Ahead of Walmart Deals next week, you can save $49 on an annual Walmart Plus membership, free delivery, and free shipping.
The big picture: Get a Walmart Plus membership for 50% off... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Bottom line from ZDNet: this reshapes the tech landscape.
"The only way the Iranians get any of these resources ... is if they comply fully" with the terms of the deal, Vice President JD Vance said.
The big picture: Vance says U.S. isn’t giving Iran ‘a cent’... — hints at where the money is moving.
Karamo Brown, famous for his pep talks on Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” has jumped into the wellness and AI space with his new app, Kē. After spending a year and a half focusing on his own journey—from fitness and nutrition to meditation, sobriety, relationships, and personal growth—...
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Beat Amazon Prime Day 2026 with Sam's Club Instant Savings. Get deals on premium TVs, home & kitchen tech, speakers, laptops, and more without a Prime fee.
Why it matters: The best Sam's Club deals to compete with... could change how developers build software.
The boost continues Intel's recent rally as the chipmaker bounces back from years of headwinds.
Why it matters: Intel gains 10% after Trump says company will... hints at where the money is moving.
HBO Max has long offered a discount if you pay upfront for a year of service. Now the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned service is dangling an even bigger price break in a new summer promo. Starting Thursday (June 18), new and returning HBO Max subscribers in the U.S. can save an a...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
The pioneering doom-metal band now includes Void’s Bubba Dupree on guitar and Melvins’ Dale Crover on drums
Pitchfork reports: Sleep Return With Tour, Comic Book, and First... — this is making waves across platforms.
New York City is often a town of extremes. It can be too hot; it can be too cold. It can be too loud; and it can be painfully quiet on occasion. Yet there are times where it is absolutely perfect, and this June was no exception. With the Tribeca Film Festival in its 25th […] T...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this signals changes in media consumption.
“Mass shootings will always be a part of mass violence in the U.S., but the drone element is coming"
Rolling Stone reports: The Plot to Drone-Bomb the UFC’s White House... — this could define this era of music.
Filming in Italy, the star reflects on Kate Wyler’s fractured marriage, her “tennis match” chemistry with Rufus Sewell and the freedom she’s found in one of TV’s smartest dramas.
The big picture: Keri Russell Teases ‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 as... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
EXCLUSIVE: In the highest profile showrunner move so far this year, Abbott Elementary creator, executive producer and star Quinta Brunson has signed a big, five-year overall deal with 20th Television for her Fifth Chance Productions. She is coming off a four-year overall deal ...
The big picture: Quinta Brunson Inks Big Overall Deal With 20th... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Kula Shaker and Soft Machine are among the acts on the bill and tickets will go on sale tomorrow (June 19) The post Tribute concert for Syd Barrett’s 80th birthday to be held appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Tribute concert for Syd Barrett’s 80th birthday to... shows where the music business is headed.
Taito today unveiled Rainbow Islands Console Selection, which is coming to Nintendo Switch. The release date is locked in for October 8, 2026. Rainbow Islands Console Selection has different versions of the arcade action title. You’ll get the Famicom, NES, SEGA Master System, ...
Nintendo Everything reports: Rainbow Islands Console Selection announced for Nintendo Switch — this may set a new standard for the genre.
All PMC and Vox publishing brands will now operate under new PMC subsidary PMX, overseen by former Vox Media president Ryan Pauley.
The big picture: Penske Media Corporation Acquires Remaining Brands of Vox... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Paul Simonon destroyed the instrument at a show in 1979 before it went on to feature on one of the genre's most recognizable LP covers.
Why it matters: The Clash’s Iconic Smashed Bass Guitar From ‘London... taps into a cultural moment.
AdHoc has released a patch for its occasionally quite rude superhero workplace comedy Dispatch on Switch, addressing some of those controversial censorship mandates put in place by Nintendo. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Popular sentiment appears to favor 2004's "New York" to the unreleased "New York Giants."
Billboard reports: Ja Rule Reposts 2015 ‘New York Giants’ Anthem... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Heat stress on dairy cows affects more than just the quantity of milk produced—warming temperatures also reduce the fat and protein content of the milk, new research finds.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Although hinted at almost two months ago, it seems that Google Meet is now truly rolling out for Android Auto.
9to5Google reports: [Update: Details] Google Meet for Android Auto now... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Newly formed PMX will combine Penske titles like Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety with Vox titles SB Nation, PopSugar, and more
Why it matters: Penske Media Corporation Acquires Vox Media, Home of... is making waves across platforms.
The post-hardcore band have unveiled the third single from their upcoming album Bring on the Psychics. Quicksand Unleash Classic Hardcore Diss Track Energy with “Cool Guy”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Penske Media Corporation has acquired Vox Media’s brands Vox Studios, Eater, The Verge, SB Nation, PopSugar, The Dodo, Punch, Thrillist and Vox Creative, along with Concert, Vox Media’s ad marketplace, and Forte, Vox Media’s first-party data platform. In conjunction with the t...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Ryan Pauley joins PMC as President of PMX Global, a newly created PMC subsidiary.
The big picture: Penske Media Corporation Acquires Vox Media, Creating World’s... — shows where the music business is headed.
Penske Media Corp. has acquired the Vox Media portfolio of digital brands, including high-profile news and lifestyle hubs Eater, The Verge, SB Nation, Popsugar, The Dodo, Punch and Thrillist as well as Vox Studios and Vox Creative. The pact makes PMC’s the world’s largest digi...
Variety reports: PMC Acquires Vox Media Brands, Creating Digital Publishing... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The deal formally winds down an era at Vox Media, which had sold its namesake site and podcast assets as well as New York magazine to James Murdoch.
The big picture: Eater, The Verge and SB Nation Sold to... — could reshape the box office conversation.
The Grand Theft Auto series began in 1997, and every game in the series lets you commit the titular crime--sometimes stealing a parked vehicle, but often carjacking a driver in the middle of the street. But with the recent reveal of the Grand Theft Auto VI cover art, we realiz...
GameSpot reports: Nearly 30 Years Later, Only One GTA Cover... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
In a Wall Street Journal interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed plans to raise product prices due to the supply pressure and cost increases on memory and storage chips.
The big picture: Apple confirms price increases are coming - how... — reshapes the tech landscape.
HP's OmniBook 3 combines decent hardware and exceptional battery life, making it one of the best-value laptops I've tested this year.
Why it matters: Finally, a Windows laptop I'd seriously consider as... could change how developers build software.
A North American run of full-band shows will cap off a jam-packed 2026 for the Hold Steady frontman
Pitchfork reports: Craig Finn Announces The Man I’ve Always Been... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
“The discourse is loud, and sometimes that can be very overwhelming,” she said.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
Tips for shopping on Prime Day 2026: comparing prices, staying updated on new deals, taking advantage of coupons, and more.
The big picture: Prime Day shopping hacks: How to score the... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off this week, DoorDash is turning DashPass into a tournament-season essential. DoorDash is an official Tournament Sponsor and has kicked off Summer of DashPass, with an eight-week long event offering exclusive member deals, in-app experien...
Variety reports: DoorDash Launches ‘Summer of DashPass’ Campaign With World... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Google Health’s work to address issues and make improvements to the redesigned Android and iOS app continues today with version 5.02.
Why it matters: Google Health 5.02 rolling out with return of... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Fujinon Techno-Stabi TS-L 1640 image-stabilized binoculars are perfect for steady stargazing with 16x magnification, 40mm objective lenses and strong image stabilization, on sale for $1,125 at Walmart.
Why it matters: You can get my favorite image-stabilized binoculars for... opens new research frontiers.
The actors, who won Emmys for their roles in 'The Bear' and 'Somebody Somewhere,' respectively, will unveil the noms.
Why it matters: Liza Colón-Zayas, Jeff Hiller Tapped to Announce Emmy... could reshape the box office conversation.
A stronger case for smartglasses.
PC Gamer reports: Snapdragon Reality Elite chip aims for 'up to... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Ensuring the research that we all rely on—whether for our health, environment or economy—is trustworthy is important for universities, governments and business. Unfortunately, academic misconduct is a growing concern, with researchers breaking the rules, such as making up resu...
Why it matters: Drivers of academic misconduct by professors and research... advances our understanding of the world.
Threat actors targeting cryptocurrency wallets have been distributing clipboard-stealing malware with self-spreading capabilities and using the Tor network to conceal communication. [...]
Why it matters: USB worm spreads crypto-stealing malware via Windows shortcut... underscores the cost of weak defenses.
In a new study published in Physical Review Letters, a team from the Nägerl group, together with theory collaborator Alvise Bastianello from the CNRS and the Université Paris-Dauphine, demonstrates that highly unusual quantum states known as "fractional Fermi seas" can be quan...
Phys.org reports: Out-of-equilibrium cesium atoms reveal fractional Fermi seas, exposing... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A new study suggests Southern California's major fault system is more stressed than at any point in the last 1,000 years. Researchers found that the Cajon Pass, where the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults meet, could act as an “earthquake gate” that determines whether a futur...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
EXCLUSIVE: OTT company Future Today has unveiled a suite of creator and agency partnerships for its ad-supported streamers Fawesome and HappyKids. Future Today’s plan to turn creator content into broadcast-quality video on its AVOD and FAST channels has seen it quietly strike ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Devotees of Curry Barker's breakout have been flocking to a North Hollywood diner and a Burbank magic shop featured in the film.
Why it matters: The ‘Obsession’ Effect: Horror Flick Has Fans Stalking... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Executives at VivaTech say the rush to deploy AI is giving way to tighter controls, a shift to cheaper models, and a growing focus on what actually delivers returns.
The big picture: AI’s free-for-all era may be coming to an... — signals changing business strategies.
EXCLUSIVE: Adeline Rudolph (Mortal Kombat II) is set to star alongside Emily Bader and Logan Lerman in Netflix’s reboot of rom-com 13 Going on 30, multiple sources tell Deadline. Reps for Netflix declined comment. Rudolph’s role, and the sequel’s logline, are being kept under ...
Why it matters: Adeline Rudolph Joins Netflix’s ‘13 Going On 30’... is generating industry buzz.
He previously attended Trump’s rally in Washington DC, on January 6, 2021 The post Ariel Pink claims to be the “most banned artist” as he repeats support for Donald Trump appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Ariel Pink claims to be the “most banned... — this could define this era of music.
Did you know you can trade in your unused devices for Amazon credit - and get up to 20% off new devices?
The big picture: I'm turning my old tech into Amazon gift... — reshapes the tech landscape.
If you heard the sound of a wet fart reverberating throughout the world yesterday, it'll likely be thanks to the most recent State of Unreal, where Epic offered some more concrete details regarding its plans for Unreal Engine 6. Namely, that it wants to infuse it with generati...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this is generating hype in the community.
The U.S. Defense secretary also said it was "shameful" that European allies refused to give U.S. forces access to bases to strike Iran.
The big picture: Hegseth warns NATO allies that some nations will... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
The software engineers filed a complaint with Seattle’s civil rights office accusing Amazon of illegally retaliating against them for expressing their personal political beliefs.
Bottom line from Wired: this could change how developers build software.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is Square Enix's take on a classic Zelda-style action-adventure game, complete with a sword-swinging protagonist and bombable walls. And like a lot of Zelda games, you have a fairy companion chatting with you throughout. Faie the ...
Why it matters: This Minor Setting Is All But Optional In... is generating hype in the community.
EXCLUSIVE: The Russo Brothers’ AGBO production studio has made a trio of promotions in its film and TV team including Michael Disco to President, Kassee Whiting to EVP and Alessandra Mamán to SVP. Disco will continue to expand AGBO’s slate and set creative and production strat...
The big picture: AGBO Promotes Film & TV Execs Michael Disco,... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.
Why it matters: Gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport for second time... demands attention beyond borders.
Bubbles is a smoother, more intuitive way to multitask on Pixel phones, and I'm loving it already.
The big picture: Android 17's Bubbles Is the Best Thing to... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Public debates about transgender issues are often framed as disagreements over evidence or safety. In my new article published in the International Journal of Transgender Health, I argue current policy shifts are better understood as part of a recognizable escalation pattern.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Scientists can learn a lot about a quantum material by watching how it responds to light. In magnetic semiconductors, one especially useful messenger is the exciton: a pairing of a negatively charged electron and the positively charged "hole" it leaves behind. Until now, excit...
The big picture: How to train your magnet: Excitons as a... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
For IndieWire, McKendrick talked about Taylor Swift, Shonda Rhimes, embracing rewrites, and the language of genre filmmaking — all while tracing the eight-year path that brought her to Netflix.
IndieWire reports: How ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ Filmmaker Leah McKendrick Went... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The signing comes on the heels of releasing her latest album, 'Retrospect,' which was released via Planet 9/Virgin Music Group on May 15. It was the performer's first full-length album in eight years.
Why it matters: Mýa Signs with WME for Representation could reshape the box office conversation.
Once a month, the Criterion Collection announces new titles set for release in the future. New information drops around the middle of the month for releases that would come out about three months later. These announcements are highly anticipated among movie fans and cinephiles...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The overall market is down, but Fox is up. Despite Madison Avenue pressures on TV’s annual “upfront” ad-sales market and a projection that advertisers’ budgets will be tighter than in years past, Fox Corp. has scored more commitments for its sports, news and entertainment prop...
Variety reports: Fox Scores Upfront Ad Dollars in Tough Market.... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
We have the nominees for the 10th annual Black Reel TV Awards, with Ryan Coogler’s Disney+/Marvel drama Ironheart leading the field with 10. ABC comedy Abbott Elementary is next with nine noms, followed by HBO’s creepshow IT: Welcome to Derry and Netflix telefilm Ruth & Boaz w...
The big picture: ‘Ironheart’ & Netflix Lead Black Reel TV Awards... — is generating industry buzz.
They’re back. Discovery’s Shark Week, featuring the ocean’s most formidable apex predators, returns Sunday, July 26 on Discovery Channel. “As the original and longest-running programming event, Shark Week is an unmatched legacy built on bold storytelling, pioneering science, a...
Why it matters: Discovery’s Shark Week Sets Summer Return Date With... could reshape the box office conversation.
When three Amazon software engineers testified earlier this month at Seattle City Council hearings about data centers, they started their testimony by citing a city law barring employment discrimination over political speech. Now, they're accusing their employer of breaking th...
The Verge reports: Amazon employees say they’re facing termination for backing... — this is one to watch for the industry.
For a limited time, you can save up to $100 off on the Gigabyte M27Q2 27-inch 200 Hz gaming monitor on Newegg.
Why it matters: Upgrade to the 200 Hz quantum dot experience... is one to watch for the industry.
After dropping two impressive EPs already this year, the young Detroit rapper is looking to share his most ambitious project yet.
Why it matters: Hip-Hop Up and Comer of the Month: Lelo... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
"That's what makes this field so exciting. You really are solving a mystery."
Bottom line from Space.com: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
As I write these words, Julian has just published a feature about Signet City, the new "fungalpunk" RPG from Citizen Sleeper and In Other Waters developer Gareth Damian Martin, in which you are a soulful parasite moving between the minds and bodies of an entire urban populatio...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
With neotrad sounds and Urban Cowboy revivalists dominating country music, Midland reveal themselves as trendsetters on new album Stages
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
The big picture: Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Don't miss these handpicked discounts on some of our favorite products ahead of Prime Day.
Why it matters: CNET's Shopping Experts Found the Best Deals of... is one to watch for the industry.
Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney took to the State of Unreal stage yesterday to deliver a rallying cry of sorts to the games industry, which he described as being "in a time of both crisis and also opportunity". And guess where the opportunity is? But we'll come back to that. Read ...
The big picture: "One view of the future is that Roblox... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.
The big picture: Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest... — affects international relations.
The rapper’s pre-released singles from her upcoming album ‘Whack’s Museum’ put her talent on display and dispel doubters
Rolling Stone reports: Tierra Whack Calls Out Critics in New Singles... — this taps into a cultural moment.
EXCLUSIVE: Production has wrapped on Ages of the Moon, the feature film adaptation of the play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard. Steve Buscemi (The Big Lebowski) stars in the two-hander alongside Aidan Quinn (Legends Of The Fall) who also directs. Oren Moverma...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The identity of a centuries-old shipwreck discovered off the south coast of England, holding 400 gold coins, has finally been identified as the Dutch trading ship "Dom van Keulen," which left Morocco for the Netherlands in the autumn of 1633.
Why it matters: Mystery of 17th century shipwreck holding 400 gold... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
For decades, biologists have known that hermit crabs forced to live in shells that are too small slow their growth. What wasn't clear was how they did it. New research suggests the answer isn't simply that the crabs eat less. Instead, they appear to regulate growth by changing...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Polymarket is getting into the podcast business. The prediction market is teaming up with Dear Media to launch “What Are the Odds?,” a new weekly podcast that blends celebrity news, internet moments and real-time prediction data. “What Are the Odds?,” premiering Friday, featur...
Why it matters: Polymarket and Dear Media Team for Weekly Podcast... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Iran has come out of the war's first chapter stronger than many expected, but its next challenge may be harder, the BBC Persian Service's Amir Azimi writes.
BBC World reports: Why Iran believes deal with US leaves it... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Bendita Film Sales has picked up international sales rights for “3 Weeks After,” by writer-director Miroslav Terzić, which is world premiering in the Crystal Globe Competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The film, which is inspired by true events, explores violence amon...
Variety reports: Karlovy Vary Competition Title ‘3 Weeks After’ Acquired... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
A financial disclosure from Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook details large legal and security expenses
CNBC reports: Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook cost... — this signals changing business strategies.
Midnight Murder Club, the positively received horror party game from the developers of Knockout City, is getting one more update before the studio moves on. However, Velan Studios confirmed the game is not shutting down. Update 2.0.008, which is out now and addresses an iss...
The big picture: Midnight Murder Club Gets Final Update, But There... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
If an autonomous AI agent interacts with your company's core intellectual property today, can your security team instantly name the person who authorized it? For most enterprises, the answer is a simple no. The rush to adopt internal AI tools has left a massive trail of admi...
Why it matters: Orphaned AI Agents: How to Find Hidden Access... highlights growing cyber threats.
With a growing coalition of supporters in entertainment and tech, a sweeping new law to address deepfakes and voice cloning is headed to the full Senate.
Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The 2026 U.S. Open tees off this week as PGA Tour players head to Shinnecock Hills on New York’s Long Island for the third major championship of the season. Shinnecock Hills returns as a US Open host for the first time since 2018, when Brooks Koepka captured his second consecu...
The big picture: How to Watch the 2026 U.S. Open Online:... — is generating industry buzz.
Before the June 23 U.S. streaming premiere, watch an exclusive clip from a "Meet the Filmmaker" interview with the Ukrainian director about his collab with DOP Oleg Mutu that will also hit the platform.
The big picture: ‘Two Prosecutors’ Set for Criterion Channel in U.S.;... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. When Fox announced its acquisition of Roku earlier this week, executives of both companies were quick to promise...
Why it matters: No more lightbulbs, much more sports: Five predictions... could change how developers build software.
Alongside all of the early Prime Day deals now live, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by rare early Prime Day deals on Apple Watch Ultra 3 at nearly $100 off (additional colors and band options are now live), alongside ongoing Series 11 discounts starting from $299 wi...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable Galaxy Tab S11 plummeting to a new Amazon all-time low at over $300 off alongside these Samsung Galaxy S26 deals – $150 off at Best Buy for today only, or this open-box 512GB model at a massive $525 off. We also ...
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Walamrt+ membership is on sale for $49 for an annual membership, down from the normal price of $98. That's a 50% discount.
Mashable reports: Walmart+ annual memberships are half off ahead of... — this could change how developers build software.
The internet did not break this week. It got used exactly as designed, which is worse. Searches were siphoned through shady browser add-ons. AI chat links turned into malware delivery paths. macOS attacks ran in memory and left almost nothing behind. Cloud agents looked like ...
Why it matters: ThreatsDay Bulletin: Claude Chat Abuse, NastyC2 npm Packages,... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.
Why it matters: CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator could affect investors and consumers alike.
EXCLUSIVE: Sydney Agudong (Lilo & Stitch), Henry Ian Cusick (Lost), Mahina Napoleon (The Walking Dead: Dead City), and Tori Anderson (NCIS: Hawai’i) are among leading cast in Hawai’i-set adventure comedy The Tourist Curse. Also starring are Ta’imua, Kimee Balmilero, Jason Anto...
Why it matters: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Star Sydney Agudong Cast In... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Seeed Studio's SenseCAP T1000-E tracker card also doesn't use cell towers or Wi-Fi. Here's how it works in the real world.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this is one to watch for the industry.
The startup trains embodied AI and world models using Medal’s dataset of 2 billion videos per year from 10 million monthly active users.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Millions of Californians, in every part of the state, live with an uneasy day-to-day preoccupation: Housing is so expensive here, food and gas and utilities are so expensive—would it make sense to pull up stakes and leave for another state?
Phys.org reports: Video: The economic pressures that are driving Californians... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The cause of future food shortages may not be a lack of farmland, but a shortage of agricultural workers. Amid low birth rates and rural decline, a joint international research team from KAIST has developed a new data-driven model that incorporates the decline in the agricultu...
The big picture: What if there is no one to farm?... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
High above our heads, a silent battle is unfolding within Earth's magnetic shield. For decades, scientists have tracked "killer electrons"—ultrafast particles capable of piercing satellite armor and endangering astronauts as they zip through the Van Allen radiation belts. Whil...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The IEA said on Wednesday that a lasting resolution to the conflict could drive a surge in supply volumes and trigger a major oil overhang next year.
CNBC reports: OPEC chief dismisses IEA supply glut forecast as... — this signals changing business strategies.
Our latest Rollout Report Card discussion looks at everything surrounding Olivia Rodrigo's much-anticipated (and now rapturously received) new album.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
We tested 20 laptop and phone chargers, ranging from cheap no-name 15W options to 140W beasts. Find out what stood out as the best.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Director Isabel Castro explains how the Quintanilla family’s private archive helped shape a coming-of-age portrait of Selena beyond her tragic death.
Why it matters: How ‘Selena y Los Dinos’ Found a New... is generating industry buzz.
With studios being closed down faster than you can blink, every coder is going to be using one-click fixes.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Guardrails positions itself as a populist political movement that runs on small donations from people in the trenches of the AI boom.
The big picture: A tech worker-backed PAC is bringing a $5M... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour is breaking records without ever coming to the U.S.
Why it matters: Bad Bunny Is the First-Ever Latin Artist to... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
EXCLUSIVE: Obscured Releasing has acquired U.S. distribution rights to satirical comedy Lady, starring Fleabag actress Sian Clifford as the aristocratic Lady Isabella. This debut feature from BAFTA-nominated director Samuel Abrahams is being lined up for a theatrical release t...
The big picture: Sian Clifford Satirical Comedy ‘Lady’ Scores U.S. Deal — could reshape the box office conversation.
The Czech film fest completes its 2026 lineup with a Horizons program chock-full of festival circuit favorites and genre hits in the Afterhours program, formerly known as Midnight Screenings.
The big picture: Karlovy Vary Fest Adds Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ and... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
HBO is reducing the price of its annual subscription plans across all three of its tiers.
The big picture: HBO Max Cuts Prices 40 Percent Ahead of... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to have largely the same dimensions as their predecessors, except in one key area: the camera plateau. Here’s why iPhone 18 Pro’s camera bump is expected to get even larger this year.
9to5Mac reports: iPhone 18 Pro is getting larger camera bump... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
May 12: Publisher Natsume has just announced the release date for Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, marking the franchise’s first title on Nintendo’s new hardware. The game launches on September 24, with physical editions also confirmed for ...
Why it matters: Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea gets Nintendo Switch... may set a new standard for the genre.
Yup, there's a helicopter on the top left corner of the newly revealed Grand Theft Auto 6 cover artwork
The big picture: GTA 6′s Cover Continues The Weird Rule Rockstar... — is generating hype in the community.
“Giving billions of dollars to theocratic lunatics who want to murder us is not a good idea,” Sen. Ted Cruz told reporters
Why it matters: Republicans Slam Trump for Caving to Iran in... could define this era of music.
His incendiary response comes in the wake of a wave of criticisms levied at his appearance at the event. Jack Osbourne Defends Attendance at White House UFC Event: “I’m Sorry You Weren’t Invited” Langdon Hickman
Consequence of Sound reports: Jack Osbourne Defends Attendance at White House UFC... — this could define this era of music.
Phoenixx and Mono Entertainment are teaming up to release Clock Rogue on Nintendo Switch, the two sides announced today. The game is planned for June 25, 2026. Clock Rogue is an action roguelike featuring rhythmic combat mechanics and colorful hedgehogs. You’ll attack with you...
Why it matters: Action roguelike Clock Rogue on the way to... is generating hype in the community.
“I hope this introduces at least one new person to Elliott’s brilliant discography” The post Elliott Smith now has an asteroid named after him appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Elliott Smith now has an asteroid named after... — is making waves across platforms.
The broil of ideas that make up Signet City have been growing in Gareth Damian Martin's head for years and they're about fit to burst. The creator of In Other Waters and Citizen Sleeper describes their new game as a first-person fungalpunk RPG, a game that draws inspiration fr...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Signet City is an RPG where you play... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
“Models vs. Werewolves,” the new horror film from Charles Band and vertical production banner FMA – Full Moon Artists, has landed at microdrama platform ReelShort for its vertical premiere. The film follows five models who retreat to a remote Airbnb during a rare full moon eve...
Why it matters: Charles Band Horror ‘Models vs. Werewolves,’ Featuring Dee... could reshape the box office conversation.
SpaceX's first few days of trading have been filled with superlatives, from trading volume to the size of the company's first acquisition.
The big picture: Bonkers SpaceX stats that show how staggering the... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
As $965 billion Anthropic prepares to IPO, the AI firm’s CEO Dario Amodei admits he’s only been managing one person—and passing the rest to his sister.
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
During the early Prime Day period, it's all about Kindle bundles. But if you just want to grab an e-reader on sale, wait for June 23.
The big picture: I test e-readers, and I found 3 early... — reshapes the tech landscape.
And the OLED charging LED works like it should now.
Why it matters: Valve's latest SteamOS is out with 'initial support... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Yann LeCun's comments renew a long-running spat with Musk and cast doubt over valuations of some of the world's biggest AI companies.
Why it matters: Godfather of AI blasts Musk's xAI as 'failure,'... reflects a broader economic trend.
I tried the new Siri on my Mac, and although it's off to a promising start, Apple still has more work to do.
The big picture: I put Siri AI through the same tests... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Scientists from the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester and Sun Yat-sen University have captured the growth of semiconducting tellurium nanostructures in liquid in real time, revealing how tiny seed particles form, grow into nanowires and compete for ma...
Why it matters: Real-time microscopy reveals how semiconductor nanowires grow, and... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
An international study led by Curtin University has revealed new insights into how an ancient flying reptile was preserved in extraordinary detail for 113 million years, offering a rare glimpse into a vanished world.
Phys.org reports: Perfectly preserved pterosaur wing rewrites the fossil rulebook — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The environmental damage caused by the world's highest-consuming 10% of people is worth $1.7 trillion to $5.7 trillion a year. At the central and upper estimates, this is several times more than the international community has committed to spend on climate action and biodivers...
Why it matters: World's highest-consuming 10% cause up to $5.7 trillion... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Flocking birds and schools of fish are a familiar sight. While previous research has uncovered the broad dynamics driving these movements, their underlying intricacies remain a mystery. Now a study by a team of New York University mathematicians offers new insights into these ...
Phys.org reports: How do flocking birds and schools of fish... — this opens new research frontiers.
A moss gene previously thought to have been inactive actually plays a key role in its evolutionary success, researchers from the University of Bristol have discovered. The new paper published in Current Biology investigated a family of plant genes called WOX genes—proteins tha...
Phys.org reports: Long-dismissed moss gene suppresses twins and triplets, reshaping... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Starting today, app developers will be able to distribute apps through alternative app marketplaces in Brazil, as part of a broader set of changes to the app distribution and payment rules in the country. Here are all the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.
A new Special Report in the journal BioScience introduces the Scientist Network for Advancing Policy (SNAP), a student-led, nonpartisan, grassroots coalition founded in 2025 to empower early-career researchers to engage with science policy, advocacy and public communication. T...
The big picture: Early-career scientists build national infrastructure to bridge science... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A diverse group of artisans from current shows and industry veterans gathered for USG University's panel on getting started and paying it forward in the world of film and television.
Why it matters: Watch Filmmakers from ‘Hacks,’ ‘All Her Fault,’ ‘Ted,’... could reshape the box office conversation.
Game on! “Esports World Cup: Level Up” returns for its second season on June 26, when all five episodes will drop exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video. Directed by filmmaker R.J. Cutler (Netflix’s “Martha,” Apple TV’s “Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry”), the docuserie...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Oh no, not The Twinkie! The first official trailer for the upcoming fifth and final season of Netflix’s hit action adventure series Outer Banks shows John B. (Chase Stokes) watching in horror as Cleo (Carlacia Grant) blows up his beloved van. The teaser also reveals that the n...
Why it matters: ‘Outer Banks’ Gets Season 5 Release Date &... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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