In a blog post, Valve explained its new randomized reservation systems, new tactics to stop scalpers, and why it has limited inventory.
The big picture: Valve opens Steam Machine reservations — details $1,049... — could change how developers build software.
Valve's Steam Machine is nice box to play PC games on your TV, and is well-designed. But you're not getting the latest hardware, despite a starting price above $1,000.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Google says it’s saving files and media uploaded during searches in user search history to train AI and improve the experience after announcing the change last month. Search history will include pictures, screenshots taken with Circle to Search, and audio files used in voice s...
9to5Google reports: New Google Search setting saves images and audio... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Backstage at Governors Ball, the rising pop star also talked about songs by Portishead and Turnstile (and herself) for Rolling Stone’s Song Shuffle series
The big picture: Slayyyter Gets Pumped at the Gym By Blasting... — taps into a cultural moment.
If you own an RX 7000 series GPU, you can update your graphics driver today and enjoy native FSR 4.1 in over 300 games thanks to INT8 fallback.
Tom's Hardware reports: AMD brings official FSR 4.1 support to RX... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Warner Bros is in talks to get the rights so that they can make another animated Powerpuff Girls movie based on the hit Cartoon Network series. This was first teased during an animation segment at CinemaCon, then apparently teased again at Annecy today in the Warner reel. Cra...
Deadline reports: Warner Bros In Talks For Rights To ‘Powerpuff... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The “Are We There Yet?” family comedy franchise continues with stars Ice Cube and Nia Long reuniting for a third film, titled “Are They Gone Yet?” The threequel is in early development after being acquired by Skydance Sports. The original film saw Ice Cube star as Nick, a ladi...
Variety reports: Ice Cube and Nia Long Reunite for ‘Are... — this is generating industry buzz.
Tamsin Egerton (“Love, Rosie,” “St. Trinian’s”) and Trevor Eve (“A Discovery of Witches) are set to star in “The Golden Valley,” a half-hour comedy drama series. The show, created by Jack Eve, centers on the eccentric and tony Sterling family as they face losing the family far...
Why it matters: Comedy Drama ‘The Golden Valley’ in Development With... could reshape the box office conversation.
Reflection AI will pay $150 million a month beginning July 1, 2026 through 2029 for immediate access to Nvidia's latest GB300 AI chips and supporting hardware across SpaceX's Colossus 2 data center near Memphis, Tennessee.
TechCrunch reports: SpaceX inks compute deal with Reflection AI, an... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The comments come via a livestream in which Larkin also discussed the realities of professional gigging drummers. Shannon Larkin Rejects Claims That New Godsmack Drummer Mike Mangini Is “Overqualified” Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
LIVE: Prime Day 2026 early deals are here. Follow our live blog for real-time tracking on the lowest prices for 4K TVs, M5 MacBooks, Samsung devices, SSDs, and more tech.
The big picture: June Prime Day live blog 2026: We're tracking... — is one to watch for the industry.
The Meta CEO is seen as next to join the Tesla and SpaceX CEO. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is seen as the second-most-likely.
CNBC reports: Can anyone join Musk in the trillionaire club?... — this may shift market dynamics.
The sci-fi comedy hits theaters on October 23rd. Jenna Ortega Is on Sale in First Trailer for Klara and the Sun: Watch Liz Shannon Miller
The big picture: Jenna Ortega Is on Sale in First Trailer... — is making waves across platforms.
Madonna revealed to Interview magazine that a falling out with Universal Pictures is the reason her movie biopic never went into production. The studio won a multi-studio auction in 2021 to make a film about Madonna’s life, with the pop icon on board to co-write and direct the...
The big picture: Madonna Says a ‘Falling Out’ With Universal Pictures... — is generating industry buzz.
The heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days across central and western Europe.
The big picture: Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and... — demands attention beyond borders.
The T-shirt is yellow, 100% cotton and meant for "everyday wear." Across the front, it declares in italic script, "I'm too pretty to do math."
Why it matters: 'Too pretty to do math'? Here's the real... opens new research frontiers.
Many languages recycle words, giving them different meanings. For example, in English, "run" can mean to move quickly but also to manage something, like "run a company." In Spanish, "lengua" is both the word for tongue and language, as in "la lengua española." This type of wor...
Phys.org reports: How languages recycle parts of words to avoid... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Target Chair Brian Cornell built the retailer into a $100 billion-plus giant, but recent struggles and underperformance have fueled investor calls for change.
The big picture: 'Reward for failure': Investor support for Target Chair... — hints at where the money is moving.
Smart ring maker RingConn's marketing copy says Lord of the Rings' "enduring narrative highlights a simple but powerful idea: that meaningful transformation often begins with the choices we make each day. RingConn embraces a similar philosophy, believing that lasting change be...
The Verge reports: RingConn’s Lord of the Rings promotion assumes smart... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
PC component bundles are one of the few ways to still build a PC at a reasonable price. Here are some of the best deals, and why bundles are so popular.
Why it matters: The secret to building a PC during the... is one to watch for the industry.
AMD is officially launching FSR Upscaling 4.1 for Radeon RX 7000-series GPUs today. The update means that computers with those older graphics cards, which use the RDNA 3 graphics architecture, will be able to see improvements like better image quality and smoother gameplay in ...
The Verge reports: AMD releases FSR 4.1 upscaling for older graphics... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Microsoft is building a roughly 2-gigawatt data center campus in Pecos, Texas, one of the biggest single capacity adds in its history. In an open letter, the company promises stable power prices and minimal water use, directly addressing the local backlash that has killed doze...
Why it matters: Microsoft is building a 2-gigawatt data center in... pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
The singer specifically called out Diplo and the generative AI platform Suno for exploiting artists
Rolling Stone reports: SZA Urges Black Musicians to Reject AI After... — this is making waves across platforms.
We found 17 early Prime Day Lego deals, with popular Fortnite, NASA, and Botanicals sets on sale at Amazon.
Bottom line from Mashable: this is one to watch for the industry.
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
BBC World reports: Kenya minister found in contempt of court over... — this affects international relations.
When he's not on the field, Kyle Ross leads the Oklahoma group Keyland. He even mans the merch table
Why it matters: This High-School Football Coach Is Fronting a Red... taps into a cultural moment.
Amazon is launching dedicated Creator Hub to Fire TV this summer, creating a new section for videos and podcasts from digital creators to expand beyond social media and into connected TV. The feature was announced on Monday morning during Cannes Lions aboard Amazon’s swanky ya...
The big picture: Amazon Kicks Off Creator Hub to Fire TV... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Out of 600 submissions from around the world, 15 finalists have been chosen for honors that recognize the next generation of film, games and immersive storytellers.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
EXCLUSIVE: HBO has set its directing team for Season 2 of Task, and all are women. Georgi Banks-Davies (I Hate Suzie), Clare Kilner (House of the Dragon) and Kitty Green (The Assistant) will join returning director and executive producer Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Task, The G...
The big picture: HBO’s ‘Task’ Sets All-Women Directing Team For Season... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Apple Watch Series 11 arrived last year with a full suite of health-tracking features and an extended battery life. It's on sale one day before Prime Day.
ZDNet reports: This is the smartwatch most iPhone users should... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
A Gabby’s Dollhouse-inspired competition series is coming to Netflix. Hosted by Laila Lockhart Kraner, who voiced Gabby in the series and portrayed the character in the live-action movie, follows talented young baker-and-maker duos as they compete in whimsical baking and craft...
Why it matters: ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Competition Series Ordered By Netflix reflects evolving audience tastes.
Samsung's flagship 990 Pro SSD just got slashed to a near-record low price for Prime Day. Here's what to know.
The big picture: Amazon just dropped the price of this 2TB... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Child care can be expensive for both parents and their employers. Yet existing tax incentives to help defray those costs may go unused, a new report finds.
Why it matters: Child care tax breaks can save families and... reflects a broader economic trend.
The artist instead channeled her creative energies into the upcoming new album Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II. Madonna’s Biopic Fell Through Because It Needed a “Big Budget” for Her “Huge Life” Liz Shannon Miller
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
There is strong evidence that transitioning from animal to more plant-based diets could improve human and planetary health, but progress has been slow. This is partly due to a misunderstanding of what drives the behavior of individuals and organizations alike.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang, the universe was a dark and simple place. There were no galaxies like the Milky Way, no planets, and no heavy elements such as carbon or oxygen. Instead, vast clouds of primordial hydrogen and helium drifted through space, s...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Both chambers of Congress are expected to advance a sprawling housing package this week that's aimed at creating more supply and making homes more affordable.
The big picture: Senate poised to advance housing bill to limit... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Google parent Alphabet has seen consecutive high-profile artificial intelligence researchers leave.
Why it matters: Alphabet paces for worst day in a year... hints at where the money is moving.
"The Fed was willing to look through the tariffs, but it is losing patience after the latest round of supply shocks."
Fortune reports: The Fed is fed up with inflation and... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The Central Park music series celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
Why it matters: SummerStage Founder Joe Killian Talks 40 Years of... is making waves across platforms.
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of four vulnerabilities in Dify, an open-source agentic workflow platform with more than 146,000 GitHub stars, that could allow attackers to stealthily read artificial intelligence (AI) conversions from other customers' applicat...
Bottom line from The Hacker News: this should prompt a review of your own security.
Attackers are using multiple online channels — including GitHub, YouTube, and VirusTotal — to build an illusion of trust to spread a cross-platform clipboard hijacker.
Why it matters: Crypto Heist Fueled by Elaborate Fake Reputation-Boosting Campaign should prompt a review of your own security.
Iranian supertankers have switched on their transponders, after going dark during the war, as they depart the Persian Gulf loaded with oil.
CNBC reports: Treasury Department authorizes Iranian oil sales through August — this reflects a broader economic trend.
The first trailer for Taika Waititi’s dystopian sci-fi film “Klara and the Sun,” featuring stars Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams and Natasha Lyonne, has been released. The film is based on the eponymous New York Times bestseller by Kazuo Ishiguro and follows the story of Klara (Ortega...
The big picture: ‘Klara and the Sun’ Trailer: Jenna Ortega Is... — is generating industry buzz.
Microsoft's embrace of natural gas shows a willingness to invest in fossil fuels to meet the power demand needed in its data centers.
CNBC reports: Chevron to fuel massive Microsoft data center in... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Here’s your first look at the new 4K uncensored restoration of Ken Russell’s The Devils. Warner Bros.’s new boutique label, Clockwork, will release the film in cinemas on October 16. The release will be the first time Russell’s complete version of The Devils will screen in ci...
The big picture: ‘Ken Russell’s The Devils’ Teaser: Long-Censored Feature Set... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
We should have all guessed that Woot might improve on its $15 off sale from last week on the Nintendo Switch 2. Now that Prime Day is upon us, the online seller is now offering the base console for $419.99 when you use the code CHEAPSWITCH2 at checkout. You can save $50 if you...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale ahead of Prime Day. Get it for $499 ($300 off!) at Amazon.
Why it matters: The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is at its... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Some $75 million of the tech giant's funding will be used to develop tools for A24’s filmmakers
Hollywood Reporter reports: A24 and Google DeepMind to Form an AI... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Langley's "Dandelion Tour" will now continue through October 2026. Ella Langley Announces New US Tour Dates Paolo Ragusa
The big picture: Ella Langley Announces New US Tour Dates — could define this era of music.
About a third of France was under a “red alert” on Sunday for heat, and high temperatures reached 104 F in some areas, in a country where air conditioning isn’t widespread. The forecast for Monday is even hotter.
Why it matters: Europe’s current heat wave is so bad the... reflects a broader economic trend.
The expanded edition features the previously unreleased bonus tracks "The Size" and "The Tournament." Yasiin Bey Announces Deluxe Vinyl Reissue of The Ecstatic Eddie Fu
The big picture: Yasiin Bey Announces Deluxe Vinyl Reissue of The... — could define this era of music.
Researchers are constantly sifting through new spectral data gathered by powerful telescopes, like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Most of the time, when they identify spectral features—specific absorption or emission lines from different types of light gathered from a ...
Phys.org reports: Titan and Pluto exhibit the same mysterious spectral... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Images of families displaced by floods, prolonged droughts or extreme storms have become a distressingly regular feature of the daily news. As the impact of climate change intensifies, so does concern over its effects on human mobility. Ongoing changes to the world's climate n...
Phys.org reports: Does climate change lead to more migration? Here's... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The best rival sales to Amazon Prime Day in 2026, including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot, Ulta, and more.
Bottom line from Mashable: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
A competition series inspired by the world of “Gabby’s Dollhouse” is coming to Netflix. Hosted by Laila Lockhart Kraner, who played Gabby in the “Gabby’s Dollhouse” movie (and reprises the role here), the show follows young baker-and-maker duos as they compete in baking and cr...
The big picture: ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Competition Show Coming to Netflix — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Carly Rae Jepsen has announced a 24-track double album titled “Day and Night,” releasing September 18 via Interscope Records. The album will be divided into “Day” and “Night” sections, each of which will have 12 songs. According to a release, “Day” is “organic and raw, with li...
Variety reports: Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Double Album ‘Day and... — this is generating industry buzz.
EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor Akaash Singh for global representation in all areas, with an eye toward expanding his footprint across live touring, media, filmed entertainment, brand partnerships, ventures, podcasting, and digital. As a stand-...
Deadline reports: Comedian Akaash Singh Signs With UTA — this could reshape the box office conversation.
One of the most controversial films of all time returns to theaters this fall, courtesy of Warner Bros.' new specialty outfit Clockwork.
Why it matters: ‘Ken Russell’s The Devils’ Restoration Trailer: The Heretical... could reshape the box office conversation.
Two insurgent Democrats say the most powerful financial office in New York has been mismanaging your money — and not to vote for the other guy.
Why it matters: Meet the 2 men putting New York’s $300... reflects a broader economic trend.
Prime Day is almost here, and I've found the best headphone deals - many of which are recent, flagship releases from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this could change how developers build software.
The musician had shared his plans for the fund, which is outlined in his will, in an interview two months ago.
Why it matters: Oliver Tree’s Legacy Continues With New Grant for... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
With the catchiest producer tag in hip-hop, the late producer spent his final years building foundations beyond the genre
Rolling Stone reports: Tay Keith Was an Architect of Modern Hip-Hop... — this could define this era of music.
A rally following the company's record breaking IPO on June 12 has cooled, with stock dropping the past two full days of trading.
The big picture: SpaceX stock falls 9%, pacing for third-straight day... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Google is working on a new feature called “Audio Memory” for Pixel phones that will “keep track of what you hear throughout your day.”
9to5Google reports: Google preps Pixel ‘Audio Memory’ that ambiently tracks... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup are heading to the big screen. A new “Powerpuff Girls” movie is in development at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, the company shared Monday at Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which is currently talking place in France. Sources at t...
The big picture: ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Animated Movie in Development at Warner... — could reshape the box office conversation.
The project has been in the works since 2020 and was set to star Julia Garner The post Madonna says her biopic was scrapped due to cost: “I’ve had a huge life, so I needed a big budget” appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Madonna says her biopic was scrapped due to... — this could define this era of music.
Clive Davis, the Grammy-winning music mogul who founded Arista Records, discovered and mentored Whitney Houston and specialized in resurrecting the careers of artists many considered past their peak, died Monday at his New York City home. He was 94. A five-time Grammy winner D...
Deadline reports: Clive Davis Dies: Music Biz Icon Who Discovered... — this is generating industry buzz.
Just how far in advance was God of War Laufey planned by its developer, Sony Santa Monica Studio? Almost a decade ago, as actress Deborah Ann Woll--who provided the motion capture and voice acting for the game's protagonist, Faye--recently spoke about how she first heard about...
Why it matters: God Of War Has Been Building Toward Laufey... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Android 17 is officially available for a number of Google Pixel devices now that it’s out of beta. With that, some are reporting a strange bug that essentially breaks the Google Pixel’s ability to recognize scrolling touch input.
The big picture: Some Pixel users report touch input issues after... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Folding ChatGPT and Codex into a single platform is about winning over customers, and investors.
Fortune reports: OpenAI’s new ‘super app’ boss hopes to persuade... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The drummer is missing shows through July 4th to allow his hand to heal following an injury. Charlie Benante Sitting Out Anthrax Shows for Two Weeks Due to Injury Langdon Hickman
Consequence of Sound reports: Charlie Benante Sitting Out Anthrax Shows for Two... — this is making waves across platforms.
Clive Davis, the executive who steered Columbia, Arista and J Records to the pinnacle of the pop music business, died Monday at his Manhattan home, Variety has confirmed. He was 94. Befitting a dramatic 50-year career that accounted for the sale of millions of records, Davis’ ...
The big picture: Clive Davis, Grammy-Winning Record Producer and Music Executive,... — is generating industry buzz.
Actor Deborah Ann Woll, who plays the main character Laufey AKA Faye in God of War Laufey, has further discussed the game and its story. The previous God of War games featured Kratos in the lead role, but Laufey focuses on Faye's story. Woll said in an interview that it feels ...
GameSpot reports: God Of War Laufey Actor Says The Game’s... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Google is investing $75 million into the privately owned movie studio A24 for AI-based research, according to sources speaking to The Wall Street Journal. A24 is the film studio making the Elden Ring movie from director Alex Garland. It's also behind the upcoming Death Strandi...
GameSpot reports: Elden Ring, Death Stranding Movie Studio Gets $75... — this signals what players want next.
Keir Starmer’s exit puts Andy Burnham, gilts, sterling and the next U.K. chancellor in focus for investors.
CNBC reports: Who is Andy Burnham? And 4 other things... — this may shift market dynamics.
He signed Janis Joplin to kickstart his career, made Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston household names and carried Carlos Santana and Aretha Franklin to newfound fame.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The early Amazon Prime Day deals have been updated with loads of new price drops, and today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Best Buy’s massive Tech Fest Prime Day sale as well as the up to $650 off it is offering on the all-new 2026 Copilot+ PCs. However we also now hav...
Why it matters: Deals: Massive Best Buy Tech Fest sale, Galaxy... could change how developers build software.
Ask a child to draw some poo, and the shape will invariably be the same: a coil, broad at the base and pointy at the top, similar to a spiral swirl of soft-serve ice cream. In fact, the often-used poo emoji has this exact shape, as do most actual mounds of feces found in natur...
The big picture: Poo emoji, earthworm castings and pasta all obey... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The record executive famously discovered Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, and a host of other major artists during his career. Clive Davis, Pioneering Record Executive, Dead at 94 Glenn Rowley
The big picture: Clive Davis, Pioneering Record Executive, Dead at 94 — shows where the music business is headed.
CD Projekt joint CEO Michał Nowakowski understands that some fans of the developer have lost faith in the company "indefinitely" following the Cyberpunk 2077 catastrophe. At the same time, the executive said the Polish developer feels optimistic about its chances to "make it ...
The big picture: CD Projekt Boss Says Reputation Not Fully Healed... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Lucid Group is cutting its U.S. workforce by 18% as part of a cost-savings plan. It also said COO Marc Winterhoff is departing effective immediately.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
An interstellar comet that blazed past the sun last year could be nearly three times older than our solar system and is unlike anything ever seen before in our cosmic backyard, astronomers said Monday.
The big picture: Third known interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS may be billions... — advances our understanding of the world.
Arista and J Records founder helped shape the careers of Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys and Carrie Underwood, among many others
Why it matters: Clive Davis, Music Executive Who Signed Whitney Houston... is making waves across platforms.
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — rose four basis points, to 4.491%.
Why it matters: 2-year Treasury note yield hits highest since February... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Destructive fishing practices and inadequate management allowed industrial fisheries operating in the waters of Saint Pierre and Miquelon to dump about 80,000 metric tons of fish back into the ocean from 1950 to 2022, with authorities failing to track the wasteful practice. Th...
Phys.org reports: Industrial fisheries discarded 80,000 metric tons of fish... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
By far and away my most used Google product of the past decade is the Chromecast with Google TV, closely followed by the TV Streamer, but I’d love a proper, smaller version.
Why it matters: I love the Google TV Streamer, but I’d... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The number of people exposed to dangerous heat stress worldwide has risen sharply over the past half-century, propelled by climate change, according to a study released Monday as Europe sweltered through a punishing heat wave.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Fantastical from Flexibits is so much more than natural language event creation for your calendar. The app has been solving everyday calendar problems with common-sense solutions for 15 years now. The latest version of Fantastical is no exception. It tackles the age-old proble...
9to5Mac reports: Fantastical just solved the classic double-booking calendar problem,... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
A limited-edition card will be available at all Brooklyn Public Library branches, while supplies last, starting June 25
Why it matters: The Jay-Z Commemorative Library Card is Back for... is making waves across platforms.
Beat Amazon Prime Day 2026 with Sam's Club Instant Savings. Get deals on premium TVs, home & kitchen tech, speakers, laptops, and more without a Prime fee.
Why it matters: The best Sam's Club deals to compete with... could change how developers build software.
A24 and Google have struck an AI research partnership that will see the independent studio work with Google’s DeepMind unit to develop new AI-powered technologies for filmmakers. Google’s roughly $75 million investment is tied to the partnership and is in line with what Thrive...
Why it matters: Google Invests $75 Million in A24 to Develop... could reshape the box office conversation.
In Scream Operator: Haunted House Manager, you become an architect of alarm. A draughtsman of dismay. A mechanic of panic. A… haunted house manager. It's a "cosy-spooky" themepark strategy sim in which you attempt to maximise the chills and earn fat stacks by arranging your Gr...
Why it matters: In strategy game Scream Operator, you run every... may set a new standard for the genre.
With broader macro uncertainties driving pocketed volatility across the automotive sector, patient options traders have an exceptional set-up to harvest high-quality premiums.
Why it matters: How to pick up some quick income using... may shift market dynamics.
Save on cordless power tools at Amazon from Craftsman, DeWalt, Hoto, and more before Prime Day
Why it matters: Prime Day starts tomorrow but cordless power tool... may redefine how we interact with devices.
I track SSD deals, and found huge markdowns from top brands like WD, Samsung, and more ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
ZDNet reports: I found the best SSD and storage deals... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
WhatsApp gets a new boss, as Will Cathcart moves to a new role at Meta, while Shah steps down as CEO of Indian fintech giant CRED to replace Cathcart.
TechCrunch reports: WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s... — this could change how developers build software.
Loads of new early Prime Day deals are now live and today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Max 2 dropping to a new all-time low at up to $150 off. We also have the most affordable Apple Watch Series 11 models at the best prices ever from $279, Apple Watch Ultra 3...
9to5Mac reports: Deals: AirPods Max 2 $150 off, Apple Watch... — this could change how developers build software.
Save 36% on this Alienware Aurora R16 system when configurating it with an RTX 5070, bringing it down from its original price of $2,330 to just $1,479, and that's with a free Lego Batman game.
The big picture: This $1,479 Alienware gaming PC features an RTX... — is one to watch for the industry.
The Caspian Sea, the largest inland body of water on Earth, is shrinking. Not fluctuating, not entering another natural cycle, but shrinking.
The big picture: The Caspian Sea has lost an area nearly... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
"What goes on in Antarctica doesn't stay in Antarctica—it has global implications," Geology tauira Natalie-Jane Reid says. Reid is one of two Otago Ph.D. candidates who contributed to an Antarctic sediment core workshop at the Otago Repository for Core Analysis (ORCA) held dur...
Why it matters: Ancient mud drilled from Antarctic ice holds clues... advances our understanding of the world.
The '96 & Forever cultural archive looks to mirror what Jay did with The Book of HOV in 2023.
Billboard reports: Jay-Z to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of ‘Reasonable Doubt’... — this could define this era of music.
The Space Force wants to cut the time to field new satellites from years to weeks, days, or hours.
Why it matters: A US military exercise in space got underway... is one to watch for the industry.
JD Vance said U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland made progress, with Tehran agreeing to allow IAEA inspectors back into Iran.
The big picture: Vance hails 'great progress' in U.S.-Iran talks despite... — may shift market dynamics.
Getty Images has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with OpenAI. The article Getty Images strikes multi-year deal to put licensed photos in ChatGPT search appeared first on The Decoder.
The Decoder reports: Getty Images strikes multi-year deal to put licensed... — this raises questions about AI's role.
The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
Why it matters: At least 13 killed and dozens injured after... has global implications.
Will Cathcart will step down as the head of WhatsApp and move into another role at the company. Kunal Shah will take over.
The big picture: Meta's WhatsApp head to step down, will be... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
One woman is dead after a Tesla with "an automated driving assistance system" engaged crashed into a home in Katy, Texas.
Why it matters: Tesla in autopilot crashed into Texas home, killing... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Amazon's Prime Day sale returns tomorrow, but these are our favorite deals you can shop right now.
ZDNet reports: The best early Amazon Prime Day deals: Up... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Skip the fake sales: Check out our expert-vetted list of the absolute best early Prime Day 2026 robot vacuum and mop deals worth your money today.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Tired of using a bunch of unconnected apps and platforms to build a single video? VEED fixes that for you, and you can save up to 30% right now.
The big picture: Veed gives you AI generative video and intuitive... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus portable power station is on sale for $1,499 at Amazon today only, down from $2,799.
Why it matters: Last chance: The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is... reshapes the tech landscape.
Google Deepmind and film studio A24 are entering a long-term research partnership. Google is also investing roughly $75 million in A24, according to the Wall Street Journal. The article Google Deepmind and A24 team up on AI filmmaking research appeared first on The Decoder.
The Decoder reports: Google Deepmind and A24 team up on AI... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.
You really do need all of these tools to keep your electronics in good order, and luckily they are all on offer.
The big picture: These are the best Prime Day deals I've... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Storied animation producer Bonnie Arnold gave short shrift to those who are snobbish about her beloved discipline at Annecy today. The Toy Story and How to Train Your Dragon producer, who started out in live action with the likes of Dances with Wolves and The Addams Family, ha...
Why it matters: Bonnie Arnold Hits Back At Animation Snobs: “Our... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Samsung might ditch the Classic model and go all-in on the Galaxy Watch Ultra this year, per a new leak.
Why it matters: New leak reveals more about Samsung Galaxy Watch... could change how developers build software.
This comes after guitarist Mark Bowen told NME that they were “going back to basics” for their “most exciting” album yet The post IDLES have been starting their shows with brutal new song ‘Levitator’ appeared first on NME.
NME reports: IDLES have been starting their shows with brutal... — this is making waves across platforms.
Thousands of games are currently available on Nintendo Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there. Since our reader base is Engli...
Nintendo Everything reports: List of all Nintendo Switch demos — this is generating hype in the community.
Prime Day 2026 kicks off tomorrow. Shop our experts' hand-selected early deals on AirPods Pro 3 ($179), Apple Watch 11 ($279), and AirPods Max 2 now.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Universal Pictures has revealed the Illumination animated movie Not Alone, which will star Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez. The studio has set an April 16, 2027 wide release for the project, taking the place of the Untitled Illumination Event Film. The announcement was made...
Why it matters: Timothée Chalamet & Selena Gomez Set For Illumination... reflects evolving audience tastes.
An international team of researchers has discovered a remarkable new spider species in the rainforest of North Queensland that spins an ingenious and powerful spring-actuated snare to catch a single species of ant—one ant at a time—in what they describe as "the ultimate specia...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Android Auto uses a lot of resources, which can often make your phone overheat. Here's how I keep mine running like normal.
ZDNet reports: I've driven thousands of miles with Android Auto... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Researchers at the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), a partner in the ANIPH project, published a study that helps predict how quickly biodegradable bioplastics break down in the environment.
Why it matters: Can we predict how fast a bioplastic breaks... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
How large, fully folded proteins can pass through cell membranes without destroying them has long been one of the open questions in cell biology. Using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), Leonid Sazanov and Ziyu Zhao at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) ha...
Why it matters: Cryo-EM imaging reveals how a molecular gate lets... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The spots debuted today, asking ABC viewers to support 'The View' and its local stations amid an FCC review of its licenses.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
SpaceX has turned its Colossus data center into a commercial computing power platform, landing recent deals with Anthropic, Google and Cursor.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Ninel Conde is the next Latin star to be featured in Vix’s docuseries Sin Filtro, following installments starring Chiquis and Gloria Trevi. JK Media Group has begun production on the unscripted series, which will star Conde, a singer and actress known for telenovelas such as R...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
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