Dario Amodei is pushing back against the idea that he's been painting an overly pessimistic picture of AI.
TechCrunch reports: Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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.
Matthew McConaughey has explained why he ultimately passed on playing Joel in HBO's The Last of Us – a role that, of course, went to Pedro Pascal instead. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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.
Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura has addressed the newly announced Kingdom Hearts anime series directly for the first time, though he's giving away very little. Read more
Why it matters: Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura teases his role... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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.
Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires on Salamina apart, Greek media report.
The big picture: Two dead and evacuation under way as fires... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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.
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.
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
The big picture: TechCrunch Mobility: The shifting flight path of electric... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
In it, the Three Caballeros will fight Bahamut. I'm kidding, but I can't imagine I'm that far off.
PC Gamer reports: The next big videogame TV adaptation is a... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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.
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.
Use your smarts to locate enemies and meticulously plot firing solutions.
Why it matters: Iron Nest is the best 'Battleship' game I've... signals what players want next.
Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.
The big picture: Russia says at least seven killed in largest... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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.
Trustees opposed Reiner's petition to access the $1.5 million trust fund because he is accused of killing his parents.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Tom Holland's superhero juggernaut collected $70 million domestically in its third weekend, alongside the debuts of 'The End of Oak Street' and 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie.'
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
"British humour is unmatched" The post This is what it sounded like when everyone at Boomtown festival got the government wildfire phone alert at once appeared first on NME.
NME reports: This is what it sounded like when everyone... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Sonic Editions drops 17 high-quality prints of the "Material Girl."
Why it matters: Never-Before-Released Photos of Madonna Comes Out in Celebration... shows where the music business is headed.
Halloween: The Game will get a digital release in New Zealand after all, despite initially being lumped in with Australia's classification refusal. Read more
Why it matters: Halloween: The Game will get a digital release... may set a new standard for the genre.
The trade of ferrying oil through the Strait of Hormuz undetected to transfer the barrels onto tankers in the Gulf of Oman is running at full tilt.
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
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.
Google's new LED feature on the Pixel 11 Pro models pays homage to classic notification LEDs, but so far it's subtle.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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.
Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the flames consuming the major park.
The big picture: Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
“If the United States says that it is suspending technical services for security reasons, it’s impossible to export. If it's for a plant health, it’s the same.”
Why it matters: Avocado pickers in Mexico restart exports as security... may shift market dynamics.
The 19-year-old, who was not a student at the university, was found hiding in a closet on campus, according to police.
The big picture: Teenager arrested in Virginia State University shooting that... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“I didn’t understand why all this weight was coming back or why my friends didn’t have to shave their faces and I had to.”
The big picture: ‘It was like a godsend’ —GLP-1 drugs show... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
The musician played 27 songs at his sold-out The Great Divide tour stop in Pasadena, California on Saturday
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this could define this era of music.
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.
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.
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.
Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch has apologised to Stella Sacco, the writer at the centre of the Rideshare Stimulator AI controversy, after publicly saying he'd have been "happy to replace her with AI". Read more
The big picture: Saber CEO Matthew Karch apologises to writer he... — signals what players want next.
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
BBC Business reports: Changing pubs into homes to be made harder... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Berkshire also reduced stakes in supermarket operator Kroger, steel manufacturer Nucor and dialysis giant DaVita.
Why it matters: Berkshire Hathaway buys more homebuilder stocks but slashes... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Make me use my noggin, please.
PC Gamer reports: Marvel Tōkon's simple but effective combo trials are... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Though I'm not Karl Marx, just in case you're confused.
PC Gamer reports: I played the economic simulator that could 'make... — this signals what players want next.
An early-stage grant is offering a look at spherical 'Aerobots' that could zoom around the caves of Titan, in a demo mission similar to Mars Ingenuity.
Why it matters: NASA funds spherical 'Aerobots' that could explore the... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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.
Investors will also get more details about the Fed's interest rate policy when the central bank releases minutes from the July meeting on Wednesday.
The big picture: Earnings from Walmart and other top retailers will... — hints at where the money is moving.
TikTok Shop started as a place where users snagged makeup products, phone cases, and fast-fashion. Now, people are dropping cash on gems
Rolling Stone reports: People Can’t Stop Buying Diamonds on TikTok: ‘I... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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.
Dell has created a humorous AI-era update to its iconic early-2000s 'Dude, you’re getting a Dell' series of commercials.
The big picture: Dell CEO unveils new 'Dude, you’re getting a... — is one to watch for the industry.
Kim Murstein and Gail Rudnick are the duo behind "Excuse My Grandma," an advice podcast that dives into life, love and other issues across generations.
The big picture: The internet's grandma has advice for late bloomers:... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The open-source codec Meta released in 2022 converts a waveform into discrete tokens that a matching decoder turns back into audio.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Adm. Cooper visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed aircraft carrier.
The big picture: Centcom chief calls carrier’s mission ‘one of the... — reflects a broader economic trend.
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.
Frag your friends to mark three decades of Quake.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
In an Instagram video, the singer also confirmed her next solo album is “done,” and thanked contributors including Michael Stipe and Billie Joe Armstrong
Bottom line from Pitchfork: this taps into a cultural moment.
“Noah always stands up for me,” Roan told the Pasadena crowd on Kahan's "The Great Divide Tour." Noah Kahan Brings Chappell Roan on Stage for “California” Performance: Watch Travis Bland
Why it matters: Noah Kahan Brings Chappell Roan on Stage for... could define this era of music.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this day in space Aug. 16, 1963: NASA's M2-F1 aircraft prototype makes its first glide flight.
Why it matters: On this day in space! Aug. 16, 1963:... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Rep. John Larson of Connecticut, an advocate for expanding Social Security, was ousted in a Democratic primary contest Tuesday.
The big picture: What the results of a Connecticut congressional primary... — reflects a broader economic trend.
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.
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.
While tech leaders paint a positive future where work is optional thanks to AI, the "Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton warns they’re “betting on AI replacing a lot of workers.”
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
Jeffrey Sprecher, the founder and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange, bought the near-bankrupt company from Warren Buffett. He’s now worth $1.2 billion.
Fortune reports: Meet the self-made billionaire who bought a nearly... — this signals changing business strategies.
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.
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.
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.
Take time to enable these features today before you need them; they could help save your life in an emergency.
The big picture: How to set up your emergency contacts and... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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.
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.
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.
The Artemis II crew thanked NASA and its contractors in front of a crowd of over 8,000 on on Aug. 3, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.
Why it matters: Artemis II pilot thanks NASA for letting him... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Officials say flash flooding may have swept away homes with people in them in worst-hit areas.
The big picture: Hurricane Lala sparks flash floods in Hawaii as... — opens new research frontiers.
Google may be building a TPU with on-package CPU cores specifically for agentic and reinforced learning workloads, according to a rumor.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this is one to watch for the industry.
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.
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.
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.
Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.
BBC World reports: BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes — this affects international relations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
45 years ago, in August 1981, the PC age began in earnest with the launch of the IBM PC Model 5150. At its heart was the Intel 8088 microprocessor.
Tom's Hardware reports: The PC age began 45 years ago with... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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.
“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.
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.
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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Nearly a decade after its debut, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally comes into its own.
Wired reports: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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.
Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Why it matters: Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian... demands attention beyond borders.
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.
I've tested both phones, and they're neck and neck. Here's where they each succeed (and have room for improvement).
Why it matters: Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Apple iPhone 17... is one to watch for the industry.
Grian Chatten has said the 'Skinty Fia' song was "quite inspired" by Vile The post Watch Kurt Vile join Fontaines D.C. on stage for ‘Roman Holiday’ at La Route Du Rock appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Watch Kurt Vile join Fontaines D.C. on stage... — this could define this era of music.
In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them.
The big picture: It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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.
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.
The duo will make their debut at the London festival later this month (August 30), and want fans to share "something unique" to mark the occasion The post Twenty One Pilots want fans attending All Points East to send them their footage and stories appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
If you didn't upgrade last year (or the year before), there's a good case to be made for the new Pixel 11.
The big picture: Google Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 9: Why I'm... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Observatories have been built in mines, deep under the Antarctic ice sheet, and elsewhere in an effort to detect the fleeting particles.
The big picture: Inside the Experimental Traps Scientists Set for Ghostly... — is one to watch for the industry.
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.
New chronology, data about the moon's far side and a homegrown cartographic standard signal China's ambitions for how the solar system gets mapped.
Why it matters: 'This goes beyond showcasing technological soft power': China's... advances our understanding of the world.
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.
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.
European markets fly under the radar when compared with larger and more liquid U.S. markets, but Goldman Sachs offered to dispel some of the myths.
Why it matters: Secret outperformer: Dispelling the 'myths' about an unloved... signals changing business strategies.
Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.
The big picture: The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro,... — could change how developers build software.
Carrier Pidge slows down your electronic communications to a more natural speed.
Why it matters: Rogue iOS developer creates app that simulates messages... is one to watch for the industry.
"They wouldn't know how to dress a fucking salad let alone the youth" The post Liam Gallagher says Pretty Green was “stolen” from him by “vultures” appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Liam Gallagher says Pretty Green was “stolen” from... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.
BBC World reports: Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing... — this has global implications.
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.
Watch live football for free. How to watch Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid in a 2026 pre-season friendly for free.
The big picture: How to watch Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid... — could change how developers build software.
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.
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.
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.
In August 2026, HBO Max is offering bundle deals with its service so you can stream excellent shows and movies at a discounted price.
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ChatPlayground gives you lifetime access to 20+ AI models you can all use at the same time, and it's only $55
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The big picture: The best hookup apps for 2026: I swiped... — reshapes the tech landscape.
After putting 15+ budget vacuums through realistic at-home cleaning tests, we found three affordable robot vacuums that actually work hard.
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"If Snider wants to invite comparisons between their careers, that comparison is devastating enough on its own" The post Kelly Osbourne hits back at Dee Snider’s “attempt to belittle” Ozzy Osbourne appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Kelly Osbourne hits back at Dee Snider’s “attempt... is making waves across platforms.
The German band introduced the track during their appearance on Revolut Stage The post Watch Zimmer90 perform brand-new, unreleased song at Sziget Festival 2026 appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this shows where the music business is headed.
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.
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.
"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."
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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...
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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.
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.
Director Aseye Fiagbe grew up with his music, thanks to the band Osibis, but about his story, she basically only knew how he died. "That bothered me," she recalls about the inspiration for the doc.
The big picture: ‘Too Much Music’ Is a Doc Project About... — is generating industry buzz.
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