Studio heads Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy learned of their exit from Warner Bros. via press reports before a confirmation call from Skydance CEO David Ellison. Their departure follows a mixed performance and precedes the completion of the Skydance-Paramount merger.
A developer has successfully rendered the classic game Doom within an SQL database, achieving a playable 35 frames per second. This feat, dubbed SQLDoom, represents a significant advancement over previous attempts to implement complex games using database structures.
AI's rapid progress in mathematics is challenged by a security crisis in formalisation tools. A staged bug exploit revealed vulnerabilities, prompting developers to bolster defenses against AI "cheating" and ensure the integrity of mathematical proofs.
Manchester City's appeal against Premier League charges faces new scrutiny. A 2015 statement by sponsor Etihad Airways to the US government appears to contradict the club's defense that Abu Dhabi government funding, not owner investment, underpinned sponsorship deals. This raises questions about the appeal strategy.
Three small business owners share their experiences using AI for marketing. While AI tools offer efficiency in tasks like content generation and data analysis, owners emphasize the continued importance of human strategy, brand understanding, and organic content for genuine customer connection and effective paid campaigns.
Matchbox Twenty is celebrating 30 years, marked by a special performance of their debut album. The band reflects on near-breakups, industry shifts, and personal challenges, highlighting improved communication as key to their longevity.
Apple is enhancing macOS privacy settings to prevent AI agents from accessing sensitive user data like message histories without explicit consent. This follows an incident where Meta's AI allegedly accessed messages despite user claims of no permission.
A 120-million-year-old fossil, Dongoconodon platycauda, unearthed in China, displays reptile-like teeth that were replaced multiple times, defying the long-held mammalian trait of single tooth replacement. This semi-aquatic creature also possessed platypus-like feet and a streamlined body, offering new insights into early mammal evolution.
A new study shows 40g of walnuts daily for 8 weeks improved mood in young adults, reducing total mood disturbance. It also increased urinary 5-HIAA, a marker of serotonin metabolism, and urolithins, linked to gut health. While promising, researchers caution limitations like sample size and design.