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Applied Computing wants to give oil and gas operators an AI model for the entire plant

  • London startup Applied Computing raised $20M for Orbital, an AI system that synthesizes sensor data with physics models for oil and gas facilities
  • Claims to compress weeks-long operational investigations into minutes; already generating millions in annual revenue from major energy companies
  • Differentiates from rivals like AspenTech through AI talent acquisition rather than proprietary data or domain expertise

Applied Computing has raised a $20M Series A to build a foundation AI model for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry.

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Apple TV’s Greatest Space Epic Is a Near-Perfect Binge for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Star Wars’ Fans

  • Apple TV's "Foundation" adapts Asimov's novels that inspired Star Trek and Star Wars
  • Foundation was serialised from 1942–1950; the TV show launched in 2021
  • Three seasons have aired so far, with a fourth season on the way

Apple TV's adaptation of Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" is being highlighted as an ideal watch for fans of both "Star Trek" and "Star Wars", since Asimov's original novels helped inspire foundational concepts in both franchises. The article argues that the series lets viewers trace the genre's roots back to…

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‘He Was Family’: Jimmy Barnes Reflects on Late Actor Sam Neill

  • Actor Sam Neill died aged 78 on 13 July in Sydney.
  • Jimmy Barnes and other musicians paid emotional tribute to him.
  • He'd beaten blood cancer but died after contracting pneumonia.

Australian rock star Jimmy Barnes has paid tribute to actor Sam Neill, describing him as "family" following his death on 13 July at the age of 78. Neill, who was born in Northern Ireland and raised in New Zealand, became one of the most recognisable faces in film…

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HBO Is Officially Bringing Back ‘Mare of Easttown’ in a Fantastic Way

  • HBO confirms that 'Mare of Easttown' and 'Task' exist in the same fictional universe through casting news
  • Julianne Nicholson will reprise her role as Lori Ross from Mare of Easttown in Task Season 2
  • Both shows, created by Brad Ingelsby, explore trauma and hardship in Philadelphia's working-class communities

Julianne Nicholson is set to reprise her Mare of Easttown role in Task Season 2, confirming that the two shows exist in the same universe.

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Netflix’s Forgotten 16-Episode Dark Fantasy Is Still the Perfect Weekend Binge

  • Hotel del Luna is a 16-episode K-drama on Netflix blending supernatural, romantic, and comedic storytelling
  • The plot centres on a man who binds his son to manage a mystical hotel for departed souls as repayment for an act of selfishness
  • The series combines stylish production design with emotional storytelling and genre variety across its full run

Hotel del Luna blends romance, horror, and fantasy into one of Netflix's most unforgettable supernatural series.

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In 2026, This American Book Classic Is Just Not Worth Reading

  • Opinion piece says To Kill a Mockingbird feels dated in 2026.
  • Critique centres on its white-centric take on racial injustice.
  • Argues modern readers have access to more direct Black voices.

A Collider opinion piece argues that Harper Lee's 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird, long considered a cornerstone of American literature and a staple of US high school syllabuses, has become dated and is no longer worth reading in 2026. The writer contends that as conversations about race…

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10 Greatest Sci-Fi Shows With 10 Episodes or Less

  • Collider lists top sci-fi shows with 10 episodes or fewer
  • Highlights include Childhood's End and Frank Herbert's Dune miniseries
  • Aimed at viewers seeking shorter, complete sci-fi binges

Collider has published a listicle recommending sci-fi television series that run to ten episodes or fewer, aimed at viewers wanting a shorter binge-watch rather than committing to long-running franchises such as The X-Files, Stargate SG-1 or Star Trek. The list, compiled by writer Michael John Petty, spans book…

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Del Rey confirms Stove album will have a companion record

  • Lana Del Rey confirms Stove album will get a companion record
  • She says companion LP needs one more month to finish
  • No titles or release dates given; artwork for both shared

Lana Del Rey has confirmed that her long-delayed album Stove will be accompanied by a second, previously unannounced "companion" record, closing off years of uncertainty over the project's status. In an Instagram post on 15 July, she said she needed just one more month to finish putting the…

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Casino drama The Roman adds Vincent D’Onofrio and Kate Mara to cast

  • Netflix rounds out "The Roman" cast with five new actors
  • D'Onofrio, Mara join as leads; Brown, Sadoski, Schwartzman in support
  • Oscar Isaac-led Vegas casino drama from "Billions" creators, produced with Scorsese

Netflix has finalised the cast for its upcoming Las Vegas casino drama "The Roman," adding five actors to a series already led by Oscar Isaac. Vincent D'Onofrio and Kate Mara join as series regulars, Clancy Brown and Thomas Sadoski take recurring roles, and Jason Schwartzman appears as a…

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Bravo restarts filming on The Valley after Jax Taylor photos

  • Bravo restarted "The Valley" filming after Jax Taylor–Lori Krebs photos surfaced
  • Taylor and Cartwright's shared publicist pictured embracing him in Mexico
  • Cartwright reportedly fired Krebs; Taylor won't appear in new scenes himself

Bravo has resumed filming season three of "The Valley" to capture the fallout after TMZ published photographs of Jax Taylor on holiday in Mexico with Lori Krebs, the long-time publicist for both him and his ex-wife Brittany Cartwright. The move follows a familiar Bravo pattern of restarting production…

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