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Name That Toon Contest

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[An RX Global Event] Infosecurity Europe

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'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game

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‘Time and Water’ Review: Docmaker Sara Dosa Crafts a Heartbreaking Elegy for a Melting World

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China’s Top Slay The Spire 2 Players Explain The Logic Behind Their Review Bombs

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Amazon unveils 'Resilient Network Graphs' data center network that cuts hardware by 69% and boosts throughput by 33% — now the default for most AWS workloads

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The 2026 MacBook Air M5 is down to its best-ever price at Amazon — act fast to buy for under $900

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The Highwomen Surprise Release Live at the Gorge 2023 Album, Share Video for “Redesigning Women”: Stream

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‘Time and Water’ Review: Docmaker Sara Dosa Crafts a Heartbreaking Elegy for a Melting World

Making a film about the climate crisis is a daunting task. How does a filmmaker meet the urgency, enormity and impending doom of this crucial moment in time? Oscar-nominated “Fire of Love” director Sara Dosa goes back to basics: family, love, home. The documentarian partners w...

Variety reports: ‘Time and Water’ Review: Docmaker Sara Dosa Crafts... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Amazon unveils 'Resilient Network Graphs' data center network that cuts hardware by 69% and boosts throughput by 33% — now the default for most AWS workloads

AWS has revealed RNG, a new random-graph-based data center network that delivers 33% higher throughput, cuts network power consumption by 40%, uses 69% fewer devices, and is already the default architecture for most AWS workloads.

The big picture: Amazon unveils 'Resilient Network Graphs' data center network... — could change how developers build software.

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The Highwomen Surprise Release Live at the Gorge 2023 Album, Share Video for “Redesigning Women”: Stream

Amanda Shires, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby return to the stage at Carlile’s Echoes Through the Canyon on Sunday. The Highwomen Surprise Release Live at the Gorge 2023 Album, Share Video for “Redesigning Women”: Stream Ben Kaye

Why it matters: The Highwomen Surprise Release Live at the Gorge... could define this era of music.

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iOS 27 might convince a lot of people to upgrade to a new iPhone

iOS 27 will be unveiled in just over a week, and rumors indicate there are lots of reasons why the new software might push more people than usual to upgrade to a new iPhone. more…

The big picture: iOS 27 might convince a lot of people... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java

Residents in the East Java province of Indonesia scattered flowers, paid their respects and prayed at the edge of a mud lake on Friday, the 20th anniversary of the eruption of the Lusi mud volcano that inundated villages and killed at least 14 people.

Phys.org reports: Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Megafire kills Joshua trees, but not fungi

When the Dome Fire tore through the Mojave Desert in 2020, it reduced 1 million Eastern Joshua trees to blackened skeletons. Scientists expected the underground ecosystem to be equally devastated. Instead, they found it thriving.

Phys.org reports: Megafire kills Joshua trees, but not fungi — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Modern Warfare 4 On Switch 2 Has Been “So Smooth” For Infinity Ward

Infinity Ward is bringing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to Nintendo Switch 2, and that's a big deal since the CoD franchise hasn't been on a Nintendo platform since 2013. Infinity Ward co-studio head Jack O'Hara discussed the process of bringing MW4 to Switch 2 with a native ...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Breaking Baz: ‘MobLand’s Joanne Froggatt In Advanced Talks To Play Quaker Leader In MGM+’s ‘The Magnificent Seven’ Remake

EXCLUSIVE: Joanne Froggatt, famed for MobLand and Downton Abbey, is in final talks to join Matt Dillon in The Magnificent Seven, the MGM+ TV western remake that begins filming on location in Calgary next week, Deadline has learned. Froggatt joins the the already announced Dill...

Deadline reports: Breaking Baz: ‘MobLand’s Joanne Froggatt In Advanced Talks... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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After 007 First Light, IO Interactive's next game probably won't be another James Bond or a Hitman, but rather something else entirely

The new James Bond game, 007 First Light, seems to be enjoying a very positive response. We were charmed in our 007 First Light review, and judging by the impressive 007 First Light launch sales, many of you were too. The chances of developer IO Interactive realising that Jame...

Bottom line from Eurogamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Maxime Saada Denies There Is a ‘Blacklist’ for Those Who Signed Petition Against Vincent Bolloré, but Warns Canal+ Group Won’t Ignore Fascism Claims

Canal+ boss Maxime Saada sought to clarify his controversial comments regarding signatories of a petition criticizing Vincent Bolloré’s growing influence over French media, insisting there would be “absolutely no question of hunting [them] down” while defending Canal+’s role a...

Why it matters: Maxime Saada Denies There Is a ‘Blacklist’ for... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Winners and Losers: Spielberg’s UFO Clash and Tom Hardy’s Trailer Tantrums

Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' gets buzz. Tom Hardy cannot be bothered. Miles Teller discovers the Streisand effect. Kane Parsons and Curry Barker gang up on Grogu. AI makes history (again) as we look at who won and lost the week.

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

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The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem announced for Nintendo Switch

Outright Games, in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, today announced The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem. The game arrives for Nintendo Switch on October 30, 2026. The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem is a party title inspired by the iconic children’s book. Up to four p...

The big picture: The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem... — is generating hype in the community.

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Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time

Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

The big picture: Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on... — signals changing business strategies.

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Blue Origin Rocket Explodes in Fiery Setback

The detonation of the New Glenn rocket resulted in a huge fireball in Florida, and may have long-term implications for the company's ambitions.

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

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Wattle's the deal with psychedelics?

In 2008, while investigating a clandestine drug lab, forensic scientists from WA's ChemCentre found something odd—a pile of wet bark, stripped from a wattle tree and stewed.

Why it matters: Wattle's the deal with psychedelics? adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Forever chemical reaches fish before they even hatch, new study reveals

There is a forever chemical lurking in the world's oceans that could be fundamentally altering the biology of marine life before it even hatches. PFOS, a notorious member of the PFAS family of chemicals, is known for its ability to bioaccumulate, binding specifically to protei...

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

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Apple TV’s ‘For All Mankind’ Spinoff ‘Star City’ Is a Flawless Alt-History Thriller: TV Review

In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to land on the moon. In Apple TV’s alternative-history sci-fiction drama “For All Mankind,” which premiered in 2019, creators Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi illustrate what might have happened if the Soviet Union had a...

Variety reports: Apple TV’s ‘For All Mankind’ Spinoff ‘Star City’... — this is generating industry buzz.

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New review paper argues code is how AI agents think and act, not just what they produce

A new review paper argues that the real bottleneck for autonomous AI agents isn't the language model itself but the software layer wrapped around it. Tools, memory, testing, and permission boundaries turn a stateless model into a working agent. Deepseek is already building a d...

The big picture: New review paper argues code is how AI... — highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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Sacred 2 Remaster announced for Nintendo Switch

THQ Nordic is bringing Sacred 2 Remaster to Nintendo Switch, it’s been revealed. This version is seemingly on track for August 11, 2026. Sacred 2: Fallen Angel originally released in 2008. Up until now, it had never shipped on a Nintendo platform. The remaster offers updated g...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Acer Says Hey, We Can Do Smart Glasses Too

The PC maker will enter a hectic scene for smart glasses with two models planned for later this year.

CNET reports: Acer Says Hey, We Can Do Smart Glasses... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Mubi Snags Chilean Hit Sausage Comedy ‘Denominación de Origen’ for Latin America (EXCLUSIVE)

Global film distributor, streamer and production company Mubi has snagged Latin American streaming rights to Chilean sausage docu-comedy “Denominación de Origen,” a 2025 box office phenomenon in Chile, which it plans to stream in the region later this year. The sophomore featu...

Why it matters: Mubi Snags Chilean Hit Sausage Comedy ‘Denominación de... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Horror video game gets its creepiness from a quantum computer

Quantum Backrooms is a horror game in which the player explores eerie rooms. The twist is that the rooms have been generated by a quantum computer

New Scientist reports: Horror video game gets its creepiness from a... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Nintendo identifies game-breaking bug in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, will be patched

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book currently has a game-breaking bug, according to Nintendo. The company posted about the situation on social media. Currently, if you start researching the Bewilder Bird before Mr. E’s tutorial for the Index and then end the research before making a...

The big picture: Nintendo identifies game-breaking bug in Yoshi and the... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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'Shoot for the moon?' Aim a bit lower, researchers say

How ambitious should you be? Folk wisdom offers conflicting advice: "Shoot for the moon," but also, "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good." A new study by researchers at the University of Wyoming, Stanford University and the University of Colorado-Boulder used a math...

The big picture: 'Shoot for the moon?' Aim a bit lower,... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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With Complex Cloud Integrations, Small Errors Lead to Major Compromises

Researchers discover an exploit chain combining over-permissioned roles, secrets discovery, and non-human identities that could have compromised a popular automation service.

Why it matters: With Complex Cloud Integrations, Small Errors Lead to... is a wake-up call for digital security.

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‘Star City’ Only Exists Because of ‘For All Mankind,’ but Would Apple’s First Big Spinoff Be Better on Its Own?

The spinoff is tense and melancholic speculative fiction about what may have happened if America lost the space race — only this time, told from inside the Soviet Union. Yet, unlike most franchise extensions, the new show's ties to the original series hurt more than they help.

Why it matters: ‘Star City’ Only Exists Because of ‘For All... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Chernin Entertainment Boards Sophie Fleur De Bruijn Script ‘One Month Mark’; One Of The More Sought After Rom Com Spec Scripts In Years

EXCLUSIVE: In what many are calling one of the best rom com specs in years, Chernin Entertainment has landed the big prize as sources tell Deadline that the production company has come on to produce the Sophie Fleur de Bruijn’s hot spec One Month Mark. Chernin is partnering wi...

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

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How Donald Trump Became Jimmy Carter

An Iran crisis. Inflation. Someone should get the president a cardigan sweater

Why it matters: How Donald Trump Became Jimmy Carter is making waves across platforms.

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Drake, Zara Larsson, Ella Langley Among Spotify’s 2026 Songs of Summer Predictions

Spotify has rolled out its 2026 Songs of Summer predictions, listing 30 songs from artists including Zara Larsson, Drake and Ella Langley that its editorial team has named as contenders. Among the tracks selected include Drake’s “Janice STFU,” Larsson’s “Midnight Sun,” Langley...

The big picture: Drake, Zara Larsson, Ella Langley Among Spotify’s 2026... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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A24’s Friday the 13th Series Must Not Try to Fix the Timeline

It should be the easiest question in the world to answer. When does Friday the 13th take place? On Friday. The thirteenth day of the month. It’s right there in the title. But the Friday the 13th franchise can’t do anything the easy way, so if you thought that a series that too...

Den of Geek reports: A24’s Friday the 13th Series Must Not Try... — this taps into what audiences want right now.

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Backrooms is at the forefront of horror’s YouTube wave

Though YouTube has always been a place where up-and-coming artists could be discovered and make it big, in recent years the platform has become a launching pad for some of Hollywood's most exciting new horror directors. The filmmakers behind films like Talk to Me, Iron Lung, a...

The Verge reports: Backrooms is at the forefront of horror’s YouTube... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Acer’s answer to the MacBook Neo is a $699 laptop with Intel chips and 8GB of RAM

Acer is aiming to take on the MacBook Neo more directly with a new Swift Air 14, a new 14-inch laptop that starts at $699. The laptop will use Intel's lower-cost Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" chips - either Core 5 or Core 7 models, both of which are six-core processors. It come...

Why it matters: Acer’s answer to the MacBook Neo is a... could change how developers build software.

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Witcher Dev Will Focus On Sequels Over Expansions For Witcher 4, 5, 6

The Witcher 3 may be getting a big new expansion almost 12 years after launch, but you shouldn’t expect that to be the norm for the series going forward. From Witcher 4 on, CDPR will focus on full games instead of developing expansions, the studio said. In the Q&A section o...

The big picture: Witcher Dev Will Focus On Sequels Over Expansions... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road reveals free “New Kick‑Off” DLC

Level-5 unveiled the latest DLC update for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, which is “New Kick‑Off”. It will be out for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch players on June 11, 2026. The update will include Seasonal Players for the official online tournament Victory Road. As part of this...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.

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Jack White’s first public art exhibition ‘These Thoughts May Disappear’ opens in London: “People don’t know this side of me”

Some of the pieces on display are a nod to his time working as an upholsterer as a teenager, and were made in collaboration with Damien Hirst The post Jack White’s first public art exhibition ‘These Thoughts May Disappear’ opens in London: “People don’t know this side of me” a...

Why it matters: Jack White’s first public art exhibition ‘These Thoughts... taps into a cultural moment.

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15 Movies We Don’t Watch Because They’re Good

Taste is subjective, and all in all, that’s what makes us unique. Things that everyone likes we might loath, while stuff we adore can be despised by the general public. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that, although there is a subset of movies that are, if this were poss...

Why it matters: 15 Movies We Don’t Watch Because They’re Good captures the public's attention.

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Trump Mobile’s website still says the T1 Phone is ‘American-made’

Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. As the phone's supposed launch continues, we noticed its website may be violating FTC rules. When the Trump phone was first announ...

Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Fontaines D.C.’s Carlos O’Connell and Tom Coll have produced the new Film Noir album – check out the two first singles ‘VIENS TIENS TOI / VEGITA’

"Producing this record was one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve had" The post Fontaines D.C.’s Carlos O’Connell and Tom Coll have produced the new Film Noir album – check out the two first singles ‘VIENS TIENS TOI / VEGITA’ appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Fontaines D.C.’s Carlos O’Connell and Tom Coll have... — taps into a cultural moment.

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Jony Ive’s funky Ferrari

Most people will never own, drive, or even sit inside a Ferrari Luce. (If you can, or do… hit us up.) There's still no question that Ferrari's first electric vehicle is one of the most interesting, surprising cars of the year. With a decidedly un-Ferrari look, and lots of new ...

The big picture: Jony Ive’s funky Ferrari — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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15 TV Programs Showing That Cable Still Brings in the Big Bucks

Streaming may dominate entertainment headlines, but cable television continues to generate enormous audiences and massive revenue through a handful of highly reliable programs. Sports, live events, reality competition shows, and long running franchises still attract millions o...

The big picture: 15 TV Programs Showing That Cable Still Brings... — taps into what audiences want right now.

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iPhone 18 Pro dummy units reveal four color options [Gallery]

A new set of iPhone 18 Pro dummy units is giving us our best look yet at the all-new colors Apple has planned for this year. The dummy units corroborate that the iPhone 18 Pro will be available in dark cherry, black, silver, and light blue. more…

Why it matters: iPhone 18 Pro dummy units reveal four color... reshapes the tech landscape.

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‘The Last Viking’ Review: Eccentric Danish Crime Comedy Casts Mads Mikkelsen Way Against Type

Though he’s a prolific screenwriter with a number of popular arthouse titles to his name (“After the Wedding,” “In a Better World,” “The Promised Land”), the directorial efforts of one Anders Thomas Jensen (including “Riders of Justice” and “Men and Chicken”) are rarer birds i...

The big picture: ‘The Last Viking’ Review: Eccentric Danish Crime Comedy... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Google Chrome adds session cookie theft protection for all users

Google says the Chrome Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) security feature is now generally available and is rolling out to all users to prevent account takeovers. [...]

The big picture: Google Chrome adds session cookie theft protection for... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.

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15 Best Wireless Chargers, All Tested and Reviewed (2026)

Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.

Wired reports: 15 Best Wireless Chargers, All Tested and Reviewed... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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5 best practices for migrating to a new CRM

Switching CRMs risks data loss and workflow disruption. These five best practices keep things on track.

The big picture: 5 best practices for migrating to a new... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Mirror life: Scientists clash over threat of lab-engineered bacteria

Bacteria created using mirror images of natural biomolecules would pose a grave threat to life on Earth, some researchers warn, but a new study suggests they would struggle to survive in the wild

Bottom line from New Scientist: this advances our understanding of the world.

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Mina the Hollower launch trailer – next game from Shovel Knight dev on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

We’ve got the launch trailer for Mina the Hollower. Yacht Club Games has been tied to the Shovel Knight franchise, but has now come out with a brand new game, and it’s live for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Everything you need to know can be found in the following overvie...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.

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A hidden supermassive black hole may be lurking inside the Antennae galaxies

Astronomers may have uncovered a hidden supermassive black hole inside the famous Antennae galaxies NGC 4038/4039, a pair of colliding galaxies best known for their spectacular bursts of star formation. The paper outlining the findings was posted to the arXiv preprint server o...

Phys.org reports: A hidden supermassive black hole may be lurking... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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International Insider: ‘MAFS’ Scandal Widens; Pope Warns Over AI; Reality TV Summit UK

Hello again, Insiders. Jesse Whittock here. It’s been a scorcher of a week here in London, but even hotter is the fact Deadline’s Reality TV Summit is coming to SXSW London on June 2. There are still very limited places available if you don’t want to miss out. Sign up to atten...

Deadline reports: International Insider: ‘MAFS’ Scandal Widens; Pope Warns Over... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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15 Movies That Clearly Wanted to Be the Next Harry Potter

The cultural success (and impact) of the Harry Potter series can’t be underestimated, making it only natural that studios would want to catch that lightning in a second bottle. However, a big part of Harry Potter’s success comes down to luck, something no amount of money can r...

The big picture: 15 Movies That Clearly Wanted to Be the... — is generating buzz across social media.

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Hundreds of prolific Wikipedia editors are threatening to go on strike

Wikipedia is one of the last bastions of trust on the internet. But last week, volunteer editors and contributors were alarmed to hear that a small but important team of engineers at the nonprofit that supports it had been laid off. The layoffs didn't just threaten to sever an...

The big picture: Hundreds of prolific Wikipedia editors are threatening to... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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'The Com' Cyberattacks Support Violence & Sexploitation

Your organization's security failures have consequences for everyone else too, since this neo-Nazi-infested criminal gang uses its cyber winnings to support more violent and widespread crimes.

The big picture: 'The Com' Cyberattacks Support Violence & Sexploitation — underscores the cost of weak defenses.

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This AI startup will clean your home for free to train future robots

AI training startup Shift wants to clean your home for free. The catch - because, despite what its website says, there's always a catch - is that it will record cleaners as they scrub, vacuum, dust, tidy, and wash, and use that footage to train robots. Shift announced the unus...

Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.

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"We're determined to win justice for the 31 fired workers" - Rockstar Games workers publicly launch union, as legal battle with the GTA 6 maker rages on

Developers at Rockstar Games have publicly announced a union known as the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), which is a subsidiary of the wider Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB). It comes as the IWGB is preparing to take the Grand Theft Auto 6 maker to court ...

Why it matters: "We're determined to win justice for the 31... signals what players want next.

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Wild n Chill announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, from the makers of Cast n Chill

Wombat Brawler is making Wild n Chill for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, the developer has confirmed to Nintendo Everything. For now, no release window has been announced. This is a follow-up to Cast n Chill, which is available on both of Nintendo’s platforms. The action now sh...

Why it matters: Wild n Chill announced for Nintendo Switch 2... is generating hype in the community.

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Embarrassing Gmail Name? You Can Now Change It

Google now lets users change their Gmail name without losing data. Here’s how the new feature works.

The big picture: Embarrassing Gmail Name? You Can Now Change It — could change how developers build software.

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15 Times American Movies Pretended Mexico Was Yellow

You’d be forgiven for not knowing this, but Mexico isn’t covered in yellow tint. This is a myth propagated by popular media, since they insist on using the filter when showing scenes happening within the country. The alleged reason is that it helps inform the audience where a ...

Bottom line from Den of Geek: this signals changes in media consumption.

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Pocket a huge $252 saving on a two-year PIA VPN subscription and score two months for free — 88% discount on no-logs provider with servers in 90 different countries and support for unlimited connections

Grab this PIA 2-year VPN deal for only $34.58 and save a massive $252.22 compared to a standard monthly sub, unlocking access to privacy-protecting connections online for the equivalent of just $1.33 a month, with two months extra free.

Why it matters: Pocket a huge $252 saving on a two-year... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Robyn’s ‘Complete Body Talk’ coming to vinyl as one continuous collection for the first time

All three parts come together on the new release, and it includes fan-favourite tracks like ‘Dancing On My Own’, ‘Call Your Girlfriend’ and ‘Hang With Me’ The post Robyn’s ‘Complete Body Talk’ coming to vinyl as one continuous collection for the first time appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Robyn’s ‘Complete Body Talk’ coming to vinyl as... — is making waves across platforms.

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How To Navigate The Stomach Mines In Mina The Hollower

Mina the Hollower is a game that wants you to hate it, but it's so charming and addictive that you'll find yourself bashing your head against a wall until you figure it out. One such area is the Stomach Mines, which you'll find yourself in after getting to Bone Beach. To reach...

Why it matters: How To Navigate The Stomach Mines In Mina... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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New Russian-Linked GREYVIBE Targets Ukraine with AI-Powered Cyberattacks

A previously undocumented threat actor dubbed GREYVIBE has been attributed to ongoing and persistent attacks targeting Ukraine and Ukraine-related entities since at least August 2025. GREYVIBE, per WithSecure, is assessed to be a Russian-speaking group operating broadly in th...

Bottom line from The Hacker News: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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15 Actors Who Fumbled the Project of a Lifetime, and Never Got Back

Hollywood history is filled with actors who landed dream roles most performers would do anything to get, only to walk away at the worst possible moment. Of course, they might not have known at the time what they were missing, but the writing was on the wall. You need to risk t...

Why it matters: 15 Actors Who Fumbled the Project of a... signals changes in media consumption.

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The Witcher 4 is the work of over twice as many CD Projekt staff as The Witcher 3, in a fresh display of how blockbluster team sizes have ballooned

The Witcher 4 is the work of over twice as many CD Projekt developers as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the company's executives have revealed. That's approximately as many people as worked on Cyberpunk 2077, although naturally, the figure excludes a lot of external or infrequent c...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: The Witcher 4 is the work of over... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Isekai Villain incoming for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch

Kemco has announced Isekai Villain, which will be released simultaneously on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. We have a release date of June 5, 2026. Isekai Villain follows most of Kemo’s other games as a JRPG, though this one is a bit different as you won’t be the hero this time...

Nintendo Everything reports: Isekai Villain incoming for Nintendo Switch 2 and... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Homeless encampment sweeps spiked after Supreme Court decision

Officials in Oakland sharply increased the number of homeless encampments they cleared in the months after the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision made it easier for municipalities nationwide to do so, new research from UC Berkeley shows.

Phys.org reports: Homeless encampment sweeps spiked after Supreme Court decision — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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New Silicon Motion SM2524XT chip brings 14 GB/s to mainstream SSDs — 6nm DRAMless controller boasts heavy AI PC optimization and slashes KV cache latency

Silicon Motion announces its SM2524XT mainstream SSD controller that promises 14 GB/s read speed, up to 2.5 million random IOPS, and sustained random performance.

Tom's Hardware reports: New Silicon Motion SM2524XT chip brings 14 GB/s... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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