Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A24's 'The Death of Robin Hood' reimagines the legendary outlaw as a brutal hermit struggling with his violent past. Hair designer Sean Flanigan and costume designer Lorna Mugan reveal how they made Hugh Jackman unrecognizable using silver wigs, heavy fur coats, and earthy textures—all shot in Ireland's harsh winter over 30 days.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
With Super Bowl 60 approaching, fans and bettors are searching for a leaked rehearsal of Charlie Puth's national anthem. This article examines the current status of any leaked video, the odds for the anthem length, and the history of past leaks that have influenced betting markets. Discover what we know so far and why this prop bet has become a Super Bowl tradition.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
President Donald Trump has endorsed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's open letter proposing direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war. Zelenskyy called for a full ceasefire during negotiations, warning that Ukraine will continue fighting if no deal is reached. Trump said both sides must make compromises and suggested his own proposals as a basis for peace.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The 2025 BET Awards delivered unforgettable moments, including Lauryn Hill’s emotional Living Legend Icon Award acceptance and Janet Jackson’s surprise presentation of the Icon of the Year Award to Teyana Taylor. Comedian Druski made history as the youngest host. The ceremony also featured tributes to iconic figures and a call to protect artists in the age of AI.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Letitia Wright, known for playing Shuri in the 'Black Panther' franchise, was spotted at Plaid Room Records in Loveland, Ohio. The record store shared photos of her visit on social media, revealing she purchased a turntable and several records. Wright had previously placed an order from the store while in the UK.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Large-scale recommendation systems consume massive energy due to inefficient data logging. By implementing lazy logging, batched storage schemas, and feature auditing, engineering teams can reduce energy costs without compromising user experience.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AI training can emit as much CO2 as five cars in a year, but half the waste is a toggle away. This article explores mixed precision math, data preprocessing optimizations, spot instance checkpointing, and a smoke test protocol to cut costs. It also provides a rapid-fire checklist of 10 tactical wins for engineers and MLOps teams.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The US government has asked OpenAI to restrict the initial release of its powerful GPT-5.6 model to just 20 trusted partners. This move follows similar pressure on Anthropic regarding its Mythos/Fable 5 model. The administration is increasingly wary of foreign entities gaining access to advanced AI technologies. OpenAI's upcoming IPO adds tension to the regulatory landscape.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
pgEdge has joined the industry push to merge transactional and analytical storage with ColdFront, a beta architecture that automatically moves older data to Apache Iceberg while keeping PostgreSQL as the single interface. Unlike competing approaches from Databricks, EDB, and Snowflake, ColdFront supports writable cold storage, allowing updates to archived data without complex processes. The architecture leverages DuckDB for querying Iceberg data, raising concerns about dependency concentration. Analysts highlight benefits for regulated industries needing data modification capabilities.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
For years, enterprises assumed AI would settle into the public cloud. But as AI moves from experiments to production, token-based pricing models, security concerns, and the need for tighter control are pushing many to rethink that assumption. Private AI and hybrid architectures are emerging as the smarter, more sustainable bet.
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Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new report from Ming-Chi Kuo suggests the base iPhone 18 will feature 9GB of RAM instead of the previously rumored 12GB. This raises concerns about support for iOS 27's advanced AI features, which are expected to require more memory. Apple may be responding to supply chain pressures and cost constraints. Find out what this could mean for the future of iPhone.
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Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
After testing over 200 changes in the iOS 27 beta, we've picked 10 standout features. This list covers Journal writing prompts, AirPods EQ, section links in Notes, automatic resend for failed messages, enhanced Maps flyover, landscape support in Apple Music, improved photo Clean Up and Extend tools, custom Wallet passes, and intelligent Safari tab topics. Each feature is explained with real-world examples.
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