Releases

• Netflix's new limited series "Echoes of Tomorrow," starring Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac, premiered April 17 and garnered 68 million views in its first 24 hours. • The eight-episode psychological thriller explores alternate timelines and has already been renewed for a second season despite its standalone narrative structure. • Critics praised the series' cinematography and performances, with The New York Times calling it "a haunting meditation on choice and consequence."

• Netflix unveiled the official trailer for 'The Midnight Club' Season 2 during a virtual fan event on April 16, 2026, promising darker supernatural twists in the horror anthology series created by Mike Flanagan. • The eight-episode season features returning stars Iman Benson and Igby Rigney, with new cast members including Auli'i Cravalho, set to premiere on October 31, 2026. • Flanagan stated in a Variety interview, 'This season dives deeper into the unknown, blending grief and the paranormal like never before,' boosting subscriber excitement amid streaming wars.

• Samsung launched its Galaxy Watch blood pressure feature for U.S. consumers, enabling wrist-based hypertension tracking without cuffs. • FDA-cleared technology uses optical sensors calibrated via user input, integrated into latest watch models. • Matters for 116 million U.S. adults with high blood pressure, improving remote monitoring and chronic disease management.

Triumphal arch would be 250ft tall, featuring a 60ft golden Lady Liberty, at the foot of Arlington Memorial BridgeThe Trump administration on Friday released new renderings of the triumphal arch the president wants to install in Memorial Circle at the foot of the Arlington Memorial Bridge.As part of Donald Trump’s legacy-building quest during his second term in office, the so-called “Arc de Trump” would stand 250ft tall, feature a 60ft golden Lady Liberty, and include a viewing deck. The phrase “One Nation Under God” would stretch across the top of the structure, according to the latest plans from Harrison Design. Continue reading...

• Apple pushed iOS 19.4 on April 9, 2026, introducing Siri 3.0 with on-device multimodal AI for 1 billion US iPhone users. • Update adds contextual understanding and app automation, processing queries 3x faster without cloud reliance. • Addresses privacy demands post-EU probes, with Tim Cook stating 'AI belongs on device.'

Dozens of dogs were found crammed into single living room space at property in undisclosed location in UKMore than 250 dogs have been found at a property in scenes so shocking that the RSPCA was forced to deny allegations that the images were faked by artificial intelligence.The animal welfare charity said it took in 87 dogs from the property at an undisclosed location in the UK and the remainder went to the Dogs Trust, another charity. Continue reading...

• Beyoncé dropped the lead single 'Break My Soul Pt. 3' from her upcoming Renaissance Act III on April 5, debuted at Coachella preview event in Indio, California. • Track features house beats and guest vocals from Megan Thee Stallion, amassing 10 million Spotify streams in first 4 hours. • Critics praise it as a 'dancefloor anthem evolution,' positioning Beyoncé for another No. 1 debut amid 2026's competitive music landscape.