I watched "Spa Weekend" and realized that the genre it’s in — the high-concept movie with the concept in the title, the comedy that puts out a vibe of "Look, I’m crass and dumb and obvious! And that’s why you like me!" — may be entering its twilight zone.
Why it matters: ‘Spa Weekend’ Review: Leslie Mann and Isla Fisher... signals where Hollywood is headed.
At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
Why it matters: Russian double-tap drone strike kills 16 in Ukrainian... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Michael Polansky — better known publicly as Lady Gaga's partner and a former top deputy to Sean Parker — has quietly spent years building an AI-driven startup that keeps living human skin tissue alive for weeks outside the body to discover new skincare compounds, and is only n...
TechCrunch reports: Michael Polansky is training an AI model on... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Billboard is summing up the key moments from the first week of the epic murder trial over the hip-hop legend's 1996 killing.
The big picture: Tupac Murder Trial Week 1 Recap: An ‘Act... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture.
The big picture: U.S. Cuts Colorado River Water for Arizona, California... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).
Why it matters: Japanese space tech startup Letara expands beyond satellite... reshapes the tech landscape.
"Authorities have confirmed that the collision that occurred ahead of our bus resulted in a fatality," said the band in a statement
Why it matters: Buckcherry Members ‘Unharmed’ After Tour Bus Involved in... could define this era of music.
After weeks of speculation about Gavin Newsom’s true position on Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery and the antitrust suit filed a coalition of state attorneys general, the outgoing governor of California finally weighed in publicly today. His commen...
Deadline reports: Paramount & State AGs Settlement Talks Set For... — this is generating industry buzz.
Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.
The big picture: 'We have more work to do', says Canada... — affects international relations.
The Marvel actor is highlighting that Larry Ellison's tech giant Oracle played a role in the Israel-Gaza war. Paramount says his remarks are "a bridge too far."
Hollywood Reporter reports: Mark Ruffalo Links Paramount to Oracle’s Israeli Military... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Paramount Skydance representatives are expected to meet on Monday with the California Attorney General’s office to discuss a potential settlement of the states’ antitrust case, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Paramount has been pushing hard for a deal to ...
Why it matters: Paramount and State A.G. to Meet Monday to... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
"What is needed now is not a public relations operation. What is needed is justice (delivered by an independent authority) for Hind and for all the victims of the genocide in Gaza," Kaouther Ben Hania, who helmed the Oscar-nominated docudrama, said, dismissing the criminal pro...
Why it matters: ‘Voice of Hind Rajab’ Director Slams Israeli Military... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Paramount has come out swinging against a Friday screed from Mark Ruffalo, in which the award-winning actor accused moguls David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.” A spokesperson for the David Ellison-run enterprise sa...
Why it matters: Paramount Slams Mark Ruffalo Merger Attack as ‘Antisemitic,’... is generating industry buzz.
The Microsoft Xbox Special Edition console price has leaked, revealing an unpleasantly high price.
CNET reports: Xbox Series X Special Edition Pricing Confirms 2026... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Open-ear earbuds are a growing category — these are the best options we've tested, ranging from workout headphones to everyday earbuds
Why it matters: The 9 Best Open-Ear Earbuds of 2026, Tried... is making waves across platforms.
The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures.
Why it matters: How this 1960s ex-council house is managing to... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The Brooklyn rapper is trying to make rap music that's positive and is working on a new project.
Why it matters: Fivio Foreign Pivots to Christian Rap, But Don’t... is making waves across platforms.
The e-commerce company's hardware price hikes follow similar moves by Apple, Dell, and Microsoft Xbox.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
Users who rely on ChatGPT for quick visual searches can now add photos to a conversation more quickly with a new gesture. Here’s how.
Why it matters: ChatGPT’s iPhone app gets a handy shortcut to... signals a shift in how we use technology.
OpenAI has a new feature that allows its AI chatbot to read your texts and write new ones.
The big picture: ChatGPT Can Take Over Your iMessages. But Do... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Jason Bateman is this year’s Emmy overachiever, nominated for lead limited series actor and limited series directing on Netflix’s “Black Rabbit,” and as both supporting actor and executive producer on another limited series, HBO Max’s “DTF St. Louis.” So where does the multi-h...
Variety reports: Emmy Overachiever Jason Bateman on Whether He Considers... — this is generating industry buzz.
The new season of the English Premier League is almost ready to kick off, and with it comes another annual cycle of the national game. Each August brings hope and expectation for supporters, with an opportunity to start anew. But rather than excited anticipation, frustration, ...
Why it matters: Soccer ticket crackdowns and price hikes are excluding... advances our understanding of the world.
With a new trilogy playing out in the Evil Dead franchise, Bruce Campbell is eliminating any confusion about his future as Ash. On Thursday, the actor famous for originating the role of Ash in Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror cult classic reiterated that he’s retired from playing the r...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The California governor said he was concerned about the state's reputation and added that he takes CEO David Ellison's threat to move companies out of California “seriously.”
Hollywood Reporter reports: Gavin Newsom Says Paramount Settlement Talks Happening in... — this is generating industry buzz.
The increased security measures following the 2022 hack didn't stop another major leak of GTA 6 gameplay.
PC Gamer reports: Rockstar employees frustrated by GTA 6 leaks, though... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
A new face is coming to Chicago Fire for Season 15. Matthew Daddario is set to join the upcoming season as a firefighter candidate, Deadline has confirmed. New series regular Da’Vinchi, whose character is the same rank, shared a photo from set on Thursday, August 20, teasing t...
The big picture: ‘Chicago Fire’ Adds Matthew Daddario For Season 15 — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
"We probably need another site that's capable of heavy and super heavy launch capability."
The big picture: Trump's space transportation policy calls for new spaceport... — reshapes the tech landscape.
August 18: City Connection is making Ninja Baseball League-Man: Bases Loaded for Nintendo Switch 2, the company has announced. The title’s launch is confirmed for December 10, 2026. Ninja Baseball League-Man: Bases Loaded marks the return of Irem’s arcade beat ’em up game. The...
Why it matters: Ninja Baseball League-Man: Bases Loaded announced for Nintendo... is generating hype in the community.
On this week's episode of IndieWire's "Screen Talk" podcast, we analyze the latest developments in the Warnermount antitrust lawsuit and review "The Rivals of Amziah King."
Bottom line from IndieWire: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: This weekend belongs to Sony, or at least the top two spots at the box office do, with Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘s fourth frame of $35 million at 4,006 sites and Blumhouse/Atomic Monster/Stage 6’s Insidious: Out of the Further opening t...
Why it matters: Sony Double Feature At The B.O.: ‘Spider-Man: Brand... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Department of Justice said Friday it has secured a $400 million settlement in its Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act case against TikTok. After filing a complaint in 2024, the DOJ said today it has resolved litigation with TikTok, ByteDance and affiliated entities ov...
Deadline reports: TikTok To Pay $400M In Justice Department Settlement... — this is generating industry buzz.
Cheap energy, abundant land, and proximity to Beijing have turned a city in Inner Mongolia into a crucial hub for data centers.
Why it matters: The Unlikely Place at the Center of China’s... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Stuart Price rework of "Love Sensation" with Kylie Minogue — unveiled at WorldPride Amsterdam — took the song to No. 1 a second time.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Madonna Tops U.K. Dance Charts a Record Fifth... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The five largest GPU neoclouds now run on very different models. CoreWeave and Nebius report to the SEC; Lambda and Crusoe are private and heading toward IPOs; Groq rebuilt itself as an inference cloud after licensing its LPU technology to NVIDIA. This comparison checks each p...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has gone through the typical torture test of JerryRigEverything and, while it faired better than last year, Google still has work to do.
9to5Google reports: Pixel 11 Pro Fold still doesn’t survive bend... — this could change how developers build software.
Zach Hickerson tells TMZ he and Brian Hickerson performed CPR on the actor after finding her unconscious in a Greenville, South Carolina, Airbnb.
Why it matters: Hayden Panettiere’s Boyfriend Gave Her Narcan Before Death,... is generating industry buzz.
A group of Hollywood filmmakers, executives and actors has spent the last three years secretly meeting with Silicon Valley executives to try to address a simmering issue in the industry: how to define where AI is useful in the context of a human-controlled creative process. Th...
The big picture: Secret Hollywood Group’s AI Plan Focuses on Defining... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Vice President JD Vance joined Sen. Jon Husted and other GOP leaders at a Middletown, Ohio, steel plant, as data center fears loom.
CNBC reports: As GOP warns data centers put Ohio Senate... — this may shift market dynamics.
A Chinese agency says the two recalls affecting some 3 million vehicles can mostly be fixed by over-the-air updates—but they will also require physical warning stickers and camera-related updates.
Why it matters: Tesla’s Door Handles Lead to Its Biggest Recall... is one to watch for the industry.
Anthropic forbids its Claude models from generating sexually explicit content. But a series of tests conducted by TechCrunch found that it didn't take much to get past the restriction.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this is one to watch for the industry.
The jury also heard Keffe claim in a 2009 police interview that alleged gunman Orlando Anderson “peed on his hands” after the shooting to wash away gunpowder
Why it matters: Tupac Jurors See Keffe D’s First Public Interview... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1890 on August 22 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1890 on... — shows where the music business is headed.
There’s no doubt that 2026 will go down as a milestone year for the growth in popularity of vertical media content in the U.S. The sector is booming but still incredibly diffuse. That will change as microdramas and other formats proliferate and generate more advertising, subsc...
Why it matters: Vertical Media on Track to Generate $150 Billion... is generating industry buzz.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1168 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 22 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 22 — is making waves across platforms.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for August 22 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — could define this era of music.
The reality TV veteran and businesswoman speaks about executive producing her inner circle, the moments when she "regretted doing any of this," what's next for 'Khloé in Wonder Land' and the October premiere of 'The Kardashians' season eight, exclusively confirmed to The Holly...
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
One suspect is in custody, and police have said they are still investigating if the attack was motivated by hate.
BBC World reports: Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh... — this could reshape the global order.
No stranger to controversy over the past several years, the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants have just landed in another. Less than a week before the competitions were set to air on The CW, the network has pulled both from the schedule. It’s not clear why, but in a brief st...
Deadline reports: Miss USA & Miss Teen USA Pageants Dropped... — this is generating industry buzz.
UPDATED with Paramount’s response: As Mayor Karen Bass shows her support for the Paramount-Warner Bros merger, Mark Ruffalo is continuing to fight the acquisition. On Friday, the 4x Oscar nominee called out the Ellisons ties to Oracle, sharing a video of the tech company’s exe...
Deadline reports: Paramount Accuses Mark Ruffalo Of Being “Antisemitic” After... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The Compton rapper alludes to Kendrick & Drake's beef multiple times on The Documentary III, but claims he's not throwing shots.
Why it matters: The Game Responds to Allegations That He Takes... is making waves across platforms.
Nvidia continues to pour money into data center development — just as AI data centers bring lots of money into Nvidia.
Why it matters: Nvidia partners with data center developer Cloverleaf is one to watch for the industry.
The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.
Bottom line from BBC Tech: this could change how developers build software.
Beef prices in the U.S have soared in 2026 due to a reduction in the nation's cattle herd.
CNBC reports: Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Walmart and Sam's Club stores will soon accept contactless "Tap to Pay" payment methods, including Apple Pay.
The big picture: Walmart Tap to Pay: Contactless Apple Pay is... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
'Pluribus' creator and showrunner Vince Gilligan talks to IndieWire about getting the gift of time and other stories from the IndieWire Craft team.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this could reshape the box office conversation.
For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.
Why it matters: These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country... could reshape the global order.
Big Tech’s water guzzling to cool AI servers is serious, even if this viral ad isn’t.
The big picture: Inside Jason Kelce’s Potty Humor Marketing Ploy Against... — is one to watch for the industry.
The theatrical executive had inked a new deal with the studio last year only to be terminated and replaced months later.
Why it matters: Paramount Sued by Ex-Distribution Chief Chris Aronson Over... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.
Why it matters: Modi spent years building his strong image -... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
ENHYPEN on how their latest EP THE SIN : BLISS stretched them artistically and personally. ENHYPEN on How THE SIN : BLISS Is a New Sound for a New Beginning Christine Terrisse
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this taps into a cultural moment.
I am so sorry, fellow US gadget fans: the FCC's drone ban appears to have struck again. The HoverAir Versa - a baby steadycam with snap-on propeller wings that transform it into a drone - has already stopped taking US orders just three days after its Indiegogo debut, and may b...
Why it matters: HoverAir’s transforming modular drone has already been halted... is one to watch for the industry.
The US Department of Justice announced on Friday that TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit filed in 2024 over allegedly violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). In the lawsuit, the DOJ alleged that TikTok collected data from children without ...
The big picture: TikTok will pay $400 million to settle DOJ... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Rillet CEO Nicolas Kopp shared growth numbers at a board meeting and set off a fundraising frenzy from Iconiq, Sequoia and others. Without even trying.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this is one to watch for the industry.
This is not an event imbued with meaning.
PC Gamer reports: Robot Olympics runner bravely sprints headfirst into wall... — this signals what players want next.
Anthropic is poised to debut on the stock market at a time when the public is increasingly upset about data centers and is fearful about AI taking jobs.
Why it matters: Anthropic IPO filing will show AI backlash as... could affect investors and consumers alike.
This tutorial explores AutoFigure, a practical toolkit for generating professional scientific figures directly from text descriptions and research papers. We walk through setting up the environment, configuring an API-backed generation workflow, and converting complex document...
Why it matters: Building Agentic Document Intelligence Pipelines: Creating Scientific Figures... raises questions about AI's role.
EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Swift went behind the scenes on working with The Eras Tour: The Final Show director Glenn Weiss to preserve the essence of the last stop on her recent historic, career-defining tour during an intimate event with Emmy voters recently. The music mogul made an a...
The big picture: Taylor Swift Goes Inside Capturing ‘The Eras Tour:... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Apple TV subscribers can now watch the entire new season of Stillwater, the platform’s award-winning mindfulness-focused animated series. Watch the trailer below.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Hollywood makeup artists and aestheticians share their go-to face and body sunscreens for protecting your visage all summer.
Why it matters: The Best Sunscreens for Your Face (and Body),... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
With new seasons of The Madison and Margo’s Got Money Troubles just around the corner, Michelle Pfeiffer isn’t slowing down anytime soon. After a passing comment that she “never wants to star in another movie,” the 3x Oscar nominee clarified that she’s not retiring, but was ta...
Deadline reports: Michelle Pfeiffer Clarifies She “Never Said” She’s Retiring:... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Get your festival 'fits ready for KATSEYE, Doechii, Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks & more.
Billboard reports: What to Wear to Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain... — this is making waves across platforms.
Also up north this week: Montreal's LASSO country festival sees rapid growth and Drizzy celebrates the opening of Ottowa's newest music hub.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
The requests target Discord accounts and a GitHub repository connected to the ongoing GTA 6 leak investigation.
The big picture: GTA 6 Leaks Prompt Take-Two to Seek Subpoenas... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
At the Televerse podcast taping, the ‘Difficult People’ creator called for the return of sitcoms with "hard jokes and heart."
Why it matters: Julie Klausner Calls Phone Comedy “Isolating” and “Reductive”... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Researchers at Tampere University have developed a versatile hydrogel platform that makes it easier to create customized biomaterials for tissue engineering, disease modeling, drug discovery and regenerative medicine. Their plug-and-play crosslinking technology enables the des...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Secret police audio and a detective's testimony put Sean Combs back at the center of the 1996 killing as Duane Davis' trial continues.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Jessie Cave, the actor who portrayed Lavender Brown in three “Harry Potter” movies, appeared in a recent interview on the U.K. talk show “This Morning” and spoke openly about her decision to launch an OnlyFans last year to help get her out of debt. Her decision resulted in a “...
Variety reports: ‘Harry Potter’ Star Jessie Cave Says It Was... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The Infowars' founder can only be forced to pay about $6 million from the Texas court, but still has a separate judgement in Connecticut up to $1.25 billion.
The big picture: Alex Jones no longer on-the-hook for $50 million... — may shift market dynamics.
Sonic the Hedgehog will headline Fortnite’s new “Override” season. Players will be able to play as Sonic and unlock the Tails Sidekick with the purchase of the Battle Pass for the hedgehog’s 35th anniversary. The collaboration will also feature the Tails Sprite, Rings and Son...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Saying goodbye is never easy, particularly if you’ve played a character for over 20 years, however intermittently. Lisa Kudrow knows this well, after her and Michael Patrick King, the co-creators of HBO’s The Comeback, said farewell to Valerie Cherish, a character that started...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Trump had already postponed the 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods so Washington and Ottawa could finalize a tentative deal.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
A24’s Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony by Matt Johnson starring Dominic Sessa expands to 1,640+ runs in North America, while Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma moves to 1,036 screens, both in week 3 and following stellar limited debuts. Mubi’s surreal horror by Jane Schoenbrun s...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
The bottomless pit has a bottom after all
Why it matters: Someone Cleared All 1,000 Levels Of Splatoon Raiders’... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
“You don’t put America first by putting U.S. cattle producers last,” U.S. Cattlemen's Association President Justin Tupper said.
The big picture: Republicans say let them eat overpriced burgers, turning... — hints at where the money is moving.
LinkedIn actually announced a "Seems like AI slop" button on July 30th, and the company says that a lot of people have already used it. According to a Thursday post from chief product officer Hari Srinivasan, "over a million people" have clicked on the button, which is accessi...
The big picture: Over 1 million people have clicked LinkedIn’s AI... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Apple has until Monday to respond to a complaint Epic Games filed with Brazil’s antitrust watchdog, where it accuses the company of adopting restrictive interpretations of its obligations under a recent App Store antitrust deal in the country. Here are the details.
Why it matters: Epic accuses Apple of sidestepping App Store antitrust... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Bread, pasta and breakfast cereals may seem far removed from dry fields in North America, Europe or Asia. Yet when water shortages hit several of the world's most important wheat-growing regions simultaneously, the consequences can be felt all the way to supermarket shelves an...
Phys.org reports: Climate change could triple the price of wheat — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Chris Aronson, who was let go as Paramount’s head of domestic distribution last year, has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of reneging on an agreement to pay him $1.3 million. Aronson was fired as part of the executive shakeup that followed the Skydance merger. Shortly bef...
The big picture: Chris Aronson Files $4 Million Age Discrimination Suit... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
BookTok sensation Alex Aster stepped away from the worlds of her bestselling “Lightlark” and “Starside” novels this week to celebrate the debut of her new book, which is based on IP that predates her works by more than six decades: Barbie. Author Aster, who has now released 10...
The big picture: Alex Aster on Writing Barbie World’s First-Ever YA... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Anthropic has moved its most cyber-capable model into a product security teams can switch on themselves. Claude Security scans now run on Claude Mythos 5, in public beta for Claude Enterprise customers with no separate model add-on. The scan connects to a GitHub repository, tr...
The big picture: Anthropic Brings Claude Mythos 5 to Claude Security:... — could accelerate the AI arms race.
The Chicano rock band is still suing a different Sony subsidiary over the La Bamba film soundtrack.
Why it matters: Los Lobos Settles Sony Music Lawsuit Over ‘Desperado’... could define this era of music.
With the launch of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 coming up, we have a graphics comparison for Metal Gear Solid 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and PS3. Konami previously provided tech specs, so there aren’t a ton of surprises here. That said, we have a closer look at...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
It also has a new Kickstarter campaign set to kickoff later this month.
Why it matters: The newly independent Psychonauts dev now earns all... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Also: did Take-Two's stock really lose $2.8 billion this week?
Kotaku reports: Clanker Runs Full Speed Into A Wall And... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
With more young Canadians considering self-employment amid a high youth unemployment rate, entrepreneurship programs are facing growing demand. Applications to Futurpreneur, the national organization that finances young Canadian entrepreneurs, rose 50% last quarter, compared w...
Phys.org reports: Your high school friends may shape whether you... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
If you want to describe a particular color, you could look to the Pantone color wheel to find its exact hue, saturation and brightness, and how it compares with other colors. But nothing like that has existed for complex odors.
Phys.org reports: Complex odors prove easier to map than expected... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The past week has turned into full-blown chaos for Rockstar Games, as a wave of leaked Grand Theft Auto VI footage has spiraled into a legal fight over the identity of the person, or people, behind them. The ordeal started roughly around August 18, when gameplay clips began c...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this taps into what audiences want right now.
Economists studying the region are worried that AI’s gains won’t be evenly shared across Asia.
Fortune reports: The AI boom is lifting economies across Asia.... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Astronomers have discovered a hitherto unseen population of galaxies with fading radio lobes, revealing what happens to these vast outflows when their black hole engines stall.
The big picture: What happens when a galaxy's supermassive black hole... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Apple has admitted that some roles are being impacted as it shifts its focus away from certain initiatives.
The big picture: Apple is reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs from... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The White House says the privately funded project is already 65% complete, even as courts test the limits of presidential renovation power
The big picture: Chief Justice John Roberts allows Trump’s ballroom crews... — signals changing business strategies.
Originally conceived as a streaming project at Netflix, <i>Masters Of The Universe</i> bombed at the box office, but has now seized its Prime Video throne.
AV Club reports: Box office flop Masters Of The Universe fulfills... — this captures the public's attention.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are launching next month, and rumors indicate they’ll pack a big upgrade—a new, more powerful chip—that will arrive at just the right time.
The big picture: Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 to... — could change how developers build software.
Showalter has signed on to make a new version of the John Cusack-Kate Beckinsale movie, but don't call it a remake.
AV Club reports: Michael Showalter to offer "rebuttal" to '00s rom-com... — this signals changes in media consumption.
President Donald Trump had the White House's East Wing demolished in 2025 to make way for his controversial planned ballroom.
Why it matters: Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House... hints at where the money is moving.
'Niu Lai' went viral for its crude animation before becoming a Chinese box-office hit celebrated as a handmade alternative to AI slop.
Bottom line from Mashable: this could change how developers build software.
A derogatory term from video game criticism has crossed over to indie film discourse, and brought a poisonous idea about creative labor with it.
The big picture: What the Hell Is Indie Slop? How the... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
The editor in chief of Stars And Stripes, the publication that covers the U.S. military and is partially funded by the U.S. government, said that he was was being fired following an interview he gave to CBS News Sunday Morning in which he talked of censorship being a “red line...
Deadline reports: Pentagon Fires Editor Of Stars And Stripes After... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
When physicists at the ARC Centre for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) needed a key component for their terahertz experiments, they ran into a frustrating problem—they needed tiny optical devices, known as wire-grid polarizers, but these cost thousands of dollars each.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
YouTube’s stars built streaming’s new prime time and now Netflix is forcing it to pay to keep them
Why it matters: YouTube offers creators millions to not work with... signals changing business strategies.
The fifth Expedition in September will be the last for a while.
Why it matters: Arc Raiders is halting Expeditions until 2027 so... may set a new standard for the genre.
Marmot researchers in Gothic, Colorado, affectionately call themselves “marmoteers.” Funding cuts have already wiped out a third of the grad students.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
The UK leg of the 'After Hours Til Dawn' tour attracted more than 450,000 fans The post The Weeknd wraps five-night sold-out run at Wembley Stadium and raises more than $350k for charity appeared first on NME.
The big picture: The Weeknd wraps five-night sold-out run at Wembley... — taps into a cultural moment.
Earlier today, Walmart officially announced it will finally start rolling out Apple Pay after holding out for more than a decade. When will Apple Pay come to your Walmart location? I got my hands on the full launch plan with all that information…
9to5Mac reports: When is Apple Pay coming to your Walmart?... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Labor Day may still be a couple weeks away, but you can already find steep deals on top TVs from Samsung, Sony, and more - just in time for pre-season football.
ZDNet reports: The best early Labor Day 2026 TV deals:... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Welcome to Pixelated episode 113. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive into their thoughts and reviews of the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by ...
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this reshapes the tech landscape.
The Financial Times reports that new tax disclosures showed Apple paid Ireland $17 billion in corporate income taxes in 2025, accounting for 40% of its worldwide total. Here are the details.
Why it matters: Apple paid Ireland $17 billion last year as... could change how developers build software.
The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.
The big picture: Watch: How does the US national debt affect... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
The collection includes a Jinu doll and six HUNTR/X-inspired figures who also sing.
Why it matters: Mattel’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Dolls Sing ‘Golden’ &... shows where the music business is headed.
Two years after the U.S. Department of Justice alleged that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, it has reached a $400 million settlement.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this could change how developers build software.
In a new research report, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have developed a technology that allows them to capture a 3D molecular "snapshot" of hundreds of hair follicles as they develop and then reconstruct the fourth dimension—time—to create a stop-motion animat...
Phys.org reports: Scientists map hair follicle formation in spacetime, advancing... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio said the the debt buyback announcement this week fits into a larger pattern that could signal a forthcoming debt crisis.
CNBC reports: Ray Dalio says Bessent move is sign that... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Besides expanded availability across apps, the double pinch gesture on the Pixel Watch 5 benefits from being able to “Customize actions” across music and alarms.
9to5Google reports: Pixel Watch 5 lets you customize double pinch... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Amid changes to student visa policies, colleges and universities are likely to see fewer international students enrolled this fall, reports show.
The big picture: International student enrollment falls amid tighter U.S. visa... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The ASUS ROG OLED 4K gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $699, down from the list price of $799. That's a 13% discount.
The big picture: Dont miss a record deal on this ASUS... — could change how developers build software.
The lead single from Lost Weekend tops the Adult Alternative Airplay chart.
The big picture: Phoebe Bridgers Earns Her First Billboard Airplay No.... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Renters say hidden Zillow listings make it harder to afford living in New York City.
Why it matters: Hidden Zillow listings created fake supply shock, raising... reshapes the tech landscape.
White's friend Karen Elson has described the newspaper's actions as "reckless and cruel" The post Daily Mail accused of stalking woman they mistakenly identified as The White Stripes’ Meg White in a “secret new life” appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Daily Mail accused of stalking woman they mistakenly... — shows where the music business is headed.
This week's column features the Neal Agency partnering with WIN and more music industry promotions and hires at Mediabase, UTA, Oak View Group and more.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
The flagship digital currency has enjoyed a strong week boosted by several contributing factors.
Why it matters: Bitcoin surges 22% for the week as investor... hints at where the money is moving.
One of the most infamous and controversial items in Call of Duty is the Riot Shield. Some love it. Some hate it. Well, it's back in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, but with a few key changes. With MW4's beta now live, we're seeing the game in action and learning more about ...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.
The track was released on the one-year anniversary of the Mastodon guitarist's tragic passing. West End Motel and Matt Pike Honor Mastodon’s Brent Hinds with New Song “Return of the Kid”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Consequence of Sound reports: West End Motel and Matt Pike Honor Mastodon’s... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The United States is updating its approach to managing spaceflights and reentries, with the goal of expanding the nation's capabilities to support more than 1,000 rocket launches per year by 2030.
Why it matters: Trump signs new national space policy to enable... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Going along with the launch of DayZ Cool Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, we have a new launch trailer. The open-world survival title arrives with the base game and the DayZ Frostline expansion, and this version contains all official content up to and including the 1.29 Road to B...
Why it matters: DayZ Cool Edition launch trailer – survival game... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
A sea of corrugated metal roofs stretches into the distance across an informal settlement in Makassar, Indonesia.
Phys.org reports: Inside the race to prepare cities for extreme... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Earth's inner core, composed primarily of iron with a small percentage of light elements, may enter a superionic state at extreme pressure and temperature, according to experimental results from researchers at Science Tokyo. Using laser-heated and electrically wired diamond-an...
Why it matters: Iron hydride enters an exotic state of matter... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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