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Netflix has delivered a disappointing update for fans of its dark mystery series, indicating that Wednesday season 3 won't release until 2027 or later. A returning Addams Family actor provided the response regarding the upcoming season, which has yet to begin filming.

• Wednesday season 3 is reportedly already in development at Netflix
• Production and filming on the upcoming season have not yet begun
• Netflix does not expect the series to return until 2027 or later
• The delay means a much longer wait than anticipated for Wednesday Addams' return to Nevermore Academy

Samsung unveiled its 2027 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup at Gamescom, anchored by an upgraded 27-inch Odyssey G6 that pushes an absurd 1,100Hz refresh rate. The global release for the G6 is slated for the end of 2026.

• 27-inch Odyssey G6 achieves a massive 1,100Hz refresh rate and drops globally by late 2026
• Odyssey OLED G9 introduces dual-mode switching supporting up to 720Hz
• Odyssey OLED G8 adds triple-mode capabilities
• Odyssey G7 brings a 42-inch curved 16:9 OLED form factor to the lineup

Samsung has dropped the Galaxy Z Flip 8, touting its thinnest and lightest form factor yet alongside a customizable FlexWindow cover screen. While it packs great battery life and takes great photos, it still forces a simplified interface rather than a full shrunk-down Android experience.

• Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Flip design released by Samsung yet
• Features a customizable FlexWindow cover screen for notifications and widgets
• Packs a powerful processor, great battery life, and high-quality cameras
• Samsung added a button in the app drawer, though users note lingering friction

Ford Motor announced that Dave Carroll is taking over as President of Ford Energy, succeeding Lisa Drake, who is retiring at the end of the year after a 32-year tenure. Carroll joins from ENGIE North America, bringing a background in leading renewables and storage platforms.

• Dave Carroll joins Ford Energy from ENGIE North America, where he ran a major U.S. renewables and storage platform.
• Lisa Drake is retiring at year-end following a 32-year career at Ford spanning engineering, supply chain, and launching Ford Energy.
• Drake spent her final chapter building Ford Energy toward the launch of its very first products.

California lawmakers have introduced AB 186, giving the film and television industry a partial carveout from a broader state tax credit cap. The legislation follows intense lobbying from the Motion Picture Association and entertainment unions over revenue caps.

• Lawmakers unveiled bill AB 186 on Friday evening to address the film industry tax cap concerns.
• The underlying state budget limits corporations from claiming over $5 million a year in tax credits for three years.
• The Motion Picture Association and entertainment unions argued the initial cap threatened the industry.

Plug-in solar panels that can be attached to balconies or backyards and plugged straight into wall outlets could save households up to $370 a year. While the technology was just legalized in the UK, Australia's outdated regulations still block renters and apartment dwellers from using them.

• Systems cost about $1,000 and an 800-watt kit can power fridges and TVs during the day.
• Researchers estimate urban households could save between $226 and $372 annually.
• The equipment pays for itself in three years and keeps working for twenty.
• Renters can unplug the panels and take them when they move, bypassing landlord hurdles.

Toy Story 5 is officially hitting Disney+ on September 23, 2026, after crossing the $1 billion mark at the box office. The franchise's latest installment centers on the toys facing an existential crisis as technology takes priority over playtime.

• Disney+ streaming release date is set for September 23, 2026.
• The film previously crossed the $1 billion milestone at the box office.
• Digital platform release occurred earlier on August 18, 2026.
• The plot features Woody and Buzz tackling an existential crisis driven by tech taking over playtime.

Bandai has officially unveiled the Tamagotchi Ring, a compact, finger-sized wearable that brings back the original virtual pet gameplay. The device features a color display, touch controls, customizable styles, and new animations for late 2026.

• Bandai launched the Tamagotchi Ring as a compact, finger-sized wearable device.
• Features a built-in color display alongside responsive touch controls.
• Includes customizable styles and updated animations for classic pet-care gameplay.

HypeArt has officially launched 'State of Art', a brand-new editorial series designed to feature artists, curators, collectors, and other prominent cultural voices. The platform aims to explore the debates, ideas, and shifts currently reshaping the contemporary art landscape through intimate questions.

• Series title: 'State of Art'
• Platform: HypeArt
• Participants: Artists, curators, collectors, and cultural voices
• Focus: Ideas, debates, and shifts shaping contemporary art

On Thursday, a federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic earlier this year was unconstitutional. The decision hands the AI lab a major win following a months-long legal battle sparked by a lawsuit filed in March in a California district court.

• A judge ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic was unconstitutional on Thursday.
• The initial blacklisting happened earlier this year under the Trump administration.
• Anthropic filed the lawsuit in March in a California district court.
• The legal battle centered on accusations that the administration retaliated against Anthropic for setting safety red lines.

Apple has raised the U.S. subscription price for Apple TV+ to $12.99 per month, a 30% increase from its previous $9.99 price tag. The new rate applies to both new and existing subscribers effective immediately, following broader industry trends of rising streaming costs.

• Price increases from $9.99 to $12.99 per month for U.S. customers
• Represents a roughly 30% hike on the monthly plan
• Applies to both new and existing subscribers immediately
• Part of an ongoing industrywide trend of regular streaming price increases

Rockstar has officially published its heavily anticipated 'extended look' at Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube and its official website. The in-depth preview, which entirely features footage captured from the PS5 version of the game, was previously locked behind a Netflix premiere.

• Featuring entirely PS5-captured gameplay footage from the upcoming blockbuster.
• Initially premiered on Netflix at 3:00 PM ET before hitting open platforms.
• Released on the official Rockstar Games YouTube channel and website for free.
• GTA VI is officially scheduled to land on November 19.

Meta is updating its AI-powered smart glasses to close a workaround that allowed wearers to continue recording even after covering the front-facing LED indicator. The company states the camera will now automatically stop functioning if the recording light is obscured during use.

• The new update ensures the smart glasses' camera ceases recording if the front-facing LED indicator light is covered.
• Meta's Vice President of Augmented Reality, Alex Himel, announced the fix in a post on Threads.
• The loophole previously allowed wearers to record discreetly, contributing to the 'pervert glasses' reputation.
• This move is part of Meta's effort to address public privacy concerns and improve the device's social acceptance.

Apple TV's sci-fi thriller Dark Matter, based on the book by Blake Crouch, returns for season 2 on August 28th. Even by mystery box standards, the show's extreme multiversal premise makes following the plot notoriously difficult for both viewers and the cast alike. Fans have faced a two-year wait since the first season for the critically acclaimed series to come back.

• Season 2 premieres on Apple TV on August 28th
• The series is based on the book of the same name by author Blake Crouch
• Marks a return after a two-year wait for the critically acclaimed show
• Features an extreme multiversal premise that even the cast and crew struggle to follow

The US Geological Survey officially changed Lake Ontario to Lake America in its Geographic Names Information System following an executive order from Donald Trump. The move, announced initially via TikTok and finalized with a polished map in the Oval Office, comes amid ongoing trade tensions between the US and Canada. Canadian officials and Indigenous leaders have noted that the name Ontario predates both nations.

• The US Geological Survey updated its Geographic Names Information System on Thursday to reflect the new name, Lake America.
• The executive order follows a TikTok video where Trump hand-altered a map with a black Sharpie.
• Mark Carney pointed out that Ontario is an indigenous name predating both the US and Canada.
• The White House presentation echoed a 2019 incident where Trump used a Sharpie to alter a National Weather Service map regarding Hurricane Dorian's path over Alabama.

Hugging Face's Pollen Robotics has launched the Microduck, an open-source, one-eyed bipedal robot standing under 10 inches tall. Available for preorder now at $399, the tiny robot is designed to waddle, rollerskate, and pick up small objects.

• Priced at $399 and available for preorder right now in cream, graphite, lavender, and sky blue.
• Stands just under 10 inches tall, features a single eye, and is built by Pollen Robotics.
• Open-source platform that you can teach new tricks using reinforcement learning.
• Scheduled to start shipping to buyers before Christmas 2026.

Two dozen states have filed a lawsuit to block the postal service from carrying out a mail-in voting order from Donald Trump. The legal challenge comes just days after the supreme court lifted an injunction that had previously blocked part of the order.

• Two dozen states filed the lawsuit against the postal service
• Action follows a supreme court decision lifting an earlier injunction
• The dispute centers on carrying out a presidential mail-in voting order

Paramount and a coalition of state attorneys general are heading into settlement talks next week regarding the massive $111 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition and ongoing antitrust suit. Meanwhile, outgoing California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly addressed the situation, stating he takes threats from Paramount's CEO to leave the state 'seriously.'

• Paramount faces an antitrust lawsuit from a coalition of state attorneys general over its $111 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition.
• Settlement talks between Paramount representatives and state AGs are officially scheduled for next week.
• Outgoing California Governor Gavin Newsom weighed in publicly, confirming he takes Paramount's CEO's exit threat seriously.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lashed out at CNN anchor Erin Burnett after her show reported that his touted 'affordable' family meal actually cost 3.6 times more than he claimed. Kennedy accused Burnett of lacking basic arithmetic and common sense due to 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.'

• RFK Jr. called out CNN anchor Erin Burnett on 'Erin Burnett OutFront'
• The CNN report found his promoted 'affordable' family meal cost 3.6 times his stated price
• Kennedy accused Burnett of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome', citing a lack of common sense and basic arithmetic

US per capita spending on the wellness economy hit $6,293 in 2024, making up 7.33% of the nation's total economy. But as industry numbers surge, foundational economic issues like affordable housing, education access, and the basic ability to buy a month's worth of nutritious food on a salary remain out of reach for many.

• US wellness economy per capita spending reached $6,293 in 2024.
• The wellness sector now accounts for 7.33% of the US economy.
• Collective wealth strategies focus on fixing affordable housing, education access, healthcare disparities, and racial wealth gaps.
• Shared prosperity directly drives reduced stress, better nutrition, and extended life expectancy.