The legendary actor, in an interview during his third trip to the Karlovy Vary film festival, also shares why he never directed a movie, tips for actors, discusses life in L.A. and New York and mentions a film he's working on with his wife.
Why it matters: Harvey Keitel Sees Film as a Force of... is generating industry buzz.
New songs like “Hexagons" were smashed against Muse classics such as "Hysteria." Muse Rock Through Power Outage In 24-Song Set Kicking Off 2026 North American Tour Travis Bland
Consequence of Sound reports: Muse Rock Through Power Outage In 24-Song Set... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Last October, the singer lamented the relatively low sales for the Leeds show on 'The Graham Norton Show', but the event sold out in the end The post Lewis Capaldi jokes about Graham Norton ticket sales rant during Roundhay Festival headline set: “You had me worried!” appeared...
The big picture: Lewis Capaldi jokes about Graham Norton ticket sales... — is making waves across platforms.
Meccha Chameleon – the viral hide-and-seek game that sold 10 million copies in just 16 days – has smashed another milestone, topping a staggering 15 million sales in less than a month. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Meccha Chameleon tops another milestone, selling 15 million... — this is generating hype in the community.
Minions fatigue? Not at the international box office, where “Minions & Monsters” earned $85 million from 71 markets over the weekend and $98 million to date. That’s in stark contrast to the domestic turnout, where the “Despicable Me” spinoff notched a franchise-low $61 million...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The superstar headlined the magazine’s first-ever music festival, a blowout Fourth of July party on the Hudson River that included powerhouse acts like Gigi Perez and Devon Gilfillian, tons of food and drink, and a rainstorm that couldn’t derail the good vibes
Rolling Stone reports: Noah Kahan Brings the Fireworks to Rolling Stone’s... — this taps into a cultural moment.
After nearly 35 years, Joe Eszterhas is back to basics with the follow-up to his 1992 erotic thriller. The Basic Instinct screenwriter, who was tapped to pen a reboot for Amazon MGM Studio’s United Artists last year, has given an update on the script, which features the onscre...
Deadline reports: ‘Basic Instinct’ Writer Joe Eszterhas Gives Update On... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Crimson Desert's 1.13.00 update is here across all platforms, adding new outfits and expanding dyeable equipment options, addressing various bug fixes and stability improvements, and allowing Oongka and Damiane to enter the Abyss. Read more
The big picture: Crimson Desert Update 1.13.00 is live – here's... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of July 9, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Digimon Story: Time Stranger, Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, and more. Here’s a look at the upcoming di...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.
Sega breaks down the making of the 2017 2D revival for the character's 35th anniversary
The big picture: How Sonic Mania Saved Sega’s Blue Hedgehog And... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
An international team led by Stefanie Komossa from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) in Bonn has studied a galaxy that has been shining exceptionally brightly in the radio regime for more than eight years. Although it is only 1.8 billion light-years away fro...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
This article contains spoilers for My Adventures With Superman season 3 episode 4. The reign of the Supermen is upon us. By the end of “Guess Who’s Slammin’ to Dinner?” both Superboy and the Cyborg Superman had entered the world of My Adventures with Superman. With John Henry ...
Why it matters: My Adventures With Superman’s Superboy Rewrite Introduces an... captures the public's attention.
Rockstar's long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI is launching November 19th, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X consoles. The game will be available digitally at launch, with physical cases containing codes, not discs, so your options for preordering are straightforward. Th...
Why it matters: Where to preorder Grand Theft Auto VI signals a shift in how we use technology.
SpaceX retired 260 Starlink satellites in six months, with hundreds more to follow, as debate grows over the atmospheric impact of satellite burn-ups.
Tom's Hardware reports: SpaceX vaporizes 260 Starlink satellites in six months... — this could change how developers build software.
A Google Deepmind developer ported the 2003 real-time strategy game "Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour" to iPhone and iPad using Anthropic's Claude Code. The first build took 40 minutes. The full source code is on GitHub. The article Claude Code and Fable 5 ported the 2003...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Check out footage and the full setlist from the Saturday night (July 4) show The post Harry Styles closes record-breaking Wembley residency with Pride celebration and appearance from sister Gemma appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
DIYer shows how they made a handsome magnetic core memory USB drive using home CNC and 3D printing equipment. However, it isn't a homebrew answer to the AI-induced memory crisis with only 64 bits of data capacity
Why it matters: RAMpocalyse pricing prompts maker to construct his own... could change how developers build software.
Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack which killed his father at the outset of the US-Israel war with Iran.
Why it matters: Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend... has global implications.
Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.
The big picture: From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover',... — demands attention beyond borders.
SUNDAY AM: Illumination/Universal’s Minions & Monsters saw their hides saved by foreign ticket sales with an $85M weekend (technically second wide frame), while they were squashed by franchise fatigue stateside with a $61.4M 5-day opening, the lowest start ever for the Despica...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The president evoked storming the beaches of Normandy in insisting he would deliver the address despite inclement weather
The big picture: Trump Said a Bunch of Weird Stuff About... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
A German effort to assemble the world's largest publicly accessible video game archive is being wound down after roughly €1.5 million in public funding expired.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The cosplay was typically intense and wildly creative among the tens of thousands of anime fans who turned out over the holiday weekend for the four-day Anime Expo in downtown Los Angeles. But there was one unmissable trend evident in the sea of characters that stood out like ...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The Strokes frontman said his criticism was aimed at "settler style Zionist expansionists." Julian Casablancas Expands on “White Privileged” “American Zionists” Comments in Oxford Speech Travis Bland
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
Baidu's Unlimited OCR reads dozens of document pages in a single pass, where previous systems topped out at about ten. A modified attention mechanism keeps memory use flat no matter how many pages the model processes. It currently holds the top spot on the most important OCR b...
The Decoder reports: Baidu's "Unlimited OCR" processes dozens of document pages... — this raises questions about AI's role.
Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests.
Phys.org reports: Laughter may date back 15 million years, shared... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Former football star's July 4th arrest comes two months after four more women accused him of sexual assault in court filings
Rolling Stone reports: Ex-NFL Star and Podcaster Marcellus Wiley Arrested for... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Talks over reaching a permanent end to the war appear to be on hold until the end of the funeral.
The big picture: Iranians demand revenge at funeral ceremonies for supreme... — hints at where the money is moving.
It is believed that Stevie Nicks also performed live at the star-studded ceremony in Madison Square Garden The post Paul McCartney reportedly played ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ for the first time since 1964 at Taylor Swift’s wedding appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Paul McCartney reportedly played ‘I Want To Hold... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
SUNDAY AM WRITETHRU: Following Supergirl‘s plummet to Earth last weekend, and the pain that’s caused the James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC, the general media might be quick to declare the death of Illumination/Universal’s Minions this weekend after the franchise’s lowest result...
The big picture: Why ‘Minions & Monsters’ Slipped On A Banana... — is generating industry buzz.
Are the Minions losing their star power? Although “Minions & Monsters,” a 1920s Hollywood-set prequel in the animated “Despicable Me” universe, led the box office over the Fourth of July weekend, the well-reviewed family film didn’t quite set off fireworks. It opened way behin...
The big picture: Box Office: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Fizzles Over July... — could reshape the box office conversation.
CD Projekt Red revealed the start of the Netflix series' next narrative arc at Anime Expo 2026
Kotaku reports: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Returns With A Season 2 Premier... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The right desk gadgets can help you reduce clutter, stay focused, and add a little extra convenience to your day.
TechCrunch reports: 5 desk gadgets that can make your workday... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Baldur's Gate has peaked, but D&D still has a lot to offer.
The big picture: Hasbro should stop looking for a Baldur's Gate... — is generating hype in the community.
Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.
BBC World reports: Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning... — this demands attention beyond borders.
Turns out, a modded RTX 4080M desktop GPU performs worse than similarly-priced official options. It currently costs roughly $400 in China and compared to the RX 9070 GRE, this custom card loses in every game tested except PUBG.
The big picture: Reviewer tests 'RTX 4080M' desktop graphics card powered... — could change how developers build software.
Soccer fans heading to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium shared how much they expected to spend with CNBC Make It outside New York's Penn Station.
Why it matters: World Cup fans spent anywhere from $2,500 to... reflects a broader economic trend.
“The people who truly want to succeed in this role have a massive opportunity."
The big picture: The CEO who vowed to ‘fire anyone who... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
A Japanese space probe performed a flyby of a near-Earth asteroid on Sunday in a test mission for technology that could help protect the planet from space rocks.
Phys.org reports: Japan space probe skims asteroid in test for... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
“This summer, we’re still doing a couple overnights and the lake house, but nothing else.”
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Say whaaaat? Hannah Montana Linux is back. Basically abandonware since 2009, the distro has returned with a modern kernel and about 18 years worth of patches.
Why it matters: Hannah Montana Linux gets modern remaster after nearly... reshapes the tech landscape.
"Group project, but make it 1776." That's how a new commercial for Google Workspace opens. And things only get cringier from there. The clip imagines what it would be like if the founding fathers turned to Google's collaboration tools and Gemini to help them draft the Declarat...
Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.
When archaeologists opened the 2,600-year-old tomb of an ancient Chinese lord, they discovered his magnificent bronze bells had been scattered, their wooden hangings broken. But the most mysterious part of all: This was apparently no accident, with the family of the tomb's own...
Phys.org reports: Scattered bronze bells in Chinese lord's 2,600-year-old tomb... — this opens new research frontiers.
Flipper Devices says development of the Flipper Zero firmware will continue, albeit with a smaller internal team and greater reliance on community contributions. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Flipper Zero firmware development continues with community help — this highlights growing cyber threats.
The US Navy is experimenting with 3D-printed patches for composite parts, allowing forward bases to repair F/A-18 Super Hornets without waiting for replacement parts coming from the tail end of a logistics supply chain thousands of miles long.
The big picture: US Navy is flight-testing 3D printed fighter jet... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Trump suggested he might have skipped the upcoming summit entirely were it not being hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
Macca last performed the song live as a member of The Beatles in 1962. At Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Paul McCartney Performs “I Want to Hold Your Hand” for First Time in 62 Years: Report Alex Young
Consequence of Sound reports: At Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Paul McCartney Performs “I... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Epic Games has settled a court case against a contractor accused of leaking Fortnite information. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this signals what players want next.
He also highlighted his support for the Second Amendment and revived denunciations of communism.
Why it matters: At July 4 speech, Trump stumps for controversial... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Following its Nintendo Switch release this week, we have the launch trailer for Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands. This music-based RPG comes from Five Houses. Lots of details about the title can be found in the following rundown: Originally launched on PC in 2023, where it curr...
Why it matters: Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands launch trailer –... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Before they ballooned into multi-day destination getaways, bachelorette parties tended to be one night of raucous fun. Some brides are bringing it back.
CNBC reports: Brides are bringing back the one-night-only bachelorette party:... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Baking sourdough bread is inherently old-fashioned, relying on natural fermentation and wild yeast instead of the simple, predictable commercial stuff. So it might sound anathema to bring a gadget into the mix. The trick to the Sourdough Sidekick - backed and branded by King A...
The big picture: The Sourdough Sidekick automates the boring bit of... — reshapes the tech landscape.
This is a list of features that Google has shown off but not yet launched. It goes a bit beyond features that are just slowly rolling out and enters the realm of possibly scrapped.
9to5Google reports: 3 features that Google still hasn’t launched — this is one to watch for the industry.
A new rover prototype is teaching NASA scientists how to design robots that can think for themselves and navigate terrain that would leave old rovers stuck in the lunar or Martian dust.
Space.com reports: NASA tests advanced new Mars rover prototype in... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Midjourney seeks studio AI records as it fights a landmark copyright suit from Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros.
Mashable reports: Midjourney pushes to expose studios own AI practices... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
The big picture: 'Start work at 11' - but will other... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Before Keurig, the coffee in your office was almost certainly terrible. Old, burned, made by someone who would rather poorly eyeball than properly measure. Just altogether gross. After Keurig? You could make your own coffee, a cup at a time, exactly when you needed it. The sin...
The Verge reports: How Keurig saved — and ruined — your... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Sixty-two years after the Beatles last performed "I Want to Hold Your Hand," McCartney played the song for the first time as a solo artist at Madison Square Garden reception
The big picture: Paul McCartney Played Beatles Classic for First Time... — shows where the music business is headed.
The actor lauded the fellow legend, known for his work with the likes of Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese and Oliver Stone, as "one of the world's greatest cinematographers."
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
"The structure was exactly the structure that you would learn in school." Jodie Foster Assumed Brad Pitt’s F1 Was Made with AI: “Wasn’t it?” Chris Coplan
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
O'Leary says young entrepreneurs shouldn't chase flashy AI, they should instead try to build its backbone.
Fortune reports: Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary says if he were... — this signals changing business strategies.
Valko's removal from Love And Deepspace has thousands of fans asking 'where wolf?'
Kotaku reports: Love And Deepspace Petitions Demanding Devs ‘Bring Back’... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Scientists have long posited that the earliest water animals to transition to land had amphibious tadpole features, going through a metamorphosis akin to that of today's frogs.
Phys.org reports: Rare 309-million-year-old fossils suggest early tetrapods developed without... — this opens new research frontiers.
Atomic Semi, the semiconductor tooling startup founded by chip architect Jim Keller and DIY fabrication pioneer Sam Zeloof, has rebranded as Fab2.
Why it matters: Jim Keller's startup is building a factory to... reshapes the tech landscape.
Here's a breakdown of how Trump Accounts work, who qualifies for free money and when the funds can be withdrawn.
The big picture: Trump Accounts for kids launched July 4: What... — may shift market dynamics.
A sublime ultraportable with world-class quality and OLED visuals, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 excels at everything it does.
Tom's Hardware reports: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".
The big picture: Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa... — has global implications.
An international team, including the University of Tokyo, has created a sensor inspired by the lateral line in fish—their "sixth sense" organ—which measures the pulse of lab-grown 3D heart tissue (cardiac organoids). The device, called a biomechanical well plate, looks like a ...
Why it matters: Mini monitor measures artificial heartbeat advances our understanding of the world.
In the months before the infamous murders, a prospector with a spiritual bent, Paul Crockett, used his own mind games to break followers from the cult leader's hold
Rolling Stone reports: The Man Who Took on Charles Manson — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
When I first started testing Vizio's 65-inch Mini LED Quantum TV, I thought the big story was that Vizio was back and that it had a quantum-dot TV for under $398 - the cheapest on the market. Vizio's been pretty quiet since it was acquired by Walmart in 2024, so putting out a ...
The Verge reports: Vizio accidentally made the best dumb TV on... — this is one to watch for the industry.
The next generation of Google’s smart home era has arrived, with the Google Home Speaker having set the stage. With an inevitable “Google Home Display” likely in the pipeline, what does that look like? This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of our newsletter that highli...
9to5Google reports: What should a ‘Google Home Display’ be now... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The incident was reported in one of the world's most crucial trade transit routes amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.
CNBC reports: Cargo vessel in Red Sea reports coming under... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.
BBC World reports: Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up... — this has global implications.
Petet Stokes was arrested in Finland and extradited to the U.S. over alleged ties to the Scattered Spider group, with Microsoft helping in the investigation. He's in custody awaiting trial based on a criminal complaint for a May 2025 attack on a U.S.-based luxury jewelry retailer
Why it matters: Windows 11 identifier code used to track Scattered... is one to watch for the industry.
Square Enix has hinted that it's "not entirely impossible" that we could see Final Fantasy 15 on Nintendo Switch 2. Read more
Why it matters: Final Fantasy 15, and others, could come to... may set a new standard for the genre.
How to get the Apple iPhone for free. Score the Apple iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro for free with T-Mobile.
The big picture: T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17... — reshapes the tech landscape.
With AI igniting an investor frenzy, more startups are achieving unicorn status every month.
The big picture: Almost 90 new unicorns have been minted so... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI combines an OLED 240 Hz display, Intel's Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti graphics, and 32GB of DDR5 memory, all while saving you $300 off its regular price.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this is one to watch for the industry.
With thousands of dividend-paying companies to choose from, identifying the right stocks can be challenging.
The big picture: Top Wall Street analysts prefer these dividend stocks... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Alibaba banned Claude Code after an alleged hidden China-detection code was found, prompting staff to switch to Qoder as its feud with Anthropic deepens.
Why it matters: Alibaba bans Anthropic's Claude Code after an alleged... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Turtle Beach's new "Command Series" KB7 TKL keyboard features a 4.3-inch touchscreen instead of the typical navigation cluster — like a Stream Deck, but as a touchscreen. Unfortunately, it lacks the software to back it up.
Tom's Hardware reports: Turtle Beach Command Series KB7 Review: A keyboard... — this could change how developers build software.
The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of July 5, 2026 are as follows: Rhythm Heaven Groove – 8/9/8/9 Crazy Chain: Elpis no Kusari – 8/8/8/9 Magical Girl Witch Trials – 8/9/8/7 Mouse: P.I. For Hire – 7/8/8/8 Note that for each review, four editors gave out scores. The f...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.
Zuckerberg is convinced smart glasses will replace the smartphone—and he's spending billions to prove it, even as Reality Labs posts a $19.2 billion loss.
Fortune reports: Mark Zuckerberg takes business calls on a jet... — this signals changing business strategies.
These tools are similar but aimed at different audiences and workflows. Here's how they compare.
Why it matters: NotebookLM Alternatives: Which Similar AI Tools Are Worth... reshapes the tech landscape.
I reduced my storage subscription fees and learned a valuable lesson in how to back up priceless memories.
Why it matters: How I Cleaned Up the Thousands of Photos... could change how developers build software.
From Russia's YotaPhone and the first foldable to square Blackberrys and phones for crypto bros, I've seen a lot of weirdness.
CNET reports: I've Tested Hundreds of Phones in 15 Years.... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Hatsune Miku Starry Party is in development for Nintendo Switch 2, Good Smile Company revealed today. The game is expected to launch in 2027. Hatsune Miku Starry Party is mostly a mystery so far. However, it has been described as a party action game. Additionally, support is c...
Why it matters: Hatsune Miku Starry Party announced for Nintendo Switch... signals what players want next.
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the bleak state of the video game industry, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. H...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Meanwhile, the largest petition against the disc cutoff sat beyond 74,000 signatures on the morning of July 4th, closing in on its 75,000 goal.
Tom's Hardware reports: PS5 Disc Drive purchase cap predates Sony's disc... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
They had the power! Saturday morning cartoons introduced many kids to science fiction... and toys, lots and lots of toys
The big picture: He-Man and beyond: 20 sci-fi cartoons (some iconic,... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A new dental robot is being developed to help dentists perform tooth drilling and create crowns in fewer appointments.
Mashable reports: Meet the dental robot for tooth drilling — this is one to watch for the industry.
As consumer interest grows in foods and beverages with added nutritional value, brewers are exploring ways to improve fermentation itself rather than relying on post-production additives. Ornithine, a naturally occurring amino acid involved in several biological processes, has...
The big picture: Wild yeast discovery enables non-GM brewing of ornithine-enriched... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
An unofficial browser port of Half-Life 2 has popped up online, allowing you to play the original campaign without downloading anything. Developed in just three months by Slqnt and 98006, it even features Source console integration for cheats.
Why it matters: You can now play Half-Life 2 right inside... could change how developers build software.
Marvel T&omacrkon: Fighting Souls is blocked in 132 countries, once again due to Sony's controversial PSN linking requirement. Read more
The big picture: Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is blocked in 132... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
The generation most fluent in generative tools has least trust. A new class of box-office creators explains the contradiction and what brands need to hear.
Why it matters: How Hollywood’s youngest filmmakers are exposing Gen Z’s... may shift market dynamics.
This website lets you "buy" all the Steam games you want without spending anything at all. It was primarily made for the dopamine hit, but the Achievements page is quite engaging, too.
Tom's Hardware reports: Fill your Steam library without spending a single... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Chemicals from accidents that injured or killed people increased by nearly 50 percent in recent years.
Bottom line from Ars Technica: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Keith Richards said they were "honoured to have played with her at least once" The post The Rolling Stones reflect on losing Amy Winehouse: “It was like saying goodbye to Billie Holiday again” appeared first on NME.
NME reports: The Rolling Stones reflect on losing Amy Winehouse:... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Momentous events such as the sale of the family home, a young man coming out to his family, or the staging of a drag performance in a small town would seem like perfect ingredients for an intensely dramatic, conflict-ridden film. But in his fourth feature “Chica Checa” — premi...
The big picture: ‘Chica Checa’ Review: Šimon Holý’s Karlovy Vary Competition... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Valve's Steam Machine is pricier than expected (thanks, RAMageddon), but there's a way to get most of the experience on your own PC. Here's how.
CNET reports: Who Needs a Steam Machine? I Converted My... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
When analyzing crime, the foreign population typically shows higher rates than the native population. However, crime statistics change significantly when comparing groups of the same age and gender. A detailed data analysis conducted in a study by the Universidad Carlos III de...
Why it matters: Spain data on 5.5 million convictions challenges immigration-crime... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Wildfire survivors call fire-prediction markets “morally reprehensible” and worry they could increase the risk of arson.
Bottom line from Wired: this is one to watch for the industry.
Google Translate won't save you here.
The big picture: 'Chibi tumba loonuck' may sound like gibberish, but... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
The heat of the Hadean may have come from impacts as well as the interior.
The big picture: The missing 500 million: Cosmic bombardment melted Earth's... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
A report suggests that upcoming nuclear waste-powered radiovoltaic batteries could last as long as 30 years and power next-gen drones.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this is one to watch for the industry.
The CEO job now comes with a second role: content creator. Not every executive is on board.
Why it matters: Apple’s next CEO will oversee a $4 trillion... hints at where the money is moving.
Wealthy US families are increasingly sending their kids to AI schools like Alpha School, which combines two hours of AI tutoring with project-based workshops for up to $75,000 a year in tuition. The trend highlights a growing education gap in the AI era, where traditional scho...
Why it matters: AI private schools sell wealthy US families on... raises questions about AI's role.
Magnetic storage devices, like a computer's hard disk drive, utilize magnets to represent binary data. However, as these devices are downsized, stray magnetic fields generated by individual magnetic components can interact with neighboring elements to cause operational malfunc...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
It was claimed there were concerns she would send the "well-organised event into frenzied chaos" The post Madonna reportedly forced to withdraw from surprise appearance at London Pride over safety concerns appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Madonna reportedly forced to withdraw from surprise appearance... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Mistral founder Arthur Mensch warns companies against relying on closed AI models. He claims AI labs are storing more and more customer data and have, in some cases, used it to go after their own customers as competitors. The concern is valid, but Mistral can't really compete ...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this marks a new chapter in AI development.
Despite recently obtaining his Polish citizenship, “A Real Pain” director Jesse Eisenberg is not thinking about leaving the U.S. anytime soon. Speaking at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where he is the recipient of this year’s President’s Award, the actor-turned-director said...
Variety reports: Jesse Eisenberg on Why It Would Be ‘Silly’... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
A large-scale clinical trial has shown that even long-term consumption of DHA—an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish—may not lead to improvements in cognitive function.
Wired reports: What Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
You know what, reader? Sundays are for whatever you goddamn feel like. Go swimming. Get lost in the woods. Take a kintsugi pottery class. Fix a broken appliance. Eat more than one hot dog. Learn Welsh. Smash your kintsugi pottery and take another class to repair it. Rearrange ...
The big picture: The Sunday Papers — signals what players want next.
From A Coruña and Bilbao to Madrid and Zaragoza, here's where to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, in some of Spain's biggest cities.
Why it matters: 10 best Spanish cities to see the total... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Jade and PinkPantheress were also on hand for the high-energy takeover The post JENNIE and Addison Rae bring an unapologetic pop spectacle to Open’er Festival 2026 day four appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: JENNIE and Addison Rae bring an unapologetic pop... is making waves across platforms.
Don’t be fooled by that angelic smile. Trine Dyrholm is ready to wreak havoc in “The Guest.” In Mads Mengel’s drama – premiering at Karlovy Vary Film Festival – new father Karl (Simon Bennebjerg) is preparing for his child’s christening. Everything goes according to plan – unt...
The big picture: Trine Dyrholm Crashes a Party in Mads Mengel’s... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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A new study has succeeded in mapping, on a global scale, the fungal network that supports plant life and helps regulate our planet’s climate.
The big picture: There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Switzerland is still one of the richest countries in the world. But there are cracks in its foundation, argues director Jan-Eric Mack. “During the pandemic, we started seeing people lining up to get food. It was an unusual sight in Switzerland, where you don’t see poverty on t...
The big picture: Switzerland Shows Its Dark Side in Jan-Eric Mack’s... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
“I’m lost for words tonight," frontman Marcus Mumford told the crowd. "All I'm thinking about is the football and Shania Twain" The post Watch Mumford & Sons bring out surprise guests Shania Twain and Hozier at BST Hyde Park appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Watch Mumford & Sons bring out surprise guests... — this could define this era of music.
Bytedance's AI video tool Seedance is dividing Hollywood. A viral clip featuring AI-generated Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise prompted the Motion Picture Association's first-ever cease-and-desist against an AI company. But behind the scenes, studios are quietly using the tool on a "d...
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The neurobiologist Erich Jarvis studies the few species capable of speech. He has long hoped to genetically engineer an animal that can make new calls.
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You can minimize the risk of films and shows being spoiled for you by muting comments, conversations, and keywords on various platforms.
Wired reports: How to Avoid Spoilers Online and in Chats — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Howling winds and lashing rain battered Guam and the Northern Marianas late Sunday, hours before the projected arrival of a "super typhoon" with force equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane over the U.S. Pacific territories.
Why it matters: 'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Astronomers have uncovered a pair of giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy—super-puffs the size of Jupiter.
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US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
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Poland’s Tauron American Film Festival will celebrate its 17th edition from Nov. 17-22 – and its industry sidebar U.S. in Progress will, once again, connect European buyers and Polish post-producers with American indie filmmakers. “I’ve attended three times, and each time some...
The big picture: Tauron American Film Festival Readies for 17th Edition... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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