Ask many cinephiles to pick the best American film ever made and many might pick The Godfather. That’s long been the go-to answer for most. But ask the question in a slightly different way — “What film most definitively captures the American experience?” — and The Godfather co...
Why it matters: ‘Idiocracy’ Is The Film That Best Captures The... could reshape the box office conversation.
Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks were met with a wave of backlash.
The big picture: Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie... — demands attention beyond borders.
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending July 5.
PC Gamer reports: Steam Week in Review: Steam just got its... — this signals what players want next.
Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.
The big picture: From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover',... — demands attention beyond borders.
“In a simple, hysterical way, he was phenomenal,” Reid said of Sandler.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid Says Adam... — this is generating industry buzz.
Dig up, Sony.
PC Gamer reports: Another self-own for Sony: Marvel Tōkon's PC version... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The Round of 16 matchup will be held at Mexico City Stadium on Sunday, July 5.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Mexico vs. England Kickoff Delayed: When and Where... — this is generating industry buzz.
The storm, with winds of nearly 290km/h (180mph) and gusts of 350km/h, is lashing the island of Rota.
Bottom line from BBC Science: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.
BBC Business reports: Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
We have a brief update on Tales of Eternia Remastered as the game’s opening movie has now come in. This gives us a look at the refreshed video originally made for the PS2 RPG. Here’s an overview of the game: Experience Tales of Eternia, remastered for the first time ever. An E...
The big picture: Tales of Eternia Remastered opening movie — is generating hype in the community.
Andy Reid shared the "touching" tip the comedian/wedding officiant gave newlyweds Swift and Kelce.
Billboard reports: Here’s the Marriage Advice Adam Sandler Gave Taylor... — this is making waves across platforms.
The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.
The big picture: Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment... — affects international relations.
Slayhem? I hardly know hem.
Why it matters: Danganronpa 2x2 remaster will include a 'slayhem' alternate... signals what players want next.
Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.
BBC Business reports: Three things you can do to stop EU... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
The winner advances to face Norway, who upset Brazil in an earlier match on Sunday.
Billboard reports: How to Watch the Mexico vs. England World... — this shows where the music business is headed.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1843 on July 06 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1843 on... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1121 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 06 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 06 — shows where the music business is headed.
The world's oceans are the hottest on record for June, pushing past records set during the 2023–24 El Niño years.
The big picture: The world's oceans are the hottest on record... — opens new research frontiers.
Shares of South Korea's SK Hynix will list on the Nasdaq and are expected to start trading on Friday.
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Bruce Springsteen said during his recent PBS special, “Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song,” that being a true patriot is all about coming face-to-face with America’s flaws and encouraging the government and your fellow citizens to do better. “I believe in critical patr...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
He posted a photo of the newly married couple with the caption, "Congratulations to the newlyweds!"
Hollywood Reporter reports: Mark Hamill Jokes About Why He Wasn’t at... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Most Americans don't trust AI. It's proven that it doesn't know what safe toppings for pizza are. People don't even want to listen to AI music. But none of that matters for some of America's wealthy, who are turning to AI to teach their kids instead of traditional schools. Com...
The Verge reports: Some of the nation’s rich are letting AI... — this could change how developers build software.
Here's what Swift's mother-in-law had to say about the couple's big Madison Square Garden event.
Billboard reports: Donna Kelce Shares Her Thoughts on Taylor Swift... — this taps into a cultural moment.
The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.
The big picture: A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam... — demands attention beyond borders.
If you have a book idea, Youbooks AI Non-Fiction Book Generator can make it a reality with this lifetime subscription.
The big picture: This $35 ChatGPT-powered app makes writing a non-fiction... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Scientists discovered ancient wolves on a tiny Baltic island where they could only have been brought by humans, suggesting an unexpectedly close relationship between people and wolves thousands of years ago. Evidence indicates the wolves were fed, possibly cared for, and may e...
The big picture: 5,000-year-old wolves found on remote island rewrite what... — opens new research frontiers.
Back in February, Uber announced ambitious plans to launch in seven new European markets in 2026 — but now five of those launches are reportedly on hold.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this is one to watch for the industry.
One of the developers behind Super Mario Bros. Wonder has shared some in-depth insight into how he came up with the sound effect for the Inchworm Pipe. Warp Pipes have long been a staple of the series. In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the game introduces a new take on that element...
Nintendo Everything reports: Super Mario Bros. Wonder dev reveals how the... — this is generating hype in the community.
Where would you go to watch a star being born? Probably not the heart of the Milky Way, which is about the most violent neighborhood our galaxy has to offer, a maelstrom of gas churning so fast and so chaotically that you would think nothing could ever settle there long enough...
Why it matters: An island of calm at the violent heart... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
He joined Wheelchair Sports Camp at TentacleFest in San Francisco last week The post Watch ex-Dead Kennedys legend Jello Biafra return to the stage just months after suffering a stroke appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Watch ex-Dead Kennedys legend Jello Biafra return to... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Meituan has released LongCat-2.0, a 1.6 trillion-parameter Mixture-of-Experts model that activates about 48 billion parameters per token. It pairs a native 1-million-token context, built on LongCat Sparse Attention, with training and serving run end-to-end on domestic AI ASIC ...
MarkTechPost reports: Meituan Releases LongCat-2.0: A 1.6T-Parameter Open MoE Model... — this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
Progenitors is the third Entropy: Zero game.
PC Gamer reports: One of our favorite Half-Life 2 mods is... — this is generating hype in the community.
Folarin Balogun was surprisingly cleared by FIFA to play for the United States Men's National Team in the World Cup against Belgium on Monday.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
After three movies, Jesse Eisenberg is patiently awaiting another magical journey with the Four Horsemen. The 2x Oscar nominee recently admitted he’s “never felt happier” than when playing street magician J. Daniel Atlas in the Now You See Me movies, noting that he’d “love to ...
Why it matters: Jesse Eisenberg Is Eager To Make ‘Now You... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Meet Atlas, the 5-foot tall humanoid robot that delivered the World Cup match ball, has 56 points of movement on its body, and learned to play soccer.
The big picture: Meet the soccer-playing humanoid robot that just delivered... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Ga-Hyun Chung, an intensely private Korean shipping tycoon, rocked the tanker industry early this year as his Sinokor Group embarked on an unprecedented buying spree.
The big picture: The supertanker tycoon making millions on Hormuz shuttle... — may shift market dynamics.
After training the likes of Claude to mimic intelligent human speech patterns, it’s becoming more affordable to dumb these computers down
Why it matters: Companies Hope To Save On AI By Having... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
On June 8, the Pentagon added Alibaba to its roster of Chinese military companies operating in the US known as the 1260H list.
The big picture: Alibaba gets reprieve on lobbying ban tied to... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is likely to have very limited supply for iPhone Ultra at its time of announcement in September. This means it’s plausible that the company may delay shipping it for another month or two, similar to iPhone X.
Why it matters: iPhone Ultra to have incredibly limited availability at... reshapes the tech landscape.
From Kelce putting the singer on blast on his 'New Heights' podcast to Swift breaking the internet with her Chiefs game appearances to the engagement seen around the world, here's a timeline of their whirlwind romance.
Why it matters: A Look Back at Taylor Swift and Travis... is generating industry buzz.
Nearly 1 million people have lost a total of $3.8 billion after buying President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin, while Trump made $636 million.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
'The Pitt' actor and executive producer starred in 11 full seasons of the long-running medical drama, from 1994 to 2005.
Why it matters: Noah Wyle Missed Out on Role in Oscar-Winning... could reshape the box office conversation.
"First of all, somebody's got to do it."
The big picture: Brigador devs think it's crucial that their abrasive,... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
A rat first frees a cagemate rat and then shares food with it. Is this animal just as empathetic as humans? In an American study from 2011, researchers observed that rats first freed their fellow rats from a cage and then shared food with them instead of leaving them in the ca...
The big picture: Rats show empathy, according to model — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The warblers—those harbingers of spring in the U.K.—have an unappreciated talent of a different sort. Common U.K. birds, including chiffchaffs and blackcaps, are playing a real role in the pollination of plants, according to new research in the Journal of Ecology.
Phys.org reports: Spring songbirds may help pollinate UK trees, with... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Brent David Freaney said the cover was shaped by the idea of the “death of the finished state” The post Watch Charli XCX ‘Brat’ artwork designer talk through design process and evolution appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Watch Charli XCX ‘Brat’ artwork designer talk through... — taps into a cultural moment.
Tom Holland recently told Fandango that he thought director Christopher Nolan hated his performance on his first day filming “The Odyssey” because he kept calling cut. In reality, Nolan’s cuts were due to the limitations of the Imax cameras he was using. “Working with the Imax...
Variety reports: Tom Holland Thought Christopher Nolan Hated His ‘Odyssey’... — this is generating industry buzz.
K-pop group Ateez has scored its third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “Golden Hour : Part.5.” The album starts with 228,000 equivalent album units, with 223,000 accounting for pure album sales thanks to 30 CD variants and five vinyl variants. This marks Ateez’s ninth top 10 o...
Why it matters: Ateez Lands Third No. 1 on Albums Chart... could reshape the box office conversation.
Bank of America reaffirmed its year-end price target of 7,100 for the S&P 500, representing a 5% drop from the week's closing level.
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
Scientists have uncovered a hidden weakness beneath the Pacific Ocean that helps explain why Japan’s catastrophic 2011 earthquake and tsunami became so devastating. By drilling deeper into the seafloor than ever before, researchers discovered a thin, slippery layer of ancient ...
Why it matters: Record-breaking ocean drilling reveals why Japan's 2011 tsunami... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Cypriot filmmaker Tonia Mishiali tackles immigration, the patriarchy and the strength of women in “The Lion at My Back,” which is playing in the Crystal Globe competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The feature follows the bond that grows between Senegalese immigrant Ma...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
BTS was the first K-pop act to top the all-genre chart; BLACKPINK was the first female K-pop act to do so.
Why it matters: Here Are All the K-pop Albums That Have... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Acclaimed Bulgarian directing duo Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov return to the Karlovy Vary Film Festival competition with “Black Money for White Nights.” They won the Crystal Globe in 2019 with ‘The Father,” which repped Bulgaria in the foreign-language film Oscar race....
Why it matters: Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov Probe Corruption and... is generating industry buzz.
A stunning fossil discovery shows that ancient bees used the empty tooth sockets of mammal bones as tiny nests after owls scattered the bones across a cave floor 20,000 years ago. It's the first known evidence of bees nesting inside animal bones, revealing an astonishingly cre...
The big picture: Ancient bees turned tooth sockets into tiny nurseries... — advances our understanding of the world.
Get an RTX 3060 with 12 GB of VRAM for just $329.99 at Newegg — MSI Ventus 2X OC model back in stock with free shipping
The big picture: Get an RTX 3060 with 12 GB of... — could change how developers build software.
England is at Estadio Azteca tonight to face Mexico. Here’s how to watch the game without cable
Why it matters: Where to Watch the Mexico vs. England World... shows where the music business is headed.
Ed Gamble is the host of brand new comedy show “Unacceptable,” where he oversees a gaggle of comedians as they battle to sway the studio audience to side with their most outrageous opinions. The comedian and podcaster who is perhaps best-known for hosting “The Traitors” offici...
Why it matters: Ed Gamble on His New Panel Show ‘Unacceptable’... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Only 13 per cent of Spotify’s Top 50 songs in 2026 so far carry the ‘explicit’ tag The post Music with explicit lyrics is in decline, report shows appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Music with explicit lyrics is in decline, report... — this is making waves across platforms.
Film, television and Broadway director Jason Moore knows what’s old is new again. The Tony-nominee not only directed the first two episodes of the Prime Video “Legally Blonde” prequel series “Elle,” but he is also helming the upcoming feature film adaptation of “Murder, She Wr...
The big picture: ‘Elle’ Director Jason Moore on Reese Witherspoon’s Set... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
UPDATED: ZEE5 has removed “Satluj,” the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer inspired by human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, from its Indian catalogue less than two days after the film’s July 3 premiere, the platform said in a statement posted to Instagram. The film remains availabl...
Variety reports: Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ Pulled From India by ZEE5... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Here's how to watch the highly anticipated match at no cost, so you can see which team will be knocked out of the competition
The big picture: Where to Watch Brazil vs. Norway in the... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Brazil vs. Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.
The big picture: How to watch Brazil vs. Norway online for... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Comets have played an interesting role in the history of astronomy. Since antiquity, many cultures saw them as omens or spirits, portending good or bad news for kings, queens and emperors. Over the past few hundred years, however, astronomers have studied them intently to unde...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
During a meeting with shareholders, Shuntaro Furukawa said that the intense world of Pokémon Card flipping is on their radar and mentions requiring government ID isn't off the table
The big picture: Nintendo President Promises To Tackle Pokémon Card Scalpers... — signals what players want next.
Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers for the week of July 5, 2026: United States Switch 2 Granblue Fantasy: Relink: Endless Ragnarok – July 9 – Amazon, Best Buy Digimon Story: Time Stranger – July 10 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameSto...
The big picture: Nintendo pre-order updates – July 5, 2026 –... — signals what players want next.
There was a period in the early aughts when Definitive Jux (nee: Def Jux) seemed like it was going to be the future of hip hop. While the label featured plenty of experimental, boundary-pushing, and politically minded acts, Lif stood out as the most "conscious rapper" in the t...
The Verge reports: Mr. Lif’s Emergency Rations EP is post-9/11 hip... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The plane had 52 passengers and six crew onboard. No injuries were reported.
The big picture: 'Definitely felt a big bang': Delta plane hit... — could reshape the global order.
Angel Studios has done it again. After winning over the heartland with the 2023 trafficking thriller Sound of Freedom which posted a 3-day of $19.6M (and a six-day start of $41.6M), the faith-based media company posted its best opening for a live-action feature with Jon Erwin’...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the route designated and authorized by the Islamic Republic.
The big picture: Oil, gas tankers cross Hormuz via Oman-side route... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Quantum mechanics has journeyed from a strange and controversial idea to the foundation of some of humanity’s most advanced technologies. Now researchers are pushing its boundaries even further, with potential breakthroughs in energy, medicine, computing, and our understanding...
ScienceDaily reports: Quantum mechanics once baffled scientists. Now it's changing... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Harvey Keitel, who is at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival for the third time to present a screening of Martin Scorsese’s “Mean Streets,” has revealed he is shooting a new film written by his wife, actor Daphna Kastner. Speaking with Variety at the festival, the actor said he is ...
Why it matters: Harvey Keitel Shooting Film Written by Wife Daphna... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Hon Hai, also known as Foxconn, has established itself as a key AI hardware player by assembling servers that house Nvidia accelerators.
The big picture: Nvidia supplier Hon Hai’s sales beat on continued... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The Grammy winner and NFL star tied the knot at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Friday.
The big picture: Donna Kelce Reacts to Taylor Swift and Travis... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack which killed his father at the outset of the US-Israel war with Iran.
Why it matters: Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend... has global implications.
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Tehran where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Why it matters: Watch: Lyse Doucet on emotion and politics at... affects international relations.
The streamer is no stranger to distracted driving, kicking up a conversation on why the platform is so permissive of streaming behind the wheel
Bottom line from Kotaku: this is generating hype in the community.
UPDATED 2:30pm PT: Folarin Balogun is back in the game as FIFA suspends his red card ahead of Team USA’s Round of 16 match against Belgium. The USMNT striker is now eligible to compete in Monday’s FIFA World Cup match, set for 5pm PT at Seattle Stadium, following his foul on d...
The big picture: USMNT’s Folarin Balogun Has FIFA Red Card Suspended... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
From the size of the guest list to when they tied the knot, here's what has been revealed from Tayvis' big day.
The big picture: Here’s Everything We Know About Taylor Swift &... — taps into a cultural moment.
It is the latest European festival to fall foul of extreme weather conditions this summer The post Naples’ Alien Sound Festival cancelled after main stage collapses during strong winds appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
If you want to learn how to conserve energy during a heatwave, you'll have to ask someone other than the Department of Energy.
Mashable reports: White House purges thousands of web pages about... — this is one to watch for the industry.
“Obsession” has notched another major box office milestone, clearing $400 million in global ticket sales. After two months in theaters, the indie horror breakout has grossed a remarkable $403 million, including $245 million domestically and $157 million overseas. The twisted r...
Variety reports: Box Office: ‘Obsession’ Surpasses $400 Million Globally — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.
The big picture: EasyJet reaches 'agreement in principle' over potential takeover — hints at where the money is moving.
Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".
The big picture: Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa... — has global implications.
Anything released after 2028 will still be digital-only.
Why it matters: Sony says it will still make physical discs... could change how developers build software.
After working her final shift on The Bear, Liza Colón-Zayas has taken with her a fresh outlook at her onscreen career. The Emmy winner recently explained that she’s “a lot like” her character Tina Marrero, who finds her calling as a line cook at the eponymous eatery in the FX ...
Why it matters: ‘The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas Says Role Taught Her... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The NieR and Drakengard creator has been a long-time fan of Neon Genesis Evangelion, which makes it all the more fitting that he gets to tackle a new series in the franchise
Kotaku reports: The First English Trailer For Yoko Taro’s Evangelion... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
More than four in five homes and workplaces across 25 European cities have less nearby tree canopy than what is needed for meaningful cooling, according to an open-data analysis by an urban greening expert.
Why it matters: European cities short on shade as heat waves... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Dust devils are a regular feature on Mars. Just like those found on Earth, these mini whirlwinds form when parts of Mars are warmed by the sun, causing air above the surface to swirl upward and carry dust with it. But in Mars' lower gravity (38% that of Earth), these devils gr...
Why it matters: Mars express captures dozens of dust devils in... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The legendary actor, in an interview during his third trip to the Karlovy Vary film festival, also shares why he never directed a movie, tips for actors, discusses life in L.A. and New York and mentions a film he's working on with his wife.
Why it matters: Harvey Keitel Sees Film as a Force of... is generating industry buzz.
New songs like “Hexagons" were smashed against Muse classics such as "Hysteria." Muse Rock Through Power Outage In 24-Song Set Kicking Off 2026 North American Tour Travis Bland
Consequence of Sound reports: Muse Rock Through Power Outage In 24-Song Set... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Last October, the singer lamented the relatively low sales for the Leeds show on 'The Graham Norton Show', but the event sold out in the end The post Lewis Capaldi jokes about Graham Norton ticket sales rant during Roundhay Festival headline set: “You had me worried!” appeared...
The big picture: Lewis Capaldi jokes about Graham Norton ticket sales... — is making waves across platforms.
Meccha Chameleon – the viral hide-and-seek game that sold 10 million copies in just 16 days – has smashed another milestone, topping a staggering 15 million sales in less than a month. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Meccha Chameleon tops another milestone, selling 15 million... — this is generating hype in the community.
The superstar headlined the magazine’s first-ever music festival, a blowout Fourth of July party on the Hudson River that included powerhouse acts like Gigi Perez and Devon Gilfillian, tons of food and drink, and a rainstorm that couldn’t derail the good vibes
Rolling Stone reports: Noah Kahan Brings the Fireworks to Rolling Stone’s... — this taps into a cultural moment.
After nearly 35 years, Joe Eszterhas is back to basics with the follow-up to his 1992 erotic thriller. The Basic Instinct screenwriter, who was tapped to pen a reboot for Amazon MGM Studio’s United Artists last year, has given an update on the script, which features the onscre...
Deadline reports: ‘Basic Instinct’ Writer Joe Eszterhas Gives Update On... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Crimson Desert's 1.13.00 update is here across all platforms, adding new outfits and expanding dyeable equipment options, addressing various bug fixes and stability improvements, and allowing Oongka and Damiane to enter the Abyss. Read more
The big picture: Crimson Desert Update 1.13.00 is live – here's... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of July 9, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Digimon Story: Time Stranger, Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, and more. Here’s a look at the upcoming di...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.
Sega breaks down the making of the 2017 2D revival for the character's 35th anniversary
The big picture: How Sonic Mania Saved Sega’s Blue Hedgehog And... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
An international team led by Stefanie Komossa from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) in Bonn has studied a galaxy that has been shining exceptionally brightly in the radio regime for more than eight years. Although it is only 1.8 billion light-years away fro...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
This article contains spoilers for My Adventures With Superman season 3 episode 4. The reign of the Supermen is upon us. By the end of “Guess Who’s Slammin’ to Dinner?” both Superboy and the Cyborg Superman had entered the world of My Adventures with Superman. With John Henry ...
Why it matters: My Adventures With Superman’s Superboy Rewrite Introduces an... captures the public's attention.
Rockstar's long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI is launching November 19th, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X consoles. The game will be available digitally at launch, with physical cases containing codes, not discs, so your options for preordering are straightforward. Th...
Why it matters: Where to preorder Grand Theft Auto VI signals a shift in how we use technology.
SpaceX retired 260 Starlink satellites in six months, with hundreds more to follow, as debate grows over the atmospheric impact of satellite burn-ups.
Tom's Hardware reports: SpaceX vaporizes 260 Starlink satellites in six months... — this could change how developers build software.
A Google Deepmind developer ported the 2003 real-time strategy game "Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour" to iPhone and iPad using Anthropic's Claude Code. The first build took 40 minutes. The full source code is on GitHub. The article Claude Code and Fable 5 ported the 2003...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Check out footage and the full setlist from the Saturday night (July 4) show The post Harry Styles closes record-breaking Wembley residency with Pride celebration and appearance from sister Gemma appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
DIYer shows how they made a handsome magnetic core memory USB drive using home CNC and 3D printing equipment. However, it isn't a homebrew answer to the AI-induced memory crisis with only 64 bits of data capacity
Why it matters: RAMpocalyse pricing prompts maker to construct his own... could change how developers build software.
SUNDAY AM: Illumination/Universal’s Minions & Monsters saw their hides saved by foreign ticket sales with an $85M weekend (technically second wide frame), while they were squashed by franchise fatigue stateside with a $61.4M 5-day opening, the lowest start ever for the Despica...
Why it matters: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Translates Abroad With Near $160M... is generating industry buzz.
The president evoked storming the beaches of Normandy in insisting he would deliver the address despite inclement weather
The big picture: Trump Said a Bunch of Weird Stuff About... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
A German effort to assemble the world's largest publicly accessible video game archive is being wound down after roughly €1.5 million in public funding expired.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Strokes frontman said his criticism was aimed at "settler style Zionist expansionists." Julian Casablancas Expands on “White Privileged” “American Zionists” Comments in Oxford Speech Travis Bland
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
Baidu's Unlimited OCR reads dozens of document pages in a single pass, where previous systems topped out at about ten. A modified attention mechanism keeps memory use flat no matter how many pages the model processes. It currently holds the top spot on the most important OCR b...
The Decoder reports: Baidu's "Unlimited OCR" processes dozens of document pages... — this raises questions about AI's role.
Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests.
Phys.org reports: Laughter may date back 15 million years, shared... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Former football star's July 4th arrest comes two months after four more women accused him of sexual assault in court filings
Rolling Stone reports: Ex-NFL Star and Podcaster Marcellus Wiley Arrested for... — this shows where the music business is headed.
SUNDAY AM WRITETHRU: Following Supergirl‘s plummet to Earth last weekend, and the pain that’s caused the James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC, the general media might be quick to declare the death of Illumination/Universal’s Minions this weekend after the franchise’s lowest result...
The big picture: Why ‘Minions & Monsters’ Slipped On A Banana... — is generating industry buzz.
CD Projekt Red revealed the start of the Netflix series' next narrative arc at Anime Expo 2026
Kotaku reports: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Returns With A Season 2 Premier... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The right desk gadgets can help you reduce clutter, stay focused, and add a little extra convenience to your day.
TechCrunch reports: 5 desk gadgets that can make your workday... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Baldur's Gate has peaked, but D&D still has a lot to offer.
The big picture: Hasbro should stop looking for a Baldur's Gate... — is generating hype in the community.
Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.
BBC World reports: Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning... — this demands attention beyond borders.
Turns out, a modded RTX 4080M desktop GPU performs worse than similarly-priced official options. It currently costs roughly $400 in China and compared to the RX 9070 GRE, this custom card loses in every game tested except PUBG.
The big picture: Reviewer tests 'RTX 4080M' desktop graphics card powered... — could change how developers build software.
Soccer fans heading to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium shared how much they expected to spend with CNBC Make It outside New York's Penn Station.
Why it matters: World Cup fans spent anywhere from $2,500 to... reflects a broader economic trend.
A Japanese space probe performed a flyby of a near-Earth asteroid on Sunday in a test mission for technology that could help protect the planet from space rocks.
Phys.org reports: Japan space probe skims asteroid in test for... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Say whaaaat? Hannah Montana Linux is back. Basically abandonware since 2009, the distro has returned with a modern kernel and about 18 years worth of patches.
Why it matters: Hannah Montana Linux gets modern remaster after nearly... reshapes the tech landscape.
"Group project, but make it 1776." That's how a new commercial for Google Workspace opens. And things only get cringier from there. The clip imagines what it would be like if the founding fathers turned to Google's collaboration tools and Gemini to help them draft the Declarat...
Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.
When archaeologists opened the 2,600-year-old tomb of an ancient Chinese lord, they discovered his magnificent bronze bells had been scattered, their wooden hangings broken. But the most mysterious part of all: This was apparently no accident, with the family of the tomb's own...
Phys.org reports: Scattered bronze bells in Chinese lord's 2,600-year-old tomb... — this opens new research frontiers.
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