Paramount+ has released the trailer for Diarra From Detroit‘s second season (above), which premieres on Wednesday, July 29. The eight-episode season launches with two episodes, followed by one new episode every Wednesday until the season finale on September 9. From creator, wr...
The big picture: ‘Diarra From Detroit’ Ups The Stakes In Season... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 3, and Mayo’s first experience with Siri AI on Apple Watch. Also, we dive in to the details of what’s new in macOS Golden Gate, Apple tries to lobby to use Chinese memory components, signs a new deal with Broadcom, ...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
EXCLUSIVE: Four years after its launch, Artists Equity is expanding into scripted television. The artist-led indie studio, founded by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Gerry Cardinale, is starting a scripted TV division and has appointed former UCP executive Griffin Zucosky to lead...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Sunday is nominated for best supporting actress for portraying Agent Jodie Plumb in the limited series, which scored 13 nominations overall.
Why it matters: Joy Sunday Manifested Working with Jason Bateman, Then... reflects evolving audience tastes.
'BB28' premiere week kicks off on Thursday, July 9.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Where to Watch ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Episodes,... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
"You can't rule out the possibility that executives are idiots, but that shouldn't be your default belief."
The big picture: John Carmack reacts to massive layoffs at id... — signals what players want next.
The summer heat can be unrelenting, sending pets who usually run straight to their owners after being outside in search of their water bowls instead. Rehydrating after playtime is important, so if a pet does not have proper access—or a desire to seek out—water, the owner must ...
Why it matters: Water worries: The dangers of dehydration in pets could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The live-action “Naruto” movie is launching a worldwide casting search to find its three leading actors. The adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s classic manga is backed by Lionsgate. The casting search will fill the roles of Team 7: Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. Additional casting ...
Variety reports: ‘Naruto’ Movie Launches Global Casting Search to Find... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The untitled feature adapts Yehudi Mercado's comic about a mishap during a family vacation.
The big picture: ‘Freddy the 13th’ Animated Horror-Comedy From Dan Trachtenberg... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
I have used plenty of docking stations over the years, and it seems the desktop dock market is as crowded as ever. I have tested smaller portable docks, to larger stationary docks that give you all the ports you would ever need. But the new iVANKY FusionDock takes a different ...
Why it matters: iVANKY FusionDock Ultra: The Thunderbolt 5 dock built... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Meta Superintelligence Labs released Muse Spark 1.1 on July 9, 2026, alongside a public preview of the Meta Model API. It is a multimodal reasoning model built for agentic tasks, with a 1,000,000-token context window the model actively compacts, zero-shot generalization to new...
The big picture: Meta Superintelligence Labs Releases Muse Spark 1.1: A... — could accelerate the AI arms race.
Brown University chemists have provided direct evidence that upends the textbook explanation of how triple chemical bonds work in heavy elements. In a study published in Science, the researchers show evidence that when atomic nuclei are sufficiently heavy, the principles descr...
The big picture: Carbon–bismuth bonds reveal that relativity blurs the textbook... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
“Big Brother” is back for Season 28, a summer sure to be full of twists, shocking eliminations and even a few rumored “Survivor” players! With a special 90-minute premiere episode airing tonight from 8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+ ...
Why it matters: How to Watch ‘Big Brother 28’ Online may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Back in Black The post Does ‘Black Ops’ and ‘Black Ops 2’ on PS5 and PS4 have crossplay? appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Does ‘Black Ops’ and ‘Black Ops 2’ on... shows where the music business is headed.
Surprise, bitch. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of the “American Horror Story” coven, but the witches are officially back in the first set photos from the production of “AHS” Season 13. The images are the latest confirmation that the new episodes will continue the story...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The OpenMandriva Linux project announced that it was the target of an attempted act of internal sabotage after a dispute among contributors. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
The Morehouse College graduate was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Sherman Oaks on July 1.
The big picture: Nicolas Johnson, Son of Entertainment Attorney Matt Johnson,... — is generating industry buzz.
Lyzr, a startup that builds AI agents for enterprises, used its own AI agent to raise a $100 million round — proof, evidently, that the product actually works.
Why it matters: An AI agent startup just let its agent... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Austin indie outfit also offered a version of a late-career Bowie gem on a gorgeous summer night.
Billboard reports: Spoon Brings Out Hamilton Leithauser to Cover a... — this shows where the music business is headed.
"To all my family in Canada I apologize for not being there with you all this weekend," the singer says after sharing vulnerable post earlier in week
The big picture: Yungblud ‘Reluctantly’ Cancels Cowboys Music Festival Performance: ‘Working... — is making waves across platforms.
OpenAI is sunsetting its AI-powered browser after less than a year. But it's moving some agentic browsing features to its desktop app and a Chrome extension.
TechCrunch reports: OpenAI is shutting down Atlas, but its AI... — this is one to watch for the industry.
The pop star has been visiting Team England's camp since 2021.
Why it matters: Ed Sheeran Visits Team England’s Camp Amid 2026... is making waves across platforms.
The Soundcore AeroClip earbuds are on sale for $149.99, down from the normal price of $169.99, and they come with either a free accessory or a free Soundcore Select 4 Go speaker
Mashable reports: The Soundcore AeroClip earbuds are $20 off and... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in everyday life and work, organizations are investing heavily in tools and employee training. But new research from Texas A&M University suggests a one-size-fits-all approach may miss a fundamental truth: People don't al...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Ever wondered where your plastics end up? A PET bottle can be washed, shredded, melted and given a second life. But most everyday items—toys, mattresses, car seats—are made from different plastics that refuse to mix when melted, producing unusable, contaminated material. Sorti...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Usually there's safety in numbers, but it doesn't always work that way. Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) filter-feed on immense shoals of krill, engulfing colossal mouthfuls of water containing up to 144 kg of the crustaceans. But then the mighty creatures expel the water by...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
The movie business is built on glamour, but the reality behind the scenes is often far less polished. Many of the industry's biggest practices remain invisible to audiences, shaping which films get made, who becomes a star, and how success is measured. Some of these facts are ...
Why it matters: 15 Facts the Movie Business Doesn’t Want You... is generating buzz across social media.
Wally Funk, who flew to space at 82 after a lifetime of flying and fighting for women in aviation and aerospace, has passed away at age 87.
Space.com reports: Wally Funk, trailblazing pilot and astronaut, passes away... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Should Anthropic trust Elon Musk to host its models? With about $40 billion in revenue at stake, Musk insists that the company can.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
It was not particularly surprising to hear that Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis, the other remake of Final Fantasy 7 that opts for a more faithful approach to the original game (if being filled with gacha rolls counts as faithful), is ending service. Square Enix have been ceasing ...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis shutting down means... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
If you missed your chance to buy tickets for RUSH's four-night stand at Madison Square Garden, fret not — there are still a few ways to get in before Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson hit the stage. RUSH at Madison Square Garden: How to Get Tickets Consequence Staff
The big picture: RUSH at Madison Square Garden: How to Get... — is making waves across platforms.
Fat Joe premiered a new track entitled "Aroma" on his Joe and Jada podcast with the help of DJ Khaled.
Billboard reports: Jadakiss Responds to 38 Spesh on Track With... — this could define this era of music.
Regardless of your gender, if you've ever created a female or femme-presenting player-character--especially in an RPG--you've almost certainly encountered an issue that has been plaguing the genre since games first made the jump from 2D to 3D: really, really, really bad hairst...
GameSpot reports: RPG Players Are Recreating Female Character Hairstyles IRL... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Today on Uncanny Valley, we unpack the political debacle unfolding in Maine surrounding the campaign of Democratic candidate Graham Platner.
Bottom line from Wired: this could change how developers build software.
The move would benefit companies such as Tesla, which are already designing in that direction.
Why it matters: US Weighs Removing Steering Wheel Requirement for Driverless... reshapes the tech landscape.
In its fourth edition, 270 participants will take part in a three-week program focused on art, fashion, music and sports.
Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.
As fans and loved ones mourn Bonnie Tyler, Hollywood is paying tribute to the Welsh “Total Eclipse of the Heart” rocker. Following the 3x Grammy nominee’s death at age 75, months after she was put into medically induced coma resulting from an emergency surgery for a perforated...
Deadline reports: Bonnie Tyler Tributes: Kevin Bacon, Johnny Knoxville &... — this is generating industry buzz.
Disney, which took 70% control of streaming pay-TV provider Fubo last October, has installed one of its own execs, Alisa Bowen, to run the business. David Gandler, who co-founded the company in 2015 and oversaw it as CEO, has been replaced by Alisa Bowen. A 10-year Disney vete...
The big picture: Fubo Change-o: Disney Swaps In One Of Its... — could reshape the box office conversation.
A team of researchers at the University of Ottawa and its Nexus for Quantum Technologies Institute, in collaboration with researchers from Federico II University in Italy, has developed a programmable quantum simulator that shapes a beam of light to replicate how particles mov...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Ready meals containing fish and seafood can expose consumers to chemical contaminants that are present in the environment or introduced during processing and packaging. A study by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) has, for the first time, analyzed the presence of a wide r...
Phys.org reports: Pre-cooked seafood-based meals can absorb chemical contaminants during... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Modern life depends on quantum physics. It makes technologies such as GPS navigation, MRI scanners and computer chips possible. Now, the same science may also lead to a new way to test the health of our eyes. A University at Buffalo-led team has used a technique from quantum o...
Why it matters: Quantum optics may turn this rare visual phenomenon... advances our understanding of the world.
The supersized July 9 premiere marks original castmember Vicki Gunvalson's full-time 'RHOC' return.
Why it matters: ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Hits Milestone 20th... is generating industry buzz.
'The company wants us to accept this as a done deal and quietly disappear. We won't let that happen'
The big picture: Bethesda Union Workers Will Hold Rallies Next Week... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
A break from the usual cadence The post When will the ‘Just Dance Decades of Hits’ track list and song list be announced? appeared first on NME.
The big picture: When will the ‘Just Dance Decades of Hits’... — could define this era of music.
May 7: Nacon and Rogue Factor made it officially today that Hell is Us is in the works for Nintendo Switch 2. Expect to see it on September 24, 2026. Hell is Us is a third-person action adventure game in which players will set off on a journey to learn more the past in the dif...
Nintendo Everything reports: Hell is Us confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The radio giant is boosting compliance procedures to satisfy the federal agency, which questioned whether artists perform free shows in exchange for airplay.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
Mud volcanoes are often pictured as dramatic geological phenomena featuring the sudden eruption of large volumes of fiery mud in short, powerful bursts. By examining recent activity at the Lokbatan mud volcano in Azerbaijan, an international team of researchers led by the Univ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The construction sector faces two problems at once: it emits large amounts of CO₂ and produces vast quantities of concrete waste. But what if part of that waste could be used to trap carbon instead of ending up as rubble?
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Omar Yaghi of the University of California, Berkeley, will head an initiative to apply artificial intelligence to the discovery of new materials.
Why it matters: Nobel-Winning U.S. Chemist Omar Yaghi Will Move to... opens new research frontiers.
Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.
BBC World reports: Tehran launches more strikes after second round of... — this demands attention beyond borders.
The Federal Reserve says its newly-announced task forces represent a "commitment to price stability and maximum employment."
The big picture: US Federal Reserve taps Xbox CEO Asha Sharma,... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Newly developed microparticles can infiltrate stubborn bacterial matrices and release tiny oxygen bubbles to clean surfaces and wounds more efficiently than hydrogen peroxide or other cleaning agents alone, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report. In ...
Why it matters: Self-propelled microparticles scrub stubborn biofilms, improving wound care... opens new research frontiers.
The metal band would have skipped the ceremony even if they weren't on tour in Australia at the time. Iron Maiden Wouldn’t Have Attended Upcoming Rock Hall Induction Even Without a Conflict Spencer Kaufman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this taps into a cultural moment.
As Evil Dead Burn is unleashed on cinemas, the cast recently discussed the heavy toll of performing in the horror sequel. Hunter Doohan, who plays Joseph in the Sébastien Vaniček-helmed movie hitting theaters Friday, explained he and his co-stars “got warned about” the “relent...
Why it matters: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Cast “Got Warned” About “Relentless”... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Hell Clock: Cursed War has me squeezing in runs everywhere I can.
The big picture: The only indie roguelike action RPG that rivals... — is generating hype in the community.
The executive succeeds David Gandler and follows the sports-first streamer merging with Disney’s Hulu With Live TV.
Why it matters: Disney+ President Alisa Bowen Exits to Join Fubo... is generating industry buzz.
State regulators revoked the facility's license after finding multiple health and safety violations, prompting the heiress and businesswoman to say survivors had finally been vindicated.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
Aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi had become a prominent humanitarian figure during the Israel-Hamas war.
The big picture: Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed... — has global implications.
Following the NMPA's claim that publishers and songwriters have lost nearly $500 million in royalties due to bundling, Billboard crunched the numbers.
Billboard reports: How Much Have Spotify Bundles Decreased the Mechanical... — this is making waves across platforms.
Lovesickness was taken seriously as a distinct mental illness by physicians in the medieval Islamic world, new research shows. Islamic scholars considered lovesickness, which they called ʿishq, to be different from melancholy—unlike Galen and other physicians from ancient Greece.
The big picture: Medieval Islamic societies considered lovesickness a distinct mental... — opens new research frontiers.
Welcome to episode 107 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive headfirst into some Pixel speculation following the official announcement of this year’s Made by Google. From phones to smartwatches to pondering what might surprise us, it’s ...
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Eiichiro Oda's ONE PIECE Vol. 115 follows at No. 2.
Billboard reports: Yoshihiro Togashi’s ‘HUNTER×HUNTER’ Vol. 39 Debuts at No.... — this shows where the music business is headed.
A recent study reveals geographic biases in how aquatic animals have been tracked and researched across the globe, with a preference toward politically stable, English-speaking countries with high conservation funding. Researchers are sounding the alarm in the hope of ensuring...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The Amazon rainforest is one of the largest carbon reservoirs on Earth. It is also the world's largest source of biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These carbon-based gases are naturally released by vegetation. They protect trees against various sources of stress, e.g...
The big picture: Stress protection of Amazon trees, induced by climate... — opens new research frontiers.
David Wain and Ken Marino break down how they went from having “no concept” to a completed first draft of “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” in a week.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: Following the success of The Housemaid, Paul Feig is looking to get even darker with his next thriller, as he is coming on to direct Detention for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes. The spec was written by Daniel Gold, with Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fu...
Why it matters: Paul Feig To Direct ‘Detention’ For Blumhouse Atomic... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Venture slowdown, weak exits and fragmented markets are pushing some Asian startups to Silicon Valley.
Fortune reports: Asia’s founders are decamping to the U.S. as... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Using the ESA's Euclid space telescope, astronomers have discovered a treasure trove of black hole-powered quasars in the early universe, including the most ancient and distant ever seen.
Space.com reports: Scientists have discovered the oldest quasar ever seen,... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Alisa Bowen, who has served as president of Disney+ since September 2022, is leaving that role to become CEO of Fubo, the internet TV streaming service that is majority-owned by Disney. Fubo announced Thursday that its board of directors appointed Bowen as chief executive offi...
Variety reports: Alisa Bowen Exits as Disney+ President to Become... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The feud between NightmareEclipse and Microsoft shows no signs of resolving soon.
Why it matters: Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Celebrate Argentina's run in the 2026 World Cup with these anthems.
The big picture: The Ultimate World Cup Playlist for Argentine Fans:... — could define this era of music.
Steve Sedgwick goes behind the scenes of NATO's dramatic 48 hours, where Trump's changing tone reshaped diplomacy and left allies guessing.
CNBC reports: Inside NATO's extraordinary 48 hours that revealed Trump's... — this may shift market dynamics.
The Shark FlexStyle IonCurl dropped on July 6. Our beauty expert breaks down everything you need to know about the latest multi-styler from the brand.
Mashable reports: A new Shark FlexStyle for creating the best... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.
Why it matters: Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect... has global implications.
OpenAI moved GPT-5.6 to general availability on July 9, 2026, shipping three tiers instead of one model. Sol is $5/$30 per 1M tokens, Terra is $2.50/$15, and Luna is $1/$6. Sol sets the Artificial Analysis Coding Agent Index at 80, 2.8 points above Claude Fable 5, and reaches ...
The big picture: OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6 (Sol, Terra, Luna): A Three-Tier... — raises questions about AI's role.
I don't need to tell you that Stardew Valley is not a 3D game, and if I do, your understanding of dimensions is unsettling to me. However, where there's a will, there's a way, as a modder has done the unthinkable by adding an extra dimension to the beloved farming sim, turning...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The original series has never looked better (though it's had some work done). Boldly Celebrate Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary with This Limited Edition Blu-ray Set Liz Shannon Miller
Why it matters: Boldly Celebrate Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary with This... is making waves across platforms.
The group will 'assess the economic impact of new general-purpose technologies' like AI
Kotaku reports: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Joins Federal Reserve Task... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Emmy Rossum revealed on “Call Her Daddy” that her years-long fight for equal pay on Showtime’s “Shameless” only ended because her contract negotiations went public in 2016. The leak resulted in overwhelming public support for Rossum, so much so that her pay dispute was “resolv...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Earth's temperature has been much cooler in the past than previously thought, meaning it could be moving toward the warmest it's ever been.
Phys.org reports: Ancient rocks reveal Earth's past warm periods were... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Certifying a third-party repair service can help companies retain customers by signaling that there's value, or "unused utility," left in broken products, according to a team led by Penn State researchers. The researchers, who were raised by parents and grandparents with what ...
The big picture: Certifying third-party repairs retains customers, signals utility left... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The fan-favorite game show is back, with the Season 12 premiere featuring an AFC v. NFC champions showdown. Here's how to stream it without paying
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
OpenAI is already shutting down ChatGPT Atlas, its browser that could do tasks for you on your behalf, less than a year after launching it. Atlas was announced in October, but as part of its wave of news about ChatGPT Work today, the company confirmed that it will be "sunsetti...
The Verge reports: The ChatGPT browser is already dead — this could change how developers build software.
Bluetooth speakers with big sound and great features are hard to find for under $100, with most offerings being some variation of the same basic (and often small) design. Thankfully, through July 10th Woot has the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 on sale for $69.99, which is $20 cheaper...
Why it matters: The floatable, powerful Soundcore Boom 2 speaker is... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Obscurity isn't a defense. If your company has any Internet-facing vulnerability, you're at risk from multiple threats.
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.
ZDNet reports: AI Model Release Tracker: GPT-5.6 rivals Fable 5,... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
OpenAI's latest announcement looks like a lot more than a model upgrade.
ZDNet reports: OpenAI's GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work aim to beat... — this is one to watch for the industry.
The researcher known as "Nightmare-Eclipse" published a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for the Windows Defender vulnerability in early June after dropping several other Microsoft zero-days.
Dark Reading reports: Microsoft Reins in RoguePlanet Zero-Day Threat — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Major drought forced people to migrate across the Pacific beyond Samoa and Tonga and toward the Americas, scientists have discovered. With the new live-action "Moana" film hitting cinemas, a team of geographers and climate scientists from the Universities of Southampton and Ea...
Why it matters: The real Moana story: Why the Polynesians suddenly... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
For six and a half days in July 2024, the balloon-borne solar observatory Sunrise III kept its gaze fixed on the sun. The stratospheric flight, which stretched from the northernmost tip of Sweden to Canada's Northwest Territories, yielded a treasure trove of data exceeding 200...
The big picture: Observing oscillations, flares and tornados on the sun — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The BBC's chief international correspondent looks at how Iran's new leadership will respond to several issues affecting the country.
BBC World reports: What's next for Iran after the funeral of... — this has global implications.
Fourth Wing merch is in high demand, and Monopoly's two newest editions are collector's items as much as they are games
The big picture: Monopoly Celebrates ‘Fourth Wing’ Success With a Collector-Worthy... — shows where the music business is headed.
Bon Jovi kicked off their Madison Square Garden residency this week, which runs through the end of July — here's how to get tickets
Rolling Stone reports: Where to Buy Last-Minute Tickets to Bon Jovi’s... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Preclinical trial is testing the feasibility of humanoid robots in surgery.
Ars Technica reports: Humanoid robots controlled by surgeons did world-first operation... — this is one to watch for the industry.
You can see if ads on Google Search, Google Discover, and YouTube were made or edited using AI from a new section in Google's "My Ad Center," as reported earlier by TechCrunch. The update, announced on Thursday, adds a "created or edited with AI" label under the "how this ad w...
Why it matters: Google will now tell you if an ad... reshapes the tech landscape.
Hackers compromised the Injective Labs SDK project's GitHub repository and used it to publish a malicious package on the Node Package Manager (npm) that stole cryptocurrency wallet private keys and mnemonic seed phrases. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Injective SDK on npm infected with cryptocurrency wallet... — this should prompt a review of your own security.
Writer Brad Ingelsby created both shows. Julianne Nicholson Joins HBO’s Task as Her Character from Mare of Easttown Liz Shannon Miller
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
Physicists at the University of California, Irvine, have developed an artificial intelligence system that can autonomously design theoretical physics models, a task traditionally carried out by human theorists. The approach allows researchers to explore large, uncharted areas ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has escalated his campaign against the country’s film industry with a new Likud primary spot that mocks Israeli filmmakers as anti-Israel profiteers and vows to redirect public funding away from films he says “blacken” Israeli soldiers. Zoha...
Variety reports: Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar Mocks Film Industry... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Currently, PS Plus subscribers can buy both CoDs for half off, but that's still a lot for 12+-year-old games
Why it matters: Call Of Duty Black Ops 1+2 Ports Arrive... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
If Google's AI tools are used, it will automatically be noted in My Ad Center.
The big picture: AI-generated ads on Google will hopefully get disclosures... — could change how developers build software.
Cristina Sanz, who appeared in all four seasons of A&E’s Emmy-winning 2015-19 reality series Born This Way that chronicled the lives of adults living with Down syndrome, died July 6 after suffering cardiac arrest in Long Beach, CA. She was 36. Her death was announced by parent...
Why it matters: Cristina Sanz Dies: ‘Born This Way’ Reality Star... could reshape the box office conversation.
The odds are in your favor, “Hunger Games” fans. All five of the “Hunger Games” films will be returning to theaters Sept. 3-7 ahead of the upcoming release of “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.” Each of the movies will feature an exclusive sneak peak of the newest addi...
Variety reports: All 5 ‘Hunger Games’ Movies Return to Theaters... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
CNBC reports: It's a jam-packed afternoon of developments impacting 7... — this may shift market dynamics.
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 10, No. 1,125.
Why it matters: Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for... may redefine how we interact with devices.
A single monitoring network developed by McGill, Natural Resources Canada, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Dalhousie University researchers can simultaneously track earthquakes, water behavior, human activity and whales, providing a comprehensive picture of what's h...
The big picture: Novel marine monitoring network could help improve environmental... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Modern medicine increasingly relies on targeted drug delivery—a process during which tiny particles (nanoparticles) transport drugs to specific parts of the body. To ensure these treatments are safe and effective, scientists need to understand exactly how these nanoparticles a...
The big picture: New neutron method reveals inner architecture of drug... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The limited series' director and star go deep with IndieWire about their creative love affair, the characters who needed matching haircuts, and what to make of a wrenching finale to this on-screen adaptation of Jordan Tannahill's novel.
Why it matters: ‘The Listeners’: Rebecca Hall and Janicza Bravo Break... signals where Hollywood is headed.
James Beard Award-winning chef, restauranteur and author Kwame Onwuachi has signed with CAA. CAA has secured partnerships for Onwuachi as a member of American Express and Resy’s Culinary Collective, featuring his recipes in Centurion Lounges across the globe, and as a Lexus Cu...
Variety reports: James Beard Award Winner Kwame Onwuachi Signs With... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
“Alien: Earth” Season 2 has added three new cast members. Variety has learned that Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell, and Jerome Flynn have all joined the second season of the FX series. They will appear alongside previously announced new cast member Peter Dinklage as well as returni...
Why it matters: ‘Alien: Earth’ Season 2 Adds Tracey Ullman, Sam... is generating industry buzz.
Tracey Ullman (Tracey Ullman’s Show), Sam Spruell (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms), and Jerome Flynn (Game of Thrones) are the latest to join the cast of FX’s Alien: Earth‘s second season, which just kicked off production in London. Spruell’s casting reunites the British actor...
Deadline reports: Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell & Jerome Flynn Join... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
We test the Nuki smart lock with the new Aliro standard and explain how the CSA's digital key technology could shape the future of smart home access.
The big picture: Don’t buy a smart lock until you watch... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Dyson released the latest version of the Airwrap Co-anda2x. Our beauty tech expert breaks down everything new about the tool, from the attachments to new motor, and what it means for your styling experience.
Bottom line from Mashable: this is one to watch for the industry.
Over the span of nine months, Chuck Lorre lost two of the most important people in his career: his longtime agent and mentor Bob Broder, who died in September, and his go-to director, James Burrows, who passed away last month after a brief illness. Top TV comedy showrunner Lor...
Why it matters: Chuck Lorre Remembers ‘Big Bang Theory’ & ‘Two... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday released names of the experts who will comprise five task forces to examine the institution's operations.
Why it matters: Kevin Warsh names members of his Federal Reserve... could affect investors and consumers alike.
The economist who has spent two decades studying remote work said most employers are never going back to a fully in-office set up.
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Odds that gas prices are above $3.50 on Election Day have jumped to 75% on the platform.
CNBC reports: Kalshi traders think gas prices will stay higher... — this may shift market dynamics.
Meta's pitch to users is Spark's ability to handle large agentic workloads, fix bugs, and help with large code migrations — the kind of automation that enterprises are increasingly turning to AI companies to provide.
TechCrunch reports: Meta enters the crowded AI coding battle with... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
We've talked plenty of times here about the infeasibility of launching a mirror big enough to directly image exoplanets using current rocket fairings—at least as long as we're not sending them 500-plus AU away to a gravitational lensing point. We've also talked at length about...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Natural rubber is widely used in tires, transport, construction, health care and industrial products because of its elasticity, resilience and durability. To improve performance, rubber manufacturers often add silica fillers and processing oils. These oils help reduce viscosit...
The big picture: Palm oil shows promise as greener processing aid... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
EXCLUSIVE: Isabel May is set to star in and executive produce Amazon MGM Studios’ romantic comedy Love Love from writer-director Joey Power. Power will direct with RK Films’ Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum and 3 Arts Entertainments’ Ari Lubet and Jonathan Berry producing. In a...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Update July 9, 3:28 p.m. ET: As Aaron Perris noted on X, Apple has resumed signing the iOS versions listed in this article. As a result, owners of the affected legacy iPhone and iPad models can once again restore to those software versions, most of which are the latest release...
The big picture: Apple stops signing iOS versions for several older... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Microsoft laid off 1,600 employees across its Xbox division this week, including hundreds of union video game workers represented by Communications Workers of America. The workforce reduction comes in addition to what new CEO Asha Sharma calls the “most significant restructure...
Variety reports: Union Video Game Workers ‘Extremely Disappointed’ With Xbox... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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