The Feed July 28th

Merge 104.8  |  28 July 2026

Disney and Lucasfilm have announced a return for the Indiana Jones franchise through a new comic book series. Indiana Jones and the Sword of Pandemonium will be a five-issue limited run and serves as a direct follow-up to Raiders of the Lost Ark. Marvel Comic Books say the series is the start of an “all-new era of adventures for the iconic archaeologist” set during the original films.

 

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman predicts traditional 9-to-5 jobs will vanish by 2034 as AI and the gig economy replace permanent employment. He believes most people will work multiple freelance contracts instead of holding one full-time job. His prediction is drawing attention because of his track record. Back in 1997, he anticipated the rise of social media and recognised the potential of AI long before it became mainstream.

 

Meta is rolling out a free, optional Facebook Verified badge that lets users confirm they’re human with a face scan. The company says the feature is designed to combat AI-generated fake profiles, content, and messages by helping users identify authentic accounts.