The woman was attacked by a security dog at the singer's Los Angeles mansion in 2020
Why it matters: Chris Brown Must Pay Housekeeper $13 Million Over... shows where the music business is headed.
The president earned millions more from real estate, Trump-themed Bibles, watches and other items.
Why it matters: Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
With less than a month to go, Samsung is kicking off its train of Galaxy Z Fold 8 teasers with a new series of social posts that also purged nearly the company’s entire Instagram account.
The big picture: Samsung drops first official Galaxy Z Fold 8... — is one to watch for the industry.
Wallpaper Engine has been a popular wallpaper tool on Steam for the better part of a decade since its release. However, the tool's application wallpaper was apparently hijacked by bad actors months ago who used it to infect users' machines with malware as the desktop wallpaper...
The big picture: Popular Steam Wallpaper Program Removes App Over Malware... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Yes, starting July 12, you can get into Disneyland for $59. There are some catches, however. The limited-time offer extends only through August 5. It’s only available Sunday-Wednesdays. You need to make reservations ahead of time. Oh, and it’s an “Evening Ticket,” meaning you’...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Chris Brown was found liable by a Los Angeles jury on Tuesday for $13 million in the gruesome case of a dog that mauled and disfigured his housekeeper at his home in 2020. At the end of a two-week trial, the verdict went strongly in favor of Maria Avila, who was viciously atta...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The U.S. Department of Commerce lifted the export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models
The big picture: Anthropic says Trump admin has lifted export controls... — hints at where the money is moving.
The group compromised at least 10 regional organizations, including two state-owned entities, and deployed a new backdoor.
Dark Reading reports: China-Linked Group Targets Southeast Asia Critical Systems — this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
That's, uh, a lotta money.
The big picture: Based on Meccha Chameleon's incredibly short 2-month dev... — may set a new standard for the genre.
Asia has no shortage of entrepreneurs, engineers or giant domestic markets. Yet when it comes to producing the kind of blockbuster listings seen in the U.S., the region continues to lag.
The big picture: Why Asia still struggles to create its own... — hints at where the money is moving.
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about what other awards shows could learn from Sunday's show.
Why it matters: Lauryn Hill’s Joyful, Joyful Celebration & More Lessons... shows where the music business is headed.
Would you pay $20 a month for access to AI hardware you already own? That appears to be one of Meta's next bets. This week, it quietly announced that your glasses' Conversation Focus feature will soon be limited to three hours of use per month, unless you pay for a $19.99 Meta...
The big picture: Meta is adding ridiculous ‘rate limits’ and a... — is one to watch for the industry.
Paula Reid is laying down the law at CNN. The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed outlet’s chief legal affairs correspondent has decided to leave ahead of an expected takeover of the news giant by Paramount Skydance, according to two people familiar with the matter. Reid had the opt...
Variety reports: Paula Reid, CNN’s Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent, Will... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Anthropic has confirmed that the Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude's two most powerful models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. [...]
Why it matters: Anthropic to restore Claude Fable access on Wednesday is a wake-up call for digital security.
There are ways to find a live feed of the Mexico vs. Ecuador game online, including ways to livestream the Round of 32 matchup for free.
The big picture: Mexico vs. Ecuador World Cup Livestream: Watch the... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Anthropic has confirmed it will begin restoring access to Claude Fable 5 this Wednesday, July 1, nearly three weeks after US export controls forced the company to take the model offline. Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
An alpine ash forest is a sight to behold. Alpine ash (Eucalyptus delegatensis) is a tall eucalypt species that grows in the cool, wet mountains of southeastern Australia.
Why it matters: New modeling shows where to focus conservation efforts... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The photo giant chalks up the scuttling of the deal to a U.K. regulator requiring a divestiture of its rival's editorial business, a non-starter for the company.
The big picture: Getty Images Abandons $3.7 Billion Merger With Shutterstock — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Chicago MC thinks there are rappers who are better lyricists than their mainstream counterparts.
The big picture: Lupe Fiasco Claims There Are ‘Hundreds’ of Rappers... — taps into a cultural moment.
President Trump’s roster of performers for his now-canceled event on the National Mall fell apart, but there is still a wide range of events and unique celebrations planned by major entertainment entities. From theme parks to live coverage to TV specials, take a look at the li...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
"Young Washington" is like one of those great-man biographies you read in grade school. Released by Angel Studios for the Fourth of July, the movie is intended as a bit of likably square, neo-traditional, right-wing-adjacent counterprogramming. But say this much for it: In its...
The big picture: ‘Young Washington’ Review: George Washington Goes to War... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Starting as a dance academy, the venue went through various owners before getting new life under the stewardship of a local family.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
After weeks of negotiating with the Trump administration, Anthropic is finally going to be able to bring Claude Fable 5 back online. In a post on X, Anthropic said it plans to begin restoring access tomorrow. Anthropic: We've received notice that the Department of Commerce has...
Why it matters: Anthropic’s long-sidelined Fable 5 is greenlit to return may redefine how we interact with devices.
Madonna will sit down with Bob the Drag Queen, Stuart Price & her daughter Lola Leon on the "iHeartRadio and TikTok Live Premiere."
Why it matters: Madonna Gifting Fans an Early Listen of ‘Confessions... taps into a cultural moment.
Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun return July 22 in the hit Korean action series, joined by Japanese stars Hyunri and Masaki Okada as a new pair of assassins.
The big picture: Disney+’s Hit Korean Series ‘A Shop for Killers’... — is generating industry buzz.
Hit Korean thriller “A Shop for Killers” will return for its second season July 22 on Disney+ and Hulu. The eight-episode sequel picks up with Jian now running the weapons shop and Jinman back from the dead, as the pair work to fend off a humiliated Babylon, which recruits ove...
Why it matters: Hit Korean Thriller ‘A Shop for Killers’ Sets... could reshape the box office conversation.
Paul Dano is set to star opposite Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley in the remake of 1981 supernatural thriller Possession coming together at Paramount, Deadline can confirm. Character details are under wraps. Parker Finn, the writer-director behind the hit horror franchise S...
The big picture: Paul Dano Joins ‘Possession’ Remake At Paramount — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Living Legend Award recipient performed, as did Common, at L.A. restaurant Lucia, at the event where she also celebrated son John Nesta Marley's 23rd birthday.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Inside Lauryn Hill’s BET Awards Afterparty — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.
Why it matters: Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan... affects international relations.
Benjamin Charbit and Noé Debré's take on Johnston McCulley's masked hero co-stars Audrey Dana, Eric Elmosnino and André Dussollier.
The big picture: ‘Zorro’ Review: Jean Dujardin Delivers Throwback Charm in... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
The big picture: US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but... — demands attention beyond borders.
Dish DBS, the longtime satellite TV operator that is now a subsidiary of EchoStar, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company took the step Tuesday in federal bankruptcy court in Houston, TX, after its debts mounted and it faced a thicket of litigation. A pres...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
On Jan. 26, 2026, the Submillimeter Array (SMA) on Maunakea crossed an important threshold for time-domain astronomy. For the first time, scientists from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) demonstrated a new rapid-response capability at millimeter and su...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
From one Ryan Murphy show to another, Paul Anthony Kelly, who stars as JFK Jr. in Love Story, has undergone a transformation for American Horror Story. Murphy posted a photo of the actor, who died his hair blonde for his upcoming role in the long-running series. In addition to...
The big picture: Ryan Murphy Drops First-Look Photo Of Paul Anthony... — could reshape the box office conversation.
The advance marks a sharp turnaround after years of underperformance versus large-cap peers.
CNBC reports: Small-cap stocks enjoy their best first half in... — this signals changing business strategies.
Wagner Moura is set to play the villain in the Warner Bros. feature.
Why it matters: ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel: Monica Barbaro in Talks to... is generating industry buzz.
The company is taking a slightly different approach to previewing its highly anticipated foldables. Here's what the cryptic videos could mean.
CNET reports: Samsung Teaser Hints at How It's (Literally) Reshaping... — this is one to watch for the industry.
A judge says the Jackson 5 member was not properly served before being hit with a default judgment.
The big picture: Jermaine Jackson Voids $6.5 Million Rape Judgment, Will... — could define this era of music.
Cyberattacks from China-based entities are on the rise and not just targeting specific tech, analysts warn, as the U.S. AI race intensifies.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.
Why it matters: A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing... has global implications.
The White House is easing restrictions on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models weeks after ordering the company to suspend access for foreign nationals.
The big picture: The Trump Administration Is Lifting Its Export Controls... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Love Island USA fans say Season 8’s friendships, from Melanie and Aniya to Zach and Bryce, are carrying the villa.
Mashable reports: Friendship Island is back as Love Island USA... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and their collaborators have demonstrated a promising new approach for converting methane—the primary component of natural gas—into liquid chemicals that are precursors for many industrial chemi...
Phys.org reports: Abundant catalyst converts methane into valuable liquid chemicals — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Earlier today, Tim Cook reportedly held “constructive” talks with EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen as Apple and the bloc sought a way forward in their dispute over the delayed launch of Siri AI in Europe. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: Tim Cook and EU tech chief hold ‘constructive’... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Who has the best RGB TV, best OLED TV, or best art TV? I'm comparing releases from Samsung, LG, TCL, and more halfway through the year.
Bottom line from Mashable: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
As voters steadily free themselves of certain long-held hang-ups (genre, release date), there are a few actors whose Oscar prospects are already coming into focus.
IndieWire reports: The Five Performances of 2026 (So Far) That... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Anthropic is now rolling out Sonnet 5, and it's almost as good as the Opus range, but it is designed to be cheaper than the company's flagship model. [...]
The big picture: Anthropic rolls out Sonnet 5 with near-Opus 4.8... — should prompt a review of your own security.
A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".
The big picture: E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road... — 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 #1838 on July 01 appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this could define this era of music.
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee Monica Barbaro is joining Bradley Cooper’s crew for the Warner Bros’ Ocean’s Eleven prequel. She’ll join Cooper, Margot Robbie and Oscar-nominated The Secret Agent actor Wagner Moura. The pic, which is dated for June 25, 2027, is readying for a shoot. ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1116 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 01 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 01 — taps into a cultural moment.
In the 1970s and ‘80s, public access TV on New York City’s cable system was something to see. It had everything: comedy, curious characters, cutting-edge music, pioneering gay shows, the odd cameo by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Oh, and a lot of...
Deadline reports: Doc Talk Podcast: Naked Truth From ‘Public Access’... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The effects of individual climate factors on ecosystems are usually considered in isolation. However, in reality, they occur simultaneously and influence each other. Increasing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere contribute to climate warming, which in turn fosters more frequ...
Phys.org reports: Grasslands could lose four times more carbon uptake... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Sharks are front of mind for many Sydneysiders and coastal New South Wales residents. In January, a teenager died amid a spate of attacks in and around Sydney. This month, a woman was bitten by a large great white while swimming close to shore and between the flags at Coogee B...
The big picture: Shark‑spotting drones are about reassurance—not full protection — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter also appear in the latest installment of the popular film franchise about Sherlock Holmes' crime-solving younger sister.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
It’s been a decent summer so far for plucky British gumshoes. After the cozily pastoral charms of the delightful whodunit “Sheep Detectives” and its unusual crime-stoppers, we get the winsome “Enola Holmes 3,” the latest installment of the Netflix mystery franchise that follow...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The third entry in the popular Netflix film franchise is, dare we say it, a little bit elementary for all involved.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
What if one pitch changed everything? The next company nobody has heard of yet is building something that will matter. It could be yours.
TechCrunch reports: Startup Battlefield Australia application closes in days: Apply... — this could change how developers build software.
'Enola Holmes 3' review: Millie Bobby Brown plays Sherlock's sister, and this time she's looking for her famous detective brother.
Mashable reports: Enola Holmes 3 review: Sherlocks sister takes over... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Trump's 927-page financial disclosure report for 2025 totals more than 900 pages detailing holdings in cryptocurrency and stocks.
CNBC reports: Trump's annual financial disclosure shows more than $580M... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
The Council of Economic Advisers has provided the president with information and advice on both domestic and international economic policy since 1946.
CNBC reports: Trump says Council of Economic Advisers head Pierre... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
After debuting on the web earlier this year, Google Drive is bringing Ask Gemini and AI Overviews to mobile.
Why it matters: Google Drive’s Ask Gemini & AI Overviews come... could change how developers build software.
Dish, the company that operates Dish TV and Sling TV, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy," as reported earlier by Reuters. The plan will allow the EchoStar-owned company to continue to wind down its wireless operations after "unforeseen delays" held back its sale of $23 billi...
Why it matters: Dish files for bankruptcy, but not shutting down could change how developers build software.
Wall Street poured into chipmakers not named Nvidia in the second quarter, as the artificial intelligence boom expanded to include more suppliers.
The big picture: Record chip rally adds $2 trillion in combined... — hints at where the money is moving.
Every time a cell copies its DNA, parts of the genome are exposed and vulnerable to damage or errors. Molecular biologist Simon Boulton is interested in how cells spot and repair damage to their DNA, and what happens if this process fails or if key genes are mutated.
Why it matters: Loss of DNA protector gene exposes vulnerabilities in... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
By remotely accessing an IBM quantum computer, a research scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has successfully simulated a key process in particle physics: hadronization. Although based on a simplified model of quantum mechanics, the project lays the groundwork ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The box office triumph, starring Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette, is also available now on VOD. Obsession, One of This Year’s Biggest Hits, Gets Its 4K Ultra HD Release Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence of Sound reports: Obsession, One of This Year’s Biggest Hits, Gets... — this is making waves across platforms.
The film, starring Andrew Garfield, is nearly complete and was set to be released next year, but was nixed after Amazon struck a $50 billion deal with Altman's OpenAI.
The big picture: Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman Movie ‘Artificial’ Picked Up... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Singer-songwriter Ashe has signed with Atlantic Records and has struck a publishing deal with Doomsday/ Universal Music Publishing Group. She will be on tour this summer supporting Benson Boone. Last year she teamed up with Finneas as the Favors, with the duo releasing their d...
The big picture: Music Industry Moves: Ashe Inks With Atlantic; Virgin... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Massive interest in the Knicks’ magical title run sent this year’s TV ratings soaring to a multi-decade high, with ABC and ESPN averaging 20.6 million viewers for the Finals. Pop quiz: When was the last time the NBA Finals averaged 20 million viewers? It was in 2017, when they...
Deadline reports: Golden Age: What A LeBron James-Stephen Curry Pairing... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
As shared by Ubisoft, we now have the launch trailer for Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains. The team-based twist on the classic board game has debuted after a short delay. Catch up on everything you need to know with the following rundown: Developed by Behavior Interacti...
The big picture: Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains launch trailer... — signals what players want next.
Women tend to earn less and spend more time outside of the workforce, which may reduce their Social Security benefits. Here's what to consider before claiming.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories.
BBC World reports: US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
The singer's back in the summit for the first time since 2022.
Why it matters: Tems Scores Fourth No. 1 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wall Street is rewarding the companies supplying the artificial intelligence boom rather than the technology giants funding it.
Why it matters: Jim Cramer says the AI trade has shifted... reflects a broader economic trend.
UPDATED with deal done: Neon has officially acquired, from Amazon MGM Studios, global rights to Luca Guadagnino’s Artificial. The film, written by SNL‘s Simon Rich, chronicles the incredibly consequential days leading up to the sudden firing and reinstatement of Sam Altman as ...
Why it matters: Neon Acquires Global Rights To Luca Guadagnino’s Sam... signals where Hollywood is headed.
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, CNBC president KC Sullivan discusses the channel’s evolution following the Versant Media spinoff. The preeminent financial news network is transforming from a business rooted in linear cable to multiplatform digital. “We’re very m...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
A major prehistoric center in Ireland was among the first large, organized settlements to develop in Western Europe more than 3,000 years ago, new research reveals. The study, published today in Antiquity, identifies Haughey's Fort, near Armagh in Northern Ireland, as the foca...
The big picture: 3,000-year-old Irish Bronze Age site may be one... — advances our understanding of the world.
Hopefully, we're about to travel back to the moon relatively soon. And while the original "giant leap for mankind" was taken by a human, Neil Armstrong brought a plethora of other forms of life along with him. Humans themselves are essentially walking ecosystems, and understan...
Phys.org reports: Earth microbes can survive individual martian hazards—and evade... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A new video shows the $500 Clicks Communicator phone actually working. It offers a preview of all the typing and messaging that's to come.
Bottom line from CNET: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Linq launches iMessage Apps: interactive imessage_app cards that run payments, tickets, flights, and games inside the iMessage thread for agents. The post Linq’s iMessage Apps Bring Payments, Tickets, Flights, and Games Into the iMessage Bubble Through the imessage_app Part ap...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
As part of plans to establish a lunar base, the space agency may send to the moon a spare test version of the rover — as well as a soccer ball.
The big picture: Curiosity, Perseverance and Now Promise? NASA May Send... — advances our understanding of the world.
Dwayne Johnson is catching flak on social media after he told Esquire magazine earlier this month that he will no longer speak publicly on politics. “Star Trek” icon George Takei is one of the Hollywood voices criticizing Johnson’s stance, writing on Threads: “Silence is compl...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Shortly after developer Papergames announced the addition of Valko--a new love interest in the mobile action dating sim Love and Deepspace--the backlash from fans has spilled into the real world. Now, Papergames is reversing course by canceling Valko's debut and pledging to fo...
GameSpot reports: Love And Deepspace Cancels Its New Love Interest... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Nike was expected to report another quarter of declining sales as the sneaker giant struggles to regain strength under its turnaround strategy.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
"Caterpillar jumped out at me," Burry said. "I have never shorted Caterpillar. It has always done great for me on the long side in the past."
Why it matters: Michael Burry says he's shorting Caterpillar for the... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Sometimes I feel that my taste in media is a bit hard to pin down, given that I like shows like Twin Peaks and manga like Chainsaw Man, two series where their similarities mostly stop and start at featuring governmental figures. Enter Green Suits, a game whose dev describes it...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Green Suits is a surreal platformer stroke JRPG... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Tens of millions of Americans sweltered under furnace-like temperatures Tuesday as central and eastern cities hunkered down for a heat wave set to last through the July 4 holiday weekend.
Phys.org reports: Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Plants need nitrogen to grow. Many legumes meet this need through a symbiotic relationship: They harbor bacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen and make it available to the plant. Until now, it was largely unclear how a perennial plant regulates this symbiosis without destroyin...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Luminar Neo is a new photo editing tool, and lifetime access is only $80
The big picture: Replace Photoshop with a lifetime to this award-winning... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on....
The big picture: 9to5Mac Daily: June 30, 2026 – iPhone 18... — is one to watch for the industry.
The US State Department has announced a $10 million bounty for information that may help identify or locate members of two Russian state-backed hacking groups behind a campaign targeting Signal and WhatsApp users. Here are the details.
Why it matters: US offers $10 million to identify hackers targeting... reshapes the tech landscape.
Will the Minions continue to prevail at the box office? The babbling little slapstick guys are now teenagers at 16 years old (the first Despicable Me movie came out in 2010) and they’re pushing their seventh movie in the Illumination franchise with Minions & Monsters. Overseas...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
A new prompt injection attack dubbed "BioShocking" could trick AI-powered browsers into treating real-world risky actions as part of a fictional scenario, causing them to ignore any safety guardrails. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: New BioShocking attack manipulates AI browser into data... — this should prompt a review of your own security.
A decade ago this summer, at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Jocelyn Malamy watched jellyfish cells "walk" toward each other to close a wound for the first time. An associate professor of molecular genetics and cell biology at the University of Chicago, Malamy had received t...
The big picture: Jellyfish reveal rapid repair system behind scar-free healing — advances our understanding of the world.
July is officially upon us, and it's shaping up to be a particularly big month for Pokemon Go. The mobile game is commemorating its tenth anniversary this month with a variety of events, including a Pikachu celebration and a new Timed Research questline for Professor Willow's ...
GameSpot reports: Pokemon Go July 2026 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours,... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
In celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States, NASA has unveiled four cosmic images from its Chandra X-ray Observatory, rendered in red, white and blue, that represent the wonders of the universe the agency explores. The images are accompanied by a trio of new soni...
Phys.org reports: Chandra releases 'red, white, and blue' universe for... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Astronomers have, for the first time, found a source in the process of becoming a Little Red Dot, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Little Red Dots are likely early galaxies and some of the most intriguing objects found with JWST at high redshifts. The team, led by ...
Phys.org reports: Astronomers find an enigmatic source that is most... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Once WhatsApp's username feature is launched, you'll be able to protect the privacy of your phone number for new contacts.
Why it matters: WhatsApp Lets You Reserve a Username, Making Your... signals a shift in how we use technology.
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains mild spoilers from the video game “Unhinged,” which is now available to play on Netflix. When it comes to horror movies, I am a wimp. A coward, a chicken, a scaredy-cat. It’s my favorite genre, but without fail, you can find me jumping and whi...
The big picture: Netflix’s Horror Game ‘Unhinged’ Is Funny, Scary and... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
"Agentjacking" is the latest demonstration of how easily attackers can exploit an AI agent's inability to differentiate between content and instructions.
Why it matters: Fake Bug Report Hijacks AI Coding Agents at... should prompt a review of your own security.
Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 5 narrows the gap to Opus 4.8 on agentic coding, at cheaper Sonnet token pricing. The post Anthropic Claude Sonnet 5 vs Sonnet 4.6 vs Opus 4.8: Agentic Coding Benchmarks, API Pricing, and Cost-Performance Tradeoffs Compared appeared first on MarkTechP...
Why it matters: Anthropic Claude Sonnet 5 vs Sonnet 4.6 vs... marks a new chapter in AI development.
June 30, 2026: Personal finance is now available to ChatGPT Plus customers in the U.S., expanding the feature from OpenAI’s $100/month plan to the $20/month version. Original story from last month is below. OpenAI is catching up with some competitors and offering new personal...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
In addition to macOS app support, Google is rolling out two more updates for Gemini Spark. This 24/7 personal agent is available for Google AI Ultra subscribers.
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Curry Barker's feature debut is available to rent or buy online, while a physical media release is slated for July 14
Why it matters: Breakout Horror Hit ‘Obsession’ Is Now Available on... taps into a cultural moment.
Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.
Why it matters: Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days... could reshape the global order.
On the plus side, apparently a remake of Baldur's Gate 2 is on the way
Kotaku reports: OG Baldur’s Gate Lead Designer Turned Down Opportunity... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Every year, bacteria kill more than a million people worldwide through infections that no longer respond to antibiotics. In many cases, why those bacteria are so hard to stop comes down to their uniquely powerful structure.
Why it matters: Bacteria use linked motors to reel in resistance... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Anthropic trained its newest Sonnet model to excel at agentic tasks, which have been causing a headache for the company's enterprise customers and power users.
Bottom line from Engadget: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Anthropic will start an internal drug discovery program, part of a new push to sell artificial intelligence tools to drugmakers.
Why it matters: Anthropic launches AI drug discovery program, joining tech... could affect investors and consumers alike.
NASA has announced new lunar landing contracts for its Artemis Moon Base program, as well as a potential new moon rover mission named PROMISE.
The big picture: 'PROMISE' me the moon? NASA wants to send... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The carrier is adding another plank to its budget mobile service offering by bundling wired or wireless home internet service.
CNET reports: AT&T Adds Home Internet Options to Its Modular... — this could change how developers build software.
It's an unconventional idea, but I'm willing to withhold judgement.
Why it matters: Steam is getting a jockey simulator next month... could shake up the gaming landscape.
"I don’t want to see any of them as Bond because we now know so much about them" The post Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner shouldn’t be the next James Bond, says former 007 casting boss appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner shouldn’t be the... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Robin Byrd made a career of exposing herself – literally. The bisexual former porn actress earned fame and cult status for hosting “The Robyn Byrd Show,” a late-night adult-themed public access television talk show that ran in New York City from 1977 to 1998. The 30-minute epi...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
EXCLUSIVE: It pays to be on a massive hit. That is the takeaway for original stars of Paramount+’s flagship series Landman who have successfully negotiated significant raises heading into Season 3, Deadline has learned. That involves the entire original cast of the Taylor Sher...
Why it matters: ‘Landman’ Original Cast Members Score Big Salary Bumps... could reshape the box office conversation.
Climate change is not only warming our lakes and rivers, it is also changing what invasive species eat. A new experimental study published in Limnology and Oceanography Letters shows that temperature-driven diet shifts in an invasive crustacean could alter its ecological role ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Microsoft announced today that it is accelerating its quantum-safe security roadmap, saying advances in quantum computing are bringing the need to replace today's encryption standards sooner than previously expected. [...]
Why it matters: Microsoft accelerates quantum-safe roadmap as risks grow is a wake-up call for digital security.
The Federal Trade Commission fined Amazon $2.25 million to settle claims that the company failed to help customers who fell victim to identity theft, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. In its complaint, the FTC accuses Amazon of refusing to provide customers with information ab...
Why it matters: Amazon fined $2.25 million for failing to help... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Researchers report some corn plants are genetically predisposed to develop longer, less constricted water-conducting tissues and deeper roots, which helps them deal with drought. That's the conclusion of a team led by Penn State researchers that conducted a study of the plant'...
Phys.org reports: Newly discovered corn trait may help improve crop... — this opens new research frontiers.
“If I had the chance to speak to any parents who were thinking about getting their children in the industry, I would tell them to please, please make sure that they are doing it for the right reasons”
Rolling Stone reports: Melissa Gilbert Urges Stage Parents to ‘Be Sure’... — this is making waves across platforms.
From picks designed for one person to saunas spacious enough for an entire group, these are the top splurge-worthy at-home saunas, according to our editors
Why it matters: The 8 Best Splurge-Worthy At-Home Saunas That’ll Bring... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Scientists from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw, in collaboration with teams from the National University of Singapore and Radboud University in the Netherlands, have observed single-photon emission from layered two-dimensional material ZnPS₃. This discovery...
The big picture: Layered ZnPS₃ emits single photons, opening new path... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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