Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-10States Seek $1.4T From Meta Over Youth Safety ClaimsSeveral US states are pursuing $1.4 trillion from Meta, accusing the company of designing addictive features that harmed young users. Trials in Oakland and New Mexico, plus COPPA claims, raise stakes for the tech giant.
Read MoreLena Carter2026-07-10Why Netflix Loses Viewers After Hit First Seasons TodayNetflix faces a growing retention problem: many originals lose big chunks of their audiences after season one. Why binge releases, marketing focus, and viewing habits are driving a steep viewer drop-off.
Read MoreDaniel Rivers2026-07-10AscendEX Shuts Down, Warns Users May Lose Crypto FundsAscendEX halted operations after MiCA compliance issues and liquidity problems, suspending automated withdrawals and warning users some crypto balances may not be recoverable. Guidance for affected customers included documentation and reporting to regulators.
Read MoreAva Stein2026-07-10New Polymer Design Blocks Heat Without Losing StrengthUMass Amherst researchers used vibrational engineering with THDBT-filled polyurethane to reduce thermal conductivity by 17% while preserving strength and adding flame resistance—opening new paths for lightweight thermal plastics.
Read MoreEthan Miles2026-07-102Ford Focus May Return as a Compact Crossover SUV ConceptFord may revive the Focus name as a compact (C-segment) crossover SUV. Rumors point to hybrid and plug-in powertrains, possible Volkswagen platform sharing, and CGI renderings that reimagine the Focus as a Puma-like crossover.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-09Honor’s Robot Phone May Finally Launch This AugustA new leak from Digital Chat Station suggests Honor will launch its Robot Phone in August. The handset, seen at CES and MWC, features a retractable gimbal for stabilized, tracked video—aimed at creators and mobile cinematographers.
Read MoreNoah Seniro2026-07-09Why Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Is Already a TriumphEarly press praise for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey calls it a bold, emotional blockbuster—an IMAX-sized retelling of myth with standout performances and technical bravura. Read critics' take and cast highlights ahead of the July 17 release.
Read MoreNoah Seniro2026-07-09Tarantino's Tenth: New Film Momentum and West End PlayQuentin Tarantino shifts focus to a West End play before returning to direct his next, "entirely new" film. Robert Richardson reveals pre-production may begin summer 2027, with filming set to follow.
Read MoreAndre Okoye2026-07-09More Protein and Exercise: Rethinking Healthy AgingNew research argues that aiming above minimums—more protein and a mix of aerobic plus resistance exercise—may better preserve strength, independence, and cognition as we age, not just prevent deficiency.
Read MoreDaniel Rivers2026-07-0922027 Aston Martin Vantage RS: Central Quad Exhaust ArrivesSpy shots reveal the 2027 Aston Martin Vantage RS with a central quad exhaust, massive rear wing, AMG V8 power and track-focused aero. Expect more power, less weight and enhanced handling.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-09Samsung M67 Leak Suggests Return of Flagship ExynosA Geekbench entry for model SM-M676K suggests Samsung's next Galaxy M could use the Exynos 2200 with Xclipse 920 GPU, 8GB RAM, and Android 17. Scores and chip details point to a more powerful M-series variant.
Read MoreAndre Okoye2026-07-09Why Video Games Might Sharpen Memory and Thinking NowA systematic review in Acta Psychologica of 133 studies and 14,245 participants finds small but significant cognitive benefits from video gaming—especially for memory—while noting methodological limits and debate over real-world transfer.
Read MoreLena Carter2026-07-09Why Netflix Scrapped Hannibal Starring Denzel WashingtonNetflix has canceled the Hannibal film starring Denzel Washington and directed by Antoine Fuqua, industry sources say. Cinematographer Robert Richardson confirms the project folded after weeks of pre-production.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-07-09Meta's Muse Image Lets You Tag People Into AI PhotosMeta unveils Muse Image, a new AI that can insert tagged Instagram users into generated photos. Working with Muse Spark, it powers edits, room redesigns, and 30 Instagram Story effects, with privacy controls promised.
Read MoreAndre Okoye2026-07-09Painless Brush Swab Quickly Spots Oral Cancer in One HourA new brush-swab test called qMIDS detects oral cancer in under an hour with about 95.5% accuracy. Non-invasive and repeatable, it could reduce painful biopsies and improve early detection worldwide.
Read MoreDaniel Rivers2026-07-092Kia EV2 Long-Range Qualifies for Full UK EV Grant NowKia UK confirms long-range 61-kWh EV2 models qualify for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant, cutting on-the-road costs and making the 2026 EV2 a strong contender in the affordable electric crossover market.
Read MoreJulia Bennett2026-07-09Inside Huawei's Folded Future: XT2, X9 and a New PuraHuawei is preparing two major foldables this year — a refined tri-fold XT2 and a larger Mate X9 with a bigger battery and upgraded camera. A smaller wide foldable could arrive next year.
Read MoreNoah Seniro2026-07-09Tom Holland Thought Christopher Nolan Hated Him on SetTom Holland feared Christopher Nolan disliked his acting on the first day of shooting The Odyssey after repeated cuts — but it turned out IMAX film rolls only hold about three minutes. Holland now calls working with Nolan and Emma Thomas an education.
Read MoreDaniel Rivers2026-07-092Russia Advances Crypto Bill, Drops Wallet Address RuleRussia's State Duma advanced a revised crypto bill that drops wallet address disclosure, allows crypto purchases of DFAs and securities, keeps a 300,000 ruble retail cap, and adds temporary transfer freezes.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-09Why Galaxy S27 Pro Isn’t a Mini Ultra: Exynos 2700’s RoleReports say the Galaxy S27 Pro will use Exynos 2700 outside North America while the S27 Ultra gets Snapdragon Elite worldwide. Here’s what the SF2P node, side-by-side packaging and clock speeds mean for real-world performance.
