Tech & Science
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.