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  1. Name That Toon ContestDark Reading
  2. The First ‘Masters of the Universe’ Muscled Into Theaters in 1987Hollywood Reporter
  3. Charley Crockett on the Future of His Missing Album ‘Clovis’: ‘I’m Gonna Get It Out’Rolling Stone
  4. Summer Game Fest 2026 preview: What to expect from this year's showcasesPC Gamer
  5. Toy Story: Retro Roundup, Toy Story 3 Complete Edition announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch [update: pre-orders]Nintendo Everything
  6. Diane Sawyer’s ‘The Mystery Of Richard Simmons’ Audience Up 57% Since Airing As Most-Watched ABC News Primetime Special In 6 YearsDeadline
  7. Denshattack seeing a delayNintendo Everything
  8. Motorola Razr Fold vs. Razr Ultra: I tested both phones for a month - this one's betterZDNet
  9. ‘De Gaulle’ Director Antonin Baudry on Pathé’s Next Epic, Roosevelt and Why ‘Europe’s Narrative Has Been Written by the Americans’Variety
  10. Amazon Says It Has ‘Great Relationship’ With 007 First Light Devs As Fans Worry IOI Won’t Get To Make A SequelKotaku

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Toy Story: Retro Roundup, Toy Story 3 Complete Edition announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch [update: pre-orders]

June 2: We have a double dose of Toy Story game announcements as Toy Story: Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition have just been revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, courtesy of Atari and Digital Eclipse. These two are planned for October 15, 2026. Toy Story: Re...

Why it matters: Toy Story: Retro Roundup, Toy Story 3 Complete... is generating hype in the community.

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Diane Sawyer’s ‘The Mystery Of Richard Simmons’ Audience Up 57% Since Airing As Most-Watched ABC News Primetime Special In 6 Years

EXCLUSIVE: Diane Sawyer’s deep dive into the life and work of fitness guru Richard Simmons has piqued audience interest. The ABC News special, which aired on May 12, has tallied 10.2M viewers to-date across ABC, Disney+ and Hulu, per a combination of Nielsen Big Data + Panel a...

Why it matters: Diane Sawyer’s ‘The Mystery Of Richard Simmons’ Audience... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Denshattack seeing a delay

Denshattack will take a little bit longer to launch as a delay was just announced. Last we heard, the title was on track for June 17, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Now, however, it will be available on July 15, 2026. The team didn’t really get into the reasonin...

The big picture: Denshattack seeing a delay — could shake up the gaming landscape.

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‘De Gaulle’ Director Antonin Baudry on Pathé’s Next Epic, Roosevelt and Why ‘Europe’s Narrative Has Been Written by the Americans’

As French cinema continues to embrace large-scale event filmmaking, Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance” arrives as Pathé’s latest ambitious historical epic, following the blockbuster success of “The Count of Monte Cristo” and “The Three Musketeers” diptych. The first inst...

The big picture: ‘De Gaulle’ Director Antonin Baudry on Pathé’s Next... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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ChatGPT now saves narrative dossiers about you sorted by work, hobbies, and travel preferences

ChatGPT's updated "Dreaming" memory system now builds coherent user profiles from conversations instead of saving scattered bullet points. OpenAI says the success rate for keeping information current jumped from 52.2 percent last year to 75.1 percent. The article ChatGPT now s...

Bottom line from The Decoder: this marks a new chapter in AI development.

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YouTube TV is no longer the presenting sponsor of the NBA Finals

If you’re an NBA fan, you’re familiar with the onslaught of YouTube TV advertising that has come with Google’s service being the presenting sponsor of the NBA Finals. That’s changing this year, though. more…

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

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FilmNation Snaps Up Absurdist Action-Thriller Spec ‘I’d Like To Speak To Your Manager’ From Gabe Delahaye

EXCLUSIVE: In a highly competitive situation, FilmNation has acquired I’d Like to Speak to Your Manager, an absurdist action-thriller spec from Gabe Delahaye, for feature development. No word yet on the film’s plot. Fortunate Jack will join FilmNation in producing. Delahaye is...

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

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OpenAI says ChatGPT’s memory feature is getting smarter and coming to free users

ChatGPT’s memory feature allows it to learn about you and remember your preferences over time. Memory gives ChatGPT useful context for natural interactions that don’t need start from scratch each time. OpenAI has released new details on how ChatGPT’s memory feature is getting ...

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.

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What network science can tell us about the 2026 World Cup

Team Australia kicked it long from the goalkeeper. Switzerland took a slower approach and preferred short passes over long drives. Spain, on the other hand, tended to string the ball with sharp, sideways passes across the field. Those are a few of the takeaways from passing-st...

The big picture: What network science can tell us about the... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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DNA repair enzyme uses one-dimensional sliding to detect key sites, researchers reveal

DNA is the blueprint of the human body. However, tens of thousands of DNA lesions occur in our bodies every day. In particular, if "apurinic/apyrimidinic sites" (AP sites, damaged sites where one letter of DNA information has been erased) are not properly repaired, they can le...

Phys.org reports: DNA repair enzyme uses one-dimensional sliding to detect... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Monument Releasing Takes English-Language For ‘Memory Of Princess Mumbi’ & Sets August 14 U.S. Release + New Trailer

EXCLUSIVE: Monument Releasing has acquired U.S., Canada, UK and Australia/New Zealand rights to Damien Hauser’s ground-breaking Africa sci-fi Memory Of Princess Mumbi. The film made history last year as the first Kenyan picture to debut in the independent Venice parallel secti...

The big picture: Monument Releasing Takes English-Language For ‘Memory Of Princess... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Alan Jackson Final Concert To Be Taped For NBC Primetime Special

Country superstar Alan Jackson is set to give his final concert performance later this month in Nashville, and NBC has announced the show will be filmed to air in primetime this year. Alan Jackson: The Last Show will air as a primetime television event later this year on NBC a...

Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.

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UN food agency discloses breach affecting 600,000 Gaza households

The United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP), the world's largest humanitarian organization, revealed over the weekend that its self-registration application (SRA) for Palestine was breached. [...]

Why it matters: UN food agency discloses breach affecting 600,000 Gaza... is a wake-up call for digital security.

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Globoplay Original Series ‘The Playoffs’ Premieres at SXSW London, Created by and Starring Brazilian Powerhouse Cauã Reymond

“The Playoffs” (“Jogada de Risco”) has had its world premiere at SXSW London , the international festival unspooling June 1-6, whose mission is to bring the business, technology and creative communities together. TV Globo, the largest producer of Portuguese-language content in...

Variety reports: Globoplay Original Series ‘The Playoffs’ Premieres at SXSW... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Meta rolls out a new AI creator assistant on Facebook

Creators often have to parse through charts and dashboards to understand their performance, but with the new AI assistant, they can get quick answers to questions like "When should I post?" and "What are people saying in my comments?"

TechCrunch reports: Meta rolls out a new AI creator assistant... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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Piers Morgan: AI Is So Powerful, A Deepfake Of Me Duped My Own Mother — SXSW London

Piers Morgan has lamented the rise of AI-generated clips of him ranting on topical subjects. In an interview at SXSW London, Morgan revealed that his own mother was unable to spot that a viral video of the YouTube presenter was in fact a deepfake. Morgan’s likeness is now regu...

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

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Netflix Pauses Pre-Production On Antoine Fuqua’s Hannibal Epic Starring Denzel Washington

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has halted pre-production on its untitled epic drama about ancient Carthaginian general Hannibal starring Denzel Washington in the titular role with his frequent collaborator Antoine Fuqua directing. The film was planning to shoot later this year in Italy bu...

The big picture: Netflix Pauses Pre-Production On Antoine Fuqua’s Hannibal Epic... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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100 Most-Watched TV Series of 2025-26 Across Streaming, Broadcast and Cable: ‘Stranger Things,’ NFL, ‘Tracker,’ ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Top the Charts

TV audiences were high on the Upside Down this season. “Stranger Things” ended its final season with an average of 32.9 million viewers, easily making it the most-watched series of the just concluded 2025 26 TV frame. The Netflix thriller averaged that number over 35 days, per...

The big picture: 100 Most-Watched TV Series of 2025-26 Across Streaming,... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Joshua Jackson Joins ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season 3 Cast

EXCLUSIVE: The Season 3 cast of Apple TV’s Your Friends & Neighbors is growing. Joshua Jackson (The Affair, Doctor Odyssey) has been cast in a major recurring role, joining previously announced Michelle Monaghan, a new series regular, in the upcoming season. Jackson’s casting ...

Deadline reports: Joshua Jackson Joins ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Teacher-Turned-Comic Sam Salem Launching Podcast ‘After School Snack’ With All Things Comedy

EXCLUSIVE: Sam Salem, a former Midwestern high school teacher who is now a full-time stand-up, is launching a new podcast with All Things Comedy, titled After School Snack, on June 11. The podcast sees Salem attempt to circumvent his lack of culinary skills as he recreates his...

The big picture: Teacher-Turned-Comic Sam Salem Launching Podcast ‘After School Snack’... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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‘Euphoria’ Finale Boasts 8.7M Viewers In 3 Days; Season 3 Average Audience Up 17% Over Season 2

Euphoria seems to have held fairly steady across its third and final season, delivering 8.7M viewers in three days for the series finale, HBO says. That’s a slight uptick from the premiere, which amassed 8.5M viewers in three days, but the network didn’t specify if this is the...

Deadline reports: ‘Euphoria’ Finale Boasts 8.7M Viewers In 3 Days;... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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This Key Battlefield 6 Feature Is Arriving Soon, But Another Is Still Further Away

Battlefield Studios has provided a community update for Season 4 of Battlefield 6 and Redsec, which is releasing in July. The season will add naval warfare, new maps, and one of the game's highly-requested features. We also have a better timeline for when the requested server ...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Battlefield 6 Season 3 Blastpoint | Official Gameplay Trailer

Blastpoint, the second Season 3 update for #Battlefield6 and #REDSEC, arrives June 9 with the reimagined Cairo Bazaar, the return of Obliteration, and the Explosive Charge Bonus Path. Fight through Cairo’s dense streets in close-quarters combat as PAX and NATO forces battle...

GameSpot reports: Battlefield 6 Season 3 Blastpoint | Official Gameplay... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Google Photos support has returned for Aura’s digital photo frames

Digital photo frames offer a quick and easy way to display your family photos, and more in your home, and Google Photos integration is a no-brainer. However, changes from Google Photos last year resulted in Aura photo frames losing integration, but that’s now coming back. ...

Why it matters: Google Photos support has returned for Aura’s digital... could change how developers build software.

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'Out-of-place' rocks reveal how a young ocean formed

Deep below the Tyrrhenian Sea offshore Italy, scientists drilled into what they thought would be dark mantle rock—and found pieces of granite that seemingly had no business being there. Those unexpected intrusions turned out to offer a rare glimpse of how a massive fault rapid...

Phys.org reports: 'Out-of-place' rocks reveal how a young ocean formed — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Black suburbanization is reshaping American neighborhoods, study finds

In 1970, nearly half of all Black individuals in the U.S. resided in a large city. Over the past 50 years, that number has fallen to merely 25%, while the share living in the suburbs of large cities rose from 16% to 36%.This demographic shift is as large as the post-World War ...

The big picture: Black suburbanization is reshaping American neighborhoods, study finds — opens new research frontiers.

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TSMC CEO C.C. Wei says, ‘It will be a long time before we can meet customer demand’ — tells shareholders that he will keep prices stable, refrain from implementing price hikes

TSMC says it does not have enough capacity to handle all the demand from AI hyperscalers, with CEO C.C. Wei saying that it will take a long time before it can match customer demand. This is an opportunity for Intel, though, as companies desperate to get their hands on advance...

Tom's Hardware reports: TSMC CEO C.C. Wei says, ‘It will be... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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‘Euphoria’ Finale Hits 8.7 Million Viewers in Three Days as Season 3 Reaches Average of 25 Million to Date, Up 17% From Season 2

“Euphoria” ended with 8.7 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max in three days, a slight increase from the Season 3 premiere. Though Warner Bros. Discovery did not provide viewership totals for each week of “Euphoria” Season 3, the company reported that that the final season’s...

The big picture: ‘Euphoria’ Finale Hits 8.7 Million Viewers in Three... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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‘Get Kevin Feige on the Phone’: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on Taking Control of His Marvel Offer and What’s Next for ‘Wonder Man’

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II wasn’t going to waste his one “Marvel buck.” This is the same man who walked away from a George Miller’s “Furiosa.” The move was necessary. Six straight years of work — “The Get Down,” “Aquaman,” “Watchmen,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” “The Matrix Resur...

Variety reports: ‘Get Kevin Feige on the Phone’: Yahya Abdul-Mateen... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Kelsey Asbille Joins Arnold Schwarzenegger & Liam Hemsworth In Amazon MGM Action Film ‘The Kellys’

EXCLUSIVE: Yellowstone‘s Kelsey Asbille is set to star opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth in The Kellys, the action film from Thunder Road that Amazon MGM has acquired for worldwide release on streaming, as we first reported yesterday. Character details are bein...

Why it matters: Kelsey Asbille Joins Arnold Schwarzenegger & Liam Hemsworth... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Bain study finds companies miss AI savings targets because humans keep getting in the way

According to a Bain survey of 951 companies, almost 40 percent achieved less than 10 percent in AI cost savings, even though most had targeted 11 to 20 percent. One alleged reason is that only 7 percent actually run fully autonomous AI agents, even though their business cases ...

Why it matters: Bain study finds companies miss AI savings targets... marks a new chapter in AI development.

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Ellen Pompeo to Star in Hulu Pilot ‘Chicks’ From ‘Good American Family’ Writer Katie Robbins

Ellen Pompeo is staying in business with Hulu and her “Good American Family” collaborator Katie Robbins with the dramedy pilot “Chicks.” Variety has confirmed that Pompeo will star in and executive produce the pilot under her Calamity Jane banner along with Laura Holstein. Rob...

Variety reports: Ellen Pompeo to Star in Hulu Pilot ‘Chicks’... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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I built the ultimate Cosmic Orange iPhone everyday carry [Video]

When Apple unveiled the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, I was a bit skeptical. Apple usually reserves more “professional” and dull colors for the Pro models and the more vibrant colors for the regular iPhone lineup. But as someone who loves orange as a color, I went w...

9to5Mac reports: I built the ultimate Cosmic Orange iPhone everyday... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Amazon will publish whatever 007 First Light sequels there may be, as it muscles in on IO Interactive's operation as new owner of James Bond

Given the early success of 007 First Light, it's more than likely we will get more IO Interactive James Bond games in the future.. IOI has even suggested it would love to make a trilogy of James Bond games if it can - and given how First Light ends - no spoilers - there's room...

Why it matters: Amazon will publish whatever 007 First Light sequels... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Elisee Junior St Preux On Bringing Haiti To Tribeca With ‘The Tropic Sun And His Eyes’

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline has an exclusive first look at the trailer for The Tropic Sun and His Eyes ahead of its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival. Filmed in Haiti’s northern Cap-Haïtien region, the movie follows Ruben, a young man (Stevenson Jean) who embarks on a journey to ...

Deadline reports: Elisee Junior St Preux On Bringing Haiti To... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Alan Jackson’s Star-Studded Farewell Concert to Be Filmed for ‘The Last Show’ NBC Special

Country star Alan Jackson’s farewell concert, set for June 29 in Nashville, will be filmed for an NBC special, to be titled “Alan Jackson: The Last Show,” with an unspecified air date later in 2026, the network announced Thursday. The special is being directed by Sam Wrench, b...

Why it matters: Alan Jackson’s Star-Studded Farewell Concert to Be Filmed... is generating industry buzz.

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Magic: The Gathering Unveils New ‘Marvel Super Heroes’ Card; Game Designers Reveal Plan for Balancing Tie-In Sets With Internal IP Amid TV, Film Adaptations (EXCLUSIVE)

Magic: The Gathering‘s latest “Universes Beyond” set, “Marvel Super Heroes” will be released later this month and Variety has an exclusive reveal of a new card from the collection featuring one of the characters from Agents of S.H.I.E.LD. Releasing June 26, the highly anticipa...

Why it matters: Magic: The Gathering Unveils New ‘Marvel Super Heroes’... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Ryan Condal Reveals More About ‘House Of The Dragon’s Concluding Season 4 & Teases Future HBO Projects Under Renewed Deal: “Anything Is Possible But I Think I Have Said What I Have To Say About Westeros”

EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Condal is busy promoting Season 3 of House of the Dragon but Season 4, which he has confirmed is where he will draw things to a close in Westeros, is starting to take shape. Condal told Deadline that Season 4 of the hit Game of Thrones spin-off will “be on a pr...

Why it matters: Ryan Condal Reveals More About ‘House Of The... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Jupiter bow shock reveals electrons accelerating to relativistic speeds

Electrons around Jupiter have been caught in the process of being accelerated, revealing a potentially unified mechanism for particle acceleration. The findings, published in Nature, may help constrain how energetic particles are produced throughout the universe.

The big picture: Jupiter bow shock reveals electrons accelerating to relativistic... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Understanding Earth's hidden east-west symmetry could improve climate models

Earth is divided into two halves: the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Both reflect equal amounts of sunlight (albedo) even though they have different landmasses and weather patterns, especially cloud distribution. Why this is so is an ongoing mystery waiting to be solved.

Why it matters: Understanding Earth's hidden east-west symmetry could improve climate... advances our understanding of the world.

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Home-sorted recycling produces higher-quality plastic bales with fewer contaminants, finds study

The quality of recycled plastic tends to be higher when the waste is pre-sorted by households compared with plastics recovered from mixed waste at a recycling facility in the Netherlands, research in Nature suggests. While mixed waste (not pre-sorted) collections may increase ...

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

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Google Launches ‘Search Profiles’ for Creators and Companies, as AI Summaries Have Caused Steep Traffic Referral Drop-Off

Google is introducing a new way for creators and publishers to promote their content on the search engine with “Search profiles.” The new feature comes amid consternation from website operators and creators that Google’s AI summaries have eroded the volume of referral traffic ...

Why it matters: Google Launches ‘Search Profiles’ for Creators and Companies,... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Patricia Heaton Sets Legal Drama Pilot ‘Public Interest’ With Richard Schiff, James Wolk and More (EXCLUSIVE)

Patricia Heaton is executive producing and starring in “Public Interest,” a legal drama pilot from producer-director David Barrett and MPI Original Films. Alongside Heaton, best known for playing Debra Barone in “Everybody Loves Raymond,” the cast includes Richard Schiff (“The...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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Widow’s Bay Just Put Every Final Girl to Shame

This article contains full spoilers for Widow’s Bay episode eight “Your Baggage.” Midway through the eighth episode of the Apple TV series Widow’s Bay, “Your Baggage,” the masked killer (Airon Armstrong) who has been chasing local sad lady Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) seems to have...

Den of Geek reports: Widow’s Bay Just Put Every Final Girl to... — this signals changes in media consumption.

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Belkin’s new Joy-Con grips also boost the Switch 2’s battery life

Most of Belkin's Switch 2 accessories are designed to either protect or power up Nintendo's latest handheld, like its Charging Case Pro that actually does both at the same time. Its new multitasking Charging Grip can also add three or four more hours of playtime through an inc...

Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.

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Cash App made a magic wand for contactless payments

The convenience of contactless payments can already feel magical, but Cash App is really leaning into that with its latest accessory. The mobile payment service is launching the Cash App Wand: an NFC-enabled, iridescent, star-topped wand that allows users to make on-the-go pay...

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

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Windows is back on the Microsoft menu

I can't remember the last time Microsoft kicked off a Build keynote with Windows front and center, but that's exactly what CEO Satya Nadella did this week. Nadella didn't address the issues Microsoft is trying to fix in Windows 11 but chose to woo the audience with Microsoft's...

The big picture: Windows is back on the Microsoft menu — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Belkin made a charging grip for the Switch 2

Belkin's new Switch 2 charging grip lets you game longer and be more comfortable doing it.

Why it matters: Belkin made a charging grip for the Switch... could change how developers build software.

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Exclusive: Magic The Gathering’s Marvel Set Just Added Another Fantastic Commander

Not only are we less than three weeks away from the release of Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set, we're also exactly a month out from U.S. Independence Day, making GameSpot's exclusive MTG card reveal all the more appropriate. If you'd like to get your hands on th...

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

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Hasbro’s Latest Toy Drop Is Packed With Transformers, X-Men, And Star Wars Nostalgia

If you're in the mood to spice up your desk or shelf, action figures are a great way to scratch that itch. Hasbro is still one of the top toy manufacturers out there, and it has several new figures launching later this year that Star Wars, Transformers, and GI Joe fans will wa...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Wave Cash App’s Magic Wand to Pay for Stuff

You can tap the star-shaped, NFC-enabled wand at terminals to make contactless payments. It's the first of several tap-to-pay hardware doodads coming from Cash App.

The big picture: Wave Cash App’s Magic Wand to Pay for... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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What role will humans play in the future of scientific research?

Bottom line from BBC Science: this opens new research frontiers.

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The Googlebook might not be for you, and that’s okay [Video]

If we read between the lines, the Googlebook is doomed to fail, right? I’ll be the first to admit that I had that sinking feeling right away, but I’ve thought about it, and I think, no, I’m not the target for this upcoming product lineup, and that’s okay. more…

9to5Google reports: The Googlebook might not be for you, and... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Google Search adding profile pages for websites and creators

Google today announced “Search profiles” as a new way for website owners and creators to “shape their presence on Search.” more…

Why it matters: Google Search adding profile pages for websites and... is one to watch for the industry.

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The Mary Wallopers announce new album ‘Paddywhackery’ with defiant ‘Crowns of England’ and 2026 UK and Ireland tour

“We want to spread like a virus and destroy anyone who thinks they are above The Mary Wallopers” The post The Mary Wallopers announce new album ‘Paddywhackery’ with defiant ‘Crowns of England’ and 2026 UK and Ireland tour appeared first on NME.

NME reports: The Mary Wallopers announce new album ‘Paddywhackery’ with... — this is making waves across platforms.

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Nintendo Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries coming to the EU — console maker confirms it will comply with regulations set to take effect from 2027

The European Union's new directives for easily user-replaceable batteries will force Nintendo to update its Switch 2 console with a revised model. The law goes into effect from February 18, 2027, which means an updated Switch 2 that complies with these new regulations needs to...

The big picture: Nintendo Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries coming to... — could change how developers build software.

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Deals: Nest Cam Indoor from $53, Outdoor model up to 47% off, Google TV Streamer 4K price drop, more

Alongside the now live early Amazon Prime Day deals, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some Google Nest gear at new all-time lows including the latest Nest Cam Indoor at $70 Amazon all-time low, or open-box units from $52 (47% off). You can also land the latest Goog...

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Remarkable’s refurbished Paper Pro bundle is hundreds off

Color E Ink tablets aren’t usually affordable. I’m not going to say that Woot’s price on a refurbished “good as new” Remarkable Paper Pro is cheap, but it’s pretty fantastic compared to buying one new. Normally $629 just for the tablet, you can get a bundle that includes the b...

The Verge reports: Remarkable’s refurbished Paper Pro bundle is hundreds off — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Elden Ring For Switch 2 Finally Gets Release Date, $80 Price After Performance-Related Delay

From Software has confirmed the release date and other details for Elden Ring's upcoming Switch 2 launch. Fans have been waiting for a while, as From Software originally slated Elden Ring for release on Switch 2 in 2025, but it was delayed for "performance adjustments." Eld...

Why it matters: Elden Ring For Switch 2 Finally Gets Release... may set a new standard for the genre.

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Primavera Sound Announces 2026 Livestream Lineup with The Cure, Doja Cat, and Gorillaz

The xx, Skrillex, Addison Rae, Geese, Father John Misty, Alex G, and more will have their sets streamed on Amazon Music this year. Primavera Sound Announces 2026 Livestream Lineup with The Cure, Doja Cat, and Gorillaz Paolo Ragusa

Consequence of Sound reports: Primavera Sound Announces 2026 Livestream Lineup with The... — this could define this era of music.

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eFootball Kick-Off launch trailer – Konami debuts sports game on Nintendo Switch 2

Tying in with the launch of eFootball Kick-Off, we have a new launch trailer from Konami. The latest iteration in the  series, formerly known as Pro Evolution Soccer (PES), makes its debut today. A bunch of details can be found in the following overview: Featuring various nati...

Why it matters: eFootball Kick-Off launch trailer – Konami debuts sports... signals what players want next.

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Can fighting via text be good for a relationship?

Today, many of our social interactions are routed through technology: text messages, video calls, voice messages, emails and instant messaging apps. In romantic relationships, couples often use these methods to deal with conflicts.

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

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How tuning atomic order and surface chemistry can shape MXenes

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory are helping show what it means to design a material almost atom-by-atom. In two publications, scientists show they can carefully choose the types of atoms in a material, where those atoms sit and w...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Destiny 2 Ending New Content Is “Unthinkable,” Warframe Dev Says

Bungie recently announced that it is ending ongoing content releases for Destiny 2 on June 9, with the Sony-owned studio shifting to new projects. The end-of-service announcement was upsetting to many, including Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford. She said on the Only...

Why it matters: Destiny 2 Ending New Content Is “Unthinkable,” Warframe... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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God Of War Laufey Brings Back One Of The Best Parts Of The Previous Games

One of the big reveals from the PlayStation State of Play this week was a new God of War game called God of War: Laufey. The PS5 game mixes things up by focusing on Laufey instead of Kratos, but some things are staying the same. It has been confirmed that Bear McCreary, wh...

The big picture: God Of War Laufey Brings Back One Of... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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Fitbit Air owners are placing automatic watches on the same strap as the tracker, and it’s easy

The Fitbit Air doesn’t replace your analog or digital watch, and that’s one of the biggest reasons it works. Naturally, some users are already strapping their automatic watches to Google’s fitness tracker. more…

9to5Google reports: Fitbit Air owners are placing automatic watches on... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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Netflix Renews ‘Devil May Cry’ for Final Season

"This was always Dante’s Divine Comedy with guns and a red coat. Season 1 was Inferno. Season 2 was Purgatorio. Season 3 will be Paradiso," showrunner Adi Shankar says.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Netflix Renews ‘Devil May Cry’ for Final Season — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Deals: AirPods Max 2 hit Amazon all-time low, AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air $149 off, Watch bands from $15, more

Joining AirPods Pro 3 at one of the lowest prices to date and AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 hitting the best price ever. Best Buy has indeed launched a major 4-day Apple sale event, but these AirPods and Mac...

9to5Mac reports: Deals: AirPods Max 2 hit Amazon all-time low,... — this could change how developers build software.

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New MacBook Ultra report covers release timing, display, more

A new report from Omdia provides updates on release timing, the OLED display, and more for the upcoming MacBook Pro overhaul, which rumors say will be called MacBook Ultra. more…

Why it matters: New MacBook Ultra report covers release timing, display,... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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The Best Collagen Supplements of 2026

Collagen is one of a few supplements that biohackers and celebrities can’t seem to get enough of. But they might be on to something

The big picture: The Best Collagen Supplements of 2026 — shows where the music business is headed.

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Bernard Roizman, Virologist Who Demystified Herpes, Dies at 96

He mapped the herpes simplex virus genome, revealing how it invades cells. His work also helped lay the groundwork for potential vaccines and gene therapies.

Why it matters: Bernard Roizman, Virologist Who Demystified Herpes, Dies at... advances our understanding of the world.

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‘Industry’s Marisa Abela Knows How It All Ends for Yasmin

"I want her to be on the mountaintop somewhere, but I also know the show and I don't know whether that's possible," says the actress, who also reflects on working on the HBO drama's most popular season yet.

Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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New IronWorm malware hits 36 packages in npm supply-chain attack

A new supply-chain attack has infected 36 packages on the Node Package Manager (npm) index with infostealer malware called IronWorm. [...]

Why it matters: New IronWorm malware hits 36 packages in npm... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Scientists discover vast hidden structure beneath Antarctica’s ice

A giant fan-shaped network of hidden basins has been discovered beneath East Antarctica, revealing that several well-known subglacial features are actually part of one massive geological structure. The finding sheds new light on Antarctica’s ancient tectonic history and could ...

ScienceDaily reports: Scientists discover vast hidden structure beneath Antarctica’s ice — this opens new research frontiers.

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