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Daniel Okafor edits Tech & Science for Global Pulse, covering AI, research, space and discovery without jargon.

Samsung expands One UI 9 beta to 12 Galaxy devices ahead of July launch

Samsung expands One UI 9 beta to 12 Galaxy devices ahead of July launch

Samsung has widened its One UI 9 beta testing to include a variety of flagship and mid-range devices, focusing on stability and enhanced accessibility tools.

Tech & Science ·4 Jul 2026, 22:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Xbox announces new games arriving July 6-10 including College Football 27

Xbox announces new games arriving July 6-10 including College Football 27

Microsoft has announced a diverse slate of upcoming titles for Xbox and PC, highlighted by EA SPORTS College Football 27 and new Game Pass additions.

Tech & Science ·4 Jul 2026, 20:03 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Astronomers find Jupiter-size super-puff planets less dense than cotton candy

Astronomers find Jupiter-size super-puff planets less dense than cotton candy

Two giant exoplanets with densities lower than cotton candy have been identified in a single system, marking some of the lightest planets of their size ever found.

Tech & Science ·4 Jul 2026, 17:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Pentagon releases documents on Apollo 17 unidentified phenomena sightings

Pentagon releases documents on Apollo 17 unidentified phenomena sightings

Newly released government files detail mysterious observations made by astronauts during the Apollo 17 mission and other early space flights.

Tech & Science ·4 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Saudi Arabia takes Soundstorm to global audience with Apple Music partnership

Saudi Arabia takes Soundstorm to global audience with Apple Music partnership

A partnership between MDLBEAST and Apple Music brings the immersive experience of Soundstorm 2025 to a global audience using Dolby Atmos technology.

Tech & Science ·4 Jul 2026, 13:04 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Rocksteady developers cite burnout and corporate pressure on Suicide Squad

Rocksteady developers cite burnout and corporate pressure on Suicide Squad

Former employees describe a grueling production environment at Rocksteady where corporate mandates superseded creative vision, contributing to a $200 million loss for Warner Bros.

Tech & Science ·4 Jul 2026, 12:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Motorola Launches Its First Book-Style Foldable Smartphone In Australia

Motorola Launches Its First Book-Style Foldable Smartphone In Australia

Motorola expands its Australian portfolio with the razr fold book-style foldable and the razr 70 ultra flip phone, both featuring advanced AI and Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic.

Tech & Science ·4 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Ferrari unveils 12Cilindri Manuale with electronic manual shifting

Ferrari unveils 12Cilindri Manuale with electronic manual shifting

The limited-edition 12Cilindri Manuale blends a traditional gated shifter with a dual-clutch transmission via an advanced electronic interface.

Tech & Science ·4 Jul 2026, 10:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
OnePlus taps Himesh Reshammiya to launch N6 with missing N campaign

OnePlus taps Himesh Reshammiya to launch N6 with missing N campaign

OnePlus introduces the N6 smartphone through a playful collaboration with Himesh Reshammiya. The new N Series targets India's youth with high-endurance specs and viral marketing.

Tech & Science ·4 Jul 2026, 08:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Scientists find genetically distinct Western toad population exclusive to Canada

Scientists find genetically distinct Western toad population exclusive to Canada

Genomic testing has revealed a unique lineage of Western toads in Canada, distinguished by breeding behaviors and geographical barriers.

Tech & Science ·4 Jul 2026, 03:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Homo floresiensis may have been scavengers rather than skilled hunters

Homo floresiensis may have been scavengers rather than skilled hunters

A study of Stegodon bones suggests Homo floresiensis scavenged leftovers from Komodo dragons and lacked the ability to control fire.

Tech & Science ·3 Jul 2026, 21:04 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
The new 12Cilindri Manuale is a V12 Ferrari with a 'manual' gearbox

The new 12Cilindri Manuale is a V12 Ferrari with a 'manual' gearbox

Ferrari returns to a gated shifter with the 12Cilindri Manuale, utilizing a sophisticated shift-by-wire system to mimic a traditional manual experience.

Tech & Science ·3 Jul 2026, 21:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Katalyst launches robotic spacecraft to rescue NASA Swift Observatory

Katalyst launches robotic spacecraft to rescue NASA Swift Observatory

A robotic spacecraft developed by Katalyst Space Technologies has launched to intercept and tow NASA's sinking Swift Observatory back to a stable orbit.

Tech & Science ·3 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release for July 9

Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release for July 9

The upcoming remake of the 2013 pirate adventure introduces updated combat, enhanced visuals, and new narrative arcs for Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard.

Tech & Science ·3 Jul 2026, 16:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra leaks reveal camera and sensor upgrades

Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra leaks reveal camera and sensor upgrades

Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra leaks reveal camera and sensor upgrades

Tech & Science ·3 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Lamborghini reveals 801-hp Urus SE Performante hybrid SUV

Lamborghini reveals 801-hp Urus SE Performante hybrid SUV

The Urus SE Performante combines a twin-turbo V8 with electric power to become the quickest and most powerful Urus ever built.

Tech & Science ·3 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

SpaceX continues to expand its broadband constellation with a series of Falcon 9 launches from California, deploying satellites to improve high-latitude coverage.

Tech & Science ·3 Jul 2026, 01:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Vera Rubin Observatory begins decade-long survey of the southern sky

Vera Rubin Observatory begins decade-long survey of the southern sky

Equipped with a 3,200-megapixel camera, the observatory begins a decade-long project to create a time-lapse record of the southern sky and discover millions of asteroids.

Tech & Science ·2 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Acinetobacter baumannii superbug evolved gradually to global dominance

Acinetobacter baumannii superbug evolved gradually to global dominance

Researchers have reconstructed the genetic history of the Acinetobacter baumannii superbug, revealing how it accumulated genetic changes to resist antibiotics.

Tech & Science ·2 Jul 2026, 21:03 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA

Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA

A data stream warning halted the launch of the Link spacecraft, which is tasked with capturing and reboosting the decaying Swift Observatory before it crashes.

Tech & Science ·2 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read