Tech & Science
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.