. Zhang Zhirong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a high-performance laser-based three-dimensional methane gas cloud imaging telemetry system that enabled visualization of microleakages, ac...

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

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DeepSeek Releases DSpark, a Speculative Decoding Framework That Accelerates DeepSeek-V4 Per-User Generation 60–85% Over MTP-1

DeepSeek open-sourced DSpark, a speculative decoding framework that attaches a draft module to existing DeepSeek-V4 weights. It pairs a parallel draft backbone with a lightweight Markov head to cut suffix decay, then adds confidence-scheduled verification that tailors how many...

MarkTechPost reports: DeepSeek Releases DSpark, a Speculative Decoding Framework That... — this could accelerate the AI arms race.

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Civilization 7 devs talk 20th century leaders, controversial historical figures, and dealing with colonialism in 4X strategy games

Civilization 7 is a big, complicated mess of a game with intricacies so delicate you and I couldn't possibly understand at a glance how or why they were decided upon. So, to shed some light on the design process, Firaxis has put out a big ole post answering a load of community...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Civilization 7 devs talk 20th century leaders, controversial... — this signals what players want next.

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heavens to betsy Announce US Reunion Tour Dates

The band featuring Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney hit New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and more. heavens to betsy Announce US Reunion Tour Dates Travis Bland

Why it matters: heavens to betsy Announce US Reunion Tour Dates could define this era of music.

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New millisecond pulsar discovered with the Murchison Widefield Array

Using the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA), astronomers have discovered a new millisecond pulsar as part of the ongoing Southern-sky MWA Rapid Two-metre (SMART) survey. The discovery is reported in a research paper published June 17 on the arXiv preprint server. The work has al...

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

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Vanilla Ice’s Concert at Freedom 250 Canceled Due to Weather

"Ice Ice Baby" rapper, one of the last music artists standing at the ill-fated Great American State Fair, has gig canceled Friday after inclement weather hits Washington, D.C.

Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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iPadOS 27: Apple is leaving these five iPad models behind, but owners deserve better

We’re about 3 weeks out from when Apple unveiled iOS 27 to the world at WWDC26, and it’s still safe to say: this is an incredible update. It’s incredibly performant, and besides some small quirks and a little battery drain, it feels much more usable than iOS 26.5. While iOS 27...

9to5Mac reports: iPadOS 27: Apple is leaving these five iPad... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Former Guns N’ Roses manager Doug Goldstein dies aged 65

“He was a friendly ear, a supportive voice and a sensitive man" The post Former Guns N’ Roses manager Doug Goldstein dies aged 65 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Former Guns N’ Roses manager Doug Goldstein dies... — shows where the music business is headed.

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