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Bristol Myers Squibb will pay BioNTech up to $11.1 billion for the rights to a new cancer drug. BioNTech receives an upfront payment of $1.5 billion, plus potential milestone payments of up to $7.6 billion. The companies…
Apple is significantly upgrading Siri using large language models (LLMs), internally testing models with up to 150 billion parameters. Benchmarks suggest the largest model rivals ChatGPT's quality, though concerns remain…
Apple's WWDC on June 9th will unveil a major software update, potentially its biggest ever rebranding. This will involve a new numbering system (iOS 26, etc.), reflecting a shift towards more frequent updates. The update…
Ncuti Gatwa's two-season run as the Fifteenth Doctor in Doctor Who has concluded with a surprising regeneration. In the season finale, he sacrificed himself, regenerating into a Rose Tyler (Billie Piper) facsimile. Piper…
Elon Musk defended his time leading the fictional "DOGE" office in a CBS interview, claiming it was unfairly blamed for budget cuts. He stated that DOGE became a scapegoat, with some even falsely believing it threatened …
Summer Game Fest 2025 runs June 6-9, featuring multiple showcases. The main event on Friday includes announcements and reveals. Other showcases highlight accessibility, indie games, women-led studios, regional developers…
FromSoftware has released Elden Ring Nightreign patch 1.01.1, addressing solo player difficulties. The update includes an automatic revive for solo players against Nightlords, increased rune rewards, and improved high-ra…
Wall Street anticipates losses on Monday due to escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and increased oil prices following OPEC+'s output decision. Futures for major indices show declines. Oil prices surged, b…
The Peabody Awards held its in-person ceremony in L.A., hosted by Roy Wood Jr. The event celebrated 34 winners across various media categories, highlighting storytelling reflecting current social issues. Notable winners …
AI is rapidly impacting the job market, with companies hiring fewer people for AI-replaceable roles. A Revelio Labs study shows a 19% decrease in AI-doable tasks in job postings over three years, primarily due to reduced…
Ben Affleck found himself as the third wheel during a dinner date between his longtime friend Matt Damon and Damon's wife, Luciana Barroso. The trio dined at Steak 48 in Beverly Hills following the Netflix Tudum event, w…
The UK government's Data (Use and Access) Bill, allowing AI developers access to copyrighted material for training, faces fierce opposition from British creatives. The bill, currently stalled between the House of Lords a…
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, a farming/village RPG, offers a decent cast of characters but disappoints with middling combat, uninspired dungeon design, and shallow progression systems. While boasting customizable ge…
The summer triangle, composed of Vega, Altair, and Deneb, graces the night sky. June's solstice brings longer days and warmer stargazing. The Bootids meteor shower peaks June 27, offering a slow-moving celestial display.…
A sequel to the 2022 horror hit "The Black Phone" is in the works. The film, titled "The Black Phone 2," will see the return of Ethan Hawke as the Grabber, despite his apparent demise in the first film. Director Scott De…
Australian investment firms Washington H. Soul Pattinson (Soul Patts) and Brickworks announced a A$14 billion ($9 billion) merger, sending their shares soaring. Soul Patts shares rose 13.78%, while Brickworks jumped 22.3…
Lady Gaga's cameo in Netflix's "Wednesday" season 2 has been confirmed. She'll play Rosaline Rotwood, a Nevermore teacher, appearing in the second half of the season, releasing September 3rd. The first half premieres Aug…
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld wed in a California ceremony. The star-studded event included several Bills players, including Dawson Knox, Mitch Trubisky, and Gabe Davis. The private ce…
OpenAI's internal strategy document, revealed in a Google antitrust case, unveils ambitious plans for ChatGPT. The document envisions ChatGPT evolving into a versatile "AI super assistant," acting as users' primary inter…
Actor Devin Harjes, known for his roles in "Boardwalk Empire" and "Daredevil," passed away Tuesday at age 41 from cancer complications. His representative described him as a dedicated artist and kind person. Harjes, who …
Netflix's Tudum fan event, held at the Kia Forum, initially struggled to engage a sparsely populated audience. The event, showcasing a diverse range of Netflix content from "Stranger Things" to "Happy Gilmore 2," saw Lad…
Remnants of ex-Tropical Storm Alvin are bringing unusual rainfall to the Southwest US, with up to an inch expected in some areas. This moisture will then move to the central US, fueling severe thunderstorms from Monday t…
HMD, known for Nokia phones, is reportedly developing two Wear OS smartwatches: the HMD Rubber 1 and the HMD Rubber 1S. The Rubber 1 features a 1.85-inch OLED screen, a 2MP camera, and a 400mAh battery, while the Rubber …
Miley Cyrus reveals a mended relationship with her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, after years of estrangement. In a New York Times interview, she discusses her matured perspective on her parents' past, acknowledging their indi…
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple's next macOS update, version 26, will be named macOS Tahoe, after Lake Tahoe in California. This continues Apple's California location naming convention, started in 2013. The na…