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Sunrise III mission reveals high-resolution data on solar dynamics

Sunrise III mission reveals high-resolution data on solar dynamics

A balloon-borne observatory captured high-resolution data on the Sun's photosphere and chromosphere during a stratospheric flight.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Curiosity rover captures close-up images of elemental sulfur crystals on Mars

Curiosity rover captures close-up images of elemental sulfur crystals on Mars

High-resolution images from the Curiosity rover reveal elemental sulfur crystals found after a rock was accidentally crushed. The discovery adds to a history of chemical analysis in Gale Crater.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 21:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

NASA's new Moon and Mars Exploration Analog (MMEA) will be the first integrated simulation to combine spacecraft transit and planetary surface living.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Microsoft’s Xbox to Shift Obsidian Studio to New ‘Fallout’ Video Game

Microsoft’s Xbox to Shift Obsidian Studio to New ‘Fallout’ Video Game

Obsidian Entertainment is pivoting to develop a new Fallout title under the direction of Josh Sawyer as part of a broader Xbox organizational reset.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 17:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Astronomers scrutinize exoplanet that survived the death of its star

Astronomers scrutinize exoplanet that survived the death of its star

Researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to study WD 1856 b, finding that the planet likely migrated toward its white dwarf host star long after the star died.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
The Crew Motorfest launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8

The Crew Motorfest launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8

The open-world racing title arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 featuring over 700 vehicles and a setting in the Hawaiian archipelago.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 13:03 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
PS5 owners cancel PS Plus subscriptions to protest Sony's end of discs

PS5 owners cancel PS Plus subscriptions to protest Sony's end of discs

PlayStation users are launching a coordinated boycott of subscriptions and pre-orders after Sony announced a phase-out of physical media for new titles.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
Scientist proposes tiny satellites to sniff out nuclear weapons in space

Scientist proposes tiny satellites to sniff out nuclear weapons in space

A feasibility study proposes using small satellites to identify the radioactive signatures of thermonuclear warheads in orbit.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 10:03 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 9, 2026

NYT Strands hints, answers for July 9, 2026

Find the complete list of theme words and the hidden spangram for the July 9 edition of NYT Strands, featuring the theme 'On the lips'.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 08:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Mashable and Forbes publish puzzle hints and answers for July 9 2026

Mashable and Forbes publish puzzle hints and answers for July 9 2026

Detailed hints and solutions for Wordle, Connections, and Pips for July 9, 2026, are now available via Mashable and Forbes.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 07:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Hard Disk Drive Unit Shipments Could Grow To Support AI Workloads

Hard Disk Drive Unit Shipments Could Grow To Support AI Workloads

The HDD industry is seeing a revival as AI training and inference drive a need for low-cost, high-capacity storage across data centers.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
Xbox cancels Avowed 2 and pivots Obsidian to new Fallout game

Xbox cancels Avowed 2 and pivots Obsidian to new Fallout game

Microsoft has redirected Obsidian Entertainment to develop a new Fallout project led by Josh Sawyer, resulting in the cancellation of Avowed 2.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 05:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Artificial cloud brightening could neutralize El Nino, study finds

Artificial cloud brightening could neutralize El Nino, study finds

Research indicates that targeted geoengineering via marine cloud brightening could interrupt El Nino cycles, although the process carries significant ecological risks.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launches July 9, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launches July 9, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S

Ubisoft is remaking the 2013 pirate classic with the Anvil engine, removing modern-day segments and adding exclusive narrative content.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 03:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Samsung Tips July 22 Unpacked Event for Next-Gen Foldables

Samsung Tips July 22 Unpacked Event for Next-Gen Foldables

Samsung will hold a Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22 in London to debut new additions to its portfolio, including potential updates to its foldable phones.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 02:00 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
PSA: macOS 28 will drop support for encrypted Mac OS Extended volumes

PSA: macOS 28 will drop support for encrypted Mac OS Extended volumes

Users of encrypted Mac OS Extended volumes must decrypt or reformat their drives before the release of macOS 28 to maintain compatibility.

Tech & Science ·8 Jul 2026, 21:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
DuckDuckGo browser now blocks YouTube ads by default

DuckDuckGo browser now blocks YouTube ads by default

DuckDuckGo has introduced a new capability for its browser to block most video ads, with a specific focus on those found on YouTube.

Tech & Science ·8 Jul 2026, 18:03 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis to shut down on October 7, 2026

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis to shut down on October 7, 2026

Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will end service in October 2026. The mobile retelling of the classic RPG will shut down across different regions.

Tech & Science ·8 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Nintendo Switch Online adds Wario Land and other retro titles for July

Nintendo Switch Online adds Wario Land and other retro titles for July

Nintendo has expanded its classic game library with a new batch of Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles, headlined by Wario Land.

Tech & Science ·8 Jul 2026, 14:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
First Look: The New Zenith Defy Extreme Lapis Lazuli II and Ultraviolet

First Look: The New Zenith Defy Extreme Lapis Lazuli II and Ultraviolet

Zenith expands its high-frequency chronograph collection with two new Defy Extreme models. Featuring the El Primero 9004 movement, these timepieces blend architectural design with exotic materials.

Tech & Science ·8 Jul 2026, 13:03 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read