The strikes follow an attack on a Cyrpus-flagged vessel travelling through the critical waterway.
BBC World reports: US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Iran has attacked ships using a route along Oman's coast protected by the U.S. military. Tehran demands vessels use a northern route through its waters.
The big picture: U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after Tehran attacks... — reflects a broader economic trend.
“Love Island USA” Season 8 contestant Corbin admits his elimination felt “humiliating.” But unlike other recently dumped couples like Jen and Gal, Corbin left feeling hopeful for the future while holding hands with his Casa Amor connection, Parmida. “I see this connection goin...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Ciara Miller will be summering at the Hamptons once again as she confirms she is part of the Summer House Season 11 cast. The Love Island USA Aftersun host revealed on the weekly Peacock talk show that she was back in New York City to start filming the Bravo series. “I have Su...
Why it matters: ‘Love Island USA’s Ciara Miller Confirms Return To... could reshape the box office conversation.
Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla and his family have reached an agreement to buy the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, according to people familiar with the details, as reported by Variety‘s sibling sports news outlet Sportico. The deal marks one of the largest valuations ever f...
Variety reports: Tech Investor Vinod Khosla to Acquire the NFL’s... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Nearly two million people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.
BBC Science reports: China's second typhoon in a week makes landfall — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
One of the major talking points in the gaming industry over the last week or so is PlayStation’s decision to pull the plug on physical games. Starting in January 2028, Sony is ending production of discs. Right now it’d be pretty much impossible to find any positive reactions t...
Why it matters: [Let’s Talk] How many games are you buying... is generating hype in the community.
Tabassum Khan has been facing online abuse after convicting 14 Hindu men in a lynching case.
Why it matters: Muslim judge in India faces death threats after... could reshape the global order.
Thinking Machines Lab published "The Future Worth Building Is Human." The essay frames human participation, model ownership, and decentralized alignment as technical challenges. It ties them to interaction models and Tinker's LoRA fine-tuning, where teams train and keep their ...
Why it matters: Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab Makes The Technical... raises questions about AI's role.
CBS News journalist Matt Gutman revealed via social media that he was the target of a phone scam that almost had him emptying his bank account. “A very scary experience,” said Gutman. “I’m not as savvy as I think I am.” In his July 10 posts, Gutman explained that a caller shar...
The big picture: CBS’ Matt Gutman Said He Got “Completely Scammed”... — is generating industry buzz.
When we last sat down with Jobs at TechCrunch Disrupt nearly three years ago, his firm Yosemite was brand new and biotech was still reeling from its post-pandemic crash. Now, the venture outfit has a team of 17; a cluster of blockbuster drugs are all losing patent protection i...
TechCrunch reports: Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer... — this could change how developers build software.
In this tutorial, we explore NVIDIA tile-based GPU programming with TileGym, building a Colab workflow that runs across different hardware. We probe the CUDA environment, try the real cuTile backend, and fall back to Triton when standard Colab GPUs lack the cuTile stack. We le...
MarkTechPost reports: A Coding Guide to NVIDIA’s Tile-Based GPU Programming:... — this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
The average life span for Americans hovered around 40 years for the first 100 years of the nation's existence. But after 1880, breakthroughs in modern medicine and public health resulted in a dramatic rise in life expectancy. By 1930, the average American could expect to enjoy...
The big picture: Q&A: Unforeseen consequences of the 'great aging' of... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex will go on sale in New York with a pre-sale value of $30m.
BBC Science reports: T. rex could become most expensive fossil ever... — this opens new research frontiers.
Zooey Deschanel says it’s impossible to think of New Girl without Lamorne Morris but there was a minute when he wasn’t a lock to play Winston Bishop. During a recent appearance on the Zach Sang Show, Deschanel said she and her fellow castmates had to “fight” to get the now Emm...
Deadline reports: ‘New Girl’ Cast Had To “Fight” To Get... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Oman has drafted a proposal to manage traffic in the strait through two separately controlled routes, sources told CNN.
Fortune reports: The U.S. and Iran can’t agree on fully... — this hints at where the money is moving.
The announcement followed Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers meeting on Saturday to discuss the strait that lies between them.
The big picture: U.S. military strikes Iran in response to attack... — may shift market dynamics.
Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.
BBC World reports: How men with female surnames are standing up... — this has global implications.
With men’s fertility increasingly in the spotlight, we meet the men using unproven “hacks” promoted by influencers to up their sperm counts.
The big picture: Ice on testicles and donating blood - the... — demands attention beyond borders.
At 25 noms, is “The Pitt” heading toward its second consecutive drama win? In breaking the record for most comedy noms ever, is “Hacks” a shoo-in? What happened to “Half Man”? How did “Dancing With the Stars” end its ten-year nomination drought? What can we expect from Emmys h...
Variety reports: Emmy Nominations Roundtable: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Dominate,... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Trump told Zelenskyy during a meeting at a NATO summit this week that the US will be “giving a license to you” to make Patriots.
Why it matters: Ukraine building Patriots is in Lockheed’s interest, McCaul... could affect investors and consumers alike.
The far-right National Rally candidate would get between 34% and 35.5% of the vote in the first round if it were to take place this Sunday.
Fortune reports: Le Pen extends lead in French election poll... — this signals changing business strategies.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1849 on July 12 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1849 on... taps into a cultural moment.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1127 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 12 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 12 — this could define this era of music.
Virtual fences could make managing grazing livestock on farms more flexible and more efficient while improving animal welfare. A new study by the University of Göttingen shows that virtual fences trigger behavior in cattle similar to that caused by conventional electric fences...
The big picture: Drawing the line: Virtual fences trigger the same... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The July 11 game rounds out the 2026 tournament's quarterfinal matchups.
Why it matters: Argentina vs. Switzerland: Where to Watch the World... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Its impact might not be felt for years, however, given the often long timelines on construction projects and state and local statutes that limit development.
Fortune reports: Homes are in short supply in the U.S.... — this signals changing business strategies.
If Trump were killed, the transfer of power to his successor is governed by the 25th Amendment and the Presidential Succession Act of 1947.
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The first question most Jack White fans are looking to have answered to when it comes to his new album, “Frozen Charlotte”: Is it effectively a “No Name 2.0”? Nearly everyone is hoping for a “yes,” on that one. In his solo career, White spent a few years notably bouncing aroun...
The big picture: Jack White Keeps Rock ‘n’ Roll on the... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Digital Extremes has wrapped up this year's Tennocon Live event with a massive reveal trailer for Warframe's next major update: Warframe: Tau. This update brings players to a Blade Runner and Sopranos-inspired locale, and tackles themes of addiction and its dangers head-on. Re...
The big picture: Warframe's next major update blends Blade Runner, The... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Digital Extremes's venerable looty-shooty mechabody extravaganza Warframe is finally getting a full second solar system, after a warm-up flashback tour in last year's The Old Peace expansion. The developers have just screened a first look at Tau, home of the game's Sentients f...
The big picture: Digital Extremes finally reveal Warframe: Tau, the sci-fi... — may set a new standard for the genre.
As part of a wide-ranging Famitsu interview with SEGA, president Shuji Utsumi touched upon a number of different topics, including Sonic the Hedgehog. The Japanese magazine published a lengthy discussion with the executive in this week’s issue. During their talk, Famitsu menti...
Why it matters: SEGA talks importance of Sonic, failing to reach... may set a new standard for the genre.
As the adoption of electric vehicles continues to grow, so does the need for the safe and permanent storage of battery materials and industrial chemical waste. Certain waste streams require disposal in what are known as Category IV landfills, which impose particularly stringen...
The big picture: Secure glass containers for storing chemical waste through... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Last weekend’s brutal NYC heat wave had me craving a frozen drink almost every afternoon. Normally, that would mean sweating through a walk to 7-Eleven for a slurpee. This time, though, I stayed home and put the new Ninja Slushi Twist to the test. Ninja’s latest slushie machin...
The big picture: This slushie machine was a lifesaver during NYC’s... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Warframe Tau might be Digital Extremes' version of Bungie's Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape.
Why it matters: Warframe's Next Expansion Is the Epic Payoff to... could change how developers build software.
Warsaw and Kyiv have for decades been at loggerheads over the killings of many thousands of civilians during World War Two.
Why it matters: Polish PM pledges memorial to victims of WW2... has global implications.
Digital Extremes has revealed a lenghty new gameplay trailer for its fantasy action game Soulframe. It's next major update - Warsong - adds a new quest. It'll also come with rideable mounts and "vegan" fishing. Read more
Why it matters: "This is our Spider-Man 3" - Soulfame's Warsong... is generating hype in the community.
The five-year-old elephant seal attracted global attention during his recent time ashore in southern Tasmania.
The big picture: How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem... — could reshape the global order.
The epic starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong'o, Elliot Page and more, arrives in theaters July 17.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Last year, Apple completely reinvented multitasking on the iPad, with the introduction of windowing in iPadOS 26. At first, this meant the removal of the simpler version of multitasking, Split View and Slide Over. Those features did eventually return, but at a cost – they requ...
9to5Mac reports: iPadOS 27 still needs simpler multitasking, here’s what... — this is one to watch for the industry.
More than half a century ago, Sir Roger Penrose envisioned a scenario in which energy could be extracted from a black hole spinning at extreme speeds. He proposed that a particle entering its ergosphere—a region of space dragged around by a rotating black hole—could split into...
The big picture: Synthetic rotation brings black hole energy theory into... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
If you visit Scandinavia, you are likely to find yourself at an exhibition about Vikings. There are many to choose from.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains key plot details, including the ending, for “Elle,” now streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video. Where most showrunners spend the days before their series’ debut worrying whether audiences will tune in, and whether they’ll ultimately get renewed, “...
The big picture: ‘Elle’ Bosses on Lexi Minetree’s Elle Woods Transformation... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
After setting the music gear corner of the internet on fire back in 2023 with the first glimpse at the Nopia, creators Martin Grieco and Rocío Gal are almost ready to bring it to market. The duo brought it to the MusicRadar offices for an in-depth first look and revealed that ...
Why it matters: After years of teasing, the viral Nopia synth... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Designed to feed its new ‘Muse Image’ tool, Meta opted in users' their posts used for training material without permission
Kotaku reports: Meta Removes Latest AI Integration On Instagram Following... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
A recently surfaced survey of Democratic Socialists of America members showed that 9% worked in the tech sector in 2021.
Fortune reports: The rise of white-collar socialists: ‘A lot of... — this may shift market dynamics.
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for the fourth episode of Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie.’ Little House on the Prairie showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine has previous experience when it comes to the genre elements of dreams and flashbacks. In the fourth episode ...
The big picture: How ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Showrunner Crafted... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Gates, who is Bill Gates' daughter, founded the app alongside Sophia Kianni.
The big picture: Phoebe Gates' AI shopping app Phia reportedly claimed... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Media mogul and late night host Byron Allen has donated $100,000 to the GoFundMe set up by the family of Nolan Xavier Wells, the 18-year-old who was found dead following his disappearance over the July 4 holiday. Wells’ death has sparked much suspicion and left unanswered ques...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
“I’m a lover, not a fighter / And I’m really built for speed,” sang Kinks frontman Ray Davies in at least one of the songs that shares a title with Slovakian writer-director Martina Buchelová’s hugely appealing first feature. The first half of that lyric is true of Andrej (Ada...
Variety reports: ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ Review: Freewheeling Slovak Charmer... — this is generating industry buzz.
TIS Studios has opened Stage 7, a new 18,300-square-foot soundstage at its Bogotá production complex, increasing its capacity to accommodate large-scale international film and TV productions in Colombia. Standing 40 feet high, the facility is described as Colombia’s largest so...
Why it matters: TIS Studios Expands Bogotá Production Hub With New... is generating industry buzz.
At Karlovy Vary Film Festival this week, the 10 participants of Future Frames – the program for young European directors – were joined by Greek director Christos Nikou as their mentor. Variety sat in on their discussion. Nikou, who directed “Apples” and “Fingernails,” started ...
The big picture: Greek Filmmaker Christos Nikou, the Director of ‘Apples’... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Koei Tecmo has shared a few comments about Pokemon Pokopia’s massive success, including some lofty sales hopes the company had back when it was working on the project. Famitsu recently spoke with Koei Tecmo president and CEO Hisashi Koinuma in a wide-ranging interview. Of cour...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
The four-part Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning earned 21.8 million views in its first six days.
Billboard reports: 50 Cent Reacts to His Diddy Documentary Receiving... — this is making waves across platforms.
Imagine trying to trap a miniature star inside a machine without letting it touch the walls or burn itself out. This is the central, high-stakes challenge of high-temperature plasma engineering.
Phys.org reports: Reimagining the furnace: How a new magnetic design... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Tiny particles made from the membranes of human immune cells could offer a promising new way to fight fungal infections that are becoming harder to treat. Engineers at the University of California San Diego created antifungal nanoparticles that target Candida albicans, a fungu...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Climate change threatens many plant and animal species not only when their habitats disappear as climatic conditions change, but also when those habitats shift. In a new study, a team of University of Potsdam researchers found that whether a species' habitat disappears or shif...
The big picture: When species are forced to move: Prediction models... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Many apps make it easy to track your Pokémon card collection. Route 25 takes that ...
The big picture: Indie App Spotlight: ‘Route 25’ is an all-in-one... — reshapes the tech landscape.
The newlyweds were spotted at the wedding of the NFL's JuJu Smith-Schuster, who previously played for the Chiefs, and Laura Kruk on Friday (July 10).
Billboard reports: Taylor Swift Joins Travis Kelce at His Former... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Barbara Ling, the production designer behind Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019) and Michael (2026), has died. She was 73. The Academy Award winner died on Thursday in Santa Barbara after she was diagnosed with cancer, a WME spokesperson confirmed to Deadline. “Equally gifte...
Deadline reports: Barbara Ling Dead: ‘Michael’ & ‘Once Upon a... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
After a miserable week at the company, Microsoft's communications lead makes time to address the least legitimate criticism of its CEO
Why it matters: Microsoft Responds To Racist Conspiracy Theories About Layoffs:... may set a new standard for the genre.
The 38-year-old age singer sold out two nights of her most expansive tour in over a decade, bringing her aughts hits and new pop offerings to a captivated crowd at Inglewood’s Kia Forum.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
Commentary: Netflix's Worst Neighbor Ever is the latest true crime installment from Blumhouse, exploring riveting, heartbreaking real-life horror stories that hit close to home.
Why it matters: Netflix's Riveting True Crime Series Explores the Horrors... reshapes the tech landscape.
The molecular machinery that normally builds proteins inside cells has now taken on a new role as a "switch." A research team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has developed a new 'RNA-based smart gene circuit' platform that can simultaneously read multi...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
What happens when weather forecasts do not match reality? How does the public emotionally respond when a disaster unfolds differently from what they expected? A research team led by Professor Jonghun Kam and Kiru Kim from the Department of Environmental Engineering at POSTECH ...
Why it matters: The gap between forecasts and reality can change... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Mystery horror feature “Bisikan Desa Gringsing: Whispers of Fatimah” has released its first-look video and locked in a September Indonesian theatrical opening, producers Mandela Pictures and Oceanus Media Global (OMG Studios) have revealed. The story centers on Hesti, a young ...
Variety reports: Indonesian Virtual-Production Horror Feature ‘Whispers of Fatimah’ Sets... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield had been seeking documents from Paramount related to its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Rayfield also asked a state circuit court judge to delay the closing of the deal by 60 days so that his office could review the documents. But acco...
Why it matters: Oregon’s Attorney General withdraws effort to delay Paramount... is one to watch for the industry.
Rancid vibes only.
Why it matters: I've found my perfect summer game: A stomach-churning... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Live from Las Vegas on Saturday (July 11), you can watch the entire MMA event, including McGregor's return, online for free.
The big picture: How to Watch UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
"These labels will provide an immediately understandable and easily scalable approach to transparency," RIAA and other companies say of initiative
The big picture: Record Industry Proposes Adding Labels to AI-Generated Music — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Juliette Binoche was honored with the Crystal Globe Award at the closing ceremony, while Jeffrey Wright received the President's Award as the star-studded Czech fest's double anniversary edition wrapped.
Why it matters: Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit... is generating industry buzz.
The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival came to an end tonight after its starriest event for quite some time, doling out the famous Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema to the likes of Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche, and cinematograph...
Deadline reports: Karlovy Vary Reveals Award Winners: Aung Phyoe’s ‘Fruit... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The latest scandal between EA and student athletics stems from previously free progression features in the Road to Glory and Dynasty modes being paywalled
Bottom line from Kotaku: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Flower-rich road verges may attract hungry bumblebees, but at the same time, they can be dangerous for the buzzing insects—if traffic is too heavy. The new research from Lund University in Sweden examined the role roadsides play for bumblebees. The results show that road verge...
Phys.org reports: Heavy traffic can turn flower-rich verges into bumblebee... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Across a narrow watershed in Asakura, a rural city in Fukuoka Prefecture, centuries-old stone channels still guide water through fields and into the river below. Today, those same systems are the focus of researchers at Kyushu University's Watershed Systems Engineering Laborat...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The two teams will face off in the quarterfinals, with England favored to win the match behind captain Harry Kane
The big picture: Where to Watch Norway vs. England in the... — is making waves across platforms.
After five years, the controversial Irish MMA star makes his UFC return in a welterweight bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The jscrambler npm package was compromised, and simply installing its 8.14.0 release runs an infostealer on your machine. Published on July 11, 2026, the malicious version carries a preinstall hook that drops and executes a native binary, one build each for Windows, macOS, and...
The Hacker News reports: Compromised jscrambler 8.14.0 npm Release Drops Rust Infostealer... — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
No stranger to delivering a live performance for thousands of screaming fans, Dwayne Johnson is looking to add a Broadway show to his extensive resume. The Golden Globe nominee recently revealed that he’s “been working on my Broadway debut” for nearly three years, noting that ...
The big picture: Dwayne Johnson Tried To Revive ‘The Odd Couple’... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Apple lawsuit against Sam Altman's OpenAI explained, including trade secret theft, former employees, AI hardware, and supplier claims.
The big picture: 8 things to know about Apple’s lawsuit against... — could change how developers build software.
Kansas City has invested $700 million over the course of more than a decade to create the soccer and sport infrastructure that is now in public view.
Fortune reports: The ‘Soccer Capital of America’ is now gunning... — this signals changing business strategies.
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of sustained cyber espionage activity against several Pakistani law enforcement organizations undertaken by suspected China- and India-aligned threat actors between February 2024 and April 2026. "At Balochistan Police, the comp...
The big picture: Hackers Weaponize Balochistan Police Portal in Multi-Group Espionage... — is a wake-up call for digital security.
The company also said a newer update is rolling out that should prevent the issue.
The big picture: Philips offers free replacements after update bricked smart... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol Ultra produced a proof of the Cycle Double Cover Conjecture in under an hour, using 64 subagents working in parallel. The conjecture had remained unsolved for 50 years. Mathematician Thomas Bloom calls the proof surprisingly elementary but criticizes the l...
Why it matters: OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol Ultra reportedly solves a 50-year-old... marks a new chapter in AI development.
The glasses are targeted at people who might be constantly in meetings, giving presentations, and traveling to countries where different languages are spoken.
TechCrunch reports: Smart glasses without a camera? Even Realities bets... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Nearly 20 years after her death, an upcoming movie about Anna Nicole Smith’s doctor is making waves with her family. Larry Birkhead, the father of the late pop culture icon’s daughter Dannielynn, stressed that they “absolutely object” to Trust Me, I’m a Doctor, which premieres...
Why it matters: Larry Birkhead “Not Involved” With Anna Nicole Smith... is generating industry buzz.
Ivan Miranda has released the design files for the Mirandetta, a 3D-printed electric scooter that breaks down to fit inside a suitcase.
Why it matters: This 3D-printed electric motorbike folds into your luggage... signals a shift in how we use technology.
"These results suggest that many businesses are still adjusting their prices, more than a year after tariffs were first introduced."
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
The White Stripes frontman offered up some of his thoughts on Catholicism and Christianity. Jack White Pushes Back on Religious Criticism Amid Satanic Band Support Controversy Travis Bland
The big picture: Jack White Pushes Back on Religious Criticism Amid... — could define this era of music.
Johnson says he's been trying for at least two years to get a Broadway revival of <i>The Odd Couple</i> with Hart off the ground.
AV Club reports: Dwayne Johnson sounds genuinely bummed Kevin Hart is... — this captures the public's attention.
A Cambridge study found that Boko Haram uses AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to plan attacks, build explosives, and maintain weapons. ISIS operatives have been training the group's commanders on how to bypass safety filters since 2023. Given that the study found s...
The big picture: Terrorist groups are using every major AI chatbot... — marks a new chapter in AI development.
Fast identification of bacteria is important in health care, food safety, environmental monitoring and infection control. One of the most common first steps is gram classification, which separates bacteria into gram-positive and gram-negative groups. This information can help ...
Why it matters: A robot that reads bacteria by touch, without... advances our understanding of the world.
Soulframe, the fantasy action-RPG from Warframe creators Digital Extremes, is getting wolf mounts, a Warsongs quest, and a new Vadagar progression path or "Pact" that transforms your "Envoy" character into the lovechild of Soulcalibur's Ivy and Tim Curry's Hexxus from Fern Gul...
Why it matters: Fantasy action-RPG Soulframe is open to all players... may set a new standard for the genre.
Disney's live-action reimagining of its 2016 animated feature faces a stormy path and comes less than two years after the massive launch for 'Moana 2.'
Why it matters: ‘Moana’ Failing to Make Box Office Splash With... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Norway vs. England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.
Mashable reports: How to watch Norway vs. England online for... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The world's largest whale graveyard has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean by Chinese scientists, who found that the vast expanse of both new and ancient carcasses supports huge communities of deep-sea life.
Why it matters: World's largest whale graveyard discovered by Chinese sub could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Thousands of games are currently available on Nintendo Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there. Since our reader base is Engli...
Nintendo Everything reports: List of all Nintendo Switch demos — this is generating hype in the community.
Jay-Z put on a masterclass show, with appearances from Beyoncé, Blue Ivy and Nas, for day-one fans at the first of three nights at Yankee Stadium.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
Phia, co-founded by Bill Gates's daughter Phoebe Gates, was accused of cookie stuffing after its extension allegedly replaced affiliate links
The big picture: Phoebe Gatess Phia helped shoppers find deals —... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
The goal for CFB 28 is "greater transparency and communication."
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
Chip stocks had a wild but strong week. Meta led our portfolio higher.
CNBC reports: The volatile AI trade marched higher, but oil... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
To be fair, you probably could use this thing to make a pretty funny mash-up costume with <i>The Bear</i>.
Bottom line from AV Club: this is generating buzz across social media.
Nvidia decided to hide the hotspot temperature on its RTX 50 series, but internal diagnostic tools, such as Nvidia's own "MODS," can still read it. The resulting data reveals how some GPUs can overheat and throttle easily, which could be why the sensor was kept hidden in the f...
Tom's Hardware reports: Hotspot temperature sensor on Nvidia's Blackwell gaming GPUs... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Jayden Adams, who recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has died. He was 25. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder’s body was found on Saturday morning in a house in the Schotschekloof suburb of central Cape Town, where police have begun an investigation int...
Why it matters: Jayden Adams Dead: South African Soccer Pro Who... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.
Bottom line from BBC World: this has global implications.
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id Software has posted a brief statement on social media, thanking players and well-wishers "for the support" and insisting that despite the recent job cuts, "we still have the crew we need to build the games." Read more
Why it matters: id Software insists in new statement that it... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Obsidian is reportedly still working on Avowed 2 as it spins up a new Fallout
Bottom line from Kotaku: this signals what players want next.
A research team led by Professor Chaogu Zheng from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration with scientists from Princeton University and Columbia University, has discovered how sensory-motor circuits—nerve circuits that turn sen...
The big picture: Tiny worms reveal backup circuits that keep survival... — advances our understanding of the world.
Alice Halsey stars as the Laura Ingalls in the streamer’s adaptation of the beloved novels.
Why it matters: Meet the 11-Year-Old Actress Leading Netflix’s New Take... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Each time we buy a phone, we have to decide which storage tier to go for, and that requires a judgment call – not just about how much storage we need today, but how much we are likely to need for however long we end up keeping the phone. There are times when we’ll get this wr...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
$2 billion over 10 years can't save you from Xbox.
Why it matters: The Elder Scrolls Online's developer deserved better than... could shake up the gaming landscape.
A new dog collar with GPS tracking enabled by SpaceX's Starlink direct-to-mobile network promises connectivity from almost anywhere.
The big picture: Your lost dog can now call home with... — advances our understanding of the world.
Early access isn't the only thing that Palworld's is leaving behind in its 1.0 release, as several Pokémon-esque designs have been changed in the new update
Why it matters: Palworld’s Massively Popular 1.0 Update Has Altered Several... is generating hype in the community.
SATURDAY AM: Disney’s live-action Moana wound up with a better than expected Friday/previews of $18M and an A- CinemaScore, underscoring the sheer divide between audience and critics on this Dwayne Johnson movie. Also, Moana earned an overall A with women, and an A+ with the u...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
The role will be replaced by an executive in charge of both research and safety teams.
The big picture: OpenAI's head of safety is reportedly leaving as... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is off to a "strong start", selling two million copies on launch day. Read more
The big picture: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced opens to 2... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Shielding astronauts from the deadly radiation they face is a central challenge for any designer of a deep-space crewed mission. Even relatively low levels of exposure over long periods can lead to everything from central nervous system damage to cancer. But current solutions,...
The big picture: Could permanent magnets protect astronauts from solar storms? — advances our understanding of the world.
Gamers looking to build a budget-friendly AM5 PC can pick up a Ryzen 5 9600X, a Gigabyte B650M motherboard, and a Corsair DDR5 memory bundle, with a free 240mm liquid cooler included.
Tom's Hardware reports: Newegg packs Ryzen 5 9600X and 16GB DDR5... — this could change how developers build software.
The man who sang the Morrissey tune was arrested and charged, according to reports. Serial Provocateur Sings Morrissey at Local Government Meeting While “Bongholeo” Opens With Lizzo Tune: Stream Travis Bland
Why it matters: Serial Provocateur Sings Morrissey at Local Government Meeting... taps into a cultural moment.
On Episode 218 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss NASA's new moonbase plans with planetary scientist Dr. Pascal Lee.
The big picture: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 218 —... — advances our understanding of the world.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the reality star reflects on MomTok's future after months of off-camera drama: "I see no reason why we can't survive past this."
The big picture: ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Miranda Hope... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
"We love football and the way it celebrates and unites people, like music," the duo told NME, before Aurora's Norway and Tom Rowlands' England face off tonight The post TOMORA on soundtracking World Cup TV coverage ahead appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: TOMORA on soundtracking World Cup TV coverage ahead shows where the music business is headed.
In a recent interview, Nolan praised young guns like Kane Parsons and Curry Barker for their embrace of narrative ambiguity and practical filmmaking.
Bottom line from AV Club: this taps into what audiences want right now.
'I think there's probably a whole lot of financial analysis that went behind this decision'
Why it matters: Former PlayStation Boss Says Sony Getting Rid Of... signals what players want next.
Xbox has lost a legal battle in Brazil after a gamer "sued their asses and won" for suspending their account, along with all of their digital games, after it was hacked. Read more
Why it matters: "I sued their asses and won!" Gamer wins... signals what players want next.
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
BBC World reports: Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest... — this affects international relations.
By analyzing data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, Dutch astronomers have investigated a young, oxygen-rich supernova remnant known as G292.0+1.8. Results of the new study, published June 29 on the arXiv preprint server, yield important insights into the expansion of thi...
The big picture: X-ray tracking reveals uneven expansion in young supernova... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
ETF Action's Mike Akins is encouraging investors to boost exposure to groups that underperformed compared with major artificial intelligence stocks.
CNBC reports: These underperforming trades could yield big returns over... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
In his first interview since leaving Guns N' Roses, drummer Frank Ferrer looks back at his 19-year run with the band
Why it matters: He Was Replaced in Guns N’ Roses. He... taps into a cultural moment.
If you're a music maker of a certain age, then you probably once dabbled with a pirated copy of a little app called Fruity Loops. These days it's called FL Studio, and Constantin Koehncke, is the man responsible for shepherding the pioneering digital audio workstation (DAW) th...
Why it matters: FL Studio head Constantin Koehncke turns to Reddit... reshapes the tech landscape.
If you’re the type of person who could always use a little extra positive affirmation, or you have a weakness for weird gadgets, the Talking Flower might be of interest. I’m only kind of serious. The toy is based on a character from Super Mario Bros. Wonder that guides Mario t...
The big picture: Nintendo’s Talking Flower got a small price cut — is one to watch for the industry.
Superheroes and franchises haven't always ruled the multiplex…
Space.com reports: Sci-fi action movies were better in the '90s.... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Alicia Keys, Blue Ivy, Memphis Bleek, and more join rapper in the Bronx to celebrate 30th anniversary of his 1996 album
Why it matters: Jay-Z Performs ‘Reasonable Doubt’ at Yankee Stadium with... shows where the music business is headed.
A Brazilian gamer who lost his Microsoft account and all his digital games has won a court order requiring the company to return them.
The big picture: Microsoft loses Brazilian court case after telling hacked... — is one to watch for the industry.
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
Why it matters: South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged... has global implications.
UPDATE, Saturday July 11: British police have released the 26-year-old man arrested Friday in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, the former Member of Parliament and frequent participant in British reality TV programs and news shows. The man is no longer part of the i...
Why it matters: Arrested Man Released Without Charges In Death Of... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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