In addition to the internet’s latest obsession, Disney has released several new cups and tumblers online while discounting others
The big picture: Disney’s New ‘Haunted Mansion’ Starbucks Tumbler Is the... — is making waves across platforms.
Mac McAnally also talks about the future of Shrimp Boat Sound Studio in Florida.
Billboard reports: Posthumous Jimmy Buffett Album to Include Songs ‘That... — this could define this era of music.
Kovert Creative has hired 15-years comms vet Mallory Morehead Pritzl. The former Sony Pictures Television Director of Corporate Communications will be working on Covert’s Entertainment PR Team in LA and will oversee communications for programming-focused clients including Jimm...
Deadline reports: Sony Pictures TV’s Mallory Morehead Pritzl Joins Kovert... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown has weighed in with his thoughts on the situation at Xbox currently, and one of the things he commented on was Xbox Game Pass. He said in an interview that Xbox Game Pass, simply put, was not able to attract enough subscribers to ma...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.
John Kirby, an actor and acting coach, died Wednesday, three years after being diagnosed with ALS. He was 75. The news was confirmed on Instagram by Nathan Nesbitt, Kirby’s acting studio manager and assistant of 22 years. “I am here to officially, with a broken heart, announce...
The big picture: John Kirby, Celebrity Acting Coach, Dies at 75 — could reshape the box office conversation.
With AI content and training models developing at a rapid pace, artists and streaming services are pushing back against the technology
Rolling Stone reports: Have Artists Reached Their Breaking Point With AI? — this shows where the music business is headed.
It started with a text: “He said, ‘It’s time,’ so that’s all I needed to hear,” says Adam Blackstone, Jay-Z’s bassist and longtime collaborator. He’s discussing the first word he received about the string of shows the legendary rapper would be staging throughout the year, star...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The latest estimates reveal that the majority of greenhouse gas emissions from large-scale events such as the FIFA World Cup stem from spectators traveling to host cities.
Wired reports: Fans Flocked to World Cup Host Cities—Causing 80... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The FDA's investigation into the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak is causing confusion as companies and consumers alike navigate new updates.
Why it matters: The FDA made a big reversal in its... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Video games are getting more expensive. The PS5 and the Xbox Series X|S have seen significant price hikes, the Switch 2 is due for a $50 price increase in September, and seemingly overnight, $70 has become the normal asking price for most new releases.But for many, the gaming ...
GameSpot reports: Rising Costs Have Forced These Gamers To Make... — this is generating hype in the community.
With nearly 1,000 active fires and an area as large as Belgium already burned, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country is facing one of the "most intense" wildfire seasons in its history.
The big picture: Canada faces one of its most intense fire... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A summer beach day in Oregon often involves a cool, gray blanket of fog that not only shapes the experience of beachgoers but also affects the coastal and inland environment. Now, commercially available surfing webcams are helping scientists measure Oregon's coastal fog, accor...
The big picture: Surfing webcams help demystify Oregon's coastal fog — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Scientists at Murdoch University have read the full genetic code of bacteria from the salt lakes of Wadjemup (Rottnest Island), giving them their clearest picture yet of how these tiny organisms could be used to make biodegradable plastic. Their research is published in the jo...
Why it matters: Move over quokkas—Rottnest's salt lake bacteria could be... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Featuring a cast of participants expressing gender in a wide variety of ways, this film from director-star Rosa Friedrich premiered at Karlovy Vary.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘My Friend the Porn Star’ Review: German Documentary... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Game director Mark Roberts said skipping it would be a "very, very bad way to go."
The big picture: Path of Exile devs want it to be... — signals what players want next.
Token amplification creates a paradox in the AI economy, as more capable models beget more complicated tasks.
Tom's Hardware reports: The enduring paradox of the AI economy —... — this is one to watch for the industry.
WhatsApp is now rolling out its Liquid Glass redesign to the Mac app, bringing it closer to the iPhone and iPad versions. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: WhatsApp rolling out Liquid Glass revamp to its... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Talk of banning Chinese-made open-weight LLMs reveals the challenge of turning AI into a business.
The big picture: OpenAI is scared of open-weight models. Should the... — is one to watch for the industry.
Meet the passionate film buffs forgoing sleep and sanity to watch Christopher Nolan’s latest in IMAX 70mm
Rolling Stone reports: Who Goes to See ‘The Odyssey’ at 3... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The top 100 shows and movies on the streamer accounted for more than 20 percent of views from January to June despite being less than 1 percent of available titles.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
“You have to shoot really fast, and the faster you go, the more you compromise quality” The post Harry Potter HBO filming has been “brutal”, says cinematographer appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The Beastie Boys member will take his debut solo era from California to Belgium. Mike D Expands 2026 Tour, Shares New Song “Crypto”: Stream Alex Krinsky
Why it matters: Mike D Expands 2026 Tour, Shares New Song... could define this era of music.
Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link may not be coming out, but its leaked cinematic may hint at stories yet to come
The big picture: The Canceled Kingdom Hearts Spin-Off May Have Given... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The greatest athletic event on Earth served as a reminder of what the United States can be, despite Donald Trump
Why it matters: America Got the World Cup It Deserves —... is making waves across platforms.
Another season of Disney’s television series adaptation of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians has come and gone, but Season 3 is close at hand. The series received a very early Season 3 renewal in March 2025, and some very key players have been cast for the third i...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The alt-rock drummer nailed the song on his first take, following his instincts and meticulous charting. Spin Doctors’ Aaron Comess Nails Avenged Sevenfold’s “Afterlife” As He Hears It for First Time: Watch Langdon Hickman
Why it matters: Spin Doctors’ Aaron Comess Nails Avenged Sevenfold’s “Afterlife”... taps into a cultural moment.
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
The big picture: 2 things capping Monday's market — plus, Alphabet's... — reflects a broader economic trend.
A California judge granted a temporary restraining order as part of the lawsuit brought by state attorneys general due to antitrust concerns.
The big picture: Paramount and Warner Bros. merger hit with temporary... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
The 2026 World Cup has been a real moneymaker for FIFA. Revenue from TV broadcasting rights, ticket sales and other commercial sources is projected to amount to nearly $11 billion, which would make it the most financially successful event in the international soccer governing ...
The big picture: Now that the World Cup is over, can... — advances our understanding of the world.
Arvind Raman, the director of National Institute of Standards and Technology, will serve as acting director of CAISI, according to a spokesperson
The big picture: Trump administration's head of AI safety agency resigns... — signals changing business strategies.
The end of the Ford F-150 Lightning was also the start of a new era for the automaker. After failing to capture the market with the electric version of its popular F-Series truck, Ford is going back to the drawing board with its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform. The first o...
The Verge reports: Ford’s $30,000 electric truck: all the news about... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The trial is expected to determine whether Clancy was legally responsible for her actions after allegedly suffering postpartum psychosis
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
Vanilla Ice will appear alongside Milli Vanilli, Hatebreed, SNL's Sarah Sherman, and a bunch of wacky contests and activities Vanilla Ice Joins Gathering of the Juggalos After Trump Freedom 250 Event Gets Washed Out Alex Young
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Christine and Elmore Wonsley honor their son at a funeral officiated by Rev. Al Sharpton in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, as investigations into his death continue
The big picture: ‘Never Stop Saying His Name’: Nolan Wells’ Grieving... — could define this era of music.
Though we likely won’t see it until next year, I’m predicting the pickle emoji will knock the eggplant emoji off its pedestal.
CNET reports: The Pickle Is In, the Squint Is Out:... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
A temporary restraining order was granted, setting up a battle over a more concrete injunction as the states pursue their antitrust case
Rolling Stone reports: Judge Halts Paramount, Warner Bros. Merger After States... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Genetic prediction models are poised to revolutionize medicine. But because they have been trained on European DNA, they threaten to widen health care disparities.
Why it matters: The Best Genetic Risk Tools Don’t Work Equally... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Job pressures have increased as companies run headlong into AI adoption, causing 26% of top security executives to consider leaving their position.
Why it matters: CISOs Feel the Heat Over AI Risk exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, and thus of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Why it matters: Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Oil prices have surged around 20% this month as fighting between the U.S. and Iran has sharply escalated.
Why it matters: Oil prices rise after Trump says Iran will... may shift market dynamics.
With Christopher Nolan‘s latest dominating the box office, cinema lovers aren’t just excited to learn what the director has planned next. They’re also excited about the second epic we have this year, another massive movie helmed by a filmmaker whose name evokes big ticket sale...
Why it matters: The Odyssey Is a Secret Prequel to Dune taps into what audiences want right now.
With their ability to use tools, remember faces and even learn how to communicate with humans through sign language, nonhuman primates are considered to be among the smartest creatures on Earth. However, some concepts—geometry, for instance—have traditionally been thought of a...
The big picture: Children and monkeys share common understanding of geometry — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
June 6: Headup, along with Good Squad, have announced Skatesterre for Nintendo Switch 2. Expect it on the console this summer. Skatesterre is a a fast-paced arcade skating game. Players will be able to “explore diverse levels designed for experimentation and mastery, backed by...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.
Gender pay gaps in academia are well documented. The harder question is why they persist. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences tested several leading answers to that question.
The big picture: What explains gender pay gaps in academia? — opens new research frontiers.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, wastewater testing became a virus warning system. Now, scientists are using the approach to understand how communities eat.
NY Times Science reports: The Sewer Knows What You Ate — this advances our understanding of the world.
In a world where trust in institutions is generally declining, trust in science remains relatively high. Yet belief in scientific conspiracy theories, such as hushed-up effects of vaccines or airplane "chemtrails," is also widespread.
Why it matters: Why do some people who trust in science... advances our understanding of the world.
New analysis shows that a "pause" in Arctic winter sea ice decline seen in the early 2020s has ended following record lows in 2025 and early 2026. The study, led by the University of Southampton in collaboration with the National Oceanography Center (NOC), adds the most recent...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
EXCLUSIVE: Liza Colón-Zayas, who is coming off her Emmy-winning gig on FX’s The Bear, has joined the cast of David Shore’s upcoming Hulu drama series Conviction. She joins the previously announced Elisabeth Moss, who leads the series and executive produces, as well as Jimmi S...
The big picture: Liza Colon-Zayas Joins Hulu’s David Shore Legal Drama... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Of the film's $263.7 million worldwide gross in its opening weekend, $51.8 million came from IMAX, and $6.1 million specifically came from IMAX 70mm.
The big picture: ‘The Odyssey’ Box Office Shows Audiences Love IMAX... — is generating industry buzz.
Variety’s Interview Studio will return to San Diego on July 24-25 in partnership with Google TV featuring a lineup of in-depth interviews and conversations with leading talent and creators. “This event has become a defining fixture of the entertainment industry, uniting the c...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
Traveling with your Apple setup usually means bringing a bunch of cables and wall adaptors. The RORRY Flow power bank aims to fix that by putting everything you need into a single compact battery. It has a built-in wall plug, an integrated USB-C cable, and a magnetic charger f...
The big picture: MagSafe Monday: The RORRY Flow power bank is... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Netflix has teamed up with a company called SignUp Media to offer ASL interpretations on a bunch of kids shows and movies.
The big picture: Netflix brings ASL interpretations to dozens of shows... — reshapes the tech landscape.
The performer will play a reporter in ‘Myron Bolitar,’ a new series based on Harlan Coben’s books about an NBA star-turned-sports agent.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Chloe Fineman Finds Her First Post-‘Saturday Night Live’... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Sen. Darline Graham enters an increasingly crowded Republican field to fill the seat of her late brother Lindsey Graham, who died earlier this month.
The big picture: Sen. Darline Graham running for full term to... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
"I want to make music kids enjoy but also music that adults can connect with too," says Beyoncé's onetime bassist.
Billboard reports: Divinity Roxx: From Secret Bass Player to World... — this taps into a cultural moment.
The idea was ultimately dropped, for good reasons.
The big picture: 15 years before Dishonored, Thief devs considered letting... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is the target of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court related to the war on Gaza.
The big picture: Trump says Netanyahu won't be arrested in New... — may shift market dynamics.
With the start of the Android 17 QPR2 Beta today, Google confirmed that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will reach End of Life before that December release.
Why it matters: Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will not get... could change how developers build software.
Hugging Face experienced one of the first document autonomous AI cyber attacks. It said American models were not up to the task of defending it, while GLM 5.2 from China's Z.ai saved the day.
Why it matters: Hugging Face says it resorted to a Chinese... reflects a broader economic trend.
EXCLUSIVE: Matthias Schweighöfer, the German actor known for the likes of Oppenheimer and Netflix’s Army of Thieves, is set for a role in New Line horror prequel The Conjuring: First Communion. No word on the role to be played by Schweighöfer. Most recently, we learned that Ga...
The big picture: ‘Army Of Thieves’ Matthias Schweighöfer Latest To Join... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze are surfing back to the big screen in celebration of “Point Break’s” 35th anniversary. A new 4k restoration will be released by Resurgence Media Group, Saga Arts and Fathom Entertainment. The film will hit theaters on Aug. 16 and 19. Surfer Matt...
The big picture: Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze Surf Back into... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
Why it matters: John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation... may shift market dynamics.
iOS 27 beta 4 arrived today, and per Macworld it includes code references to what’s likely a new iPhone Ultra feature: dual batteries.
9to5Mac reports: iOS 27 beta 4 mentions new iPhone model... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Images of the Pixel 11 lineup have already surfaced, but those uncovered images didn’t come with loads of confidence. New pictures, though, come straight from Google. Well, Google Fi.
Why it matters: The Pixel 11 Pro showed up on one... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Fandom's legal team claims some similarities are to be 'expected' when writing about GTA Online updates
The big picture: GTA Wiki Accuses Fandom Of Ripping Off Its... — is generating hype in the community.
Postdoctoral researcher Renato Borras-Chavez's area of study—pinnipeds in the Southern Ocean—often takes him far from the University of Rhode Island campus. Now, the researcher in Sarah Kienle's CEAL Lab is sharing more about declining populations of certain seals and will pre...
Why it matters: Researchers complete new assessments of vulnerable Southern Ocean... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A research team from Okayama University of Science, Tokyo City University, the Natural History Museum, Kishiwada City (Osaka Prefecture), and other institutions has identified four previously unrecognized fossil bones from a rock containing mosasaur remains collected about 30 ...
Why it matters: Japan's first mosasaur premaxilla fossil hints at a... opens new research frontiers.
The country singer now joins Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey as one of only three women to have a song spend 14 weeks at Number One
Rolling Stone reports: Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Just Tied ‘I Will... — this shows where the music business is headed.
The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.
BBC Business reports: Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Last week’s No. 1 debut, Yoshihiro Togashi's HUNTER×HUNTER Vol. 39, follows at No. 2 by a slim margin.
Billboard reports: Eiichiro Oda’s ‘ONE PIECE’ Vol. 115 Rises to... — this could define this era of music.
The shows come ahead of the release of his debut solo album, ‘Thank You’ The post Beastie Boys’ Mike D adds more UK dates to 2026 solo tour – including headlining Mutations alongside Fat Dog appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
From Manolo Escobar's classic "Y Viva España" to Aitana's "Superestrella," check out the celebratory playlist below.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
JetBlue Airways won takeoff and landing slots for up to 12 round-trip flights at LaGuardia Airport.
Why it matters: JetBlue wins Spirit slots at LaGuardia Airport, eyes... could affect investors and consumers alike.
"The TFF Trap" uses fileless techniques and loaders with low detection rates to deploy various RATs and stealers, including Agent Tesla, Remcos, XWorm, and Best Private Logger.
Dark Reading reports: Attackers Combo Up Evasion Tactics for BEC Phishing — this highlights growing cyber threats.
At $449 at Amazon, this is the second-best price we've seen. The AirPods Max 2 Are $100 Off Right Now Eddie Fu
Why it matters: The AirPods Max 2 Are $100 Off Right... shows where the music business is headed.
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered nearly 7,600 malicious GitHub repositories, out of which more than 800 pose as artificial intelligence (AI) skills or Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to deliver a malware family known as SmartLoader as part of an ongoing campaign ...
The Hacker News reports: FakeGit Campaign Uses 7,600 GitHub Repositories to Spread... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult.
The big picture: Burnham promises help with your money. How could... — signals changing business strategies.
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
BBC Business reports: Burnham has big ideas - but what will... — this hints at where the money is moving.
People pronounce the word "Appalachia" differently, and much of that contrast depends on where they live. But no matter how you say it, a Virginia Tech project shows that no one way trumps all. The differences are rooted in historical and community influences.
Why it matters: There's no right or wrong way to say... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Why do some brains survive long after death when most other soft tissue decays? That's the question a research team led by Alexandra Morton-Hayward at the University of Oxford set out to answer.
Why it matters: Why some human brains can outlast other soft... advances our understanding of the world.
The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in New Jersey.
BBC Science reports: Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The rule-breaking spectacle had Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira performing in front of billions. But did the showmanship just put more people off?
Hollywood Reporter reports: Was the World Cup Final Halftime Show “Too... — this is generating industry buzz.
The singer has been inviting stars, from Lola Young to Bad Gyal, to share their deepest secrets onstage before her song “La Perla”
The big picture: The Most Revealing Celebrity Confessionals From Rosalía’s ‘Lux’... — could define this era of music.
Taiwanese prosecutors indicted a former TSMC deputy manager on Monday for allegedly copying 21 confidential documents.
The big picture: Taiwan indicts ex-TSMC manager for allegedly stealing chip... — is one to watch for the industry.
The rumored residency has been reported by radio host Eddie Trunk and newspaper The Sun. RUSH Rumored to Play Las Vegas Sphere Residency in 2027 Langdon Hickman
Consequence of Sound reports: RUSH Rumored to Play Las Vegas Sphere Residency... — this shows where the music business is headed.
For comedian Jeff Arcuri, 2025 brought an uncommon level of emotional upheaval, presenting stunning turns, high highs, and very low lows. By year’s end, Arcuri would record his first-ever comedy special, joining a prestigious shortlist of comics who have secured a Netflix deal...
Deadline reports: How Wife Katie Thurston’s Cancer Battle Changed Jeff... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The year’s biggest hit single, Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” has racked up its 14th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — and has tied a record held by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Langley’s song, which first topped the Hot 100 chart in February, ties Mariah Carey’s...
Why it matters: Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Ties Whitney Houston and... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Google is developing "Frozen v2," a server chip that bakes the Gemini architecture directly into hardware. According to internal sources, it could be 6 to 10 times more efficient than current TPUs. Scheduled for 2028, the chip would drastically cut Google's AI inference costs ...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
The songs benefited in the tracking week from buzz leading up to the World Cup’s close.
Why it matters: Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Rules Global... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Adobe's Project Indigo app will have new features like removing distractions and offering immediate photo feedback.
Why it matters: Adobe crams multiple AI tools into its experimental... is one to watch for the industry.
Longtime Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain believes rockers should keep their politics off-stage — but in interviews, he continues to be proud to trumpet his conservative beliefs. He used a podcast interview to blast a fellow 76-year-old, Bruce Springsteen, as an “annoying, bi...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Apple released iOS 27 beta 4 today, giving developers the next preview update since iOS 27 debuted at WWDC. Developers can download the new beta now. iOS 27 is a major iPhone update centered around Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, Liquid Glass refinements, and a long list of quali...
The big picture: Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 4 — is one to watch for the industry.
Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.
The big picture: 'If only people knew what a tick could... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Microbial communities are considered particularly diverse—in soil, water and the human body. A common assumption in ecology is that the greater the diversity of available nutrients, the more species can coexist. A research team at the University of Tübingen has now shown that ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
From game highlights to cold cases to political pontificating, podcasts provide the stage for public conversations in 2026. But are we learning anything from all that chatter? When it comes to investing and playing the markets, the answer seems to be yes. New research from the...
The big picture: Investing podcasts are super popular. But do they... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
EXCLUSIVE: Red Sage Studios, the YA-focused company founded by former Amazon MGM Studios International head James Farrell, and Sun Distribution (Telefilms Group) have added an adaptation of the Gordon Korman novel Son of the Mob to their slate. Son of the Mob is a romantic com...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
“Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” takes place in a comic book shop, so it’s only natural that the new HBO Max series would get its own, actual comic book. As “The Big Bang Theory” spinoff hits San Diego Comic-Con this week, the comic book — featuring cover art by DC Comics p...
Why it matters: ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Limited Edition... reflects evolving audience tastes.
NASA's Viking 1 mission blazed a crucial trail with its Mars landing on July 20, 1976. Now, half a century later, that trail leads up into the Red Planet's skies.
Why it matters: 50 years after Viking 1's historic Mars landing,... advances our understanding of the world.
The lawsuit from the states alleges that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.
TechCrunch reports: Judge pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. merger — this could change how developers build software.
"Claire, with all due respect, what the hell did I just play?" It's the Spring of 2024, and one of my best friends, Kasey, has been sucked into the wonderful world of Fallout. But unlike most fans, Kasey got into the franchise via Amazon's incredibly well-produced Fallout t...
Why it matters: It’s A Bad Time To Be A New... may set a new standard for the genre.
During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Rucker noted he has definite ideas for what a final concert would look like.
Billboard reports: Darius Rucker Says He’s Considering Retiring From Touring... — this could define this era of music.
Your Monday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like WINCH IT OUT, LIMBO, Super Dark Deception, Undead Slayer: Offline Premium, Paign – RPG, Box Head: Roguelike Premium, and more. Be sure to dive into the now live Best...
9to5Google reports: Monday’s Android iOS app deals and freebies: LIMBO,... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
California and 11 other states have successfully stopped the deal from moving forward for 14 days
Kotaku reports: Paramount Warner Bros. Merger Temporarily Paused By Judge — this signals what players want next.
Modders have discovered a method to monitor every single memory module on Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series (codenamed Blackwell) graphics cards.
The big picture: New plugin unlocks granular VRAM temperature tracking on... — could change how developers build software.
A judge granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) while the states seek injunctive relief.
Why it matters: Judge Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger for 2... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Chloe Fineman has already found her first post-“SNL” gig, with a series regular role in the “Myron Bolitar” series currently in the works at Netflix. Fineman is one of three actors joining the show as a series regular, alongside both Jabari Banks (“Bel Air”) and Jamie McShane ...
Why it matters: Chloe Fineman Among Four Cast in ‘Myron Bolitar’... could reshape the box office conversation.
Starring Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton delivering lines at .25x speed, this neon-drowned endurance test is one of the most miserable theatrical viewing experiences in years.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
A malicious component dubbed HollowGraph uses the calendar feature in compromised Microsoft 365 mailboxes as a command-and-control channel to receive attacker commands and exfiltrate stolen data. [...]
The big picture: New HollowGraph malware uses Microsoft Graph for stealthy... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Apricorn's new 4TB Aegis Secure Key is the biggest-capacity hardware-encrypted flash drive on the market right now.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this is one to watch for the industry.
Scientists have successfully edited the genome of biting midges, opening the door to new research on how these insects transmit disease. Culicoides biting midges are small blood-feeding insects responsible for spreading important vector-borne viruses such as bluetongue virus (...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
People are naturally attracted to excitement. According to new Virginia Tech research, the same is true on social media, where feeds are overrun with international travel, skydiving and other experiences that may seem out of the ordinary.
The big picture: Research reveals how human bias shapes social media... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The U.S. may be reigniting efforts to push companies away from Chinese open-weight AI models such as Kimi and DeepSeek.
Why it matters: Trump administration reportedly reviving push to ban Chinese... reshapes the tech landscape.
“It’s OK, because I had several more!” The post Robbie Williams responds to claims cocaine fell from his face onto microphone during World Cup TV interview appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Robbie Williams responds to claims cocaine fell from... — this could define this era of music.
McGill researchers have found that dangerous crowd conditions leading to surges and stampedes may not emerge suddenly but instead develop gradually, as repeated physical contact and pushing accumulate and become synchronized among nearby individuals. Recognizing how these cond...
Phys.org reports: Study could help event organizers prevent crowd crushes... — this advances our understanding of the world.
“The broader theme of the movie is actually very much in line with many things that conservatives think," the right-wing influencer said in his review. "If you let Elliot Page kill that for you, I think you’re missing out on an incredible moviegoing experience."
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
A judge partially granted the request from a dozen state attorneys general to temporarily place the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery on hold, as reported by Variety and Reuters. US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín said that based on the new com...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
“I would like to see it so that every single CEO/founder/entrepreneur does what I did, which was to give equity to every single employee," Cuban said.
Fortune reports: Mark Cuban says he has the solution to... — this may shift market dynamics.
The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
BBC World reports: Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia — this affects international relations.
"District 9" director Neill Blomkamp has released "Nightborne," a 13-minute sci-fi horror short generated entirely with the Seedance 2.0 video model. Blomkamp directed frame by frame through text prompts and founded a new AI film studio, Barley Studios, to produce a full-lengt...
Why it matters: District 9 director Neill Blomkamp releases first short... could accelerate the AI arms race.
The Switch 2 RPGs are still a year away, but fans have been gossiping about what the new Pokémon games may entail
Kotaku reports: Over 300 New Pokémon And All Of The... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
EXCLUSIVE: Following the announcement that Chloe Fineman was leaving NBC’s Saturday Night Live last week, she has already set up her next role. Fineman will star opposite Jabari Banks in his first major show since the conclusion of Peacock’s Bel-Air, and Jamie McShane (Task, W...
Why it matters: Chloe Fineman Joins Netflix’s ‘Myron Bolitar’ Following ‘SNL’... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The FBI told CNBC that an individual set off "an incendiary device" outside 26 Federal Plaza, which contains a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office.
The big picture: Man with airsoft rifles caused fireworks explosion outside... — signals changing business strategies.
Mallory Morehead Pritzl has joined bi-coastal communications firm Kovert Creative on their entertainment PR team, Variety has learned. In her new role, Morehead Pritzl will oversee communications for programming-focused Kovert Creative clients like “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Amy Po...
Why it matters: Kovert Creative Hires Mallory Morehead Pritzl is generating industry buzz.
Based in L.A., Morehead Pritzl will oversee comms for programming-focused clients ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, Paper Kite Prods. and SmartLess Media while working with Bloomberg Media and Spotify.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
A malware operator left its delivery server wide open, and Rapid7 pulled down the whole toolkit: 1,048 files spanning lure templates, filename-spoofing tests, execution experiments, droppers, builder notes, and two campaign chains. One was already live against Windows users in...
Bottom line from The Hacker News: this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
The Warner Bros. Discovery mogul is the stalking horse bidder for a well-known summer camp in Westchester County, New York that had filed for bankruptcy.
Why it matters: David Zaslav’s Next Act: Summer Camp Owner signals where Hollywood is headed.
Activision has confirmed the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta dates, which begin on August 21. The company also revealed how you can get it, what's in the beta, and when to expect more details. Read on to learn more. Modern Warfare 4 beta dates Early acces...
Why it matters: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Dates,... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín of the Northern District of California said the order would remain in effect for 14 day. Judge Temporarily Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Amid Antitrust Lawsuit Alex Young
The big picture: Judge Temporarily Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Amid... — could define this era of music.
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Monday as Wall Street monitors the latest developments amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
CNBC reports: U.S. Treasury yields rise as Wall Street monitors... — this signals changing business strategies.
Apple has just debuted the RC version of iOS 26.6 and its companion updates, and the company’s official release notes confirm the inclusion of a feature meant to prepare your iPhone for iOS 27.
The big picture: iOS 26.6 includes key feature that prepares your... — is one to watch for the industry.
Sylvia Bugg, PBS’ Chief Programming Executive and General Manager for General Audience Programming, who had a long career in public broadcasting and at Discovery Communications, has died. She was 55. PBS CEO Paula Kerger said Bugg died “unexpectedly this weekend” but did not p...
Deadline reports: Sylvia Bugg Dies: PBS Programming Chief & Longtime... — this is generating industry buzz.
Known as "El Mayo", the co-founder the Sinaloa Cartel was also ordered to pay $15bn after he admitted to sending vast amounts of drugs to the US.
Bottom line from BBC World: this could reshape the global order.
Marine biologists have observed the Arctic bobtail squid in its natural habitat in the North Atlantic Ocean for the first time, including the rare discovery of a mature female with eggs. Dr Paige Maroni, from The University of Western Australia's School of Biological Sciences,...
The big picture: Rare sighting reveals Arctic bobtail squid and egg... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Tire particles and potentially toxic tire chemical additives have been found in dust collected from Brisbane residential balconies. University of Queensland researchers examined the balcony dust from homes across inner-city, suburban and near-road settings to see how traffic-r...
Why it matters: Microplastic tire pollution found in Brisbane balcony dust could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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