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  1. Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a crisis of trust’TechCrunch
  2. Wembley Stadium criticised after The Weeknd fireworks display goes ahead hours after wildfire emergency alertNME
  3. Matthew McConaughey explains why he turned down the role of Joel in The Last of UsEurogamer
  4. Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan and Harris Dickinson Spotted Filming Beatles Biopic at Iconic Abbey Road CrosswalkVariety
  5. How to lease an iPhone instead of buying oneEngadget
  6. Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura teases his role in the new anime series, tells fans to "let your imagination run wild"Eurogamer
  7. Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Opening Amid Ongoing “Health Issues”: “See You Down The Road”Deadline
  8. Two dead and evacuation under way as fires break out on Greek islandBBC World
  9. Phoebe Bridgers explains why ‘Lost Weekend’ took “forever” to make: “I didn’t love all parts of being away”NME
  10. Bryan Adams Brings Out Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo for Surprise Stevie Wonder Cover in DetroitBillboard

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Wembley Stadium criticised after The Weeknd fireworks display goes ahead hours after wildfire emergency alert

The "severe" warning had advised people in England and Wales not to use fireworks The post Wembley Stadium criticised after The Weeknd fireworks display goes ahead hours after wildfire emergency alert appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Wembley Stadium criticised after The Weeknd fireworks display... shows where the music business is headed.

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Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan and Harris Dickinson Spotted Filming Beatles Biopic at Iconic Abbey Road Crosswalk

It wouldn’t be a Beatles movie without Abbey Road. In a video shared on social media, Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn and Barry Keoghan were shown recreating the iconic album cover for Sam Mendes’ multi-part Beatles biopic, titled “The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinemat...

Variety reports: Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan and Harris... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Opening Amid Ongoing “Health Issues”: “See You Down The Road”

As Dollywood opens its latest attraction, NightFlight Expedition, Dolly Parton is contending with ongoing health issues. On Friday, the 11x Grammy winner virtually greeted guests of her Nashville park to let them know that her doctor “clipped my wings” and advised her against ...

Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Phoebe Bridgers explains why ‘Lost Weekend’ took “forever” to make: “I didn’t love all parts of being away”

The new record ended a six-year wait after her last solo album 'Punisher' The post Phoebe Bridgers explains why ‘Lost Weekend’ took “forever” to make: “I didn’t love all parts of being away” appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Phoebe Bridgers explains why ‘Lost Weekend’ took “forever”... shows where the music business is headed.

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Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Remains No. 1 With $70 Million, ‘End of Oak Street’ Debuts to $21 Million

Dog days of summer? This year’s August at the box office didn’t get the memo. This popcorn season is ending with a bang rather than the usual whimper as “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” continue to pack in crowds. Meanwhile, two new movies, Warner Bros.’ prehistor...

Variety reports: Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Remains No.... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Nintendo maintenance schedule – August 16, 2026 – Switch Online downtime happening this week

Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of August 16, 2026. Nintendo Switch Online downtime has been on the docket for a bit. This week, that will finally be taking place. Two sessions are planned, which should wrap up by Tuesday / Wednesday. Below is the f...

Nintendo Everything reports: Nintendo maintenance schedule – August 16, 2026 –... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Strain flips Hall signal in altermagnetic manganese telluride, suggesting a path to practical spintronics

Time-reversal symmetry is an exotic behavior found in systems whose internal physics looks different when running forward versus backward in time. For some time, physicists have searched for this behavior in systems with almost no overall magnetization. Such phases are highly ...

The big picture: Strain flips Hall signal in altermagnetic manganese telluride,... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ $70M Is Second-Best 3rd Weekend Ever; ‘Odyssey’ Sails Past Half Billion, Dino Pics $20M+ Apiece – Box Office Update

SUNDAY AM WRITETHRU after Saturday posts: Spider-Man: Brand New Day posted the second-best third weekend ever at the domestic box office with $70M -51%, which takes its running cume to $785.8M. By end of today, Brand New Day will rank as the fourth highest grossing domestic mo...

Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Top mathematicians say LLMs are strong calculators but poor creative thinkers

Two renowned mathematicians, Timothy Gowers and Peter Sarnak, say large language models are good at combining known methods but lack the intuition for genuinely new mathematical ideas. The article Top mathematicians say LLMs are strong calculators but poor creative thinkers ap...

The Decoder reports: Top mathematicians say LLMs are strong calculators but... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.

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What is the Retro app for and how do you use it?

Let's look at how to use the Retro app, whether it's free and whether it can compete with other social media apps.

Why it matters: What is the Retro app for and how... could change how developers build software.

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This portable, external CD/DVD drive comes with a 2.5-inch SATA and an SD Card slot for just $26 — Save 10% on a modern essential for keeping physical media alive

If you have a bunch of old CDs or DVDs lying around and want something quick and simple to access them, this external drive can get the job done for you for less than $30 while offering extra features that would make it useful in your day-to-day PC usage.

Tom's Hardware reports: This portable, external CD/DVD drive comes with a... — this could change how developers build software.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Becomes Second-Fastest To Cross $2B At Global Box Office

Holy cow! Or whatever kind of Holy is yelled out in a comic book, but Sony/Marvel Studio’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day crossed the $2 billion global mark, becoming the second fastest movie to do so and the eighth movie to ever cross that benchmark. Brand New Day pulls off this f...

Deadline reports: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Becomes Second-Fastest To Cross... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Hits $2 Billion Worldwide in Three Weeks

New day, new box office milestone for Sony’s latest Spidey adventure. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has surpassed $2 billion in global ticket sales, eclipsing the rare benchmark after just three weekends of release. The comic book adventure, starring Tom Holland as Marvel’s neig...

Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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“It Was a Bumpy Ride!”: Jack Rowan and Director Kieron J. Walsh on the Many Lives of Head-Bopping, Troubles-Set ‘Skintown’

The English actor and Irish filmmaker arrive at Edinburgh Film Festival with one of the most raucous indies of the year, backdropped by '90s rave culture and war-weary Northern Ireland: "It's not really been recorded — what it was like for young people to grow up there."

Hollywood Reporter reports: “It Was a Bumpy Ride!”: Jack Rowan and... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Chinese ship sets off for Europe through Arctic, halving travel time

A Chinese container vessel has set sail for Europe through the Arctic as part of a new weekly service on a route that cuts shipment times in half but that environmental groups warn could speed up the melting of polar ice.

Why it matters: Chinese ship sets off for Europe through Arctic,... opens new research frontiers.

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Firefighters battle second day of blaze on Greek island

Firefighters battled for a second day Sunday to contain a forest fire on the Greek Aegean island of Skyros, as the local mayor voiced hope it could soon be brought under control.

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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New AmnesiaStealer macOS malware hijacks browser sessions via remote control

A new information-stealing malware called AmnesiaStealer, which targets macOS users via ClickFix attacks, includes a streaming module that allows the attacker to interactively control the victim's web browser. [...]

BleepingComputer reports: New AmnesiaStealer macOS malware hijacks browser sessions via... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.

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ChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes

ChatGPT's desktop app on macOS has a new feature called Computer History that turns your actions into training data, learning how you work, suggesting automations, and even picking up tasks you left half done. It uses your activity to build a timeline that ChatGPT and Codex ca...

The Verge reports: ChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Shrinking water bodies can turn drought into disease hotspots or dead ends

Prolonged dry spells or droughts can sometimes reduce aquatic diseases, many of which affect people. Yet other times, water scarcity can counterintuitively lead to an uptick in diseases that depend on water.

Phys.org reports: Shrinking water bodies can turn drought into disease... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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‘Mission’ Review: An All-In George MacKay Performance Anchors a Fevered Mental Illness Portrait

Back in 2013, actor George MacKay and director Paul Wright paired up for “For Those in Peril,” an atmospheric study of youthful alienation, trauma and psychological collapse in small-town Scotland that sealed both men’s place on the U.K. industry “ones to watch” list. Since th...

Variety reports: ‘Mission’ Review: An All-In George MacKay Performance Anchors... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Skatesterre launch trailer – new fast-paced arcade skating game for Nintendo Switch 2

The launch trailer is here for Skatesterre. As of this week, Nintendo Switch 2 players can get their hands on the fast-paced arcade skating game. If you’re interested in exploring this one further, check out the following rundown: Players step into the shoes of Dutch skateboar...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Einstein Probe catches rare X-ray flash from an exploding star

Astronomers have linked an X-ray flash discovered by the Einstein Probe to a known type of supernova with unusual features that point to the birth of an ultra-dense, rapidly spinning magnetar. The paper outlining this finding was published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters ...

The big picture: Einstein Probe catches rare X-ray flash from an... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Mira Sorvino Calls ‘Romy & Michele 2’ Co-Star Lisa Kudrow A “Great Acting Partner” & Reveals Why Film Has Withstood The Test Of Time

Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow are reprising their roles from Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion for the sequel. The duo was at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, to preview Romy and Michele 2, which they both executive produce. With the sequel premie...

Deadline reports: Mira Sorvino Calls ‘Romy & Michele 2’ Co-Star... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Role Model: ‘I’m Not Trying to Be a Pop Star!’

Tucker Pillsbury, a.k.a. Role Model, goes deep about his new album, his secret Madonna influence, loving Heartland rock, and much more in our new interview

The big picture: Role Model: ‘I’m Not Trying to Be a... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Is Making The Wait For Injustice 3 Much More Bearable

Let me get this straight: I play a lot of the best fighting games. I enjoy playing them. I am not good at the genre. Anything online requires me to adapt to players far beyond my skill level, and it’s almost pointless for me to attempt to reach that level. I just don’t have th...

Why it matters: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Is Making The Wait... signals what players want next.

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Gen Z is eyeing up ‘secure’ healthcare jobs to AI-proof their careers, but be warned: Chiropractors, doctors and paramedics are the unhappiest workers

Health care workers report burnout and lower job satisfaction. In fact, Gen Z's safest bet for happiness might just be behind a counter, not a stethoscope, research suggests.

The big picture: Gen Z is eyeing up ‘secure’ healthcare jobs... — reflects a broader economic trend.

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Ukraine built a $48,000 long-range drone after covertly snapping Chinese factory photos, clone destroys Russian Tu-95 bomber — attack drone has 2,000 km range, country builds 6,000 flying-wing drones a year

The drone that destroyed a Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bomber at Russia's Engels-2 air base last month turns out to be the MICH 2000.

Why it matters: Ukraine built a $48,000 long-range drone after covertly... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Active particles could make stable glasses stronger without catastrophic brittle failure

The strongest glasses have an Achilles' heel that causes them to fail catastrophically when pushed past their limit. They do not bend or stretch, as all damage concentrates into a single plane and the material fails in an instant. This brittleness has long capped the usefulnes...

The big picture: Active particles could make stable glasses stronger without... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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‘Borges And Me’ Review: Marc Turtletaub’s Hallucinatory ’70s Road Trip Is Smart, Literary And Playful – Edinburgh Film Festival

Sometimes it feels like the growing subset of films set in the stuffy British academic world of the early ’70s deserve a genre all to themselves. It’s a very interesting visual paradox; young people going out into the world to discover and further themselves in an environment ...

The big picture: ‘Borges And Me’ Review: Marc Turtletaub’s Hallucinatory ’70s... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Do We Really Need Another Charles Manson Documentary?

As Conversations With a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes hits Netflix, director Joe Berlinger explains why we keep talking about the most-covered case in true-crime history

Why it matters: Do We Really Need Another Charles Manson Documentary? reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Starfield Discount Drops The Sci-Fi RPG To Its Lowest Price Yet

As someone who talks about their fascination with space to an unhealthy degree, you can bet that Starfield was my most anticipated game for years. The first original IP from Bethesda Game Studios in over two decades, it looked like a sci-fi take on Fallout, offering a new univ...

The big picture: Starfield Discount Drops The Sci-Fi RPG To Its... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Pixel 11 Pro’s ‘HiLight’ is another half-baked feature burdened by bad first impressions

There are a few trends that have shown up on Pixel phones over the years, but one of the most frustrating is that Google keeps launching half-baked features on its devices that take way too long to reach their potential, just to be taken away afterwards. “HiLight” is the worst...

9to5Google reports: Pixel 11 Pro’s ‘HiLight’ is another half-baked feature... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Critical macOS Screen Sharing flaw gives attackers remote root access — CISA bumps bug to 9.8 severity following active Monero cryptojacking attacks

The Dutch National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) says that attackers are actively exploiting CVE-2026-65400, an authentication bypass in macOS Screen Sharing.

Tom's Hardware reports: Critical macOS Screen Sharing flaw gives attackers remote... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Face Unlock on Pixel 11 series works better in low light

Since the Pixel 8, Google’s camera-based face recognition has supported Android’s highest biometric standard. The Pixel 11 series now offers Face Unlock that “recognizes you more easily in low light.”

The big picture: Face Unlock on Pixel 11 series works better... — could change how developers build software.

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This 10-cent heart drug cuts hospitalizations by 25%

A centuries-old heart drug costing less than ten cents a day could help keep heart-failure patients out of the hospital. New research suggests low-dose digoxin can reduce heart-failure hospitalizations by about 25%, potentially paving the way for its return as a major treatment.

Why it matters: This 10-cent heart drug cuts hospitalizations by 25% adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Why AI training can backfire for older workers

Employers are increasingly investing in training to prepare their employees for artificial intelligence (AI). Training budgets are growing, and "upskilling" has become a common response to rapid technological change.

The big picture: Why AI training can backfire for older workers — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Intel says it will launch new core with Nova Lake on desktop first, not in data center — VP Robert Hallock hopes enthusiasts ‘do the math’ compared to AMD

Intel’s Robert Hallock says he hopes enthusiasts “do the math” compared to AMD, highlighting that the company’s new core architecture will release in consumer processors before the data center.

Why it matters: Intel says it will launch new core with... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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A little movement in midlife could pay off for your brain years later

Exercise and healthy blood sugar levels in midlife may help slow cognitive decline decades later. Physical activity appeared especially beneficial for Mexican American adults, suggesting that some brain-protective factors may differ across populations.

Why it matters: A little movement in midlife could pay off... opens new research frontiers.

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Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for August 20, 2026

Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of August 20, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Steins;Gate Reboot. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule: Switch 2 Retail Steins;Gate Reboot Sw...

Why it matters: Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for August 20, 2026 signals what players want next.

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Centuries-old physics test could help detect millicharged particles

Theoretical physicists have long predicted the existence of millicharged particles (mCPs), hypothetical particles that carry a very small electric charge. These particles are expected to interact very weakly with ordinary matter and electromagnetic fields; hence, they would be...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Rogue AI aren’t science fiction anymore

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI safety, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started It all started in July, when one...

Bottom line from The Verge: this reshapes the tech landscape.

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3D-printed sound-powered jet engines propel micro drones — fliers are completely silent; researchers use ultrasonic frequencies to drive 12,000-RPM silent hovering fliers

A specially shaped 3D-printed resonator can make air shoot out of its nozzle and provide thrust when it hit with the proper frequency. While the prototypes don't deliver practical levels of thrust yet, they show proof that the concept works.

Tom's Hardware reports: 3D-printed sound-powered jet engines propel micro drones —... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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3D-printing enthusiast creates ‘Flock Sock’ to blind controversial cameras, shares design — slip-on cover attaches to broom handle to make it easy to put on devices placed on traffic and streetlights

SquidInk created a 3D-printing model that would allow anyone to build an easy-to-install "protective cover" for Flock cameras. The "Flock Sock" slips on these devices in seconds using a broom handle, although it must be noted that adding this "accessory" can you into trouble.

Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this could change how developers build software.

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The common mistake that could make aging joints hurt more

Aging gradually wears down the cartilage and fluid that protect our joints, but avoiding movement may actually make matters worse. Exercise helps nourish cartilage, strengthens the muscles that protect joints, and can reduce osteoarthritis pain. Low-impact activities such as s...

ScienceDaily reports: The common mistake that could make aging joints... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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When AI models aren't allowed to reflect on themselves, it changes their entire worldview

A study involving Google researchers shows that when chatbots are trained not to claim consciousness, it also changes their stance on animal rights, religion, and life satisfaction. Unbraked models attributed significantly more inner life to animals and suddenly affirmed an af...

Bottom line from The Decoder: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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Modern OLEDs are just as vulnerable to burn-in as 2017 panels in 10,000-hour test — twice the brightness and 27% efficiency gains offer crucial headroom

Rtings.com's latest update on their Accelerated Longevity Test shows that modern OLED TVs don't offer a clear advantage over older models in terms of burn-in since both show similar image retention after 10,000 hours of simulated usage. However, the new OLEDs are much brighter...

Tom's Hardware reports: Modern OLEDs are just as vulnerable to burn-in... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Locarno Winner ‘Forgotten Spaceman’ Adds Khan & Kumar Media, Prism Entertainment as Executive Producers Ahead of Toronto Bow (EXCLUSIVE)

“Forgotten Spaceman,” the documentary short by BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Elham Ehsas that won the Leopard of Tomorrow (International Competition) award at Locarno’s Junior Jury Awards, has added Khan & Kumar Media and Prism Entertainment as executive producers ahead of its Tor...

Why it matters: Locarno Winner ‘Forgotten Spaceman’ Adds Khan & Kumar... could reshape the box office conversation.

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xTool M2 color craft laser and engraver review: Improved print head and positioning cameras at a lower price

The M2 is xTool’s second take on an all-in-one craft tool in a box. It isn’t just an iterative update to the M1 Ultra, the new M2 color craft laser and engraver thoroughly remixes the offering by adding cameras, air assist, CMYK print, and more.

Why it matters: xTool M2 color craft laser and engraver review:... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Black hole star: Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object

Astronomers at MIT and elsewhere have spotted an extremely bright red spot in the early universe. The object resembles an enormous star, roughly the size of our solar system. But it also is putting out 100 billion times more energy than any known star can physically produce. I...

Why it matters: Black hole star: Astronomers discover a brand-new type... opens new research frontiers.

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Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole Star

An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.

Wired reports: Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Thieves swap RTX 5080 GPUs for RTX 3060s in Chinese gaming hotels — rogue 'downgrades' go unnoticed until sudden blackout exposes $12,000 heist

Two thieves in China have been arrested after they were caught stealing high-end GPUs from gaming hotels. They'd check into rooms with RTX 5080s, replace them with RTX 3060s that looked similar, and no one noticed the performance difference.

Why it matters: Thieves swap RTX 5080 GPUs for RTX 3060s... reshapes the tech landscape.

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TerraMow V1000 Review: Show Your Lawn Some Love

With automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras, the TerraMow V1000 is the complete package.

The big picture: TerraMow V1000 Review: Show Your Lawn Some Love — is one to watch for the industry.

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Ex-farm bureau chief invites AI data center developers to buy his land —argues blocked $6.3B project will just move to willing neighbors, defies 500-jurisdiction moratorium wave and 70% public opposition

Blake Hurst spent a decade running the state's largest farm lobby. Now he's publicly courting the developers his neighbors froze out.

The big picture: Ex-farm bureau chief invites AI data center developers... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Ukrainian drone regiment ‘decimates’ 3,500-strong U.S. armored brigade combat team in war game — High drone kill-rate forced continuous 'respawns,' reveals shortcomings in American response as drones easily spotted and destroyed tanks and armored vehicles

The 3rd Brigade Combat Team (3rd BCT) of the 1st Cavalry Division was defeated in military exercises by the opposing force, which included a regiment of Ukrainian drone operators. Even though the 3rd BCT had tanks, other armor, and anti-drone units, they were no match for Ukra...

Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this could change how developers build software.

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Physicists discover a hidden gluon structure inside protons that could rewrite textbooks

Physicists may have uncovered a hidden feature inside protons that helps preserve one of matter’s most fundamental properties. RHIC collision data suggest baryon number is carried not simply by three quarks, but by a Y-shaped junction of the gluons connecting them. The finding...

The big picture: Physicists discover a hidden gluon structure inside protons... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Lewis Capaldi makes self-deprecating nod to Florence + The Machine lyric onstage at Sziget Festival

He said he had been listening to a cutting line from 'One Of The Greats' and was thinking, "Oh fuck, yeah" The post Lewis Capaldi makes self-deprecating nod to Florence + The Machine lyric onstage at Sziget Festival appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Lewis Capaldi makes self-deprecating nod to Florence +... reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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How to watch Liverpool vs. Como online for free

Watch live football for free. How to watch Liverpool vs. Como in a 2026 pre-season friendly for free.

The big picture: How to watch Liverpool vs. Como online for... — could change how developers build software.

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Scientists reveal why walking gets so much harder with age

As we age, the body appears to sacrifice walking efficiency in exchange for stability. Older adults stiffen the ankle more with each step, which may help prevent falls but also forces the muscles to work harder while producing less forward motion. This leads to shorter strides...

The big picture: Scientists reveal why walking gets so much harder... — opens new research frontiers.

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Skrillex and Jorja Smith wrap up Sziget 2026 on the dancefloor

This year's edition of the Budapest bash went out with a bang, with some assistance from Zimmer90 and Soulwax The post Skrillex and Jorja Smith wrap up Sziget 2026 on the dancefloor appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Skrillex and Jorja Smith wrap up Sziget 2026... — this taps into a cultural moment.

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The Sunday Papers

Sundays are for getting up early and testing the legs are still in working order after potentially overdoing it with a crosscountry ride. All week, climbing stairs has been a struggle, like the muscles contain only vapours of energy. Just a little test cycle out to the woods t...

The big picture: The Sunday Papers — signals what players want next.

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How to watch RC Lens vs. PSG online for free

How to watch Trophee des Champions for free. Live steam RC Lens vs. PSG in the 2026 Trophee des Champions for free.

Why it matters: How to watch RC Lens vs. PSG online... is one to watch for the industry.

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The best HBO Max deals and bundles in August 2026

In August 2026, HBO Max is offering bundle deals with its service so you can stream excellent shows and movies at a discounted price.

The big picture: The best HBO Max deals and bundles in... — could change how developers build software.

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‘Shame and Money’ Director on Sundance-Winning Drama About a Kosovo Family in Free Fall: ‘It’s a Look Into the Past and a Warning to the Future’

Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Visar Morina returns to the Sarajevo Film Festival — the scene of a previous triumph — with the biting social drama “Shame and Money,” which won the top prize in Park City earlier this year and is playing in the festival’s main competition. The...

The big picture: ‘Shame and Money’ Director on Sundance-Winning Drama About... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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OpenAI dissolved the team built to catch catastrophic AI risks, reassigning its work to other groups

OpenAI shut down its "Preparedness" team, which evaluated whether the company's own AI models could pose catastrophic risks. The work has been parceled out to existing groups, and several safety staffers have left. Internally, unease is building, with one source describing a "...

The big picture: OpenAI dissolved the team built to catch catastrophic... — pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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Trump’s grand plan to put American workers first may be backfiring as U.S.-born unemployment rises and wage growth stalls

"These jobs are typically ones that are very difficult, very arduous jobs that require a lot of physical hardship, and the native-born workers just haven't done these jobs for quite some time and are in no mood to take them now—certainly not at these wages."

Why it matters: Trump’s grand plan to put American workers first... signals changing business strategies.

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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – DayZ, Starsand Island, more

Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include DayZ: Cool Edition, Starsand Island, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 DayZ: Cool Edition – 15.9GB Starsand Island – 6GB Wobbly Life – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition...

Why it matters: Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes –... signals what players want next.

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A new Ice Age species was hiding in la brea tar pits fossils for decades

Scientists have discovered a new extinct amphibian species hiding in the fossil collections of Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits. Named Spea labreae, the Ice Age spadefoot toad is an exceptionally rare find—only one other extinct Pleistocene amphibian has ever been identified in N...

ScienceDaily reports: A new Ice Age species was hiding in... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Anthropic's bio-weapons filter was down for nearly a year, exposing 133 million requests

In a safety report, Anthropic reveals that its internal filtering system for biological and chemical weapons risks was inactive for nearly a year. During that time, around 50,000 external feedback contractors ran about 133 million unfiltered interactions with the models. The a...

The Decoder reports: Anthropic's bio-weapons filter was down for nearly a... — this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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