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ABC Classic FM's Classic 100 event has been running annually since 2001, with listeners voting on their favourite pieces. The rankings for three years - 2001, 2010, and 2021 - are visualised on a page, showing how pieces have changed in popularity. The lines track the rankings for each piece between 2001 and 2021. Clicking on a dot highlights the piece and shows detailed information, including other works by the same composer.

Costco has lowered prices on key items, a result of its competitive pricing strategy. The company relies on membership fee revenue to generate profits, unlike traditional retailers. Costco reported $1.37 billion in membership fee income, up 10.7% from the previous year. The company has 82.9 million paying members as of the end of the quarter.

Apple will launch a MacBook Ultra with 14.3-inch and 16.3-inch OLED displays in Q3 2026. Samsung Display will supply the panels starting July 2026. The device uses a hybrid oxide TFT and RGB tandem OLED architecture not seen in laptops before. This tech consumes less power than LTPO or single-layer RGB OLEDs. The MacBook Ultra will sit above the current MacBook Pro in Apple's lineup.

Chrome reached a new Speedometer 3.1 record of 61 on an M5 MacBook Pro, a 5% increase from last year's results. Google also shared its latest JetStream 3 benchmark score of 469 points, a 10% improvement from earlier this year. The company says these results translate to a faster experience for users. The Chromium blog post details the recent improvements and test results for JavaScript, WebAssembly, and the rendering engine.

The Pixel Watch 4's LTE connection is experiencing issues, with users reporting that it drops and requires a power cycle to reconnect. Google has issued updates to fix software bugs, but this problem persists. Some users have found a workaround by putting the watch in airplane mode and then turning it off.

Pixel Hunt released Ithaca, a road-trip RPG featuring Penelope, a 30-something environmental lawyer, on a journey to meet EPA members. She discovers a petroleum company boss in her car trunk, unaware of how he got there. The game includes over 30 NPCs, voice acting, and procedurally generated landscapes like wind farms and mountain passes. Players choose Penelope's path and decide whether she completes or abandons the EPA's plans.

iFixit disassembled fake Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods Pro 3 knockoffs purchased in Shenzhen, China. The fake Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a 260 mAh battery, less than half the capacity of the real thing, and painted-on sensors. The fake AirPods Max 2 has a plastic shell, squishy cushions, and lacks active noise canceling and transparency mode. iFixit found significant differences in materials and build quality between the knockoffs and the real products.

UUID4 primary keys in SQLite trigger significant extra paging due to random insertion order. The B-tree index must re-balance frequently as rows are inserted out of sequence. SQLite's default rowid primary key maintains ordered storage with predictable performance. Without ROWID tables, declared primary keys become clustered indexes and introduce performance degradation. The test shows 10 million row inserts take longer with UUIDs than with integer rowid keys.

A Prusa Mk4S user built a custom top-mounted spool holder after converting to a Core One. The holder features a flippy lid with a rail that slides out for magnetic spool attachment. It stacks on top of the printer and adapts to different spool sizes. The design fits in confined spaces and improves access when side mounting is blocked.

Capcom has released a trailer for the Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake set for 2027. The game follows Claire Redfield as she infiltrates an Umbrella facility and learns about the T-Virus Veronica. Players switch to controlling Chris Redfield midway through the game. The trailer reveals no gameplay but shows Claire guided by an older European woman to a ransacked room.

Horizon Technology Finance is upgraded to Hold as its portfolio structure shows potential for improvement and management demonstrates commitment through share repurchases. The company trades at a 33% discount to NAV, reflecting persistent portfolio and earnings weakness. Q1 results were disappointing, but new investments and merger-driven equity injection offer cautious optimism.

Capcom announced a remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica, set to release in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The remake features an updated visual style and runs on Capcom's RE Engine. Claire Redfield is the main protagonist, and the game is set to begin in Paris before moving to Rockfort Island. The remake was revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026, and it follows the events of Resident Evil 2 and 3.

Vireo Growth Inc. completed acquisition of Bridgewell Agribusiness LLC. The company signed an asset purchase agreement with M3 Wellness for a Nevada dispensary. Vireo previously agreed to an equity deal with HA-MD for Maryland dispensaries. Bridgewell supplies organic and non-GMO food and agricultural ingredients to manufacturers.

The iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (IWN) provides higher recent returns and liquidity, while the iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF (ISCV) offers a cheaper cost structure and higher trailing yield. IWN follows the Russell 2000 Value Index, while ISCV uses Morningstar's indexing methodology. ISCV has a lower expense ratio of 0.06% compared to IWN's 0.24%. The Morningstar-indexed fund also offers a higher distribution yield of 1.90% over the last year.

Audi revived the Nuvolari name as a limited-edition production model after a 23-year hiatus. The 2003 concept car was a styling exercise, but its modern namesake is now a production model. The new Nuvolari is based on an A6-size 2+2 platform. Audi declared the Nuvolari a production model when it was unveiled. The Nuvolari is a one-off styling exercise no more, with a production run announced.

Microsoft built pg_durable, a feature for long-running, fault-tolerant SQL functions in PostgreSQL. It allows teams to define workflows in SQL and checkpoint each step, resuming after crashes or restarts. pg_durable brings durable execution inside Postgres without extra infrastructure. It's designed for backend and data engineers, DBAs, and SREs who need workflows to survive restarts and be auditable in SQL.

Nanobiotix specifies gross voting rights include all shares with voting rights including suspended ones. Net voting rights exclude suspended and treasury shares to ensure public transparency. The calculation follows AMF Regulation 223-11. The company's voting rights framework applies to its Euronext Paris and Nasdaq listings. This structure supports shareholder meeting thresholds and disclosure accuracy.

Motorola Razr Fold begins with 512GB storage at $2,699. It costs $2,699 versus $2,269 for the 512GB Pixel 10 Pro Fold and $3,079 for the 512GB Z Fold 7. The phone features a blackened blue variant with carbon fibre-like material and a rear panel that meets the cameras. Its design is iconic but not as premium as the Z Fold 7 which is 4.2mm thick.

GOV.UK replaces Stripe with Adyen for 1,000 services including local authorities, police forces, and armed forces. The three-year contract covers 17 percent of GOV.UK Pay transactions and over 70 percent of its organizations. The move allows users to start taking payments via a new option. The change supports payment flexibility without altering user experience.

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has returned 814% since its 2010 launch, or 15% per year. The fund's forward price/earnings ratio is around 21, lower than its past five-year average. The Shiller CAPE ratio is nearing an all-time high at 42.84, similar to the 1999 tech bubble peak. Artificial intelligence capex spending drives revenue growth but may stretch stock prices to historically expensive levels.

Palo Alto Networks reports $3 billion in Q3 revenue, 31% year over year, exceeding $2.941 billion forecast. The company achieved 31% growth in service revenue to $2.41 billion and 31% growth in product revenue to $594 million. CyberArk and Chronosphere contributed $388 million in revenue and $1.6 billion in ARR. SASE ARR rose 40% to over $1.6 billion, XSIAM ARR doubled to over $600 million, and Prisma AIRS customer count tripled quarter over quarter.

Fernando Alonso, a three-time world champion, has expressed frustration with the current Formula 1 regulations. He believes the energy recuperation system in the hybrid cars causes inconsistency in engine braking. Alonso thinks this system makes the cars difficult to drive and should not be used in racing. He made these comments during Practice 1 in Monaco.

Rosen Law Firm launches investigation into Futu Holdings Limited for allegedly misleading business information. Futu ADSs dropped 27.5% on May 22, 2026 following China's announcement to crack down on cross-border brokers. The firm is preparing a class action to recover investor losses under a contingency fee arrangement. Investors may join by visiting rosenlegal.com/cases/futu-holdings-limited/join or contacting Phillip Kim at 866-767-3653 or [email protected].

Nissan will audit New York dealers to ensure refunds for lease buyout overcharges. New York Attorney General Letitia James accused dealers of misleading customers with junk fees. The audit follows allegations of hidden costs in lease buyouts. NMAC has not admitted or denied the claims.

Ford's Bronco Filson, co-developed with outdoor brand Filson, drives Lincoln into premium off-road space. Chief Engineer Ed Krenz said the vehicle places Ford in the same market as Land Rover, Mercedes and Lexus. Ford stated the Bronco Filson will inform future Lincoln off-road product development. Lincoln explored such a move about four years ago with a small group of dealers.