Seoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea's Kim
Why it matters: Seoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump... reflects a broader economic trend.
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.
BBC Tech reports: Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
One country appears to be the best place to hedge market impact from severe El Niño shocks to global food supply chains, according to Bank of America.
Why it matters: Here’s the best place to hedge severe El... could affect investors and consumers alike.
David Krumholtz, who played Kor-El in this year’s “Supergirl” and appeared in “Oppenheimer” and “The Studio,” said on Threads Monday that he’s done with acting and ready to start a “new life.” However, he later deleted the posts that spoke of his frustration with getting jobs ...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Wildfires in the United States are getting bigger, and the season is getting longer, fueled by hotter and drier weather from climate change. Even when fires are hundreds of miles away, wildfire smoke can still harm people's health and create economic costs through air pollutio...
Phys.org reports: How does wildfire smoke affect the economy? — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Unitree Robotics shares rise 542% on their first day of trading in Shanghai
Why it matters: China’s backflipping robot maker Unitree pops 542% in... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Following opening arguments in the case against Meta, California Attorney General Bonta said the trial is not about extracting a massive payout.
Why it matters: California AG Bonta says case against Meta is... hints at where the money is moving.
Robin Williams’ three children have taken a step in the fight against AI slop using their father’s likeness by reactivating his Instagram account. The social media platform had been dormant since 2014, when the actor died. “As we recognize what would be our Dad’s 75th year, we...
Deadline reports: Robin Williams’ Kids Fight Against AI Slop Reactivating... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The Mexican singer-songwriter cited “unforeseen circumstances” that forced him to cancel seven dates on his headlining stateside trek.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
The big picture: Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election — demands attention beyond borders.
Griff Furst also mentioned the actress's on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s presence when he would visit the filming set.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘A Breed Apart’ Director Recalls Hayden Panettiere’s “Dark”... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The Beijing-based company LandSpace landed its Zhuque-3 rocket this evening (Aug. 18), notching a huge milestone for commercial Chinese spaceflight.
Space.com reports: Touchdown! Private Chinese rocket aces landing on 2nd-ever... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
On Tuesday, Pixel Watch 1 owners encountered a Google Health error message about needing to update their wearable. Google has confirmed that this was a bug and that the original device remains supported.
Why it matters: Pixel Watch 1 not losing Google Health sleep,... reshapes the tech landscape.
Large earthquakes can dramatically reshape mountain landscapes by triggering thousands of landslides and rapidly accelerating erosion. However, the reasons why some mountain regions experience intense, long-lasting erosion after large earthquakes while others show only limited...
Why it matters: Topography controls how mountains respond to large earthquakes could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
ABC has been pushing back on FCC for several months now, but on Tuesday, it filed a First Amendment lawsuit, claiming that the agency’s regulatory actions and investigations were part of a Trump administration effort to punish it for its speech. The lawsuit goes through a narr...
The big picture: Five Standout Claims In ABC’s First Amendment Lawsuit... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
"Y'all hating on the song [but we] love the song," the rapper shared on Instagram Live.
Billboard reports: Cardi B Is Team KATSEYE, Clapping Back at... — this shows where the music business is headed.
"I so deeply wish this wasn’t the end for you," wrote Duff in her poignant tribute
Rolling Stone reports: Hilary Duff Shares Memories of Hayden Panettiere as... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Nintendo just announced the latest update for Splatoon 3, which is version 11.3.0. It will be out tomorrow in North America and early Thursday in Europe. We previously reported that the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica would be added as part of a Splatoon Raiders tie-in. Aside from...
The big picture: Splatoon 3 11.3.0 update announced, patch notes — could shake up the gaming landscape.
PikPok is planning Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days for Nintendo Switch 2, the studio has announced. The game will launch in March 2027 along with the full 1.0 version. Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days is a zombie shelter survival game. Players will lead a band of desperate surv...
The big picture: Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days announced for... — may set a new standard for the genre.
Social media, music, religion-focused apps and other online spiritual content have become popular ways for adolescents to find comfort and connection—and explore ideas related to faith, religion and spirituality, according to a new report from the Center for Scholars & Storyte...
Why it matters: Digital spirituality grows, but young people still rely... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
In the first purported "near-autonomous" attack on a nation-state, a Chinese-language operator used a complex AI framework to target and compromise government agencies, likely in Taiwan.
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
If Madonna wins, she’ll establish a new record for the longest span of video of the year wins: 28 years.
The big picture: Who Should Win Video of the Year at... — is making waves across platforms.
The retro video game comes a couple of weeks before his collab album with George Clinton drops.
Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
A judge cited the First Amendment to end a case claiming Gaga's album name represented a “blatant disregard” for an existing line of Mayhem surfboards.
Billboard reports: Lady Gaga Defeats Lawsuit That Claimed ‘Mayhem’ Album... — this shows where the music business is headed.
It's conventional wisdom in the business world: Premium customers get a pass to the front of the line. Think airports or amusement parks. But new research from the University of Michigan finds the best approach—at least in the realm of data processing services—may be placing t...
The big picture: Premium customer, quickest service? Not so fast, at... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The veteran and in-demand star, who recently starred in 'Supergirl,' is "fed up" with Hollywood: "There was a time when being competitive and self-involved really served my pursuit. That time has passed."
The big picture: David Krumholtz Says He’s Retiring from Acting in... — could reshape the box office conversation.
A judge said two sisters cannot sue the Eusexua artist because they "let their claims lie fallow for at least a decade."
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
John Irvin, the British director of “Hamburger Hill,” the “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” miniseries and 1981’s “Ghost Story,” died Aug. 11. He was 86. His producers confirmed he died at the home of his sister-in-law in the U.K. The award-winning director’s career spanned severa...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Taeyong reveals what his most underrated song is at KCON LA 2026 and what he would want fans to say to him at KCON LA 2027.
Billboard reports: Taeyong Reveals What His Most Underrated Song Is... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Hewitt took to Instagram to share her sweet connection to Dean's music with her daughter.
Billboard reports: Elsie Hewitt Thanks ‘Baby Daddy’ Pete Davidson for... — this could define this era of music.
All living cells need energy, and most generate it through respiration, a series of chemical reactions normally confined to the cell membrane. Because this machinery takes up space, a cell's energy-generating capacity has long been thought to depend on how much membrane it can...
Why it matters: Some bacteria build internal 'power cables' to extend... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Since Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox in 2019, the clamor for a new X-Men movie has been loud, and Marvel inches closer every day to delivery on their latest installment in a growing universe. With several actors and actresses reprising their X-Men roles in Avengers: ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Harvard Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to families who alleged the school mishandled the donated remains of loved ones.
BBC World reports: Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager... — this affects international relations.
Disney and ABC sued the federal government Tuesday, accusing it of violating Disney's free speech rights, a response to threats over Jimmy Kimmel, "The View," and ABC News.
The big picture: Disney and ABC Pushing Back on the Trump... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
The global community should work to establish an array of new international legal rules to protect the health of fish stocks, new research says. Rather than one set of laws covering all possible maritime sustainability issues, there should be a range of different rules, each w...
Why it matters: New set of international rules needed to protect... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Kweichow Moutai's half-year report showed a rare drop in net profit, following the first annual drop on record.
Why it matters: What Chinese liquor maker Moutai's slump says about... hints at where the money is moving.
TXT talks about their new Japanese “Setsuna Hanabi,” performing their older songs at KCON LA 2026 and what they think about performing for their international fans at KCON LA 2026.
The big picture: TXT Talks About Their New Japanese Single “Setsuna... — taps into a cultural moment.
Polaroid turned Pikachu, Sylveon and the Poke Ball into instant cameras because slapping Pokemon on things remains an excellent business model.
Why it matters: Polaroid Put Pikachu on a $100 Camera Because... is one to watch for the industry.
To commercialize quantum computing, manufacturers need high-quality superconducting materials for microchips, but they also require a reliable, sustainable nanofabrication process. Tantalum is a corrosion-resistant metal that meets the first criterion but not the second. That'...
The big picture: Krypton gas emerges as a new ingredient for... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Many New York City eighth-graders—particularly those from underserved communities—aren't applying to academically competitive high schools where they could succeed, according to new Cornell research.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, examined the ideological stance of large language models—artificial intelligence systems trained to understand and generate human language—and discovered that when informed of a user's...
The big picture: Artificial intelligence acts as an 'ideological chameleon' and... — advances our understanding of the world.
The 23-year-old Canadian actor digs into booking the Prime Video YA series and how he made the jump to English-speaking roles.
The big picture: For Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, Everyday on ‘Sterling Point‘ Was... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
As countries take more responsibility for their own defense and nuclear states step back from arms-control commitments, the question of proliferation arises.
The big picture: Nukes all around? A fraying U.S. nuclear umbrella... — hints at where the money is moving.
President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday proposed a rule change that would open 44 million acres (68,750 square miles) of wild, undisturbed forest for road construction and logging.
The big picture: US moves to open vast tracts of pristine... — opens new research frontiers.
Every cell in the body contains essentially the same DNA, yet a brain cell behaves differently from a muscle cell or an immune cell. The difference lies largely in how each cell reads its genetic instructions.
Why it matters: Largest catalog yet of how human cells read... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Seth Rudetsky thought Nikki Glaser wanted him on her podcast. Bruce Vilanch thought Terry Gross wanted him on hers. Both were targets of a hoax.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Inside the Fake Celebrity Podcast Scam Fooling Hollywood — this is generating industry buzz.
Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.
BBC Business reports: 'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why... — this may shift market dynamics.
Nick Stahl and Mena Suvari costar in the Locarno-premiering film, produced by Luc Besson and directed by Peter Brunner.
Why it matters: ‘Down the Arm of God’ Review: Caleb Landry... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Scientists have found evidence that a colossal cliff stretching thousands of kilometers across ancient North America may have exposed the heart of the Grand Canyon nearly a billion years before it was carved by the Colorado River.
The big picture: Lost 'mega-escarpment' across ancient USA may explain Grand... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Work intensity is significantly higher under poor line managers, according to new research led by Bayes Business School (City St George's, University of London) that could have strong implications for global occupational health and productivity. The study is published in the I...
Phys.org reports: New study links bad bosses with greater work... — this advances our understanding of the world.
The Estate of Marilyn Monroe continues to unveil authorized merchandise and brand collaborations for her centennial celebration.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
We’ve known for awhile that The Binding of Isaac Repentance has been planned for Nintendo Switch 2, but we now have a proper release date. Nicalis has announced that it’s set for release on November 19, 2026. Note that this will be available as The Binding of Isaac Repentance ...
Why it matters: The Binding of Isaac: Repentance + Online gets... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The actress, who died at age 36, originated the role of Kirby Reed in 2011's 'Scream 4' and reprised the fan-favorite character in 2023’s 'Scream VI.'
Why it matters: Neve Campbell and ‘Scream’ Stars Pay Tribute to... signals where Hollywood is headed.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1887 on August 19 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1887 on... shows where the music business is headed.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1165 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 19 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 19 — could define this era of music.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for August 19 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — this is making waves across platforms.
NASA has released a report recommending an initial health standard for the Martian dust that astronauts could inhale during future missions. Although sending people to Mars is still years away, NASA needs to establish safety limits now. Spacecraft, spacesuits and crew habitats...
The big picture: Mars attacks: How much dust from the red... — opens new research frontiers.
Robert Clivillés claims rapper Williams has been making money off the group's name without permission
The big picture: C+C Music Factory Founder Sues Freedom Williams in... — could define this era of music.
The Fairphone 6 Plus costs $650 and ships with Android 16 as its operating system.
CNET reports: Fairphone’s Repairable Smartphones Debut in the US With... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Astronomers have uncovered a previously underexplored population of faint, rapidly fading remnant radio galaxies, offering new insights into what happens after supermassive black holes stop powering their enormous radio jets.
The big picture: Dying radio galaxies suggest a shorter, more dynamic... — opens new research frontiers.
ChatGPT for Teens includes a number of educational features and applies age-appropriate safeguards, OpenAI said.
The big picture: OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Teens experience with... — hints at where the money is moving.
Rockstar's massive open-world game has leaked once again and revealed some new details in the process
Kotaku reports: All The New Details We Spotted In The... — this signals what players want next.
After over four decades in video games, developer Warren Specter is retiring from the industry. But as Specter moves towards the door, he wants to make sure that the team behind his 2010 game Epic Mickey gets their due for bringing one of Walt Disney's earliest creations back ...
GameSpot reports: Epic Mickey Brought An Icon Back To Disney,... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Hayden Panettiere was a seasoned professional by the time she auditioned for “Heroes” at the age of 16. But unlike many actors who start working as kids, Hayden had no sense of jaded child actor quality to her. Although confident in her abilities, she was still guileless, swee...
Why it matters: ‘Heroes’ Creator Tim Kring Pays Tribute to Hayden... signals where Hollywood is headed.
For all that day-to-day weather forecasts have improved, it remains a challenge to forecast events that might happen once in 1,000 years—like the deadliest heat waves.
The big picture: How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
While electronic devices have become an integral part of everyday life, the consumption of critical raw materials and energy demand associated with their production continue to rise. According to the European Commission's European Green Deal, Europe aims to become climate-neut...
Phys.org reports: Sustainable medical electronics can reduce environmental impact by... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too.
Ars Technica reports: "Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying... — this could change how developers build software.
Reunions all around for Felicia Day these days: Amid a massive fundraiser for a movie reunion of her series “The Guild,” Day is reteaming with longtime friend and collaborator Wil Wheaton for a new kind of board game TV series. Launching as fan-unlocked content tied to “The Gu...
Variety reports: Felicia Day, Wil Wheaton on New Tabletop Gaming... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Recent advances in our understanding of human evolution challenge the way we currently name and classify our ancestors, according to new research from Monash University. The study, published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology, argues that we need a rethink and ...
Why it matters: Rethinking how we name and classify our human... opens new research frontiers.
Seed Sparkle Lab has come out with a launch trailer for Starsand Island, its cozy, anime-inspired life sim. Nintendo Switch 2 owners can experience the 1.0 release, featuring online multiplayer for up to four players, expanded relationship content, character interactions, and ...
Why it matters: Starsand Island launch trailer – cozy, anime-inspired life... signals what players want next.
The longtime actor, who starred on 'Southland' and 'Animal Kingdom' before winning a guest acting Emmy for the first season — and landing a best supporting actor Emmy nom for the second season — of 'The Pitt,' also confirms that he is directing another episode of the show for ...
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Canadian government recently introduced AI for All, a national artificial intelligence strategy that has two focuses: building trust and creating opportunity.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have found that most coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific may struggle to grow fast enough to keep pace with accelerating sea-level rise. Their study found that 76% of the reef sites surveyed do not have the...
Phys.org reports: Study suggests three-quarters of Indo-Pacific coral reefs could... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.
The big picture: The Indian activist jailed after taking on a... — has global implications.
Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.
Ars Technica reports: Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Cursor, known for its AI Code Editor, is launching a new code-hosting platform to rival developers' long preferred favorite, GitHub.
Why it matters: Cursor capitalizes on GitHub frustration, launches rival hosting... reshapes the tech landscape.
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
BBC Tech reports: Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Walmart is offering up some new deals, discounts and special offers right now, including a way to get a Peacock streaming subscription for free. While Walmart is touting its back to school deals right now, the retailer is also offering access to its Walmart+ membership program...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Horror master Clive Barker is set to release the new “Library of the Dead” anthology project Aug. 18 exclusively on Kickstarter. The three-book horror anthology consists of three books: “Fear Eternal,” “Pyres of Bedlam” and “Dark Descents.” The project is collectively a spirit...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
The Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine was destroyed on June 6, 2023. The event unleashed a catastrophic flood that forced thousands of residents to evacuate their communities as water levels rose 10 feet (3 meters) above normal.
Phys.org reports: Rare satellite data reveal major limits in flood... — this opens new research frontiers.
Ken Corday, the executive producer of “Days of Our Lives,” knew John Oliver needed to make an appearance on his series. The host of the Emmy-winning HBO series “Last Week Tonight” publicly declared his desire to star in a soap opera during a March episode of his talk show, and...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Hayden Panettiere “stuck up for background actors when they were mistreated” on the “Heroes” set and “knew every crew member’s name,” her co-star Sendhil Ramamurthy lovingly remembered in a social media tribute to the late actor. Panettiere died on Aug. 16 at the age of 36. “H...
Why it matters: Hayden Panettiere ‘Stuck Up for Background Actors When... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The man who helped give us Ultima Underworld, System Shock, Deus Ex, and Epic Mickey is riding off into the sunset.
PC Gamer reports: Industry legend Warren Spector is retiring: 'I'm feeling... — this signals what players want next.
The move to repeal the ‘roadless rule’ would pave the way for road construction and logging in nearly 45 million acres of untouched back country.
Why it matters: Trump Administration Moves to Allow Logging in Pristine... advances our understanding of the world.
Through sheer determination, Neena Nizar has become the first patient in a clinical trial testing a treatment for her disease — one so rare it affects just 30 people worldwide.
Why it matters: How One Woman With a Very Rare Disease... opens new research frontiers.
NTE players in China spotted the watermark for a free version of the Doubao AI software on the artwork for a seahorse in the game's new update
Kotaku reports: Neverness To Everness Devs Forget To Remove Watermark... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Quantum communication promises many advantages over today's standard technologies, including absolutely secure transmission of large amounts of data. However, it requires single photons—and generating them is very difficult. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (T...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
A new study shows that fewer children had encounters with the U.S. child welfare system in the years before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and that this decline continued over the following years.
The big picture: Before COVID-19, children's likelihood of coming in contact... — advances our understanding of the world.
After a TikToker went viral for her videos with Disneyland’s Peter Pan, the internet is asking one question: Should the characters be left to the kids?
The big picture: When Magic Turns Into Mayhem: Former Cast Members... — could define this era of music.
Save 50% on the GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable for $24.99 and get fast charging, universal connectors, data transfer and built-in travel tools.
The big picture: Keep your gadgets charged with this 100W 8-in-1... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Learn how to use Claude and ChatGPT for project planning, scheduling, risk management and other project management tasks for $19.99.
Mashable reports: Get 6 hours of Claude and ChatGPT project... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
This year, an unprecedented number of genre and fantasy shows broke into the Emmys race, including “Widow’s Bay,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” “It: Welcome to Derry,” “Fallout,” “Spider-Noir” and “Alien: Earth,” which were all recognized across multiple below-the-line cat...
Variety reports: How ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ ‘Fallout’... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Why it matters: 9to5Mac Daily: August 18, 2026 – iOS 27... reshapes the tech landscape.
A thing that always tickles me in a particular way is when a game takes a beloved mechanic from an iconic game that doesn't technically exist. By not existing I'm talking about something like wavedashing in Super Smash Bros. Melee. You can't play that game professionally witho...
The big picture: Clipmatrix is a Counter-Strike-like, bunny hopping, platforming romp... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter images reveal fresh moon crater from SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, testing impact prediction tools.
Why it matters: NASA: SpaceX rocket crash made basketball court-size moon... signals a shift in how we use technology.
EXCLUSIVE: If Queen Flossie left you wanting more on Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Leslie Grossman will be back to reprise the role in the new prequel Power: Origins. Grossman will recur in the new prequel series, which picks up after the events of the Raising Kanan series fi...
The big picture: Leslie Grossman Joins ‘Power: Origins’, Returning As ‘Raising... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
You've heard of gig workers, freelancers and temporary employees. But do you know about marginal workers? Accounting for about one in six U.S. jobs, it's a huge category of people who are going nowhere fast in the workplace—and don't really have much say about that.
Why it matters: How 35% of US employees are left on... opens new research frontiers.
Between Aug. 11–12, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) captured a series of images of a new crater on the moon. The crater formed Aug. 5, when a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage impacted the surface following its Jan. 2025 launch of the Firefly Blue Ghost 1 mission.
Why it matters: NASA's LRO images Falcon 9 crater on moon,... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Ahead of the start of developer verification next month, Google is now rolling out Android’s “advanced” flow for sideloading.
9to5Google reports: Google ‘gradually’ rolling out Android’s ‘advanced’ sideloading ahead... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
NVIDIA has released TensorRT Model Connect (TRTMC) in public preview, an Apache-2.0 project that takes a supported Hugging Face or local checkpoint to end-to-end TensorRT inference in two commands, with no intermediate ONNX export. The build emits a versioned .bundle artifact ...
The big picture: NVIDIA Releases TensorRT Model Connect in Public Preview:... — pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
The country crooner also claimed it wasn't Twin Temple's Satanic imagery that made him remove them from his tour dates. Charley Crockett Says He “Lost a Lot of Respect” For Jack White After Satanic Doo-Wop Group Controversy Travis Bland
The big picture: Charley Crockett Says He “Lost a Lot of... — taps into a cultural moment.
For my entire life, sports games have lived under the shadow of a particular criticism: "same game, different year." It was never literally true, of course, but has often reasonably captured the sentiments of millions of players who jump into annualized sports sims year after ...
GameSpot reports: It’s Time To Accept Madden Is Good Again — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
A reworking of the spacecraft’s power systems could extend the nearly 50-year-old Voyagers’ exploration of interstellar space into the early 2030s.
The big picture: How NASA Engineers Are Keeping the Voyagers Alive — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A benign but invasive canine oral cancer is often mistaken for a similar malignant one, leading to misdiagnoses in close to a third of cases. But a new diagnostic tool can now distinguish between the two, according to a new study that also identified a promising FDA-approved d...
The big picture: Existing drug could treat invasive canine oral tumors — advances our understanding of the world.
A new study found that people's beliefs about the harmfulness of an illegal substance are stronger predictors of support for both punishment and court-mandated treatment than beliefs about who is to blame.
Why it matters: Drug policies should communicate drug safety over user... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
California lawmakers are closing in on a deal to help film producers who are facing new limits on their ability to monetize production tax credits. The agreement falls short of the entertainment industry’s goal of a full exemption from a $5 million annual cap on corporate tax ...
The big picture: California Lawmakers Near Deal to Address Impact of... — could reshape the box office conversation.
A new AI framework, known as SHIC-XE, has been developed to detect signs of pain in horses from video analysis while providing stable, anatomically consistent explanations for its decisions. The framework was developed by an international team of researchers led by Dr. Marcelo...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
"Our message is not that we're coming after jobs," Rillet CEO Nicolas Kopp told Fortune. "That's just not correct."
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
Many materials, both living and engineered, are powered from within. Scientists have thoroughly investigated how such 'active' materials operate, but so far, mostly in circumstances where the curvature of the environment does not play a role. In research published in Physical ...
The big picture: Curved surfaces reshape active materials, localizing vibrations near... — advances our understanding of the world.
Jeanie Buss's lawyer says she has not agreed to sell the team and that any vote suggesting the Buss family is selling "would be and is void."
Why it matters: Lakers governor Jeanie Buss says siblings cannot sell... signals changing business strategies.
Tripwire sees preservation as a responsibility.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
A lack of technical details could make it hard for organizations running self-managed GitLab versions to detect potential exploitation of CVE-2026-19478.
Dark Reading reports: Critical GitLab Zero-Click Flaw Poses Mitigation Challenges — this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
A tray of bloody oysters, served during the middle of an international crisis, was the key to unlocking relationships that changed the dynamic of The Diplomat. In the scene, two couples are ruminating on the events of the day, including the President of the United States debat...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Deimos, the smaller and outermost of Mars' two moons, is roughly oval in shape and has a deep depression at its south pole. Unlike its heavily scarred sister moon, Phobos, Deimos is covered by a loose layer of dust and rubble—a so-called regolith layer—which gives it a smoothe...
The big picture: A single asteroid impact may explain the appearance... — opens new research frontiers.
Anthropic’s Claude AI can now take a huge step in your email inbox, with the ability to not only interact with Gmail, but send emails on your behalf without asking you first.
The big picture: Claude can now send emails in Gmail, even... — could change how developers build software.
From creator R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt highlights the challenges U.S. frontline healthcare professionals face through the lens of the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s emergency department. In a real-time, hour-by-hour format, audiences see the medical cases and th...
Why it matters: ‘The Pitt’ Production Designer Nina Ruscio Talks Expanding... could reshape the box office conversation.
Until recently, an octopus was not the most obvious choice to co-star with Sally Field. Looking at her career thus far, one might immediately think of her alongside Julia Roberts and Shirley MacLaine in Steel Magnolias, or those Oscar-winning turns opposite Beau Bridges in Nor...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Beth Behrs (The Neighborhood, 2 Broke Girls) has joined the cast of ABC’s Shifting Gears for the upcoming third season. She will guest star as Dr. Johnson, a beautiful emergency room doctor who treats Riley (Kat Dennings) for a back injury. Behrs will reunite with Dennings on ...
Why it matters: Beth Behrs Joins ABC’s ‘Shifting Gears’ For Season... signals where Hollywood is headed.
As any chief executive knows, the strongest brands are rarely destroyed by their competitors. This principle applies to nations as well.
Why it matters: The U.S. built its brand by attracting the... signals changing business strategies.
At WWDC 2021, Apple announced support for storing your driver’s license in Apple Wallet on iPhone. At the time, Apple touted this as the last step before you can be “fully free of your physical wallet.” Here are the states where support for the Apple Wallet driver’s license fe...
The big picture: Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to these states... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Fixed income market watchers ascribe a run that began in June to a number of variables.
The big picture: U.S. government debt yields are surging at a... — signals changing business strategies.
He also worked on ‘Zoot Suit,’ ‘L.A. Story,’ ‘A Simple Twist of Fate,’ ‘Northern Exposure’ and ‘The Larry Sanders Show.’
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
Update, 7:49 p.m. ET: All issues are now marked as resolved. The original story follows below. Apple’s System Status page confirms that consumers and developers are currently experiencing issues accessing some of its services. Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
A manifesto threatens to target not just the GTA 6 makers, but everyone who violates Cyberleek's "three commandments."
Why it matters: Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker says they won't... may set a new standard for the genre.
The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".
BBC Business reports: Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to... — this signals changing business strategies.
Since portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.
Why it matters: DOJ’s probe into Andreessen Horowitz over board seats... could change how developers build software.
Spotify is introducing two new features this week including a “Running Mode” that can automatically match songs and playlists to the pace of your workout, as well as “User Notes” which let you leave notes throughout your library to refer to later.
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Comcast launched Xfinity Shield today, a new home protection platform that includes a feature to turn routers into motion sensors. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: Comcast just turned millions of Xfinity routers into... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Long-dated fixed income hit their highest level in almost two decades amid a worsening U.S. fiscal situation and persistently higher inflation.
CNBC reports: 30-year Treasury yield tops 5.33%, new 19-year high,... — this signals changing business strategies.
GNOME is finally catching up to other desktop environments, thanks to Aura Glass, a fluid, modern desktop inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass.
Why it matters: I tested GNOME's glassy new look - and... is one to watch for the industry.
Yeah, it's happened again: some GTA 6 bits appear to have leaked. I'm not going to link to any of them for I hope obvious reasons, as well as the fact I don't want John Rockstar to send me an email wagging their virtual finger at me. But, having seen them, they do seem to be l...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: GTA 6 footage once again appears to leak... — this signals what players want next.
Welcome to episode 41 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Ben Schoon joins Will to discuss the future of Pixel, as Google’s Pixel 11 attempts to bridge the gap between always-accessible AI assistant and a more minimalist, digital wellbeing-friendly experience. Th...
Why it matters: The Sideload 041: A vision of Pixels to... reshapes the tech landscape.
Two legit-seeming clips and a world map are out there, if you know where to look.
Why it matters: GTA 6 gameplay leaked ahead of its new... could change how developers build software.
Amodei took to social media to defend his approach to regulation and his discussion of AI risks following criticism from investor Gavin Baker.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
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