The Los Angeles Lakers set a new record for a professional team sale price at $12.5 billion, and sports investor Josh Harris said the team is worth "every bit."
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
At the center of our solar system, the sun influences every planet that orbits it. In two recent studies, scientists uncovered how ancient events in the sun's history may have helped create Earth's unique climate and driven previously unexplained climatic shifts.
The big picture: How the sun's galactic journey and superflare-filled youth... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The 'Running Point' star sat with THR in a golf cart after her broadcast debut to explain her obsession with defense and how a love for sports brought her closer to partner Macaulay Culkin.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
A recent piece brought to light several claims of "reckless" drug use, psychological abuse & more.
Why it matters: Reggie Watts Dropped From Podcast Intro & Comedy... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Following the release of the seventh developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and Apple’s other upcoming software updates, the company is now rolling out the corresponding public betas. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: New public betas now available for iOS 27,... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Created in partnership with Champion and Fanatics, the first-of-its-kind clothing collaboration pairs each NFL team with a beloved Disney, Pixar, Marvel or 'Star Wars' character.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
Marine heat waves and extreme ocean acidification events are each damaging on their own. But when both stressors hit simultaneously, their individual effects can be exacerbated.
The big picture: Why marine heat waves and acidification strike together — advances our understanding of the world.
Cramer said investors should watch long-term Treasury yields, which have surged amid inflation concerns, government borrowing and AI-related corporate debt issuances.
The big picture: Here's what Jim Cramer says stock investors need... — signals changing business strategies.
The State Department is expected to announce the revocation of B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 whose holders have sought asylum or are now seeking asylum.
Why it matters: U.S. prepares largest mass visa revocation in history,... hints at where the money is moving.
Our everyday life is flooded with photons, the quantum building blocks of light. For cutting-edge technology, from quantum computing to deep-tissue imaging, detecting every single photon counts.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
“Don Beto,” as he's known, was shot before a performance at the Rodeo Texcoco in Mexico on Saturday (Aug. 22)
Why it matters: Beto y Sus Canarios Leader Edilberto Portillo ‘Is... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Trump is considering setting the new tariff at 7.5%, which would come on top of tariffs of 10% to 12.5% announced last month.
Why it matters: Trump readies a new tariff to punish China... signals changing business strategies.
Fastino released GLiNER2.5, replacing span enumeration with boundary prediction so entity width no longer costs compute. Three Apache 2.0 checkpoints ship at 74M, 194M, and 287M parameters, all CPU-runnable. The release adds joint entity-relation decoding, constrained classifi...
Why it matters: Fastino Releases GLiNER2.5: A Boundary-Prediction Architecture That Removes... raises questions about AI's role.
Methane is a short-lived but powerful greenhouse gas; cutting methane emissions can slow near-term warming and improve air quality by reducing harmful ground-level ozone. As ruminants digest feed, they release methane—through burps. In fact, emissions from cattle are the large...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
In Adaptation and the Life Cycle, psychologist Bernice Neugarten tells us that we arrive in our middle years by our social clocks, not our age.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Paramount's proposed merger with WBD is delayed while an antitrust lawsuit plays out. The holdup could mean a freeze across the media industry.
The big picture: A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
California AG Rob Bonta was scheduled to meet with Paramount representatives on Monday, he said, but canceled the meeting.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
An antitrust challenge by a group of state attorneys general has left Paramount CEO David Ellison hunting for avenues to get his deal for WBD done.
The big picture: Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final... — may shift market dynamics.
Users can turn any photo into an iMessage or WhatsApp sticker, or use images as inspiration to create custom packs. Here are the details.
Why it matters: ChatGPT now lets users create custom iMessage and... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The vampire PvPvE game is a confusing mess that isn't going to be for everyone.
PC Gamer reports: My FOMO over The Duskbloods not coming to... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Researchers at TU Dortmund University, Paderborn University, the University of Duisburg-Essen, and the University of Oxford have developed a new method for selectively modifying the internal structure of specific types of glass. The study, published in the journal Nature Mater...
Phys.org reports: Molecular trick opens the door to a new... — this opens new research frontiers.
Apple iPhone price hikes are reportedly coming soon, which isn't a surprise. Apple recently raised prices on MacBooks and other products.
Bottom line from Mashable: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Exclusive: The documentary about the pioneering rock band won the SXSW “Best in Texas” award.
Why it matters: Sumerian Pictures Acquires North American Rights to ‘Butthole... is generating industry buzz.
Taylor Swift opened up about the process of writing and recording her 2012 hit “I Knew You Were Trouble,” revealing that it was initially penned as a “really sad ballad” before she was encouraged to incorporate dubstep. Swift reflected on the song’s creation during a Q&A at th...
Variety reports: Taylor Swift Recalls How ‘I Knew You Were... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
At D23, a panel with the stars and showrunners of Percy Jackson and the Olympians revealed a few details, including gods, rescue missions and possible deaths ahead.
CNET reports: Percy Jackson Cast Teases ‘Some People Get What... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Researchers monitoring online activity for six weeks in mid-2025 found primates, birds, snakes, frogs, orchids and many other wildlife groups advertised for sale across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Wildlife is increasingly being trafficked through online platforms....
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
When it comes to human rights, it probably won't surprise you that Scandinavian countries perform well by statistical measures, along with Canada and Australia. But did you know that Mozambique, the Philippines, and Rwanda are also considered "overperformers," meaning that the...
The big picture: Human rights rankings reveal surprising over- and underperformers — advances our understanding of the world.
Peacock has greenlit a documentary celebrating Wendy Williams and her daytime talk show. The three-part docuseries tentatively titled Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show is set to air in 2027. Suzzanne Bass, an EP on The Wendy Williams talk show who often appeared on cam...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Peacock is digging into the well-mined world of former radio host and TV talk show star Wendy Williams, greenlighting the three-part documentary “Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show” (which is a working title) to air in 2027. Williams is not involved in the new docuserie...
Why it matters: Wendy Williams Documentary Series ‘Clap If You Care,’... reflects evolving audience tastes.
‘Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show’ is positioned as both a celebratory look at the syndicated talk show, which ended in 2022, and a cautionary tale about celebrity.
The big picture: Peacock Greenlights Three-Part ‘Wendy Williams Show’ Documentary — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Get five years of flowkey Classic with interactive piano courses, instant feedback, and 1,000+ classical songs for $67.97 through August 25.
The big picture: Enjoy 5 years of flowkey piano lessons for... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Sterling Stock Picker uses ChatGPT-style AI assistance, stock analysis and portfolio-building tools to help investors research the market.
Mashable reports: This ChatGPT-powered stock picker helps you build a... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
Bottom line from BBC Business: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Main Street has been in the process of winding down its portfolio of regional sports networks since the the NHL and NBA seasons ended earlier this year.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
A lineup of sweater tops, faux fur & denim builds on Simpson’s fashion legacy at Walmart as she steps back into music after a 15-year hiatus.
Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.
WildBrain, the Canadian animation studio that owns and manages a huge library of family entertainment including Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba! and Inspector Gadget, has acquired 100% of Personality AI, a generative AI startup focused on bringing character e...
Why it matters: WildBrain Buys Personality AI In Deal Worth Up... signals where Hollywood is headed.
CISA has issued a three-day deadline for agencies to patch a Zimbra security vulnerability, CVE-2026-73570, which allows full takeover of a user's communications.
Why it matters: Exploited Zimbra Flaw Highlights Shrinking Window to Patch highlights growing cyber threats.
These easy-to-book properties are located inside the parks or just a short drive from the entrances
Rolling Stone reports: The Best National Park Airbnbs, From Star-Gazing Escapes... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Azerbaijan is very upset about a June 5 report on CNN that Israeli troops had used the country as a staging area for attacks on Iran. The country’s government says that the report, based on anonymous sources, is both completely wrong and dangerous, as it risks drawing Azerbaij...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Support will launch on non-folding devices first, according to the GrapheneOS Foundation.
The big picture: Privacy-Focused GrapheneOS Is Coming to Motorola Phones in... — is one to watch for the industry.
A programmable microfluidic device developed at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, combines deterministic lateral displacement, a microfluidic technique used to separate particles according to size, with temperature-responsive polymer micropillars to dynamically change sep...
The big picture: Temperature-tunable micropillars enable programmable sorting of particles and... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
When I first arrived in Peru's Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in 2005, a local youth surprised me with an offer to sell me a live owl, despite the fact that we were in a protected area where commercial hunting was prohibited. We set the owl free together, but this turned ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
The unsigned order lifted an injunction covering 23 states and Washington, D.C.; the court’s three liberal justices dissented.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
Federal authorities are investigating how two insurers that are part of Mark Walter's business empire classified more than $20 billion in loans to his companies.
CNBC reports: Mark Walter's TWG Global hires Goldman veteran Markowitz... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's early access beta is giving players their first hands-on with the newest entry in the juggernaut FPS franchise, and while it mostly feels like business as usual, I did come away impressed with one particular change in this year's installment: s...
GameSpot reports: Modern Warfare 4 Isn’t Blowing Me Away, But... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Solid-state transformers could also benefit EV charging and someday households.
Why it matters: Data centers become "killer application" for new power... could change how developers build software.
The eight best basketball dunkers in the world are coming to primetime television this week as the Dunkman World Championship final airs on TNT. The final eight take center court August 25 at 8 p.m. ET, live on TNT and TruTV as part of Dunkman, the first-ever professional leag...
Variety reports: How to Watch the Dunkman World Championship Final... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Ratalaika Games, along with Seep, today announced the upcoming release of 1964 Operation Velvet Twins on Nintendo Switch. It’s set for release this Friday, August 28. 1964 Operation Velvet Twins is a 2D spy adventure game set in the 1960s. The retro-style action-platformer is ...
Why it matters: 1964 Operation Velvet Twins hitting Nintendo Switch this... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Washington State University researchers used artificial intelligence to find a more efficient, less expensive way to 3D-print a high-performance metal alloy, saving researchers from needing to painstakingly test more than 100 million options.
Phys.org reports: AI finds six ways to print rocket-grade alloy... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
From classic rock to recent pop hits and some oddball choices like a foreign cover of "Heart of Glass," here's all the music (so far)
Why it matters: Every Song And Radio Station We’ve Spotted In... may set a new standard for the genre.
A research team from Singapore, led by Associate Professor Dawn Tan of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Dr. Luo Xianshu, head of the Silicon Photonics Department at the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME), has developed a low-loss sili...
Phys.org reports: Deuterium enables chip waveguides to generate broadband light... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Upscaling software is getting better all the time, but there are still some caveats to be aware of.
Engadget reports: How does converting a video to 4K actually... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Super NES had no shortage of amazing RPGs, though only a fraction of them saw release outside of Japan. There was one particularly strange case, though: Terranigma, the third game in a trilogy of popular action-RPGs that included Soul Blazer and Illusion of Gaia, only saw ...
Why it matters: The Best SNES RPG You Likely Never Played... could shake up the gaming landscape.
"I'm going to make music and I'm going to get a record deal and I'm going to be a pop star," the 38-year-old manifested.
Billboard reports: Hilary Duff Reveals Why She Declared ‘I’m Going... — this is making waves across platforms.
Trump’s stock trading could face heightened congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake either chamber in the midterms.
The big picture: Trump’s oil and gas stocks gained up to... — signals changing business strategies.
The three-song release arrives alongside the title track and ahead of the band's only live dates of 2026. Shudder to Think Announce First New Project in Nearly Three Decades, Share “Who Sent You?”: Stream Alex Krinsky
The big picture: Shudder to Think Announce First New Project in... — could define this era of music.
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
Why it matters: US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff... could affect investors and consumers alike.
In the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, researchers from the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) and the University of São Paulo (USP) describe the role of three bacteria in suppressing a soil-borne wheat pathogen that causes root rot. The study paves th...
Phys.org reports: Bacteria from ancestral wheat microbiomes help protect plants... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Researchers from the Skoltech Materials Center have proposed a new approach to modeling the mechanical properties of heterogeneous materials, combining machine learning with active learning on local chemical configurations. The method enables calculations of large systems cont...
Phys.org reports: Metal ceramics under AI control: A new approach... — this opens new research frontiers.
Apple is getting ready to release its first foldable phone, but the iPhone Ultra is reportedly missing two big features.
The big picture: Foldable iPhone Ultra testers love the device except... — reshapes the tech landscape.
The Cupertino giant apparently will match, if not exceed, what Google and Samsung did with their phone pricing.
The big picture: Apple Reportedly Will Raise iPhone Prices, but Just... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
An unpatched vulnerability in Calix GS7 XGS (GS5239XG) residential routers used by multiple U.S. broadband providers allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to create port-forwarding rules that can expose local network devices to the public internet. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Unpatched Calix flaw lets hackers bypass NAT to... — this highlights growing cyber threats.
It was the first time in the 16-year history of Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening that a song not found in the Zeppelin catalog was performed at one of their shows
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
Take-Two Interactive has stepped up its efforts to unmask Cyberleek. The Grand Theft Auto maker has subpoenaed Google and X Corp.
The big picture: GTA 6 makers subpoena X, Google in hunt... — is one to watch for the industry.
Under global warming, scientists have widely expected tropical cyclones (including typhoons and hurricanes) to bring more intense and frequent rainfall. The underlying physics seems intuitive: Rising temperatures allow the atmosphere to hold more moisture, which, combined with...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The concert film follows the global K-pop stars onstage & backstage during their SoFi Stadium dates on their Dominate World Tour last year.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.
Why it matters: Bitdefender VPN Review: Fast and Affordable Privacy signals a shift in how we use technology.
Intel has pulled back the curtain on its next-gen Diamond Rapids Xeon CPUs, packing up to 256 P-cores and 1.28 TB of last-level cache.
The big picture: Intel Xeon 7 'Diamond Rapids' comes with up... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Canadian producers are urging the government to bring back plans to force American companies to help subsidize domestic film and TV production as part of the larger fight with the U.S.
The big picture: Trump Trade War With Canada Puts Film, TV... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Apple today announced that it will no longer move iCloud+ Hide My Email addresses to a new domain, reversing course on a change announced just two months ago. Here are the details.
The big picture: Apple reverses planned Hide My Email domain change... — reshapes the tech landscape.
The filmmaker is now in theaters with 'Insidious: Out of the Further.'
Why it matters: Jacob Chase to Direct ‘Sleepover’ for Blumhouse Atomic... could reshape the box office conversation.
Green and blue spaces, such as woodlands and riversides, could provide a vital line of defense for cities facing increasingly hot summers, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
Phys.org reports: Woodlands and other natural spaces could help cities... — this advances our understanding of the world.
What happens to a space rock as it falls through Earth's atmosphere and becomes a meteorite? By studying 75 meteorite falls captured on video and in photographs, researchers identified seven distinct phases in the journey from space rock to meteorite. Their findings show that ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Blumhouse Atomic Monster will continue to be in business with their Insidious: Out of the Further filmmaker Jacob Chase on the upcoming Universal large scale horror pic, Sleepover. The pic will hit theaters on Oct. 8, 2027; Uni already having that date on reserve for an untitl...
The big picture: ‘Insidious 6’ Director Jacob Chase Reteaming With Blumhouse... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
“Insidious: Out of the Further” director Jacob Chase is set to direct the horror project “Sleepover” for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures. Described as the “quintessential sleepover nightmare,” it’s set for an Oct. 8, 2027 theatrical release. Chase directs from ...
The big picture: ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Director Jacob Chase... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
The world of comics is lousy with Superman homages. Marvel has Hyperion, Sentry, Blue Marvel, and Guardian. Homelander and Omni-Man show the dangers of being Superman. Anime fans have All Might in My Hero Academia. Heck, DC itself has Mon-El, Icon, and Apollo (no, Captain Marv...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this signals changes in media consumption.
The best shows on Prime Video feature post-apocalyptic Wastelands, disturbingly corrupt superheroes, and addictive love triangles.
Why it matters: What to watch on Prime Video: The best... reflects shifting cultural trends.
Unpopular opinion time, Pluto being reclassified as a dwarf planet was a great thing for our understanding of the solar system and for the former planet, too.
Space.com reports: Pluto losing its planet status may be the... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
McCartney was the first woman to shoot the cover of Rolling Stone, and she herself appeared on the cover with husband Paul twice
Why it matters: Photographer Linda McCartney to Be Honored With USPS... shows where the music business is headed.
ClickFix-style threat campaigns are using a new trick to evade detection and deliver Amatera, an increasingly prevalent infostealer.
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this should prompt a review of your own security.
In a study published in Nature on Aug. 19, a research team has enhanced superconductivity through vacuum fluctuations for the first time. The achievement marks a significant advance in controlling quantum states of matter.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The state seeks to block plans for significant water use restrictions over the next decade.
The big picture: Nevada Sues Trump Administration Over Colorado River Cuts — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The metal pioneers were joined by Interpol, IDLES, Amyl & The Sniffers, JPEGMAFIA, AFI and many more at Victoria Park. See what went down The post Deftones play their biggest UK headline gig with epic London All Points East headline show appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Deftones play their biggest UK headline gig with... taps into a cultural moment.
The BBC is again seeking to dismiss Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the network, including a challenge to the president’s claim that a documentary at issue aired in the United States. Trump sued the BBC in December over edits that were made in a documentary about th...
Deadline reports: BBC Files New Motion To Dismiss Donald Trump’s... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
With advice from infectious disease experts, I tested a low-effort way to pasteurize eggs at home.
Why it matters: Can You Kill Salmonella in Eggs Without Cooking... is one to watch for the industry.
The unnamed game will have a Steam page later this week
Why it matters: Game About Finding A Needle In A 5-Million-Piece... may set a new standard for the genre.
AMC Theaters on Monday said it expects that AMC Kips Bay 15, the second biggest multiplex in the exhibitor’s New York City footprint, to close its doors at year’s end. “We expect that AMC Kips Bay 15 will continue operating until the end of 2026, at which time the theatre will...
Why it matters: New York City’s AMC Kips Bay 15 To... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
A new study has found that regulatory restrictions introduced more than half a century ago have failed to eliminate contamination from banned chemicals across Europe. Researchers say they detected banned chemicals in air, water, sediments, soils, snow and sludge, demonstrating...
The big picture: Chemicals banned in the 1970s still widely detected... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The Land Institute and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in collaboration with key partners, have assembled the first chromosome-scale, haplotype-phased genomes for Silphium integrifolium (rosinweed, silflower) and Silphium perfoliatum (cup plant, silphie). This landmar...
Why it matters: Assembly of giant wild sunflower family genomes unlocks... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Though it's the sixth installment of the franchise, the filmmaker wanted it to stand on its own: "I was trying to make the 'Citizen Kane' of 'Insidious' movies, and it felt that way on set."
Hollywood Reporter reports: Jacob Chase Talks Personalizing ‘Insidious: Out of the... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
A large-scale study of nearly 700 species reveals the evolutionary relationships and history of Neogastropoda, a diverse group of marine snails. The findings provide new evidence for their single origin, identify four new families and reveal a previously undetected burst of di...
Phys.org reports: Shell-crushing predators may have sparked early Cenozoic boom... — this opens new research frontiers.
Zooming in on your kid's performance in the school play is about to get a whole lot easier. It's going to look better, too.
Bottom line from Engadget: this could change how developers build software.
The mogul's procedure will cause him to miss several weeks of the series.
Billboard reports: Simon Cowell to Undergo Surgery Amid ‘America’s Got... — this taps into a cultural moment.
The entertainment giant joins a growing list of major employers scaling back coverage amid a projected 11 percent rise in 2027 healthcare costs.
The big picture: Disney Tightens Spousal Health Benefits as Industry Costs... — is generating industry buzz.
Thanks to a new partnership with RapidSOS, emergency services in Brazil can now request live video from iPhone users. Here are the details.
Why it matters: Apple’s Emergency SOS Live Video is now available... is one to watch for the industry.
On the heels of massive layoffs and healthcare rollbacks, Disney is offering longtime executives an escape hatch from the company's layoffs
AV Club reports: Disney wants experienced executives to voluntarily retire before... — this taps into what audiences want right now.
The Severance star shared that he also earned some points with his daughter, who's a Swiftie.
Why it matters: Adam Scott Reveals the Impression Taylor Swift &... shows where the music business is headed.
Salmonella outbreaks are seemingly everywhere right now. A good temperature probe is the last and best line of defense.
Why it matters: The Best Kitchen Gadget to Prevent Salmonella Is... could change how developers build software.
Treasury yields fell Monday as investors await Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's keynote speech at Jackson Hole later this week.
The big picture: Yields decline on CNBC report Treasury could use... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
When should we trust the evidence and the experts who interpret it for us?
Why it matters: When to trust the experts? Follow these guidelines... opens new research frontiers.
A study conducted in the Swiss Alps by the University of Lausanne and the University of Milan shows that glacier retreat and changing vegetation could influence the spread of certain pathogens between honeybees and wild bees.
Why it matters: Glacier retreat could promote the spread of diseases... opens new research frontiers.
Make the most of Disrupt's crowds of potential investors and partners by exhibiting your startup from October 13-15.
The big picture: Showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and... — reshapes the tech landscape.
The e-commerce giant blames increases in component costs for the device price hikes.
CNET reports: RAMageddon Strikes Again: Amazon Raises Its Electronics Prices... — this could change how developers build software.
Meta's court battles are an overhang on the stock, but its business fundamentals make it one worth holding.
CNBC reports: Jim Cramer says don't sell Meta on litigation... — this signals changing business strategies.
The carrier’s summer campaign is making a case for customers to choose T-Mobile. Here’s how to claim a free phone, free streaming accounts and more.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Free iPhone, Complimentary Netflix and $750 in Savings:... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
He collaborated with John Carpenter on three films and did three ‘Rush Hour’ movies in a half-century in show business.
The big picture: James Lew, Stuntman and ‘Hot Shots! Part Deux’... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, developing surfaces that can inactivate viruses upon contact has become an important goal in public health care. Ideally, such surfaces would work on their own without requiring chemical disinfectants, so they could offer consistent protection in h...
Why it matters: Ball milling enhances the antiviral activity of inexpensive... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Rodrigo will debut the track at her upcoming inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival
Why it matters: Olivia Rodrigo, Days After Releasing via Exclusive CD,... taps into a cultural moment.
It’s official Apple Certified Refurbished Store time again, and we are back again with a closer look at the gear we have our eyes on. This is not a bunch of Macs covered in scratches that fell off a truck somewhere and shilled on eBay at a discount, we are talking about Apple’...
Why it matters: Apple official refurb store: This week’s top picks... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Jimmy Kimmel has opened up about potentially moving on from his ABC late-night show, again. Kimmel and his wife Molly McNearney, who is also an exec producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, appeared on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast and the pair were asked about retirement, part...
The big picture: Jimmy Kimmel Fears Late-Night Retirement — could reshape the box office conversation.
Bitcoin and crypto stocks extended their rally after the flagship cryptocurrency broke out of its trading range.
The big picture: Crypto extends gains after biggest 3-day rally since... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Up until two years ago, using large language models was still considered a special skill that everyone was encouraged to learn. Now, it is ubiquitous, especially in writing research papers that eventually become part of the scientific knowledge we build around a subject.
Phys.org reports: Marker words suggest sharp rise in AI-assisted biomedical... — this opens new research frontiers.
Every so often, a headline declares that women make better leaders. A widely cited 2019 Harvard Business Review analysis, for instance, found women outscored men on most leadership competencies.
The big picture: Women and racialized CEOs may outperform their peers... — advances our understanding of the world.
John Carpenter's 'Ghosts of Mars' explored a future where Mars is terraformed, but is it closer to becoming a reality? We spoke to the experts to find out.
The big picture: 'Ghosts of Mars' at 25: Are we any... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Learn to master one of the buzziest AI models on the market with this Claude AI Professional E-Degree.
The big picture: Take your Claude skills from beginner to pro... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Weeks after OpenAI disclosed that one of its cybersecurity models had gone rogue and hacked AI dataset company Hugging Face, Alabama’s attorney general announced an investigation into the incident.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.
BBC Business reports: Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris — this signals changing business strategies.
Pluto lost its planethood for a very specific reason. Whether or not that’s a good reason depends on who you ask.
CNET reports: It’s Been 20 Years Since Astronomers Decided Pluto... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Comedy Bang! Bang! has also apparently cut Watts' longtime theme song. Reggie Watts Dropped From Festivals Following Rolling Stone Investigation Into Late Girlfriend, Drug Use Allegations Alex Krinsky
Consequence of Sound reports: Reggie Watts Dropped From Festivals Following Rolling Stone... — this taps into a cultural moment.
As the memory shortage continues to cause trouble for hardware makers, Amazon says it is now being forced to pass on the costs to its consumers.
TechCrunch reports: Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60%, blaming memory... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Replit CEO Amjad Masad will share his perspective on the future of programming and Replit's role in developing it.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this is one to watch for the industry.
Paramount Pictures is in early development on a sequel to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the beloved rom-com starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, a source close to the project confirms to Deadline. Hudson is producing alongside Stacey Sher. We’re told the intention is ...
Why it matters: Paramount Developing ‘How To Lose A Guy In... reflects evolving audience tastes.
It sounds like fans were eager to learn everything they could about From Software's The Duskbloods, as one of the game's producers has revealed the Switch 2 exclusive saw higher playtest sign-ups compared to Elden Ring Nightreign. Speaking during a livestream hosted by Japa...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
There is something slightly ridiculous about using a kitchen blender to make graphene. This is, after all, the "wonder material" associated with futuristic technologies. You might reasonably expect its production to involve equally futuristic equipment. Often, it does.
Phys.org reports: The 'wonder material' graphene can be made using... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The creator of the world's first 3D-printed gun claims he's developed a way to thwart government-mandated software meant to block 3D printers from making firearms. It's an opening volley in what's shaping up to be an evolving battle between regulators trying to stem the tide o...
Why it matters: The cat-and-mouse game over 3D-printed guns has begun reshapes the tech landscape.
Families are projected to spend a record $14 billion furnishing college dorms and apartments this year.
Why it matters: Parents cough up thousands decorating their kids’ dorms... reflects a broader economic trend.
Epic says Apple is making overly broad requests to seal information it says is central to determining what the company can charge developers for linked-out purchases. Here are the details.
Why it matters: Epic fights Apple’s bid to seal key data... is one to watch for the industry.
Originally released in 2015, these sneakers celebrate Kobe Bryant's legacy on the basketball court
The big picture: Nike Drops New Kobe 10 Protro ‘Halo’ Sneakers... — could define this era of music.
A <i>Rolling Stone</i> article named the comedian and musician’s “reckless” and “abusive” behavior as factors in ex-girlfriend’s suicide.
Why it matters: Reggie Watts dropped from Comedy Bang! Bang! intro,... signals changes in media consumption.
“The Traitors” has won more Emmys in three years than “Survivor” has won in 25. It’s not close, either. Since arriving on Peacock, Alan Cumming’s Scottish castle whodunit has banked eight total Emmys — a casting win before it ever cracked the marquee race, back-to-back reality...
Variety reports: ‘Survivor’ vs. ‘The Traitors’: Will Emmy Voters Finally... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
This week, “Big Brother” will make history by being the first primetime show to hit 1,000 episodes. And in true “Big Brother” fashion, the show is celebrating that milestone with a twisty, one-of-a-kind 90-minute episode that will air Thursday, Aug. 27. “It’s been really inter...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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