The Verge
Nothing CMF is launching its first open earbuds
Open earbuds are having a bit of a moment right now, and Nothing is the latest company jumping on the trend.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Verge
Engadget
2026 Lexus ES 500e first drive: A classy sedan with a slow charge
WorldPingLexus' latest luxury sedan is priced right and drives great, but feels like it's built around outdated EV tech.
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DJI's Mic Mini 2S is the first in its Mini lineup that can record your audio internally
DJI's Mic Mini 2S gives creators a backup with 32-bit float internal recording.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
WorldPingVariety
Streaming Residuals Drop for First Time as Secondary Market Sputters, Per WGA Report
Writers received less in streaming residuals in 2025 than they did the year before, amid a downturn in the once-robust streaming market for old movies and TV shows. Writers took in $330.7 million in streaming residuals last year, down from $346.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
Hollywood Reporter
‘Stranger Things’ and ‘The Pitt’ Were the Most Streamed Original Series in the First Half of 2026
'Bluey' continues to rule the library series chart, and 'Zootopia 2' leads all movies.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingPhys.org
Astronomers catch massive star's death from the first explosive moment
In March 2026, the Einstein Probe detected a brief flash of soft X-rays emitted from a galaxy about 500 million light-years away. The flash, dubbed EP260321a, immediately triggered a worldwide observing campaign.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
Hollywood Reporter
ESPN Lines Up a Slate of Football Creators Ahead of Its First Super Bowl (Exclusive)
Chase Murman, Leah Cammarano, Diana Flores, Isaac Rochell and Simone Scott will all produce content for ESPN's platforms and their own as part of its Creator Network.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter