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150 articles from 32 sources · Updated 2026-08-22 20:00 UTC

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  1. Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ From 2016 Pitch in Copyright LawsuitVariety
  2. Quiz question: It’s a Greek letter and a guy’s name. What does it mean?NY Times Science
  3. ‘Sentimental Value’ Sweeps Amanda AwardsVariety
  4. Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapseBBC World
  5. PlayStation Chooses The Worst Possible Time To Blast Players With Reminders That They Don’t Own Their Digital GamesKotaku
  6. OpenAI calls for California to strengthen its AI safety lawsEngadget
  7. Forget AI, debt has become the main character on Wall Street as markets just now decided that it’s gotten out of control after years of warningsFortune
  8. Mark Ruffalo Fires Back After Paramount Slammed His Merger Attack as ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Appalling and Fundamentally Dishonest’Variety
  9. Mark Ruffalo Blasts Paramount For Calling Him “Antisemitic” Over Merger Criticism: “Appalling And Fundamentally Dishonest”Deadline
  10. Meghan Markle Reportedly Dropped From Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’Hollywood Reporter

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Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ From 2016 Pitch in Copyright Lawsuit

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Quiz question: It’s a Greek letter and a guy’s name. What does it mean?

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‘Sentimental Value’ Sweeps Amanda Awards

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Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse

BBC World · 2026-08-22 19:41
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PlayStation Chooses The Worst Possible Time To Blast Players With Reminders That They Don’t Own Their Digital Games

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OpenAI calls for California to strengthen its AI safety laws

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Forget AI, debt has become the main character on Wall Street as markets just now decided that it’s gotten out of control after years of warnings

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Mark Ruffalo Fires Back After Paramount Slammed His Merger Attack as ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Appalling and Fundamentally Dishonest’

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Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ From 2016 Pitch in Copyright Lawsuit

Writer Lauren J. Salkin has accused Taylor Sheridan of stealing his marquee series “Yellowstone” from her 2016 pitch in a lawsuit filed on Friday. 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate Entertainment are also listed as defendants. Reps for Sheridan, 101 Studios, Paramount and Elev...

Why it matters: Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ From 2016... could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Sentimental Value’ Sweeps Amanda Awards

Joachim Trier’s Oscar winner “Sentimental Value” became this year’s biggest Amanda Awards winner, taking home eight statuettes, including the top prize for best Norwegian film.  Trier was also awarded for directing, as well as his screenplay written with longtime collaborator ...

Why it matters: ‘Sentimental Value’ Sweeps Amanda Awards could reshape the box office conversation.

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Mark Ruffalo Fires Back After Paramount Slammed His Merger Attack as ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Appalling and Fundamentally Dishonest’

Mark Ruffalo has fired back at Paramount after the company slammed the actor as “antisemitic” for accusing David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.” “The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally d...

Why it matters: Mark Ruffalo Fires Back After Paramount Slammed His... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Mark Ruffalo Blasts Paramount For Calling Him “Antisemitic” Over Merger Criticism: “Appalling And Fundamentally Dishonest”

As things continue to get ugly around the proposed merger, Mark Ruffalo has called out Paramount for calling him “antisemitic” over his criticism of the Warner Bros acquisition. On Saturday, the 4x Oscar nominee clarified his views “should never be interpreted as hostility tow...

Deadline reports: Mark Ruffalo Blasts Paramount For Calling Him “Antisemitic”... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Tulpa the Unseen Lover is a psychological visual novel about a depressed manga artist manifesting a cute, ominous anime girl made by former Spider-Verse animators

It's very rare that I'm not thinking about the works of Satoshi Kon (pop on Tokyo Godfathers this Christmas, you won't regret it), but the one that I always come back to is Opus. It's a manga the director made in the mid '90s that he ultimately never finished before his death,...

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The dynamic duo: 'Weaving' hierarchical DNA materials with two classes of biomolecular nanomachines

Biomolecular nanomachines, such as enzymes and molecular motors, are the workhorses behind the synthesis and organization of complex materials in life. Powered by chemical energy, they build, transport and organize biomolecules, allowing living systems to create and maintain h...

Why it matters: The dynamic duo: 'Weaving' hierarchical DNA materials with... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword – Everything To Know

From its cinematic influences to its expansion of the series’ iconic soul-sucking mechanics, here’s everything to know about Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

The big picture: Onimusha: Way of the Sword – Everything To... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Before ‘The Pitt,’ There Was ‘St. Elsewhere’

The Emmy-winning NBC medical drama that launched the careers of Denzel Washington and Mark Harmon ended by suggesting its entire six-season run existed inside the imagination of an autistic child — a twist that remains one of television’s most debated endings.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Before ‘The Pitt,’ There Was ‘St. Elsewhere’ — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Are digital cameras still worth buying in 2026?

Yes, so long as you're willing to put in the work (and money) for better photos.

The big picture: Are digital cameras still worth buying in 2026? — could change how developers build software.

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Why Do We Love Spider-Man So Much?

Why does everyone love Spider-Man so much? When “Spider-Man: No Way Home” came out at the end of 2021, it made an insane amount of money ($814 million in the U.S. alone), blasting away any vestige of that era’s comic-book-movie fatigue. I thought the reason for the film’s mind...

Why it matters: Why Do We Love Spider-Man So Much? may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Mars Curiosity rover discovers massive field of polygons

The surface of Mars is home to some of the most breathtaking and awe-inspiring landscapes in the solar system. This is primarily because the Red Planet lacks several resurfacing processes that Earth possesses, including plate tectonics, volcanism and flowing water.

Phys.org reports: Mars Curiosity rover discovers massive field of polygons — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Is Nintendo Switch Online still worth it in 2026?

Nintendo Switch Online upgrades your experience with online play and a lot of other perks, but should you shell out for it?

Engadget reports: Is Nintendo Switch Online still worth it in... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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We’re just two months away from the first touchscreen MacBook: Here’s what to expect

After over a decade of not adopting touch displays on its Mac notebook lineup, Apple will finally be rolling out its first touchscreen MacBook as soon as October. This’ll come alongside the next MacBook Pro redesign, potentially dubbed MacBook Ultra.

9to5Mac reports: We’re just two months away from the first... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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‘National Treasure 3’ Is ‘Happening,’ Says Franchise Director Jon Turteltaub

“National Treasure” director Jon Turteltaub says a third film is happening. “I have not said anything before this, but you deserve to have the scoop,” Turteltaub said at a live taping of the “National Treasure Hunt” podcast (via The Philadelphia Inquirer). He added that the au...

The big picture: ‘National Treasure 3’ Is ‘Happening,’ Says Franchise Director... — is generating industry buzz.

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‘National Treasure 3’ In Works, Franchise Director Reveals: “It’s Finally Real”

More than 20 years after stealing the Declaration of Independence, National Treasure 3 is in the works. On Friday, National Treasure (2004) director Jon Turteltaub revealed that a third installment in the Nicolas Cage adventure franchise is in the works with a script that Disn...

The big picture: ‘National Treasure 3’ In Works, Franchise Director Reveals:... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Gorgeous and hazy pixel art horror farming sim Neverway has been pushed to 2027, but you can at least have a gander at some of the NPCs you can smooch

Sorry folks, some bad news: Neverway, the horror life sim and RPG combo from one of the artists behind Celeste and the composer of Fez, has been delayed into 2027. While it never had an exact release date anyway, developer Coldblood Inc. shared word of the delay in a Steam blo...

The big picture: Gorgeous and hazy pixel art horror farming sim... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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How ‘Abbott Elementary’ Pulled Off Its Big Phillies Game Episode

They say that every trip to watch a ballgame is a different experience: a chance to see stolen bases and home runs; antics from the bleachers that end up on kiss cams and dance cams; fly balls soaring into the stands; or your daily caloric intake from hot dogs and popcorn. Thi...

Why it matters: How ‘Abbott Elementary’ Pulled Off Its Big Phillies... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release

Following the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’re putting together a complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release. This is a new approach to physical media, which has seen a mixed reaction. In a way, it’s a hybrid between a true physical release and a d...

Why it matters: List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games with... is generating hype in the community.

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AI mapping reveals hidden stage of Arctic freeze with climate implications

As autumn gives way to winter across the Arctic, the ground doesn't immediately freeze solid. Instead, soils often linger near the freezing point for days or even weeks in a phase called the zero curtain. In a new NASA-led study, researchers produced high-resolution maps of th...

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

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Doodle generative compositions in your browser with Musical Spirograph

I remember having a Spirograph as a kid and being obsessed with it. Its geometric patterns are hypnotic and gorgeous. I also love generative music composition. So bringing those two things together in a browser tab, I'm hooked. Musical Spirograph is a relatively simple concept...

The big picture: Doodle generative compositions in your browser with Musical... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Rosie O’Donnell Ends ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Guest Run With Trump-Roasting Song: “Use That Stable Genius Brain”

Although Rosie O’Donnell’s late-night hosting run has come to an end, she graced her biggest fan with a song in his honor. On Friday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, the 12x Emmy-winning guest host let longtime foe Donald Trump have it in the opening monologue, which she ended with a song...

Why it matters: Rosie O’Donnell Ends ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Guest Run... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Kacey Musgraves Launches Lube, Hangs from Giant Disco Balls at Tour Kickoff

The suggestive product launch arrived just days before Musgraves took the joke to arena scale in Chicago. Kacey Musgraves Launches Lube, Hangs from Giant Disco Balls at Tour Kickoff Alex Krinsky

The big picture: Kacey Musgraves Launches Lube, Hangs from Giant Disco... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Olivia Rodrigo surprise releases ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’-inspired new song ‘Serena Joy’ on limited edition CD

Just 500 copies were sold at an independent record shop near her upcoming Daisy Chain Fields festival The post Olivia Rodrigo surprise releases ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’-inspired new song ‘Serena Joy’ on limited edition CD appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Olivia Rodrigo surprise releases ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’-inspired new... is making waves across platforms.

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Microsoft blames RGB peripherals for crashing Windows 11 — RGB software is causing blue screens, crashes, and game freezes

RGB software is reportedly wreaking havoc on Windows PCs. The drivers used by these applications can trip up anti-cheat software, causing your games or entire system to crash. For now, the only solution is to disable the driver until an official update.

Tom's Hardware reports: Microsoft blames RGB peripherals for crashing Windows 11... — this could change how developers build software.

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Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal

The Canadian prime minister will have to sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.

BBC World reports: Carney faces crucial test after walking away from... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.

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Heat wave-hit Europe logs over 30,000 excess summer deaths: First figures

Europe saw at least 30,000 excess deaths across a blistering summer of back-to-back heat waves and drought that scientists have blamed on man-made climate change, according to provisional figures.

Phys.org reports: Heat wave-hit Europe logs over 30,000 excess summer... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Review: Wholesome, Harmless Family Movie Aims to Give Enid Blyton the Paddington Treatment

If the children’s books of Enid Blyton have fallen out of fashion in classrooms and libraries — largely due to the racism and regressive gender politics throughout the British author’s oeuvre — they remain ripe for rehabilitation through adaptation. The BBC has churned out sev...

Variety reports: ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Review: Wholesome, Harmless Family... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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"Buying any of our games helps support the studio": Psychonauts studio Double Fine are the latest former Xbox-owned studio to get the rights to their games back

Earlier this week, South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games shared word that they now own all of the publishing rights to their games, a welcome update in light of the ongoing BDS boycott against Microsoft and Xbox. And now, another studio is joining the realm of boycott f...

The big picture: "Buying any of our games helps support the... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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Box Office: ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Takes First Place on Friday With $10.6 Million, But ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Will Win the Weekend

“Insidious: Out of the Further” leapfrogged “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and took the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office on Friday, but Marvel’s webslinger is still poised to win the weekend. “Out of the Further,” the sixth installment in the “Insidious” franchise, grossed $...

Variety reports: Box Office: ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Takes... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Sarajevo Film Festival 2026 Awards Austria’s ‘Everytime’ Best Film — See All Winners

The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival wrapped up on Friday, with Austria taking home the top prize. During the awards ceremony at National Theatre Sarajevo, the jury awarded Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s Everytime with the Heart of Sarajevo for Best Narrative Feature Film, whic...

Deadline reports: Sarajevo Film Festival 2026 Awards Austria’s ‘Everytime’ Best... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Frontier AI labs still won’t say how they’d contain a rogue model

A new study finds leading AI labs have few publicly documented plans for containing rogue models, raising questions about preparedness as AI systems increasingly demonstrate unexpected and potentially dangerous behavior.

Why it matters: Frontier AI labs still won’t say how they’d... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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The Library Is A Gateway To Free Video Games

Gaming has never been more expensive. We’re here to investigate why, and help you play more while spending less. Welcome to GameSpot Cheap Week. In this video, we look at how getting a library card is better than having an Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus subscription.

The big picture: The Library Is A Gateway To Free Video... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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BigXthaPlug Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges in Texas

Rapper misses Winnipeg music festival gig due to arrest, but still slated to perform Saturday night at Iowa State fair

The big picture: BigXthaPlug Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges in... — taps into a cultural moment.

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AI decodes DNA initiator sequence found in about 60% of human genes

Precise activation of tens of thousands of genes is critical for healthy development and growth. Specialized segments of our DNA are responsible for carefully orchestrating genetic sequences that result in the production of enzymes, hormones, proteins and other crucial compone...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Buckcherry’s Tour Bus Involved in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Accident

Members of the band and its touring crew are said to be "safe and unharmed." Buckcherry’s Tour Bus Involved in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Accident Alex Young

Consequence of Sound reports: Buckcherry’s Tour Bus Involved in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Accident — this could define this era of music.

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Arctic shipping a daunting prospect in hotly contested region

With Gulf turmoil slashing Suez Canal traffic, shipping firms are tempted to try the Arctic for quicker trips between Europe and Asia—but commercial prospects are unlikely to match countries' strategic ambitions for the North Pole.

The big picture: Arctic shipping a daunting prospect in hotly contested... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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US battery startups have found a lifeline in defense

U.S. battery startups pulled in $500 million in grants from the Department of Energy, throwing a lifeline to an industry that was on the ropes after EV incentives were slashed.

The big picture: US battery startups have found a lifeline in... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Sony Double Feature At The B.O.: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ $36M+, ‘Insidious 6’ $23M+ Opening – Saturday AM Update

SATURDAY AM WRITETHRU after Friday afternoon update: Refresh for more and chart…This weekend belongs to Sony, or at least the top two spots at the box office do, with Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘s fourth frame of $36.5 million at 4,006 sites and Blumhouse/Atomic ...

The big picture: Sony Double Feature At The B.O.: ‘Spider-Man: Brand... — is generating industry buzz.

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A museum-shelf mystery reveals 6,500-year-old human tooth pendant in Serbia

More than 6,500 years ago, someone carefully drilled a hole in a human tooth, strung it on a cord and likely used it as a necklace. Found during field surveys at the Vinča cultural site of Jablanica in Serbia, the human tooth was originally misidentified as an animal tooth bea...

The big picture: A museum-shelf mystery reveals 6,500-year-old human tooth pendant... — opens new research frontiers.

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Andrew Garfield on His Secret Instagram, Thoughts of Leaving Hollywood and Playing Roy in the ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ Siegfried & Roy Television Series

Andrew Garfield admits he has a secret Instagram account. “I’m as addicted as anybody. My screen time notifications are horrific to me. It’s like, I’ve given all of those hours to nothing,” he says. “It’s genuinely enraging because we don’t have as much control over these impu...

Why it matters: Andrew Garfield on His Secret Instagram, Thoughts of... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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W. Kamau Bell has the most practical ‘most indispensable tool’

W. Kamau Bell is one of those people who has always just seemed to be there. From Totally Biased, to Politically Re-Active, United Shades of America, and We Need to Talk About Cosby, his blend of comedy, social commentary, and political activism has helped him stand out. He's ...

The big picture: W. Kamau Bell has the most practical ‘most... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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TikTok settles children’s privacy suit with DOJ for $400 million

The DOJ calls it a "major victory," but ByteDance is projected to earn $50 billion this year — and the U.S. never proved TikTok violated the law.

Fortune reports: TikTok settles children’s privacy suit with DOJ for... — this signals changing business strategies.

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See the Setlist for Garth Brooks’ “Blame It All On My Roots” Arena Tour Kick-Off

Brooks kicked off his arena return with two sold-out Indianapolis shows featuring deep cuts, fan favorites, and surprises from across his career. See the Setlist for Garth Brooks’ “Blame It All On My Roots” Arena Tour Kick-Off Alex Young

Why it matters: See the Setlist for Garth Brooks’ “Blame It... reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Snap-on LCD brings mini displays to any 120mm PC fan — Thermalright's Fan Frame Vision-1 lets you display information and custom themes on your case fans

The Thermalright Fan Frame Vision-1 is a clip-on 3.69-inch screen that snaps directly in front of your PC case fans. These accessories let you display temperature, fan speed, and other information across your case, and even create a unified theme across all the screens in your...

Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position

Now it's the moon's turn to pull a disappearing act. After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth's shadow briefly envelops the moon. Almost the entire lunar surface will be masked Thursday ni...

Phys.org reports: Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Walk through a 3D cyberpunk city built purely from ASCII characters — a text-based metropolis runs on a 283KB Rust WebAssembly engine feeding a WebGL renderer

Solo developer Grow Now! Games has put a playable browser build of its walkable ASCII cyberpunk city online, powered by a 283KB Rust WebAssembly engine and rendered in WebGL.

The big picture: Walk through a 3D cyberpunk city built purely... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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TikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement in U.S. Child Privacy Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced on Friday that ByteDance-owned TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a 2024 lawsuit accusing the company of violating child privacy laws in the country. As part of the settlement, the social media platform will pay $300 million ...

The big picture: TikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement in U.S.... — should prompt a review of your own security.

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List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games that support GameShare

With GameShare becoming an important part of Nintendo Switch 2, we’ve put together a complete list of games that support the feature. We’ll be updating this post over time as well. GameShare is brand new for Nintendo Switch 2. With the feature, select titles allow you to play ...

Nintendo Everything reports: List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games that... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Hackers infect Android car head units with proxy botnet malware

A supply-chain attack targeting Android-based car head units is using a legitimate device-update app to spread malware that enlists compromised devices in a proxy botnet or uses them for ad fraud. [...]

BleepingComputer reports: Hackers infect Android car head units with proxy... — this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Logitech faces lawsuit for withholding $61M in tariff refunds from customers — lawsuit claims company extracted up to $97M from consumers in 2026 through tariff-justified price increases

Consumers who bought products from Logitech after it increased its prices due to tariffs still haven't received their refunds, even after the U.S. government returned $61 million to the company. Now they're suing for their refunds, saying that 'Company extracted approximately ...

The big picture: Logitech faces lawsuit for withholding $61M in tariff... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Peppermint oil lowers blood pressure in just 20 days

Peppermint oil may have an unexpected benefit for people with mildly high blood pressure. Adults who took a small dose twice daily for 20 days saw their systolic blood pressure fall by an average of 8.5 mmHg, while a placebo group showed little change. Researchers say the inex...

Why it matters: Peppermint oil lowers blood pressure in just 20... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Michael Wright Dies: ‘The Five Heartbeats’ Star Was 70

Actor Michael Wright, known for his roles in The Five Heartbeats, Sugar Hill, V and Oz, died Aug. 19 in Los Angeles. He was 70. “It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright,” his wife Susa...

Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Farewell to the Last Music Mogul

Artists, executives, and stars remember how Clive Davis’ golden ear, grand ambition, and show-business force shaped modern pop

Why it matters: Farewell to the Last Music Mogul could define this era of music.

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MAGA Takes Aim at Navy Sailors

As the USS Abraham Lincoln completes a record stint at sea, the Navy’s sacrifice isn't enough for Trump or his base

The big picture: MAGA Takes Aim at Navy Sailors — shows where the music business is headed.

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Star Wars Galactic Racer Exclusive Multiplayer Overview Trailer

Matt Webster Founder and CEO of Fuse Games breaks down Star Wars Galactic Racer Multiplayer. Learn more about Multiplayer Tour, Podracing Tour, the vehicles you can use and customize and much more.

GameSpot reports: Star Wars Galactic Racer Exclusive Multiplayer Overview Trailer — this signals what players want next.

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US authorities say Siemens controllers used for water and other infrastructure are being targeted by hackers — agencies claim threat actors use AI tools to generate exploitation scripts

Siemens S7 PLCs, commonly used in critical infrastructure, are reportedly being targeted by hackers and could potentially lead to disruption of industrial processes, safety incidents, downtime or equipment damage, and more. U.S. agencies are telling operators to protect these ...

Why it matters: US authorities say Siemens controllers used for water... reshapes the tech landscape.

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Exercise may work better for keeping weight off than losing it

Exercise may not be a powerful weight-loss tool on its own, but it appears to play a much bigger role in preventing lost weight from returning. By preserving muscle, supporting metabolism, improving fat burning, and regulating appetite and blood sugar, regular activity can mak...

Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery

A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.

Why it matters: Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery reflects broader geopolitical shifts.

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Decoding AI’s Open-Source Course Maps Three Ways to Run an Agent Loop and the Provider Economics Behind Each

Most teams treat ‘which model’ as the important decision. The harness engineering literature keeps pointing somewhere else. In LangChain’s Terminal-Bench experiment, changing only the harness—same model throughout—moved a coding agent from roughly 30th place into the top 5. Th...

MarkTechPost reports: Decoding AI’s Open-Source Course Maps Three Ways to... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.

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Amazon just hiked the prices for Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle products by up to 60 percent

Citing "significant increases in memory and storage component costs," Amazon has raised prices on Echos, Kindles, Fire TVs, and Eeros by up to 60 percent, as first reported by Fortune. The cheapest products in Amazon's lineup were hit hardest, with the Echo Dot smart speaker j...

Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.

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Apple @ Work: Most IT leaders want AI to help manage their Macs, but few are ready for it

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at w...

The big picture: Apple @ Work: Most IT leaders want AI... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 224 — The Science of Artemis

On Episode 224 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest co-host Rick Jenet are joined by Dr. David Kring to discuss the where, whys, and hows of the Artemis Program's lunar exploration plans.

The big picture: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 224 —... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Multilingual people may have brains up to 13 years younger

People who speak several languages may have brains that age more slowly, with four-language speakers showing brains that appeared about 13 years younger than those of monolinguals. Starting earlier and becoming highly fluent were also linked to a stronger effect.

ScienceDaily reports: Multilingual people may have brains up to 13... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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This frozen fiber makes light and sound interact 1,000x more strongly

Freezing the liquid core of an optical fiber produced an extreme environment where light and sound interact more than 1,000 times more strongly than in ordinary fibers. Researchers used the effect to create optoacoustic memory, potentially paving the way for lower-energy photo...

Why it matters: This frozen fiber makes light and sound interact... opens new research frontiers.

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Named Pipes Under Attack: Securing Windows Interprocess Communication

Windows named pipes provide fast interprocess communication, but weak access controls can expose privileged services to untrusted processes. ThreatLocker explains how endpoint verification, command authorization, strict input validation, and narrowly scoped privileges can help...

The big picture: Named Pipes Under Attack: Securing Windows Interprocess Communication — exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Animal genomes follow irreversible 'evolutionary highways' across thousands of species

A human, an octopus, and a coral could hardly look more different—yet deep inside their cells, their chromosomes still carry recognizable pieces of a genome inherited from an animal ancestor that lived more than 600 million years ago. Since then, their chromosomes have fused, ...

Why it matters: Animal genomes follow irreversible 'evolutionary highways' across thousands... opens new research frontiers.

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An okay laptop with 16GB of RAM is better than a nice laptop with 8GB, and this $520 HP OmniBook proves it

Laptop prices are out of whack. $500 used to get you a tolerable laptop, and $900 got you a really good one. They often had similar CPU, RAM, and storage options because that stuff was comparatively cheap; the difference was often in build quality and screen rather than power....

Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.

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How to AirPlay from iPhone or MacBook to your TV

If you want to display media from your phone on a TV screen, you'll need to follow these steps to use AirPlay or screen mirroring.

Why it matters: How to AirPlay from iPhone or MacBook to... could change how developers build software.

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