Warren and Garcia said they sought answers from Trump to inform their work on potential legislation to ban presidents from owning individual stocks.
Why it matters: Democrats demand Trump reveal stock managers, explain suspicious... signals changing business strategies.
The organizers of the Sarajevo Film Festival and its parallel industry arm, CineLink Industry Days, pride themselves on being the launching pad for filmmakers from Southeast Europe, a region rich in talent but often lacking the institutional frameworks to support it. In some ...
Variety reports: Sarajevo Industry Head on How Building a Talent... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
"After 30 years, to see these songs still hold meaning for people is very special to us" The post Elastica announce expanded deluxe reissue of classic self-titled debut album appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Elastica announce expanded deluxe reissue of classic self-titled... taps into a cultural moment.
The Ryan Murphy horror anthology series is set to premiere with 13 half-hour episodes on Sept. 24.
Why it matters: ‘American Horror Story: 13’ First Teaser Sees Jessica... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The emotional performance marked the first time the estranged bandmates had appeared in public together in 33 years
The big picture: Watch Ritchie Blackmore Reunite With Deep Purple For... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Whitney Leavitt, the former Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member who reinvigorated the box office of the long-running Broadway revival Chicago, is soon to join another major production: Just In Time, the Bobby Darin bio-musical starring Jeremy Jordan. Leavitt will take ove...
Why it matters: Whitney Leavitt Returning To Broadway In ‘Just In... signals where Hollywood is headed.
When you’re pulling from something as big as Marvel, you probably can’t please everyone
Why it matters: Marvel Tōkon Datamine Both Delights And Underwhelms With... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
From 'Joker: Folie à Deux' to 'Megalopolis,' here are some of the most mind-numbingly dull movies ever.
Why it matters: The 7 Most Boring Movies This Century as... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Sarajevo Film Festival returns to the Bosnian capital from Aug. 14 – 21 with festival director Jovan Marjanović promising “some looking back and some looking forward” ahead of the 32nd edition. “It’s been a joy and a big responsibility putting it together,” Marjanović tell...
The big picture: Sarajevo Film Festival Head on How Southeast Europe’s... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
As two very different teen dramas — FX’s ‘The Shards’ and Amazon’s ‘Sterling Point’ — reel in nostalgic viewers, THR’s TV critics pick their favorite entries in a storied small-screen genre.
Hollywood Reporter reports: TV’s 15 Best Teen Dramas of All Time,... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
There is something strangely satisfying about watching a movie where nobody is trying to save the world, solve a murder, win a war, or uncover a shocking secret. Sometimes people just sit around, walk around, clean things, drink coffee, have conversations, or stare into the di...
Den of Geek reports: 15 Movies Where Absolutely Nothing Happens, and That’s... — this is generating buzz across social media.
"It was already so nerve-wracking to be in front of all these celebrities," the KPop Demon Hunters voice star said. "And then I look up and lock eyes with Leonardo DiCaprio? Come on.”
Why it matters: EJAE Says An Unsmiling Leonardo DiCaprio Made Her... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers show how a wider diversity of vegetables could help improve diets and strengthen agriculture against climate change. They use the term vegetable biodiversity to describe the full range of ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The Australian redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti), a cousin of the North American black widow spider, is known to practice sexual cannibalism, which is somewhat common among spider species. However, the male Australian redback has also been observed facilitating the process...
Why it matters: Complex suicidal somersault behavior in male redback spiders... advances our understanding of the world.
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
BBC Business reports: Water bills set to rise for many after... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Astro's Playroom runs at 0.5 to 1 FPS on the Steam Deck when emulated through SharpEmu. It's not much — it's nothing at all, in fact — but just the proof-of-concept alone is enough to stir up excitement for both Steam Deck and PS5 emulation scenes.
The big picture: PS5 emulation arrives on Steam Deck, Astro Playroom... — is one to watch for the industry.
Dara won this year's contest for Bulgaria The post Host city and location for Eurovision 2027 revealed appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Host city and location for Eurovision 2027 revealed — could define this era of music.
Two years ago, Edinburgh Intl. Film Festival was talking rebuild. Now it can start talking momentum. The world’s longest continually running film festival opens its 79th edition Thursday with 38 new feature presentations, 21 world premieres, a pumping 30th-anniversary celebrat...
The big picture: Edinburgh Film Festival 2026: ‘Trainspotting’ Turns 30, World... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
South Korean stocks rallied on Thursday, pushing the benchmark Kospi into a technical bull market.
CNBC reports: South Korea's Kospi swings from bear to bull-market... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Japan has enough cash at its disposal for a couple more rounds of yen-buying on the scale of last month's intervention, Goldman Sachs says.
The big picture: Goldman says Japan's $1 trillion of reserves leaves... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
The move should cut down on the confusion between the two apps, especially for anyone who bounces back and forth between the two of them.
Why it matters: Microsoft is merging Copilot and Copilot 365 into... may redefine how we interact with devices.
iPhone Ultra’s unveiling is only a few weeks away, and a new report claims the initial rollout could be extremely limited, including being US-only at launch.
The big picture: iPhone Ultra could launch in US only at... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Though Sweetgreen has not been linked to the cyclospora outbreak, the fast-casual chain has taken a hit as consumers steer clear of lettuce and fresh produce.
CNBC reports: Sweetgreen isn't linked to cyclospora, but many customers... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
A new White House memo signed by U.S. President Donald Trump instructs the National Coordination Center (NCC) to establish a program that would allow private security companies to apply for approval to hack foreign cybercrime organizations. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: White House taps security firms for offensive hack-back... — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been a welcome hit for Ubisoft, and several weeks after the game launched for PC and console, new stats about it have been revealed. Mind you, these stats lean toward more esoteric data points, so if you've been curious about which Cari...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
A great scene can be remembered for decades, but every once in a while, one does something bigger. Maybe filmmakers start copying the technique, an entire genre suddenly gets new rules, or audiences discover something they didn't even know movies could do. Looking back, it's e...
Why it matters: 15 Movie Scenes That Changed Cinema Forever is generating buzz across social media.
Microsoft is finally beginning to combine its consumer and commercial Copilot AI assistants into a single "super app" interface, starting with the Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot apps. Both personal and work accounts will be moved to the new unified app, which recycles the "...
The Verge reports: Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of... — this could change how developers build software.
Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined by COO Rose Wang for a Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where Bluesky fits into that potential reboot.
TechCrunch reports: Can social media start over? Bluesky’s CEO and... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
DJI's Mic Mini 2S offers high-quality audio and ease of use, and it's now better for pros due to the new internal 32-bit float recording.
Engadget reports: DJI Mic Mini 2S review: The best tiny... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Get familiar with easy methods to elevate your photos and make them look crisp, clean, and visually appealing without diving into complicated software.
The big picture: How To Convert Or Upscale A Photo — reshapes the tech landscape.
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix will add dozens of classic Cantinflas movies to its service as part of a wave of programming coming to the streamer to mark Mexican Cinema Day. It also teased an expansion of action movie franchise Counterattack, a new movie called 35 Days, and has greenlit ...
The big picture: Netflix To Add Dozens Of Classic Cantinflas Films,... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is now the world's most valuable Chinese company after passing Tencent.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Amazon-owned streaming site Twitch is now using channels to train generative AI systems, and the company's top product boss knows it's a controversial piece of news that most people won't like. By default, Twitch channels are now used to train generative AI models acros...
Why it matters: Twitch Is Now Using Channels To Train Generative... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Hear from voters in Kingsport, home to a munitions plant supplying the US military, as tensions over the Iran war spark debate.
BBC World reports: ‘Justified’ or ’no business being there’? Tennessee munitions... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
The federal government is injecting millions of dollars into efforts to combat feral hogs—and it's considering spending even more in the coming years. The problem has grown for decades, but our research has found that a recently revived federal effort offers the potential for ...
Phys.org reports: Controlling wild pigs can work if it's a... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A year after its final muon magnetic anomaly announcement, the Muon g-2 collaboration reports a new measurement of a different property of the muon: its electric dipole moment. The work is published on the arXiv preprint server.
Phys.org reports: Muon g-2 experiment places new constraints on a... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Steve Eisman is warning that the artificial intelligence boom has become increasingly dependent on the fortunes of just two companies: OpenAI and Anthropic.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.
The big picture: See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
We now have a launch month for Pokemon Home’s support of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch. The service will support these two games starting in October. A bonus is planned for those who complete the Pokedex in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. If you manage that f...
Why it matters: Pokemon Home details Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen support,... signals what players want next.
Haven't we seen your face before? On the final frontier, your identical face twin is never far away…
Why it matters: 'Strange New Worlds' latest lookalike episode is part... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Based on the feminist writer Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel of the same name — and having been previously adapted in Gillian Armstrong’s acclaimed 1979 film starring Judy Davis and Sam Neill — Netflix’s “My Brilliant Career” has a lot to live up to. The Australian period drama, a...
The big picture: Netflix’s ‘My Brilliant Career’ Is a Spunky Reimagining... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Sometimes the best way to sell a movie is apparently to lie about it a little. Trailers have hidden main characters, made comedies look like horror movies, convinced audiences an actor would survive much longer than they did, and occasionally avoided showing what the movie was...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this is generating buzz across social media.
A popular myth about black holes is that they act like giant cosmic vacuum cleaners, sucking in everything around them. But Wladimir Lyra's research found a new mechanism around supermassive black holes that is more like a cosmic nursery, giving birth to planets more massive t...
Phys.org reports: Active supermassive black holes may help form massive... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Today, The Pokemon Company announced that it’s shutting down Pokemon Bank. The service goes offline on February 26, 2027. Once we reach that day, players will not be able to transfer Pokemon from Pokemon Bank to Pokemon Home. It will not be possible to store Pokemon there any ...
The big picture: Pokemon Bank is shutting down, announcement released — may set a new standard for the genre.
The Keychron C100 8K macro pad features 100 customizable keys, per-key RGB lighting, and 8K polling rate to give you the ultimate advantage in productivity and gaming. It also has hot-swappable Keychron Apex switches and transparent ASA keycaps, allowing you to further customi...
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Lying on the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust, the elephant slowly exhausted himself in futile attempts to stand, the latest potential victim of a still-mysterious ailment in southern Kenya.
Phys.org reports: 'How many will die?': The mysterious ailment killing... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of August 13, 2026. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include CloverPit, Duskfade, Madden NFL 27, Starsand Island, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Retail Madden NFL 27 – $6...
Nintendo Everything reports: Nintendo Download – August 13, 2026 (North America)... — this is generating hype in the community.
The legendary creative, who just received a special honor at Locarno 2026, also expresses his love for the "below-the-line" Hollywood experts, who he thinks don't get enough appreciation.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Hollywood Makeup Pioneer Rick Baker Shares His Thoughts... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: Actress Charlotte Kirk (Duchess) is reuniting with writer Neil Marshall (The Descent) for a fifth time on psychological thriller The Spiral Down. Marshall, Kirk and Karlos Ways (Christmas & Chaos) will produce with Kirk producing for Primal Empire Studios. Director ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Geekom mates an Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra 9 processor with soldered 24GB DDR5 dual-channel RAM to conjure up an attractively specified and priced mini PC for the RAMpocalypse era.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Press freedom groups say Trump Media's Truth API violates the First and Fifth Amendments by giving traders early access to market-moving posts
The big picture: Trump sued over ‘selling priority access to news... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Greenland Energy Company and joint venture partner 80 Mile have delayed planned oil drilling in Greenland until winter 2027.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.
BBC Tech reports: Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long... — this is one to watch for the industry.
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has greenlit a new feature documentary about Keiko, the orca who became world famous after appearing in the 1993 movie Free Willy. The timing is on point, with Warner Bros. working on a reimagining of Free Willy with the Russo brothers’ AGBO banner. The film...
Deadline reports: Netflix Sets Keiko ‘Free Willy’ Orca Documentary Amid... — this is generating industry buzz.
Dawn of War 4's Necrons are the hard nuts of Warhammer 40,000. Each one of their soldiers is a >soul trapped in a living metal body, practically immortal thanks to the faction's reanimation technology. Like a clothes moth infestation, once they've made their home on a planet, ...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this may set a new standard for the genre.
Iran’s central bank chief said Thursday that the country is set to join the BRICS New Development Bank.
Why it matters: Iran looks to ramp up economic alliance with... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is massive. If you're coming to Intelligent Systems' Switch 2 RPG after playing even Three Houses or Engage, you're going to be shocked by the scale of it. Within the first 10 hours of the game, you are given choices that show you just how broad th...
Eurogamer reports: 20 hours in, I cannot believe the scale,... — this signals what players want next.
Featuring unheard studio recordings, songwriting sketches, rehearsals, outtakes, live sessions and more The post Roxy Music announce huge ‘For Your Pleasure’ expanded reissue and share unreleased ‘Grey Lagoons’ 1971 demo appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Roxy Music announce huge ‘For Your Pleasure’ expanded... — this could define this era of music.
As dueling Green Lanterns in the new live-action HBO series, the actors take on iconic characters with some serious history. They tell IndieWire about their own comic book beginnings, real-life heroes, and their bond.
The big picture: ‘Lanterns’ Stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre Like... — could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) has joined the cast of sci-fi action thriller Final Invasion opposite Anthony Michael Hall (Reacher) Claire Forlani (Meet Joe Black) and Stephen Lang (Avatar) ahead of a New Mexico shoot later this year. Final Invasion begins when a myst...
The big picture: Emile Hirsch Joins Anthony Michael Hall, Claire Forlani... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
If you have coulrophobia (a fear of clowns), you may want to skip watching the first American Horror Story Season 13 teaser that just dropped (above). Twisty the Clown (John Carroll Lynch) is the star of the video clip, which also features various other actors like Emma Robert...
The big picture: ‘American Horror Story’ Caught Clowning Around In Season... — is generating industry buzz.
“May I speak plainly?” asks a sombre Harry Da Souza, addressing mob boss Conrad. “This family is in a death spiral.” The out-of-control actions of Conrad Harrigan’s gang will be central to the second season of Paramount+ breakout crime drama MobLand, as you can see from the of...
The big picture: The Harrigans Spiral Out Of Control In ‘MobLand’... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
The beauty mogul and reality TV star, who has 382 million Instagram followers, says, "Some of the most meaningful parts of my life happen when no one's watching."
Hollywood Reporter reports: Kylie Jenner’s New ALO Campaign Celebrates “Moments of... — this is generating industry buzz.
The multi-hyphenate changed the face of comedy with his absurdist sensibility (e.g., 'Tim and Eric'), but his emporium of strange and wonderful flora is perhaps his most surreal creation yet.
Why it matters: Comedian Eric Wareheim Is a Grower and a... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Kieron J. Walsh's '90s-set caper will premiere in competition at Edinburgh International Film Festival later this week.
Why it matters: ‘Skintown’: Jack Rowan and Chris Walley Plot Escape... reflects evolving audience tastes.
FX is finally lifting the curtain on “American Horror Story: 13,” courtesy of a new teaser trailer that confirms the returns of Jessica Lange as Constance Langdon (“AHS: Murder House”); Evan Peters as Kai Anderson (“AHS: Cult”); Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett and Emma Roberts a...
Variety reports: ‘American Horror Story: 13’ Teaser Brings Back Jessica... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The following contains spoilers for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 episode 4. One of the best things about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is how willing it is to push the boundaries of what a Star Trek episode is supposed to be and do. It’s true, some of its stranger co...
The big picture: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Episode... — is generating buzz across social media.
Movie sets have scripts, rehearsals, stunt coordinators, and entire crews making sure everything happens exactly when it should. And then a cat refuses to cooperate, a prop breaks, an actor trips, or something in the background goes completely off plan. Usually that means anot...
Den of Geek reports: 15 Movie Moments That Only Happened Because Something... — this reflects shifting cultural trends.
The indie publishing giant is the latest company to sign such an agreement with the streaming platform following recent pacts with UMG and Merlin.
Why it matters: Kobalt Signs Licensing Deal With Spotify for AI... shows where the music business is headed.
The filmmaker explains how he dialed back Mulder and Scully's romance and upped the gore in his tight new edit of the 2008 movie
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
With four campaigns that each have multiple systems of their own, Fortune's Weave may be the most ambitious Fire Emblem to date.
Why it matters: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Feels Like Four Games’... is generating hype in the community.
Nintendo's first Fire Emblem game for the Switch 2 is structured in an ambitious way. Unlike the well-loved Three Houses, a strategy game that tasked you with pledging allegiance to a specific faction and seeing their story all the way to the end, the new Fortune's Weave lets ...
The Verge reports: Nintendo’s next Fire Emblem has a bold new... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Surveillance tech company Flock is rolling out updates to address reports of cops across the country abusing its tools to stalk ex-romantic partners and others. CEO Garrett Langley is delivering a mea culpa, and in an interview with The Verge, says he's changed his mind on wha...
The big picture: Flock CEO: ‘We got this one wrong’ — is one to watch for the industry.
Nintendo's first 'Fire Emblem' for Switch 2 seems absolutely gargantuan, and it's scratching every itch 'Engage' didn't.
The big picture: Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave feels like the true... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Following Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's recent redacted tease of a subtitle for the long-awaited Elder Scrolls 6, it's been discovered the game's full name might have been hiding in developer Bethesda's most recent release, Starfield, all along. Read more
Why it matters: After this week's Elder Scrolls 6 tease, fans... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
The K-pop superstar discussed the issue in a livestream on Wednesday (Aug. 12).
Billboard reports: BTS’ V Reveals He’s Receiving Treatment For Significant... — this could define this era of music.
A judge just ruled the city illegally shifted the burden of proving tax status onto owners like Ken Griffin, pausing Mamdani's $500 million levy.
The big picture: How Zohran Mamdani’s pied-a-terre tax united the ultrawealthy... — hints at where the money is moving.
Science gets especially fun when the answer sounds wrong even after someone explains why it's right. A cloud can weigh hundreds of thousands of kilograms and stay above your head. Adding another filter can somehow make more light pass through. And shuffling a deck of cards can...
Why it matters: 15 Wild Scientific Facts With Cool Math and... captures the public's attention.
The U.K. economy is showing further signs of a long-awaited rebound, but the picture is complicated by the fallout from the Iran war and high energy prices.
CNBC reports: The Iran war risks bringing the G7's fastest-growing... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
The band's second album, 'Nobody’s Coming To Save You', arrives next month The post Gurriers share bruising new single ‘Nothing Happens Twice’ appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Gurriers share bruising new single ‘Nothing Happens Twice’ shows where the music business is headed.
Being an elite athlete—at least for a mouse—does not shorten lifespan or limit how many children one can have. This is the finding of a study 30 years in the making, and it runs counter to accepted evolutionary theory.
Phys.org reports: Mice bred to run three times farther show... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
CNBC reports: Easing inflation pressures, Cerebras earnings, falling Hormuz traffic... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Language and sounds trigger idyllic childhood recollections in Meritxell Colell Aparicio’s deeply personal, contemplative drama “Far From the Trees,” a handsome reverie blending 4K, Super16mm and archival footage to capture the different textures of memory. Following a Mexican...
The big picture: ‘Far From the Trees’ Review: A Richly Contemplative... — is generating industry buzz.
It's the second time in just over a week that polls and prediction markets' odds were off, following a miss in the Democratic U.S. senate primary in Michigan.
CNBC reports: Wisconsin, Michigan primaries expose limits of polls and... — this signals changing business strategies.
David Letterman will be back on Netflix later this year with a new round of guests. His Netflix talk show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, returns before the end of the year with four new episodes. The former Late Show host will be joined by Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jim...
The big picture: Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel & Alex... — is generating industry buzz.
Ollie Gardner and Jake Harvey come to Edinburgh, Callum Scott Howells and Samuel Bottomley in tow, with a Pippa Cross-backed movie about the unspoken intimacy of male friendship: "We [need to] start showing young men that you can love another man and it can be platonic and a r...
The big picture: ‘The State of Us’ Directors on Platforming Positive... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Julia Roberts and Alex Honnold will also be interview subjects in the show's seventh season.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
David Letterman’s next guests who need no introduction are Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel and Alex Honnold. The late-night legend will sit down with the aforementioned subjects for longform interviews as part of his Netflix talk series, “My Next Guest Needs No Introdu...
Why it matters: David Letterman to Interview Matt Damon, Julia Roberts... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Move over, Oscars: There’s a brand new awards show for bicoastal elitists. “How Long Gone,” the cult-famous culture podcast hosted by Chris Black and Jason Stewart, has announced the inaugural edition of “The Goneies,” an intimate awards show taking place on Sept. 15 at Racket...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
Concert photos from the '70s and '80s have a completely different feel to them. There were no phones held above every head, no instant uploads, and certainly no checking the pictures before leaving the venue. What survived are grainy crowd shots, dramatic stage lights, incredi...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this captures the public's attention.
In a nice quality-of-life change, Google says it has moved the NFC antenna on its Pixel 11 phones to the top of the device, making it easier and just more logical to do things such as make mobile payments or use the new “Tap to Share” feature.
9to5Google reports: Pixel 11 moves the NFC antenna to the... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
We've scoured the internet and found the best deals on PC office and gaming furniture. Find the best desks, chairs, monitor arms, and more.
Why it matters: Best deals on PC setup accessories — save... is one to watch for the industry.
A goat herding business facing higher wage costs turned to prediction market platform Kalshi to hedge and help offset the possible expense.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Video games don't typically reference current affairs, but a new Genshin Impact update seems to be poking fun at the recent Washington Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool debacle. Players have discovered a document in the game, penned by "Grand Duke Diomid Turzov," that goes into...
Why it matters: Genshin Impact’s New Update Appears To Mock The... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Hot Toys has made plenty of video game figures over the years--from Batman: Arkham Knight to Marvel's Spider-Man--but it's finally venturing into the world of Fortnite. The collectible toys manufacturer has shown off its first-ever sixth-scale figure based on the popular battl...
GameSpot reports: Fortnite’s Jonesy Looks Weirdly Real In His First... — this signals what players want next.
Family offices are built to be patient with their money. Giorgos Tsetis is not.
The big picture: The ‘20% rule’ behind Giorgos Tsetis’ blueprint for... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
The U.K.'s pothole problem could one day be tackled from beneath the road surface as researchers at the University of Surrey launch a pioneering trial that uses heat stored underground to keep roads cooler in summer, warmer in winter and less prone to damage.
Why it matters: Could geothermal roads help prevent potholes before they... advances our understanding of the world.
With Michael on everyone’s TVs, the King of Pop’s trading card collection from earlier this year is selling fast
Why it matters: Michael Jackson Keepsake Trading Cards are Back on... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Some of Latin America’s greatest arthouse directors — Celina Murga, Mariana Rondón, Santiago Loza, Matias Mariani and Christopher Murray — feature among 15 projects set to be unveiled at San Sebastián’s 2026 Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, the Spanish festival’s bigg...
Why it matters: San Sebastián Co-Production Forum: Celina Murga, Mariana Rondón,... is generating industry buzz.
A new lawsuit challenges recently issued rules from federal banking regulators that preempts state laws requiring banks to pay interest on escrow accounts.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
When most people picture a country, they imagine something with sprawling cities, highways, and enough land to get properly lost in. The topic for today, however, are countries where you could theoretically cross the entire nation before lunch. The world's microstates range fr...
Den of Geek reports: 15 Tiny Countries You Might Have Never Heard... — this reflects shifting cultural trends.
Officers allegedly abused databases that can draw from sources like license plate readers and facial recognition.
Why it matters: Surprise, surprise: CBP officers are misusing surveillance tech may redefine how we interact with devices.
Three out of four of the 138 developers I surveyed use Claude Code. Here's what they say matters in daily AI coding workflows.
Why it matters: 75% of developers I surveyed prefer Claude Code... could change how developers build software.
Maxsun’s Terminator B850M Pro II is a decent budget option in the Micro ATX form factor, but only if you can find it for the $199.99 MSRP.
Why it matters: Maxsun Terminator B850M Pro II Motherboard Review: Comparable... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Security researchers discovered a way to tap into the avionics of a Boeing 737 and remotely give its flight management computer erroneous data through in-flight Wi-Fi. This coin-sized device plugs into a diagnostic port in the plane's avionics bay and could easily be hidden be...
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this is one to watch for the industry.
Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, and Shaboozey will also play the New York festival
Pitchfork reports: Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean to Headline... — this could define this era of music.
It is time to confront the terrible truth that I once took part in a school fashion show. I ran in two categories, Ballroom and Street, a serious test of range for a kid who had only just mastered the daredevil technique of wearing a shirt without a tie. In the Ballroom bracke...
The big picture: Do a literal monster mash in Dance of... — may set a new standard for the genre.
Arc System Works’ latest anime fighter is accessible for the Marvel diehards, but deep enough for fighting game veterans
Kotaku reports: Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls: The Kotaku Review — this may set a new standard for the genre.
You may have heard reports of fish die-offs or seen photos of hauntingly bleached coral.
Phys.org reports: Marine heat waves are cooking our ocean ecosystems—and... — this opens new research frontiers.
While humans are inherently social beings, they can interact and connect with others in very different ways. For instance, while some people tend to be more altruistic, others are less prone to helping their friends, acquaintances or even complete strangers, particularly when ...
The big picture: Early hardship may shape how oxytocin influences altruism — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park next month will feature a line-up including Ms. Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean celebrating the 30th anniversary of Fugees’ album The Score, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, and Tomorrow X Together. Tak...
The big picture: Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz &... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
John Legend, Lainey Wilson and Tomorrow x Together will also take the stage at the Sept. 26 event, hosted by Hugh Jackman.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
Wars are times of turmoil, where countries spend years, and sometimes even decades, locked in a position of conflict between one another. The destruction and trauma they leave in their wake is unimaginable, although that is if they last enough to be felt. What we mean by that ...
Why it matters: The Shortest Wars In History taps into what audiences want right now.
Elvis Crespo, Farruko, Greeicy, Juan Magán, Marc Anthony, Mau y Ricky and DJ Rous will also perform at the Sept. 3 show.
The big picture: Quevedo, Christian Nodal, Ana Mena & More Among... — is making waves across platforms.
François-Xavier de Mallmann steers Goldman's relationships with many of the world's largest family-controlled enterprises.
Why it matters: Only 12% of family businesses stay in the... may shift market dynamics.
You thought 2026 was a good year for solar eclipses? Just wait until 2027…
The big picture: When is the next solar eclipse? Mark your... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Last week, the private acquisition of Electronic Arts finally happened. After months of governmental approval and debate, one of gaming's largest publishers has gone private, co-owned by a combination of private equity companies and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Public Investm...
Why it matters: Abandon single-player, move development to Saudi Arabia, "reduce... could shake up the gaming landscape.
She described her new script as "a response to what is happening in the world for trans people" The post ‘The Matrix’ director Lilly Wachowski calls out Hollywood for not backing her all-trans new film appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.
Apple extended its 2026 Back to School promotion through Sept. 24, offering a free gift card up to $150 with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad.
Bottom line from Mashable: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Chipotle IQ, the brand's trivia game, returns Aug. 18-20 with a chance to win BOGO entrées, free sauces, Chipotle Rewards points, and — through a new Silver Ticket Sweepstakes — free burritos for a year.
Why it matters: Chipotle IQ is back, and this time you... signals a shift in how we use technology.
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new optional "Scam Alert" feature, which uses a local machine learning model to warn users when scammers are targeting them. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Save $274 and snag 16GB of DDR5 RAM for free in this 3-item Newegg combo with Ryzen 9 9900X, Asus TUF Gaming X870E-Plus Wifi7, and 16GB of dual channel Team Group T-Force Vulkan RAM
Why it matters: Get 16GB of DDR5 RAM free when you... reshapes the tech landscape.
‘Tracks Of Tyranny’ has been composed by Wilbert Roget II The post ‘Helldivers 2’ expanded soundtrack hits streaming appeared first on NME.
NME reports: ‘Helldivers 2’ expanded soundtrack hits streaming — this taps into a cultural moment.
The experiences we have at work are as varied as there are people on Earth, so not all claims of what happens in the workplace should be taken as fact. However, having insider knowledge of the ins and outs of certain companies can be more of a boon than a burden. A recent Redd...
Den of Geek reports: 15 Ex-Employees Spill Their Dark or Unethical Company... — this captures the public's attention.
“Heated Rivalry” actor Dylan Walsh has found himself on thin ice after revealing details about upcoming episodes in a video clip that has gone viral. Walsh, who plays David Hollander on the hit hockey romance, recently paused his account on the celebrity video app Cameo after ...
Why it matters: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actor Dylan Walsh ‘in Trouble’ After... could reshape the box office conversation.
The best deals this week. Mashable's shoping team finds deals on AirPods, Pokémon cards, robot vacuums, and so much more.
Why it matters: The best deals this week, according to Mashables... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The latest update of nationwide flood maps, to be released next year, will give communities across New Zealand the clearest picture yet of the regional risk of flooding.
Phys.org reports: NZ's new flood maps are missing a hidden... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Catch the biggest announcements from Made by Google 2026, including Pixel 11 phones, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag.
Mashable reports: Made by Google in under 12 minutes — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
As of Aug. 13, a couple of 32oz Owala 'Star Wars' FreeSip stainless steel water bottles are discounted to $29.99 at Amazon, 25% off their list price of $39.99.
The big picture: The internets favorite water bottle goes Galactic: Save... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
The process of sending someone a file or sharing your information on Android just got a lot simpler.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this could change how developers build software.
EXCLUSIVE: Patchway Studios, the UK studio facility that supported Season 2 of Disney’s Rivals and Netflix hit A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder, is attempting to fend off a closure threat leveled by one of its own investors. The Bristol-based operation is the subject of a winding...
Deadline reports: Patchway Studios, Which Supported ‘Rivals’ & ‘A Good... — this is generating industry buzz.
Shipments are up nearly 100% since last year.
The big picture: OLED monitors more popular than ever says analyst... — signals what players want next.
I’ve spent something like seven hours in funny-thinky cooperative puzzler Big Walk, and the concept of more Big Walk is something that confounds and, just a little bit, frightens me. What, you spent an entire evening stubbing toes in the dark and overconfidently barking incorr...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: "We're not really sure what Big Walk's future... — this signals what players want next.
From my vantage point, I repeatedly see the same initial bottleneck in enterprise quantum work. It is rarely access to a processor.
The big picture: SAP Chief Quantum Officer: AI is about to... — hints at where the money is moving.
On Aug. 2, Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East will witness a solar blockbuster with extra-long totality. If you want to see it, book soon.
Why it matters: How to Catch the ‘Eclipse of the Century’... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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