From Barack Obama's opening cameo to Rob Reiner's poignant final screen role, HBO's sketch-comedy history lesson has stacked a deep bench — here's who's played who through episode four.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
As Tom Holland’s summer blockbusters take over the big screen, X has spoiled yet another one of the actor’s theatrical releases. Following the leak of a high-quality bootleg of The Odyssey on X last week, Spider-Man: Brand New Day was leaked Friday morning on the Elon Musk-own...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The musician canceled an event date earlier in the month preceding his appearance at the Chicago festival
The big picture: Yungblud Makes Triumphant Return at Lollapalooza and Rocks... — could define this era of music.
"Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place," the FIFA president said in a statement on F...
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
FIFA on Friday said it would not move forward with a plan to create a $20 billion commercial arm of soccer’s world governing body by selling stakes in the World Cup and other events to private investors. The proposal had been met by a wave of criticism by several soccer confed...
The big picture: FIFA Scraps Controversial Plan To Turn World Cup... — could reshape the box office conversation.
The Hollywood Reporter has learned the creator, writer and executive producer of the hit Paramount+ series starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman will also appear onscreen in the new season.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Taylor Sheridan Returning for an On-Camera Role in... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
It’s been a minute since we last heard about Ground Zero Hero, but it now looks like the game is heading to Nintendo Switch 2. A listing on the Nintendo eShop has it down for August 20, 2026. Originally, Acclaim announced that Ground Zero Hero would be appearing on Nintendo Sw...
Why it matters: Ground Zero Hero now coming to Nintendo Switch... signals what players want next.
In 2007, Javier Bardem delivered one of the century’s most chilling performances as Anton Chigurh in “No Country for Old Men.” Nearly two decades later, he’s proved once again he could convincingly play a sociopath, reimagining the vengeful murderer Max Cady on Apple TV+’s hit...
Why it matters: Javier Bardem Politely Warned ‘Cape Fear’ Co-Star About... is generating industry buzz.
The opening night of Lollapalooza proved too hot to handle for some as audience members reportedly passed out from the heat during Lorde’s headlining set. On Thursday night, the 2x Grammy winner briefly paused her performance to check on fans near the stage who were losing con...
Why it matters: Lorde Pauses Lollapalooza Show As Multiple Fans Pass... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Also this week: SOCAN acquires the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA).
The big picture: In Canada: Angine de Poitrine, PUP & More... — could define this era of music.
Back when Sony still liked discs *and* publishing games on the PC.
PC Gamer reports: In happier times, Sony was courting PC gamers... — this signals what players want next.
Tom Holland is back as Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though he faces some evolutionary obstacles as his arachnid DNA and hormones challenge his body and senses in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. With the help of Evie (voiced by Naomi Watts), he nav...
Deadline reports: All The Songs In ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’:... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The Costume Institute's "John Galliano: Horizons" exhibition in spring 2027 will make him only the third living designer to receive a solo exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Hollywood Reporter reports: John Galliano, Controversy and All, to Take Spotlight... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
From Live Nation to UMG to SiriusXM, a roundup of what the biggest publicly traded music companies have reported so far for the quarter ending June 30.
Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.
While Marvel fans are expected to turn out in droves to see “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in theaters this weekend, a high-quality bootleg of the film leaked on X, with millions of people having viewed it. Posted by an account named Fredrick Bryan at 6:05 a.m. PT, the leaked vid...
Variety reports: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Leaks Online: Millions Watched... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.
Bottom line from BBC Science: this advances our understanding of the world.
At I/O 2026, Google teased an AI Studio app for Android and iOS. This mobile application has been canceled in favor of what sounds like a deep Gemini app integration.
Why it matters: Gemini will create mobile & desktop apps in... reshapes the tech landscape.
The impact will kick up a plume of debris so high, it’ll likely be visible through some telescopes. Astronomers will be watching.
Wired reports: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Is About to Crash... — this is one to watch for the industry.
We just got an amazing new view of SpaceX's Starship vehicle in space, thanks to one of the company's Starlink V3 broadband satellites.
Why it matters: SpaceX's Starship seen in space by next-gen Starlink... advances our understanding of the world.
SPOILERS: This post contains details about the Cape Fear, Season 1 finale episode “The Executioners” With another twisty-turny ride down Cape Fear reaching an end, Juliette Lewis was thrilled to have a chance to return to an important title from her youth, from a new perspecti...
Why it matters: Juliette Lewis On If ‘Cape Fear’s Crystal Or... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Plus a bot that can chase you underwater, a mech that can knock down walls, and a teacherbot gets kicked out of class.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this signals what players want next.
President Donald Trump had touted the Reflecting Pool update, one of many renovations in D.C. he ordered ahead of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
The big picture: Pirro moves to drop case against Olympian, says... — reflects a broader economic trend.
When “The Devil’s Mouth” director Jeff Wadlow met the cast of his bloody shark movie, he made one thing clear. “‘Listen, this is going to be the most physically demanding job you’ve ever had. Not just because of the stunt work and all the underwater work, but the fact that whe...
Why it matters: ‘The Devil’s Mouth’ Director Breaks Down His Bloody,... is generating industry buzz.
The chart-topping Japanese boy band is taking on the U.S. market with new partners including The Orchard, THE·TEAM and Nebula17.
Why it matters: BE:FIRST Is Ready for the World: Inside the... is making waves across platforms.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1869 on August 01 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1869 on... shows where the music business is headed.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1147 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 01 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 01 — this could define this era of music.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for August 01 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — shows where the music business is headed.
You’ve been framed The post Framed answer today – here’s the solution for August 01 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Framed answer today – here’s the solution for... — shows where the music business is headed.
OpenAI has reportedly found evidence of additional agent misbehavior as it looks into the incident that occurred with Hugging Face.
The big picture: OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
“We’ll be hitting them very hard,” the president said during a Cabinet meeting Friday. “And at some point they’ll say we just can’t take it anymore.”
The big picture: Trump orders Iran attack as soon as this... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
“AI slop is a top priority for all of us,” said LinkedIn chief product officer Hari Srinivasan in a post.
Why it matters: LinkedIn adds a ‘seems like AI slop’ button... signals changing business strategies.
The Colombian artist’s sixth studio album arrives on Aug. 7.
Why it matters: Karol G Invites ‘Everyone To Be A Little... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
While a segment of cinephiles mourn the "loss" of prestigious actors to MCU films, the other options of making blank-check money are arguably even more capitalistic.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art said Friday that John Galliano will be the subject of its landmark spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition, John Galliano: Horizons, with the annual Met Gala set to celebrate the acclaimed British designer’s influence on fashion while also confr...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
August has arrived, marking the final month of Pokemon Go's Forever Forward season. The mobile game is closing the season out with a host of events and Pokemon debuts over the next few weeks, including the arrival of some big new monsters like Gigantamax Rillaboom and Mega Sta...
GameSpot reports: Pokemon Go August 2026 Events: Raid Bosses, Spotlight... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
For the first time in Brazil, scientists have identified the presence of bacteria that cause columnaris disease, a serious disease in farmed fish intended for human consumption. Previously, different species of the genus Flavobacterium had only been detected in fish farms in A...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Some group with no modern descendants contributed a lot to our genomes.
Ars Technica reports: Not just Neanderthals: Ghost lineage in Africa left... — this could change how developers build software.
Pharmaceutical company Amgen says it suffered a data breach after threat actors stole corporate data and patient information stored in multiple cloud systems operated by third-party service providers. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Amgen says cloud data breach exposed patient health,... — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Sheriff’s officials have released two ransom notes allegedly sent by those who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home earlier this year. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department released the notes in hopes of generating new leads in the case. The first note was sent a day a...
Why it matters: Ransom Notes Released In Nancy Guthrie Case In... could reshape the box office conversation.
SB19 talks about performing “Lawless” at Lollapalooza, being the first Filipino group to perform at the Chicago festival, giving the fans a little taste of their song for the upcoming Dreamworks animated movie Forgotten Island, performing at the Grammy Museum and who they’re e...
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
"love you ella, congrats on headlining and ty for bringing me out!!!!" the British star wrote.
Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn't recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I'd be happy to own the new Disk Pro 2 Ultra. This isn't just ...
The Verge reports: With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the... — this could change how developers build software.
Trump had sued the IRS for $10 billion over the leak of his tax information by an agency contractor.
CNBC reports: Trump appeals order that slammed his IRS lawsuit... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
DeepSeek published DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 on Hugging Face and moved the official V4-Flash API into public beta on July 31, 2026. The model card is explicit that this is the official release superseding the preview, and that the architecture and size are unchanged. The gains co...
Why it matters: DeepSeek Upgrades DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 with Major Agentic and Coding... marks a new chapter in AI development.
The respected Warner Records exec will step in for Armin Zerza, who leaves a year after joining. Meanwhile, Louis Dickler will serve as interim CFO as the label search for a permanent replacement.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Tom Corson Promoted at Warner Music After Latest... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The World Cup is over, but DIRECTV’s MiEspañol Genre Pack keeps Spanish-speaking viewers connected with 60+ channels, live sports, entertainment and news.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
Following its release this week, Kusan: City of Wolves has received a launch trailer. Fans can get a final look at the brutal neon-soaked adventure title, which is out on Nintendo Switch. Full details can be found in the following overview: Jin, an ex-soldier turned gun-for-hi...
Why it matters: Kusan: City of Wolves launch trailer – brutal... may set a new standard for the genre.
Also has big plans beyond the TM-B. The startup mostly refers to itself as a "vehicle" company and has plans to make four-wheel pedal-assist cargo vehicles for Amazon.
The big picture: Rivian spinoff Also to start delivering e-bikes after... — is one to watch for the industry.
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Executioners,” the finale of “Cape Fear,” now streaming on Apple TV. In the final moments of “Cape Fear,” Anna Bowden realizes that she’ll never truly be free of the man who’s been stalking her family. The Bowden family has...
The big picture: ‘Cape Fear’ Creator Nick Antosca on That Shocking... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
AI tools have democratized the opportunity to build, shortening the timelines of success and enabling more young people to start successful companies without stepping foot inside a Big Tech company.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this could change how developers build software.
Astronomers found seven rare quasar gravitational lens candidates using AI, providing a powerful new tool for studying black hole and galaxy evolution.
Space.com reports: How do supermassive black holes grow? AI finds... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Take your coding skills to the next level with the Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 and The Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle for just $37.97.
Mashable reports: Want to learn coding? Do it for just... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.
Why it matters: Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The term "Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome" was coined in 1981, based on cases in four women.
Why it matters: Doctors took a look at man's painful shoulder—they... could change how developers build software.
Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.
The big picture: Fintech broker Clear Street offers investors pre-IPO access... — may shift market dynamics.
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang were among tech leaders in Washington, D.C., ahead of a deadline the White House set in its AI executive order.
Why it matters: Trump's AI executive order nears key deadline as... signals changing business strategies.
It looks like Tom Holland’s spoiler of yore — teasing Spider-Man in space for Avengers: Infinity War (2018) alongside the Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) cast — can take on new meaning with the post-credit scene at the end of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. There is just one short s...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The executive producer also discusses with The Hollywood Reporter Lindsay's reunion fallout with Whitney and Danielle, the new 'Summer House' house, Carl potentially joining its New York City spinoff and more.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Finding water on the moon may only be a matter of detecting the right vibrations.
Phys.org reports: Moonquakes could reveal ice buried beneath lunar south... — this advances our understanding of the world.
The Arch Linux project has temporarily disabled adoption of Arch User Repository (AUR) packages after a surge in malicious takeovers of existing packages. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
Someone in Cuba or Iran can keep installing APKs with no new restrictions, but devs will suffer.
Why it matters: Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Cooper Hoffman had never filmed a sex scene before signing on to Gregg Araki’s erotic thriller “I Want Your Sex.” So when he arrived on set for the first time and found himself surrounded by ball gags, stilettos, whips, chains, dildos and strap-ons, a few first-day jitters wer...
The big picture: Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Used Pain Scale... — could reshape the box office conversation.
As the Owens women reunite for Practical Magic 2, the two newest members of the onscreen family hope to do fans proud. Joey King and Maisie Williams, who play Sally Owens’ (Sandra Bullock) daughters Kylie and Antonia in the Susanne Bier-helmed sequel, agreed that they felt the...
The big picture: Joey King, Maisie Williams Felt “Massive Responsibility” Joining... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
We know Mars has water ice in its polar regions, but astronauts (and their solar-powered equipment!) would much rather experience life closer to Mars' equator. As NASA looks toward landing humans on the red planet, the Planetary Science Institute (PSI) is mapping where water s...
Why it matters: Laying odds on the potential for Martian water... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Grounding intermittent art festivals such as the Setouchi Triennale within the resource capacities and social thresholds of the island communities that host them is a path to the sustainable, long-term revitalization of these communities.
Phys.org reports: Art festivals may revive island communities when tourism... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Technically, it shed its Web3 functionality in May, but it didn't seem to help much.
PC Gamer reports: Ubisoft's NFT tactics game, a thing that still... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
John Oliver is staying put for now at HBO, no matter whom his “business daddy” might end up being next year. The “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” host has extended his contract with the network through the end of 2027, Variety has confirmed. But perhaps because of the owne...
Variety reports: John Oliver Extends His HBO Contract to Continue... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Online advertising firm Adform suffered a supply-chain attack that delivered cryptocurrency-stealing scripts to websites using its ad platform, replacing wallet addresses copied to visitors' clipboards with ones controlled by an attacker. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Online ad firm Adform’s script compromised to steal... — this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points for Starz’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5 Episode 7. With only one episode to go for the series finale of the hit Starz crime drama Power Book II: Raising Kanan, there’s no doubt that there are plenty of bodies ye...
Deadline reports: Wendell Pierce & Erika Woods Break Down Shocking... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brave New Day" is expected to haul in around $270 million domestically over its debut weekend.
CNBC reports: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ sets domestic box office... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
DC Studios is reportedly hiring a new creative team to build a show around the cult favorite get-rich-quick time traveling superhero.
Bottom line from AV Club: this reflects shifting cultural trends.
LemonLime’s cofounder apologized following a flurry of online backlash and offered to cover removal costs for the tattoos
The big picture: Y Combinator‑backed AI startup is under fire after... — signals changing business strategies.
Leopold Aschenbrenner sold the bulk of his firm, Situational Awareness, to Citadel at a discount, then offered investors one-on-one calls during his honeymoon.
Fortune reports: The power couple of AI is getting married... — this may shift market dynamics.
Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are attracting growing attention as a sustainable aquaculture technology that can reduce water use, control rearing conditions and lower environmental impacts by filtering and reusing water. At the same time, RAS facilities rely on pumps...
Why it matters: Smarter fish farms could cut electricity use and... opens new research frontiers.
The human genome contains more than 20,000 genes. However, at any given time and in a given cell, only a fraction are active. Researchers from EMBL Heidelberg's Krebs Group have developed an innovative experimental approach to understand how cells determine which genes to turn...
Why it matters: A new genetic tool helps researchers uncover the... opens new research frontiers.
Raunchy comedy I Want Your Sex starring Olivia Wilde as an artsy dominatrix and Cooper Hoffman as her muse is spinning some R-rated counter programming to Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Gregg Araki film from Magnolia Pictures, which world premiered at Sundance (see Deadline re...
Why it matters: Whips & Wilde Vs Webs As ‘I Want... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
This article contains Spider-Man: Brand New Day spoilers. One need not look at the box office returns for Brand New Day to know that Spider-Man is the most popular character of all time. He’s recognizable around the world and has starred in a constant stream of comic books, mo...
The big picture: Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Where Does Spidey Go... — reflects shifting cultural trends.
JJ Abrams' new film "The End of Oak Street looks like "The Twilight Zone" meets "Jurassic Park" with a dash of "A Quiet Place." Could it be the perfect summer movie?
The big picture: 'The End of Oak Street: Could JJ Abrams'... — advances our understanding of the world.
The first note, sent one day after Nancy went missing, was addressed directly to Savannah Guthrie.
Why it matters: Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie Case Releases Ransom Notes:... could reshape the box office conversation.
Tom Corson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group, upping his role from Co-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Records. Corson, who joined Warner Records in 2018, has been overseeing the company’s business operations, strategy and commerc...
Variety reports: Tom Corson Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at... — this is generating industry buzz.
We're finally free.
PC Gamer reports: After a year and a half of rigorous... — this is generating hype in the community.
The company was accused of violating the Clean Air Act by the NAACP.
Engadget reports: SpaceXAI says it will take a year to... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The elusive Japanese singer opens up about "Vivarium," anonymity, and the journey from utaite culture to global stardom. Behind the Silhouette: Ado’s Journey to Lollapalooza Christine Terrisse
Why it matters: Behind the Silhouette: Ado’s Journey to Lollapalooza shows where the music business is headed.
'The level of dopamine I've been getting from interacting with LLMs is not healthy for me,' said Hank Green
Kotaku reports: Famous Science YouTuber Admits He Has Unhealthy Relationship... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Landing a table at one of New York City’s buzziest restaurants may now require more than quick reflexes and a carefully timed Resy alert. DoorDash has expanded its in-app restaurant reservation service to New York, giving diners another way to book tables at coveted spots incl...
Variety reports: You Can Now Land New York’s Toughest Restaurant... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
UEFA and Concacaf's rejection of FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial operations highlights uneasiness with private equity in sports.
Why it matters: FIFA tests the limits of private equity in... signals changing business strategies.
John Oliver is sticking with HBO’s Last Week Tonight for at least another year. Oliver has signed a 12-month deal with the cable network, keeping Last Week Tonight on air until the end of 2027. His previous deal was up this year. The interesting element is that it’s only a one...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Climate change, land-use change and socioeconomic pressures are turning wildfires from a primarily ecological process into a complex, systemic risk that cuts across ecosystems, infrastructure, public health, water resources, cultural heritage and rural livelihoods. Despite sub...
Why it matters: From research to policy: Study turns EU wildfire... advances our understanding of the world.
Every time a cell divides, it must accurately copy and distribute its DNA between two new cells. However, in some cases, chromosomes do not fully separate, leaving behind thin strands of DNA known as DNA bridges that connect the two newly formed cells.
Why it matters: Newly discovered mechanism protects DNA during cell division opens new research frontiers.
Fernando and Jeff discuss Apple Upgrade in depth, including Apple’s motivation, the major players involved, how it may affect the used and refurbished market, and how it might open up the company’s upcoming foldable iPhone to a much wider audience. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Che...
The big picture: 9to5Mac Overtime 075: Thoughts on Apple Upgrade — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Fender and Dean's "Rein Me In" logged its 19th week at No. 1 in the U.K., ending Frankie Lane's seven-decade record with 1953 hit "I Believe."
Hollywood Reporter reports: Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Have the Longest-Running... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
"It just feels like the outrage about stories like this has slightly cooled" The post Jared Leto documentary director says it is a “mystery” allegations haven’t impacted his career appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Jared Leto documentary director says it is a... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The actor also discusses the one day on set he’ll never forget and talks about his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The big picture: ‘Sugar’ Star Tony Dalton Breaks Down That Duel... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Ariana Grande's latest album is available with a range of vinyl pressings, from indie record stores to big retailers
The big picture: Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ Is Here — Where to... — shows where the music business is headed.
Spidey's <i>Brand New Day</i> brought in more money in preview screenings this week than any other film, ever.
AV Club reports: Spider-Man is already smashing box office records — this is generating buzz across social media.
Discover how to implement a streaming 3D reconstruction pipeline using LingBot-Map. From GPU-aware configuration and preprocessing to GCTStream model inference and point cloud generation, this guide walks you through the steps to convert image or video sequences into consisten...
MarkTechPost reports: LingBot-Map Tutorial: GPU-Aware Inference and Point Cloud Export — this marks a new chapter in AI development.
The bodies of two other climbers have already been recovered from the mountain, while others are still missing.
BBC World reports: Body of US climber the latest recovered after... — this could reshape the global order.
Late-night's Emmy heavyweight is sticking with 'Last Week Tonight' for at least another year as he tries his best to ignore his parent company's future and follow a favorite motto: "You always want to be exactly as much trouble as you are worth."
Why it matters: John Oliver Talks New “Prospective Business Daddies” and... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
A map showing the distribution of isotopes in Amazonian tree wood can help identify illegally harvested timber. By analyzing the ratio of different isotopes of elements such as oxygen, carbon, nitrogen and strontium, researchers can pinpoint the region where the wood was harve...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The German eROSITA consortium (eROSITA-DE), which includes the University of Bonn and is led by the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), has released its second major public data set, the "eROSITA Data Release 2" (DR2).
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The Puerto Rican star has openly criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies
The big picture: The Insane Irony of the White House Using... — taps into a cultural moment.
Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher-turned-hedge fund manager, saw a dramatic decline this week in his AI-focused fund, Situational Awareness.
Why it matters: How Leopold Aschenbrenner built a $45 billion AI... reflects a broader economic trend.
Amazon, Microsoft and Google added hundreds of billions of dollars to their market caps, while Apple and Meta saw their market valuations fall.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
Following the last release over two weeks ago, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 is rolling out today for Pixel devices. It comes after Google released the first QPR2 Beta.
The big picture: Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8... — is one to watch for the industry.
A judge has paused a lawsuit claiming Drake helped inflate his music streaming numbers, saying the plaintiffs must first complete arbitration with the gaming platform named in the complaint
Why it matters: Drake ‘Fraudulent Streams’ Case on Ice as Judge... shows where the music business is headed.
Paramount Skydance asked a judge on Friday to schedule its upcoming antitrust trial in November, while a coalition of states and the Writers Guild of America asked for a date in April 2027. The scheduling matters a lot to Paramount, which will begin paying Warner Bros. shareho...
The big picture: Paramount Seeks Antitrust Trial in November, While States... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
As the band wraps a throwback run at Madison Square Garden, one longtime fan reflects on what it was like to discover their music
Why it matters: Phish in the Nineties: What a Time It... shows where the music business is headed.
Apple TV’s YouTube channel has shared the full panels for Matchbox The Movie, Widow’s Bay, Dark Matter, Mayday, and Silo, from its first-ever Hall H takeover at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Watch them below.
Why it matters: Apple TV drops full San Diego Comic-Con panels... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Before any major telescope commissioning, there are dozens of papers that attempt to define what we can expect from it. We're starting to see some come through for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), which hopefully will get a more imaginative name when the 39 m (128-foot) be...
Why it matters: ELT's spectrograph could 'sniff out' biosignatures on other... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Even budget cards are getting ridiculously expensive
The big picture: Can’t Decide Between Nvidia And AMD Graphics Cards?... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) driven by artificial intelligence (AI) are generating data at an unprecedented rate. Every internet search, AI-generated image, recommendation, scientific simulation and large language model creates and processes enormous amoun...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Rebecca Ferguson, Graham Yost, and director Aric Avelino dish out the candy dispenser facts behind the Apple TV series.
Why it matters: How a Tiny Pez Dispenser Became TV’s Most... is generating industry buzz.
Summer is the ideal time to look for the Great Rift, a long series of dark dust clouds that appear to split the Milky Way from Cygnus through Sagittarius.
The big picture: The Milky Way has a hidden feature you've... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
As of July 31, shop the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 gaming monitor for just $399.99 and save $200.
The big picture: Regularly $599.99, this Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 monitor... — could change how developers build software.
Amazon, Alphabet and Tesla all reported negative cash flow in the latest quarter, while Meta's cash generation plummeted by 91%.
CNBC reports: Dwindling cash and soaring memory costs: Tech's AI... — this signals changing business strategies.
No official announcements have been made yet, but we could be seeing Screamer on Nintendo Switch 2. Screamer was previously made by Milestone, the studio which is coming out with Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush in September. The anime-esque arcade racing game previously debuted earl...
The big picture: Anime-inspired arcade racing game Screamer could be bound... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A tool that allowed anyone to generate fake AI-generated imagery and superimpose it over real Google Earth maps quickly spurred backlash.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
I'm sure this is fine.
The big picture: Anthropic sees OpenAI cybersecurity disaster and says 'hold... — signals what players want next.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! papers over a tired storytelling trope with a hilarious driving game
The big picture: A Comedic Driving Game That Encourages Vehicular Manslaughter... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Two organisms inhabiting a common environment can sometimes mutually influence each other, either benefiting or, in some cases, damaging one another. This mutually beneficial or ambivalent biological relationship is known as symbiosis.
Why it matters: Lichen-like life 600 million years ago may push... advances our understanding of the world.
AFPA has echoed serious concerns raised by Forestry Australia over the federal government's controversial new carbon credit method, warning it undermines the integrity and credibility of Australia's carbon market.
The big picture: Technical flaws may inflate Australia's forest carbon credits — advances our understanding of the world.
The new funding brings Index's total available investing capital to $3.5 billion.
Why it matters: Fresh off its Wiz payout, Index Ventures raises... could change how developers build software.
Since launch, Sleep Sensing on the 2nd-gen Nest Hub has only worked with Google Fit. With that app going away, Nest Hub sleep tracking will join Google Health.
Why it matters: Nest Hub Soli sleep tracking will migrate from... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Despite pushback, Sony isn't changing its mind about dropping physical discs in 2028.
Why it matters: Sony exec says killing discs won't make the... is generating hype in the community.
The four-day broadcast will feature Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Lorde, The xx, Olivia Dean, The Smashing Pumpkins, and loads more. Lollapalooza 2026 Livestream Lineup for Hulu and Disney+ Revealed Alex Krinsky
The big picture: Lollapalooza 2026 Livestream Lineup for Hulu and Disney+... — taps into a cultural moment.
We spotted a great deal on Tile trackers earlier this week that’s still live, but if you’re an iPhone owner, we ultimately recommend Apple’s latest AirTag. Right now, you can pick up a four-pack for $89 ($10 off) at Amazon and Target, matching the bundle’s all-time low price. ...
Why it matters: Apple’s new AirTags are back down to their... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Les Savy Fav guitarist Seth Jabour will take his place The post Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O’Connor will not join upcoming tour following inappropriate messages allegations appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O’Connor will not join... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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