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150 articles from 28 sources · Updated 2026-07-31 02:00 UTC

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  4. Probing binary stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud with the JWSTPhys.org
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Probing binary stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud with the JWST

The formation and evolution of individual stars in a galaxy shape the evolution of the galaxy itself. Stars and stellar remnants make up the vast majority of a galaxy's mass, so it's not surprising that the stellar population affects the evolution of galaxies. In the Milky Way...

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

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Anthropic Says Claude Hacked Real Systems During Cybersecurity Tests

In a review triggered by OpenAI’s Hugging Face incident, Anthropic discovered three of its AI models had breached real organizations during third-party evaluations.

The big picture: Anthropic Says Claude Hacked Real Systems During Cybersecurity... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’ Creators On Episode 2 Surprise OG Star Return & “Breaking Up” Beloved ‘Big Bang Theory’ Couple

SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about Episode 2 of HBO Max’s Stuart Fails To Save the Universe. As Stuart Fails To Save the Universe revealed in the Episode 2 opening credits spoiler (You can read all about the show’s unique, ever-changing main title sequence here), ...

Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’ Stars On Stuart’s Bold Move In Episode 2 As His Relationship With Denise Takes Off… What About Gary?

SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about Episode 2 of HBO Max’s Stuart Fails To Save the Universe. After Denise (Lauren Lapkus) got separated from Stuart (Kevin Sussman), Bert (Brian Posehn) and Kripke (John Ross Bowie) at the end of the first episode of Stuart Fails To...

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Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics adding unreleased games Zero Racers and D-Hopper next week, screen customization filter

Nintendo has announced that the previously unreleased Zero Racers and D-Hopper are joining Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics next week via Switch Online. They’ll be out on August 4, 2026. Nintendo will be offering the releases for Switch 2 and Switch players. Here’s some informa...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.

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Nintendo Switch Online release date announced for Super Mario Sunshine

We finally have a release date for Super Mario Sunshine on Nintendo Switch Online. The game will be added to the service on August 13, 2026, Nintendo just announced. Super Mario Sunshine will be playable on Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics for Switch 2. Note that a member...

Nintendo Everything reports: Nintendo Switch Online release date announced for Super... — this signals what players want next.

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FIFA’s American Confederation Joins European Soccer Nations In Rejecting Controversial Private Investment Plan

UPDATED with the latest: The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf), one of FIFA’s six continental confederations that represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean, today flatly rejected a controversial plan to sell...

Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Everything We Know About The Film Adaptation Of Emily Henry’s ‘Beach Read’ So Far

January 2026 brought us People We Meet on Vacation, and it looks like the next Emily Henry adaptation to take shape will be Beach Read. With the two leads now cast, production on the feature film based on the first of Emily Henry’s adult romance novels that came out in 2020 wi...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Nintendo Music – list of all games included

For those looking for a complete list of all games included and supported in Nintendo Music, that’s where this post comes in. Nintendo Music only came with a few songs at launch. However, since then, a few more have been added. Nintendo has also indicated that additional music...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.

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Waste CO₂ converts into graphite through a newly observed two-step process

Graphite, the carbon core of a humble No. 2 pencil, is also an essential component in technologies such as batteries, smartphones, laptops and industrial power equipment. Today, nearly all of this critical mineral must be mined and processed and, in the United States, imported.

The big picture: Waste CO₂ converts into graphite through a newly... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Producers on Episode 2’s Surprise Kaley Cuoco Cameo As an Alternate Penny

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” Season 1 Episode 2, now streaming on HBO Max. “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” Episode 2 was chock full of cameos and guest stars — but saved the biggest one, at least for “The Big Bang The...

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Anthropic's Claude breached 3 orgs, uploaded PyPI malware during tests

One of Anthropic's Claude models built and uploaded a malicious Python package to PyPI during a botched security evaluation, where it ran on 15 real systems and stole credentials from a security vendor. It was one of three incidents affecting real companies. [...]

Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Everything We Know About ‘The Pitt’ Season 3 So Far

The Pitt will be back for more medical mysteries and emergencies to solve. HBO renewed the drama series for a third season ahead of the premiere of season 2, which ran from January to April over 15 episodes. Season 3 has a rough production timeline in place as well as the sett...

Deadline reports: Everything We Know About ‘The Pitt’ Season 3... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘Big Brother’ Season 28, Week 3 Eviction: A Unanimous Vote Sent Another Houseguest Packing

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details on Big Brother Season 28, Episode 12, which aired on Thursday, July 30. The Big Brother competition is in full swing on CBS, and Julie Chen Moonves returned for the third live eviction of the season. Kamu Kirk was the Head of Household...

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Survey highlights AI's potential to advance accessibility in work and learning

As artificial intelligence becomes part of how people work, learn and solve problems, a new University of Phoenix survey conducted by The Harris Poll finds that recent working learners see meaningful opportunities for AI to support accessibility.

Phys.org reports: Survey highlights AI's potential to advance accessibility in... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: Sadie Sink Is [SPOILER]. How Her Role Sets Up Marvel’s Next Reboot

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ now playing in theaters. After months of speculation about who Sadie Sink is playing in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” the movie has finally hit theaters and Spidey fans can see for themselves w...

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North West and Molly Santana’s “Kimokawaii Tour” Appears to Be Canceled

The August 5th kick off date in Dallas has been marked as canceled with nearly every other date having some indication of to being nixed. North West and Molly Santana’s “Kimokawaii Tour” Appears to Be Canceled Travis Bland

The big picture: North West and Molly Santana’s “Kimokawaii Tour” Appears... — could define this era of music.

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Risks of debris between the Earth and the moon for future exploration

Cislunar space has become the focal point of considerable interest and strategic planning because of the many proposed missions to send crews to the moon in the next decade. These include NASA's Artemis program, China and Russia's International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), t...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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LEGO Party has just come to Nintendo Switch 2, huge 1.6 update released

There’s big news about LEGO Party, as not only has a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition shadowdropped, but a version 1.6 update is available as well. This version of the game offers enhanced resolution and improved frame rate. If you own the Nintendo Switch version, you can upgrade for...

The big picture: LEGO Party has just come to Nintendo Switch... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Boy George Drops Out of London ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Production Following Backlash to Pro-Israel Song

Boy George has dropped out of a London production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” just days after releasing the controversial pro-Israel song “We Will Dance Again.” Paul Kemsley, George’s manager, released a statement on social media that he had decided that the Culture Club singe...

The big picture: Boy George Drops Out of London ‘Jesus Christ... — is generating industry buzz.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Eulogizes ‘Wonder Man’ After Surprise Cancellation: “That’s Life, Right?”

As Marvel reverses its decision to renew Wonder Man for Season 2 on Disney+, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is bidding farewell to the role of reluctantly super-powered actor Simon Williams. Following news of the show’s cancellation on Thursday, the Emmy-winning actor wrote that he’s “...

Why it matters: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Eulogizes ‘Wonder Man’ After Surprise... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Apple TV Viewership Hit All-Time High In June Quarter; Tough Comps With ‘F1: The Movie’ Slow Growth In Services

Apple TV viewership hit an all-time high last quarter but tough comps from the release of F1 the year before led to slower growth at Apple’s giant Services division, executives said Thursday, delivering a bit more color than usual on the entertainment business as they were pep...

Why it matters: Apple TV Viewership Hit All-Time High In June... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Photonic time crystals unlock ultrafast control of light in the terahertz range

An international team of researchers from École Polytechnique, Collège de France and Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has achieved a world first: the experimental realization of an all-optical photonic time crystal (PTC), a material whose optical properties can be s...

The big picture: Photonic time crystals unlock ultrafast control of light... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Reveals Star Wars, ‘World of Warcraft’-Themed Tabletop Roleplaying Games as Part of New ‘Universes Beyond’ Collection

“Dungeons & Dragons” maker Wizards of the Coast announced the upcoming launch of Star Wars and “World of Warcraft”-themed tabletop role-playing game offerings during Gen Con 2026 on Thursday. Starting Nov. 17, the “WoW”-themed “D&D” book will allow players to “roll for Azeroth...

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Bacteria build a mineral shield that could help marine infrastructure resist rust

Researchers at Reichman University have developed a biological method for protecting marine infrastructure from corrosion caused by prolonged exposure to seawater. The study, published in Cell Reports Physical Science, presents an environmentally friendly alternative to the ch...

The big picture: Bacteria build a mineral shield that could help... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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A thermal camera trick could let LIGO see twice as far

There's a nice kind of irony buried in this story: One of the most sensitive instruments ever built, capable of measuring distortions smaller than the width of a proton, has been quietly held back by something as mundane as heat. And the fix, it turns out, is not some exotic n...

The big picture: A thermal camera trick could let LIGO see... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Banijay Americas CEO Ben Samek to Oversee Merged Banijay/All3Media Operations in the U.S.

With the completion of the $8 billion merger between Banijay and All3Media, as expected Banijay Americas CEO Ben Samek is in line to oversee the combined company’s U.S. entity. News comes after Banijay and All3Media, which described their merger as “the world’s largest indepen...

The big picture: Banijay Americas CEO Ben Samek to Oversee Merged... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums

A new restriction on foreign-made mobile robots affects robotic vacuums, pool cleaners, and lawn mowers. Here’s what it means for the bots already in your home—and the ones you may never get to buy.

The big picture: How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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Tim Cook says more memory suppliers may not necessarily mean lower product prices

During today’s conference call, Tim Cook addressed Apple’s mounting memory supply and pricing challenges, but suggested that adding more suppliers may not actually bring product prices back down. Here are the details.

The big picture: Tim Cook says more memory suppliers may not... — could change how developers build software.

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‘Wonder Man’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Speaks Out After Marvel Series Canceled: ‘That’s Life… Everything Will Shake Out’

“Wonder Man” star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is speaking out about the surprise cancellation of the Marvel TV series, after it had been renewed for a second season on Disney+. “Word just dropped that Wonder Man won’t be coming back for Season 2. (And if you don’t knowww, now ya kno...

Variety reports: ‘Wonder Man’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Speaks Out... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s $309 Million Promo Partner Campaign Is A Hollywood Record

EXCLUSIVE: This is just beginning for Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Sony is already beating its own records yet again before the Marvel Studios co-production opens this weekend to what’s expected to be $470MM at the global box office. The Culver City lot’s latest promotional ca...

The big picture: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s $309 Million Promo Partner... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1868 on July 31

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1868 on July 31 appeared first on NME.

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Hulu Eliminated Its Free Trial — Here’s a Workaround

Last month, the service quietly cut its 30-day trial period. Here's how deal-savvy streamers can still get Hulu access for free or at a deep discount.

Why it matters: Hulu Eliminated Its Free Trial — Here’s a... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 31

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1146 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 31 appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 31 shows where the music business is headed.

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Pacific Ocean pattern helps explain diverging wildfire trends in US and Australia

Two of the world's most fire-prone regions have followed strikingly different wildfire trajectories despite both experiencing a warming climate. Burned forest area has surged across the U.S. Southwest, while eastern Australia has not seen the same increase.

Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Siri AI may require a paid subscription for heavy users

On Tim Cook’s final earnings call before formally resigning as Apple’s CEO, artificial intelligence was a hot topic of conversation. The investor community is interested in Siri AI’s potential to boost iPhone upgrades, and at the same time concerned about what it means for App...

The big picture: Siri AI may require a paid subscription for... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Chase Sui Wonders Says Madonna Is “Funny As Hell” In ‘The Studio’ Season 2 Appearance

As Madonna prepares to resurrect her doomed biopic for Season 2 of The Studio, Chase Sui Wonders is praising the Queen of Pop’s onscreen performance. The actress recently teased that the 7x Grammy winner is “funny as hell” in her appearance alongside Julia Garner in the sophom...

Deadline reports: Chase Sui Wonders Says Madonna Is “Funny As... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Rural runoff funnels hurricane floodwater toward coastal cities, model finds

Coastal cities are at increasing risk of compound flooding events, such as when heavy rainfall and storm surges occur simultaneously during hurricanes. However, the processes that contribute to urban compound flooding aren't well understood at smaller scales.

Why it matters: Rural runoff funnels hurricane floodwater toward coastal cities,... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Natural emulsion manages to stop fungus that threatens up to 80% of cocoa production

An innovative formulation based on natural compounds could become a sustainable alternative for controlling moniliasis, one of the most devastating diseases affecting cocoa in Latin America. A new study shows that emulsions combining fengycin—a lipopeptide produced by bacteria...

Phys.org reports: Natural emulsion manages to stop fungus that threatens... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Apple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growth

Apple said a slowdown in mobile gaming and changes to the App Store’s business model — including court-ordered payment rule changes in the U.S. — weighed on its services business, even as the company topped 1.5 billion paid subscriptions.

The big picture: Apple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes... — could change how developers build software.

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Female birds have shorter lifespans than male birds across 35 North American species, researchers find

Birds have a lot to do in their short lives: defend territories, build nests, raise chicks and feed themselves. But the toll of these activities may be greater for female birds than for male birds. A new study by UCLA ornithologists has found that female birds have lower survi...

The big picture: Female birds have shorter lifespans than male birds... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Comedy Central Returning To Showcases With ‘Stand-Up Selects’; 14 Comics To Tape Short Sets In August

EXCLUSIVE: Comedy Central, long one of stand-up’s most important institutional launchpads, is returning to talent incubation with the launch of Comedy Central Stand-Up Selects, a new series of short sets from 14 comics that will tape in August and launch exclusively on the Com...

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

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Meghann Fahy Stars In ‘Trial Of Louise Woodward’ Limited Series Ordered By HBO From Matthew Barry & Susanne Bier

EXCLUSIVE: HBO has ordered The Trial of Louise Woodward, a five-episode limited series based on a true story, starring two-time Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus). Created by Matthew Barry (Industry), who is also showrunner, writer and exec producer, The Trial of Loui...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Tim Cook hints at iCloud Plus tier for AI power users

Apple may allow users to pay to increase their AI usage limits. During an earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that he believes people will want to use Apple Intelligence and the upcoming Siri AI "a lot," adding that "we will have some kind of upgrade possibiliti...

Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.

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South Korea fines telco giant KT $39 million for customer data breach

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has fined telecommunications giant KT Corporation KRW 53.979 billion ($39 million) over data protection violations. [...]

Why it matters: South Korea fines telco giant KT $39 million... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Knots Landing Star Donna Mills, 85, Launches OnlyFans Account

The actress promises a "more personal and direct connection" with fans. Knots Landing Star Donna Mills, 85, Launches OnlyFans Account Eddie Fu

Why it matters: Knots Landing Star Donna Mills, 85, Launches OnlyFans... is making waves across platforms.

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How an embryo draws the line between body and germline

Every embryo of an organism that reproduces sexually faces an early and consequential decision: which of its cell lineages will make up the mortal body, and which will become the germline, the lineage that eventually makes eggs or sperm and carries genetic information to the n...

The big picture: How an embryo draws the line between body... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Bacteria may identify a virus without recognizing its DNA

When a virus enters a cell, its top priority is to replicate its genome rapidly, creating new viruses to infect elsewhere. The host has the opposite priority: to destroy the virus, ideally before it can do any harm. Biology has evolved diverse tactics for viral recognition and...

Phys.org reports: Bacteria may identify a virus without recognizing its... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Apple warns supply constraints will increase ‘significantly’ next quarter

During today’s earnings call discussing its Q3 2026 results, Apple said it is bracing for a tougher September quarter, with growing supply pressures affecting its most important products. Here are the details.

Why it matters: Apple warns supply constraints will increase ‘significantly’ next... is one to watch for the industry.

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Xbox CEO lays out priorities in memo after major ‘reset’

After a massive Xbox "reset" that laid off thousands of employees and spun off four studios, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants to get Xbox back to growth. In a memo obtained by The Verge, Sharma told staff by the end of fiscal year 2027 (which runs through next June), "we will return...

Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Scientists have found a new way molecules can cooperate at room temperature

What if glowing molecules could synchronize, much like fireflies flashing in unison? Researchers have discovered that molecules confined within tiny gold nanostructures can behave collectively, coordinating their interactions even under conditions where this was previously tho...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has a couple of issues

Today, Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition officially released, and while it’s a huge technological upgrade over the original Switch version, it’s not perfect. New issues potentially warrant a patch for the game already, though it’s unclear if that will happ...

Nintendo Everything reports: Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

BBC Tech reports: India wants to join the strawberry superpowers — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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JetBrains warns of critical TeamCity remote code execution flaw

JetBrains is warning of a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting TeamCity On-Premises that could be exploited to achieve remote code execution. [...]

Why it matters: JetBrains warns of critical TeamCity remote code execution... underscores the cost of weak defenses.

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Turkey confronts growing wildfires on tourist coasts

Hundreds of Turkish firefighters on Thursday battled to contain wildfires spreading near key tourist regions on the country's Mediterranean coast.

Why it matters: Turkey confronts growing wildfires on tourist coasts challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Uncovering the structure of the poxvirus 'portal complex'

Poxviruses have a long history in human disease as well as medicine: The first-ever vaccine was developed to protect against smallpox, which has since been eradicated. Despite this, scientists still don't fully understand how poxviruses infect and replicate inside our cells. R...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.

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This $80 piano app teaches you through real songs

Learn piano with interactive lessons, instant feedback, and more than 1,000 songs using flowkey. Get a five-year subscription for $79.99, down from $899.

Bottom line from Mashable: this is one to watch for the industry.

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NBCUniversal Finds New CFO As It Readies Spinoff

Christopher Halpin joins the Hollywood studio as it gets set to become a standalone, publicly-trade media and entertainment company.

The big picture: NBCUniversal Finds New CFO As It Readies Spinoff — is generating industry buzz.

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Midnight Moments is a cyberpunk diorama builder for the neon sign and drizzly rain lovers

I'm finding the relatively recent trend of supposedly calming diorama builders in games to be an interesting one in that there's a clear desire amongst creatively inclined folks to be crafting something in virtual environments, just not necessarily at scale. Just this week I w...

The big picture: Midnight Moments is a cyberpunk diorama builder for... — signals what players want next.

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Likelihood of wildfires in Southern Europe has doubled since the 80s, study shows

Summer days featuring conditions that promote wildfire ignition, intensity and spread have more than doubled across large parts of the Iberian Peninsula, France, Italy and Greece since 1981, according to a study in Scientific Reports. The findings suggest that hotter, drier we...

Phys.org reports: Likelihood of wildfires in Southern Europe has doubled... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Disney Expected to Sell 50% Stake in A+E to Hearst for More Than $1 Billion

Disney is getting ready to shed its ownership stake in A+E Global Media, the cable-focused programmer it has owned jointly with Hearst for more than a decade. Disney will sell its 50% stake in A+E Global Media (formerly known as A+E Networks) to Hearst, in a transaction valued...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Scientists solve mystery of how muscle cells grow and stay healthy

In a study published in Nature Communications biophysicists unravel the mystery of how muscles form at the molecular level and maintain their function. The findings may help design treatments for muscle diseases such as dilated cardiomyopathy, one of the leading causes of hear...

Phys.org reports: Scientists solve mystery of how muscle cells grow... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Southern Europe 'becoming more flammable' in hotter climate, experts say

Southern Europe is "becoming more flammable," with the number of summer days primed for extreme fire conditions more than doubling since 1981, a new study found Thursday.

Why it matters: Southern Europe 'becoming more flammable' in hotter climate,... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Tim Cook marks final earnings call as Apple CEO, confirms Ternus will take over calls

During today’s call discussing Apple’s Q3 2026 results, CEO Tim Cook took a moment to mark his final earnings call at the helm of the company, and to confirm that incoming CEO John Ternus will lead future calls. Here’s what he said.

9to5Mac reports: Tim Cook marks final earnings call as Apple... — this could change how developers build software.

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As Outfest Rebuilds, What Will the Future of L.A.’s Staple LGBTQ+ Film Festival Look Like?

Outfest looked a little different this past weekend. Instead of the usual 11-day window over the summer, the festivities ran for four days from July 23-26, with screenings and conversations held at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Renberg Theatre in Hollywood. The program feature...

Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Veteran Reality Exec Mike Darnell Seals Overall Deal at Netflix, Where He’ll Also Provide Guidance on the Streamer’s Unscripted Slate

The dark prince of reality TV has re-emerged. Mike Darnell has inked an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with Netflix, where he will also consult on the platform’s unscripted slate. He’ll work closely with Netflix nonfiction series & sports vice president Brandon Riegg, who ...

Why it matters: Veteran Reality Exec Mike Darnell Seals Overall Deal... is generating industry buzz.

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That AI wearable you don't like just got worse

The new Friend pendant features a speaker, updated models and the same off-putting ideas about how humans should use AI.

Engadget reports: That AI wearable you don't like just got... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Early Cut ‘Took Notes From Random People’ at Test Screenings and ‘We Hated It,’ Says Tom Holland: ‘It Totally Didn’t Work’

Tom Holland said in an interview with Quotable on the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” press tour that one of the worst cuts he saw of the movie was shaped by test screenings. “We’ve seen loads of different cuts of this movie, and one of the cuts, they took all of the notes from al...

Variety reports: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Early Cut ‘Took Notes... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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What are Flock cameras and why are they so controversial?

Flock cameras photograph passing vehicles and help police track cars. Here’s how they work and why communities are pushing back.

Why it matters: What are Flock cameras and why are they... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Quantum spin effects may enhance one-way electrical transport in chiral magnets

Quantum fluctuations influence direction-dependent electrical transport in chiral magnets, researchers from Science Tokyo report. In chiral magnetic systems, electric current flows differently depending on its direction, but the role of quantum effects in this behavior has rem...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.

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