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  1. Research identifies farming practices that improve irrigation efficiencyPhys.org
  2. New test certifies quantum measurements that simpler methods cannot mimicPhys.org
  3. SK hynix and TetraMem collaborate on experimental chip to bolster energy efficiency for edge AI devices — memristor-based in-memory SoC research leaves performance questions up in the airTom's Hardware
  4. Where to find the fallen tree and unblock the waterfall in Moonlight PeaksPC Gamer
  5. Sony 1000X The Collexion vs. Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: Both wow, but one is comfierZDNet
  6. SK Hynix opens at $170 on Nasdaq. Chairman tells CNBC 'demand is enormous'CNBC
  7. Cybercriminals Flock to Healthcare Businesses as Attacks SurgeDark Reading
  8. China is catching up to Elon Musk’s reusable rocketsTechCrunch
  9. YouTuber Ben Schneider Signs With CAA (Exclusive)Hollywood Reporter
  10. "Just too gay" - Robert Yang is battling censorship to launch a collection of his award-winning games on Steam and Itch, and it's completely freeEurogamer

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Research identifies farming practices that improve irrigation efficiency

Mississippi State scientists are building on two decades of irrigation research to identify production practices that help growers save water while improving crop yields.

Why it matters: Research identifies farming practices that improve irrigation efficiency challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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New test certifies quantum measurements that simpler methods cannot mimic

Proving that one quantum measurement is more powerful than another has long been difficult. Physicists from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Lund University and the University of Innsbruck have now developed and demonstrated a simple technique to certify that a certain cl...

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

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SK hynix and TetraMem collaborate on experimental chip to bolster energy efficiency for edge AI devices — memristor-based in-memory SoC research leaves performance questions up in the air

SK hynix, TetraMem, and the University of Southern California built a memristor-based in-memory computing system-on-chip for AI edge devices, achieving promising energy efficiency, but failed to demonstrate its full potential.

The big picture: SK hynix and TetraMem collaborate on experimental chip... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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Cybercriminals Flock to Healthcare Businesses as Attacks Surge

While cyberattacks against hospitals and clinics grew modestly in the first half of 2026, attacks on service providers and other healthcare businesses more than doubled.

Dark Reading reports: Cybercriminals Flock to Healthcare Businesses as Attacks Surge — this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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YouTuber Ben Schneider Signs With CAA (Exclusive)

The representation comes as the digital creator, also known as Reckless Ben, is embroiled in a viral and legal dispute with the Utah-based Lego resale company Bricks & Minifigs.

Hollywood Reporter reports: YouTuber Ben Schneider Signs With CAA (Exclusive) — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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"Just too gay" - Robert Yang is battling censorship to launch a collection of his award-winning games on Steam and Itch, and it's completely free

Robert Yang, the award-winning designer behind the likes of The Tearoom and Rinse and Repeat, is battling increasingly restrictive rules adopted by digital storefronts to launch an "ongoing re-remaster" compilation of his short experimental games. It's called Radiator Forever ...

The big picture: "Just too gay" - Robert Yang is battling... — is generating hype in the community.

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Tencent moves to buy majority stake in Manus after Beijing forced Meta to unwind its $2 billion deal

Tencent is in talks to buy a majority stake in AI agent startup Manus at the same $2 billion valuation, according to the Financial Times, after Beijing blocked Meta's acquisition. Tencent sees overlap with its own agent plans, including for WeChat. U.S. firm Benchmark is not e...

Why it matters: Tencent moves to buy majority stake in Manus... highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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Filmmakers Chike Ozah and Coodie Simmons Announce ‘Who Is Ernie Barnes?’ Documentary and Immersive Experience (EXCLUSIVE)

Filmmakers Chike Ozah and Coodie Simmons are bringing Ernie Barnes’ story to the big screen. Barnes was the first American professional athlete to achieve major recognition as a visual artist. Barnes played five seasons as an offensive lineman with the New York Titans, San Die...

Why it matters: Filmmakers Chike Ozah and Coodie Simmons Announce ‘Who... is generating industry buzz.

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Anthropic says it can read Claude's 'thoughts,' as detailed in new research paper — models observed to have a global workspace, revealing more of what makes LLMs tick

Anthropic has discovered an internal "J-space" for its Claude AI that displays similarities to human internal processing. While the AI developer anthropomorphizes it as thought, it may yet prove useful as a method of improving LLM honesty, oversight, and guardrails.

The big picture: Anthropic says it can read Claude's 'thoughts,' as... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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GTA 6 Preloading: Start Date And What To Know About Digital And Physical Copies

After years of development and multiple delays, Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is finally launching on November 19, and you can now actually preorder the game. The $80 game arrives on November 19, but you can actually preload it a week earlier, which is nice for the countless p...

GameSpot reports: GTA 6 Preloading: Start Date And What To... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Your Cat Is Being Nice? Think Again.

A new study finds that sometimes cats groom each other specifically to be annoying.

NY Times Science reports: Your Cat Is Being Nice? Think Again. — this opens new research frontiers.

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Trump Doubles Down on Refusal to Sign Housing Affordability Bill

While the law will go into effect without his signature, the president reiterated that he would not put his stamp on the landmark bill unless Republicans pass the SAVE Act

The big picture: Trump Doubles Down on Refusal to Sign Housing... — is making waves across platforms.

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Artificial hand reproduces human gestures using memory written into light-responsive polymers

Danqing Liu from Eindhoven University of Technology explores how interactions with digital systems can be improved through the sense of touch. To achieve this, she develops advanced liquid crystal polymers that respond to light. Her work has recently been published in two scie...

Phys.org reports: Artificial hand reproduces human gestures using memory written... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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High-status Iron Age burials reveal early links to Roman Empire

A large cemetery containing the lavishly adorned remains of unidentified high-status individuals dating from around 2,000 years ago has been uncovered by archaeologists from Archaeology South-East (UCL Institute of Archaeology). The completed excavations near Chelmsford, Essex...

Why it matters: High-status Iron Age burials reveal early links to... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Police suspects Dutch hackers were involved in Odido breach

The Dutch National Police (Politie) says it has found "strong indications" that Dutch hackers have been involved in a February breach at the telecommunications provider Odido. [...]

Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this is a wake-up call for digital security.

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Dengue Fever, Rains Be Damned: ‘We Can’t Wait to Go Back,’ Say ‘The Whistler’ Producers on Shooting in Colombia

For Margaret Miller and Trevor O’Neil of Nashville-based Hideout Pictures, producers of the horror thriller “The Whistler,” they’ve been scouring their slate to go back and shoot in Colombia as soon as they can. “The Whistler,” was their very first overseas location shoot and ...

Variety reports: Dengue Fever, Rains Be Damned: ‘We Can’t Wait... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Netflix among many companies showing interest in acquiring Letterboxd: report

Letterboxd, the popular hybrid movie tracking and social media app, is exploring a sale. A new report this week from Matt Belloni at Puck outlines the many companies that have shown interest in acquiring the service, including Netflix, Sony Pictures, and more.

The big picture: Netflix among many companies showing interest in acquiring... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Netflix is turning into YouTube

Netflix has shows and movies. And video games. And live sports. And podcasts. And also, apparently, YouTube videos? For a company that used to seem like the next big thing in TV, it all feels a little frenetic, and maybe a tad desperate. For a company that sees sleep as its pr...

The big picture: Netflix is turning into YouTube — reshapes the tech landscape.

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Disney+ is considering a free streaming tier, report says

The launch of free content would allow Disney+ to better compete with free services like YouTube and Tubi, which are capturing a growing share of consumers’ viewing time.

TechCrunch reports: Disney+ is considering a free streaming tier, report... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Intel's midrange Core Ultra 5 245K is down to its lowest price ever at just $179 on Amazon — save up to 42% on a solid gaming CPU with 14 cores and PCIe 5.0 support

Intel's forgotten 14-core SKU from last year has received a sizable discount on Amazon, making it one of the best value propositions in CPUs right now. It performs amicably in gaming and professional tasks thanks to its 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores that can clock up to 5.2 GHz.

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

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Progress urges ShareFile admins to shut down servers over “credible” threat

Progress Software is emailing ShareFile customers who use Storage Zone Controllers to immediately shut down their servers after identifying what it describes as a "credible external security threat" targeting the on-premises secure file-sharing software. [...]

Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Report shows declining gun homicides, record gun suicides in 2024

Nearly 45,000 people in the U.S. died by gun violence in 2024—one person every 12 minutes, on average—and an all-time high of 27,593 died by firearm suicide, according to the latest annual firearm mortality report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the...

Phys.org reports: Report shows declining gun homicides, record gun suicides... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Researchers discover genetic secrets of mung bean crops

Researchers at the Center for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI) have made a significant contribution to a landmark study, uncovering tens of thousands of previously hidden structural variations influencing agriculturally important traits in the mung bean. The study, published to...

The big picture: Researchers discover genetic secrets of mung bean crops — advances our understanding of the world.

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Everything We Know About Netflix’s ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Season 2 So Far

Folks who have already binged the first season of Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie reimagining, do not worry, for Season 2 is on the way. Renewed very early before Season 1 launched July 9, Season 2 has been in production this summer on top of the cast and creatives doing...

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

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Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone for a hacked flip phone

Dumb Co sells flip phones that sync to your smartphone, bridging the infinite connectivity of the iPhone and the unrealistic limitations of an early 2000s relic.

The big picture: Dumb Co dared me to trade my iPhone... — could change how developers build software.

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Capcom explains why Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection uses RE Engine

The developers behind Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection has provided some insight into the reason for using RE Engine for the release. RE Engine is powering Capcom’s big games these days. It’s behind the likes of Pragmata, Resident Evil Requiem, and much more. Even Mega Ma...

Why it matters: Capcom explains why Mega Man Star Force Legacy... may set a new standard for the genre.

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Evil Dead Burn Proves That the Franchise Needs More Comedy

This article contains full spoilers for Evil Dead Burn. About halfway through Evil Dead Burn, Bruce Campbell finally makes an appearance. No, he’s not there in person, nor does he seem to be playing Ashley Williams, the put-upon protagonist of the first three Evil Dead films. ...

The big picture: Evil Dead Burn Proves That the Franchise Needs... — signals changes in media consumption.

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How can you help wildlife during hot weather?

Sophia Herod has some tips for helping animals that might visit your garden or neighbourhood.

The big picture: How can you help wildlife during hot weather? — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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NASA space telescope maps magnetic fields of 'Lighthouse' pulsar

For the first time, scientists have used NASA's IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) to directly measure the magnetic fields of PSR J1101−6101, a pulsar located within what is often referred to as the Lighthouse Nebula. The results provide new insight into the structure o...

The big picture: NASA space telescope maps magnetic fields of 'Lighthouse'... — opens new research frontiers.

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Report finds the justice system in England and Wales is failing to meet people's needs

The justice system in England and Wales is failing to meet people's needs, with cuts to legal aid forming part of a wider pattern of declining investment and support, warns a new UCL–led report. The findings present a stark picture of a system under strain, with austerity and ...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.

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‘Little House on the Prairie’ Showrunner on the Spirit of the Netflix Adaptation and Its Parallels With ‘The Boys’: “America Is a Myth-Maker”

With Laura Ingalls Wilder's tale of survival on the American frontier continuing to resonate — and spur debates — with audiences over the years, Rebecca Sonnenshine is ready to offer her take on the classic and details her series rollout plan: "We're gonna go book by book."

Why it matters: ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Showrunner on the... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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What went wrong with OnePlus? [Video]

From a darling of the early Android era to a husk on the brink of becoming completely irrelevant, just what went wrong for OnePlus?

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Smart Home Diary: Sometimes the smart thing is to live with dumb switches

I think if we are honest with ourselves, most of us would admit that smart home tech falls into one of two categories. First, there is the genuinely useful. Second, there’s the stuff we do just because we can, and it is to some degree cool. I think I’ve now discovered a third ...

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.

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How to watch Spain vs. Belgium online for free

How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Spain vs. Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Why it matters: How to watch Spain vs. Belgium online for... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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‘Top Boy’ Star Micheal Ward Found Not Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault

Micheal Ward, the BAFTA-winning British star of “Top Boy” and “Eddington,” has been found not guilty of rape and sexual assault in a London court. The 28-year-old was accused of raping a woman in the back of a car after meeting her outside a New Year’s party in London in Janua...

The big picture: ‘Top Boy’ Star Micheal Ward Found Not Guilty... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Rockstar have stayed mum on GTA 6 multiplayer, but they might be hedging their bets with a new GTA Online heist that boasts a "unique new level of replayability"

Multiplayer crime sandbox and massive money sink GTA Online is getting its first new heist mission in a little while next week, with balaclavas set to be donned on July 14th. The target of this shady op's is the art gallery dubbed the Kortz Center, which you might remember as ...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Rockstar have stayed mum on GTA 6 multiplayer,... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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As Xbox and PlayStation flounder, Steam is reportedly having another record year

Valve's PC storefront Steam continues to go from strength to strength. In the first half of 2026, it recorded its highest-ever results, generating an enormous $11.1bn in revenue, which is more than it made during the game-heavy end of last year, and considerably more than it m...

Eurogamer reports: As Xbox and PlayStation flounder, Steam is reportedly... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Deals: Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, rare Logitech MX Master 4 deal, Bose speaker $150 off, Anker chargers, more

Alongside the Amazon Anker summer sale loaded with chargers and accessories from $8, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to land a pair of SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker and the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones at $80 off. Head below for a closer look at the de...

9to5Google reports: Deals: Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, rare Logitech MX... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Hackers exploit critical auth bypass in Gitea Docker image

Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the official Docker image for the Gitea self-hosted Git service that allows attackers to impersonate any user, including administrators. [...]

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

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Xbox Is Teasing Something Big For Next Week Amid Disc-To-Digital Rumors

The future is looking increasingly digital for next-gen video game consoles, but one method that might ease the transition is a disc-to-digital service that allows users to bring their libraries with them. While there is speculation that this feature will launch around the tim...

The big picture: Xbox Is Teasing Something Big For Next Week... — could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Billy Corgan Is “Really Impressed” by Sphere Artists, Says “Pumpkins Could Put on a Show that Nobody Else Would”

"With that level of production, it would be like a goth winter in there and I think we're probably the only band that could pull that off at that level." Billy Corgan Is “Really Impressed” by Sphere Artists, Says “Pumpkins Could Put on a Show that Nobody Else Would” Ben Kaye

Why it matters: Billy Corgan Is “Really Impressed” by Sphere Artists,... is making waves across platforms.

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‘Star Trek’ Sets 60th Anniversary & ‘Strange New Worlds’ Comic-Con Hall H Panels, Fan Screening, Activations (EXCLUSIVE)

“Star Trek” is back for San Diego Comic-Con with multiple panels, fan activations, and more. Variety has learned exclusively that Paramount+ and CBS Studios are bringing the cast and creative team of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” to Hall H on July 25 at 12:30pm PT for a pane...

Why it matters: ‘Star Trek’ Sets 60th Anniversary & ‘Strange New... is generating industry buzz.

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Asus ZenBook A16 review

The latest Snapdragon chip in a thin and light shell.

Why it matters: Asus ZenBook A16 review signals what players want next.

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Larry David, Colin Jost and Stephen Curry Among Stars Competing in the American Century Championship — Here’s How to Watch Online

Larry David, Colin Jost, Miles Teller, Stephen Curry, Jason Kelce and Charles Barkley are just a few of the stars competing in this year’s American Century Championship — the annual celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Now in its 37th year, the tournament w...

Why it matters: Larry David, Colin Jost and Stephen Curry Among... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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As national drought deepens, a new AI model helps balance water demands

As drought strains water supplies across much of the United States, Virginia Tech researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to help policymakers manage growing competition between agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing. Feras Batarseh, asso...

Phys.org reports: As national drought deepens, a new AI model... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Genomic study of the Asian house shrew reveals a complex history of Indo-Pacific trade and human migration

Sometimes mistaken for a strange-looking mouse with a long, pointed snout, the Asian house shrew is a small, furry animal known for its musky odor. It's usually found lurking near homes and farms, ports and cities, across Southeast Asia, East Africa, southern Japan and islands...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.

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Deals: AirPods, Apple Watch Ultra 3 $140 off, M5 MacBook Air, Bose speakers $150 off, Anker chargers, more

Joining the Amazon Anker summer sale loaded with MagSafe gear, chargers, and accessories from $8, as well as the ongoing AirPods 4 deal at nearly 25% off, we have some additional deals to scope out today as well. This Apple Watch Ultra 3 model is nearly $140 off, here are the ...

The big picture: Deals: AirPods, Apple Watch Ultra 3 $140 off,... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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Cathy Payne to Lead Banijay’s Combined Distribution Arm Following All3Media Merger as Louise Pedersen Steps Down

Banijay Entertainment has named Cathy Payne to lead its combined global distribution business following the completion of its $8 billion merger with All3Media, while All3Media International CEO Louise Pedersen is stepping down. Payne, who currently serves as CEO of Banijay Rig...

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

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‘Obsession’ Sets Mid-July Streaming Date On Peacock

Curry Barker’s surprise $400M global grossing romance horror Obsession has set a streaming date on Peacock of July 17. That’s a 63-day theatrical window to streaming. Focus Features, as we told you, acquired North American and certain foreign on the movie out of TIFF Midnight ...

Why it matters: ‘Obsession’ Sets Mid-July Streaming Date On Peacock signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Disney Plus is reportedly looking into a free streaming tier

Disney Plus is considering making some of its content free to watch, according to a report from Business Insider. A source tells the outlet that Adam Smith, Disney's chief product and technology officer, mentioned a free streaming tier during the company's town hall on Thursda...

Why it matters: Disney Plus is reportedly looking into a free... is one to watch for the industry.

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Money launderer accused of stealing seized crypto while in prison

A Bulgarian national has been charged with stealing $290,000 in government-seized cryptocurrency while serving 121 months in prison for helping launder millions stolen from American fraud victims. [...]

The big picture: Money launderer accused of stealing seized crypto while... — is a wake-up call for digital security.

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New Jurassic dinosaur species identified in Thailand from a single bone

A new study published in Scientific Reports describes the identification of a new species of long-necked dinosaur found in the Phu Kradung Formation in Thailand. The team calls the dinosaur Uragasaurus kalasinensis and says it is the first formally named mamenchisaurid dinosau...

Phys.org reports: New Jurassic dinosaur species identified in Thailand from... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Gina Prince-Bythewood and Thuso Mbedu to Preview ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

“Children of Blood and Bone” filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood and star Thuso Mbedu will preview the fantasy epic on opening night of the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. Exclusive footage from the Paramount Pictures film — set in the fictional mystical kingdom ...

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

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These are my favorite new Messages features in iOS 27 [Video]

If you were to just look at the Messages app in iOS 27, you might not think much has changed, but that is far from the truth. Under the hood, Apple has completely revamped the Messages experience, making it faster, smarter, and much less frustrating. From simple little setting...

The big picture: These are my favorite new Messages features in... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files

The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.

BBC Science reports: Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Steam sales reportedly topped $11 billion during H1 2026 due to shifting trends — staggering growth driven by influx of Chinese players and booming legacy catalogues

Steam made an estimated $11.1 billion in revenue in the first six months of 2026, according to estimates from research firm Alinea Analytics. That's more than it did in the entire pandemic-ridden year of 2020. In fact, even last year's holiday season made 8% less money than H1...

Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Game Pass Gets A Few Freebies For This Weekend Only, Including One Where You’re A Teddy Bear Fighting Nightmares Come To Life

The weekend is here, and if you're looking for something new to play on Xbox but don't want to spend any money, you're in luck. The Free Play Days promotion is back this weekend, with three games offered up for the low, low price of $0, or at least nothing beyond the price of ...

Why it matters: Game Pass Gets A Few Freebies For This... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Study links newspaper closures to distorted crime reporting

Local newspapers serve as a vital check on public institutions, including law enforcement, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management. Published in the American Journal of Criminal Justice, the study examines the societal cost of the ongoing ...

Why it matters: Study links newspaper closures to distorted crime reporting opens new research frontiers.

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New model maps solar storms across 1 million miles around Earth

A team at the Applied Physics Lab is working to understand the complex science behind predicting invisible threats that can quickly cripple electric grid infrastructure on Earth.

Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Madison Square Garden Denies Report Alleging Celebrity “Risk” List

A spokesperson for MSG called WIRED's report "inaccurate and false" and said it is "pursuing legal remedies." Madison Square Garden Denies Report Alleging Celebrity “Risk” List Alex Young

Consequence of Sound reports: Madison Square Garden Denies Report Alleging Celebrity “Risk”... — this could define this era of music.

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Box Office: ‘Moana’ Sets Sail With $4.5 Million in Thursday Previews

Disney’s “Moana” is setting sail at the box office once again.  The beloved 2016 animated musical is the latest Disney film to get the live-action treatment. The new take on the film, starring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the buff god Ma...

The big picture: Box Office: ‘Moana’ Sets Sail With $4.5 Million... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) Review: Stunning Mini‑LED, serious muscle, and a few missed steps

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 pairs an 18-inch mini-LED display with cutting-edge components, but omissions like PCIe 5.0 storage and dual-channel RAM —plus slightly weaker performance than Razer’s Blade 18 —keep it from taking top honors.

The big picture: Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) Review: Stunning... — could change how developers build software.

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Anker’s 3-in-1 Qi2.2 charging station is $95 off

If you’re looking to declutter your nightstand and quickly charge up to three of your most-used gadgets, Anker’s Prime Wireless Charging Station is an easy way to do both. The station has spots for your MagSafe-ready iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, and right now it’s down to...

The big picture: Anker’s 3-in-1 Qi2.2 charging station is $95 off — could change how developers build software.

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‘Moana’ Makes Box Office Launch With $4.5M in Previews

Disney's Dwayne Johnson-led live-action reimagining opens this weekend, as does Warner Bros.' horror offering 'Evil Dead Burn.'

The big picture: ‘Moana’ Makes Box Office Launch With $4.5M in... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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On Foreign Tongues, The Rolling Stones Continue Their Decades-Long Victory Lap, For Better and Worse: Review

Marking their quickest turnaround between albums in the 21st century, it's not surprising that Foreign Tongues comes across like Hackney Diamonds Part Two. On Foreign Tongues, The Rolling Stones Continue Their Decades-Long Victory Lap, For Better and Worse: Review Jonah Krueger

Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.

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Virtual tutoring: What started as a pandemic phenomenon has evolved from a temporary fix to an educational fixture

When Amanda Neitzel first evaluated a live virtual reading-tutoring program called AirReading two years ago, she found what most educators would have predicted: modest results. One semester of live video tutoring nudged struggling early readers forward by roughly a month's wor...

The big picture: Virtual tutoring: What started as a pandemic phenomenon... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Could exoplanets locked in eternal day and endless night support life?

Ever so slightly bigger than Earth, the exoplanet LHS 3844b orbits its parent star, LHS 3844, a red dwarf 48.5 light-years from our solar system. Its rotational speed mirrors its orbital speed. The result? One side of LHS 3844b is perpetually bathed in scorching sunlight, lock...

Why it matters: Could exoplanets locked in eternal day and endless... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Tencent is reportedly in talks to acquire Manus from Meta, following Beijing intervention — company expects to remain independent of Chinese tech giant

Tencent is in talks with Manus and other investors to raise the $2 billion needed to buy back the startup from Meta. Beijing ordered the two companies to unwind the deal six months after the surprise announcement of its purchase.

Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Simone Nathan’s New Zealand Comedy ‘Kid Sister’ Lands at ChaiFlicks in Deal With Seven.One Studios International (EXCLUSIVE)

ChaiFlicks has acquired exclusive SVOD rights in the U.S., U.K. and Australia to both seasons of “Kid Sister,” the hit comedy series from Seven.One Studios International. The show will debut on ChaiFlicks this fall. “Kid Sister” was created, written and executive produced by S...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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From ‘Dead by Daylight’ Game to ‘Crystal Lake’ TV Series, How Horror Inc. Plans to Keep Reviving Jason Voorhees: ‘This Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg’

With the amount of new “Friday the 13th”-themed film, TV and gaming content coming out this year and a wave of new Jason Voorhees merch popping up, a casual horror fan would be forgiven for thinking a big anniversary is afoot. However, the Jason Universe actually celebrated it...

Variety reports: From ‘Dead by Daylight’ Game to ‘Crystal Lake’... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3’s New Transformations Look Nerfed, But That’s Not The Full Story

Bandai Namco dropped the first gameplay reveal for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 this week, showcasing one of the game's missions and new key combat features. While the core beat-'em-up gameplay has been retained from the previous games, it's the approach to transformations in Xenov...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.

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