Name That Toon Contest
The big picture: Name That Toon Contest — is a wake-up call for digital security.
Dolph Lundgren brought Mattel’s He-Man action figure to life, but the movie failed to flex at the box office.
Hollywood Reporter reports: The First ‘Masters of the Universe’ Muscled Into... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The surprise-released album was quickly taken off streaming, leaving fans of the country-and-western singer wondering what happened behind the scenes
Rolling Stone reports: Charley Crockett on the Future of His Missing... — this taps into a cultural moment.
What's confirmed, and what might show up at Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show this year.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
June 2: We have a double dose of Toy Story game announcements as Toy Story: Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition have just been revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, courtesy of Atari and Digital Eclipse. These two are planned for October 15, 2026. Toy Story: Re...
Why it matters: Toy Story: Retro Roundup, Toy Story 3 Complete... is generating hype in the community.
EXCLUSIVE: Diane Sawyer’s deep dive into the life and work of fitness guru Richard Simmons has piqued audience interest. The ABC News special, which aired on May 12, has tallied 10.2M viewers to-date across ABC, Disney+ and Hulu, per a combination of Nielsen Big Data + Panel a...
Why it matters: Diane Sawyer’s ‘The Mystery Of Richard Simmons’ Audience... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Denshattack will take a little bit longer to launch as a delay was just announced. Last we heard, the title was on track for June 17, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Now, however, it will be available on July 15, 2026. The team didn’t really get into the reasonin...
The big picture: Denshattack seeing a delay — could shake up the gaming landscape.
The Razr Fold offers a more premium experience, while the Razr Ultra is more compact and stylish. Here's how to choose between them.
ZDNet reports: Motorola Razr Fold vs. Razr Ultra: I tested... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
As French cinema continues to embrace large-scale event filmmaking, Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance” arrives as Pathé’s latest ambitious historical epic, following the blockbuster success of “The Count of Monte Cristo” and “The Three Musketeers” diptych. The first inst...
The big picture: ‘De Gaulle’ Director Antonin Baudry on Pathé’s Next... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
A previous comment from the company had many online worried the Hitman studio wouldn't get to make another Bond game
The big picture: Amazon Says It Has ‘Great Relationship’ With 007... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The population of global millionaires surged 7.9% to 25.3 million in 2025, according to the Capgemini World Wealth Report.
Why it matters: Soaring stocks created 2 million new millionaires around... could affect investors and consumers alike.
ChatGPT's updated "Dreaming" memory system now builds coherent user profiles from conversations instead of saving scattered bullet points. OpenAI says the success rate for keeping information current jumped from 52.2 percent last year to 75.1 percent. The article ChatGPT now s...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this marks a new chapter in AI development.
The Red Clay Strays and The Neal Agency's Austin Neal were also recognized during the ceremony.
The big picture: Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Tucker Wetmore & More... — could define this era of music.
Meta's board cites "due process" concerns over account bans. It's also pushing Meta to offer clear information about violations and its use in AI in making its determinations.
Why it matters: Meta’s Oversight Board says account bans lack due... may redefine how we interact with devices.
If you’re an NBA fan, you’re familiar with the onslaught of YouTube TV advertising that has come with Google’s service being the presenting sponsor of the NBA Finals. That’s changing this year, though. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
EXCLUSIVE: In a highly competitive situation, FilmNation has acquired I’d Like to Speak to Your Manager, an absurdist action-thriller spec from Gabe Delahaye, for feature development. No word yet on the film’s plot. Fortunate Jack will join FilmNation in producing. Delahaye is...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
ChatGPT’s memory feature allows it to learn about you and remember your preferences over time. Memory gives ChatGPT useful context for natural interactions that don’t need start from scratch each time. OpenAI has released new details on how ChatGPT’s memory feature is getting ...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.
Team Australia kicked it long from the goalkeeper. Switzerland took a slower approach and preferred short passes over long drives. Spain, on the other hand, tended to string the ball with sharp, sideways passes across the field. Those are a few of the takeaways from passing-st...
The big picture: What network science can tell us about the... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
DNA is the blueprint of the human body. However, tens of thousands of DNA lesions occur in our bodies every day. In particular, if "apurinic/apyrimidinic sites" (AP sites, damaged sites where one letter of DNA information has been erased) are not properly repaired, they can le...
Phys.org reports: DNA repair enzyme uses one-dimensional sliding to detect... — this opens new research frontiers.
The news comes alongside the release of "Stone," recorded in 1995.
Billboard reports: Prince Estate to Release Posthumous Album ‘Timeless’ Featuring... — this shows where the music business is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: Monument Releasing has acquired U.S., Canada, UK and Australia/New Zealand rights to Damien Hauser’s ground-breaking Africa sci-fi Memory Of Princess Mumbi. The film made history last year as the first Kenyan picture to debut in the independent Venice parallel secti...
The big picture: Monument Releasing Takes English-Language For ‘Memory Of Princess... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Country superstar Alan Jackson is set to give his final concert performance later this month in Nashville, and NBC has announced the show will be filmed to air in primetime this year. Alan Jackson: The Last Show will air as a primetime television event later this year on NBC a...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
The United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP), the world's largest humanitarian organization, revealed over the weekend that its self-registration application (SRA) for Palestine was breached. [...]
Why it matters: UN food agency discloses breach affecting 600,000 Gaza... is a wake-up call for digital security.
A top Microsoft VP is promising a faster, simpler, and more customizable context menu that appears when you right-click an item in File Explorer or on the Desktop.
Why it matters: Hate the right-click menu in Windows? Microsoft just... signals a shift in how we use technology.
President Obama's library cost $30 to visit, making it the most expensive presidential museum or library in modern history.
CNBC reports: Inside the $850 million Obama Presidential Center ahead... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
At Computex, Dell and Acer both introduced systems starting with 8GB of RAM to compete with the MacBook Neo, following a rush to 16GB systems in the last two years to bolster local AI.
Tom's Hardware reports: 8GB of RAM is back on laptops —... — this could change how developers build software.
“The Playoffs” (“Jogada de Risco”) has had its world premiere at SXSW London , the international festival unspooling June 1-6, whose mission is to bring the business, technology and creative communities together. TV Globo, the largest producer of Portuguese-language content in...
Variety reports: Globoplay Original Series ‘The Playoffs’ Premieres at SXSW... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Creators often have to parse through charts and dashboards to understand their performance, but with the new AI assistant, they can get quick answers to questions like "When should I post?" and "What are people saying in my comments?"
TechCrunch reports: Meta rolls out a new AI creator assistant... — this is one to watch for the industry.
When he was indicted, John Bolton said he was innocent and that he was being targeted because of his public opposition to President Trump.
Why it matters: Ex-Trump advisor John Bolton agrees to plead guilty... signals changing business strategies.
Database startup Supabase announced a $500 million funding round that values the company at $10.5 billion, including the fresh capital.
Why it matters: Vibe coding phenomenon lifts AI startup Supabase to... may shift market dynamics.
Piers Morgan has lamented the rise of AI-generated clips of him ranting on topical subjects. In an interview at SXSW London, Morgan revealed that his own mother was unable to spot that a viral video of the YouTube presenter was in fact a deepfake. Morgan’s likeness is now regu...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has halted pre-production on its untitled epic drama about ancient Carthaginian general Hannibal starring Denzel Washington in the titular role with his frequent collaborator Antoine Fuqua directing. The film was planning to shoot later this year in Italy bu...
The big picture: Netflix Pauses Pre-Production On Antoine Fuqua’s Hannibal Epic... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
TV audiences were high on the Upside Down this season. “Stranger Things” ended its final season with an average of 32.9 million viewers, easily making it the most-watched series of the just concluded 2025 26 TV frame. The Netflix thriller averaged that number over 35 days, per...
The big picture: 100 Most-Watched TV Series of 2025-26 Across Streaming,... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
IndieWire Honors: Russell recalls the moment he and Pfeiffer, this season's Vanguard Award winner, rejoined each other on set after nearly four decades apart.
IndieWire reports: Kurt Russell Would Happily Wait Another 37 Years... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
EXCLUSIVE: The Season 3 cast of Apple TV’s Your Friends & Neighbors is growing. Joshua Jackson (The Affair, Doctor Odyssey) has been cast in a major recurring role, joining previously announced Michelle Monaghan, a new series regular, in the upcoming season. Jackson’s casting ...
Deadline reports: Joshua Jackson Joins ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season... — this is generating industry buzz.
EXCLUSIVE: Sam Salem, a former Midwestern high school teacher who is now a full-time stand-up, is launching a new podcast with All Things Comedy, titled After School Snack, on June 11. The podcast sees Salem attempt to circumvent his lack of culinary skills as he recreates his...
The big picture: Teacher-Turned-Comic Sam Salem Launching Podcast ‘After School Snack’... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The actress says playing Carolyn and Lauren Bessette’s mother, Ann Messina Freeman, in FX’s Ryan Murphy-produced series took on new meaning after the death of her own mom.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Constance Zimmer on ‘Love Story,’ Personal Grief and... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Euphoria seems to have held fairly steady across its third and final season, delivering 8.7M viewers in three days for the series finale, HBO says. That’s a slight uptick from the premiere, which amassed 8.5M viewers in three days, but the network didn’t specify if this is the...
Deadline reports: ‘Euphoria’ Finale Boasts 8.7M Viewers In 3 Days;... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Who could say no to a Resident Evil game set in Japan?
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
Battlefield Studios has provided a community update for Season 4 of Battlefield 6 and Redsec, which is releasing in July. The season will add naval warfare, new maps, and one of the game's highly-requested features. We also have a better timeline for when the requested server ...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Blastpoint, the second Season 3 update for #Battlefield6 and #REDSEC, arrives June 9 with the reimagined Cairo Bazaar, the return of Obliteration, and the Explosive Charge Bonus Path. Fight through Cairo’s dense streets in close-quarters combat as PAX and NATO forces battle...
GameSpot reports: Battlefield 6 Season 3 Blastpoint | Official Gameplay... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Digital photo frames offer a quick and easy way to display your family photos, and more in your home, and Google Photos integration is a no-brainer. However, changes from Google Photos last year resulted in Aura photo frames losing integration, but that’s now coming back. ...
Why it matters: Google Photos support has returned for Aura’s digital... could change how developers build software.
Air travel is the true test for headphones and earbuds. My multiple journeys revealed all the strengths and weaknesses of these latest models.
The big picture: I flew 2,700 miles with 4 headphones -... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Two words for you: fan and profile.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The USDA and Texas officials are working to contain New World screwworm from Zavala County, including establishing an infested zone and enforcing quarantine.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
But it might not be because there's a problem with 18A itself.
PC Gamer reports: New report claims Intel is 'struggling' to supply... — this is generating hype in the community.
The heads of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind and more signed an open letter raising concerns about the rising biosecurity risks posed by better AI models.
CNET reports: AI Leaders Call for Rules on Synthetic DNA... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Deep below the Tyrrhenian Sea offshore Italy, scientists drilled into what they thought would be dark mantle rock—and found pieces of granite that seemingly had no business being there. Those unexpected intrusions turned out to offer a rare glimpse of how a massive fault rapid...
Phys.org reports: 'Out-of-place' rocks reveal how a young ocean formed — this advances our understanding of the world.
In 1970, nearly half of all Black individuals in the U.S. resided in a large city. Over the past 50 years, that number has fallen to merely 25%, while the share living in the suburbs of large cities rose from 16% to 36%.This demographic shift is as large as the post-World War ...
The big picture: Black suburbanization is reshaping American neighborhoods, study finds — opens new research frontiers.
No, it’s not an April Fools’ Day gag in June as far as we can tell. Cash App has launched a tap-and-pay magic wand keychain accessory for contactless payments. more…
Why it matters: Cash App launches a payment wand for when... could change how developers build software.
ZDNET's first Data Bytes dives deep into Samsung's latest Micro RGB screen technology in the R95H TV. Here's what the numbers tell us.
Why it matters: Samsung's R95H Micro RGB impressed me more than... could change how developers build software.
Union head Tom Fontana said management is displaying “a profound contempt for the journalism profession” after the firing of ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley.
The big picture: Writers Guild East President Decries “Near-Constant Level of... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
TSMC says it does not have enough capacity to handle all the demand from AI hyperscalers, with CEO C.C. Wei saying that it will take a long time before it can match customer demand. This is an opportunity for Intel, though, as companies desperate to get their hands on advance...
Tom's Hardware reports: TSMC CEO C.C. Wei says, ‘It will be... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
“Euphoria” ended with 8.7 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max in three days, a slight increase from the Season 3 premiere. Though Warner Bros. Discovery did not provide viewership totals for each week of “Euphoria” Season 3, the company reported that that the final season’s...
The big picture: ‘Euphoria’ Finale Hits 8.7 Million Viewers in Three... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Track will feature on upcoming compilation of all previously unreleased material, Timeless
The big picture: Hear Prince’s Previously Unreleased, Forever Funky ‘Stone’ — shows where the music business is headed.
The incident helps shed some new light on how Waymo treats and stores the footage captured by its robotaxis.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II wasn’t going to waste his one “Marvel buck.” This is the same man who walked away from a George Miller’s “Furiosa.” The move was necessary. Six straight years of work — “The Get Down,” “Aquaman,” “Watchmen,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” “The Matrix Resur...
Variety reports: ‘Get Kevin Feige on the Phone’: Yahya Abdul-Mateen... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: Yellowstone‘s Kelsey Asbille is set to star opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth in The Kellys, the action film from Thunder Road that Amazon MGM has acquired for worldwide release on streaming, as we first reported yesterday. Character details are bein...
Why it matters: Kelsey Asbille Joins Arnold Schwarzenegger & Liam Hemsworth... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The former president and first lady will also be featured in the guides on the Bloomberg Connects app.
The big picture: Tom Hanks, Oprah Winfrey to Voice Audio Guides... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Long-term unemployment can have ramifications on financial, emotional and family health that linger even after reentry into the workforce.
The big picture: Long-term unemployment is surging in the U.S. There... — hints at where the money is moving.
According to a Bain survey of 951 companies, almost 40 percent achieved less than 10 percent in AI cost savings, even though most had targeted 11 to 20 percent. One alleged reason is that only 7 percent actually run fully autonomous AI agents, even though their business cases ...
Why it matters: Bain study finds companies miss AI savings targets... marks a new chapter in AI development.
Ellen Pompeo is staying in business with Hulu and her “Good American Family” collaborator Katie Robbins with the dramedy pilot “Chicks.” Variety has confirmed that Pompeo will star in and executive produce the pilot under her Calamity Jane banner along with Laura Holstein. Rob...
Variety reports: Ellen Pompeo to Star in Hulu Pilot ‘Chicks’... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
When Apple unveiled the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, I was a bit skeptical. Apple usually reserves more “professional” and dull colors for the Pro models and the more vibrant colors for the regular iPhone lineup. But as someone who loves orange as a color, I went w...
9to5Mac reports: I built the ultimate Cosmic Orange iPhone everyday... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Given the early success of 007 First Light, it's more than likely we will get more IO Interactive James Bond games in the future.. IOI has even suggested it would love to make a trilogy of James Bond games if it can - and given how First Light ends - no spoilers - there's room...
Why it matters: Amazon will publish whatever 007 First Light sequels... could shake up the gaming landscape.
After rising from hourly associate to CEO, Walmart’s John Furner says embracing change was key—a view shared by execs at Macy’s, Xerox, and Informatica.
The big picture: Walmart CEO John Furner worked his way up... — may shift market dynamics.
You can't get stabby, but you can "get stompy."
The big picture: Subnautica 2 promises to add 'one of the... — signals what players want next.
UMG has purchased 14 million of Pershing Square’s shares for a total consideration of around $290 million.
Billboard reports: Universal Purchases Part of Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square... — this taps into a cultural moment.
The $100 accessory includes a snap-on battery and large grips, but it makes the Switch 2 a bulky boy.
CNET reports: Belkin's Pricey New Battery Grip Makes My Switch... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
EXCLUSIVE: Deadline has an exclusive first look at the trailer for The Tropic Sun and His Eyes ahead of its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival. Filmed in Haiti’s northern Cap-Haïtien region, the movie follows Ruben, a young man (Stevenson Jean) who embarks on a journey to ...
Deadline reports: Elisee Junior St Preux On Bringing Haiti To... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The classic-rock titans, who are currently on a farewell tour, have had many lead singers over the years. This is each of them attempting the band's signature hit
The big picture: See Journey Play ‘Don’t Stop Believin” Across Four... — taps into a cultural moment.
Country star Alan Jackson’s farewell concert, set for June 29 in Nashville, will be filmed for an NBC special, to be titled “Alan Jackson: The Last Show,” with an unspecified air date later in 2026, the network announced Thursday. The special is being directed by Sam Wrench, b...
Why it matters: Alan Jackson’s Star-Studded Farewell Concert to Be Filmed... is generating industry buzz.
Some $1 trillion worth of art will change hands over the next decade.
Why it matters: What Christie’s $1.45 billion blockbuster art auction tells... signals changing business strategies.
Magic: The Gathering‘s latest “Universes Beyond” set, “Marvel Super Heroes” will be released later this month and Variety has an exclusive reveal of a new card from the collection featuring one of the characters from Agents of S.H.I.E.LD. Releasing June 26, the highly anticipa...
Why it matters: Magic: The Gathering Unveils New ‘Marvel Super Heroes’... reflects evolving audience tastes.
EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Condal is busy promoting Season 3 of House of the Dragon but Season 4, which he has confirmed is where he will draw things to a close in Westeros, is starting to take shape. Condal told Deadline that Season 4 of the hit Game of Thrones spin-off will “be on a pr...
Why it matters: Ryan Condal Reveals More About ‘House Of The... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Electrons around Jupiter have been caught in the process of being accelerated, revealing a potentially unified mechanism for particle acceleration. The findings, published in Nature, may help constrain how energetic particles are produced throughout the universe.
The big picture: Jupiter bow shock reveals electrons accelerating to relativistic... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Earth is divided into two halves: the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Both reflect equal amounts of sunlight (albedo) even though they have different landmasses and weather patterns, especially cloud distribution. Why this is so is an ongoing mystery waiting to be solved.
Why it matters: Understanding Earth's hidden east-west symmetry could improve climate... advances our understanding of the world.
The quality of recycled plastic tends to be higher when the waste is pre-sorted by households compared with plastics recovered from mixed waste at a recycling facility in the Netherlands, research in Nature suggests. While mixed waste (not pre-sorted) collections may increase ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Google is introducing a new way for creators and publishers to promote their content on the search engine with “Search profiles.” The new feature comes amid consternation from website operators and creators that Google’s AI summaries have eroded the volume of referral traffic ...
Why it matters: Google Launches ‘Search Profiles’ for Creators and Companies,... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Patricia Heaton is executive producing and starring in “Public Interest,” a legal drama pilot from producer-director David Barrett and MPI Original Films. Alongside Heaton, best known for playing Debra Barone in “Everybody Loves Raymond,” the cast includes Richard Schiff (“The...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
IndieWire Honors: The three-time Oscar nominee, who will receive the IndieWire Honors Vanguard Award, could wind up in the Emmy Best Actress Race for both Drama and Comedy.
The big picture: How Michelle Pfeiffer Hit Two Very Different Series... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Role Model breaks down his new single, "High Hopes 3000," and his upcoming album, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass — plus, he reveals that he will no longer bring a "Sally" onstage every night
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
This article contains full spoilers for Widow’s Bay episode eight “Your Baggage.” Midway through the eighth episode of the Apple TV series Widow’s Bay, “Your Baggage,” the masked killer (Airon Armstrong) who has been chasing local sad lady Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) seems to have...
Den of Geek reports: Widow’s Bay Just Put Every Final Girl to... — this signals changes in media consumption.
Most of Belkin's Switch 2 accessories are designed to either protect or power up Nintendo's latest handheld, like its Charging Case Pro that actually does both at the same time. Its new multitasking Charging Grip can also add three or four more hours of playtime through an inc...
Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.
The convenience of contactless payments can already feel magical, but Cash App is really leaning into that with its latest accessory. The mobile payment service is launching the Cash App Wand: an NFC-enabled, iridescent, star-topped wand that allows users to make on-the-go pay...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
I can't remember the last time Microsoft kicked off a Build keynote with Windows front and center, but that's exactly what CEO Satya Nadella did this week. Nadella didn't address the issues Microsoft is trying to fix in Windows 11 but chose to woo the audience with Microsoft's...
The big picture: Windows is back on the Microsoft menu — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Marvel took a huge risk on a show that has more in common with a premium cable dramedy that swaps capes for character. It paid off.
The big picture: No Superheroes? No Problem. Inside the Making of... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
"Her influence is woven into the fabric of the culture," said BET's Connie Orlando.
Billboard reports: Ms. Lauryn Hill to Receive Living Legend Icon... — this is making waves across platforms.
Marshall's latest headphones are like its Major and Monitor models had a baby.
Engadget reports: Marshall Milton ANC review: Making the rare case... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Not only are we less than three weeks away from the release of Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set, we're also exactly a month out from U.S. Independence Day, making GameSpot's exclusive MTG card reveal all the more appropriate. If you'd like to get your hands on th...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
If you're in the mood to spice up your desk or shelf, action figures are a great way to scratch that itch. Hasbro is still one of the top toy manufacturers out there, and it has several new figures launching later this year that Star Wars, Transformers, and GI Joe fans will wa...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
You can tap the star-shaped, NFC-enabled wand at terminals to make contactless payments. It's the first of several tap-to-pay hardware doodads coming from Cash App.
The big picture: Wave Cash App’s Magic Wand to Pay for... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Qualcomm has Snapdragon C to compete in the exciting low-cost laptop market, but it's also looking to build an entire agentic AI ecosystem on Qualcomm silicon.
The big picture: Qualcomm Roundtable Interview transcript — SVP of Compute... — reshapes the tech landscape.
If we read between the lines, the Googlebook is doomed to fail, right? I’ll be the first to admit that I had that sinking feeling right away, but I’ve thought about it, and I think, no, I’m not the target for this upcoming product lineup, and that’s okay. more…
9to5Google reports: The Googlebook might not be for you, and... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Google today announced “Search profiles” as a new way for website owners and creators to “shape their presence on Search.” more…
Why it matters: Google Search adding profile pages for websites and... is one to watch for the industry.
A chemical engineer noticed that the spectra of the hazy atmosphere of mini-Neptune planets looked like the soot produced by combustion engines.
Why it matters: Most exoplanets might be 'soot factories,' scientists say:... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
“We want to spread like a virus and destroy anyone who thinks they are above The Mary Wallopers” The post The Mary Wallopers announce new album ‘Paddywhackery’ with defiant ‘Crowns of England’ and 2026 UK and Ireland tour appeared first on NME.
NME reports: The Mary Wallopers announce new album ‘Paddywhackery’ with... — this is making waves across platforms.
Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as crews battle the fire in Port Talbot.
The big picture: 'Apocalyptic' Tata Steel fire sees 'substantial' damage to... — signals changing business strategies.
Get $500 off this MSI Vector A16 laptop.
Tom's Hardware reports: This RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop is just... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The single arrives alongside another new song "One Fine Day." Bear McCreary Unveils Single “Cool Kids” Featuring Slash, Duff McKagan, and Chad Smith: Stream Langdon Hickman
The big picture: Bear McCreary Unveils Single “Cool Kids” Featuring Slash,... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
According to a new leak, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be bringing back Snapdragon chips amid higher costs on the Exynos 2600. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this is one to watch for the industry.
Director John Carney speaks with Billboard about his new comedy, which centers on a battle over song credits that the music industry knows all too well.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
“They've been the best company I've ever worked with in 45 years,” EchoStar president and cofounder Charlie Ergen said of SpaceX.
Why it matters: A dying satellite company sold spectrum to Elon... reflects a broader economic trend.
The show includes an original soundtrack sung by Sam Reid and composed by Daniel Hart.
The big picture: ‘The Vampire Lestat’ on Sling TV: Here’s How... — taps into a cultural moment.
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World) is the latest documentary directed by The Roots drummer, an Oscar-winning filmmaker.
Why it matters: Questlove’s Ebullient, Incisive Earth, Wind & Fire Doc... shows where the music business is headed.
The European Union's new directives for easily user-replaceable batteries will force Nintendo to update its Switch 2 console with a revised model. The law goes into effect from February 18, 2027, which means an updated Switch 2 that complies with these new regulations needs to...
The big picture: Nintendo Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries coming to... — could change how developers build software.
The company announced a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose the battery packs as Waymo pulls them off the road.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Alongside the now live early Amazon Prime Day deals, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some Google Nest gear at new all-time lows including the latest Nest Cam Indoor at $70 Amazon all-time low, or open-box units from $52 (47% off). You can also land the latest Goog...
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Save $9 per month on Starz with this Prime Video add-on streaming deal. Today only, get the Starz add-on for just $2.99 per month.
Mashable reports: Streaming deal alert: Score Starz as a Prime... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Color E Ink tablets aren’t usually affordable. I’m not going to say that Woot’s price on a refurbished “good as new” Remarkable Paper Pro is cheap, but it’s pretty fantastic compared to buying one new. Normally $629 just for the tablet, you can get a bundle that includes the b...
The Verge reports: Remarkable’s refurbished Paper Pro bundle is hundreds off — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The airline company said it was not cutting any routes permanently, and was instead viewing this as a temporary measure to combat rising fuel costs.
Why it matters: American Airlines is suspending some summer routes thanks... signals changing business strategies.
From Software has confirmed the release date and other details for Elden Ring's upcoming Switch 2 launch. Fans have been waiting for a while, as From Software originally slated Elden Ring for release on Switch 2 in 2025, but it was delayed for "performance adjustments." Eld...
Why it matters: Elden Ring For Switch 2 Finally Gets Release... may set a new standard for the genre.
The xx, Skrillex, Addison Rae, Geese, Father John Misty, Alex G, and more will have their sets streamed on Amazon Music this year. Primavera Sound Announces 2026 Livestream Lineup with The Cure, Doja Cat, and Gorillaz Paolo Ragusa
Consequence of Sound reports: Primavera Sound Announces 2026 Livestream Lineup with The... — this could define this era of music.
Subaru's badge-engineered SUV remains on sale alongside the new Trailseeker.
Why it matters: It doesn't feel very agricultural: The 2026 Subaru... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The drama from showrunner Megan Gallagher is based on a novel by Katherine Faulkner.
Why it matters: ‘All Her Fault’ Team Reunites for Peacock Mystery... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Tying in with the launch of eFootball Kick-Off, we have a new launch trailer from Konami. The latest iteration in the series, formerly known as Pro Evolution Soccer (PES), makes its debut today. A bunch of details can be found in the following overview: Featuring various nati...
Why it matters: eFootball Kick-Off launch trailer – Konami debuts sports... signals what players want next.
Officials are more concerned about highly contagious diseases like measles and respiratory viruses, which can spread quickly through large, fast-moving crowds.
The big picture: As the largest World Cup ever kicks off,... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Film features a complete performance of Simon's Seven Psalms, and a second set of hits and deep cuts, including "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" and "The Sound of Silence"
Rolling Stone reports: Paul Simon Documents Return to the Road in... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Today, many of our social interactions are routed through technology: text messages, video calls, voice messages, emails and instant messaging apps. In romantic relationships, couples often use these methods to deal with conflicts.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory are helping show what it means to design a material almost atom-by-atom. In two publications, scientists show they can carefully choose the types of atoms in a material, where those atoms sit and w...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Bungie recently announced that it is ending ongoing content releases for Destiny 2 on June 9, with the Sony-owned studio shifting to new projects. The end-of-service announcement was upsetting to many, including Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford. She said on the Only...
Why it matters: Destiny 2 Ending New Content Is “Unthinkable,” Warframe... could shake up the gaming landscape.
One of the big reveals from the PlayStation State of Play this week was a new God of War game called God of War: Laufey. The PS5 game mixes things up by focusing on Laufey instead of Kratos, but some things are staying the same. It has been confirmed that Bear McCreary, wh...
The big picture: God Of War Laufey Brings Back One Of... — may set a new standard for the genre.
Bessent vowed, "the senior citizen does not not pay more taxes and the senior citizen does not get less benefits." Meanwhile the trust fund is going broke.
Why it matters: 10,000 Boomers a day, $39 trillion in debt,... signals changing business strategies.
The Fitbit Air doesn’t replace your analog or digital watch, and that’s one of the biggest reasons it works. Naturally, some users are already strapping their automatic watches to Google’s fitness tracker. more…
9to5Google reports: Fitbit Air owners are placing automatic watches on... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Thanks to the pandemic, Gen Z workers missed out on the “in-office rituals”—and now they’re so isolated it’s hurting their careers.
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
"This was always Dante’s Divine Comedy with guns and a red coat. Season 1 was Inferno. Season 2 was Purgatorio. Season 3 will be Paradiso," showrunner Adi Shankar says.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Netflix Renews ‘Devil May Cry’ for Final Season — this could reshape the box office conversation.
New findings suggest that the first wave of Googlebook machines could include somewhere around eight new laptops with a variety of chipsets from Intel, MediaTek, and Snapdragon all on display. more…
9to5Google reports: The first Googlebook wave might include 8 devices... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Joining AirPods Pro 3 at one of the lowest prices to date and AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 hitting the best price ever. Best Buy has indeed launched a major 4-day Apple sale event, but these AirPods and Mac...
9to5Mac reports: Deals: AirPods Max 2 hit Amazon all-time low,... — this could change how developers build software.
A new report from Omdia provides updates on release timing, the OLED display, and more for the upcoming MacBook Pro overhaul, which rumors say will be called MacBook Ultra. more…
Why it matters: New MacBook Ultra report covers release timing, display,... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Collagen is one of a few supplements that biohackers and celebrities can’t seem to get enough of. But they might be on to something
The big picture: The Best Collagen Supplements of 2026 — shows where the music business is headed.
He mapped the herpes simplex virus genome, revealing how it invades cells. His work also helped lay the groundwork for potential vaccines and gene therapies.
Why it matters: Bernard Roizman, Virologist Who Demystified Herpes, Dies at... advances our understanding of the world.
"I want her to be on the mountaintop somewhere, but I also know the show and I don't know whether that's possible," says the actress, who also reflects on working on the HBO drama's most popular season yet.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Rozay is entering a new chapter, literally and metaphorically, with Renaissance of a Boss. Here’s why he thinks it's his ‘best work yet’
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Shove one in your luggage for me, would you?
PC Gamer reports: Corsair's slightly-outrageous Warthog PC case is the thing... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
A new supply-chain attack has infected 36 packages on the Node Package Manager (npm) index with infostealer malware called IronWorm. [...]
Why it matters: New IronWorm malware hits 36 packages in npm... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
A giant fan-shaped network of hidden basins has been discovered beneath East Antarctica, revealing that several well-known subglacial features are actually part of one massive geological structure. The finding sheds new light on Antarctica’s ancient tectonic history and could ...
ScienceDaily reports: Scientists discover vast hidden structure beneath Antarctica’s ice — this opens new research frontiers.
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