Disney's live-action reimagining of its 2016 animated feature faces a stormy path and comes less than two years after the massive launch for 'Moana 2.'
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Moana’ Struggling to Make Box Office Splash With... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
US media say Iran has told US officials an attack on ships crossing the strait early this week was "a mistake".
Bottom line from BBC World: this affects international relations.
How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Norway vs. England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.
Mashable reports: How to watch Norway vs. England online for... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The world's largest whale graveyard has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean by Chinese scientists, who found that the vast expanse of both new and ancient carcasses supports huge communities of deep-sea life.
Why it matters: World's largest whale graveyard discovered by Chinese sub could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Although “Moana” led the box office on Friday, the live-action remake didn’t make the domestic splash Disney was probably hoping for. “Moana” made just $18 million on Friday from 3,875 North American theaters. Rival estimates have it grossing $45 million through opening weeken...
The big picture: Box Office: ‘Moana’ Makes $18 Million on Opening... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Thousands of games are currently available on Nintendo Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there. Since our reader base is Engli...
Nintendo Everything reports: List of all Nintendo Switch demos — this is generating hype in the community.
Jay-Z put on a masterclass show, with appearances from Beyoncé, Blu Ivy and Nas, for day-one fans at the first of three nights at Yankee Stadium.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
Phia, co-founded by Phoebe Gates, was accused of cookie stuffing after its extension allegedly replaced affiliate links
The big picture: Phoebe Gates’ Phia accused of taking credit for... — reshapes the tech landscape.
The goal for CFB 28 is "greater transparency and communication."
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
Chip stocks had a wild but strong week. Meta led our portfolio higher.
CNBC reports: The volatile AI trade marched higher, but oil... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Nvidia decided to hide the hotspot temperature on its RTX 50 series, but internal diagnostic tools, such as Nvidia's own "MODS," can still read it. The resulting data reveals how some GPUs can overheat and throttle easily, which could be why the sensor was kept hidden in the f...
Tom's Hardware reports: Hotspot temperature sensor on Nvidia's Blackwell gaming GPUs... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Jayden Adams, who recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has died. He was 25. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder’s body was found on Saturday morning in a house in the Schotschekloof suburb of central Cape Town, where police have begun an investigation int...
Why it matters: Jayden Adams Dead: South African Soccer Pro Who... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.
Bottom line from BBC World: this has global implications.
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id Software has posted a brief statement on social media, thanking players and well-wishers "for the support" and insisting that despite the recent job cuts, "we still have the crew we need to build the games." Read more
Why it matters: id Software insists in new statement that it... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Obsidian is reportedly still working on Avowed 2 as it spins up a new Fallout
Bottom line from Kotaku: this signals what players want next.
A research team led by Professor Chaogu Zheng from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration with scientists from Princeton University and Columbia University, has discovered how sensory-motor circuits—nerve circuits that turn sen...
The big picture: Tiny worms reveal backup circuits that keep survival... — advances our understanding of the world.
Alice Halsey stars as the Laura Ingalls in the streamer’s adaptation of the beloved novels.
Why it matters: Meet the 11-Year-Old Actress Leading Netflix’s New Take... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Each time we buy a phone, we have to decide which storage tier to go for, and that requires a judgment call – not just about how much storage we need today, but how much we are likely to need for however long we end up keeping the phone. There are times when we’ll get this wr...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
$2 billion over 10 years can't save you from Xbox.
Why it matters: The Elder Scrolls Online's developer deserved better than... could shake up the gaming landscape.
A new dog collar with GPS tracking enabled by SpaceX's Starlink direct-to-mobile network promises connectivity from almost anywhere.
The big picture: Your lost dog can now call home with... — advances our understanding of the world.
Early access isn't the only thing that Palworld's is leaving behind in its 1.0 release, as several Pokémon-esque designs have been changed in the new update
Why it matters: Palworld’s Massively Popular 1.0 Update Has Altered Several... is generating hype in the community.
SATURDAY AM: Disney’s live-action Moana wound up with a better than expected Friday/previews of $18M and an A- CinemaScore, underscoring the sheer divide between audience and critics on this Dwayne Johnson movie. Also, Moana earned an overall A with women, and an A+ with the u...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Acts of kindness are few and far between in the punishing Myanmar textile factory where young San Kyi (Nandar Myat Aung) makes a meager living, hunched over a sewing machine. When new employee Theint (Nandar Myint Lwin) tells a white lie to cover for her after an unauthorized ...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The role will be replaced by an executive in charge of both research and safety teams.
The big picture: OpenAI's head of safety is reportedly leaving as... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
As recently as June, Trump hailed the package as “the most comprehensive and consequential housing legislation in the history of our country.”
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is off to a "strong start", selling two million copies on launch day. Read more
The big picture: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced opens to 2... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Shielding astronauts from the deadly radiation they face is a central challenge for any designer of a deep-space crewed mission. Even relatively low levels of exposure over long periods can lead to everything from central nervous system damage to cancer. But current solutions,...
The big picture: Could permanent magnets protect astronauts from solar storms? — advances our understanding of the world.
Gamers looking to build a budget-friendly AM5 PC can pick up a Ryzen 5 9600X, a Gigabyte B650M motherboard, and a Corsair DDR5 memory bundle, with a free 240mm liquid cooler included.
Tom's Hardware reports: Newegg packs Ryzen 5 9600X and 16GB DDR5... — this could change how developers build software.
The man who sang the Morrissey tune was arrested and charged, according to reports. Serial Provocateur Sings Morrissey at Local Government Meeting While “Bongholeo” Opens With Lizzo Tune: Stream Travis Bland
Why it matters: Serial Provocateur Sings Morrissey at Local Government Meeting... taps into a cultural moment.
The latest jobs report revealed any pickup in leisure and hospitality jobs in May was completely erased in June, leaving employment in the sector down by some 21,000 over the past two months.
Why it matters: Help not wanted: World Cup hiring boost has... may shift market dynamics.
On Episode 218 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss NASA's new moonbase plans with planetary scientist Dr. Pascal Lee.
The big picture: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 218 —... — advances our understanding of the world.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the reality star reflects on MomTok's future after months of off-camera drama: "I see no reason why we can't survive past this."
The big picture: ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Miranda Hope... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
"We love football and the way it celebrates and unites people, like music," the duo told NME, before Aurora's Norway and Tom Rowlands' England face off tonight The post TOMORA on soundtracking World Cup TV coverage ahead appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: TOMORA on soundtracking World Cup TV coverage ahead shows where the music business is headed.
Most of OpenAI’s Apple recruits came from Ternus’ hardware engineering division, and some designers had backed Tan over Ternus for the top hardware job in 2021.
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
'I think there's probably a whole lot of financial analysis that went behind this decision'
Why it matters: Former PlayStation Boss Says Sony Getting Rid Of... signals what players want next.
Xbox has lost a legal battle in Brazil after a gamer "sued their asses and won" for suspending their account, along with all of their digital games, after it was hacked. Read more
Why it matters: "I sued their asses and won!" Gamer wins... signals what players want next.
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
BBC World reports: Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest... — this affects international relations.
By analyzing data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, Dutch astronomers have investigated a young, oxygen-rich supernova remnant known as G292.0+1.8. Results of the new study, published June 29 on the arXiv preprint server, yield important insights into the expansion of thi...
The big picture: X-ray tracking reveals uneven expansion in young supernova... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
ETF Action's Mike Akins is encouraging investors to boost exposure to groups that underperformed compared with major artificial intelligence stocks.
CNBC reports: These underperforming trades could yield big returns over... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
In his first interview since leaving Guns N' Roses, drummer Frank Ferrer looks back at his 19-year run with the band
Why it matters: He Was Replaced in Guns N’ Roses. He... taps into a cultural moment.
If you're a music maker of a certain age, then you probably once dabbled with a pirated copy of a little app called Fruity Loops. These days it's called FL Studio, and Constantin Koehncke, is the man responsible for shepherding the pioneering digital audio workstation (DAW) th...
Why it matters: FL Studio head Constantin Koehncke turns to Reddit... reshapes the tech landscape.
If you’re the type of person who could always use a little extra positive affirmation, or you have a weakness for weird gadgets, the Talking Flower might be of interest. I’m only kind of serious. The toy is based on a character from Super Mario Bros. Wonder that guides Mario t...
The big picture: Nintendo’s Talking Flower got a small price cut — is one to watch for the industry.
Superheroes and franchises haven't always ruled the multiplex…
Space.com reports: Sci-fi action movies were better in the '90s.... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Legacy German carmakers are also facing intensified competition from Chinese automakers outside of China, including in Europe, as brands like BYD make inroads overseas.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
Alicia Keys, Blue Ivy, Memphis Bleek and more join rapper to celebrate 30th anniversary of his 1996 album in the Bronx
Why it matters: Jay-Z Performs ‘Reasonable Doubt’ at Yankee Stadium with... shows where the music business is headed.
A Brazilian gamer who lost his Microsoft account and all his digital games has won a court order requiring the company to return them.
The big picture: Microsoft loses Brazilian court case after telling hacked... — is one to watch for the industry.
“What is it that makes the fermented foods so healthy? The answer is we're still working on it.”
Why it matters: Other diet fads championed by MAHA are questionable.... reflects a broader economic trend.
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
Why it matters: South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged... has global implications.
UPDATE, Saturday July 11: British police have released the 26-year-old man arrested Friday in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, the former Member of Parliament and frequent participant in British reality TV programs and news shows. The man is no longer part of the i...
Why it matters: Arrested Man Released Without Charges In Death Of... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The main exception to the global slump in oil usage was in the U.S., where gasoline use increased in the second quarter of 2026.
Fortune reports: Global oil demand is falling, and crude prices... — this signals changing business strategies.
Your design concept could win a next-gen camera and 3D printer.
Why it matters: Bambu Lab collabs with Insta360 for epic design... could change how developers build software.
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE has received its first price cut since launching outside China, making the 1440p-focused RDNA 4 graphics card a more compelling alternative to Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.
Tom's Hardware reports: AMD RX 9070 GRE collapses to $499 to... — this is one to watch for the industry.
The 61-year-old passenger, who was not identified by name, suffered neck and shoulder injuries and friction burns, according to a Greek hospital official.
Fortune reports: A man was partly sucked out of a... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
They have been our meat and our messengers, a source of fertilizer and a religious symbol: while pigeons are now mostly reviled as dirty city pests, they long played an important role in human society.
Phys.org reports: 'Their story is our story': Pigeons and humans,... — this advances our understanding of the world.
"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.
Why it matters: More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed... affects international relations.
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb will head the UAP Science Advisory Council established by the White House, the Pentagon, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI, and "the intelligence community." The Council will provide scientific reports and advice to th...
Why it matters: White House taps the guy who keeps crying... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) issued an alert about a global exploitation campaign targeting vulnerable content management systems (CMS) and plugins. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
ChatGPT is hiring a dedicated product manager to build experiences for families, caregivers, and older adults, according to a job posting.
The big picture: OpenAI bets on families as ChatGPT goes deeper... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Trump has blamed the peeling on vandals, though critics allege it's from shoddy repair work.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
The European Union has confirmed it cannot prevent Sony from scrapping physical discs, stating "companies are free to offer games and services in the manner that they see fit". Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The mercurial singer-songwriter explained that she didn't want people to think she isn't trying to address contemporary, difficult subject matter. Fiona Apple Is Trying to Write About the “Endless Barrage of Horrors” But Struggling, She Says in Sincere Video Travis Bland
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Trump Accounts officially launched in July, introducing a new tax-deferred investing option for children. Here are the key features.
The big picture: Trump Accounts: Who is eligible, how $1,000 deposits... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
U.S. and Iranian leaders traded further threats on Saturday as the interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the Middle East.
Fortune reports: Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge for killing of... — this may shift market dynamics.
Born in Germany, she started out on the CBC in Canada, appeared with Charles Bronson in ‘The Evil That Men Do’ and had a recurring role on ‘Neon Rider.’
The big picture: Antoinette Bower, ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Twilight Zone’ and ‘Prom... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Researchers have traced the journey of a plastic bottle cap recovered near the waters of southern Japan by combining data from the label, chemical clues in tiny shells and ocean current simulations. They found 307 organisms, including a polychaete worm not found in Japanese wa...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
What is "awards-worthy" has become a self-selective brand that leaves little room for young showrunners and for series that grow into greatness.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Plus, Shakira surpasses Taylor Swift on Spotify, and a star-studded telethon rallies aid for Venezuela.
Why it matters: Karol G Creates Tropicoqueta-Themed Cocktail for Her TropiTour... shows where the music business is headed.
"We're moving Siege of Orison and all instance-related content out of Alpha 4.9.0".
The big picture: Star Citizen's next update will switch focus to... — is generating hype in the community.
The era of Windows is at an end.
PC Gamer reports: After 17 years, a developer has finally revived... — this is generating hype in the community.
Interest in brain-computer interfaces is rising as it promises to help people with compromised neural abilities.
CNBC reports: While Musk's Neuralink drills into skulls, China's BrainCo... — this may shift market dynamics.
Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam.
BBC World reports: Indian tourists among 15 killed as speedboat capsizes... — this could reshape the global order.
While the legislation is aimed at least partly at addressing affordability, experts say the benefits of the measure will take time to show up in the market.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
The president had wanted voter ID legislation passed before the housing law, which aims to reduce costs and increase supply.
The big picture: Landmark US housing bill becomes law despite Trump... — demands attention beyond borders.
A director at Obsidian Entertainment has shared their thoughts about the "extremely difficult week" at the studio, stressing how hard it's been to see "a bunch of cold take artists coming out of the woodwork" and "spouting off" about "what Obsidian is or what it isn't". Read more
Eurogamer reports: Obsidian game director reacts to people "spouting off"... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The 2016 release has become the most watched movie on Disney+. Parents and experts explain why kids can’t get enough.
Why it matters: Kids Can’t Stop Watching ‘Moana.’ There’s a Scientific... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The film from Serbian writer-director Miroslav Terzić, exploring peer violence, "urges us to truly hear young people, be there for them and not look away," the jury said.
Why it matters: Karlovy Vary: ‘3 Weeks After’ Wins Europa Cinemas... could reshape the box office conversation.
EA Sports pulls paid progression from College Football 27's Dynasty and Road to Glory modes after backlash.
Why it matters: EA reverses course, removes microtransactions from College Football... signals a shift in how we use technology.
An experimental drug called DT-109 reversed severe fatty liver disease in animal studies by repairing the gut and preventing harmful toxins from damaging the liver. The discovery could open the door to a new class of treatments for MASH and potentially other diseases tied to g...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago.
Why it matters: US pays out $3m to victims of mystery... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
With 2026 a bit more than half over, Berkshire Hathaway's B shares are down 1.8% year-to-date and 12.4 percentage points behind the S&P 500's 10.7% gain.
The big picture: Berkshire Hathaway gains ground, but still trails the... — may shift market dynamics.
People are self-optimizing everything — protein, skincare, fitness — to such a degree that "maxxing" is one of social media's most popular suffixes.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
An internal document from The Pokemon Company has surfaced which shows past interest in increasing the price of Pokemon games as well as encouraging people to buy both versions. Going back to the original Nintendo Switch era, Pokemon titles were $60 for each version. However, ...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
Baseus' new 0.27-inch-thick PicoGo Air AM71 is a wireless magnetic power bank for iOS and Android phones. Here are my thoughts, along with a $30-off CNET-exclusive discount code.
The big picture: I Tested Baseus' Incredibly Thin New Wireless Portable... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
In her recently completed research, Dr. Gaia Romeo exposes the reality behind the EU's 'safe third country' policy. She focuses on the only case in which that policy has already been applied on a large scale: Greece. There, the concept was used to reject asylum applications an...
Phys.org reports: The 'safe third country' concept turns out to... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
This week, researchers reported finding nanoplastics in Antarctic soils for the first time, suggesting they were delivered via long-range atmospheric transport. A study associates the use of hormonal birth control with the risk of brain tumors. And researchers developed a new ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
If we want to dismiss something as irrelevant, we'd say that it's "as boring as watching the grass grow." And yet grasses—including corn, wheat and rice—make up most of the plant-based calories humans eat, as well as most of the calories fed to livestock. Perhaps we should hav...
Phys.org reports: Grasses provide most of the world's calories—but we're... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Return to office mandates and a decline in remote work have companies looking more closely at the quality of life in the place where they establish offices.
CNBC reports: The best states to live in for 2026:... — this signals changing business strategies.
Some states may have low costs and light regulation, but high crime and lack of healthcare are among important factors when people choose where to live.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Since its launch in 1956, PBS’ The Open Mind has brought on everyone from MLK to Gloria Steinem to Bernie Sanders — and there’s no plan to stop
The big picture: How to Keep a TV Show Relevant for... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Norway's Erling Haaland and England's Jude Bellingham face off this weekend in the quarterfinals — and fans online are imagining a Heated Rivalry-style backstory
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Donald Trump's Homeland Security regime has been at the center of two critical stories in the past two weeks. In the first, federal agents shot and killed a man and quickly got to work justifying the use of force under the flimsiest of pretenses. In the other, it made house ca...
The big picture: ICE are heavily armed killers. They’re also huge... — could change how developers build software.
Cold Symmetry's soulslike releases in August.
PC Gamer reports: Mortal Shell 2 is the latest game to... — this is generating hype in the community.
SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung says the memory shortage will get even worse in 2027, and claiming the RAM crunch will last at least until the turn of the decade.
Why it matters: SK Hynix says 2027 will be the 'worst... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Love Island USA revealed the final four couples heading to the finale and two couples that are getting dumped after a public vote.
Bottom line from Mashable: this could change how developers build software.
Two striking Asian praying mantis species that have rapidly spread across Europe have now been officially classified as invasive, raising new concerns about their impact on native wildlife. Boosted by climate change and urban environments, these fast-breeding predators are exp...
ScienceDaily reports: Scientists warn invasive Asian mantises are threatening Europe's... — this opens new research frontiers.
You should take calorie data with a grain of salt. Here's what I learned after testing the Fitbit Air's heart rate data against a gold standard heart rate monitor.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this is one to watch for the industry.
Trump says 1,000 missiles are "locked and loaded" and will hit Iran if it carries out its threats to assassinate the U.S. president.
The big picture: Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran if it tries... — signals changing business strategies.
Following a wave of price hikes, at-home pastimes like streaming movies or playing video games are pinching pocketbooks.
Why it matters: 'Funflation' hits home: Why staying in isn't the... may shift market dynamics.
The New York Times said that a group of its journalists received subpoenas from the Justice Department after their report on the lack of certain security features on Donald Trump’s new Air Force One. The Times said that those who received subpoenas included Julian E. Barnes, E...
Deadline reports: DOJ Subpoenas New York Times Journalists After Report... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Microsoft's carbon emissions jumped 25% in FY2025 as AI data center expansion outpaced sustainability gains, despite progress in water conservation and waste reduction.
Why it matters: Microsoft struggles to fulfill its 2030 sustainability promise... reshapes the tech landscape.
In partnership with Bilbao BBK Live. Words: Lisa Wright Bilbao BBK Live 2026 knows how to scratch all your musical itches. Looking for erotically-charged, meticulously-crafted club pop or timeless, joyous hits given a clever on-stage makeover? Look no further than FKA Twigs an...
Why it matters: Robbie Williams and CMAT deliver ultimate showmanship on... is making waves across platforms.
Researchers discovered that electricity can dramatically reshape how heat flows through certain ceramic materials, increasing heat conduction by almost threefold in a preferred direction. The unexpected result could lead to much more efficient cooling technologies and energy-s...
Why it matters: This electric field trick boosted heat flow by... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Spotify's Release Radar can now deliver more personalized music recommendations.
Engadget reports: Spotify Release Radar's new personalization options improve your... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
We are touching down today with the weekend edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break to uncover all of the best deals on Apple gear, accessories, and more. Alongside the ongoing Amazon Anker summer sale loaded with notable deals on power banks, 25W MagSafe charging stations, and more ...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
JAY-Z's first of three shows at Yankee Stadium was part victory lap, part history lesson, part family reunion The 30 Best Moments We Saw at JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt 30th Anniversary Concert Eddie Fu
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.
BBC Science reports: China braced for second typhoon in a week... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Featuring guest appearances from Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Nas, Alicia Keys, Memphis Bleek, and more. See the Setlist for JAY-Z’s 30th Anniversary Reasonable Doubt Concert at Yankee Stadium Eddie Fu
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
White Cat Project Infinity is in the works for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, Colopl revealed today. The game launches in 2027. White Cat Project Infinity is a brand new action game featuring characters from the original White Cat Project mobile title. Over 50 playable cha...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
If you’d like a dose of RGBs to go with your gaming chair, the Soma Chroma delivers for $499.
Why it matters: Razer Soma Chroma Gaming Chair Review: Light on... reshapes the tech landscape.
The move will help conservationists in Gallt-y-bere to protect internationally important habitats.
BBC Science reports: RSPB buys 'magical' 96-hectare landscape to reconnect habitats — this opens new research frontiers.
Stunning images captured by astronauts aboard Artemis II using a Nikon Z9 have now been used to help researchers learn more about astronomy.
Bottom line from CNET: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a novel mechanism used by the bacteria responsible for gonorrhea to evade immune detection and achieve widespread infection, according to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Neisseria...
Why it matters: Intricate molecular mechanisms help bacteria evade immune detection challenges existing scientific assumptions.
In the eight-plus months since Amazon announced its most expansive job cuts ever, laid off workers have been thrust into an increasingly saturated labor market.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
Vivani Medical is developing an implant of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk's obesity injection Wegovy and diabetes counterpart Ozempic.
Why it matters: A tiny GLP-1 implant is the latest bet... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Roleplaying games are often defined by excess. Storylines that span dozens of hours, side quests so big they could be their own game, massive worlds that require complex maps to explore, and casts so big you start forgetting character names. That's part of what makes these gam...
The Verge reports: A tasty RPG that will make you very... — this could change how developers build software.
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 135, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, crank the AC, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about cold plunges and Colson Wh...
Why it matters: The perfect kit for all your tiny repairs signals a shift in how we use technology.
Is paying a reasonable price for colorful cardboard too much to ask?
Why it matters: Who needs scalpers when GameStop is marking up... could change how developers build software.
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...
Why it matters: Apple @ Work: The M1 MacBook Air has... is one to watch for the industry.
"It changed how people look at us."
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.
Why it matters: 'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost... has global implications.
Researchers found that every pregnancy rewires the brain in its own way, with a second pregnancy bringing a different pattern of changes than the first. The discoveries could lead to better ways to recognize and treat maternal mental health challenges, including peripartum dep...
The big picture: Second pregnancy changes the brain in surprising new... — advances our understanding of the world.
“Very real economic forces” are “limiting the options for non-college-educated men,” said Gabrielle Penrose of the American Institute for Boys and Men.
Why it matters: More noncollege-educated men are living at home and... hints at where the money is moving.
Colibrì proof-of-concept gets a frontier-level AI model running on only 25 GB of RAM and a modest CPU
Why it matters: Colibrì proof-of-concept gains frontier-level 1.5-TB AI model —... reshapes the tech landscape.
For the first time since 1995, the Bureau of Land Management is rewriting its grazing regulations.
The big picture: Overhaul of public lands grazing regulations seeks to... — could change how developers build software.
Fans described the raucous set as a "generational full circle moment" The post Watch Bring Me The Horizon play new ‘Repented’ version of debut album ‘Count Your Blessings’ in full in Manchester appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Watch Bring Me The Horizon play new ‘Repented’... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The AquaSense X brings self-cleaning technology to pool robots for the first time, but is it worth nearly twice the price of Beatbot’s flagship cleaner?
Wired reports: Beatbot AquaSense X Review: A Pool Robot That... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The Skylight has become the informational and organizational hub of my household. My touchscreen-native kids have also gained more agency over our family activities.
Why it matters: Skylight’s Touchscreen Calendar Got my Whole Family on... reshapes the tech landscape.
The module published its first version on January 24 this year and has since accumulated more than 1,200 versions.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this could change how developers build software.
It’s a riff-tastic line-up on the third day of the Spanish festival – catch up with Team NME’s best bits from the Friday of Mad Cool 2026 The post Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day Three: Halsey, Pixies, Cliffords and Interpol rock Madrid appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day Three: Halsey, Pixies,... — this is making waves across platforms.
The party in Madrid rolls on with Pixies, Karen Dio, Cliffords and more – check out the best pics from Friday right here The post Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day Three in photos: Twenty One Pilots, Interpol, Kings Of Leon, Sigrid and more appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day Three in photos:... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
The big picture: Heatwave to stretch into second week despite cooler... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
There’s a new fleet of TVs using new mini and micro RBG display tech, and Samsung’s R95H model isn’t as impressive as it should be.
The big picture: Samsung Micro RGB R95H Review (2026): Not the... — is one to watch for the industry.
Plus: The Pentagon is training amateurs to become part of its hacker army, a Flock license plate reader error led to cops surrounding a car reviewer, and more.
The big picture: AI Found a Root Bug in Linux That... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Flock AI cameras failed to read the smaller digits on a non-standard New Jersey plate, leading cops to block in the driver on suspicion of driving a vehicle with "stolen" tags. It turns out the initial police report omitted the smaller numbers, resulting in several legitimate ...
Why it matters: Flock cameras mistakenly track car reviewer over 'stolen'... could change how developers build software.
Before hitting the Orange Stage, they announced a secret gig billed as Iron City, the title of their latest single The post Interpol play secret intimate Madrid warm-up show before smashing Mad Cool 2026 with The Walkmen’s Matt Barrick on drums appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this shows where the music business is headed.
More dog owners have begun cooking for their canine companions in recent years. When my own dog fell ill, I became part of this growing group.
Wired reports: We Make Lovely Home-Cooked Meals for Ourselves. Why... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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