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LEGO just made an exception to its “4–99” rule for Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday.

May 9, 2026

A24 has released the first trailer for Tony, its biopic on Anthony Bourdain, starring Dominic Sessa as the 19‑year‑old chef in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Directed by Matt Johnson, the film explores Bourdain’s early kitchen years in 1975, where long shifts, clashing personalities, and restless ambition shaped his worldview. Rather than retelling his entire life, Tony builds […]

May 9, 2026

Shakira is officially returning to the World Cup stage with “Dai Dai,” her new FIFA 2026 anthem featuring Burna Boy.

May 9, 2026

Popular chip flavors pulled from shelves as Utz issues a precautionary recall.

May 9, 2026

Jisoo’s fashion situation now has an update coming from the designer.

May 9, 2026

Disney and F1 just turned Mickey Mouse into a motorsport streetwear icon.

May 9, 2026

Dino nuggets finally have a potato sidekick now that dinosaur-shaped Tater Tots exist.

May 9, 2026

Chivas Regal has unveiled a 16‑year‑old limited‑edition blend co‑created with Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc. More than a celebrity endorsement, the whisky reflects Leclerc’s racing number 16 and his birthday, with Master Blender Sandy Hyslop incorporating Leclerc’s favorite Longmorn Malt. The blend combines 16 whiskies aged at least 16 years, delivering velvet texture, dark tones, […]

May 8, 2026

Steven Soderbergh is embracing generative AI in his upcoming John Lennon documentary, created in collaboration with Meta. The film uses surreal AI‑generated imagery, including “AI babies and cavemen,” to bring Lennon’s final interview to life in unexpected ways. Soderbergh has defended the technology, arguing that AI can expand creative possibilities rather than diminish them. The […]

May 8, 2026

POV: you’re IKEA’s famous blue bag with main character energy.

May 8, 2026

Out of stock but not out of ideas: Valve hands the keys to modders to remix their gaming hardware.

May 8, 2026

Meta is rolling out new AI age checks that go far beyond asking for a birthdate. The system scans posts and comments for clues like birthday wishes or school references, then adds a visual layer that estimates age from traits such as height and bone structure. Meta insists this is not facial recognition but a […]

May 8, 2026

Wired headphones were supposed to disappear. Instead, they’re becoming cool again.

May 8, 2026

Europe’s latest Apple legal battle involved keyboards, trademarks… and fruit.

May 8, 2026

Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni turns an orchestrated scandal into a real lesson.

May 7, 2026

When classics outplay the present… the King of Pop reclaims his crown at the No. 1 spot.

May 7, 2026

Game night just turned into a full weekend plan.

May 7, 2026

The smarter Siri is still catching up, and now there’s a settlement.

May 7, 2026

Pyongyang’s answer to Apple? A purple azalea phone—with limits built in.

May 7, 2026

How far is too far for AI roleplay? A chatbot gets a taste of its own medicine with a lawsuit.

May 7, 2026