"It will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz," Bessent said.
The big picture: U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that... — signals changing business strategies.
The 13th installment of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's horror anthology series is returning — and in a big way.
The big picture: ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13: Everything We Know — signals where Hollywood is headed.
In addition to submitting its proposed commission structure for purchases made outside the App Store’s IAP system in the US, Apple filed a motion indicating it is willing to explore a settlement with Epic Games. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: Apple seeks settlement talks with Epic Games in... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
You're not alone if you just received an "Apple Threat Notification" saying it detected a "mercenary spyware attack targeted at your iPhone." [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
He wasn’t there in person this time, but he was there in spirit. And spirit is what the night was all about. Kevin Costner provided the narration for an intro to tonight’s Field of Dreams game on Netflix. It’s the third edition of the Hollywood-MLB mashup played on a field nea...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Latin superstar claims the firm filed “incoherent” tax documents, missed deadlines, and failed to invest his money or fund his retirement account
Why it matters: Romeo Santos Sues Accounting Firm for $2.3 Million... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The new edition reimagines all the tracks from the singer-songwriter's 2025 album. Brandi Carlile Announces Returning To Myself (Sad Gay Version), Unveils “Human (Sad Gay Version)”: Stream Travis Bland
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
Massachusetts prosecutors allege that a 17-year-old used ChatGPT to create scenarios about family violence that he acted on.
Mashable reports: Did AI play a role in a grisly... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The United States has already banned future foreign drones from entering the United States unless their companies kiss the ring - as well as routers, robots, and Roombas. Now, President Donald Trump is targeting existing drone imports and parts, too. He's going to try to make ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. T...
Why it matters: Oscar Predictions: Supporting Actress — Is This the... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Apple has notified users in 110 countries who it suspects may have been targeted by spyware attacks. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: Apple sends fresh wave of mercenary spyware warnings... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details on Big Brother Season 28, Episode 19, which aired on Thursday, August 13. Julie Chen Moonves returned to host another live eviction of Big Brother Season 28 as the competition heats up in a divided house. La Trice Verrett was the Head ...
The big picture: ‘Big Brother’ Season 28, Week 5 Eviction: Fifth... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
As Julianne Nicholson prepares to reprise her Mare of Easttown role, she’s had to get back in touch with the character. The 2x Emmy winner, who won her first in 2021 for playing Lori Ross on the HBO series, explained that she “was concerned about expectations” for bringing the...
The big picture: Julianne Nicholson Was “Concerned” About Reprising ‘Mare of... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Rob Bonta and David Ellison are dividing the unions, whose members have diverging interests on the way the antitrust battle against a merged Paramount and Warner Bros. is waged.
Why it matters: The War Over Warner Bros. Is Splintering Hollywood’s... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Fields, parks and lawns across Europe have turned to straw this summer. Landscapes thousands of years old have been revealed as green outlines against yellow backgrounds, where ancient underground walls and ditches retain enough water to sustain pockets of grass above them. La...
Why it matters: Why has Britain's grass turned yellow? A plant... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The bill would have capped the resale price of tickets at no more than 10% of their original cost.
Billboard reports: California Ticket Resale Cap Bill Fails to Move... — this is making waves across platforms.
This may be a new look, new dev, and a new fighting system, but Marvel still rules the tag fighter scene. For many fighting game fans, It's impossible to look at Marvel Tokon and not think of Marvel Vs. Capcom.
GameSpot reports: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Has Raised The Bar... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. T...
Why it matters: Oscar Predictions: Supporting Actor — How Many Men... is generating industry buzz.
Earlier this summer, Netflix-owned developer Night School released Unhinged, a horror game that was playable on televisions/screens through the streaming app. Unhinged was met with acclaim by players, and Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters recently called Unhinged one of "our two most...
The big picture: Netflix Closes Two More Studios — signals what players want next.
The rap star also said that he has “one or two” albums left in his colossal career
Rolling Stone reports: NBA YoungBoy, Now Living in Korea, Reveals Heart... — this is making waves across platforms.
Global companies are increasingly tapping Chinese technology for its growing capabilities and scale, even as geopolitical risks remain.
Why it matters: From Apple to Ford: How Chinese tech is... signals changing business strategies.
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company just announced the latest sales milestone for Pokemon Pokopia. Since its initial release, global sales have surpassed five million copies. The feat was accomplished just over four months after launch. Today’s number accounts for combined physic...
The big picture: Nintendo, Pokemon Company announce Pokemon Pokopia sales have... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
This weekend will belong to Sony/Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but the bright new shiny event title hopeful is Warner Bros/Bad Robot’s The End of Oak Street, which in U.S. previews Thursday night is estimated to do around $2 million-plus after showtimes that began...
Deadline reports: ‘The End Of Oak Street’ Stomping To $38M-$48M... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
With Google set to retire Assistant, and Gemini not exactly the replacement many of us want, Dicio is a solid option. There's one catch.
ZDNet reports: This free Android assistant fixes my biggest Gemini... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. T...
Why it matters: Oscar Predictions: Best Actress — How Obsessed Will... reflects evolving audience tastes.
As a new generation of campers take the stage, emotional surprises and familiar faces feature in the Disney sequel.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
A concert goer had alleged that poor security measures by Live Nation permitted an assault near the end of the country music star's concert. Live Nation Settles Lawsuit Over Luke Bryan Concert Fight Travis Bland
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
EXCLUSIVE: Hulu is developing Just One Day, a series starring Kathryn Newton (The Devil’s Mouth, Big Little Lies) based on the Gayle Forman YA romance novels. Patrick Moran executive produces the project, which was originally set up at Amazon under his company PKM Productions’...
The big picture: ‘Just One Day’ YA Drama Starring Kathryn Newton... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Reality TV star Tyler Duckworth, who first appeared on MTV’s The Real World: Key West and went on to compete on six seasons of The Challenge, winning twice, has died. He was 44. His mother, Joni, announced her son’s death Thursday on Facebook. “My son, Tyler, passed away earli...
Deadline reports: Tyler Duckworth Dies: MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Alum Was... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
It's 2 a.m., and a teenage girl, worrying about an issue with a friend, lies awake. Rather than wake her parents, she picks up her phone, opens an AI app and types, "I'm so stressed out, I can't sleep."
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
How many sharks should a coral reef have? It sounds like a simple question, but almost nowhere on Earth is there a reef that has not at some time been fished or otherwise affected by humans, so there is no yardstick against which to measure what has been lost or what recovery ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
The section, which features films that expand the possibilities of the medium, includes 15 features and 28 shorts.
Hollywood Reporter reports: NY Film Festival Sets Currents Lineup Led by... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. T...
The big picture: Oscar Predictions: Best Actor — The Most Competitive... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
There’s a 1970s movie sensibility in Steve Conrad’s HBO limited series DTF St. Louis, which tells the story of a bromance between two co-workers, a River City TV weatherman played by Jason Bateman and his hearing-impaired interpreter played by David Harbour. The former gets th...
The big picture: ‘DTF St. Louis’ Creator Steve Conrad On Tapping... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
A research team led by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has developed a new material that combines inorganic material with biological components to produce hydrogen peroxide more efficiently.
The big picture: Layered nano-biohybrid uses sunlight, air and water to... — advances our understanding of the world.
StubHub, the industry's largest ticket resale platform, spent $3.4 million this year lobbying against California's AB 1720.
Hollywood Reporter reports: California Bill to Cap Concert Resale Ticket Prices... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
The big picture: You got hold of eclipse glasses just in... — opens new research frontiers.
In a new filing in its long-running legal dispute with Epic Games, Apple has proposed a structure that would allow it to collect fees on digital purchases made via external links that don't use the company's in-app purchase system. Epic has already responded, saying that Apple...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Durk's defense fought the admission, saying it would create “so much risk of prejudice and confusion"
Rolling Stone reports: Lil Durk Murder-for-Hire Trial: Judge Rules ‘Pissed Me... — this is making waves across platforms.
Fulfilling friendships and close social relationships are strongly linked to excellent physical and mental health, finds a substantial global study published in the Journal of Mental Health.
Phys.org reports: Fulfilling friendships linked to better health and well-being... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
Bottom line from BBC World: this affects international relations.
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
BBC Business reports: I got an £89 refund – how to... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1882 on August 14 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1882 on... — this could define this era of music.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1160 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 14 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 14 shows where the music business is headed.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for August 14 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... taps into a cultural moment.
Her former co-star, Kenan Thompson, wrote in a tribute, "She was a real one and one of the funniest people out here."
The big picture: Christy Knowings, ‘All That’ Star, Dies at 46 — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The DGA and IATSE may want to play footsie with Paramount over the state attorneys general antitrust lawsuit and hopes for a settlement. However, as the WGA has joined the charge against David Ellison’s currently stalled $111 billion purchase of Warner Bros Discovery, a very s...
Deadline reports: Teamsters Pound Paramount Over WBD Merger Promises &... — this is generating industry buzz.
'Nimrods' is a road trip comedy based on the band's music and personal stories, but sees Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool and Mike Dirn taking a backseat.
The big picture: Why Green Day Wanted to Be Background Characters... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Barbara Lavandeira opens up to Page Six about the hospitalization, what she saw that day, and comes to his defense against those calling the incident a comeuppance.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Perez Hilton’s Sister Details Moment She Found Him... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Meta’s new Scam Alert tool will flag potential scam texts in WhatsApp while your messages stay encrypted.
Why it matters: WhatsApp Fights Back Against Scammers With New AI... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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The big picture: 9to5Mac Daily: August 13, 2026 – MacBook Air... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
As Coyote vs. Acme finally gets its day in court, John Cena has a pretty levelheaded reaction to the once-shelved movie premiering in theaters. The Emmy nominee explained how he “can accept both the positive and the negative” of the situation after Ketchup Entertainment saved ...
The big picture: John Cena Made Peace With ‘Coyote vs. Acme’... — could reshape the box office conversation.
As previewed in April, Google Meet’s “Take Notes for me” feature can now work for in-person meetings.
9to5Google reports: Google Meet rolling out ‘Take Notes’ for in-person... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Understanding how ions diffuse in solid materials is essential for technologies including batteries, electronics and chemical catalysts, but it has been hard for a simple reason: the materials are solids.
Why it matters: Tracer exchange reveals ions can speed up or... opens new research frontiers.
The Grammy-winning rapper is the face of Old Navy's fall denim campaign.
The big picture: Cardi B Calls Old Navy Campaign a ‘Full-Circle... — taps into a cultural moment.
This week has been dominated by headlines about Paramount’s threat to leave California, by unions and other officials urging a settlement and by Capitol Hill Democrats warning of investigations. But on Thursday, attorneys completed the rather routine step of proposing key date...
Why it matters: Parties Lay Out Key Discovery And Other Dates... signals where Hollywood is headed.
ABC and NBC will combine to air 90 NBA games during the 2026-27 season, a 14% increase over the broadcast networks’ total of 79 in the prior season. The uptick will continue the squeeze on general-entertainment programming, extending a long-term shift toward live sports, unscr...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The 'Law & Order: SVU' star joked that she was worried she was getting fired when she received a surprise call from NBCUniversal exec Pearlena Igbokwe.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
Latest in the lineup of Netflix romantic comedies based on books is the feature adaptation of Lynn Painter’s best-selling book, Better Than The Movies. Painter’s novel came out five years ago, but its path to development has unfolded relatively smoothly and speedily since the ...
Why it matters: Everything We Know About Netflix’s ‘Better Than The... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
We have an update on Woodo as the game’s release date has been revealed. Nintendo Switch is getting it on September 14, 2026. A demo is now available. One thing we’ll mention is that there is currently no Nintendo eShop listing for the Switch 2 version. It’s unclear if that m...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Both new watches from Google and Samsung can work with any Android phone, but they have different features and perks.
The big picture: Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: Comparing... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
A research team has developed a new theoretical framework that can suppress light scattering in certain directions while enhancing it in others, even in irregularly arranged materials. The work extends research on controlling light scattering, which has traditionally centered ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
The 31-year-old rapper, singer and leader of K-pop boy group NCT 127 digs into some of his favorite nostalgia anthems in this episode of The Playlist.
Hollywood Reporter reports: The Playlist: NCT’s Taeyong on Musical Inspirations, Songs... — this is generating industry buzz.
Smart screens mounted on shopping carts might change people’s behavior at grocery stores in a few interesting ways.
The big picture: Using AI Shopping Carts Could Lead You to... — could change how developers build software.
The Buenos Aires lineup will feature Luis Fonsi, Argentine artists Abel Pintos, Luck Ra, Ángela Torres, Emanero, Coti and more.
The big picture: LOS40 Primavera Pop to Make Latin American Debut... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The plaintiffs say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company, and are accusing Gomez of failing to build and market the startup.
The big picture: Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Richie joked about Brown’s legal history while comparing Usher and Brown’s tour to his own with Earth, Wind & Fire.
Why it matters: ‘Damn Unk!’ Chris Brown Reacts After Lionel Richie... shows where the music business is headed.
The newly added Beatdapp tool will ensure fully AI-generated music does not appear on Beatport, per the company's AI policy.
Billboard reports: Beatport Strengthens AI Music Ban With AI Detection... — this is making waves across platforms.
Apple has submitted its proposal for the fees it should be allowed to charge for purchases made outside of the App Store system in the Epic Games case. Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Mordre is so wlatsom and abhomynable.
PC Gamer reports: Shoutout to this particular skeleton, who researchers believe... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the tool works in detail, raising questions about its effectiveness.
Why it matters: Flock says its new tool will help identify... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.
The big picture: 'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit... — hints at where the money is moving.
Researchers have helped unravel the mystery of why certain pairs of stars pulse with regular, long-period bursts of radio waves. The particular class of objects observed comes in pairs that always include a compact dead star, called a white dwarf, locked in orbit with an M dwa...
Phys.org reports: Synchronized star pairs unleash radio bursts via a... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The Australian National Insect Collection at CSIRO holds 2,000 drawers of butterfly specimens, including some that were collected more than a century ago.
The big picture: Butterfly effects of climate change — advances our understanding of the world.
The DJI Power 140W GaN Charger is on sale at Amazon for $59.49, down from the list price of $69.99. That's a 15% discount.
The big picture: The only travel charger you need: Get the... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Get the best Google Pixel deal. Save 10% on the Google Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 at Amazon.
Mashable reports: Preorder the Google Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows with a lifetime license for $32.97 instead of $219.99.
The big picture: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more — yours for... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Get the BlockChance Bitcoin Ticket Super Miner for $49.99 and experience real solo Bitcoin mining from your desktop.
Why it matters: Bring Bitcoin mining to your desktop for just... could change how developers build software.
The star singer says he hired a firm that sold itself as an "entertainment-industry specialist," but that it botched his taxes so badly that he lost millions.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
I won't dive into why this is happening to me at the moment, you'll either need to pay me £20 or let me pay you to be my therapist to get that explanation, but I've been having some odd dreams lately. They're frequently temporally confused, mixing and matching people from acro...
The big picture: Invisum Piscium 嫌魚 is a dreamlike walking sim... — signals what players want next.
One month after Epic Games and Google seemingly stopped fighting over the future of Android app distribution, they were back in a San Francisco courtroom today - where Judge James Donato just ordered Google to make it easier to install rival app stores on Android. It's been ne...
Why it matters: ‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to... is one to watch for the industry.
Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices.
TechCrunch reports: If Apple sends you a push notification alerting... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Every 15 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies from a drug-resistant superbug. A few decades from now, antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections threaten to become the leading cause of death worldwide, outpacing cancer.
The big picture: Mutation hotspots help 'friendly' viruses outmaneuver the bacteria... — advances our understanding of the world.
There are over 120,000 of Flock’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras installed all over the US. Flock’s cameras, and others like them, use AI to identify and track vehicles based on their license plate number, make, model, color, and other info, networked together t...
Bottom line from The Verge: this reshapes the tech landscape.
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
The big picture: Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head... — affects international relations.
Microsoft Copilot will no longer show its emotive yellow blob, Mico, when you use the chatbot's voice mode. In a support page, Microsoft says it's going to move Mico to its Learn Live platform, where the avatar will have "more to react to," as reported earlier by GeekWire. Mic...
The Verge reports: Microsoft’s Clippy-like Mico character is no longer the... — this is one to watch for the industry.
There's good news and bad news for folks who love a good coat of ice on the Great Lakes for the activities and businesses it supports. The good news is that, after decades of declining annual average ice cover, there's reason to believe that trend could slow or even temporaril...
Phys.org reports: While Great Lakes ice cover is slipping, a... — this advances our understanding of the world.
What do you do when the observation you need comes around once a year? Well, preparation is key, but this is the awkward truth about finding another Earth. When a planet crosses the face of its star, a sliver of starlight passes through its atmosphere on the way to us, and the...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
The tax championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani has drawn the ire of President Donald Trump, who said it must be stopped and vowed to explore federal options.
The big picture: Mamdani's NYC pied-à-terre tax can continue rollout during... — hints at where the money is moving.
Veteran filmmaker Margaret Brown tracked four teen girl victims' families, frustrated local detectives, and four murder suspects to craft her series. Then, she tells IndieWire, everything changed.
IndieWire reports: HBO Had Just Aired Its True Crime Mystery... — this is generating industry buzz.
As Tim Cook gets set to step down as Apple CEO, he's offering a glimpse into what he may be doing as chairman.
CNBC reports: Apple's Tim Cook joined by Howard Lutnick in... — this may shift market dynamics.
A variety of issues could slow down the rollout of the anticipated new Apple device.
CNET reports: Shoppers Outside the US May Have to Wait... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Geno Auriemma said the WNBA should steer attention away from the transgender athlete debate and focus more on basketball.
The big picture: UConn women's coach Geno Auriemma says WNBA should... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, has now sold over $195 million worth of stock since the media company clinched a deal to be acquired by David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance earlier this year. Zaslav’s latest sale of 773,173 shares of WBD stock, for an ...
The big picture: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Beneficiary of... — is generating industry buzz.
Matthew McConaughey revealed on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that acting alongside Jennifer Lopez in 2001’s “The Wedding Planner” ended up getting him out of a “major mess-up” at the U.S.-Mexico border. “I pull in one late night crossing the border going way down south,” t...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Scientists from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador officially described Pristimantis milpe, an abundant and widely distributed species that had been confused with another species for more than a century. To solve the mystery, researchers reviewed historical specim...
Phys.org reports: How a mystery kept in London led to... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Feral cats and foxes now roam across almost all of Australia. These predators are a major reason why many species have been driven to extinction.
The big picture: Safe havens protect Australian mammals from invasive predators.... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The rock-and-roots songwriters tell stories and perform in a new episode of Rolling Stone's Nashville Now podcast recorded at the Mile of Music Festival
Why it matters: Hear Will Hoge and Dave Hause Poke at... taps into a cultural moment.
AI is shifting the culture, from tech CEO manifestos to 1 am job interviews. We unpack some of the latest, along with the top findings from Black Hat and Defcon, this week on Uncanny Valley.
The big picture: Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Manifesto Is 6,500 Words—and Barely... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Built as a post-training variation on Z.ai's open source model GLM-5.2, Writer says the new system should provide deployment-ready capabilities at a much lower price.
TechCrunch reports: Writer introduces new AI model and upgraded harness... — this could change how developers build software.
Authorities in Ukraine shut down 94 fraudulent call centers across the country that lured people into investment scams or tried to obtain access to bank accounts. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Ukraine shuts down 94 fraudulent call centers, seize... — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
A vaccine's molecular structure plays a key role in determining how the immune system responds and prepares to protect the body from future exposure to a specific pathogen. To develop a vaccine that offers long-term protection from HIV, it's essential to promote a long-lasting...
The big picture: How to fine-tune molecular structures within vaccines to... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
They could have made up some bullshit, but this is better
Why it matters: Insomniac’s Explanation For Why Wolverine’s Suit Heals Itself... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Inspired by the new Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey balloon, the collection includes watches, clothing, decor, and toys
Rolling Stone reports: Disney and Macy’s Release Limited-Edition Product Capsule to... — this shows where the music business is headed.
President Donald Trump's name was removed from the Washington, D.C., performing arts center in June as the result of a lawsuit by an Ohio congresswoman.
The big picture: Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump name... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Forget all the new games coming out in 2026. Newly shiny old games are where it's at.
The big picture: If you're not paying attention to retro game... — is generating hype in the community.
For decades, astronomers lumped brown dwarfs into a single category defined by mass alone—too big to be classified as planets but too small to become stars. However, this definition ignores the two very different mechanisms that can form them: the direct collapse of gas clouds...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Consumers are increasingly choosing products from companies that demonstrate genuine environmental responsibility. While many studies have linked environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance with stronger financial results, exactly how environmental responsibility tr...
Why it matters: How environmental responsibility can improve financial performance challenges existing scientific assumptions.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke has retired from NASA after 30 years of public service, leaving behind a legacy of accomplishments and leadership including two-time commander of the International Space Station and Chief of the Astronaut Office’s Commercial Crew Branch.
Space.com reports: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke retires after 30 years... — this advances our understanding of the world.
The Soundcore Boom 2 is on sale at Amazon for $169.98, down from the normal price of $249.99. That's a 32% discount.
The big picture: Heavy bass for way less: Save $80 on... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Cisco is showing booming demand for AI infrastructure, but its results weren't good enough to satisfy investors.
Why it matters: Cisco shares slide 8% despite earnings beat and... may shift market dynamics.
Netflix plans to shut down two of its gaming studios, as reported by Game File and Variety, as it makes a bigger shift toward party games and titles streamed to TVs. One of the studios being shut down is Night School Studio, creators of the Oxenfree series. Netflix bought Nigh...
The Verge reports: Netflix is closing two game studios — this is one to watch for the industry.
Fields Of Mistria has plenty to keep you busy--from farming to friendship, mining to marriage--but it's also home to a few secrets and cheeky references. We've collated all the things you might have missed about the game, which features plenty of easily overlooked useful featu...
GameSpot reports: Fields Of Mistria 1.0 – Secrets And Easter... — this signals what players want next.
An Akira ransomware affiliate disabled the endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution on a compromised system by restarting the machine into Safe Mode with Networking. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Akira hackers disable EDR with Safe Mode, steal... — this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
People ask Tucker Bryant’s ChatTJB for advice on everything from their fiction and personal dilemmas to how they should spend their free time.
CNET reports: This AI Chatbot Was Just One Busy Guy,... — this could change how developers build software.
This preview release of ChatGPT Desktop for Linux supports Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora is here.
Why it matters: I tried the new ChatGPT Desktop App for... reshapes the tech landscape.
Exploitation against CVE-2026–59310 began earlier this month, and patching the vulnerability may not be enough to fully mitigate the threat.
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
Every NPC in Fields Of Mistria loves to receive gifts, but they can be pretty picky about which ones come their way. In general, gifts fall into six categories, and your friendship will improve (or stagnate) depending on how well you're attuned to your friends' preferences. Ge...
The big picture: Fields Of Mistria 1.0 – Gift Guide — is generating hype in the community.
Gboard Rambler is likely the flagship Gemini Intelligence feature on the Pixel 11 series, but it’s not the real-time transcription you expect.
9to5Google reports: Pixel 11’s Gboard Rambler is prompt-based, rather than... — this could change how developers build software.
A wildfire needs a name long before anyone knows what caused it. When the pines of the Gironde in southwestern France caught fire in July, the fire was reported within hours under the name of the ground it was burning. By the time it had taken 40,000 hectares (99,000 acres), t...
Why it matters: There's nothing 'wild' about most wildfires. Humans start... opens new research frontiers.
Kids, marriage and commute: A study co-authored by Dr. Mariana Macedo of Constructor University provides new insights into how major life transitions alter how individuals navigate and experience urban environments. Published in npj Complexity, the research challenges traditio...
Phys.org reports: Does your city match your relationship status? New... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Jungkook also said he has been managing a shin injury during the 'ARIRANG' tour The post BTS’ V reveals hearing loss issues amid world tour appeared first on NME.
NME reports: BTS’ V reveals hearing loss issues amid world... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Chase recently added new benefits to its popular Sapphire Preferred credit card, including free Apple TV for a year or discounted Apple One. Here are the details.
The big picture: Chase recently added free Apple TV, Apple One... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Prusa Research just announced that its “entire lineup” of 3D printers is getting second-generation upgrades and a “+” designation. This includes the XL, CORE One, and CORE One L.
The big picture: Prusa Research XL, Core One, and Core One... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
The latest WhatsApp beta for iOS includes references to a revamped set of chat customization options, including animated wallpapers. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: WhatsApp is working on chat themes with animated... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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