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Google has turned Pixel’s Now Playing feature into a standalone app, giving the music-identification tool its own home on the phone rather than leaving it tucked inside system settings. Now Playing is a long-running Pixel feature that identifies songs playing nearby and surfaces the track information on the lock screen and in notifications. With the…

The Los Angeles Lakers earned a win over the New Orleans Pelicans, and postgame player grades quickly followed as multiple outlets evaluated individual performances from the matchup. Silver Screen and Roll published “Player Grades: Lakers vs. Pelicans,” offering its assessment of how the Lakers’ rotation fared in the game. LeBron Wire also released a grading…

Nvidia and Amazon have temporarily closed their offices in Dubai as U.S.-Iran war conditions disrupt regional operations, while dozens of Google employees have been left stranded, according to CNBC. The moves affect U.S. tech companies with a presence in the United Arab Emirates’ largest city, a major hub for corporate offices and regional travel. CNBC…

Christina Applegate has revealed that she had an abortion when she was 19 while in an abusive relationship, writing that the experience left her feeling like she “lost” herself. The disclosure appears in her memoir, in which the actor describes the situation and its lasting emotional impact. Applegate, known for roles in “Married… with Children”…

Democratic state Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic primary in a Texas Senate race, CNN projected Tuesday night, positioning him as his party’s nominee heading into the general election. The projection came as Texas voters cast ballots in the state’s primary elections. Talarico, a sitting member of the Texas House, emerged from the Democratic…

T-Mobile has introduced a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra “On Us” promotion that does not require a trade-in or a number port-in, positioning the offer as a simpler path to getting Samsung’s newest flagship device through monthly bill credits. The deal centers on customers obtaining a Galaxy S26 Ultra from T-Mobile with the device cost covered…

A Georgia jury has found Colin Gray guilty of murder in a case tied to the Apalachee High School shooting, marking a closely watched verdict in a landmark school-violence prosecution. Gray, identified in published reports as the father of the accused shooter, was convicted in connection with the attack at Apalachee High School. Multiple outlets…

Corinne Bailey Rae is turning her signature song “Put Your Records On” into a children’s book, and she says her daughters played a central role in helping bring the project to life. In an exclusive interview published by People.com, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter shared that the kids’ book is directly tied to her well-known track, expanding…

Loud explosions were heard across Dubai and Doha as Iran continued retaliatory strikes in the Gulf, according to multiple news reports, raising fresh security concerns in a region that hosts major U.S. assets and some of the world’s busiest air corridors. Reports of blasts also emerged from elsewhere in the Gulf, including Kuwait and Bahrain’s…

Jeff Zucker is backing an $8 billion merger between Banijay and All3Media that would create what the executives describe as the world’s largest independent media content company, positioning the combined business as a major global supplier of television and streaming programming. The deal would unite two of the industry’s best-known production groups: Banijay, a major…

Selena Gomez has confirmed that Taylor Swift’s song “Dorothea” was written about her, calling the revelation something that left her “so impressed.” Gomez made the comment while discussing Swift’s songwriting and their long-running friendship. The confirmation centers on “Dorothea,” a track from Swift’s 2020 album Evermore. Gomez identified the song as being about her and…

A growing number of users are calling to “Cancel ChatGPT” following reports of a new OpenAI deal involving the Pentagon, prompting renewed scrutiny of how artificial intelligence companies work with the U.S. military. The backlash centers on OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, and a reported agreement connected to the Department of Defense. Recent headlines describe…