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Michael Madsen, star of Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and Donnie Brasco, dies aged 67
The actor, best known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, was found unresponsive in Los AngelesMichael Madsen – a life in picturesPeter Bradshaw’s appreciationThe actor Michael Madsen has died aged 67 at his home in Malibu, according to authorities and his representatives. No foul play is suspected, the sheriff’s department confirmed, after deputies responded to the Los Angeles county home following a call...
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Apple and Spotify are sleepwalking into an AI music crisis – and The Velvet Sundown mess shows they need to act fast
Spotify and Apple’s AI blind spot: The Velvet Sundown is a warning on the dangers of AI music.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Former CBS anchor slams Paramount settlement with Trump: ‘It was a sellout’
Dan Rather laments ‘sad day for journalism’ after company settles for $16m over 60 Minutes Kamala Harris interviewA former CBS News anchor and 60 minutes correspondent, Dan Rather, has blasted the $16m settlement between Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, and Donald Trump, calling it a “sad day for journalism”.“It’s a sad day for 60 Minutes and CBS News,” Rather, a veteran journalist who was a CBS News anchor...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The Person in Charge of Testing Tech for US Spies Has Resigned
IARPA director Rick Muller is departing after just over a year at the R&D unit that invests in emerging technologies of potential interest to agencies like the NSA and the CIA, WIRED has learned.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Is this the fastest external SSD ever? Terramaster's D1 can reach almost 4GB/s in write speeds when paired with a Samsung 990 Pro
TerraMaster’s D1 SSD Plus boasts elite speeds and pro features, but quirks in compatibility and cooling make it better suited for tech-savvy users.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Spotify’s latest breakout band The Velvet Sundown appears to be AI-generated – and fans aren’t happy
New Spotify sensation The Velvet Sundown appears to be an entirely AI-generated band, even down to their album covers and music
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Congress passes budget to expand mass deportations, cut social services, and stall clean energy
The Republican-controlled US Congress has passed a budget bill that includes cuts to social programs like Medicaid and more funding for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), alongside provisions that discourage wind and solar energy production. Passed after a marathon debate in both houses, it will allow President Donald Trump to realize policy goals he’s so […]
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Neither AI nor E Ink can make touchscreen trackpads a good idea
E Ink, the company behind the highly readable displays you'll find in ereaders the world over, has created a new touchscreen trackpad for some reason. And rather than act as an extension of your laptop's screen, E Ink thinks it should be a dedicated home for AI interactions. The new touchscreen trackpad appears to use a color E Ink display, not unlike what you'll find on the Kobo Libra Colour or the Kindle Colorsoft,...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The best laptops you can get
Editor’s note:Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8th; however, if you want to get a head start on your online shopping, we’ve rounded up thebest early Prime Day deals you can already get. Buying the right laptop can be stressful. It’s likely one of the bigger tech purchases you’ll make, and there are a […]
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:This portable battery station powered my home for two weeks - and it's on sale for Prime Day
The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus is a powerful, solar-ready energy solution built to keep your home running without missing a beat. Get it for up to 50% off with this Amazon Prime Day deal.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 4, #754
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 4, #754.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 4, #284
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 4, No. 284.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 4, #488
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 4, No. 488.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 4, #1476
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Friday, July 4, No. 1,476.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Crunchyroll blames third-party vendor for AI subtitle mess
At the start of last year, Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini told The Vergethe company was "very focused on testing" generative AI tools for subtitling and captioning speech to text. The comment came just months after the streamer temporarily took down the debut episode of one of its newest shows, The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons, after people complained about poor subtitles. Much of the translation was nonsensical, with...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Putin insisted Russia ‘will not step back from goals’ in Ukraine in hour-long call to Trump, Kremlin says – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. You can read our latest report on Ukraine here:Deputy commander of Russian navy killed in strike near Ukraine frontlinein ItalyDue to the climate emergency, Italian seas have reached temperatures above 20C even at depths of 40 metres, according to a report released on Wednesday by Greenpeace. Continue reading...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Provider of covert surveillance app spills passwords for 62,000 users
Creators say app is intended for parental monitoring. So why the emphasis on stealth?
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Streeting sets out digital overhaul of NHS centred on ‘doctor in your pocket’ app
Health secretary banks on resulting efficiencies to reduce number of frontline workers in 10-year health planTwelve key takeaways from Labour’s 10-year NHS planWes Streeting has staked the future of the NHS on a digital overhaul in which a beefed-up NHS app and new hospital league tables are intended to give patients unprecedented control over their care.A dramatic expansion of the role of the NHS app will result in...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:I replaced my Ray-Ban Meta with these Amazon smart glasses, and was impressed
The Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) may be the most subtle-looking pair of smart glasses on the market - and they're nearly 60% off ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:My favorite USB-C accessory of all time got a magnetic upgrade - and it's only $8 on sale
I've always valued these easy-to-use accessories - and now, they're more practical than ever. Get one for cheap with this Amazon Prime Day deal.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:This $20 LAN USB-C cable is exactly what you need if you want to connect your smartphone to your NAS - but that's just scratching the surface
Plugable’s USB-C-E1000-2M offers long-reach Ethernet for mobile devices, but its value depends on specific workflows and inconsistent mobile platform support.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Apple iOS 26: All the latest features for iPhone's new operating system, including FaceTime updates
Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) Get ready because Apple iOS 26 (not iOS 19) is headed your way this fall with some cool new features you'll want to try. What's most exciting? The fresh home and lock screen redesign we've been waiting to see for years. Dubbed Liquid Glass, the new look and feel will extend across all of Apple's upcoming operating systems. The overhaul was one of several big...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Lula visits former Argentinian president under house arrest in snub to Milei
Brazilian president meets Cristina Fernández de Kirchner at her flat in Buenos Aires after regional summitBrazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has eschewed a one-on-one meeting with the Argentinian president, Javier Milei, during a trip to Buenos Aires, instead opting to visit Milei’s political rival, former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who is under house arrest.Lula was in the Argentinian...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:I'm a phone expert, and these July 4th mobile deals are worth upgrading to
For July 4th, multiple retailers and carriers are offering steep discounts on iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel models, and more. Here are our top picks.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The 27 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (July 2025)
Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical, Bono: Stories of Surrender, and Blitz are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Anthem is officially shutting down on January 12
EA's beleaguered online shooter Anthem is shutting down for good on January 12, 2026. The game will be removed from the company's storefront ahead of that on August 15. It'll be available for download after that date so long as it's already in your library. Some aspects of the game have already begun winding down. Players can no longer purchase premium in-game currency as of today, though they can still use existing...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:What's Free on the Epic Games Store This Week?
This week's free-to-play games are a roguelike where your weapon is your nifty backpack and a visually stunning indie set in the human mind.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The DeWalt cordless power tool set I recommend to everyone is 42% off for Prime Day
My favorite DeWalt power tool kit is perfect for DIY beginners and tradespeople, and it's currently $110 off on Amazon.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:MindsEye dev warns staff about layoffs amid talk of saboteurs and 'relaunch'
Microsoft isn't the only gaming company talking about layoffs this week. MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) notified around 300 employees that they risk losing their jobs. However, the drama doesn't end there. The studio has reportedly blamed saboteurs for its woes… again. BARB workers posted on LinkedIn this week about receiving "risk of redundancy" emails. (That followed confirmation last month that the...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Final GOP bill kneecaps renewables and hydrogen but lifts nuclear and geothermal
The final bill is largely what emerged from the Senate Finance Committee in mid-June.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Not everyone is thrilled with Threads’ DMs
The company is now facing user backlash over the addition, as users, primarily women, are arguing that there should be a way to opt out of DMs entirely, citing harassment concerns.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Trump Officials Want to Prosecute Over the ICEBlock App. Lawyers Say That’s Unconstitutional
The platform, which allows users to anonymously share the locations of ICE agents, is currently the third-most-downloaded iPhone app.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The 70+ best July 4th deals live now: Save on outdoor, tech, home and more
Save big with Fourth of July offers from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more, ahead of Prime Day next week.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Deputy commander of Russian navy killed in strike near Ukraine frontline
Maj Gen Mikhail Gudkov personally promoted by Putin and had previously led one of Russia’s most notorious brigadesA deputy commander of the Russian navy who had previously led one of the military’s most notorious brigades has been killed near the frontline with Ukraine, Moscow has confirmed.Maj Gen Mikhail Gudkov, who was responsible for Russia’s marine units, was killed on Wednesday in a Ukrainian missile attack on a...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox on August 26
Helldivers 2, the third-person co-op shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, is finally coming to Xbox on August 26. The sequel to the 2015 top-down shooter was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows in early 2024 and supports cross-platform play. After launch, Helldivers 2 was a huge success, selling over 15 million copies and reaching 450,000 concurrent players on Steam, the highest number ever among PlayStation...
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