The Animation Industry Still Hopes for Hollywood’s Full Respect
Gizmodo / 11h
What needs to be done for Hollywood to quit holding animation at arm's length? Industry veterans have some ideas.
Apple Music will now cost you more
Mashable / 22min
Apple has increased the subscription price of Apple Music in the U.S., but that's not where the price hikes end. An Apple Music Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up from $10.99. Student plans now cost $6.99, up from $5.99. And if you want to get a Family plan, that'll be $19.99, up from $16.99. Europeans get the exact same numbers, only in euros: Individual plans are now €11.99, Student
Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show with Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber
Mashable / 22min
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final kicked off on Sunday evening at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, with Argentina and Spain battling it out for the championship title. This year's tournament was a little different though, with FIFA staging its first halftime show in the competition's 96-year history. SEE ALSO: The internet reacts to the first-ever World Cup Halftime show Curated by Coldplay's Chris Marti
Emirates Unveils U-Dream Headrest: Does It Revolutionize Economy Class?
One Mile at a Time / 1h
We frequently see the major global airlines invest in their premium cabin passenger experience, taking first and business class to new heights. However, we rarely see real innovation in economy class. That’s why it’s noteworthy that Emirates has just unveiled a new feature that it claims will revolutionize the economy experience, in the form of a new headrest. Is this actually a game changer, or
Today Only: Up To 4x Bonus Airline Miles On Apple Purchases
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles and points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always check to see which shopping portal has the best bonus. Along those lines, there’s one promotion on online purchases
Hurdle hints and answers for July 20, 2026
Mashable / 3h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on July 20
Mashable / 3h
Today is International Moon Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the role the Moon has played in our understanding of space. Held each year on July 20, the event commemorates the historic Apollo 11 mission and the first time humans set foot on the Moon. Keep reading to see what you can spot on the Moon's surface tonight. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Monday, July 20, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tr
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 20, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you watch American football. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and each n
NYT Pips hints, answers for July 20, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
The Vampire Lestat: Burning questions following The Failures finale
Mashable / 5h
As promised from the first glimpse of the aspiring rock star Brat Prince, The Vampire Lestat has been a wild ride. The third season of Rolin Jones' Interview with the Vampire was a chaotic odyssey led by Lestat de Lioncourt ( Sam Reid ), as he reconnected with his long-lost love Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), antagonized his documentarian Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian), faced the wrath o
Sam Reid reveals the major obstacles of The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only – LIVE
Mashable / 5h
With The Vampire Lestat, Interview with a Vampire fans witnessed Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) pursue his rock star ambitions in a bloody and wild tour across North America. In real life, Reid got a taste of the attention his character craves with The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only - LIVE . As advertised, Reid performed songs from The Vampire Lestat — written by Daniel Hart — before a live audie
Craving The Vampire Lestat Season 2? Sam Reid gave us some idea of whats coming next.
Mashable / 5h
Well, when it came to predicting how Season 1 of The Vampire Lestat would end, I was way, way off. Show creator Rolin Jones went way off-book from Anne Rice's source material, crafting a fascinating, mind-bending finale. While the decapitated Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) had to face his ex-lover Armand (Assad Zaman), Lestat de Lioncourt ( Sam Reid ) had to face the long table and its F
The Vampire Lestat finale: Sam Reid on witches burning and poor Nicki
Mashable / 5h
Early on in The Vampire Lestat 's first season, the eponymous anti-hero mentions a formatively traumatic moment that we finally see in full in the finale, titled "The Failures." When Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) was just a boy, his mother, Gabriella (Jennifer Ehle), took him to see their neighbors burn alleged witches alive. In the final episode of this season, Lestat finally stops deflecting a
The Vampire Lestat finale: Sam Reid reveals why Paul is back
Mashable / 5h
When Sam Reid first sat down with Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, they dug into the first three episodes of The Vampire Lestat , focusing on the Brat Prince's perspective on his makers and f emale fledglings . Now, in a post-mortem interview, he's dug into the season's mind-snapping finale, the Failure Finders, what's next for Lestat , and why Paul de Pointe du Lac (Steven G. Norflee
Sam Reid on The Vampire Lestats finale and the Failure Finders
Mashable / 5h
After much fucking about, Lestat hit his find out era. In episode 7, titled "The Failures," while a decapitated Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) is tortured by a bitter Armand (Assad Zaman), Lestat is forced to face his past. We finally see the long table teased all season long in the opening credits. Earlier this year, Reid came by Mashable's studio for a Say More interview , where he tal
House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 5s shocking ending is way different in the book
Mashable / 5h
Just two episodes after Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) threw a nauseating rat banquet , House of the Dragon upped its gross food game with another disgusting feast. The feast shows up in Season 3, episode 5, which reveals that Ormund Hightower (James Norton) has been bankrolling the murders of Gold Cloaks across King's Landing. By the episode's end, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and Ser L
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 20, 2026
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you like a good drink. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 20, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you come in a small package. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an an
Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 20, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love the water. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections h
House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 5: Who is Lady Sabitha Frey?
Mashable / 5h
Rhaenyra's Small Council in House of the Dragon is growing larger by the day. The latest addition? Lady Sabitha Frey (Sarah Woodward), who appears to have been given a position mostly to compensate for Rhaenyra not giving her the already-promised Harrenhal. "I had hoped a seat on the Small Council would suffice as recompense for House Frey's loyalty," Rhaenyra says, power-walking her way through
House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 5 brings a character back from the dead
Mashable / 5h
There's a rich tradition of characters coming back from the dead in the House of the Dragon universe. We've already seen it happen with Lord Corlys (Steve Toussaint), but now it appears that the Battle of the Gullet has unclaimed yet another victim. So, who else didn't die, and how did they make it out alive? SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 family tree: How the Targaryens, Hightowers, an
House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 5: Who is killing the Gold Cloaks in Kings Landing?
Mashable / 5h
All men must die, but apparently that goes double if you're wearing a gold cloak. House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 5 sees an already-embattled Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) contending with a new threat from inside King's Landing: The systematic murder of her City Watch, who are having their throats and bowels slashed open at an alarming rate. So, who is doing it, and why? Let's unpack. SEE ALSO: 'H
SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Pushed to Friday July 24, 2026
Next Big Future / 6h
SpaceX is now targeting to launch Starship’s thirteenth flight test Friday, July 24 Next Starship launch attempt on Friday https://t.co/eLZC60Eg91 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 19, 2026
Nature Needs Mathematics for Its Rigorous Description But is Computation at the Root of Nature
Next Big Future / 6h
Feynman’s made a lecture and book that mathematics is needed to describe nature. It (in The Relation of Mathematics to Physics) is descriptive and he is slightly awestruck. The fundamental laws turn out to be statable in mathematics, and there’s no obvious reason they had to be. It’s the same puzzle Wigner named the “unreasonable ... Read more
‘The world of work is changing fast': Barely any workers think their job is safe as worries about AI refuse to go away
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
New data reveals that most workers fear AI’s potential impact on their jobs Employees who feel secure in their roles are more productive and engaged Employers must prioritize communication and invest in training and upskilling New data from ADP’s People at Work 2026 report, which covers more than 39,000 working adults from 36 markets, confirms that most workers are still highly concerned about AI
New World Record for the Mile After 27 Years
Next Big Future / 8h
Josh Kerr of the UK delivers on his World Record Attempt and runs 3:42.66 to break Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27 year-old world mark of 3:43.13. He splits 1:51.1 through 800m, 2:46.5 through 1200m and returns back to split 3:27.7 through 1500m before ultimately crossing the line in 3:42.66.
Quordle hints and answers for Monday, July 20 (game #1638)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, July 19 (game #1637) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going s
NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, July 20 (game #1135)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, July 19 (game #1134) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever w
NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, July 20 (game #869)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, July 19 (game #868) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle,
India's first privately-developed rocket reaches orbit on dramatic debut launch
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Indian space officials celebrated the debut flight of Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket, India's first fully commercial satellite launcher, as a "grand success" Saturday after an on-target climb into a 280-mile-high orbit following liftoff from an island spaceport in the Bay of Bengal. The Vikram-1 lifted off from India's primary spaceport on Sriharikota Island at 1:35 am EDT (06:35 UTC) Saturd
How to watch World Cup final replay – it's spoiler-free
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
SPOILER-FREE World Cup final replay free on BBC now Full replay available from 6am on BBC iPlayer (UK) Unlock your free replay with Norton VPN (try risk-free for 60-days) Missed the World Cup final? BBC will show a spoiler-free full-match replay of the final as Spain took on Argentina in New York. So whether you were working, travelling, asleep, or simply couldn't watch it live, you can experienc
The Kodak EC35 is a pocketable, beginner-friendly 35mm film camera
Engadget / 9h
The $35 camera comes in seven colors and has a slide cover.
'6G is going to make all of us into walking cameras' — Quote of the day by Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on the future of wearable tech
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Qualcomm's been at the heart of chipmaking for smartphones and mobile devices for years, with its line of Snapdragon chips powering Android smartphones throughout the 4G and 5G era. With 6G set to roll out in the 2030s, the jury's still out on its potential impact. Qualcomm's CEO Cristiano Amon, however, has painted a curious vision. Every step you take Amon, who's been in charge of the American
Are you a Necronomicon expert? Prove it by taking on our tricky Evil Dead horror franchise quiz
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
To celebrate Evil Dead Burn coming out in theaters this month, I've put together the ultimate quiz to test fans of the popular horror franchise. Ever since The Evil Dead was released in 1981, the series has been a favorite among genre fans and is widely recognizable, but have you been paying attention to it? I bet you won't be able to get a perfect score on my quiz, so now's your chance to prove
Netflix paid $587M for Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup
TechCrunch / 10h
Netflix revealed that it paid $587 million in cash for InterPositive, a startup co-founded by Ben Affleck.
What to watch for after Jensen Huang’s Japan visit
TechCrunch / 10h
Jensen Huang left Tokyo with deals spanning Japan's entire tech ecosystem.
Finally, some good news for budget-conscious laptop fans — Lenovo Legion R9000P is the world's first laptop with inkjet-printed OLED
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Lenovo introduces the first laptop using TCL CSOT’s inkjet OLED panel Inkjet printing could reduce OLED production costs for future consumer devices The Legion R9000P combines gaming performance with a sharper OLED display experience Lenovo has launched the Legion R9000P as the world's first laptop featuring TCL CSOT's inkjet-printed OLED display technology. The gaming laptop introduces a 16-inch
Airlines Save $100 Million A Year If Everyone Goes To The Bathroom Before Boarding
View from the Wing / 10h
Crazy stat: "If every passenger remembered to go to the bathroom before boarding" airlines would save $100 million a year on jet fuel from reduced weight.
Ditching Windows is the loudest feedback you can ever give Microsoft
How-To Geek / 11h
Are you fed up with Microsoft's invasive behavior? They're increasingly inserting themselves into your digital life, collecting your data and outright disrespecting your wishes. It would normally anger me, but there’s no Microsoft on my system, and I'll explain why.
New Samsung Layoffs in the U.S. Show Smartphone Arm’s Struggles, Even as It Profits Massively From AI
Gizmodo / 11h
Roughly 839 Samsung employees are losing their jobs in the U.S.
The internet reacts to the first-ever World Cup Halftime show
Mashable / 11h
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is living up to the hype. And to add to the festivities was a fun but odd sight in the world of association football: a halftime show. Soccer is normally a brisk sport, but with this edition of the World Cup being co-hosted in the US (the first World Cup in the US since 1994), it's fallen into the American Sports Entertainment Vortex™. Which is
Automakers figured out how to charge you forever for features you already own
How-To Geek / 12h
Minus any aftermarket accessories, the vehicle you bought however long ago has the same features today as it did when it rolled off the assembly line. For all intents and purposes, everything about your car, from the powertrain to the infotainment system, is exactly the same as the day you drove it off the lot. And you have not had to pay extra for any of the features you use and enjoy most.
I forced my Galaxy phone to stop checking location networks and added hours to my battery life
How-To Geek / 12h
Do you wish your Samsung Galaxy phone had slightly better battery life? I think it's safe to say we all look for ways to improve our phones, and that's why you'll love these two little settings hiding on your phone that will quickly make a big difference.
5 groundbreaking series you can only watch on Netflix
How-To Geek / 12h
Netflix has its fair share of exclusive titles in the form of Netflix Originals , but of all the titles in the niche library, only a few can truly be recognized for being groundbreaking. Some pioneered new film-making techniques, others raised the bar for animation, and a few have reshaped television today.
Can an Apple lawsuit derail OpenAI’s hardware plans?
TechCrunch / 12h
On the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether Apple's lawsuit will cast over OpenAi's much-discussed plans to get into hardware and go public.
The Air India First Class Lounge Delhi Is Delightful… What A Treat!
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Hello from India, as I’m in the middle of a review trip . After my Turkmenistan Airlines 777 and 737 business class adventure , it’s time to fly Air India’s 777 first class from Delhi (DEL) to Frankfurt (FRA). Okay, I must admit, my primary motive for flying Air India wasn’t the flight as such (since I’ve heard… not great things), but instead, to check out the new Air India Maharaja Lounge Delhi
NASA shares beautiful timelapse of the Psyche spacecraft's view over Mars
Engadget / 12h
The spacecraft made a close approach to the red planet in May on its way to explore the asteroid it's named after.
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