EXCLUSIVE: Jason Clarke has closed a deal to join Supermax, the new action-thriller from Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax, Deadline has learned. Character details are under wraps. The Australian actor is the second of the week to join following Jaafar Jackson, the breakout star ...
The big picture: Jason Clarke Joins Action-Thriller ‘Supermax’ From Amazon MGM... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Brandi Carlile is pushing her trip across the pond as she announces some postponed tour dates for the UK and Europe. On Friday, the 11x Grammy winner shared her regrets as she had to reschedule some stops on The Human Tour, featuring KT Tunstall, from the fall to the spring du...
Why it matters: Brandi Carlile Postpones UK, European Tour Dates Due... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
In his HBO sketch series “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” Larry David travels throughout history, inserting his stubborn and curmudgeonly self into America’s most pivotal moments. “Lawrence,” as he’s often called, fights in the trenches of World War I, heckles Geo...
Why it matters: Behind the Scenes of Obama’s Acting Cameo in... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The former President plays himself in the series finale. Larry David Takes the Blame for Barack Obama’s Tan Suit on Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness Liz Shannon Miller
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land just made it to Switch, and players can take advantage of several Present Codes. When registered in-game at Waddle Dee-liveries, they provide a variety of different items. We have a complete list of all current Kirby and the Forgotten Land Present ...
The big picture: Kirby and the Forgotten Land list of all... — is generating hype in the community.
Several best-selling books will make way for returning TV shows and new ones in 2026. Summer has seen several adaptations like Every Year After, Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie, Peacock’s The Five-Star Weekend, Apple TV’s Lucky and Silo Season 3 and Netflix’s Ransom Cany...
Deadline reports: TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2026 So... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
After wrapping on her directorial debut last year, Bella Thorne revealed that Spring Breakers 2 will be her sophomore feature in the director’s chair. Following the announcement that she’ll star in the sequel to Harmony Korine’s 2012 cult crime drama, the actress said that pro...
Why it matters: Bella Thorne Says ‘Spring Breakers 2’ Producers Tapped... could reshape the box office conversation.
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from the series finale of “Raising Kanan” now streaming on Starz. The final curtain has closed on the hit 1990s-set crime series “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” The show has been the origin story of Kanan Stark (Mekai C...
The big picture: ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Creator Sascha Penn... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
There is still a long wait to be had for the highly anticipated second season of Heated Rivalry. When Season 1 of the Crave book adaptation of Rachel Reid’s Game Changers series skated quietly ontoHBO Max Nov. 28, 2025, it quickly built momentum and became a phenomenon. Season...
Why it matters: What To Expect For ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2:... is generating industry buzz.
If your Apple CarPlay connection randomly drops out while driving, the cause might not be your iPhone, cable, or car.
9to5Mac reports: CarPlay connection issues? This might explain why — this could change how developers build software.
Italy remains Stanley Tucci’s first love. But a man can travel, right? After winning three Emmys for CNN’s “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy,” followed by two nominations (including this year) for Nat Geo’s “Tucci in Italy,” the star is on the move. Tucci tells Variety‘s Awa...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Many books will provide backbone to both theatrical and streaming releases in 2026. From the long-awaited rom com film adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation, which hit Netflix in January, to the Ridley Scott-directed adaptation of The Dog Stars starring Jacob ...
The big picture: Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2026 — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Perfection is a fantasy, something not really attainable by anything, no matter what perspective you give it. However, certain video games can come so close to that in our minds, that if it wasn’t for one little detail, they would be that fabled 10/10. If you can’t look past i...
The big picture: 15 People Share the 9/10 Game With One... — is generating buzz across social media.
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “The Last House,” out now on Netflix. “The Last House” is a new sci-fi feature that just dropped on Netflix that’s built around a central mystery: What if you and all of your neighbors were locked inside your houses with no...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Just when you thought videogame marketing couldn't get sillier, people are going to wind up stealing a trailer.
Why it matters: GTA 6's Netflix deal forces us to ask:... may set a new standard for the genre.
From deep cuts to surprise guests, Duff's comeback show basks in millennial magic (just don't forget your butterfly clips)
Why it matters: Six Reasons Why You Should See Hilary Duff’s... is making waves across platforms.
First gameplay has emerged for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which is launching very soon. Footage is available for both docked play and handheld mode. You can even get a quick look at the optional mouse controls Capcom is including. Onimusha: Wa...
Nintendo Everything reports: Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets first Nintendo... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Nearly 20 years after she was falsely accused of killing her roommate, Amanda Knox is still struggling to tell her own story. The author and comedian, who was wrongfully convicted of the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher, has responded after a petition to cancel her Edinburgh Fe...
Deadline reports: Amanda Knox Responds To Petition Protesting Her Edinburgh... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1876 on August 08 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1876 on... — this is making waves across platforms.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1154 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 08 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 08 — could define this era of music.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for August 08 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Scientists have made a surprising finding about how an asexually reproducing stick insect has evolved. Research led by Dr. Darren Parker, lecturer in evolutionary biology at Bangor University, studied the genes of several species of Timema (a type of stick insect), which have ...
Why it matters: One million years without sex fails to erase... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
“One Night Only” director Will Gluck doesn’t want you to overthink it. The filmmaker has been fielding a lot of inquiries about the premise, logic and loopholes of his new movie, a raucous romantic comedy about the one night a year where premarital sex is legal. (Think “The Pu...
The big picture: ‘One Night Only’ Director Will Gluck Cut Out... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
“I was asked back in 2020 if I was interested in reprising my role and said that I was 100% in. Unfortunately, the powers that be decided to take the show in a different direction and my character wasn’t part of the equation," he wrote on his Instagram Stories.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Jake T. Austin Says He Wasn’t Invited to... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
OpenAI said this model, which is still in development, reached its "critical cybersecurity threshold," meaning it could independently identify and carry out cyberattacks against traditionally well-protected real-world systems.
TechCrunch reports: OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
EXCLUSIVE: We’re getting the first look at the late Vincent Pastore in his final television role in the Season 3 trailer for Gravesend ahead of its fall premiere. Pastore, who portrayed Donnie Glisto in the William DeMeo written and directed series, died August 1 from what is ...
Why it matters: First Look At Vincent Pastore’s Final TV Role,... could reshape the box office conversation.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON: 2026 will see its fifth $100M+ No. 1 weekend at the domestic B.O. as the sophomore session of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, armed with PLF and now Imax screens, is looking at $135M-$140M+ at 4,487 theaters. That easily would deliver the third-best second frame e...
Deadline reports: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Eyes Third-Best U.S. 2nd... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
How sweet — or suite — it still is. Judy Collins is doing a valedictory lap or two around the country on what is billed as a farewell tour, even though, at 87, she’s showing little in the way of weariness about maintaining a full concert schedule or lack of prowess in pulling ...
Why it matters: Judy Collins on Doing a Farewell Tour While... could reshape the box office conversation.
“No matter what President Trump tries to do next, this much is clear under the facts and Supreme Court precedent — there is no valid cause for removing Governor Cook."
The big picture: Trump tries again to fire Fed governor Lisa... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
How much ice is stored in the world's glaciers? And where exactly is it located? A new study led by Ca' Foscari University of Venice, in collaboration with the Institute of Polar Sciences of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP), provides an updated global map of gl...
The big picture: New AI model reveals the volume of the... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Users running the latest version of Claude Code on macOS and Linux can now have their sessions message each other to share findings, ask questions, and coordinate work. Here are the details.
The big picture: Claude Code now lets sessions talk to each... — could change how developers build software.
The 25-year-old actor stars in Prime Video’s ‘Sterling Point’ and the upcoming comedy ‘Nimrods.’
Hollywood Reporter reports: Keen Ruffalo Never Intended to Get Into the... — this is generating industry buzz.
Oxygen provides the driving force for many vital chemical reactions. Two well-known examples include respiration, the process that allows living things to break down food to release its energy, and combustion, reactions that produce heat and light. But oxygen has an unusual el...
Phys.org reports: Creating cleaner chemical reactions that run on oxygen... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The reality TV star and former L.A. mayoral candidate said on Friday that he is advocating for a 25 percent federal tax credit for Hollywood.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
A jury will decide a case against Megan and Roc Nation filed by Emilio Garcia, who said he was forced to watch the rapper have sex in a car in a 2024 lawsuit.
Why it matters: Megan Thee Stallion Must Face Trial in Cameraman’s... taps into a cultural moment.
Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Bottom line from BBC World: this demands attention beyond borders.
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and said his father's cancer has spread.
The big picture: Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Restart, a games media website launched in late 2024 that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its "entire editorial team," according to a Friday post from Brandy Berthelson, the site's former editor-in-chief. Other staffers have also posted about being laid off. Restart is ...
The big picture: The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
As fascinating as this prototype footage is, I'm sure we can all agree that it's good FromSoft ultimately went in a different direction
Bottom line from Kotaku: this signals what players want next.
By rapidly twisting a microscopically small tip back and forth, researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) have unlocked a new way to detect subtle changes on the surface of a material flexing in response to infrared light.
Phys.org reports: Researchers unlock high-res view of 2D materials by... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Get a lifetime Curiosity Stream subscription for $112.49 (reg. $399.99) with code Aug25 through August 9.
Mashable reports: Whoa — Curiosity Stream lifetime subscription drops to... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Mark Darrah thinks Larian succeeded because it wasn't afraid to do its own thing.
The big picture: BioWare veteran says Baldur's Gate 3 was such... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
SPOILERS: This post contains details about Sadie Sink’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day character While her newly revealed MCU character can read minds, Sadie Sink is being kept in the dark on the casting process of her future X-Men co-stars. The Spider-Man: Brand New Day actress ad...
The big picture: Sadie Sink Gives ‘X-Men’ Filming Update, Says She’s... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
The Dodgers shortstop discusses how his clean routine led to a campaign with Native, why he's not superstitious, and the story behind his signature jewelry
Rolling Stone reports: Mookie Betts on Keeping His Pregame Routine Simple... — this shows where the music business is headed.
The feeling of holding the cuddly 18-inch Derpy plushie against the body provides a "comforting, cozy feel," per a product description.
Why it matters: This Weighted Derpy Pillow Mimics a Hug From... taps into a cultural moment.
The pop-county singer-songwriter is hitting the road in support of her new album Long Way Home. Learn how to get last-minute tickets and deals there. Stella Lefty: How to Get Tickets for Her Sold-Out Debut Headline Tour Scoop Harrison
Why it matters: Stella Lefty: How to Get Tickets for Her... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Strauss Zelnick reckons that the quality of the experience will more than justify the price.
PC Gamer reports: Even with an $80 price tag, 'Grand Theft... — this is generating hype in the community.
Tencent Cloud has open-sourced TencentDB Agent Memory v2.0, a team-level memory hub that turns conversations, documents and code into four governed, reusable assets — Chat Memory, Skill, LLM-Wiki and Code-Graph. It is MIT-licensed, self-hosted via Docker, and integrates with C...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Florence “Flo” Anthony, a trailblazing entertainment journalist, author and TV and radio personality who broke a number of barriers for women of color, died August 6 of cancer. She was 74. Jack Hirsch, biographer of Anthony’s husband, Olympic and pro boxing champ Michael Spink...
Deadline reports: Flo Anthony Dies: Groundbreaking Columnist & TV Personality... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.
Why it matters: Europe's free satellite service just made it easier... could change how developers build software.
"I’m realizing that if I don’t take care of my mind and body now, I won’t be able to keep doing what I love the most for so long” The post KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza announces hiatus to focus on “mental health” appeared first on NME.
NME reports: KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza announces hiatus to focus on... — this is making waves across platforms.
A dynamic selection of indies starts rolling out today with Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony Bourdain in Matt Johnson’s Tony, indie director Jane Schoenbrun’s latest, Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma with Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, documentaries on cheesemonger...
The big picture: Anthony Bourdain Origin Story ‘Tony’, ‘Teenage Sex And... — could reshape the box office conversation.
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday that construction must stop on the president's vanity project
Rolling Stone reports: Trump Begs Supreme Court to Rescue His Precious... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Also up north this week: A recap of this year's OVO Golf Classic and a high-profile departure from Departure.
Billboard reports: In Canada: Osheaga Festival Draws Near-Record Attendance With... — this is making waves across platforms.
The initiation of rain in clouds without ice remains one of the largest unsolved mysteries in atmospheric science.
Why it matters: Hidden anatomy of clouds reveals how rain may... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Recent quarterly reports from DraftKings, Flutter Entertainment and others offer a view into prediction markets businesses and their performance.
The big picture: Prediction markets take center stage in latest round... — hints at where the money is moving.
Welcome to Pixelated episode 111. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will preview what to expect at next week’s official unveiling of the Pixel 11 series, including final rumors, leaks, expectations, and some very wrong guesses on who the host might be. Enjoy the episode? You can l...
The big picture: Pixelated 111: Primetime prep for Made By Google — reshapes the tech landscape.
The Fortnite item shop has always been kind of annoying, because it's never had a consistent inventory you could browse like a normal store. There are more than 2,000 Fortnite skins that have been sold in the item shop, but only a few dozen are available on any given day. But ...
GameSpot reports: Fortnite’s Item Shop Has Become An Increasingly Annoying... — this signals what players want next.
Fernando discusses his Pokémon 3D Mod on Mac, and Jeff shares his experience running a native port of Mario Kart 64 on iPhone. The guys also discuss why tech can feel less exciting than it used to, and share their thoughts on using the same device for many years. 9to5Mac Overt...
9to5Mac reports: 9to5Mac Overtime 076: Native retro games on iPhone — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The blink-182 drummer is married to Kourtney Kardashian. Travis Barker Doesn’t “Even Realize” He’s on The Kardashians: “I Don’t Watch the Show” Spencer Kaufman
Why it matters: Travis Barker Doesn’t “Even Realize” He’s on The... is making waves across platforms.
After its own AI usage wake-up call, Rippling this week unveiled AI Spend Console, a product that tracks individual and team employee AI spending.
Why it matters: After Rippling blew millions on AI in months,... reshapes the tech landscape.
Writer and director Jane Schoenbrun tells IndieWire about pushing their latest film to boldly go to places that look artificial and feel real.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The announcement dropped on a pulverizingly humid Thursday afternoon in New York City: just a few hours later, an Olivia Rodrigo surprise gig would take place at Brooklyn’s intimate, 1,100-capacity venue Warsaw. The expected mad dash for tickets — only available at the venue’s...
Variety reports: Olivia Rodrigo Debuts ‘Pretty Sad’ Songs at Sweltering... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
BBC World reports: Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign... — this has global implications.
The Matt Damon-starring epic is about to beat out <i>The Dark Knight</i> as the highest-grossing film in Christopher Nolan's filmography.
Why it matters: The Odyssey just sailed past the billion-dollar mark reflects shifting cultural trends.
For the first time, researchers have determined the shape of the actinide nucleus of fermium-255 and measured its structure with high precision and resolution.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
The MovinkPad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.
TechCrunch reports: Wacom’s MovinkPad 11 is a fun, midpriced entry... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.
BBC World reports: Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws... — this demands attention beyond borders.
Actor James Marsden, who recently played billionaire Owen Ashe in the second season of Your Friends & Neighbors, was confirmed this week for his Apple TV third production. Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
In this tutorial, we build an advanced multimodal retrieval-augmented generation pipeline with NVIDIA NeMo Retriever. We begin by configuring a Python 3.12 environment, installing the required packages, and performing offline PDF text extraction without relying on a GPU or ext...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
Unlikely duet previews Synonym, an ambitious covers album featuring Cynthia Erivo, Chaka Khan, Brandi Carlile, and WILLOW
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this could define this era of music.
Dwayne Johnson has come to terms with the tepid critical reception to his latest movie, the live-action “Moana” remake. The muscled thespian spoke with People about his reaction to the film, which drew the ire of critics. “Our first two reviews came out,” Johnson said. “I’ll n...
Why it matters: Dwayne Johnson Defends ‘Moana’ After Bad Reviews: ‘Just... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth tourism and tighten other criteria.
The big picture: What is birthright citizenship and how common is... — has global implications.
A marketing stunt for 'The Last House' has a performer trapped above Sunset Boulevard across three days.
The big picture: A Man Is Trapped Inside a Netflix Billboard... — could reshape the box office conversation.
The announcement came comes after fellow bandmate Manon Bannerman went on a hiatus from the ensemble.
BBC World reports: Sophia Laforteza steps away from Katseye, the second... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
A handsomely upholstered psychological thriller with more than a little contemporary resonance, the period drama “I Is Another” should spark heated debate about what constitutes a historical fact as well as the increasingly malleable nature of truth today. German writer-direct...
Why it matters: ‘I Is Another’ Review: An Impeccable Claes Bang... could reshape the box office conversation.
The Belgian-born actress, who pulled double duty in the Cannes competition program this year with 'All of a Sudden' and 'Parallel Tales,' received the Leopard Club Award at the Swiss festival.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Virginie Efira’s Love for Cinema and Locarno Has... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.
The big picture: Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found... — is one to watch for the industry.
Using light to process quantum information is one of the most promising approaches to building future quantum computers. Light particles, known as photons, are excellent carriers of quantum information, but their lack of natural interactions has created a major challenge for r...
Phys.org reports: New 'shape-shifting' architecture brings versatility to photonic quantum... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
SpaceX plans to build factories on the moon, using robots to do much of the heavy lifting, Elon Musk said on Tuesday (Aug. 4) during SpaceX's first-ever quarterly earnings call.
Bottom line from Space.com: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
There is something to be said about taking stock and counting your blessings at a year’s midpoint. For most that demarcation moment comes at the end of June, which is, after all, the year’s literal halfway mark. Yet we’ve always preferred taking stock in the dog days of summer...
Why it matters: The Best Movies of 2026 (So Far) captures the public's attention.
Ida Huddleston says no amount of money was worth losing land that’s been in her family for more than 200 years.
Why it matters: Meet the 82-year-old Kentucky grandma who turned down... may shift market dynamics.
Worsham issues his first independent album, Once Upon a Second Time Around, and discusses his multifaceted career.
Billboard reports: Charlie Worsham Talks New Album ‘Once Upon a... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Shawn Levy's 21 Laps will produce the feature.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Kirill Sokolov, Director of ‘They Will Kill You,’... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Alexandre Aja, who directed the initial 2019 horror thriller, is back in the director's chair for the follow-up.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
We’re currently experiencing a huge renaissance of Magic: The Gathering popularity. The 33-year-old card game designed by Richard Garfield introduced the world to the concept of the trading card game itself: a game where players would collect individual game pieces and craft a...
The big picture: Magic: The Gathering Has A Kickass Video Game... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
SpaceX is still towing Starship's upper stage toward shore two weeks after its latest test flight, but the unprecedented effort is unlikely to succeed, according to Elon Musk.
Space.com reports: 'Not looking good right now': Starship likely to... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
NVIDIA Labs has open-sourced NOOA (NVIDIA Object-Oriented Agents), a model-agnostic Python framework for building AI agents. Agent development today is split across prompt templates, tool schemas, callback code, and workflow graphs. NOOA collapses all of it into one Python cla...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this marks a new chapter in AI development.
Feliks the eagle was abducted as he first flew the nest in Serbia and wound up in the Middle East with poachers who demanded a ransom.
Bottom line from BBC World: this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
In Goethe's ballad "Erlkönig," immortalized in Schubert's fevered 1815 setting, a dying boy riding through the night sees a spectral king beckoning from the darkness. His father calms him: "Mein Sohn, es ist ein Nebelstreif"—my son, it is only a wisp of fog. In the poem, the f...
Phys.org reports: Crossing into a mirror world: Particles turn to... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The once-and-future Maui says the live-action remake was made to get Samoan representation on the big screen.
The big picture: Dwayne Johnson letting Moana reviews roll off gigantic... — captures the public's attention.
From collectible card sets by Topps to card games by Hasbro and Ravensburger, the entertainment giant has found a growth business in a mature consumer products world.
Why it matters: Why Disney’s Next Big Consumer Product Bet Is... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The company is seeing huge profitability potential and a larger addressable market as a result of AI search.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
With less than a year on the scene, the five-piece performed like pros at its first full concert in the States for a sold-out show at Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
id Software vet Chris Hays says entire departments have been 'gutted'
Why it matters: Id Software Dev Says Xbox Doesn’t ‘Understand Art’... signals what players want next.
When Sony dropped the announcement that it was going to be ending physical disc production for PlayStation 5 in early 2028, I saw many posts on social media lamenting how this decision would have an outsized impact on certain groups and institutions. People without reliable in...
The big picture: Who Gets Left Behind In Sony’s All-Digital Future? — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Apple is widely expected to raise iPhone prices when the iPhone 18 Pro launches next month. But a new rumor suggests the iPhone 17 might get a price increase as early as next week.
9to5Mac reports: iPhone 17 might get price increase next week,... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage told CNBC he now controls 12 million shares of Celsius Holdings, amounting to roughly 4.7% of the energy drink company.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
This week saw massive moves in both directions for software stocks, as investors try to figure out which names are best insulated from artificial intelligence.
CNBC reports: ‘SaaSpocalypse’ debate intensifies as software stocks swing wildly — this reflects a broader economic trend.
The Night Eternal deliver nocturnal heavy metal gothic atmosphere with AOR hooks on "The Veins of TIme." Heavy Song of the Week: The Night Eternal’s “The Veins of Time” Is a Perfect Metal / AOR Hybrid Langdon Hickman
Why it matters: Heavy Song of the Week: The Night Eternal’s... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Measuring faint magnetic fields is useful in a number of areas, including mapping brain activity, monitoring hearts and probing fundamental physics. Typically, picking up such weak signals requires expensive or bulky equipment, such as liquid-helium cooling tanks or specially ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Tiny Habits were performing a pop up show in London tonight (August 7) The post Denise Welch reveals that Tiny Habits sang the first dance at Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel’s wedding appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this shows where the music business is headed.
A critical Metabase SQL injection vulnerability was exploited in zero-day attacks to breach customer instances in data theft attacks, known to impact Framework and Tally. [...]
The big picture: Metabase SQLi zero-day exploited in customer data-theft attacks — is a wake-up call for digital security.
In iOS 27, Apple says it took extra care to make its software “more responsive, reliable, and delightful.” There are a variety of fixes that should make your iPhone faster, including one update for network transitions.
9to5Mac reports: iOS 27 has long-awaited fix for common iPhone... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
OpenAI is working on a feature that allows users to export custom stickers created on ChatGPT straight into WhatsApp. Here are the details.
The big picture: You may soon be able to create and... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Otome has a long history, as vibrant and complex as any other video game subgenre. For decades, most of that history has been obscured in North America. The good news is now is the best possible time to get into Otome. The massive success of Love and Deepspace has more than pr...
The big picture: The Best Otome Games To Play That Aren’t... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The Sarajevo Film Festival has launched a new program dedicated to the legacy of Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, who died this year. The Béla Tarr in Sarajevo Tribute program will focus on the work of former students from the Film Factory in Sarajevo, an innovative educational ...
Variety reports: Béla Tarr’s Legacy to Be Celebrated at Sarajevo... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Rockstar's parent company believes cloud gaming will grow its customer base even as hardware prices rise.
Why it matters: Take-Two CEO says he expects the games industry... is generating hype in the community.
It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz." His comments follow the producer Medasin's videos claiming that an AI tool called Treblo (formerly Sonauto) was used to make the song, and the com...
The Verge reports: Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to... — this could change how developers build software.
Today, THQ Nordic and Voxler announced Let’s Sing 2027 for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The title launches on November 3, 2026. Let’s Sing 2027 marks the latest entry in the karaoke franchise and the first one on Nintendo Switch 2. There’ll be a Vocal Preference Mode, Sa...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.
When most baby turtles hatch, their sex depends on the temperature of the sand or soil where their mother laid her eggs. Warm incubation produces females, while cool nests produce males.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Also starring Valerie Pachner, this German drama from Felix Randau somehow adds up to more than the sum of its parts, becoming weirdly relevant in our post-truth world.
Why it matters: ‘I Is Another’ Review: Claes Bang Plays Himmler’s... is generating industry buzz.
The record points clearly towards the future, one in which the Chicago singer is an obvious leader in pop, R&B, alt-anything, and whatever else she decides to lay claim to
Rolling Stone reports: Ravyn Lenae Breaks Down Boundaries on ‘Blue Island’ — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
New Mexico judge orders $567M fund to help address youth mental health crisis.
Why it matters: Judge rules Meta caused "public nuisance" and must... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Popular social media influencers are increasingly looking overseas to turn their raw videos into addictive content, and not because it's cheaper.
The big picture: Top Creators’ Secret Weapon? Indian Video Editors — is generating industry buzz.
Internal tests of OpenAI's new AI model Astra show cybersecurity capabilities so strong that the company can no longer rule out the highest risk level in its own safety framework. Parts of Astra's development have been paused. The move follows recently disclosed incidents in w...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
As global temperatures rise, scientists have largely assumed that mountain tree species will move uphill in search of cooler conditions. A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals a more complex reality: Some tree species are moving uphill, while others are shiftin...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Healthcare software company Unlimited Technology Systems reported that more than 3.8 million people were impacted by a data breach incident that occurred in October 2025. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
‘Super Graphic Spectacular’ at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium in October will benefit the Midwest Princess Project
Why it matters: Chappell Roan Announces Two-Night LGBTQ+ Fundraising Event reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Emmy-nominated director Hanelle M. Culpepper tells IndieWire about how to make a sci-fi season finale feel complete.
IndieWire reports: ‘Paradise’ Director Hanelle M. Culpepper on Why Great... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Since the Not-E3 blitz of summer gaming showcases, things have been relatively quiet since then. Amidst that break, THQ Nordic dropped a new showcase full of trailers to show what the publisher has on the way from its various studios. While it wasn't focused on big-name games ...
Why it matters: THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: All The News, Trailers,... signals what players want next.
THQ Nordic and Tarsier Studios just revealed new “The Prisoner” for Reanimal. Believe it or not, it’s actually out right now on Nintendo Switch 2. The DLC features The Soldier and the Prisoner as new characters. Together, they’ll need to survive “the war-ravaged streets of a o...
Why it matters: Reanimal reveals “The Prisoner” DLC, out now on... could shake up the gaming landscape.
A measure to impose new sanctions on Russian oil purchasers easily cleared the Senate and heads to the House.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
Scientists in China predict that stacking two microscopic layers of boron could set a new record for superconductivity. Superconductors are materials that conduct electricity with zero resistance. Traditional types need temperatures close to absolute zero to work, requiring co...
Phys.org reports: Boron layers could set a superconductivity record, theoretical... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 83,000 in July while the unemployment rate would hold steady at 4.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
The big picture: U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July — signals changing business strategies.
CarPlay is a must-have for the majority of car buyers, but three major automakers don’t support the platform. Here’s the latest on why Tesla, Rivian, and GM continue to resist CarPlay — and whether there’s any chance they change their approach.
9to5Mac reports: These automakers still don’t support CarPlay, here’s why — this could change how developers build software.
The secret meaning of slasher films and more gets explored in Jane Schoenbrun's third film. Gillian Anderson Makes Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma a Delicious Mindfuck: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence of Sound reports: Gillian Anderson Makes Teenage Sex and Death at... — this could define this era of music.
Diane Swonk says July’s bizarre jobs report is the first data from the deportation economy: shrinking payrolls and a shrinking workforce.
Fortune reports: The deportation economy is backfiring on American workers,... — this may shift market dynamics.
The hedge fund billionaire has been a philanthropist for 20 years and told Fortune that it's "vastly less efficient at solving problems than capitalism."
Fortune reports: Bill Ackman agrees with Jeff Bezos: Being a... — this may shift market dynamics.
After spending a few weeks with Nothing Ear (3a), I can say with confidence these are the best earbuds you can buy for $99, and I’d choose them over a whole host of other options that cost twice as much.
Why it matters: Nothing Ear (3a) Review: Simply the best earbuds... is one to watch for the industry.
It is set to land next month The post Neil Young announces new album with the Chrome Hearts, shares soothing title track ‘Second Song’ appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.
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