Monday, 10 August 2026Live global desk
GlobalPulse
The world, tracked in motion
Author

Daniel Okafor

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

EU says it cannot stop Sony from ending physical game discs

EU says it cannot stop Sony from ending physical game discs

EU officials have stated they lack the authority to stop Sony's transition to digital-only game releases starting in 2028, despite widespread consumer protests.

Tech & Science ·11 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Why 55% of Americans post less on social media now than five years ago

Why 55% of Americans post less on social media now than five years ago

A growing number of US adults are retreating from public social media activity, citing mental health, political exhaustion, and the feeling that online presence has become work.

Tech & Science ·11 Jul 2026, 20:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
AC Black Flag Resynced sells 2 million copies on opening day

AC Black Flag Resynced sells 2 million copies on opening day

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 2 million copies on its first day, surpassing the opening day player count of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Tech & Science ·11 Jul 2026, 19:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Pokémon GO Fest Global 2026 brings Mega Mewtwo X and Y to Super Mega Raids

Pokémon GO Fest Global 2026 brings Mega Mewtwo X and Y to Super Mega Raids

Niantic celebrates the game's tenth anniversary with a free global event featuring Mega Mewtwo, Ultra Beasts, and the Mythical Zeraora.

Tech & Science ·11 Jul 2026, 14:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
AI Threat Forces Microsoft To Update Windows Patch Guidance

AI Threat Forces Microsoft To Update Windows Patch Guidance

Microsoft is urging organizations to shorten Windows update windows as AI allows attackers to analyze vulnerabilities and develop exploits faster.

Tech & Science ·11 Jul 2026, 13:04 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
Activision faces criticism for low-effort Black Ops PS5 ports

Activision faces criticism for low-effort Black Ops PS5 ports

New ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 for PS5 are drawing fire for a lack of visual upgrades and high pricing.

Tech & Science ·11 Jul 2026, 12:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sales Reach 2 Million on Day 1

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sales Reach 2 Million on Day 1

Ubisoft's remake of Black Flag achieves a historic launch with 2 million day-one sales and record-breaking concurrent player counts on Steam.

Tech & Science ·11 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Nothing launches mid-range Phone (4b) and Ear (3a) gadgets

Nothing launches mid-range Phone (4b) and Ear (3a) gadgets

Nothing expands its product line with the mid-range Phone (4b) and Ear (3a) earphones. The move follows a strategy to pivot the brand toward a fashion-first identity.

Tech & Science ·11 Jul 2026, 09:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Wordle answer for July 11 2026 is avian

Wordle answer for July 11 2026 is avian

Wordle players faced the term 'avian' on July 11, 2026. Discover the strategy used to beat the Wordle Bot and explore other New York Times puzzle solutions.

Tech & Science ·11 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
SpaceX's Falcon 9 first stage has flown for 35th time

SpaceX's Falcon 9 first stage has flown for 35th time

Falcon 9 booster B1071 completed its 35th successful flight, delivering 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.

Tech & Science ·11 Jul 2026, 08:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
GTA 6 Trailer 3: When It Could Drop, Based On Rockstar's Trailer History

GTA 6 Trailer 3: When It Could Drop, Based On Rockstar's Trailer History

Using data from GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, the article projects the likely release window for the third GTA 6 trailer and the gameplay details it may reveal.

Tech & Science ·11 Jul 2026, 06:05 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Space Mirror Satellite That Astronomers Hate

FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Space Mirror Satellite That Astronomers Hate

Reflect Orbital received FCC approval to launch a prototype satellite designed to beam sunlight to Earth, sparking intense opposition from the scientific community.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 22:02 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
OpenAI is shutting down Atlas, but its AI browser ambitions are still growing

OpenAI is shutting down Atlas, but its AI browser ambitions are still growing

OpenAI is retiring its standalone Atlas browser to redistribute its capabilities across a new Chrome extension and the ChatGPT Work desktop app.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 20:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Apple may split iPhone 18 launch and introduce foldable device

Apple may split iPhone 18 launch and introduce foldable device

Apple is reportedly planning to split the iPhone 18 rollout between autumn 2026 and spring 2027, potentially introducing a premium foldable device.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 17:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
GTA Online Kortz Center Heist update launches July 14

GTA Online Kortz Center Heist update launches July 14

Rockstar Games announced The Kortz Center Heist expansion, featuring an art gallery robbery, a new luxury mansion Art Studio, and several new vehicles.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Chrome for Android Adds Back Button in Version 150 Top Menu

Chrome for Android Adds Back Button in Version 150 Top Menu

Chrome for Android's latest update introduces a symmetrical back and forward button layout in the overflow menu, alongside a rebranding of the 'Add to Home screen' feature.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 12:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Cosmic Drift Captured Before Star Birth

Cosmic Drift Captured Before Star Birth

Researchers have captured the first evidence of ion-neutral drift in a prestellar core, shedding light on the gravitational collapse that forms new stars.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
World Cup match stress can trigger a heart attack

World Cup match stress can trigger a heart attack

Research shows that the emotional intensity of high-stakes football matches can lead to a significant rise in cardiovascular events among fans.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 10:01 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
New Flapping Robot Swims And Flies Like Diving Bird

New Flapping Robot Swims And Flies Like Diving Bird

The flapping-wing aerial-aquatic vehicle (FAAV) mimics diving seabirds by transitioning between air and water. Researchers believe it could be used to monitor coral reefs, fish stocks, and coastal erosion.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
Researchers link Earth's largest mass extinction to volcanic activity

Researchers link Earth's largest mass extinction to volcanic activity

New evidence identifies volcanic degassing and ocean warming as the primary drivers of Earth's most severe environmental crisis 252 million years ago.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 00:02 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read