Ahead of the Googlebook launch this fall, we now have a full look at the Desktop Camera application.
The big picture: Final UI for Googlebook ‘Desktop Camera’ app revealed... — could change how developers build software.
“My name is Noah Kahan and I am here to make you fucking miserable!” the biggest male rock star on the charts right now announced almost at the outset of his sold-out show Saturday night at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium. In this, he was unsuccessful, but to Kahan’s credit, he d...
Variety reports: Noah Kahan Turns His ‘Miserable’ Material Into Manic... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
We heard about a Maleficent coaster, a Tomorrowland revamp, a Monsters Inc octopus sushi chef animatronic, the new Cars rides and more.
CNET reports: D23: All the New Lands and Rides Revealed... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
When it was time to decide the fate of the galaxy, did you pick red, blue, green, or other?
Why it matters: Request for comment: Which way did you go... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
South America was a frightening place during the Miocene. More than 10 million years ago, a vast lake covered much of the continent, home to giant turtles and crocodylians.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
It’s been quite a week for Bob Iger. First, the former Disney CEO managed to buy one of America’s most-coveted sports franchises — which wasn’t even officially for sale — and today he became a Disney Legend. For those unfamiliar with the honor, it is given to those who have “m...
The big picture: Harrison Ford, Robert Downey Jr. & Ellen Pompeo... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
On an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%.
Why it matters: Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized... signals changing business strategies.
Islands are widely recognized as natural laboratories of evolution. The ocean restricts movement among islands, allowing isolated populations to adapt to different environments and, at times, diverge into new species. However, on large islands, geographic distance may restrict...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.
The big picture: Trump says US to scale back military drills... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
A bunch of new sales are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for the Front Mission remakes, New Super Lucky’s Tale, and more. Here’s the full roundup: – A Memoir Blue – $2.79 (was $7.99) – AEW: Fight Forever – $15.99...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
"The End of Tom Six" is a self-styled confessional memoir in which Six fuses his life and career and illness into a parable. He’s asking: Is there room anymore for movies, like his, that stray over the line? And if not, what does that mean?
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
Noah Wyle is hoping David Ellison isn’t serious about moving Paramount out of California. “I hope this is saber rattling because I can’t think of anything that would less engender you to the population of this industry than to say you’re going to take Hollywood out of Hollywoo...
Variety reports: Noah Wyle Hopes David Ellison’s Threat to Move... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider SafePal is warning of a data breach affecting about 39,798 customers after a flaw was exploited to steal customer order information, and a threat actor is now claiming to be selling the stolen data. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: SafePal data breach impacts 39,798 customers, stolen info... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.
Dwayne Johnson has been officially crowned a legend — a Disney Legend that is. On Sunday at D23, Johnson was honored with the hall-of-fame-style award from the Walt Disney Company. From “Jungle Cruise” to the “Moana” franchise and “Race to Witch Mountain,” Johnson is no strang...
Why it matters: Dwayne Johnson Leads Crowd in ‘Happy Birthday’ Song... could reshape the box office conversation.
“Now, that’s different than whether the president is extraordinarily frustrated at what happened in that case. And I don’t in any way fault him for that.”
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
The big picture: If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook... — is one to watch for the industry.
Bob Iger is officially a legend within the Disney kingdom. We can’t call it surprising that the media giant named its former CEO (twice over) to its hall of fame, but it’s certainly fitting. Iger, 75, has guided the company to delirious heights of success – and through some of...
The big picture: Bob Iger Gets All-Star Send-Off From Robert Downey... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.
The big picture: How switching your bank account could earn you... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Hal Jordan and John Stewart don the classic green in this new hardboiled space cop mystery
The big picture: How to watch 'Lanterns' — HBO's gritty new... — advances our understanding of the world.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1885 on August 17 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1885 on... is making waves across platforms.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1163 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 17 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 17 — taps into a cultural moment.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for August 17 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... shows where the music business is headed.
Following several turbulent months and the forthcoming end of her beverage brand, Alex Cooper is embracing change — at least when it comes to her representation. The Call Her Daddy host is in serious talks with CAA, Deadline can confirm. Nothing is signed, sealed and delivered...
Why it matters: Call Her Moving: Alex Cooper In Talks With... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Prosecutors and the SEC are looking into whether Walter or the businesses he controls committed fraud by concealing financial connections while borrowing billions from the insurers.
Fortune reports: US probe on Mark Walter focused on four... — this signals changing business strategies.
Shut up! Oscar winner Anne Hathaway is officially a Disney Legend. Hathaway was officially inducted into Disney’s hall of fame on Sunday afternoon during D23, the company’s weekend-long ultimate fan event. “I am here today because I’m one of the most insanely lucky people in t...
Why it matters: Anne Hathaway Tears Up as She’s Named a... is generating industry buzz.
Beef sales volumes in the 13 weeks ending in mid-July, a crucial stretch encompassing both Memorial Day and July Fourth, fell 0.3% from a year earlier.
Fortune reports: Skyrocketing beef prices finally have Americans reaching their... — this signals changing business strategies.
You may have heard the phrase "we are made of star-stuff." This statement by the astronomer Carl Sagan refers to the fact that elements heavier than hydrogen and helium were forged in the centers of the first stars. But how does this star-stuff evolve into the chemistry of roc...
Why it matters: Radio telescopes help scientists map molecules in space... opens new research frontiers.
After 18 seasons on the air, RuPaul’s Drag Race has received a total of 88 Emmy nominations with 29 wins. To celebrate its most recent slew of Emmy nominations, executive producer Natalia James, co-executive producer John Polly, production designer Jen Chu, choreographer Jamal...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Dimon said higher taxes often drive away jobs, citing a decline in finance jobs in New York that he blamed in part on the city’s tax burden.
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Claude is experiencing a major outage, with users reporting login problems and degraded performance across several Anthropic services. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Anthropic confirms Claude is down in major outage... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.
The deal comes just months after OpenRouter raised money at a reported $1.3 billion valuation.
The big picture: Stripe clinches over $7 billion deal to buy... — hints at where the money is moving.
The allegations center on the way a 2024 documentary edited a speech Trump gave on Jan. 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the Capitol in Washington.
The big picture: BBC asks U.S. court to help get testimony... — hints at where the money is moving.
Recent shootings have highlighted the country's troubled relationship with guns, with laws doing little to curb the violence.
The big picture: Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
A day earlier, Trump posted a photo of himself standing next to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, writing that the two leaders get along great.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
Save on Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $29.97 and get AI-assisted coding, cross-platform development and real-time collaboration tools.
Mashable reports: Code faster with Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 for... — this could change how developers build software.
The campaign seeks to raise $2 million for Michael and Paula Musgrove as they support their daughter who’s accused of killing her three children
Why it matters: A GoFundMe for Lindsay Clancy’s Parents Raises Over... shows where the music business is headed.
They’re already shooting Season 4, but the Shrinking cast — co-creator/co-writer Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams and Michael Urie — took a break to chat about their Emmy-nominated third season at Deadline’s Contenders Television: The Nominees Studio. Segel, who st...
Why it matters: Jason Segel Says ‘Shrinking’ Season 4 Will Move... could reshape the box office conversation.
According to the Financial Times, OpenAI disbanded its preparedness team at the end of last month. The job of the preparedness team was to assess if models posed serious risks and develop ways to mitigate those risks. (You know, like the possibility that it could go rogue and ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Here is what's so amazing: These four unbelievably performing stocks remain the most hated and feared on Wall Street.
CNBC reports: Believe the unbelievable in this market — things... — this may shift market dynamics.
"I think by far the most accurate criticism of AI companies including Anthropic is that we haven’t yet delivered on our big promises to benefit the world."
Why it matters: Dario Amodei admits AI suffers from a crisis... hints at where the money is moving.
After an initial digital launch earlier in the year, a physical release is happening for Human Fall Flat – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. It’ll be out on October 23, 2026. The full game will be available on the cartridge. Also, from what we’re seeing, the physical version will be ...
Nintendo Everything reports: Human Fall Flat – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Indie films helped drive a terrific box office weekend with Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma from Mubi a standout. The edgy director with a dedicated fan base of her own tapped the youthful audience that flocked to Obsession and Backrooms as well as fans ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Ariana Grande brought out Cynthia Erivo to perform at her Aug. 16 Eternal Sunshine stop at London’s O2. The “Wicked” stars sang “For Good” and “Happy Days” on the second night in the U.K. for Grande’s tour. Grande is currently on her Eternal Sunshine Tour, which shares a title...
Variety reports: Ariana Grande Brings Out ‘Wicked’ Co-Star Cynthia Erivo... — this is generating industry buzz.
The Los Angeles emo band promised to deliver the track as soon as Wednesday's 'Bleeds' album was released last year The post Townies share new song ‘Wednesday’ in response to Wednesday’s ‘Townies’ appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Townies share new song ‘Wednesday’ in response to... — could define this era of music.
Day two delivered delightful covers of Justin Timberlake, One Direction, BLACKPINK and ATEEZ songs as ZEROBASEONE headlined the concert.
Billboard reports: The Best Moments From KCON LA 2026 (So... — this is making waves across platforms.
Adm Cooper acknowledges service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging", after visiting the warship.
Why it matters: US commander says mental health a 'priority' on... demands attention beyond borders.
In the early 2000s, players got to scurry and discover the network of caverns in the engrossing Knytt, celebrating a big birthday with a port for modern hardware
Kotaku reports: Foundational Freeware Indie Metroidvania Knytt Remade For Its... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The temporary tattoos apply easily to the skin with water and wash off with soap or rubbing alcohol.
The big picture: These ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Temporary Tattoos Let You... — taps into a cultural moment.
A brief chat about firearm safety can sharply increase willingness among gun owners to consider temporarily storing their firearms outside the home during times of crisis, a step that could help reduce suicide risk, according to a Rutgers-led study.
Phys.org reports: Brief firearm safety talks more than double openness... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Octavia Spencer has been following true crime stories since she was just 11 years old. Speaking at Deadline’s Contenders: The Nominees Studio, Spencer said, “I think there are a lot of people who are very new to the true crime genre. I’m not, I’ve been studying it. I read a ho...
Why it matters: Octavia Spencer “Felt It Was Incumbent On Me... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
On the latest episode of Equity podcast, we discuss why not everyone is buying Zuckerberg’s vision.
The big picture: Why people aren’t buying Mark Zuckerberg’s AI future — is one to watch for the industry.
"Breakups are… tough." It's the opening lines of an interlude towards the end of DOOMED! Called "It Happens in Every Universe." It's also basically the thesis of the entire record. It's no grand revelation, but it's a well-trodden subject that Open Mike Eagle manages to mine f...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Following his transformation for The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson is back together with Benny Safdie for their next project. While speaking to Deadline on Sunday at D23, the Golden Globe nominee revealed that he’s begun production on the Safdie-helmed Lizard Music, for whi...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
A classic conundrum of 'why would I buy something you didn’t make,' platforms like CGTrader has shelves of AI made models collecting dust
Kotaku reports: 3D Model Markets Are Being Flooded With AI... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The microtonal guitarist has rejected the idea that music knowledge can restrict creativity The post Angine De Poitrine’s Khn on the importance of music theory: “Value terminology. Worship terminology. Or be a monkey” appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Angine De Poitrine’s Khn on the importance of... — shows where the music business is headed.
Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the flames consuming the major park.
The big picture: Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
You probably don't need antivirus software on your Android phone, but there are some exceptions.
Engadget reports: Do you really need an antivirus app on... — this could change how developers build software.
Cooper's visit and statement come after reports of widespread morale and mental health concerns aboard the Lincoln.
Why it matters: Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on... may shift market dynamics.
A former ABC News field producer filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the network, including allegations that her former colleague Matt Gutman, now chief correspondent with CBS News, made inappropriate sexualized remarks when they worked together. Samira Said filed the...
Why it matters: Former ABC News Field Producer’s Wrongful Termination Lawsuit... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Alex Cooper seems intent on unraveling some of the current relationships that have helped underpin her production company, Unwell. The star podcaster and media entrepreneur has left hertalent agency, UTA, according to three people familiar with the matter, as she focuses on a ...
Variety reports: Alex Cooper Leaves UTA After Tough Period of... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.
BBC World reports: Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires... — this could reshape the global order.
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day a super box office success, Tom Holland and Zendaya might just have their next classic hero adaptation. Speaking with Deadline on the red carpet Sunday at D23, Hercules (1997) voice actress Susan Egan nominated Zendaya to take over her role as Me...
Deadline reports: ‘Hercules’ Voice Actress Susan Egan Nominates Zendaya &... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The four actors are portraying Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon, respectively, for Sam Mendes's four-part Beatles biopic.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The pair performed the song as cameras rolled for its official music video.
Billboard reports: Karol G Brings Out Bruno Mars for Surprise... — this is making waves across platforms.
“Without giving too much attention to any kind of one situation, not having the legal ability to play music with other people was definitely difficult,” drummer says
Why it matters: Jay Weinberg Reveals He Didn’t Have ‘Legal Ability’... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Hurricane Lala was pulling away from Hawaii's Big Island early Sunday as heavy rain and strong winds struck the U.S. Pacific state and officials warned of potentially dangerous flooding.
Phys.org reports: Hurricane Lala pulls away from Hawaii's Big Island — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
When Kareem Rahma first learned he was Emmy-nominated, he was underground on the New York subway shooting his hit YouTube show SubwayTakes. “I was interviewing a man named The Rizzler, who is one of my favorite people in the world,” Rahma said at Deadline’s Contenders Televisi...
Why it matters: Why Emmy-Nominated ‘SubwayTakes’ YouTube Star Kareem Rahma Hasn’t... is generating industry buzz.
Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson reveal how leaked photos sparked a social media firestorm — and how the FX limited series ultimately won over skeptics with seven Emmy nominations.
The big picture: ‘Love Story’ Producers Didn’t Expect Carolyn Bessette’s TikTok... — is generating industry buzz.
BTS was the first K-pop act to top the all-genre chart; BLACKPINK was the first female K-pop act to do so.
The big picture: Stray Kids’ Latest Becomes Milestone 25th K-pop Album... — is making waves across platforms.
"My guess is he is preparing to offset a boatload of carried interest income. If you own a sports team, done correctly, you can get a deduction against income."
Why it matters: Owning the Lakers would provide billionaire investor Joshua... could affect investors and consumers alike.
The Colombian singer-songwriter performed her hit album 'Tropicoqueta' as well as several songs from her just-released album 'No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto' to a sold-out crowd for her first of three nights at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Stray Kids have scored their biggest sales week yet as their latest, “This & That,” becomes their ninth No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The group bows atop the chart with 369,000 equivalent album units, with traditional album sales accounting for 357,000 of that sum. The latest fe...
Why it matters: Stray Kids Score Their Biggest Sales Week as... reflects evolving audience tastes.
We caught up with producer Jerry Bruckheimer at D23, who tells that when it comes to Pirates of the Caribbean 6, “we’re talking with Johnny [Depp], we’re working on a screenplay, and hopefully we can get this done.” Separate from Bruckheimer, some solid sources tell us that th...
The big picture: Johnny Depp In Talks For ‘Pirates 6’, Says... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Water-bombing aircraft and farmers' tractors joined forces Sunday to help firefighters tame Belgium's largest modern-day wildfire, which has scorched vast swaths of a hard-to-reach nature reserve near the German border.
The big picture: Belgium races to tame huge wildfire creeping toward... — advances our understanding of the world.
The studio’s marketing director blows off some steam on the sudden surge of scrutiny, believing this kind of culture can’t possibly be good for anyone’s mental health
The big picture: Insomniac Staff Blame Social Media Feedback Loops For... — is generating hype in the community.
“The Challenge” two-time winner Tyler Duckworth died Tuesday in North Dakota, and his fellow contestants are remembering him as a “joy to be around” with “vibrant energy.” Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio posted a video tribute to Duckworth on Instagram on Sunday. The pair started ...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars' moons to retrieve samples that may unlock the origins of the solar system and life on Earth, although a rival Chinese mission aims to make it back first.
Why it matters: Japan aims for the moons of Mars adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.
The big picture: Russia says at least seven killed in largest... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Warren Ellis, who first watched them play over 40 years ago, said he wants to see them "again and again and again" The post See Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds enjoying The Cure at Way Out West appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: See Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds enjoying... taps into a cultural moment.
The attack left five injured outside a halls of residence, and the suspect was not a student there, say police.
BBC World reports: Teen suspect in Virginia campus shooting found hiding... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
“My appetite to continue to make television is really it now because of the length of the engagement,” Conrad tells THR.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘DTF St. Louis’ Creator Steven Conrad Has No... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
"My time in the Moanaverse is done, but I can't wait to see how far she'll go." Lin-Manuel Miranda Not Returning for Moana 3 Alex Young
Consequence of Sound reports: Lin-Manuel Miranda Not Returning for Moana 3 — this could define this era of music.
Director Talemwa Pius, who pitched his project at Locarno Open Doors, where it won one of the main awards, asks: "What really changed after colonialism, and what didn’t."
Hollywood Reporter reports: In ‘A Vineyard for A Lobster,’ Snowfall in... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The Beatles have returned home to Abbey Road as Sam Mendes creates a piece of music history for his upcoming four-part biopic. This weekend, drone footage circulated on social media from above the set of The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event, where the director recreated t...
Deadline reports: Sam Mendes’ Beatles Biopic Recreates ‘Abbey Road’ Album... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Researchers at Rice University have found that gently squeezing a crystal of iron sulfide can change two of its unusual properties at the same time: its tiny magnetic signal and the way electricity moves through it. The result gives scientists a clearer picture of how a newly ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The latest TV show in the DC Cinematic Universe makes its series premiere on Aug. 16.
The big picture: ‘Lanterns’: Here’s Where to Watch the New DC... — could define this era of music.
Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers for the week of August 16, 2026: United States Switch 2 Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 – August 27 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Brigandine Abyss – August 27 – Amazon, Best Buy, Ga...
The big picture: Nintendo pre-order updates – August 16, 2026 –... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Gemmill also teases season three, er, a tiny bit.
The big picture: ‘The Pitt’ Showrunner Admits Season One’s Notoriety Amped... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
A Super Nintendo or PlayStation looked better on retro TVs than today's ultra-sharp displays, but why is there such a difference?
Why it matters: Here's why retro games look better on old... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Humans love dogs, but petting them can leave some people sneezing and wheezing. About 15% of the world's population lives with a dog allergy, which can increase the risk of hay fever and asthma. The main culprit is Can f 1, a protein found mainly in dog saliva. Right now, stay...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A new book tells the story — and revels in the lavish work — of couturier Jean Louis, the Da Vinci of Va Va Voom, who shaped some of the most memorable silhouettes in cinema
The big picture: The French Designer Behind the Sexiest Moments of... — is generating industry buzz.
Star Wars Zero Company takes place right at the end of The Clone Wars, my favorite period in Star Wars' huge timeline. That conflict begins with the Battle of Geonosis in Attack of the Clones and concludes with the deaths of the Separatist leaders in Revenge of the Sith, but a...
GameSpot reports: You Have Some Homework To Do To Make... — this signals what players want next.
The L.A. stadium concert marked Kahan’s biggest headlining performance to date.
The big picture: Noah Kahan Brings Out Chappell Roan for Surprise... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
2026's D23 was full of huge announcements, including "X-Men" casting, teases of Pixar sequels, a "Zootopia 3" announcement and more.
The big picture: D23 2026: Every movie and series announced and... — is one to watch for the industry.
Back when the game was seemingly 6v6, Sion had a beard, and the story revolved around "an antichrist of sorts."
PC Gamer reports: League of Legends YouTuber unearths the original investor... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
K-Pop boy band P1Harmony talks about what inspired the sound of their 9th mini-album ‘Unique’ and how much they love connecting with their fans on tour.
The big picture: P1Harmony Talks About What Inspired the Sound of... — is making waves across platforms.
On Friday, Amazon customers received an email alerting them to an update to the site's terms and conditions. Most notably, it stated that disputes would now be resolved through arbitration and said users agree to a class action waiver. Amazon framed this as a "fast and efficie...
Why it matters: Amazon is trying to crush class-action suits before... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Amid the row between Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch and former writer Stella Sacco after he said he'd have "been happy to replace" her with AI, the studio has finally added the AI disclaimer to Rideshare Stimulator's Steam page that had been conspicuously missing since t...
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this may set a new standard for the genre.
Over the years, Apple has only added more and more customization to iOS. First, we got all of the lock screen personalization back with iOS 16. That was followed up with icon color tinting in iOS 18, clear icons in iOS 26, and a full-on Liquid Glass slider in iOS 27. The iPhon...
9to5Mac reports: It’s time for iOS to have its own... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
In a statement, Springsteen called the former Creem editor “soulful, intelligent, heartfelt, opinionated, bruising and often fantastically argumentative”
Why it matters: Dave Marsh, Veteran Rock Critic and Bruce Springsteen... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The differences between the iPhone and Android show up when you connect them to your car, as well.
Engadget reports: Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay: What features set... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Multiple distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeted the Threema secure messaging service earlier this week, causing severe disruptions to communications. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this should prompt a review of your own security.
The new video also suggests their fifth record will be out before the end of the year The post Fontaines D.C. confirm new album title ‘Dopamine Chamber’ in cryptic teaser appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Fontaines D.C. confirm new album title ‘Dopamine Chamber’... — could define this era of music.
A new study from Murdoch University has found that the introduced plant disease Phytophthora dieback is indirectly hindering quendas in Western Australia's jarrah forests by reducing their habitat quality and consequently decreasing their digging activity. The paper, "Exotic P...
The big picture: Phytophthora dieback linked to habitat loss and lower... — advances our understanding of the world.
A trustee says due to California’s ‘slayer statute,’ Reiner is prevented from receiving the money to defend himself in case
The big picture: Nick Reiner Blocked From $1.5 Million Trust Fund... — could define this era of music.
Lamborghini's Revuelto SV is a limited-edition V12 hybrid with over 1,050 horsepower, a 2.4-second 0-to-100 kph time and a $741,172 starting price.
Why it matters: Lamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production... reflects a broader economic trend.
The legendary game designer guides us through the games on his PC.
The big picture: David Brevik, creator of Diablo, reveals the 'worst... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Dario Amodei is pushing back against the idea that he's been painting an overly pessimistic picture of AI.
TechCrunch reports: Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a... — this is one to watch for the industry.
The "severe" warning had advised people in England and Wales not to use fireworks The post Wembley Stadium criticised after The Weeknd fireworks display goes ahead hours after wildfire emergency alert appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Wembley Stadium criticised after The Weeknd fireworks display... shows where the music business is headed.
Matthew McConaughey has explained why he ultimately passed on playing Joel in HBO's The Last of Us – a role that, of course, went to Pedro Pascal instead. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura has addressed the newly announced Kingdom Hearts anime series directly for the first time, though he's giving away very little. Read more
Why it matters: Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura teases his role... could shake up the gaming landscape.
The new record ended a six-year wait after her last solo album 'Punisher' The post Phoebe Bridgers explains why ‘Lost Weekend’ took “forever” to make: “I didn’t love all parts of being away” appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Phoebe Bridgers explains why ‘Lost Weekend’ took “forever”... shows where the music business is headed.
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
The big picture: TechCrunch Mobility: The shifting flight path of electric... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
In it, the Three Caballeros will fight Bahamut. I'm kidding, but I can't imagine I'm that far off.
PC Gamer reports: The next big videogame TV adaptation is a... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of August 16, 2026. Nintendo Switch Online downtime has been on the docket for a bit. This week, that will finally be taking place. Two sessions are planned, which should wrap up by Tuesday / Wednesday. Below is the f...
Nintendo Everything reports: Nintendo maintenance schedule – August 16, 2026 –... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Time-reversal symmetry is an exotic behavior found in systems whose internal physics looks different when running forward versus backward in time. For some time, physicists have searched for this behavior in systems with almost no overall magnetization. Such phases are highly ...
The big picture: Strain flips Hall signal in altermagnetic manganese telluride,... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Use your smarts to locate enemies and meticulously plot firing solutions.
Why it matters: Iron Nest is the best 'Battleship' game I've... signals what players want next.
Trustees opposed Reiner's petition to access the $1.5 million trust fund because he is accused of killing his parents.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Tom Holland's superhero juggernaut collected $70 million domestically in its third weekend, alongside the debuts of 'The End of Oak Street' and 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie.'
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
Halloween: The Game will get a digital release in New Zealand after all, despite initially being lumped in with Australia's classification refusal. Read more
Why it matters: Halloween: The Game will get a digital release... may set a new standard for the genre.
Two renowned mathematicians, Timothy Gowers and Peter Sarnak, say large language models are good at combining known methods but lack the intuition for genuinely new mathematical ideas. The article Top mathematicians say LLMs are strong calculators but poor creative thinkers ap...
The Decoder reports: Top mathematicians say LLMs are strong calculators but... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.
Google's new LED feature on the Pixel 11 Pro models pays homage to classic notification LEDs, but so far it's subtle.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Let's look at how to use the Retro app, whether it's free and whether it can compete with other social media apps.
Why it matters: What is the Retro app for and how... could change how developers build software.
If you have a bunch of old CDs or DVDs lying around and want something quick and simple to access them, this external drive can get the job done for you for less than $30 while offering extra features that would make it useful in your day-to-day PC usage.
Tom's Hardware reports: This portable, external CD/DVD drive comes with a... — this could change how developers build software.
The musician played 27 songs at his sold-out The Great Divide tour stop in Pasadena, California on Saturday
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this could define this era of music.
A Chinese container vessel has set sail for Europe through the Arctic as part of a new weekly service on a route that cuts shipment times in half but that environmental groups warn could speed up the melting of polar ice.
Why it matters: Chinese ship sets off for Europe through Arctic,... opens new research frontiers.
Firefighters battled for a second day Sunday to contain a forest fire on the Greek Aegean island of Skyros, as the local mayor voiced hope it could soon be brought under control.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A new information-stealing malware called AmnesiaStealer, which targets macOS users via ClickFix attacks, includes a streaming module that allows the attacker to interactively control the victim's web browser. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: New AmnesiaStealer macOS malware hijacks browser sessions via... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.
Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch has apologised to Stella Sacco, the writer at the centre of the Rideshare Stimulator AI controversy, after publicly saying he'd have been "happy to replace her with AI". Read more
The big picture: Saber CEO Matthew Karch apologises to writer he... — signals what players want next.
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
BBC Business reports: Changing pubs into homes to be made harder... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Wiki Wormhole: We've rounded up some great ice breakers for your next party, including toast girls, joke mascots, and Dr. Seuss' boners.
The big picture: Toast, boners, and margarine haters all come together... — taps into what audiences want right now.
Make me use my noggin, please.
PC Gamer reports: Marvel Tōkon's simple but effective combo trials are... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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