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- Stanley Simmons, Sons of KISS Legends, Unveil New Song “Cellophane”: StreamConsequence of Sound
- Visual novel Pitstop in Purgatory out on Nintendo Switch this weekNintendo Everything
- MAGA Thinks Fraud Is the Only Way Republican Could Lose Race in L.A.Rolling Stone
- Paul Walter Hauser, Boyd Holbrook & Michael Peña Among New Additions To Craig Zobel Thriller ‘Turpentine’Deadline
- Remakes And Remasters Dominating Summer Game Fest Week Show An Industry Retreating To Safe BetsKotaku
- Hugh Jackman to Play Pirate Long John Silver in ‘Treasure Island’ Movie Directed by Ridley ScottVariety
- Xiaomi MiMo and TileRT Push a 1-Trillion-Parameter Model Past 1000 Tokens Per Second on Commodity GPUsMarkTechPost
- Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all householdsBBC Business
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Dark Reading · 2026-06-26 11:00T
This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit
Space.com · 2026-06-08 17:00S
Stanley Simmons, Sons of KISS Legends, Unveil New Song “Cellophane”: Stream
Consequence of Sound · 2026-06-08 16:55V
Visual novel Pitstop in Purgatory out on Nintendo Switch this week
Nintendo Everything · 2026-06-08 16:54P
Paul Walter Hauser, Boyd Holbrook & Michael Peña Among New Additions To Craig Zobel Thriller ‘Turpentine’
Deadline · 2026-06-08 16:54R
Remakes And Remasters Dominating Summer Game Fest Week Show An Industry Retreating To Safe Bets
Kotaku · 2026-06-08 16:53H
Hugh Jackman to Play Pirate Long John Silver in ‘Treasure Island’ Movie Directed by Ridley Scott
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Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households
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This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit
European Space Agency astronaut John McFall could be headed to the private Haven-1 space station as soon as 2027.
Bottom line from Space.com: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Stanley Simmons, Sons of KISS Legends, Unveil New Song “Cellophane”: Stream
The duo's new single "Cellophane" is a warm psychedelic pop track in the mold of Donovan. Stanley Simmons, Sons of KISS Legends, Unveil New Song “Cellophane”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Why it matters: Stanley Simmons, Sons of KISS Legends, Unveil New... taps into a cultural moment.
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Visual novel Pitstop in Purgatory out on Nintendo Switch this week
Pitstop in Purgatory is releasing on Nintendo Switch this week, Ratalaika Games and Tymedust Games have announced. This one is due out on Friday, June 12. Pitstop in Purgatory is a visual novel that will have players solving a mystery. You’ll be playing as Astrid, the game’s h...
The big picture: Visual novel Pitstop in Purgatory out on Nintendo... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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Paul Walter Hauser, Boyd Holbrook & Michael Peña Among New Additions To Craig Zobel Thriller ‘Turpentine’
EXCLUSIVE: Craig Zobel’s thriller Turpentine has rounded out its cast with the addition of Paul Walter Hauser (Resident Evil), Boyd Holbrook (A Complete Unknown), Michael Peña (A Working Man), Will Brill (The Musical), Teyonah Parris (No Good Deed), and Veronika Slowikowska (S...
Deadline reports: Paul Walter Hauser, Boyd Holbrook & Michael Peña... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Remakes And Remasters Dominating Summer Game Fest Week Show An Industry Retreating To Safe Bets
Depending on how you count it, over 20 remasters, remakes, and retro re-releases were announced or shown off over the last week or so
Kotaku reports: Remakes And Remasters Dominating Summer Game Fest Week... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Hugh Jackman to Play Pirate Long John Silver in ‘Treasure Island’ Movie Directed by Ridley Scott
After playing Wolverine, P.T. Barnum, Van Helsing, Jean Valjean and most recently Robin Hood, Hugh Jackman is adding another classic character to his filmography — pirate Long John Silver. Ridley Scott has enlisted Jackman to star in a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Xiaomi MiMo and TileRT Push a 1-Trillion-Parameter Model Past 1000 Tokens Per Second on Commodity GPUs
Xiaomi's MiMo team, with TileRT, released MiMo-V2.5-Pro-UltraSpeed, a serving mode for the MiMo-V2.5-Pro model. It decodes over 1000 tokens per second on a 1-trillion-parameter model using a single 8-GPU commodity node. The post Xiaomi MiMo and TileRT Push a 1-Trillion-Paramet...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this marks a new chapter in AI development.
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Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households
The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.
Why it matters: Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Food supply 'not at risk' after new Texas screwworm cases, USDA secretary says
The U.S. will lean on the same playbook it did starting in the late 1950s, part of which involves releasing sterile insects to suppress the pest's population.
Why it matters: Food supply 'not at risk' after new Texas... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Netanyahu says war with Iran, Hezbollah isn't over after Tehran says it's halting strikes
Iran and Israel traded strikes Sunday night for the first time since the U.S. and Iran agreed to a fragile ceasefire in mid-April.
The big picture: Netanyahu says war with Iran, Hezbollah isn't over... — signals changing business strategies.
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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown's demo introduces an upbeat settlement builder, though my crew of clocking-out ship slackers wouldn't last a day in RimWorld
Offworld settlement builders delight in forcing their pebble-gathering, ore-hoarding colonists into a life of subsistence scrounging by way of disaster: a crashed spaceship or cryogenic malfunction leaving them no choice but to eke out an existence on a hostile rock. Star Trek...
The big picture: Star Trek: Outposts Unknown's demo introduces an upbeat... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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John Fogerty On N.Y. Times’ Songwriter List Snub, Taylor Swift and Why There Aren’t More Protest Songs
The legendary artist spoke with The Hollywood Reporter ahead of getting the Songwriters Hall of Fame's coveted Johnny Mercer award in New York next week.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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New Video Game Stage Tour Reveals Tracklist Featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ghost, and BABYMETAL
The track list currently includes Extreme, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Ghost, Static-X, Good Kid, and BABYMETAL ft. Electric Callboy New Video Game Stage Tour Reveals Tracklist Featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ghost, and BABYMETAL Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
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Ryan McParland, Alfie Allen, Ben Hardy & Stacy Martin Join Vincent Cassel & Felicity Jones In Agatha Christie Pic ‘Eleven Missing Days’
EXCLUSIVE: Ryan McParland (Say Nothing), Alfie Allen (Game Of Thrones), Ben Hardy (The Conjuring: Last Rites) and Stacy Martin (The Brutalist) are joining Vincent Cassel and Felicity Jones in Agatha Christie film Eleven Missing Days. Filming is due to get underway later this w...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Sony and Bose lead the best early headphones deals ahead of Prime Day
Headphones are already on sale ahead of Amazon's Prime Day, running from June 23 to 26. Here are 16 of our expert's top picks.
The big picture: Sony and Bose lead the best early headphones... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Mobile money can fight poverty, but trust is vital
Mobile money can help people without bank accounts take part in the economy, but trust and fairness will ultimately determine whether it succeeds, a new study has found.
Why it matters: Mobile money can fight poverty, but trust is... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Researchers craft a new, simple recipe for highly entangled quantum states
Building useful quantum technologies—from sensors to computers—requires generating highly complex entangled states, in which the properties of particles are deeply intertwined. Producing such states has traditionally required complex tools and carefully engineered setups with ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
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Most new U.S. AI data centers are being built in drought zones — two-thirds of 809 planned projects set for areas with water shortages
About two-thirds of the 809 data centers planned across the U.S. are slated for land that has been in drought over the past year.
Why it matters: Most new U.S. AI data centers are being... could change how developers build software.
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KATSEYE, LE SSERFIM and ILLIT Come Together For Digital Single ‘Iconic By Mistake’
The three HYBE girl groups will officially release the video for the song 11 a.m. ET on Thursday (June 11) after dropping a mind-blowing teaser on Monday (June 8).
The big picture: KATSEYE, LE SSERFIM and ILLIT Come Together For... — shows where the music business is headed.
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WWDC protesters want Apple to ban Elon Musk’s apps
Apple's big developer conference is today, and protesters are using the occasion to call on the company to remove "nudify apps" from the App Store and pull "known" child sexual abuse material from iCloud. Outside the visitors center at Apple's Cupertino campus, protesters have...
The big picture: WWDC protesters want Apple to ban Elon Musk’s... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Ariana Grande Recaps First Concert in Years After Emotional Tour Kickoff: ‘Impossible to Find the Words’
"i love you all more than words can ever possibly say," the pop star wrote.
The big picture: Ariana Grande Recaps First Concert in Years After... — shows where the music business is headed.
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Amazons early Prime Day deals include some great options for Fathers Day
Early Amazon Prime Day deals include the Solix portable power station, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom, and Lego sets.
Why it matters: Amazons early Prime Day deals include some great... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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WME Signs ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček
EXCLUSIVE: WME has signed rising French horror filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček for representation in all areas. Vaniček directed and co-wrote Evil Dead Burn, the next installment in the iconic Sam Raimi-created horror franchise, which releases via Warner Bros. on July 24. Evil Dea...
Deadline reports: WME Signs ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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WWDC 2026 live blog: On the ground at Apple’s keynote
It's conference season! Today, we're back at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, for Apple's annual developer keynote. Unlike other conferences, there's a distinct rhythm to WWDC. We know we're going to get a peek at everything coming to iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 2...
The Verge reports: WWDC 2026 live blog: On the ground at... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Watch SpaceX set new rocket reuse record with 35th launch — and landing — of a Falcon 9 booster (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, June 8, 2026. The first stage booster flew for a record 35th time.
Why it matters: Watch SpaceX set new rocket reuse record with... advances our understanding of the world.
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Reddit ads pose as news stories to promote AI investment scams
Scammers are running sponsored ads on Reddit that impersonate major news outlets to push fraudulent AI-powered investment schemes.
Why it matters: Reddit ads pose as news stories to promote... could change how developers build software.
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Microsoft lets users disconnect Bing from Windows 11 search
Windows 11 users be able to turn off one of the most annoying Windows 11 features in an upcoming update.
Mashable reports: Microsoft lets users disconnect Bing from Windows 11... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Farmer donates land for a park, city sells it for data center development — $10 gift became $10M for city government, with $30M tax expected over next decade
Texas farmland originally donated in 1999 to be used only as a public park has been sold to a data center developer for $10 million.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Kim Petras, horsegiirL, Skrillex, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Pitchfork reports: Kim Petras, horsegiirL, Skrillex, and More: This Week’s... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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Stop Children From Taking and Sharing Nudes, UK Prime Minister Tells Tech Companies
Keir Starmer is reportedly also on the brink of banning social media for children under 16, just as Australia has done.
Bottom line from CNET: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Apple WWDC 2026 keynote livestream: Watch live today
The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference keynote will take place on Monday, June 8 at 10 a.m. PT. Here's how to watch live.
Why it matters: Apple WWDC 2026 keynote livestream: Watch live today signals a shift in how we use technology.
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The path to teen radicalization isn't as straight as people think
Amid growing public concern about the radicalization of young people, there is a widespread misconception that radicalization logically and inevitably progresses to violence.
Phys.org reports: The path to teen radicalization isn't as straight... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Lighter X-ray aprons could spare health care workers from chronic pain
A light, flexible polymer material developed at the University of Waterloo could replace the lead in heavy X-ray aprons, providing the same protection from harmful radiation while reducing their weight by almost 90%.
Why it matters: Lighter X-ray aprons could spare health care workers... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Gogs patches critical zero-day enabling remote code execution
Gogs has patched a critical security zero-day flaw that can allow attackers to compromise Internet-facing instances and access any repositories (including private ones). [...]
Why it matters: Gogs patches critical zero-day enabling remote code execution exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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France’s Alps-Set Les Arcs Film Festival Sets Spain As Country Of Focus
The Les Arcs Film Festival has set Spain as the Country of Focus for its 18th edition running from December 12 to 19 in the French Alps. Under the focus, the festival will spotlight Spanish cinema in its programming while Spanish talent and projects will be showcased in differ...
Why it matters: France’s Alps-Set Les Arcs Film Festival Sets Spain... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Jem And The Holograms’ Live-Action Series In Works At Amazon With Kilter Films & Hasbro
EXCLUSIVE: Here is some “truly outrageous” news: Jem And The Holograms is making a comeback. An elevated live-action take on the beloved 1980s animated series is in development at Amazon MGM Studios with Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan’s studio-based Kilter Films (Westworld, Fallo...
Deadline reports: ‘Jem And The Holograms’ Live-Action Series In Works... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker Are Hilarious as Best Friends at War in Hulu’s ‘Wrong-Com’ ‘Alice and Steve’: TV Review
The Hulu series “Alice and Steve” has many aspects of a romantic comedy: witty banter, protagonists with quirky creative jobs and a set piece centered on a dinner party. But the namesake characters are not, in fact, the lovebirds whose ill-advised union serves as the show’s in...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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How to apply to Startup Battlefield 2026, what you need ahead of today’s June 8 deadline
Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!
TechCrunch reports: How to apply to Startup Battlefield 2026, what... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Here Are All The Games Announced During Summer Game Fest That You Can Play Right Now
It's been a hectic week for game announcements, with several high-profile showcases announcing a bunch of new games across Summer Game Fest week. Whether it was Sony's State of Play, the Xbox Games Showcase, Wholesome Direct, or Day of the Devs that caught your eye, there's an...
The big picture: Here Are All The Games Announced During Summer... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Household worries over finances hit highest level since July 2022, New York Fed survey shows
While the central bank's monthly survey showed the inflation outlook mostly unchanged, the general perception of conditions deteriorated.
The big picture: Household worries over finances hit highest level since... — signals changing business strategies.
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Gothic remake lockpicking backlash raises the fascinating question of whether anybody really enjoys lockpicking in RPGs
Alkimia Interactive and THQ's Gothic remake launched over the weekend, and many are the complaints that the RPG's revised lockpicking system is far too hard. I know, right - tricky lockpicking in a game set in a giant prison! Please excuse me while I lift both hands from the k...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Gothic remake lockpicking backlash raises the fascinating question... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Ninja Theory Cancels Ambitious Horror Title Focus To On Senua
Hellblade and Senua developer, Ninja Theory, has revealed that it has cancelled Project Mara, its experimental photorealistic horror title that was revealed in 2020. In an interview on Xbox Wire, Ninja Theory Studio Head Dom Matthews explained that Senua, the studio's third...
Why it matters: Ninja Theory Cancels Ambitious Horror Title Focus To... signals what players want next.
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WWDC 2026 Live: Siri Updates, iOS 27, Tim Cook and More From Today's Event
Apple's software event gives us an early look at new features for iOS and MacOS, plus a big overhaul for Siri. And this is Tim Cook's last WWDC as CEO.
Bottom line from CNET: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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The best Amazon Prime Day 2026 gaming headset deals: I'm hunting down the best-sounding cans for the lowest prices
Treat yourself to a new pair of cans this Amazon Prime Day.
Why it matters: The best Amazon Prime Day 2026 gaming headset... is generating hype in the community.
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Rush Returns: Tears, Doublenecks, Monster New Drummer
In Rush's first show without Neil Peart since 1974, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson make grown men cry, and new touring drummer Anika Nilles absolutely kills
Why it matters: Rush Returns: Tears, Doublenecks, Monster New Drummer could define this era of music.
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Phoebe Bridgers adds extra shows to 2026 ‘The Lost Tour’ in UK, Ireland and North America
New shows include a second date at London’s O2, and come as the singer is hinting at her first solo album in six years The post Phoebe Bridgers adds extra shows to 2026 ‘The Lost Tour’ in UK, Ireland and North America appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Chip rebound has one trader buying protection
Chip stocks are bounding back Monday, but the rebound doesn't mean tech investors are in the clear, according to Mike Khouw.
CNBC reports: Chip rebound has one trader buying protection — this signals changing business strategies.
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Why plant cells need heme: Hidden signal reshapes photosynthesis gene control
For plants, light is an important environmental factor not only as a source of energy for photosynthesis, but also as a signal for capturing environmental information. Light signals are sensed by photoreceptor proteins called phytochromes. The amino acids that make up proteins...
Phys.org reports: Why plant cells need heme: Hidden signal reshapes... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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X-ray scans uncover Nazi symbols hidden beneath postwar painting
Erich Mercker (1891–1973), a painter from Munich, was quite successful in his day. Between 1933 and 1945, he painted works containing Nazi symbolism, including "Die Stätte des 9. November," which depicts the Feldherrnhalle monument in Munich commemorating the NSDAP's failed co...
The big picture: X-ray scans uncover Nazi symbols hidden beneath postwar... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Hugh Jackman, Ridley Scott And Jack Thorne Set Sail For Hot ‘Treasure Island’ Package – The Dish
EXCLUSIVE: Here is a package hitting the market this week with some major star power and a high-profile piece of IP at the center of it. Sources tell Deadline that Ridley Scott is on board to direct a movie adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel Treasure Island...
Why it matters: Hugh Jackman, Ridley Scott And Jack Thorne Set... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Plan B & Kevin Macdonald Capture Pep Guardiola’s Final Two Seasons At Manchester City For Prime Video Doc: Watch Teaser
The final two seasons of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City reign have been captured for an Amazon docuseries from Plan B and Kevin Macdonald. Check out a teaser below. Guardiola, one of the most successful Premier League managers of all time, is leaving Manchester City this summ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Netflix Unveils ‘Lupin’ Part 4 2026 Premiere Date & Poster
Netflix has unveiled an October 23 release date and poster for Part 4 of its French-language crime drama hit Lupin starring Omar Sy as gentleman thief Assane Diop. Sy will reprise his role in the new eight-episode season alongside Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerr...
The big picture: Netflix Unveils ‘Lupin’ Part 4 2026 Premiere Date... — is generating industry buzz.
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The Stars of ‘Stop! That! Train!’ Open Up About the First Movie from the ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Universe
The cast of Adam Shankman's comedy breaks down the chaos and cacophony that went into making the Pride Month release.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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The Biggest Surprise About Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is How Little It Resembles A Plague Tale
The first thing that struck me about my hands-on time with Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy during a preview event last month was how little it reminded me of the existing games in the franchise. Where A Plague Tale: Innocence focused on stealth in its action-adventure formula,...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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The Verge’s Father’s Day 2026 gift guide
With Father's Day on the horizon, happening June 21st, it's time to start thinking about what kind of gifts you want to buy for the fathers you care about. You know your dad best - he may be a man of simple pleasures who wants nothing more than to share a meal or drinks with […]
The Verge reports: The Verge’s Father’s Day 2026 gift guide — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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NotebookLM’s Gemini 3.5 upgrade adds a cloud computer and help finding sources
Google is rolling out "across the board" updates to NotebookLM. The AI-powered note-taking app now uses Google's upgraded Gemini 3.5 model, which will allow it to respond with "more accurate and reliable information," according to a blog post on Monday. Launched in 2023, Noteb...
The big picture: NotebookLM’s Gemini 3.5 upgrade adds a cloud computer... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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WWDC 2026: All the news from Apple’s developers conference
Apple’s annual WWDC event is kicking off on June 8th with a keynote presentation starting at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, where Apple will announce major updates to iOS, macOS, and its other operating systems. Among those updates could be Apple’s delayed Siri overhaul, which has faced s...
The big picture: WWDC 2026: All the news from Apple’s developers... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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I've played Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and it's very different to Requiem and Innocence - but that's not necessarily a bad thing
It's all-change in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. This series - known for stealth and the emotional adventures of brother and sister Hugo and Amicia in plague-ridden France - now no longer has stealth, no longer has Amicia and Hugo, and no longer takes place in France. But -...
Eurogamer reports: I've played Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Stealth's been replaced with scrappy swordfighting in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, but what I really miss are the rat swarms
I've never mastered the combat of Sekiro and Sifu. They're games that demand you recognise an incoming attack and match it with millisecond perfect parries and dodges. Success sees you turn a foe's assaults against them, ducking under their swinging blade and popping up behind...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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NotebookLM rolling out big Gemini 3.5 & Antigravity upgrade with more outputs
Google is giving NotebookLM a big upgrade today across the underlying models, outputs, and research made possible by Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this could change how developers build software.
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Get ready for the next Pentagon file drop with our essential UFO reading list
With the next tranche of declassified files from the Pentagon expected any day now, dive deeper into the UFO phenomenon with these 15 books covering its history, impact and possible explanations.
Bottom line from Space.com: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Studio says 'not every publisher' is swerving GTA 6's release and declares a November 5 release date for its game: 'Maybe we're just not afraid enough'
That's one way to gin up buzz.
PC Gamer reports: Studio says 'not every publisher' is swerving GTA... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Crazy Taxi: World Tour Dev Defends GenAI Use
Sega's newly announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour game is among those made in part with generative AI, and now the franchise's original creator, Kenji Kanno, has defended his studio's use of the controversial technology. He told Kotaku, via a translator, that the game's artists...
The big picture: Crazy Taxi: World Tour Dev Defends GenAI Use — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Clay Travis Departs OutKick As Site Becomes Fox News Digital Vertical
Clay Travis is departing OutKick, the sports and culture site he founded. The site is now a vertical within Fox News Digital, five years after OutKick Media was acquired by Fox Corp. Travis has signed a new deal with Fox News Media and will be a contributor and he will continu...
Deadline reports: Clay Travis Departs OutKick As Site Becomes Fox... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Best Buy just emailed us its summer sale plans to take on Amazon Prime Day
Best Buy's Summer Tech Fest sale runs June 22-28, beating Amazon Prime Day by a day. Get up to 50% off laptops, TVs, and exclusive member rewards.
The big picture: Best Buy just emailed us its summer sale... — could change how developers build software.
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These are the Best Father’s Day Gifts for Golfers, From Premium Polos to Smart Gadgets
Dads who golf can be surprisingly difficult to shop for. There are clubs, rangefinders, golf balls, gloves, even ball markers — and unless you spend your weekends on the course, it can be tough to know what’s actually worth gifting. The jargon alone can feel like trying to dec...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
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Yeast experiments reveal an evolutionarily conserved backup route for making a molecule that's essential to life
Hiroshima University researchers say a newly proposed three-step "detour" pathway for making dolichol, a molecule cells need to properly process proteins, may be more universal than scientists realized. Experiments in yeast suggest eukaryotes may rely on overlapping biochemica...
Why it matters: Yeast experiments reveal an evolutionarily conserved backup route... advances our understanding of the world.
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Critical UniFi OS bug lets hackers gain root without authentication
Attackers can chain three already fixed vulnerabilities in the Ubiquiti UniFi OS server to execute remote code with root privileges and without authentication. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this should prompt a review of your own security.
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Eternal Whispers is a narrative-driven CRPG channelling Disco Elysium
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 was a considerable disappointment, but that isn't stopping the IP's video game efforts in their tracks. In fact, Eternal Whispers - a new CRPG taking more than a few cues from Disco Elysium - might be the balm we need. Read more
Why it matters: Vampire: The Masquerade - Eternal Whispers is a... signals what players want next.
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Mouthwashing Dev’s New Game Looks Like A Big Departure From Its Predecessor
In 2024, developer Wrong Organ's first-person horror title Mouthwashing was an indie smash. Now, Wrong Organ's follow-up game, Carcass Clad, has been revealed, and aside from fitting into the horror genre, it appears to be a completely different experience. Instead of the stru...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize a strike as Los Angeles prepares to host World Cup games
Stadium workers near Los Angeles have voted to authorize a strike as the venue prepares to host the U.S. men’s soccer team’s opening World Cup match. It doesn’t guarantee that the 2,000 bartenders, servers, cooks and dishwashers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, will w...
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Here Are Performers & Presenters for 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala: Full List
Taylor Swift will become the first Hal David Starlight Award recipient to graduate to full membership status in the SHOF.
Why it matters: Here Are Performers & Presenters for 2026 Songwriters... taps into a cultural moment.
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WWDC 2026 News Hub live from Apple Park: iOS 27, new Siri, more
I’m inside Apple Park this morning for WWDC 2026. Today, Apple is expected to unveil its next round of major software updates, including iOS 27, macOS 27, and much more. There’s also an all-new version of Siri in the works that Apple will debut today. 9to5Mac’s WWDC co...
9to5Mac reports: WWDC 2026 News Hub live from Apple Park:... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Amazon now lets you design custom merch using AI
A new feature in the Amazon Shopping app allows users to generate designs with Alexa, then print them on products like T-shirts, hoodies, and tumblers.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Strait of Hormuz traffic won't return to normal until end of the year, traders say
Two weeks ago traders saw a 60% chance that the Strait of Hormuz would open before August. Now traders see a higher chance that it will open before 2027.
Why it matters: Strait of Hormuz traffic won't return to normal... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Microsoft's next big release Halo: Campaign Evolved just got a slick story trailer, with footage captured on PS5 Pro
Halo: Campaign Evolved, one of Microsoft's next big triple-A releases, just got a cool-looking cinematic story trailer. And all footage you'll see in it has been captured on a PS5 Pro, of course. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Microsoft's next big release Halo: Campaign Evolved just... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Retirement 'underspending' is risky, advisor says. Here's why
Retirees often focus on the risk of spending too much in retirement. But spending too little poses another kind of danger.
CNBC reports: Retirement 'underspending' is risky, advisor says. Here's why — this may shift market dynamics.
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Weight loss drug maker sinks 23% after new safety data spooks investors
While the experimental drug met its key targets, analysts are concerned over the commercial opportunity due to side effects.
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Virtua Fighter: Crossroads Focuses On Its Reinvention, But The 1v1 Legacy Lives On
Revealing that a major gaming franchise is getting a sixth installment isn’t usually a surprise. But in the case of Sega’s Virtua Fighter Crossroads – revealed at Summer Game Fest last week – that reveal comes 20 years since the last game in the series, and with a completely d...
Why it matters: Virtua Fighter: Crossroads Focuses On Its Reinvention, But... is generating hype in the community.
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Why does the Y chromosome retain UTY?
A study, published in the journal Development, is the first to precisely map endogenous UTY occupancy across the human genome and demonstrate that UTY remains functionally involved in transcriptional regulation during early human development.
The big picture: Why does the Y chromosome retain UTY? — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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A 170 km journey by a freshwater stingray challenges long-held conservation assumptions
Most sharks and rays inhabit the oceans, but a small proportion thrive in freshwater. Approximately 4% to 5% of all shark and ray species live in tropical and subtropical rivers around the world. Two main ecological strategies can be distinguished among freshwater sharks and r...
Why it matters: A 170 km journey by a freshwater stingray... opens new research frontiers.
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Resident Evil Veronica is the remake I'm most excited about, because the original was such a mess
Of all the Resident Evil remakes to burst forth from Capcom like zombie-spawn in recent years, I am most intrigued by the just-unveiled Resident Evil Veronica. The original game, released in 2000 for sixth generation consoles, is an important entry in the series, but it's also...
Why it matters: Resident Evil Veronica is the remake I'm most... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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To the delight of its skateboarding aliens, I have failed to solo Saturday morning cartoon-styled co-op roguelike Maximum Thunderness as if I have four hands
A mass of flailing fingers flop against my desk. I'm doing badly at playing cartoony roguelike shooter Maximum Thunderness with a controller. The fact I'm trying to play its demo on mouse and keyboard at the same time, in order to appreciate the co-op element of the game's bat...
Why it matters: To the delight of its skateboarding aliens, I... signals what players want next.
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WhatsApp says it caught new spyware attacks linked to NSO Group in violation of court order
The messaging giant announced that it disrupted a phishing campaign targeting its users with NSO’s spyware.
The big picture: WhatsApp says it caught new spyware attacks linked... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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‘Alice And Steve’ review: bickering besties’ breezy anti-romcom
Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker lock horns over an inappropriate age-gap romance The post ‘Alice And Steve’ review: bickering besties’ breezy anti-romcom appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: ‘Alice And Steve’ review: bickering besties’ breezy anti-romcom taps into a cultural moment.
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WWDC 2026: What to expect, from Siri’s highly anticipated revamp to Apple Intelligence and iOS 27
Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to.
TechCrunch reports: WWDC 2026: What to expect, from Siri’s highly... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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20 Awesome Games From The Summer Game Fest Day Of The Devs Showcase
The non-profit indie game showcase has returned to Summer Game Fest with a fresh roster of unique upcoming titles
The big picture: 20 Awesome Games From The Summer Game Fest... — is generating hype in the community.
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Deals: Galaxy S26+ up to $530 off, Galaxy Watch 8 w/ FREE Withings Smart Scale, Galaxy Book 6 $550 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some notable Samsung gear, including all Galaxy S26+ models $200 off at Amazon, while Best Buy open-box units are up to $530 off (if you’re quick). You can also Galaxy Watch 8 at up to $167 off (open-box) or land a new one with a FR...
9to5Google reports: Deals: Galaxy S26+ up to $530 off, Galaxy... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Jeff Bezos commits himself to make ‘three good decisions a day,’ inspired by Warren Buffett’s philosophy of making smart choices
"As a senior executive, you get paid to make a small number of high-quality decisions," the Amazon founder said.
The big picture: Jeff Bezos commits himself to make ‘three good... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Shawn Hatosy on Playing a Flirt on ‘The Pitt,’ Taking a Social Media Break and Embracing His Sex Symbol Status: ‘I Don’t Know How This Happened’
“The Internet’s Newest Babygirl.” “Silver Fox.” “Sex Symbol.” Shawn Hatosy is aware of his newfound fame on the internet. But he has no idea how he got there. A busy actor for the last three decades, Hatosy became a celebrity in projects like “The Faculty” and “Outside Provide...
Why it matters: Shawn Hatosy on Playing a Flirt on ‘The... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Jacob Anderson Had Fun With the “Bitchier Side” of Louis in The Vampire Lestat
This article contains spoilers for the premiere of The Vampire Lestat. The first two seasons of Interview with the Vampire detailed the turbulent relationship between the fiery Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) and the brooding Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) from Louis’ ...
The big picture: Jacob Anderson Had Fun With the “Bitchier Side”... — is generating buzz across social media.
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Nicholas Duvernay on ‘Not Suitable For Work’ and How ‘White Lotus’ Changed Things For Him
The 27-year-old actor digs into the new Hulu series and teases his role in the upcoming Lili Reinhart-fronted rom-com ‘The Love Hypothesis’: “People are going to eat it up.”
Why it matters: Nicholas Duvernay on ‘Not Suitable For Work’ and... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Pope Leo receives seven-minute standing ovation after calling for the public’s ‘moral renewal’ to respect migrants
This is the first papal visit to Spain since Pope Benedict visited in 2011, and drew an estimated 1.5 million people for mass on Sunday.
The big picture: Pope Leo receives seven-minute standing ovation after calling... — signals changing business strategies.
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Which Emily Henry Books Are Becoming Movies? ‘Happy Place,’ ‘Book Lovers,’ Among Others
Romance author Emily Henry now has five of her most recent novels set to be adapted for the big screen. Henry went on a rom-com writing spree that began with Beach Read, which came out in the summer of 2020. She has published a book a year since then, with People We Meet on Va...
The big picture: Which Emily Henry Books Are Becoming Movies? ‘Happy... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Edward Bluemel to Star in Young Hercule Poirot Series for BritBox, BBC
'Hercule' will chronicle the younger days of Agatha Christie's iconic detective character.
The big picture: Edward Bluemel to Star in Young Hercule Poirot... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Eero’s Pro 6E routers are down to their cheapest price yet in 2026
The Pro 6E was Eero’s top-end mesh Wi-Fi router back in 2022, and it’s still a solid pick if you want fast, reliable Wi-Fi coverage around your multi-room or multi-story abode. It can also deliver beyond gigabit wired speeds if your internet plan supports it. Ahead of Prime Da...
Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.
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Everything We Know About The Film Adaptation Of Emily Henry’s ‘Beach Read’ So Far
January 2026 brought us People We Meet on Vacation, and it looks like the next Emily Henry adaptation to take shape will be Beach Read. With the two leads now cast, production on the feature film based on the first of Emily Henry’s adult romance novels that came out in 2020 wi...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Sharon Osbourne responds to “cash grab” accusations over Ozzy avatar: “I don’t want your fucking money. I don’t need your fucking money”
“No, you don’t know my husband, OK? I know my husband” The post Sharon Osbourne responds to “cash grab” accusations over Ozzy avatar: “I don’t want your fucking money. I don’t need your fucking money” appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Sharon Osbourne responds to “cash grab” accusations over... taps into a cultural moment.
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Madonna Unveils NSFW Confessions II Short Film: Watch
The short film debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival and features cameos from Sabrina Carpenter, Odessa A’zion, Benedict Cumberbatch, and more. Madonna Unveils NSFW Confessions II Short Film: Watch Travis Bland
Why it matters: Madonna Unveils NSFW Confessions II Short Film: Watch is making waves across platforms.
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Iran's World Cup football team arrives in Mexico amid US visa row
The players and staff will have to fly in and out of the US for each of their games in the group stage.
The big picture: Iran's World Cup football team arrives in Mexico... — could reshape the global order.
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From UK athlete to parliament: Serena Guthrie wins senator seat
Serena Guthrie won Commonwealth gold as part of the England netball team in 2018.
Why it matters: From UK athlete to parliament: Serena Guthrie wins... hints at where the money is moving.
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Luxury brands turn memes into more shares, clicks and laughs across four experiments
Luxury brands have increasingly embraced internet memes in their social media advertising campaigns. For example, Gucci's #TFWGucci campaign demonstrated how luxury brands can incorporate memes into their digital communication strategies to capture consumers' attention. Memes—...
Why it matters: Luxury brands turn memes into more shares, clicks... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Black hole feeding bursts may explain JWST's Little Red Dots in early universe
A new theoretical study may have cracked one of the most puzzling discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): Little Red Dots, spotted across the early universe. The paper, posted to the arXiv preprint server on May 29, argues that these objects could be black holes ...
Why it matters: Black hole feeding bursts may explain JWST's Little... advances our understanding of the world.
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Deals: AirPods, Apple Watch Series 11 up to $160 off, SE 3 25% off, M5 Pro MacBook Pro $300 off, more
Joining the ongoing deals on AirPods Pro 3 down at $199, AirPods 4 nearly 25% off, and the best price ever on AirPods Max 2, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple Watch Series 11 configs up to $160 off with deals from $299 and the return of one of the best Apple W...
The big picture: Deals: AirPods, Apple Watch Series 11 up to... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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‘This Is Not Berlin,’ ‘Tequila’ Co-Writer Max Zunino Joins A Fabrica Mexico & U.S. as New Development Exec (EXCLUSIVE)
Banijay America’s A Fábrica Mexico & U.S. Hispanic has tapped director-writer Max Zunino, for the newly created position of executive director of development. Zunino will work closely alongside Santiago Zapata, executive VP of Content, who joined the fledgling company in Augus...
Why it matters: ‘This Is Not Berlin,’ ‘Tequila’ Co-Writer Max Zunino... is generating industry buzz.
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Demand for data center CPUs has surged, and AI agents are responsible – why the CPU to GPU ratio is more important than ever for hyperscalers
The massive AI gold rush has a new bottleneck set in its sights, CPUs. But what's driving the demand? We interview industry experts to find out.
The big picture: Demand for data center CPUs has surged, and... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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New evidence from Yinshan Block reveals Earth's early supercontinent cycles
A new study published in Precambrian Research by Jawad Shabbir, a Ph.D. student at Peking University's School of Earth and Space Sciences under Professor Song Shuguang, addresses a critical yet poorly understood period in Earth history. The Archean–Proterozoic transition witne...
Phys.org reports: New evidence from Yinshan Block reveals Earth's early... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Amazon is teasing early deals on Echo devices, but you shouldnt buy one yet
Amazon’s early Prime Day hub is showing off its new Alexa+ devices at full price. Here's why you should wait until June 23 to buy an Echo speaker or smart display.
Why it matters: Amazon is teasing early deals on Echo devices,... could change how developers build software.
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Gleam-glum effect reveals emotional word cues in children as young as five
The words "tick-tock," "hiss" and "screech" are examples of onomatopoeia because they imitate the sounds they represent: the rhythmic ticking of a clock; an angry cat, or a slowly deflating bike tire; a high-pitched scream. Onomatopoeia is a type of sound symbolism.
Phys.org reports: Gleam-glum effect reveals emotional word cues in children... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Death Cab For Cutie on divorce, holding it together, and ‘I Built You A Tower’: “One of the most powerful things to say to people is, ‘You’re not alone’”
As the indie release their 11th album, frontman Ben Gibbard talks to NME about jumping on Anti- records, his love of Geese, what rock ‘n’ roll has lost over the last 20 years, why young people are facing such an uncertain future, and how “we’re all just raging against the dyin...
Why it matters: Death Cab For Cutie on divorce, holding it... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Iran says it has halted attacks on Israel after first exchange of fire since truce
Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.
Why it matters: Iran says it has halted attacks on Israel... demands attention beyond borders.
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TV Premiere Dates: 2026 Calendar
Wondering when your favorite shows are coming back and what new series you can look forward to? We’ve got you covered with the Den of Geek 2026 TV Premiere Dates Calendar, where we keep track of TV series premiere dates, return dates, and more for the year and beyond. We’ll c...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this reflects shifting cultural trends.
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Galaxy Z Fold 7 owners say battery life is much worse following latest updates
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a great foldable, but battery life has never really been its strong suit. Making matters worse, recent updates such as One UI 8.5 seem to have had a major impact on battery life. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this could change how developers build software.
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Half the world's reservoirs could be clogged up with dirt by 2060
Each decade the world is losing over 7 per cent of its freshwater storage capacity to sediment build-up, according to an analysis of over half a million reservoirs
The big picture: Half the world's reservoirs could be clogged up... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Astronomers discover the earliest known flickering quasar
A supermassive black hole lies at the heart of every galaxy, including the Milky Way. When a black hole is active, it pulls material in as a whirlpool of high-temperature gas and dust. As this cosmic material piles up and falls onto a black hole, it lights up its vicinity, rad...
Phys.org reports: Astronomers discover the earliest known flickering quasar — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Even the ultra-wealthy are having to shop in Walmart right now, CEO John Furner says: ‘We’re meeting more of them, they’re buying more’
Walmart CEO John Furner says wealthy customers are shopping at the budget grocery chain as high prices stretch family finances to a breaking point.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
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Congress moves toward approving $70 billion for ICE and CBP through Trump's presidency
The U.S. House is expected to vote this week on a $70 billion measure to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Control after delay.
The big picture: Congress moves toward approving $70 billion for ICE... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Secondary silylium ion drives one-pot ketone sulfonamidation, reaching 95% yields
A research team has developed a novel organocatalysis method based on a silylium Lewis acid. This technology employs an ion-pair catalyst combining a diethylsilylium ion with a weakly coordinating anion, enabling the direct installation of sulfonamide groups into functionalize...
Phys.org reports: Secondary silylium ion drives one-pot ketone sulfonamidation, reaching... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ Confirms Awkwafina As Chessy; Release Date & Trailer
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland has made it official. Actress, comedian and producer Awkwafina (The Farewell) has joined the cast as Chessy the Cat. Disney also unveiled a new teaser trailer for the latest installment of the successful Descendants franchise, which premieres Thu...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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NPR Hires Nadine Zylstra, Former YouTube and Pinterest Exec, as Chief Content Officer
Nadine Zylstra is trading her Pinterest vision board to try to get her head around the future of public media. The seasoned media exec most recently was Pinterest’s global head of programming and original content, and before that worked in top programming jobs at YouTube and S...
The big picture: NPR Hires Nadine Zylstra, Former YouTube and Pinterest... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham Get Physical in First Trailer for Action Comedy Series ‘Ride or Die’
Amazon Prime Video has dropped the explosive first trailer for the action comedy series “Ride or Die” starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham. As previously announced, all eight episodes will premiere on July 15 on Prime Video. It was originally announced in December 20...
The big picture: Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham Get Physical in First... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Paul Rudd Is Very Excited About the Knicks (and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’)
The universe was trying to send a message to Paul Rudd: Get the hell out of L.A. First came the earthquake, then the mugging, followed by five car accidents in the span of a week. It was the mid-‘90s, not terribly long after the release of “Clueless,” and Rudd had already been...
Variety reports: Paul Rudd Is Very Excited About the Knicks... — this is generating industry buzz.
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‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ Sets Release Date, First Trailer Sees Red and Chloe Squaring Off Against Maddox Hatter
Disney has unveiled a first-look teaser at the film “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,” along with announcing the movie’s premiere date. “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” will debut on July 16 on Disney Channel and stream the next day on Disney+. The original soundtrack will be a...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Edward Bluemel to Play Agatha Christie Detective Hercule Poirot in New BBC and BritBox Series
“My Lady Jane” star Edward Bluemel is taking on the iconic role of Detective Hercule Poirot in a new drama series from the BBC and BritBox. Titled “Hercule,” the six-part series follows the Belgian detective — made famous by Agatha Christie — as he solves his first-ever cases ...
Variety reports: Edward Bluemel to Play Agatha Christie Detective Hercule... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Ghostbusters: Night Shift Returns the Franchise To Animation, its Natural Home
For now four consecutive feature films, bustin’ has made audiences feel okay-to-bad. After the classic that is 1984’s Ghostbusters, the franchise has gone through multiple sequels and reboots, none of which have come close to recreating the magic of the first film. Conventiona...
The big picture: Ghostbusters: Night Shift Returns the Franchise To Animation,... — signals changes in media consumption.
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Zeca Pagodinho, Romário and Bebeto: Three Legends Talk Music, Soccer, Brazil & the Party
Billboard Brasil sat the singer-songwriter down with the legendary athletes.
The big picture: Zeca Pagodinho, Romário and Bebeto: Three Legends Talk... — could define this era of music.
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In New ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ Teaser Trailer, Red & Chloe Wonder: ‘What Have We Done?’
The fifth Descendants film, starring Kylie Cantrall & Malia Baker, arrives July 16 on Disney Channel & next day on Disney+.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
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U.S. Men’s Players Share ‘Global Soccer Guest DJs’ Playlists As Part of SiriusXM’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Coverage
Check out which artist's tunes U.S. teammates Miles Robinson, Mark McKenzie, Matt Turner, Max Arfsten and Matt Freese are playing.
Billboard reports: U.S. Men’s Players Share ‘Global Soccer Guest DJs’... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Sega wants Virtua Fighter Crossroads to be more than just another fighting game
Virtua Fighter Crossroads isn't an outright reboot of Sega's biggest fighting series.
The big picture: Sega wants Virtua Fighter Crossroads to be more... — could change how developers build software.
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Watch Duty Is Adding Flood Alerts to Its Wildfire App
The popular wildfire tracking app is adding flood monitoring to its platform. It’s the first new disaster alert on the service, with many more to come.
Why it matters: Watch Duty Is Adding Flood Alerts to Its... is one to watch for the industry.
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Don't miss Jupiter and Venus meet in a dazzling conjunction on June 9: Here's where and when to look
Jupiter and Venus meet in the western sky on June 9 — here's how to see it.
Space.com reports: Don't miss Jupiter and Venus meet in a... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Ride or Die trailer: Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham are BFFs (with an assassin twist)
Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham's action comedy series premieres July 15 on Prime Video.
Why it matters: Ride or Die trailer: Octavia Spencer and Hannah... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Marvel’s Blade Isn’t Dead, Despite Recent Rumblings – Report
After years in the shadows, concerns cropped up over the weekend when Marvel's Blade wasn't featured in the Xbox Games Showcase. The superhero game from Arkane Lyon was originally announced in 2023, but barely anything has been revealed since then. That led to speculation the ...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
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