Entertainment
The new Norm Macdonald documentary uses the archive as a narrator
Judd Apatow’s Netflix documentary brings together stand-up, interviews, book passages and private material contributed by fans and friends.
October 17, 2026 · 2 min readTHE AMERICAN EDIT
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AI
Reflection Beam hosting starts with a 501-billion-parameter memory calculation
A 501-billion-parameter model can be openly licensed and still require substantial infrastructure. Compare raw weight storage with the full cost of serving a workload.
October 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Culture
A 3D comet image brings Rosetta's old observations back into view
NASA's October 17 feature explained a stereo view of comet 67P. The source images were taken in 2015, before Rosetta's mission ended.
October 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Technology
Apple clarifies rules for creative assets and hidden app features
The October 16 update covered store artwork, undocumented features, and content safeguards. Developers need to compare the submitted app with what users actually receive.
October 16, 2026 · 2 min read
AI
Google Research uses a digital twin to check lab-agent commands before execution
The VERID research tracks equipment, reagents and available volume. It illustrates why valid code needs another check before controlling a physical experiment.
October 16, 2026 · 2 min read
Culture
An archive of ping-pong pictures shows who had room to play
A 1902 cartoon and photographs from 1942 trace table tennis from an overrun dining room into shared recreation spaces.
October 16, 2026 · 2 min read
The Edit
RM x SFMOMA pairs Korean art with a collector's notes and audio guide
Between You and Me puts a personal collection alongside the museum's works. Plan for the special-exhibition charge and give the audio guide some time.
October 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Entertainment
Tenzing reaches Apple TV: pair the drama with the expedition record
Jennifer Peedom’s Everest drama stars Genden Phuntsok as Tenzing Norgay and Tom Hiddleston as Edmund Hillary.
October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Before workplace open enrollment, build a one-page health-plan comparison
Put premiums, coverage documents and provider checks in one place before your employer’s deadline. A lower paycheck deduction answers only part of the cost question.
October 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Life
World Food Day: make the next grocery list from the food already at home
Planning around food already at home can reduce duplicate purchases. Meal-size freezer portions and clear labels make leftovers easier to use.
October 16, 2026 · 2 min read
AI
Anthropic gives METR internal access, with publication and redaction terms
Six external evaluators receive company hardware and access to internal systems. The agreement's redaction rules still matter when assessing independence.
October 15, 2026 · 2 min read
The Edit
Google’s holiday shopping data puts some deals after Black Friday
Luggage, handbags, and electronic toys do not share the same discount calendar. Google’s new guide looks at past promotions, with a warning that this year can differ.
October 15, 2026 · 4 min read