The Made by Google event felt like being sucked into an episode of Wandavision

Amazon's upcoming limited series, Blade Runner 2099, is set to premiere in 2026 on Prime Video, taking place 50 years after Blade Runner 2049, with Ridley Scott involved in production. The cast includes notable names like Hunter Schafer and Dimitri Abold, and the series is currently in post-production, as reported by Deadline. Want More Context? 🔎

Apple is suing former employee Chen Shi, a Sensor System Architect for the Apple Watch, and Oppo for allegedly stealing trade secrets. The lawsuit claims Shi downloaded proprietary files before planning to join Oppo and communicated intentions to gather information on Apple's health technologies, while Oppo denies any wrongdoing. Want More Context? 🔎

Dominic Preston, a news editor for The Verge based in London, oversees UK news coverage and runs the Verge Daily newsletter while also indulging his passion for food through a restaurant review newsletter called Braise. His workspace features standing desks, a walking pad, and a dual-monitor setup that includes a MacBook Air and an older desktop PC. Want More Context? 🔎

Ninja Gaiden is experiencing a revival, with three new titles set for release by the end of 2025, including the modern remaster Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Ninja Gaiden 4. The 2D game Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound features Kenji Mozu, who wields kunai and faces hordes of enemies through beautifully crafted pixel-art levels, although its story lacks depth compared to its engaging gameplay. Want More Context? 🔎

Cybersecurity researchers are highlighting campaigns exploiting Redis servers through known vulnerabilities, notably CVE-2024-36401 (CVSS score: 9.8), leading to malicious activities such as IoT botnets, residential proxies, and cryptocurrency mining. These attacks underscore the critical need for improved security measures to protect against such exploits. Want More Context? 🔎

A new analysis in the journal Science reveals that the U.S. is discarding critical minerals like cobalt and germanium, which are already being mined as byproducts of other metals, resulting in missed opportunities for domestic supply. The study suggests that recovering a small percentage of these minerals from existing tailings could satisfy most U.S. demand, except for platinum and palladium. Want More Context? 🔎