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Uber is putting its own autonomous vehicles back on the road as part of its new AV Lab project to collect data for its dozens of robotaxi partners. The cars will be fitted with all the sensors typical of self-driving cars, like cameras, lidar, and radar. But notably the vehicl...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The original Birdie debuted in 2022 with a morbid-but-fun design - an air-quality monitor with a literal canary in a coal mine. When the CO2 in your home hit a certain level, a mechanical bird mounted on your wall would appear to drop dead, then prompt you to open a window to ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.
For Memorial Day, I've rounded up the best smartphone deals. Discounts are already live, so now is a great time to save.
Why it matters: I found the best early Memorial Day phone... could change how developers build software.
The SFC says that including proprietary code alongside software under AGPLv3 breaks the open-source license, and that Bambu Lab has been doing this for years.
Why it matters: Open-source non-profit claims Bambu Lab violated license —... signals a shift in how we use technology.
BTS World Tour 'Arirang’ in Busan: Live Viewing to screen June 13, marking the group's anniversary
Why it matters: BTS Announce Global Live Screening of ‘Arirang’ World... taps into a cultural moment.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Thursday designed to address fears of massive job displacement from AI. Newsom’s action came amid as President Donald Trump was preparing to sign his own executive order. But that ceremony has been postponed, Trump ...
Why it matters: Gavin Newsom Signs Executive Order To Address AI... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The latest from cult French director Bertrand Mandico ('The Wild Boys') follows a fading scream queen who arrives in Rome to star in a futuristic Italian art flick.
Why it matters: ‘Roma Elastica’ Review: Marion Cotillard Plays a Movie... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, known as Los Javis, are the most influential creative duo currently working in Spain. The two are behind the hit series “Veneno” and “Dressed in Blue,” with their thriller “La Mesías” acclaimed at the Sundance Film Festival and prized at Franc...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
“This land has too many love stories buried in its fields,” says the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca in a brief dramatized appearance at the tail end of “The Black Ball” — a film otherwise content just to channel his spirit as it exhumes the suppressed inner lives of gay me...
Why it matters: ‘The Black Ball’ Review: The Spirit of Lorca... could reshape the box office conversation.
‘Veneno’ creators Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo direct this stunning drama about lovers and friends caught in the tempest of history, featuring Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close in supporting roles.
The big picture: ‘The Black Ball’ Review: Vivid, Sweeping Epic About... — is generating industry buzz.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster puts us on the other side of the Vermintide.
The big picture: Playing a murderous ratman in this newly-announced Warhammer... — signals what players want next.
Dotemu and Old Skull Games are teaming up on the just-revealed Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, it’s been announced. A release on Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed, where the game will launch in 2027. Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster is a 2D action platformer. In the gam...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Trump said that AI is "causing tremendous good," and he was concerned that the executive order "could have been a blocker."
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
Memorial Day is on May 25, but sales have already started. Shop live deals from Bose, Ruggable, TCL, Shark, Ninja, and so many more.
Bottom line from Mashable: this reshapes the tech landscape.
'I would never say anything is off the table,' said Resynced's director when asked if Adewale's DLC adventure might get remade in the future
Bottom line from Kotaku: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
System Era Softworks and Devolver Digital have announced that Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions will be receiving an Early Access release starting on June 11. If you’re unsure about spending money on the Early Access version, Devolver has also confirmed that players will be ab...
The big picture: Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Early Access and demo announced... — is generating hype in the community.
Ben Relles' Make Believe counts Reid Hoffman as an investor, and is developing tech to enable entertainment that talks back to viewers.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Featuring Will Ferrell on cowbell. SNL Uploads Paul McCartney’s Post-Credits Performances of “Help!” and “Drive My Car” Alex Young
The big picture: SNL Uploads Paul McCartney’s Post-Credits Performances of “Help!”... — could define this era of music.
Trump delayed Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules, saying the move will lower grocery costs, though the impact on food prices remains unclear.
The big picture: Trump administration says new EPA rules will save... — may shift market dynamics.
An unusual thermoelectric effect has been observed in the semiconductor tellurium by RIKEN physicists for the first time. This demonstration points to the potential of similar materials to be used in applications such as energy harvesting and advanced heat management.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
An AI-powered camera platform could soon help monitor the health and behavior of zoo animals overnight, thanks to a new partnership between the University of Surrey and Marwell Wildlife. Researchers from Surrey's Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP) are work...
The big picture: AI camera platform to help monitor zoo animals'... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
We have a winner! Lucas Acher’s “Laser-Cat” has come out on top of La Cinef section at Cannes. For its 29th edition, La Cinef has selected 14 live-action and 5 animated shorts from among the 2,750 sent by film schools all over the world. Directed by 12 women and 9 men, they r...
The big picture: Lucas Acher’s ‘Laser-Cat’ Wins the Cannes Festival’s La... — is generating industry buzz.
One giant leap for Lisuan, one small step for the GPU market.
PC Gamer reports: The latest 100% Chinese-made GPU may still lag... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa unveiled a new five-year strategic plan Thursday worth 60 billion euros ($69.7 billion).
The big picture: Stellantis unveils $70 billion turnaround plan, targets positive... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Spotify is out with a handful of buzzy new initiatives including a new Reserved feature that sets aside a pair of concert tickets for artist’s biggest fans on the platform and a new AI tool with Universal Music Group allowing fans to create covers and remixes of their favorite...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
What a cliffhanger this is turning out to be. The Cliffhanger reboot, which has been stuck on a ledge following Row K’s woes, is heading towards a new domestic home and that home could be Tom Quinn’s Neon. Rumor on the street is that the film could be a prized title for a reva...
The big picture: ‘Cliffhanger’ Climbing To New U.S. Home With Neon’s... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Bare Bones’ legendary text and code editor, BBEdit, was updated for macOS today with a massive list of new features, including text search inside images, expanded Shortcuts automation, streaming AI worksheets, and new customization options. Here are the details. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
If in doubt, spend money.
The big picture: AMD is investing $10 billion+ into Taiwan tech... — is generating hype in the community.
Hailed by critics as “grippingly offbeat,” “as extravagant as it irresistible” and “impactful and very funny,” French director Sarah Arnold’s Too Many Beasts” (“L’Espèce explosive”) has scooped this year’s Europa Cinemas Label for best European film at the 2026 Cannes Festival...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The behind-the-scenes story of a comedy classic, as told by host Chris Gethard and [SPOILER]. Inside the Dumpster’s Secrets: The Chris Gethard Show’s “One Man’s Trash” Turns 10 Liz Shannon Miller
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
“Summer of ’94” documentary filmmakers Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker joined U.S. soccer figures Alexi Lalas, Ed Foster-Simeon and John Harkes at SXSW for a panel moderated by Variety in partnership with Imagine Entertainment, to reflect on the legacy of legendary soccer coach...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
EXCLUSIVE: On the heels of launching Reign, Run-A-Muck, a creator-led, multi-platform company, is expanding its women sports division with the development of the movie Courtside, a modern sports romantic comedy set in the world of professional women’s basketball. Courtside is ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed Emmy-winning creator, actor, writer, producer, and director Pamela Adlon for representation. Adlon is best known for her Peabody Award-winning FX comedy series Better Things, meditating on motherhood, feminism, and the relentless chaos of modern life....
The big picture: Pamela Adlon Signs With UTA — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Save big on everything you need for DIY projects and home repairs with these Memorial Day deals on tools from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and more.
The big picture: Home Depot and Lowe's have power tool deals... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Forced Perspective and The Boldest are producing the feature, which comes from the anonymous writers who run the popular Los Angeles social media page.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Sarah Arnold's debut feature takes the prize in the Directors' Fortnight section, with the jury praising the film's genre-bending originality.
The big picture: French Thriller ‘Too Many Beasts’ Wins Europa Cinemas... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
On the back of a ton of Gemini announcements at I/O 2026, Google is today announcing “Gemini built in” as a new solution that brings AI features to third-party devices including speakers, cameras, and more. more…
Why it matters: ‘Gemini built in’ will bring Google Home AI... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is headed to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights as a haunted house experience. Halloween Horror Nights begins Aug. 28 at Universal Studios Orlando Resort and Sept. 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood. In a statement, Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohania...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
“Cliffhanger,” a reimagining of the Sylvester Stallone climbing thriller starring Lily James and Pierce Brosnan, is shoring up a new strategy for its summer theatrical release, multiple insiders told Variety. The fate of the film, helmed by action director Jaume Collet-Sera (“...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Spotify is launching an experimental app called “Studio” that compiles whatever you want it to, including your own data, into an AI-generated podcast saved to your library. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
You can already find great Memorial Day deals on everything you need to upgrade your outdoor space.
ZDNet reports: I found the best early Memorial Day outdoor... — this could change how developers build software.
Here are the best ways to watch or stream the Knicks and Cavs in the East and the Spurs and Thunder in the West.
CNET reports: NBA Playoffs 2026: How to Watch Knicks vs.... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The tech giants were named in a complaint filed by European consumer groups, alleging violations of the Digital Services Act.
Bottom line from Mashable: this is one to watch for the industry.
Iran's position on its enriched uranium will likely complicate peace talks with the U.S.
Why it matters: Oil prices jump more than 3% after Iran... hints at where the money is moving.
Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are offering steep discounts on high-capacity SSDs ahead of Memorial Day.
Why it matters: Best Buy and Amazon just dropped prices on... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The upcoming Resident Evil movie won't tell the story of any of the video games--a choice that writer and director Zach Cregger knows may upset fans. But the newest promo for the horror flick does strongly hint at Umbrella Corp.'s involvement. That's fitting with the movie's p...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.
The multilingual track is part of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album.
Billboard reports: LISA, Anitta & Rema Score Big With ‘Goals,’... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Spotify, which is holding its first investor day in four years, is now under the direction of co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström.
CNBC reports: Spotify soars 15% after announcing AI music deal... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.
BBC World reports: Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old... — this has global implications.
A research team in China has reported a significant piezoelectric effect in ultrathin and ultra-flexible polycrystalline diamond membranes. This pioneering discovery challenges a century-long scientific dogma that diamonds are strictly non-piezoelectric.
The big picture: Piezoelectric effect in diamond membranes challenges century-old scientific... — opens new research frontiers.
In his 1964 paper, "Transmission of Information by Extraterrestrial Civilizations," famed astrophysicist and radio astronomer Nikolai Kardashev addressed the types of transmissions (and at what energies) astronomers should search for in their Search for Extraterrestrial Intell...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Nvidia's stock is down again after earnings. The sellers are missing the bigger picture.
Why it matters: Here we go again with Nvidia falling on... hints at where the money is moving.
Back in 2024, I wrote about a group of Baldur's Gate 3 modders who were dead set on giving Wyll the same level of depth and attention Larian's RPG dotes on the likes of Shadowheart and Astarion. They dubbed their efforts the "Wyll Cinematic Universe", and kicked off by adding ...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this signals what players want next.
Sony's recent dynamic pricing experiment on the PlayStation Store, which offers different game prices to different people, might violate European law, a new report has found. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this signals what players want next.
Here’s how to get a discount on DIRECTV’s MyNews Genre Pack, which offers channels like CNN and Fox News, plus local networks
The big picture: This DIRECTV Offer Gets You News Channels for... — is making waves across platforms.
CFO Sandeep Aujla says Intuit is flattening management layers and reorganizing around AI, speed and long-term growth.
Why it matters: Intuit CFO on why the company is simplifying... reflects a broader economic trend.
The administration is delaying a phaseout of hydrofluorocarbons, potent planet-warming chemicals used in air-conditioning and refrigeration.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
AT&T's 'build your own' wireless plan starts at just $15 a month, but only comes with 1GB of data to start.
Why it matters: AT&T is letting you 'build your own' wireless... reshapes the tech landscape.
The leads on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced explained how both the original and remake are canon
The big picture: The Black Flag Remake Might Be The Weirdest... — may set a new standard for the genre.
In advance of the National Music Publishers’ Association 2026 annual meeting, the organization has named Pink as winner of this year’s Songwriter Icon Award. It has also named Julian Bunetta (songwriter-producer behind Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control...
Why it matters: Music Industry Moves: Pink Named National Music Publishers’... could reshape the box office conversation.
After a string of dramatic roles, Oscar winner Julianne Moore is walking toward the light as executive producer and star of a new Netflix comedy film. The untitled project hails from Higher Ground, the production venture founded by Barack and Michelle Obama. It’s described as ...
Why it matters: Julianne Moore to Lead Mother-Daughter Comedy Film From... could reshape the box office conversation.
Selling the smart home has been hard. Even Amazon has lost money in the space, despite putting hundreds of millions of Echo devices in people's homes. Google has also reportedly struggled to turn a profit from its substantial investment in Nest. But now Google is seeing dollar...
The Verge reports: The cost of the smart home is going... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Save hundreds on some of our most highly reviewed TVs from Samsung, LG, and more ahead of Memorial Day.
Why it matters: These are the best early Memorial Day 2026... reshapes the tech landscape.
Artificial intelligence built by OpenAI has cracked a decades-old conjecture by Paul Erdős, which mathematicians have hailed as a monumental moment for AI in mathematics
New Scientist reports: Mathematicians stunned by AI's biggest breakthrough in mathematics... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
EXCLUSIVE: A24 has wrapped Dev Patel revenge-action thriller The Peasant, which becomes the studio’s first production to shoot in India. Joining Oscar nominee Patel in the cast are Christian Friedel (The Zone of Interest), Sebastian Bull (Sons), Saurabh Sachdeva (Animal), Anas...
Deadline reports: A24 Wraps First Production In India With Dev... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Someone's knocking at his door... The post Paul McCartney’s garden plans pruned by neighbour “suspicious” of his trees in council row appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Paul McCartney’s garden plans pruned by neighbour “suspicious”... — is making waves across platforms.
A reasoning model from OpenAI has disproved a conjecture by mathematician Paul Erdős on unit-distance geometry that stood open since 1946 - using tools from algebraic number theory that experts never expected in this context. Fields Medalist Tim Gowers calls the result "a mile...
The Decoder reports: OpenAI shifts the boundary of automated reasoning with... — this could accelerate the AI arms race.
Apple says the May 23 Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo match is the first major live pro sports event to be shot only on iPhones.
Bottom line from Engadget: this could change how developers build software.
Gaming tablets are seeing a revival with smaller form factors, with Lenovo’s Legion series being one of the most popular options. But, now, Lenovo is giving bigger screens another shot, with the new Legion Y900 series that includes 11-inch and 13-inch Legion Tab models. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this could change how developers build software.
On Thursday, the UK confirmed it had summoned Israel's top diplomat in Britain to express its "condemnation" of the incident.
Why it matters: Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Walmart's CFO, John David Rainey, said higher tax returns helped offset the effect of elevated gas prices in the first quarter.
Why it matters: Walmart issues worse-than-expected outlook as high gas prices... reflects a broader economic trend.
Overwatch has survived low points that would have killed most games
The big picture: At Its 10-Year Anniversary, Overwatch Leads Look Back... — signals what players want next.
As Spotify users around the world await the return of their good old fashioned app icon, the company has a handful of news to share in a range of areas. New features coming soon include AI-powered remix tools, concert ticket reservations, and more. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Critics of the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" fear it will give money to Trump supporters who attacked police defending the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
CNBC reports: AG Blanche meets with GOP senators on Trump's... — this hints at where the money is moving.
The first lineup announcement for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is a big one. This year, the park is adding a Sinners-themed haunted house to its repertoire. Past years have included horror faves like Nope and Insidious, but Sinners is a 16 time Oscar ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
For the last couple of years, the Epic Games Store has given away free games every week through its PC storefront. With the company having launched its own mobile store, it has also started a second free games program on iOS and Android devices, kicking things off with a curat...
GameSpot reports: Here's This Week's Free Game From The Epic... — this is generating hype in the community.
Hundreds of thousands of workplaces use software to monitor employees. Now, a new study has found that many of these tools share data not just with employers, but with digital advertising platforms and data brokers as well. The review was led by Stephanie Nguyen, senior fellow...
The big picture: Meta and Google get data from the app... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Ubisoft shares fell on Thursday after the Assassin's Creed maker warned of further losses this year.
CNBC reports: Ubisoft shares fall after Assassin’s Creed maker warns... — this may shift market dynamics.
Beware of Greeks bearing gifts. This timeless bit of wisdom doesn’t technically come down to us from Homer—a version of the phrase first appeared in Virgil’s The Aeneid, a quasi-retelling/sequel to the Trojan War and its aftermath written by a Roman more than 700 years after T...
Why it matters: The Odyssey and Troy Debate Reveals Surface Level... taps into what audiences want right now.
Jackass Seasons 1–3 return to Paramount+ today in restored original versions, a move requested by the show’s creators including Johnny Knoxville. “In the time since the release of Jackass 26 years ago,” Knoxville said in a statement, “the television episodes had been re-edited...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Sébastien Laudenbach isn’t afraid to take on Bizet’s iconic “Carmen” in his latest animation, “Viva Carmen,” and make it more child-friendly. “It’s not a film ‘adapted’ for kids, but it’s accessible to them,” he told Variety. Set in Seville in 1845, it follows teenage Salva wh...
Why it matters: ‘Chicken for Linda!’ Co-Director Sébastien Laudenbach Takes on... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
I've never been a big on-ear headphones guy, but the new Marshall Milton ANC might change my mind due to their unique connectivity features.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this could change how developers build software.
The pop star brought back her cash reward for the reality competition show's latest blockbuster season.
Billboard reports: Here’s Who Won the Sia Prize at the... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is expanding on the beloved pirate-themed open world game
Kotaku reports: I Played 4 Hours Of The Assassin’s Creed... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
A new study has found that simple digital finance tools such as mobile money can help small businesses build long-term competitive strength, not just improve access to banking. The study, led by the University of East London, examined 113 micro, small and medium-sized enterpri...
Why it matters: Digital finance tools could transform small businesses adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A team from Vienna and Frankfurt has found a formula describing a strange phenomenon: Space and time can form a kind of "crystal" that may turn into a black hole. The results are described in Physical Review Letters.
The big picture: Crystals of space and time: A structural phenomenon... — opens new research frontiers.
Netflix’s latest Duffer brothers-produced series, The Boroughs, created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, follows in the footsteps of Stranger Things with its story format as well as its soundtrack full of recognizable artists from the ‘70s and ‘80s. Nora Felder, who helmed...
Deadline reports: All The Songs In ‘The Boroughs’: From Bruce... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Slayyyter talks about the success of her 2026 album ‘WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA’ and songs breaking through like “DANCE” and “BRITTANY MURPHY!,” her pop inspirations like Britney Spears and Beyoncé, her top three pop albums, what her fans can expect from her tour, how she feels abo...
The big picture: Slayyyter on the Success of ‘WOR$T GIRL IN... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
There are always the usual questions when a remake for an already-beloved game gets announced. What about it is actually new beyond the visual upgrade? Why is this specific title getting the remake treatment and not another game in the same series? And, most importantly, why r...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
When Microsoft announced it was acquiring GitHub in a $7.5 billion deal in 2018, developers were nervous. Some were concerned about Microsoft controlling GitHub, and others were taking a wait-and-see approach. Nearly eight years later, GitHub is now fighting for its survival, ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.
Fragrance tech company Patina announced Thursday a $2 million raise from investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures.
The big picture: This young startup is taking on a fragrance... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
From active noise cancellation to battery life, one popular headphone brand is reader's top choice. Hint: It's not Apple.
The big picture: Block Out the Noise. Our People's Picks Headphone... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
"I want food that don't make me sick, I want walls that hold back the wind. I want a good life." Edward Kenway's introduction to piracy isn't inspired by dreams of wealth or a longing for glory. He simply wants to live comfortably, out of poverty. The Welsh privateer-turned-pi...
Eurogamer reports: Black Flag Resynced is the shonkiest Assassin's Creed... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
First things first: this thing is real. After three long years of rumours, reports, and leaks, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake was revealed back in March and we got more details about what it actually is in April. The remake, dubbed Resync, is coming to PS5, Xbox ...
The big picture: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director has teased... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Remakes are very much in vogue these days, providing developers the opportunity to return to an old favourite and enhance, expand, and correct the wrongs of the past. Some of the best, such as Mafia: Definitive Edition, redraw the edges of an old story, elevating and embellish...
The big picture: After months of leaks and building expectations, Assassin's... — may set a new standard for the genre.
The comedian and podcaster debuts her second hour on June 5.
The big picture: Hannah Berner Recalls Grinding in First Trailer for... — could reshape the box office conversation.
The rival hero shooter helped inspire the team to move at a much faster pace.
The big picture: '[Marvel Rivals] scared us a bit': Overwatch boss... — may set a new standard for the genre.
The alien bounty hunter going after Din Djarin and Grogu in the new Star Wars movie might be a mystery to casual fans, but he's not a newcomer.
Why it matters: Who is Embo, the enigmatic villain in 'The... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
The big picture: Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter... — demands attention beyond borders.
The impending arrival of El Niño will help keep the number of storms low. But it only takes one landfall to create a catastrophe.
Why it matters: Why the 2026 Hurricane Season Might Not Be... could change how developers build software.
They still make GPUs too, ya know.
Why it matters: Nvidia continues to make astronomical amounts of money... is generating hype in the community.
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) just announced a licensing deal that will allow users to prompt the creation of AI-generated remixes and covers for streaming songs. The tool will be a paid add-on for Premium subscribers. Artists will be able to opt out of the program, ...
Why it matters: Spotify is launching AI-generated remixes signals a shift in how we use technology.
Democrats seek to score political points as internal GOP tensions simmer over President Donald Trump's ballroom and ''weaponization fund'
CNBC reports: Trump ballroom, 'slush fund' are flashpoints as Senate... — this may shift market dynamics.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
The big picture: Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as... — signals changing business strategies.
Preliminary results of a study presented at the recent European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna indicate that hellish Venus-type planets may be about twice as common as habitable planets that form with oceans.
Why it matters: Hellish Venus-like planets may be more prevalent than... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The expansion of the iHeartMedia show's deal with the streamer will mark the first daily live program airing each weekday on Netflix.
The big picture: ‘The Breakfast Club’ to Stream Live Daily, Commercial-Free... — taps into a cultural moment.
I used the Gemini app to generate lifelike videos featuring a digital clone of myself. Google sees this as the future of creation. I’m still creeped out.
The big picture: I Cloned Myself With Gemini’s AI Avatar Tool.... — is one to watch for the industry.
As part of a new "Reserved" program, Spotify is going to start offering concert tickets for "real fans" of participating bands that are going on tour. The idea with the Reserved program is to give people an option to buy tickets without the hassle and stress that often comes w...
The Verge reports: Spotify is going to reserve concert tickets for... — this could change how developers build software.
Studio by Spotify Labs is a new standalone AI app that generates a daily briefing, podcasts, and playlists on your PC using chatbot prompts. The AI-generated content draws from your Spotify listening history, as well as info from apps you connect to it, like your email inbox, ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Per the new feature, Spotify will create a audio based on prompts such as "Share my daily city updates, and tell me about local concerts from artists I love."
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by TCL’s TAB A1 Plus Android Tablet hits Amazon all-time low at $220 today plus additional models from $150. We also have Samsung’s most affordable unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra up to $388 off and the Sonos Memorial Day deals delivering fi...
9to5Google reports: Deals: TCL’s Android TAB A1 Plus $220 Amazon... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Spotify's new Reserved feature offers another way for fans to get around scalpers.
Why it matters: Spotifys new Reserved feature could make concert ticketing... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Imagine the spawn door telling you to uninstall the game.
PC Gamer reports: An Overwatch player has come up with an... — this is generating hype in the community.
Anu Madgavkar, a partner at the McKinsey Global Institute, predicts that up to half of professionals’ working lives could be transformed by the turn of the decade.
The big picture: McKinsey partner says up to 50% of work... — may shift market dynamics.
EXCLUSIVE: ChaiFlicks, the world’s largest streaming service for Jewish content, has struck another deal with Israel-based distributor Yes Studios. This compromises exclusive rights to both seasons of the offbeat romantic comedy series Bloody Murray and the renewal of drama se...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Memorial Day is this weekend. These are the best deals we found so far, including price drops from Apple, Samsung, Hisense, Ninja, and more.
Why it matters: My favorite early Memorial Day deals: Save big... is one to watch for the industry.
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.
The big picture: Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Once called the most beautiful Linux, Deepin Desktop was plagued by security issues. Here's why the distro's exile isn't all bad news.
ZDNet reports: You can't install Deepin Desktop from the official... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Geoffrey Day has turned 14 of the game’s gorgeous songs into guitar anthems The post ‘Deltarune’ soundtrack gets rock ‘n’ roll remix album appeared first on NME.
NME reports: ‘Deltarune’ soundtrack gets rock ‘n’ roll remix album — this shows where the music business is headed.
As memory content per rack increases in Vera Rubin platform, it now accounts for nearly 25% of its cost.
The big picture: Nvidia's memory costs soar 485%, latest AI systems... — is one to watch for the industry.
Right now, an unusual April and May heat wave is scorching large parts of India.
The big picture: Women experience extreme heat differently to men, and... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Analysis of more than 3,000 lithic artifacts from the Cova Gran de Santa Linya site (Les Avellanes-Santa Linya, Lleida) shows that anatomically modern human communities occupying the southern Pyrenees during the Upper Paleolithic used flint (chert) exclusively for tool product...
Why it matters: Flint reveals changes in human mobility in the... advances our understanding of the world.
Joining the 2026 Memorial Day sales at Amazon and Best Buy, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is adding Apple’s base 15-inch M5 MacBook Air hitting a new Amazon all-time low at nearly $200 off as well as Amazon clearance pricing on the 13-inch 1TB M3 iPad Air dropping again to the ...
Why it matters: Deals: M5 MacBook Air $199 off Amazon low,... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Finally, a game developer who agrees with my fervently held view that new technology makes everything worse. Celebrated designer Clint Hocking – him wot worked on Far Cry 2, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Watch Dogs Legion, and the forthcoming Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe – ha...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Splinter Cell veteran says realistic modern lighting has... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
A small wave of users has recently expressed frustration with a YouTube TV bug that shows broken playback while browsing the Live Guide. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Two months ago, Perplexity brought its Comet AI browser from the Mac to the iPhone and iPad for the first time. Now Perplexity has launched a big update to Comet for iOS that it says includes eight major improvements. more…
9to5Mac reports: Perplexity’s Comet AI browser for iOS upgraded with... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The Werewolf-inspired social game was compared to a child predator by the site's ad manager
Why it matters: ‘Follower Of Jesus’ Who ‘Routinely Helps People Suffering... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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. Hollywood is cooked - or so a growing number of people on social media would like you to believe. Their purporte...
The big picture: AI video is moving beyond clip slop — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Following prior leaks, a new report out of Korea reiterates that Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds release will use the clip style of open-ear earbuds, and Xiaomi is following suit too. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this could change how developers build software.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company has "largely conceded" China's advanced artificial intelligence chip market to Huawei.
Why it matters: Nvidia says it has ‘largely conceded’ China’s AI... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Price is a big barrier for most people who’d like to try out smart glasses for gaming, watching movies, or using their computers. Many models are at $400 and up, but you can snag a refurbished pair of Viture’s Luma Pro USB-C smart glasses for about $271 with the code LONGWEEKE...
The Verge reports: Viture’s refurb Luma Pro smart glasses are more... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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