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Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover

The car giant says it expects fewer than 300 people will lose their jobs.

The big picture: Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land... — reflects a broader economic trend.

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Read This Before You Buy That TV Streaming Stick

Security experts have been sounding the alarm for years about the risks of using generic TV boxes that promise unlimited content streaming for a one-time fee, warning that they secretly rent the user's Internet connection out to strangers. But a groundbreaking new analysis fin...

Bottom line from Krebs on Security: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Rare lost Pokemon Nintendo DS game seemingly appears for sale on eBay

Even for Pokemon fans, Pokemon Fishing Contest DS is likely a title they’ve never heard of. Originally released in 2005, Pokemon Fishing Contest DS was a fishing mini-game distributed exclusively through DS Download Play. It could only be accessed at special events and Pokemon...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.

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ShinyHunters claims Brinks Home breach, threatens to leak stolen data

Residential security company Brinks Home has disclosed that hackers breached some of its systems and are threatening to leak allegedly stolen data. [...]

The big picture: ShinyHunters claims Brinks Home breach, threatens to leak... — exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Sally Field’s Emmy Nom Ends an 8-Year TV Movie Drought. Could Other Actresses Follow?

There’s a reason the veteran’s nomination for 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' marks the first time in nearly a decade that a film role has broken through the best actress in a limited series/TV movie category.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Sally Field’s Emmy Nom Ends an 8-Year TV... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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It sure looks like Pixel Buds Pro 3 aren’t happening anytime soon

Given that there was a two-year gap between the Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2, we’re due for “Pixel Buds Pro 3.” However, considering the latest leaks this week, that doesn’t seem likely with the upcoming Pixel 11 launch.

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Public research and development money can unlock private investment and lasting economic growth

Strategic public investment in research and development (R&D) can begin boosting economic activity immediately, according to a study led by the University of Southampton. The research shows it can also mobilize private R&D, supporting economic growth for years.

Why it matters: Public research and development money can unlock private... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Amazonian 'zombie' fungus harbors a hidden stage inside forest mosses, new study reveals

A team led by researchers at the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA), in Manaus, has found evidence that the "zombie-ant" fungus (genus Ophiocordyceps), known worldwide for controlling ant behavior and forcing infected ants to bite plants before dying, also lives ...

Phys.org reports: Amazonian 'zombie' fungus harbors a hidden stage inside... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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CoD: Black Ops 2 Port Is Plagued By A Hacker Resetting Accounts

The first two Call of Duty: Black Ops games recently launched on PS5 and PS4 as ports of the original games, and hackers haven't wasted any time ruining the nostalgia. Players are reporting that Black Ops 2 is currently not safe from a specific hacker or possibly group of hack...

GameSpot reports: CoD: Black Ops 2 Port Is Plagued By... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Artemis Pictures Promotes Four to Executive Roles (EXCLUSIVE)

Artemis Pictures, the production and finance company founded by “Dead Man’s Wire” and “Fairyland” producer Siena Oberman, has promoted Ashley TY Chao, Maddie Olejnik, Jayden Mann and Nicole Fahel to executive roles. Chao has been upped to head of storytelling and innovation, O...

Why it matters: Artemis Pictures Promotes Four to Executive Roles (EXCLUSIVE) is generating industry buzz.

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Friend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price

Do you remember Friend? The Friend that launched an AI pendant, spent $1.8 million of its $2.5 million to acquire friend.com, and plastered the NYC subway with ads promoting artificial companionship? Yeah well, if you didn't remember, Friend is back. And now, it's twice the pr...

The Verge reports: Friend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Europe to Boycott World Cup in FIFA Protest

European soccer body UEFA has voted to boycott FIFA events, including the World Cup, unless FIFA drops its controversial plan to sell off part of its commercial business to private investors.

Why it matters: Europe to Boycott World Cup in FIFA Protest signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Mike Darnell Strikes Overall Deal With Netflix, Will Provide “Strategic Creative Guidance” Over Streamer’s Entire Unscripted Slate

EXCLUSIVE: Mike Darnell is back. The reality television luminary has struck a major deal with Netflix as he enters his third act. Darnell has signed an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with the streamer. He will also provide “strategic creative guidance” across its entire un...

Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Marvel, ‘Star Wars’ and DC’s Biggest Fans Discuss Why Their Favorite Franchises Are Struggling: ‘I’m Still Waiting for “Blade”’

James Gunn, there’s a Johnny Depp impersonator who would like to have a word about DC. “I think the new ‘Supergirl’ sucks,” 39-year-old Oklahoma City native and devoted DC fan John (go figure) says from San Diego Comic-Con’s main floor. He looks exactly like “Pirates” era Depp...

Variety reports: Marvel, ‘Star Wars’ and DC’s Biggest Fans Discuss... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Dead By Daylight Is Giving Out Free Codes For Its Next Chapter

Dead by Daylight's next chapter, Chorus of Sin, is a "community-driven" event that kicks off at the end of August, but you can start playing it up to a month early by winning yourself an early-access code.  Starting July 30, Dead by Daylight content creators will stream the...

Why it matters: Dead By Daylight Is Giving Out Free Codes... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Shanghai Aishengna named as the maker of China's first domestic immersion DUV chipmaking tools — first viable domestic 7nm-capable scanner to be completed by 2038

Aishengna has been named by a single source who declined to be named, and its shareholders, SMEE, and Yuliangsheng didn’t respond to requests for comment.

The big picture: Shanghai Aishengna named as the maker of China's... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Biosphere reserves: Allies against deforestation in the Western Amazon

Biosphere reserves help curb deforestation in the Western Amazon and, taken together, have prevented the loss of more than 7,400 square kilometers (2,900 square miles) of forest over the last two decades compared with similar scenarios without this protection status. This is d...

Phys.org reports: Biosphere reserves: Allies against deforestation in the Western... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Physicists link the Riemann Hypothesis to phase transitions in quantum systems

A new study in Nature Communications has established a link between the Riemann Hypothesis and dynamical phase transitions in engineered quantum systems, demonstrating the effect on a quantum processor.

Phys.org reports: Physicists link the Riemann Hypothesis to phase transitions... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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‘The Odyssey’ Passes ‘Oppenheimer’s $330M U.S. Lifetime B.O. In 13 Days Before ‘Spider-Man’ Swings In – Box Office Update

THURSDAY UPDATE: As we told you, Universal’s The Odyssey passed Oppenheimer‘s $330M lifetime cume in 13 days with a Wednesday take $13.6M and running total of $334.2M. It took 7x Oscar winner Oppenheimer 595 days to final at $330M, and that was with Imax re-releases. Odyssey w...

Deadline reports: ‘The Odyssey’ Passes ‘Oppenheimer’s $330M U.S. Lifetime B.O.... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Bethesda’s New Logo Looks Like It Actually Belongs To A Video Game Company

This year marks several big video game anniversaries, from the 25th anniversary of Halo to the Super NES turning 35, and publisher Bethesda Softworks is celebrating 40 years in the industry with a brand-new logo. The company unveiled the new design today, which has a very cybe...

Why it matters: Bethesda’s New Logo Looks Like It Actually Belongs... signals what players want next.

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Amazon accidentally spent $1.8 million using Claude for menial coding task, went 860% over budget —'catastrophically expensive' coding blunders discovered in internal Amazon AI usage metrics

An internal presentation revealed that a failed AI deployment cost Amazon $1.8 million, while a couple of other projects resulted in hundreds of thousands of extra AI expense. What's worse is that the issue went undetected for several months.

Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this is one to watch for the industry.

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Thimbleweed Park 2 is "not really a sequel, not really a prequel," but it is in development and due out in 2028

Hark! I bring word of some good news for those of you with an appetite for adventure games with tasty pixel art. You may remember that Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert was working on a game that was described as "Classic Zelda meets Diablo meets Thimbleweed Park." That got ca...

Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this signals what players want next.

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Meet the Manager Who Helped Guide Laufey to Superstardom

Foundations partner Max Gredinger believed the jazz-pop singer-songwriter's potential was limitless from the start — and supported her transformative past year.

Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.

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Billboard’s 2026 40 Under 40 List Revealed

Backline co-founder/executive director Hilary Gleason leads Billboard’s annual celebration of the young executives leading the music industry’s next generation.

Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.

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Tesla made its 10 millionth EV

The milestone means Tesla is halfway to accomplishing one of the four core product goals Elon Musk has to hit to unlock his full $1 trillion pay package.

Why it matters: Tesla made its 10 millionth EV signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missions

Space isn't known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at USF's Aerospace: Science, Technology, Research and Applications Center (ASTRA) are collaborating on susta...

Why it matters: Scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Neutron star collisions may forge gold more slowly than expected

Where do gold, platinum and uranium come from? This question has fascinated astrophysicists and nuclear physicists for decades. A research team from Technische Universität Darmstadt has now taken an important step toward understanding the origin of heavy elements. Their findi...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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How Ngozi Onwurah’s Dystopian ‘Welcome II the Terrordome’ Went from Lost ’90s Black Indie to Long-Overdue Rediscovery

The British-Nigerian filmmaker tells IndieWire about the first proper U.S. release of a history-making 1994 film that combined the 24-hour social urgency of "Do the Right Thing" with '90s hip-hop and Afrofuturist aesthetics but was too quickly lost to time. Until now.

The big picture: How Ngozi Onwurah’s Dystopian ‘Welcome II the Terrordome’... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Clueless’ Sequel Series Moving Forward at Paramount+

The follow-up to the 1995 cult classic will once again star Alicia Silverstone and be written by the creators of ‘The O.C.’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ as well as the writer of ‘Freakier Friday.’

Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Clueless’ Sequel Series Moving Forward at Paramount+ — this is generating industry buzz.

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‘Earle Meets World’ Teaser: Alix Earle Takes Fans Inside Life As An Influencer, Feud With Alex Cooper & More In Netflix Unscripted Series

Alix Earle is peeling back the curtain even further on her personal and professional life in her upcoming Netflix series Earle Meets World. The streamer revealed on Thursday that the eight-episode series will arrive on September 4, bringing fans of the influencer along as she ...

Deadline reports: ‘Earle Meets World’ Teaser: Alix Earle Takes Fans... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Clueless’ Sequel Starring Alicia Silverstone Ordered As Limited Series By Paramount+

The Clueless sequel series starring Alicia Silverstone has a new home — and a greenlight. Paramount+ has picked up the project, from Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Jordan Weiss and CBS Studios, as a limited series. Filming is slated to begin in Los Angeles in 2027. This mark...

The big picture: ‘Clueless’ Sequel Starring Alicia Silverstone Ordered As Limited... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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NewFest Announces 2026 New Voices Filmmaker Grant Recipients, In Partnership With Netflix

EXCLUSIVE: Celebrating its fifth year, NewFest has named the recipients of its 2026 New Voices Filmmaker Grant. On Thursday, the New York LGBTQ film festival named emerging filmmakers Georgia Krause, Star Amerasu, Deborah Devyn Chuang and AJ Dubler & Carmela Murphy as this yea...

The big picture: NewFest Announces 2026 New Voices Filmmaker Grant Recipients,... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘Clueless’ Sequel Series With Alicia Silverstone Ordered at Paramount+

The “Clueless” sequel series has found a new home. The show, which will see Alicia Silverstone reprise the role of Cher Horowitz, has been greenlit at Paramount+. The project was originally set up for development at Peacock in early 2025, but it was reported in April 2026 that...

Why it matters: ‘Clueless’ Sequel Series With Alicia Silverstone Ordered at... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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AI Startup Fairground, Founded by Xumo Creator, to Launch First AI-Exclusive FAST Channel (EXCLUSIVE)

Colin Petrie-Norris kickstarted a new model of free, ad-supported television through his company Xumo before its reported $100 million-plus sale to Comcast. Now, in the era of AI, he’s aiming to reclaim the model with a FAST channel devoted to AI-generated content. Fairground ...

Variety reports: AI Startup Fairground, Founded by Xumo Creator, to... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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THE ONE PIECE: Inside Netflix’s New Anime Adaptation of a Manga Classic

This article appears in the new issue of DEN OF GEEK magazine. Find out how you can subscribe to get the full physical copy right here! Eiichiro Oda’s ONE PIECE isn’t just a groundbreaking pillar of the anime industry, it’s a Guinness World Record-holding pop culture sensation...

Why it matters: THE ONE PIECE: Inside Netflix’s New Anime Adaptation... captures the public's attention.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Just Complicated The Wrath of Khan

This article contains spoilers for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 episode 2 At the climax of “The Griffin Incident,” the second episode of Strange New Worlds‘s fourth season, the haunted ship that Kirk, Spock, and La’an have been investigating nearly drives two of the ...

Den of Geek reports: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Just Complicated The... — this reflects shifting cultural trends.

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The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You

Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.

The big picture: The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk... — could change how developers build software.

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What if the Goldilocks zone is for idiots?

Bottom line from BBC Science: this opens new research frontiers.

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Microsoft Teams vishing attacks lead to Chaos ransomware attacks

Threat actors are impersonating IT support staff in Microsoft Teams calls to gain remote access to corporate devices and deploy Chaos ransomware in attacks targeting North American organizations. [...]

Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this highlights growing cyber threats.

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Rachel Chinouriri announces new album ‘I Think I Spoke Too Soon’ with sonic single ‘One Song Away From Crying’

The former NME Cover star has also announced new headline tour dates, including a show in London The post Rachel Chinouriri announces new album ‘I Think I Spoke Too Soon’ with sonic single ‘One Song Away From Crying’ appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Rachel Chinouriri announces new album ‘I Think I... shows where the music business is headed.

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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 trades – $600 back + $350 gift card, 2026 Surface Laptop at $600 off, charger deals, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the ongoing pre-order discounts on the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, as well as a chance to land your Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at up to $300 off and some details on how to get up to $950 back with orders at Amazon. On t...

Why it matters: Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 trades – $600... reshapes the tech landscape.

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Here’s everything new for Apple Notes in iOS 27

iOS 27 adds new features for CarPlay, the Messages app, and a lot more, including a handful of Apple Notes upgrades. Here’s what’s new for Apple Notes in iOS 27.

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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The 25 Best Documentaries of All Time, Ranked

From 'Grey Gardens' to 'The Gleaners and I,' 'Gimme Shelter' to 'Grizzly Man' and beyond, THR critics pick their favorite non-fiction films of all time.

Hollywood Reporter reports: The 25 Best Documentaries of All Time, Ranked — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Silly Sausage Buffet announced for Nintendo Switch, next entry in the Nitrome Classics series

Silly Sausage Buffet is the next entry in the Nitrome Classics series and it’s heading to Nintendo Switch, Nitrome announced today. The release date will be shared later. Silly Sausage Buffet is a surreal platformer in which you stretch and weave your way through levels with e...

The big picture: Silly Sausage Buffet announced for Nintendo Switch, next... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Best Buy is selling an RTX 5080 for more than the RTX 5090’s MSRP

Best Buy has raised the price of the Asus ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC to $2,099 - the first time a major US retailer is directly selling an RTX 5080 for more than the $1,999 MSRP of the RTX 5090, VideoCardz reports. The ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC now costs 40 percent more than its […]

The Verge reports: Best Buy is selling an RTX 5080 for... — this could change how developers build software.

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Meta says AI is making it easier to build new apps — and more are coming

Meta says AI is making it dramatically easier to build and launch new consumer apps, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg telling investors the company has more new consumer products on the way following a recent wave of releases for Facebook Groups, Marketplace sellers, Instagram, and ga...

The big picture: Meta says AI is making it easier to... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Scabies can kill animals like the beloved wombat. What's the best way to diagnose it?

Constant scratching, bumpy skin and tufts of lost fur. Those are just some of the signs that an animal has scabies, a severe and potentially fatal skin disease caused by tiny mites (Sarcoptes scabiei) that burrow into the skin.

Phys.org reports: Scabies can kill animals like the beloved wombat.... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Surface engineering advances mitochondrial transplantation as a potential therapeutic strategy

Inside almost every cell in our bodies are tiny structures called organelles that keep us alive and functioning. Among these are many bean-shaped mitochondria, often referred to as the cell's power plants because they generate the energy our bodies need to survive. When mitoch...

Why it matters: Surface engineering advances mitochondrial transplantation as a potential... advances our understanding of the world.

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Spotify rolling out ‘User Notes’ and ‘Running Mode’ features – here’s what they do

Spotify is introducing two new features this week including a “Running Mode” that can automatically match songs and playlists to the pace of your workout, as well as “User Notes” which let you leave notes throughout your library to refer to later.

9to5Google reports: Spotify rolling out ‘User Notes’ and ‘Running Mode’... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Deals: MacBook Pro $500 off, rare MacBook Air discounts, AirTag 2, charging gear, MagSage Battery, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the ongoing price drops on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, as well as the best price ever on Apple’s AirTag 2, but we also spotted some rare M5 MacBook Air deals – 10-Core base model $150 off and the 13-inch ...

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Bread & Fred to receive Nintendo Switch physical release

Atari, together with Strictly Limited, has announced a physical release of Bread & Fred for Nintendo Switch. The release includes the full game, featuring local and online co-op, the single-player mode starring Jeff the Rock, the Speedrun Mode for experienced climbers, and the...

The big picture: Bread & Fred to receive Nintendo Switch physical... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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European Soccer Nations Vote To Boycott World Cup If FIFA Pushes On With Controversial Sales Plan

UPDATE 08.32 a.m. PT: The governing body for European soccer has said all 55 of its member states will boycott the World Cup if FIFA pushes on with its controversial plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. UEFA’s member associations today voted to approve t...

Deadline reports: European Soccer Nations Vote To Boycott World Cup... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Claude Mythos — Hype vs. Reality: What Security Teams Need to Know

In this edition of Reporters' Notebook, our journalists discuss the ins and outs of Anthropic's Claude Mythos rollout. How seriously should we take its risks? How big of a deal is it?

Why it matters: Claude Mythos — Hype vs. Reality: What Security... should prompt a review of your own security.

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Soccer World Cup Boycott Backed Unanimously by All 55 UEFA Members Over FIFA Stake Sale

UPDATED: All 55 UEFA member associations have voted to boycott FIFA soccer competitions – including the men’s and women’s World Cups and the Club World Cup – if FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors is approved by me...

The big picture: Soccer World Cup Boycott Backed Unanimously by All... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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ThreatsDay: AI-Powered Hacking, 370 Chrome Flaws, SonicWall Attacks, DNS Hijacking + 22 More Stories

A lot of security still comes down to trusting the wrong screen. This week, that screen might be a login page, an install guide, a recruiter call, or a familiar service behaving slightly wrong. Behind it: reused credentials, exposed systems, quiet loaders, abused trust, and e...

Bottom line from The Hacker News: this should prompt a review of your own security.

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Samsung has another brand-new Galaxy Buds design, and they just leaked [Gallery]

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds lineup is relatively static, offering the occasional redesign or experimental form factor, but it seems the company is really looking to branch out in the near future. Alongside its first open-ear desgin, another new pair of Galaxy Buds have just leaked w...

The big picture: Samsung has another brand-new Galaxy Buds design, and... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Tracking satellites and space debris using radio antennae

Every year, thousands of satellites are launched into orbit around our planet. The result is an increasingly congested "space" above Earth populated by equipment that provides services to the surface. At the same time, these satellites affect ground-based astronomy and create ...

The big picture: Tracking satellites and space debris using radio antennae — opens new research frontiers.

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Listening to songbird dreams for clues to how sleeping brains learn

Entering and manipulating dreams may sound like science fiction, but for Freeman Hrabowski Scholar Walter Gonzalez, these scenarios aren't confined to the big screen.

The big picture: Listening to songbird dreams for clues to how... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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ABC Says Comments Overwhelmingly Favor License Renewals Despite FCC’s “Ongoing Retaliation Campaign” To Punish Network Over Trump Coverage

ABC said that the FCC’s demand for an early review of its broadcast station licenses was part of an “ongoing retaliation campaign” to punish the network over its news coverage and create a chilling effect on free speech. In a filing made public on Thursday, the network’s legal...

The big picture: ABC Says Comments Overwhelmingly Favor License Renewals Despite... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Disney’s ABC Asks FCC to Reject Petitions to Deny TV License Renewals, Says Agency Is Taking ‘Punitive’ Action Against Broadcasters Trump Dislikes

Disney’s ABC urged the FCC to toss out petitions calling for the agency to deny the renewal of broadcast licenses for ABC’s eight owned-and-operated TV stations, and they reiterated the assertion that the agency is targeting the stations with the “death penalty of license non-...

The big picture: Disney’s ABC Asks FCC to Reject Petitions to... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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NBC News Now Sets Debut Date For Christine Romans’ New Show

NBC News Now will debut Christine Romans’ new show on Monday, with a two-hour morning program featuring breaking news and politics, as well as segments on finance, business and technology. The 10 a.m. ET program is called Current with Christine Romans and was announced in Apri...

Deadline reports: NBC News Now Sets Debut Date For Christine... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Indonesia’s Biggest Comedian Sold Out Arenas While Pissing Off the Government. Now He’s Starting Over in America

“I love starting out from scratch,” Pandji Pragiwaksono says from a campsite somewhere in West Java, Indonesia, talking to me via Zoom in the glow of a lantern light. He’s a couple hours’ drive from his hometown of Jakarta but a 27-hour trip from New York City, where he now li...

The big picture: Indonesia’s Biggest Comedian Sold Out Arenas While Pissing... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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FF7 Revelation Director Really Wants You To Have A Physical Edition For The Game

The biggest topic in the games industry right now is the debate around physical media, with Sony kickstarting the conversation by killing its production of PlayStation discs in January 2028. Everyone has thoughts about the company's decision, including Final Fantasy 7 Revelati...

The big picture: FF7 Revelation Director Really Wants You To Have... — is generating hype in the community.

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PSA: Your watch band may be messing with your laptop – magnetic clasps can cause lid sensors to lock your PC

It’s likely a niche issue, but I discovered recently that my magnetic watch clasp was confusing an Acer laptop into thinking I was closing and opening the lid, causing me to repeatedly get logged out of Windows just as I tried to type.

Tom's Hardware reports: PSA: Your watch band may be messing with... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Linda Perhacs Found Safe Days After Being Reported Missing

The 82-year-old folk singer's former manager confirmed Perhacs' well-being after a public effort to locate her this week. Linda Perhacs Found Safe Days After Being Reported Missing Eddie Fu

Consequence of Sound reports: Linda Perhacs Found Safe Days After Being Reported... — this shows where the music business is headed.

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Xiaomi’s SkyNomad N90 Max is an extended-range EV with a transforming interior

The SkyNomad N90 Max is the latest electric SUV from Xiaomi and its first extended-range EV, with a claimed range of over 1,705 km (about 1,059 miles). It will come in both five- and seven-seat configurations, as well as an N90 Max Camping Edition. One of the big features of t...

The Verge reports: Xiaomi’s SkyNomad N90 Max is an extended-range EV... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the Physical World

The latest version of Google DeepMind's AI model includes a significant jump into “physical AGI.” But plopping AI into the real world comes with risks.

Why it matters: Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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