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Siri AI first look: How Apple's rebuilt AI-powered assistant behaves across iPhone, iPad and Mac

Here's your first look at Siri AI, and how it works across Apple's devices.

The big picture: Siri AI first look: How Apple's rebuilt AI-powered... — is one to watch for the industry.

The best early Prime Day TV deals actually worth your time: Samsung, Sony, and more

Amazon's Prime Day sale is just two weeks away, but you can already save thousands on TVs from top brands we've tested.

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

Universal Music Group Prices 1 Billion Euros in Bonds

Universal Music Group has priced 1 billion euros in bonds to be issued on the Amsterdam Euronext stock exchange.

Billboard reports: Universal Music Group Prices 1 Billion Euros in... — this could define this era of music.

Teyana Taylor Named Icon of the Year for the 2026 BET Awards

Golden Globe winner and Grammy nominee Teyana Taylor will be saluted as Icon of the Year at the 2026 BET Awards. Taylor will receive the special prize during the BET Awards telecast on Sunday, June 28. The show, broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, will be h...

Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

Surely FromSoftware has something brewing besides that Switch 2 exclusive, right?

A crumb of FromSoft, I'm begging you.

Bottom line from PC Gamer: this signals what players want next.

Rivian starts deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV

Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has called it "maybe the most important thing we've launched to date."

The big picture: Rivian starts deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV — is one to watch for the industry.

How Will the Artemis III Astronauts Train?

The Artemis III astronauts who were announced today will have had less mission training time than their Artemis II counterparts.

Bottom line from NY Times Science: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

House Republicans push $70 billion immigration funding package toward passage

The U.S. House on Tuesday is scheduled to vote on a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package after months of debate.

Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.

Farage says Reform has contacted X 'at highest level' over fake AI ads

The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.

BBC Tech reports: Farage says Reform has contacted X 'at highest... — this could change how developers build software.

Neko Case Announces Fall 2026 US Tour

Her New Pornographers bandmate Dan Bejar, aka Destroyer, will join on select dates. Neko Case Announces Fall 2026 US Tour Eddie Fu

The big picture: Neko Case Announces Fall 2026 US Tour — is making waves across platforms.

LISTEN: ‘GTA 6,’ Xbox Exclusives, Paramount Revs Game Studio and More From Summer Game Fest

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Jennifer Maas reports on Summer Game Fest, the gaming industry’s annual product showcase. Xbox and Paramount made news with strategic shifts and an executive appointment. Overall, Maas observes the mood among insiders wa...

Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.

Pricing revealed for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Pokemon Pokopia DLC

We have new pricing details about three titles featured in today’s Nintendo Direct – specifically Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and the Pokemon Pokopia DLC. The toughest pill to swallow here will be Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. If you go for the...

Nintendo Everything reports: Pricing revealed for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Nintendo... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan

The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.

The big picture: Two reportedly killed as women take part in... — demands attention beyond borders.

From Bad Bunny to Peso Pluma: Here Are the Best 2026 FIFA World Cup Music Collaborations to Shop

We rounded up some of the best music and soccer collaborations for the international tournament.

The big picture: From Bad Bunny to Peso Pluma: Here Are... — could define this era of music.

51% of U.S. adults say the American Dream is out of reach for most people right now: CNBC survey

In an exclusive CNBC survey, 81% of respondents said the cost of living is their biggest financial hurdle to achieving the American Dream.

Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.

Best Amazon Prime Day keyboard, mouse and controller deals - get your hands on these discounted peripherals

I'm all over the best Prime Day deals on peripherals this year.

The big picture: Best Amazon Prime Day keyboard, mouse and controller... — may set a new standard for the genre.

Anthony Guidera, ‘The Godfather Part III’ and ‘Species’ Actor, Dies at 65

Anthony Guidera, known for his work in “The Godfather Part III” and “Species,” died Saturday in a Los Angeles-area hospital. He was 65. He had suffered a cardiac arrest in May and was on life support for three weeks, his wife confirmed to TMZ. “It is with heavy hearts that we ...

The big picture: Anthony Guidera, ‘The Godfather Part III’ and ‘Species’... — is generating industry buzz.

How gaps in education, work and welfare support can push neurodivergent people into homelessness

Homelessness in the UK is reaching critical levels, with more than 380,000 people estimated to be without a home in England alone as of late 2025.

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

Can AI help coastal cities prepare for rising seas and extreme events?

Our novel artificial intelligence model can predict extreme storm surges with high accuracy, including under future climate conditions. Because the AI model runs much faster, it can help researchers and practitioners better assess coastal flood risk for adaptation planning.

Why it matters: Can AI help coastal cities prepare for rising... advances our understanding of the world.

'The thing that gives me hope is there is an enormous amount of capacity being built' - AMD's head of Ryzen and Radeon is pinning hopes of an end to the memory crisis on a supply ramp into 2028

And some companies even reckon prices will get worse before they get better.

PC Gamer reports: 'The thing that gives me hope is there... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

Digital Surveillance, Threat Assessments, Lethal Force: How Security Teams Keep Artists Safe in the Age of Social Media

As our bonds with musicians strengthen through social platforms, so too do threats against them increase. Meet the people who protect your favorite artists.

Billboard reports: Digital Surveillance, Threat Assessments, Lethal Force: How Security... — this is making waves across platforms.

NASA Will Announce New Artemis III Astronauts and an Update on Its Moon Program

The agency will announce the crew of Artemis III on Tuesday. But will the mission be ready to fly in 2027?

The big picture: NASA Will Announce New Artemis III Astronauts and... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

Microsoft Restores Some GitHub Repos, Keeps Others Offline as Miasma Probe Continues

Microsoft on Monday confirmed that it temporarily removed some GitHub repositories in response to a recent security incident that led to 73 of its open-source projects being compromised to inject an information stealer into the code. "Our priority is to protect customers and ...

Bottom line from The Hacker News: this underscores the cost of weak defenses.

US workers are the world's biggest AI skeptics - and it's not just about job loss

More than half of US desk workers consider themselves AI skeptics, while emerging economies trust AI more, according to recent studies.

ZDNet reports: US workers are the world's biggest AI skeptics... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant Lesley Groff interviewed by House panel

Groff worked for Epstein for nearly 20 years, and her name appears more than 150,000 times in the Epstein files released by the Department of Justice.

CNBC reports: Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant Lesley Groff interviewed by... — this reflects a broader economic trend.

The next Nintendo sports game for Switch 2 features thumb wrestling

Nintendo's next sports game bundle will include... thumb wrestling?

Engadget reports: The next Nintendo sports game for Switch 2... — this could change how developers build software.

iOS 27 adds long-desired iPhone volume control feature

iOS 27 finally lets iPhone users set independent volume for ringtones, alarms, and alerts. Here's how to find the new setting.

Why it matters: iOS 27 adds long-desired iPhone volume control feature reshapes the tech landscape.

Michael Mann’s ‘Manhunter’ Set to Return to Theaters on Its 40th Anniversary, Now with a New ‘Final Cut’

The suspense classic has been remastered in a "final cut" supervised by Mann, complete with a new color grade and sound mix.

Bottom line from IndieWire: this is generating industry buzz.

‘The Paper’ Star Domhnall Gleeson on Becoming a Folk Hero for Journalists — and the ‘Sad Aspect to It’

“The Paper” star Domhnall Gleeson hears a lot from journalists these days — and the frequent refrain from reporters is that they appreciate being seen as their profession struggles to maintain its foothold. “It’s been a common theme that people who have seen the show and are i...

The big picture: ‘The Paper’ Star Domhnall Gleeson on Becoming a... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

Elizabeth Perkins Upped To Series Regular On Season 2 Of Netflix’s ‘Big Mistakes’

EXCLUSIVE: Following the shocking revelation involving Elizabeth Perkins’ character in the Season 1 finale of Big Mistakes, the Weeds alumna has been promoted to a series regular for the upcoming second season of Netflix’s crime comedy. Created by Dan Levy and Rachel Senott, B...

Deadline reports: Elizabeth Perkins Upped To Series Regular On Season... — this is generating industry buzz.

Alfre Woodard, Toni Collette, Chloe Coleman & Sagar Radia Join Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s AI Thriller For Netflix & T-Street

EXCLUSIVE: Joseph Gordon-Levitt has added four more to the cast of his new Netflix AI thriller: Alfre Woodard (The Boroughs), Toni Collette (Hereditary), Chloe Coleman (Big Little Lies) and Sagar Radia (Industry). Character details are under wraps, as is the film’s plot. The a...

The big picture: Alfre Woodard, Toni Collette, Chloe Coleman & Sagar... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

Big Walk is an oddball blend of Peak and Escape Academy, and it's out August 4

Big Walk, from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, will be available August 4.

Why it matters: Big Walk is an oddball blend of Peak... could change how developers build software.

‘Half Man’ Star Richard Gadd Breaks Down Hospital Confrontation Scene: ‘The Anger Empties Out of the Room’

Perhaps the most emotionally and physically demanding sequence of “Half Man” — and given the high drama of the HBO limited series, that’s saying a lot — took less than a day to shoot. “We finished 15 minutes early,” series creator, director and star Richard Gadd tells Variety ...

Variety reports: ‘Half Man’ Star Richard Gadd Breaks Down Hospital... — this is generating industry buzz.

Tortoise to Tour U.S. and Canada

The Chicago post-rockers will stop in Los Angeles, Montréal, Boston, and more over the coming months

Why it matters: Tortoise to Tour U.S. and Canada reflects the changing sound of the industry.

Its official: OpenAI files IPO

We knew it was coming, but OpenAI has made its intent to go public official, setting the stage for a blockbuster IPO season.

Why it matters: Its official: OpenAI files IPO signals a shift in how we use technology.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is whisking us back to Wuhu Island later this year, for boxing, bowling, skateboarding and more

Wuhu Island is calling once more: Nintendo has revealed it'll be taking us back to its well-travelled retreat for a spot of Joy-Con-powered action when Nintendo Switch Sports Resort comes to Switch 2 on 22nd October. Read more

Why it matters: Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is whisking us back... could shake up the gaming landscape.

Nekrogoblikon Announce 2026 North American Tour Celebrating Their 20th Anniversary

The anniversary tour sees support from fellow death metallers Aborted, Signs of the Swarm, and Party Cannon. Nekrogoblikon Announce 2026 North American Tour Celebrating Their 20th Anniversary Langdon Hickman

The big picture: Nekrogoblikon Announce 2026 North American Tour Celebrating Their... — is making waves across platforms.

NASA announces the crew of its critical Artemis III mission

NASA has announced the crew of its critical Artemis III.

Why it matters: NASA announces the crew of its critical Artemis... is one to watch for the industry.

Grimes says AI can make music, but humans must still tell the story

The singer-songwriter debated the future for music artists in the age of AI.

Why it matters: Grimes says AI can make music, but humans... may shift market dynamics.

Apple’s foldable iPhone could be just around the corner

The iOS 27 developer beta includes code that references the fold state and screen angle of a device.

The big picture: Apple’s foldable iPhone could be just around the... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is getting a frosty Dark Arisen expansion, plus two big updates that fix some of the things you moaned about back in 2024

Dragon's Dogma 2 is getting a Dark Arisen DLC expansion that introduces a chilly new mountainous area, in which there are flaming castles, some awful emaciated dragons, and ice giants who can freeze you solid by yawning. It'll arrive on October 9th after two free "major" updat...

Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this could shake up the gaming landscape.

Mario Is Missing! Why Does Mario’s 40th Birthday Feel So [Fart Sound]

Mario is turning 40 years old this year, and it certainly looks like his parents forgot his birthday. After an anemic showing earlier this year, I was holding out hope that Nintendo would do something special to mark the occasion, and the most likely location certainly see...

GameSpot reports: Mario Is Missing! Why Does Mario’s 40th Birthday... — this signals what players want next.

Oldest Maya Long Count calendar date may reveal how royalty turned time into power

Archaeologists working at the ancient Maya site of El Palmar in Campeche, Mexico, have discovered what may be the earliest known Long Count calendar date in the Maya lowlands. It is carved into a stone monument and is interpreted as Aug. 31, AD 180, in our modern calendar. The...

Why it matters: Oldest Maya Long Count calendar date may reveal... opens new research frontiers.

3D-printed nozzle array could streamline production of drug-delivery microparticles

MIT researchers have demonstrated a low-cost design for specialized electronic nozzles, called triaxial electrospray emitters, that could be used to manufacture time-release drug-delivery particles or self-healing materials efficiently and at scale.

The big picture: 3D-printed nozzle array could streamline production of drug-delivery... — opens new research frontiers.

As Japan's popularity booms, a new survey shows strong anti‑foreigner sentiment

Japan is experiencing historically high numbers of foreigners. Its population is shrinking, and its workforce is aging, driving foreign labor to historic levels.

Phys.org reports: As Japan's popularity booms, a new survey shows... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

Google Fi gets 5 travel upgrades, including upgraded Pixel network switching

Ahead of the summer travel season, Google Fi Wireless is boosting its international capabilities across five areas. more…

The big picture: Google Fi gets 5 travel upgrades, including upgraded... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

These 9 early Prime Day outdoor deals will get you prepped for summer

Amazon Prime Day has outdoor deals of up to 50% off from brands like Anker Solix, Solo Stove, Govee, and robot lawn mowers.

The big picture: These 9 early Prime Day outdoor deals will... — is one to watch for the industry.

If You’ve Been Sitting On Xenoblade Chronicles, You Have No Excuse With These New Switch 2 Editions

Xenoblade Chronicles has been one of Nintendo's most significant JRPG series in recent years, but also at a scope pushing the original Switch hardware beyond its limits. So if you've been waiting for a better opportunity to experience these games, Nintendo has announced during...

Why it matters: If You’ve Been Sitting On Xenoblade Chronicles, You... is generating hype in the community.

Jim Cramer debates trimming 2 stocks — one struggling name, the other a winner

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

The big picture: Jim Cramer debates trimming 2 stocks — one... — could affect investors and consumers alike.

XBOW tests Anthropic's Mythos Preview for offensive security

Anthropic's Mythos Preview was highly effective at finding vulnerability candidates, especially when analyzing source code. XBOW explores how the model performed across exploit discovery, reverse engineering, and live-site validation. [...]

Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this should prompt a review of your own security.

‘Disclosure Day’ review: Spielberg remains the master of sci-fi blockbusters

His latest features alien languages, shady government organisations and quite a bit of mind-reading The post ‘Disclosure Day’ review: Spielberg remains the master of sci-fi blockbusters appeared first on NME.

Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.

EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots

Meta has accused the EU of "regulatory overreach" and says its decision will allow tech giants like OpenAI free access to WhatsApp.

Bottom line from BBC Tech: this reshapes the tech landscape.

2026 is shaping up to be one of the worst years ever for new graphics cards as Nvidia's RTX 50 Super Series refresh rumoured to be pushed out to 2027

The slim GPU pickings look set to continue.

PC Gamer reports: 2026 is shaping up to be one of... — this is generating hype in the community.

Nick Reiner Petitions to Access $1.5 Million Trust to Re-Hire More Expensive Lawyer

Reiner had previously retained prominent attorney Alan Jackson, who represented Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein. Nick Reiner Petitions to Access $1.5 Million Trust to Re-Hire More Expensive Lawyer Wren Graves

The big picture: Nick Reiner Petitions to Access $1.5 Million Trust... — is making waves across platforms.

Snap up buys on a budget with the best early Prime Day deals under $100

As of June 9, these are the best early Prime Day deals under $100.

Why it matters: Snap up buys on a budget with the... reshapes the tech landscape.

Kingdom Hearts 4 shows first signs of life after 4 years of radio silence

We are so back, keyblade warriors.

Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.

Apple is embracing the fantasy of AI photo editing

Apple used to question whether generative AI-powered editing features were worth the risk of distorting our perceptions of the world. Now it seems Apple no longer believes that photos should accurately capture reality. At WWDC 2026, the company announced a host of new AI-power...

Bottom line from The Verge: this reshapes the tech landscape.

Opening offices in 120 countries is ‘not a badge of honor’—pick 30 instead says iconic former tech CEO

Meg Whitman, former head of eBay and HP, and Tubi CEO Anjali Sud offered advice for how to scale a company.

Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.

Chad Gray to Perform Mudvayne and Hellyeah Songs on 2026 US Tour

Support will come from Butcher Babies and Devil's Cut. Chad Gray to Perform Mudvayne and Hellyeah Songs on 2026 US Tour Spencer Kaufman

Consequence of Sound reports: Chad Gray to Perform Mudvayne and Hellyeah Songs... — this shows where the music business is headed.

‘Whalefall’ Trailer: Austin Abrams Has An Hour Of Oxygen To Get Out Of A Sperm Whale’s Stomach

20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for Whalefall, the adaptation of Daniel Kraus’ novel coming to theaters in October. The film — which stars Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz and more — is described as The Martian meets 127 Hours, centeri...

Why it matters: ‘Whalefall’ Trailer: Austin Abrams Has An Hour Of... reflects evolving audience tastes.

Israeli Director Nadav Lapid Pulls Out Of Marseille Film Festival Jury Over Planned Boycott

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid has dropped out of jury duty at this year’s Marseille Film Festival after several filmmakers set to screen films at the fest withdrew their films to protest Lapid’s presence as part of a cultural boycott of Israel. The festival criticized the plan...

Why it matters: Israeli Director Nadav Lapid Pulls Out Of Marseille... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

Paramount Accuses Netflix Of “Scorched Earth Campaign” To Derail WBD Deal, Streamer Calls That “Absurd”

Paramount has slammed rival Netflix in a letter to the Department of Justice for campaiging against the Warner Bros. Discovery merger amid regulatory review of the deal the David Ellison company. “As Paramount pushes forward with its ‘content-first’ growth strategy, firms like...

The big picture: Paramount Accuses Netflix Of “Scorched Earth Campaign” To... — is generating industry buzz.

Atelier Yumia just got a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Atelier Yumia has returned as anew Nintendo Switch 2 Edition just released. This follows the previous Nintendo Switch launch. With this version, there’s enhanced graphics and an improved frame rate, plus support for GameShare, allowing you to play together with a nearby player...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.

The $166 billion tariff refund question: Who actually gets paid back?

That depends on who qualifies.

Why it matters: The $166 billion tariff refund question: Who actually... hints at where the money is moving.

SpaceX wants to put data centers in orbit, and Musk says it's no big deal

SpaceX wants to launch data centers into space, and Elon Musk is pitching it as a near-trivial engineering problem ahead of the company's IPO. A first AI satellite would match the output of a single Nvidia GB300 rack. But Google's own research suggests real AI training would r...

The Decoder reports: SpaceX wants to put data centers in orbit,... — this could accelerate the AI arms race.

It’s not FAANG anymore. It’s MANGOS.

With SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI all eyeing massive public debuts, the tech industry may soon have a new class of corporate overlords — and a new acronym to match. Say goodbye to FAANG and hello to MANGOS.

TechCrunch reports: It’s not FAANG anymore. It’s MANGOS. — this is one to watch for the industry.

Square Enix whip out the defibrillator to bring back Kingdom Hearts 4 from the brink with a new trailer and promise of a PC release

That company that makes the games about the plumber man, elf boy, and half-donkey half-gorilla held one of its "Directs" today, and lo and behold was the surprise showcase of a game that's been MIA for a surprisingly long time: Kingdom Hearts 4. The sequel was originally annou...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Square Enix whip out the defibrillator to bring... — this is generating hype in the community.

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Teaser Has The Internet Joking That Nintendo Is Entering Its ‘Hire This Man’ Era

A lot of people online aren't sold on this new, more realistic-looking Link or that furry Star Fox remake

Bottom line from Kotaku: this is generating hype in the community.

James Blood Ullmer, Pioneering Funk and Jazz Guitarist, Dies art 86

“His music was fearless, and so was his spirit,” his family said in a statement

Pitchfork reports: James Blood Ullmer, Pioneering Funk and Jazz Guitarist,... — this taps into a cultural moment.

The Artemis II mission transfixed the nation.

NY Times Science reports: The Artemis II mission transfixed the nation. — this opens new research frontiers.

Teyana Taylor to Receive Icon of the Year Award at 2026 BET Awards

The broadcast hosted by Druski will air live on June 28 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Billboard reports: Teyana Taylor to Receive Icon of the Year... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

Peaches Announces Fall 2026 North American Tour

The electropunk artist will bring her new album, No Lube So Rude, to North America throughout September 2026 Peaches Announces Fall 2026 North American Tour Paolo Ragusa

Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.

Xenoblade Genesis, the next mainline entry in the action RPG franchise, launches in 2027

Nintendo dropped a lot of news for Xenoblade fans this morning.

Engadget reports: Xenoblade Genesis, the next mainline entry in the... — this is one to watch for the industry.

The Athlete & The Artist: Guram Kashia & Gigi Dedalamazishvili

The historic team leader and the Mgzavrebi frontman sit down to discuss John Lennon tattoos, pre-game Oasis playlists and the punk-rock energy uniting a nation.

Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.

Amazon Prime members can buy a car online now - and get a $1,500 gift card

Amazon is now partnering with local dealerships to help you buy, sell, or lease your car - and Prime members can get a big gift card when they do.

ZDNet reports: Amazon Prime members can buy a car online... — this is one to watch for the industry.

Global Broadcasters Take ‘Best Medicine’ As Raft Of Deals Land For Fox Series

EXCLUSIVE: A slew of international deals for Best Medicine have closed. Sky has scored UK rights for its channels and NOW streaming service, marking a kind of homecoming for the show, which is based on the hit British drama Doc Martin. We also have news of a raft of other deal...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Steven Spielberg’s Invigorating Chase Thriller Taps Into the Mania for Alien Conspiracy Theory, but It Never Becomes a Close Encounter With Wonder

Scene for scene, the movie is a vigorous and diverting ride. Yet coming after the mountains of real UAP footage we’ve seen, "Disclosure Day" never gives you the contact high of awe that "Close Encounters" did. It’s closer to "Alien Autopsy" with better lighting, or perhaps a S...

Variety reports: ‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Steven Spielberg’s Invigorating Chase Thriller... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

Disclosure Day Review: Steven Spielberg Blends Big Questions with Some of His Best Action Ever

The maestro's sci-fi thriller finds Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor facing the truth of alien life on Earth. Disclosure Day Review: Steven Spielberg Blends Big Questions with Some of His Best Action Ever Liz Shannon Miller

Consequence of Sound reports: Disclosure Day Review: Steven Spielberg Blends Big Questions... — this is making waves across platforms.

Lesley Manville Boards Brett Goldstein’s Prime Video Comedy ‘Escorted’

The newly crowned Tony winner will play the mother of Goldstein's character.

Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

Why are sloths slow? It's in their DNA

Sloths are the slowest mammals on the planet, but living in dense jungles has made them notoriously difficult to study. For the first time, scientists have now sequenced and analyzed the two-toed sloth genome and revealed the genetics behind its extremely slow metabolism.

Phys.org reports: Why are sloths slow? It's in their DNA — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

Where did language come from? Nobody really knows, but the theories are fascinating

Humans are the only species known to use fully symbolic language: a system capable of expressing abstract ideas, imaginary worlds and endless combinations of meaning. But how did we get there?

The big picture: Where did language come from? Nobody really knows,... — advances our understanding of the world.

‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colin Firth Lead Steven Spielberg’s Spellbinding Return to What He Does Best

Also featuring Colman Domingo, Eve Hewson and Wyatt Russell, the David Koepp-scripted sci-fi thriller asks, “What if we discover we’re not alone in the universe as our own world teeters toward destruction?”

Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

‘Liberation’ Film From Tony Winner Bess Wohl Among Projects Selected for Sundance Directors and Screenwriters Labs

Roberto Fatal, Taylor Sanghyun Lee, Smriti Mundhra, Nikesh Shukla, Himesh Patel, Bec Pecaut, Joanna Rothkopf, Philip Thompson, George Watsky, Said Zagha and Renee Zhan are also fellows for 2026.

Why it matters: ‘Liberation’ Film From Tony Winner Bess Wohl Among... signals where Hollywood is headed.

Prime Video’s ‘Every Year After’ Is a Dreamy Summer Romance: TV Review

There can be magic to summertime, especially during the teen years. Based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel “Every Summer After” and adapted by Amy B. Harris, Prime Video’s romantic drama “Every Year After” captures the whimsy, nostalgia and heartbreak of first loves and t...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

‘Whalefall’ Director on Taking Moviegoers Inside a Sperm Whale (in 4DX) and Stopping Star Austin Abrams From Doing Certain Stunts: ‘You Will Die!’

“Whalefall” director Brian Duffield is well aware that, in most cases, the main character getting swallowed by an animal would be a bit of a buzzkill. “It would typically feel like the end of a movie,” Duffield tells Variety, cracking a wide grin. “Like, ‘RIP Austin!'” But the...

Why it matters: ‘Whalefall’ Director on Taking Moviegoers Inside a Sperm... is generating industry buzz.

Lesley Manville Joins Brett Goldstein in Amazon Comedy Series ‘Escorted’

Lesley Manville will star alongside Brett Goldstein in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video comedy series “Escorted,” Variety has learned. The show was originally announced in November 2025 with an eight-episode order. The logline states, “A divorced dad (Goldstein) in Manhattan ac...

Why it matters: Lesley Manville Joins Brett Goldstein in Amazon Comedy... reflects evolving audience tastes.

‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ & ‘The Patrick Star Show’ Renewed For More Seasons By Nickelodeon

EXCLUSIVE: Nickelodeon has picked up additional seasons of its longest-running series, SpongeBob SquarePants, and its spinoff The Patrick Star Show. SpongeBob SquarePants, starring Tom Kenny, has been renewed for Cycle 16 (Seasons 18 and 19 with 26 half-hour episodes in total)...

The big picture: ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ & ‘The Patrick Star Show’ Renewed... — is generating industry buzz.

Lesley Manville Cast In Prime Video Romcom Series ‘Escorted’

Tony winner Lesley Manville has joined the cast of Prime Video romcom series Escorted. Manville will play Terri, mother of Denny, played by Brett Goldstein. “A charisma bomb cabaret legend, Terri is a force of nature with the voice to match,” reads her character synopsis. Esco...

Deadline reports: Lesley Manville Cast In Prime Video Romcom Series... — this is generating industry buzz.

‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Steven Spielberg Fights Back Against Cynicism in a Giddy Alien Blockbuster About How No One Is Alone in the Universe

Spielberg returns to one of his favorite subjects with a fun and goofy popcorn movie that shows how far he's come in the last 50 years.

Why it matters: ‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Steven Spielberg Fights Back Against... is generating industry buzz.

Aliens Are Among Us. Just Ask Steven Spielberg

‘Disclosure Day’ finds the great director once again staging close encounters with interstellar visitors — and crafting a conspiracy thriller that doubles as a career retrospective

The big picture: Aliens Are Among Us. Just Ask Steven Spielberg — shows where the music business is headed.

Disclosure Day Review: Steven Spielberg’s Coda to a Lifetime of Alien Movies

I always felt bad for Larry, Josef Sommer’s character in Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). In Steven Spielberg’s magnum opus about UFOs and the governments who cover them up, Larry is a true believer that, like Richard Dreyfuss’ Roy and Melinda Dillon’s Jillian, trave...

Why it matters: Disclosure Day Review: Steven Spielberg’s Coda to a... captures the public's attention.

Sprawl Zero Captures the Spirit of Early 2000s Halo Games

We got 30 minutes of hands-on time with Sprawl Zero which has fast paced action, fantastic fluid gunplay, thrumming music and a game that captures the spirit of Halo type games being made in the 2000s.

GameSpot reports: Sprawl Zero Captures the Spirit of Early 2000s... — this signals what players want next.

Nomad’s best Qi2 25W wireless charger just got a transparent version, and I can’t stop looking at it

The Stand One charger from Nomad got a massive visual upgrade that leaves the view of the Qi2 wireless charging coil unimpeded, giving off serious clear-tech retro vibes. more…

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

Nomad debuts limited edition Stand One in color-matching Stellar Orange

The Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro has been my favorite color variation in years. I love how the color just pops. I even recently wrote about my Cosmic Orange-themed everyday carry. The Cosmic Orange color-matching continues with Nomad’s limited-edition Stellar Orange Stand One c...

9to5Mac reports: Nomad debuts limited edition Stand One in color-matching... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

Disclosure Day review: I wish life were like a Steven Spielberg movie

Josh O'Connor and Emily Blunt race to save humanity in this alien thriller.

Mashable reports: Disclosure Day review: I wish life were like... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

KTC M27T6S review

An affordable 1440p mini-LED gaming monitor with truly eye-popping performance.

Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

Here’s everything new for Apple Maps in iOS 27

iOS 27 is packed with a variety of new features for iPhone, including in Apple Maps. Here’s everything new for Apple Maps in iOS 27. more…

The big picture: Here’s everything new for Apple Maps in iOS... — reshapes the tech landscape.

‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Steven Spielberg Wraps New Close Encounters Into A Masterful 70’s-Style Thriller That Demands Complex Answers To Otherworldly Mysteries

On its surface Steven Spielberg’s masterfully crafted new film, Disclosure Day might be classified most easily as a 70’s style thriller in the vein of Three Days Of The Condor with Robert Redford or The Parallax View with Warren Beatty, in which increasing creeping paranoia ov...

Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.

Gracie Abrams Was ‘Worried’ Her Music Would Suffer Due to Relationship With Paul Mescal

The pop star also opened up about their quiet life together in a new interview.

Why it matters: Gracie Abrams Was ‘Worried’ Her Music Would Suffer... reflects the changing sound of the industry.

Landmark German ruling declares Google's AI Overviews are Google's own words and makes it liable for false answers

A German regional court has ruled that Google is directly liable for the content of its AI search overviews. According to the court, previous limited liability protections for search engine operators don't apply to AI overviews. In this case, Google's AI had falsely linked two...

Why it matters: Landmark German ruling declares Google's AI Overviews are... pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

Samsung’s Now Bar gets lively goal and red card animations for 2026 FIFA World Cup

A Now Bar update for Samsung devices added support for animated scores during the 2026 World Cup matches. more…

9to5Google reports: Samsung’s Now Bar gets lively goal and red... — this could change how developers build software.

Abbey Road Boss Sally Davies on ‘Buoyant’ SXSW London Takeover & Shaping U.K. Industry’s ‘Pragmatic’ Response to AI

The famed London recording space brought their Studio Four brand to SXSW London last week.

Billboard reports: Abbey Road Boss Sally Davies on ‘Buoyant’ SXSW... — this shows where the music business is headed.

Taiwan weighs criminal ban on AI chip exports to all of China — stricter measures beyond blacklisted firms would make smuggling servers a crime

Taiwan is considering far stricter export controls that would restrict AI chip sales to every customer in China.

Tom's Hardware reports: Taiwan weighs criminal ban on AI chip exports... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

The ‘Backrooms’ soundtrack is getting a vinyl release

The A24 movie has scored the studio’s biggest weekend and become a hit with horror fans The post The ‘Backrooms’ soundtrack is getting a vinyl release appeared first on NME.

The big picture: The ‘Backrooms’ soundtrack is getting a vinyl release — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

Songs of the Summer Chart Week 2: Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Takes Over at No. 1

Langley dethrones Drake.

Why it matters: Songs of the Summer Chart Week 2: Ella... taps into a cultural moment.

New HD-2D Final Fantasy announced for consoles and PC

Final Fantasy Resonance is the first game in the series to employ the popular modern-retro art style.

Engadget reports: New HD-2D Final Fantasy announced for consoles and... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

‘I’m not focused on names at all’: Rumors of Trump Station replacing Penn Station in New York batted aside

A dramatic new vision for the transit hub calls for a return to the old grandeur of the station, with Roman-style columns and 50-foot ceilings.

The big picture: ‘I’m not focused on names at all’: Rumors... — could affect investors and consumers alike.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp says executives who brag about their AI cuts might as well ‘sign up for the Bernie Sanders manifesto’

Billionaire Palantir CEO Alex Karp has a message for Silicon Valley executives touting AI-driven job cuts: Don’t be surprised if workers turn against you.

Why it matters: Palantir CEO Alex Karp says executives who brag... may shift market dynamics.

Barack Obama Surprised the ‘Disclosure Day’ Set: “Imagine Your Scariest Day at Work and Then Obama Comes to Watch You”

The former president is close friends with Steven Spielberg and one day dropped by the set of the new sci-fi thriller.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Barack Obama Surprised the ‘Disclosure Day’ Set: “Imagine... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

Home sales surged in May to the highest level since December

Home sales rebounded in May as mortgage rates dropped back a bit in April, but prices are still rising.

The big picture: Home sales surged in May to the highest... — could affect investors and consumers alike.

Constance getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

ByteRockers Games, Parco Games, and Blue Backpack have announced a new Nintendo Switch 2 version of Constance. A release date wasn’t provided. Numerous upgrades will be available compared to Nintendo Switch 1. The game will feature an improved performance mode running up to 12...

The big picture: Constance getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition — could shake up the gaming landscape.

Charlie Sheen on Sobriety, His Netflix Doc and Other Things He Swears We Wouldn’t Ask “at a Dinner Party in Front of My Parents”

In a candid conversation with THR, Sheen and ‘aka Charlie Sheen’ director Andrew Renzi unpack the archival deep dive into fame, addiction, scandal and recovery.

Why it matters: Charlie Sheen on Sobriety, His Netflix Doc and... reflects evolving audience tastes.

US military claims first drone boat rescue of downed helicopter crew

US Navy’s Task Force 59 achieved the drone rescue at sea near Strait of Hormuz.

Ars Technica reports: US military claims first drone boat rescue of... — this could change how developers build software.

The First HD-2D Final Fantasy Is Port Of A Mobile Gacha Game But Square Enix Says It’s Been ‘Extensively Rebuilt As A Full-Fledged Console-Quality RPG Experience’

Final Fantasy Resonance looks great and I hope it plays as well as Octopath Traveler 0

Kotaku reports: The First HD-2D Final Fantasy Is Port Of... — this is generating hype in the community.

Jay-Z to Continue 30th Anniversary Celebration With Concerts in Paris and Los Angeles

The rapper will perform at Stade de France on Sept. 10 and at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 23

The big picture: Jay-Z to Continue 30th Anniversary Celebration With Concerts... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

Koorui 34E6UC review

A budget 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor that's big on immersion but ever so slightly sluggish.

Why it matters: Koorui 34E6UC review could shake up the gaming landscape.

Gemini 3.5 Live Translate rolling out to Google Meet & Translate with new ‘listening mode’

Google today announced Gemini 3.5 Live Translate as its latest model for live speech-to-speech translation. more…

Why it matters: Gemini 3.5 Live Translate rolling out to Google... is one to watch for the industry.

GitHub disables Microsoft repos pushing password-stealing malware

Microsoft removed 73 repositories across its Azure, microsoft, Azure-Samples, and MicrosoftDocs organizations on GitHub, disrupting continuous integration pipelines. [...]

Why it matters: GitHub disables Microsoft repos pushing password-stealing malware underscores the cost of weak defenses.

Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 $300 off, Google Nest Doorbell $73, Pixel 10 devices up to $615 off, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to score the most affordable Galaxy Tab S11 at close to $300 off. But we also have the regularly $180 Google Nest Doorbell starting down at $73 alongside ongoing deals on Google Pixel 10 series phones at up to $615 off. Sco...

The big picture: Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 $300 off, Google Nest... — could change how developers build software.

Alanis Morissette Announces 2026 LA Residency “Butterfly with a Machete”

The multimedia musical stage play spans the highs and lows of Morissette's career. Alanis Morissette Announces 2026 LA Residency “Butterfly with a Machete” Eddie Fu

Consequence of Sound reports: Alanis Morissette Announces 2026 LA Residency “Butterfly with... — this shows where the music business is headed.

How waves, ponds and green algae are accelerating sea ice melt in Antarctica

Picture sea ice in your mind. You probably imagine brilliant white, snow-covered floes floating on the surface of the ocean, home to penguins in the south of the globe or polar bears in the north.

The big picture: How waves, ponds and green algae are accelerating... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

New dating of Spain's Sala Keimada rock art sanctuary reveals thousands of years of continuous use

The Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) has participated in a study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports on Sala Keimada, one of the rock art sanctuaries in Cueva Palomera, the main cave of the Ojo Guareña Karst Complex (M...

Why it matters: New dating of Spain's Sala Keimada rock art... advances our understanding of the world.

Trump on getting loudly booed by hometown New York: ‘It was, I think, mostly cheers’

Talking to reporters before boarding Air Force One to return to Washington, he said, “it was loud, and it was very enthusiastic.”

Why it matters: Trump on getting loudly booed by hometown New... may shift market dynamics.

Before Darkness Falls is an Aliens: Dark Descent-style tactics game from former Frostpunk devs, and I did enjoy dying in its depths

The other day I posted a comment wondering whether anybody has ever made a colony simulator set in the Aliens universe, with players raising the Weyland-Yutani flag on planets that contain absolutely no parasitic lifeforms whatsoever [YOUR MISGIVINGS HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO CORP...

Why it matters: Before Darkness Falls is an Aliens: Dark Descent-style... could shake up the gaming landscape.

Russian Attackers Weaponize WinRAR Flaw Against Ukrainian Orgs

Two separate campaigns target CVE-2025-8088, fixed last July, to conduct data theft and cyberespionage against military and government targets in Ukraine.

Bottom line from Dark Reading: this underscores the cost of weak defenses.

BBC Names Deputy Director General

The BBC has announced Rhodri Talfan Davies as its deputy director general. The British national broadcaster said Talfan Davies, the director of nations, had been appointed after an internal recruitment process. He was widely tipped for the role after spending a number of weeks...

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

The Gulf states are betting big on AI: who’s investing where?

Gulf states are now frontrunners in the AI race but competition will only intensify.

Fortune reports: The Gulf states are betting big on AI:... — this reflects a broader economic trend.

Developer behind Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, and it’s surprising

The developer behind Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 has now been revealed, and it’s probably what most hadn’t been expected. This is not an internal Nintendo team or even another studio that was previously thrown around. Instead, it’s being handled by Velan. Who is Velan, you a...

Why it matters: Developer behind Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2... signals what players want next.

Everything We Saw At The June 2026 Nintendo Direct

The Switch 2 company rounds out the video game industry's summer showcase season

Kotaku reports: Everything We Saw At The June 2026 Nintendo... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

Earth Defense Force 5, Earth Defense Force 6 coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Announced today, a new version of Earth Defense Force 5 is in development. A worldwide release is set for October 8, 2026. On top of that, Earth Defense Force 6 is also on the way. This will launch during the winter. Thanks to D3, we have the following information: Earth Defen...

Why it matters: Earth Defense Force 5, Earth Defense Force 6... may set a new standard for the genre.

Elon Musk's first-gen orbital data center craft spans wider than a Boeing 747 and runs an interchangeable chip payload — AI1 satellite compute payload is 120 kW, peaks at 150 kW

Elon Musk laid out the first detailed design of SpaceX's AI1 satellite in a 30-minute video posted to the company's X account.

Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this could change how developers build software.

Motorola Razr Fold Review: Shockingly great, but is it too late?

Book-style foldables have been my daily phones for the past few years and, as we enter a new chapter, Motorola has delivered the Razr Fold as its long-awaited entry to the space. Put simply, it’s far better than I expected, but I also worry it may have arrived a bit too late. ...

The big picture: Motorola Razr Fold Review: Shockingly great, but is... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

We're getting our first HD-2D Final Fantasy game, and it's based on the now-shuttered mobile title Brave Exvius

Today, as part of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, Square Enix revealed that we'll be getting our first HD-2D Final Fantasy game later this year. Named Final Fantasy Resonance, the title arrives 22nd October on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Swtich 1/2. Read more

The big picture: We're getting our first HD-2D Final Fantasy game,... — signals what players want next.

‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Will End With Season 3 at Netflix

The streamer has renewed the YA series for a final run in 2027.

Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Will End... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

Deals: Apple Watch Series 11 $130 off, M5 MacBook Air, iPhone 17 Pro Max $250 off, more

Alongside all of the latest from WWDC and the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 discount, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple Watch Series 11 back to all-time lows – $100 off base models and $130 off GPS + Cell (all colors). We also have Apple’s most affordable 15-inch M5 M...

Why it matters: Deals: Apple Watch Series 11 $130 off, M5... could change how developers build software.