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Google announces Gemini 4 and says it’s so capable that only ‘trusted cyber defenders’ can have it right now
Google has announced Gemini 4 Argon, a new AI model it says performs strongly on complex software engineering, business and cybersecurity tasks. Access is initially limited to a group of “trusted cyber defenders” while Google strengthens safeguards, making the announcement notable for its cautious, staged release. Google says Argon is already being used internally, including…
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Fury as Minnesota city’s downtown looks worse than ever four years after ex-mayor unveiled $100m to revive it
St Cloud’s downtown revival has stalled, leaving some business owners frustrated and doubtful about the area’s future. Former mayor Dave Kleis proposed a $100 million redevelopment package in 2023, including a skyway, hundreds of homes and a riverfront plaza, but it was not funded. Minnesota lawmakers approved $6.4 million this year, which current mayor Jake…
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Factory CEO just accused his VC board advisor of spying for Cognition
Factory CEO Matan Grinberg accused investor and board adviser Chris Degnan of sharing confidential information with Cognition, which Grinberg considers Factory’s biggest competitor. The dispute became public after Degnan announced he was joining Cognition as chief revenue officer, prompting questions about whether Factory’s sensitive plans may have been exposed. The two give conflicting accounts of…
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35 Years Later, Eddie Vedder Recreates His Iconic Chris Cornell Duet With Stephen Wilson Jr.—and Cornell’s Widow Responds
Eddie Vedder and Stephen Wilson Jr. performed Temple of the Dog’s “Hunger Strike” together at Ohana Festival 2026. The performance brought together artists with links to the song and was praised by Vicky Cornell, who said it honoured her late husband’s voice, artistry and legacy. Chris Cornell formed Temple of the Dog in 1990, with…
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Reddit limits Old Reddit browsing to recently active users
Reddit is tightening access to its Old Reddit interface to limit scraping and automated abuse. In the next few months, users will need to be logged in and to have used Old Reddit within the previous six months to keep browsing with the classic experience; Reddit says the existing login requirement reduced scraping but still…
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Rivals urge Premier League to impose severe sanctions on Manchester City
Manchester City have been found guilty of over 100 financial rule breaches by an independent commission, with rival Premier League clubs now calling for severe punishment beyond a single-season relegation. The breaches involved disguised funding schemes and sham commercial deals that artificially inflated City’s income by £900 million between 2009 and 2018, leading the commission…
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Fincher will leave Netflix’s exclusive deal when it expires next year
David Fincher has decided not to renew his exclusive Netflix deal when it expires next year, although he could work with the streamer again. His departure follows other high-profile exits and changes the terms of a partnership that began before his 2020 exclusive agreement. Fincher directed and executive produced *House of Cards* and later made…
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Magic’s KPop Demon Hunters Secret Lair Is a Total Letdown
Wizards of the Coast released a Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Superdrop featuring cards inspired by the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Despite featuring visually stunning artwork and valuable reprints, the collection disappointed fans by omitting the most anticipated element—playable legendary creature cards representing the film’s main characters and musical groups. The Corn Maze…
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Pension triple lock axed, billionaires’ wealth soars amid crisis
Burnham has announced significant pension reforms replacing the triple lock with a double lock from 2030. New analysis reveals billionaires’ wealth has soared during the cost of living crisis, whilst young people face reduced employment opportunities.
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The Disney protests were a wake-up call about the risks of streaming mergers
The article argues that Disney’s decision to take Jimmy Kimmel Live! off air showed how media consolidation can make consumer boycotts difficult. The author says avoiding ABC became a much broader choice because Disney also owned a wide range of streaming, television, film, sports and gaming content, raising questions about how people can protest a…