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

Google Finance launches Android app and AI-powered portfolio tracking

Google Finance launches Android app and AI-powered portfolio tracking

Google has expanded its finance service with a new Android app and AI-powered portfolio management tools. The platform now offers AI-driven insights and automated briefings.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 14:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
MetaOptics ships metalens smartphone and AI glasses for evaluation

MetaOptics ships metalens smartphone and AI glasses for evaluation

Singapore-based MetaOptics has begun distributing evaluation units of its metalens optical modules to manufacturers in Japan, Europe, and the Philippines.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 13:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Copper economy helps fungi and bacteria form stronger biofilms

Copper economy helps fungi and bacteria form stronger biofilms

A new study reveals how a shared copper management system allows fungi and bacteria to cooperate, creating mixed infections that are harder to treat.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 12:03 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Apes and humans have been sharing a laugh for 15 million years

Apes and humans have been sharing a laugh for 15 million years

A University of Warwick study reveals that the rhythmic structure of laughter is conserved across primate species, challenging theories on how human speech evolved.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 11:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Ancient human DNA recovered from cave walls in Spain and Portugal

Ancient human DNA recovered from cave walls in Spain and Portugal

A study published in Nature Communications reveals that cave walls can preserve genetic traces of prehistoric humans even when bones or teeth are missing.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 09:01 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
Microsoft to raise Xbox console prices worldwide from Aug 1 as AI-driven chip costs surge

Microsoft to raise Xbox console prices worldwide from Aug 1 as AI-driven chip costs surge

Xbox consoles will see price increases starting August 1 as the expansion of AI data centers drives up the cost of essential memory and storage components.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 08:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Human and great ape laughter shared same rhythm for 15 million years

Human and great ape laughter shared same rhythm for 15 million years

A new study reveals that the rhythmic structure of laughter has remained unchanged across great ape species for millions of years, though humans evolved unique social control over it.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 03:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Apple to skip M6 Pro and Max chips to fast-track M7 line for 2027

Apple to skip M6 Pro and Max chips to fast-track M7 line for 2027

Apple is bypassing high-end M6 variants to fast-track the AI-centric M7 family. The base M6 chip is expected to debut in late 2026 using a 2-nanometer process.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 02:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Porsche unveils the new 911 GT4 R for global customer motorsport

Porsche unveils the new 911 GT4 R for global customer motorsport

Porsche introduces the 911 GT4 R for global GT4 competition, replacing the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 01:01 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
ESA's Euclid telescope captures most detailed image of Milky Way center

ESA's Euclid telescope captures most detailed image of Milky Way center

The Euclid space telescope has produced the most detailed visible light photograph of the galactic bulge to date, providing a critical historical reference for future exoplanet research.

Tech & Science ·26 Jun 2026, 00:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
A ‘direct wave’ from colliding black holes reveals signature of a whirlpool in spacetime

A ‘direct wave’ from colliding black holes reveals signature of a whirlpool in spacetime

Researchers have identified a previously hidden component of a gravitational wave signal that provides a direct probe of a black hole's event horizon.

Tech & Science ·25 Jun 2026, 23:40 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Harvard and Adelaide researchers develop bio-inspired swarm robots

Harvard and Adelaide researchers develop bio-inspired swarm robots

New decentralized robotic swarms inspired by ants and bees are being developed for use in planetary exploration and deep-mine environments.

Tech & Science ·25 Jun 2026, 23:21 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Large asteroid will safely pass by Earth on Saturday

Large asteroid will safely pass by Earth on Saturday

A massive 'potentially hazardous' asteroid is set for a safe close approach to Earth. Astronomers will use the event to conduct rare radar observations and improve planetary defense data.

Tech & Science ·25 Jun 2026, 23:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Samsung accidentally confirms the Galaxy S27 Pro months ahead of launch

Samsung accidentally confirms the Galaxy S27 Pro months ahead of launch

Regulatory filings reveal a new four-model lineup for the Galaxy S27 series, introducing a Galaxy S27 Pro positioned between the S27+ and the S27 Ultra.

Tech & Science ·25 Jun 2026, 22:43 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read