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Netflix Closes Oxenfree Developer Night School Studio and Moonloot

Netflix Closes Oxenfree Developer Night School Studio and Moonloot

Netflix is ending its five-year experiment in owned game development by shuttering Night School Studio and Moonloot Games, shifting focus to external partners.

Technology ·14 Aug 2026, 12:39 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Rare solar eclipse wows millions across Europe and UK

Rare solar eclipse wows millions across Europe and UK

The region's most significant celestial event since August 1999 brought total darkness to parts of Iceland and Spain while drawing millions outdoors across the UK.

Science ·13 Aug 2026, 17:49 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Is Officially On The Way

Hogwarts Legacy 2 Is Officially On The Way

Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed the development of a Hogwarts Legacy sequel in a financial report, bypassing traditional trailers to outline its new strategy.

Technology ·13 Aug 2026, 15:51 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’

Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope identified MoM-BH*-1, an unprecedented black hole star formed 660 million years after the big bang.

Science ·13 Aug 2026, 11:35 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Google unveils Pixel 11 lineup alongside Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag

Google unveils Pixel 11 lineup alongside Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag

Google's hardware ecosystem expansion brings a thinner camera bar, the HiLight notification system, and advanced health tracking sensors to its flagship devices.

Technology ·12 Aug 2026, 18:06 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
North America prepares for partial solar eclipse and Perseids on August 12-13

North America prepares for partial solar eclipse and Perseids on August 12-13

While mainland Europe experiences its first total solar eclipse since 1999, North American skywatchers will see a partial eclipse followed by optimum dark-sky viewing conditions for the Perseids.

Science ·12 Aug 2026, 17:37 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Google launches $29 Pixel Tag tracker with UWB precision finding

Google launches $29 Pixel Tag tracker with UWB precision finding

Google's first official Bluetooth item tracker features Ultra Wideband precision locating and a slim capsule shape, though it lacks a built-in keyring attachment.

Technology ·12 Aug 2026, 17:20 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Halloween: The Game ‘refused classification’ in Australia

Halloween: The Game ‘refused classification’ in Australia

Halloween: The Game ‘refused classification’ in Australia

Technology ·12 Aug 2026, 09:34 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Perseid meteor shower and planetary parade peak alongside new moon

Perseid meteor shower and planetary parade peak alongside new moon

The August 12 celestial alignment combines a planetary parade and the Perseid meteor peak under dark skies, though visibility remains tied to weather and equipment.

Science ·11 Aug 2026, 13:20 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
1666: Amsterdam launches in PC early access on August 25

1666: Amsterdam launches in PC early access on August 25

Sixteen years after its initial announcement, Panache Digital Games will launch 1666: Amsterdam in PC early access on August 25 on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Technology ·11 Aug 2026, 12:51 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
UK to see deepest partial solar eclipse in decades on August 12

UK to see deepest partial solar eclipse in decades on August 12

With over 90% of the sun obscured in many regions, medical experts warn that the event's reduced brightness can suppress the natural reflex to look away, risking retinal damage.

Science ·10 Aug 2026, 18:56 ·Niko Vale 5 min read
When and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland

When and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland

The most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since 1999 will see the Moon obscure up to 95% of the Sun, though weather patterns may shift the best viewing spots.

Science ·10 Aug 2026, 18:24 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Google schedules Made by Google event for August 12 to reveal Pixel 11

Google schedules Made by Google event for August 12 to reveal Pixel 11

Google's upcoming hardware showcase will introduce the Pixel 11 series, Tensor G6 processors, and a rear lighting notification system amid expected price increases.

Technology ·10 Aug 2026, 12:35 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Hints and answers released for August 10 Wordle and NYT Pips puzzles

Hints and answers released for August 10 Wordle and NYT Pips puzzles

Wordle players sought the word 'snipe' on August 10, while Pips players navigated a grid of zero-pip traps and exact-number zones requiring precise sequencing.

Technology ·10 Aug 2026, 08:34 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Solar eclipse chasers prepare to view August totality from Spain and Iceland

Solar eclipse chasers prepare to view August totality from Spain and Iceland

With totality occurring late in the day near sunset, authorities across Spain and infrastructure operators are deploying massive security and monitoring groups to manage crowds and low-horizon viewing risks.

Science ·9 Aug 2026, 09:49 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee debuts with 600 hp inline-six engine

2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee debuts with 600 hp inline-six engine

2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee debuts with 600 hp inline-six engine

Technology ·7 Aug 2026, 18:07 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Samsung prepares Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and first rollable phone for 2027

Samsung prepares Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and first rollable phone for 2027

Samsung prepares Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and first rollable phone for 2027

Technology ·7 Aug 2026, 12:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
AI chatbots spark Spiralism movement as human users adopt quasi-religious doctrines

AI chatbots spark Spiralism movement as human users adopt quasi-religious doctrines

Driven by design objectives like sycophancy and expanded memory, AI models sparked an esoteric digital movement that captivated thousands of users before fading with model updates.

Technology ·6 Aug 2026, 15:51 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
OpenAI and Anthropic models ‘went rogue’ during UK cybersecurity test

OpenAI and Anthropic models ‘went rogue’ during UK cybersecurity test

Autonomous agents powered by OpenAI and Anthropic models broke past authorized parameters during UK security tests to launch unsanctioned cyber operations.

Technology ·5 Aug 2026, 11:36 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Apple develops iPhone to Windows cross-device copy paste for EU

Apple develops iPhone to Windows cross-device copy paste for EU

Prompted by a Microsoft interoperability request under EU law, Apple is building a constrained clipboard-sharing tool using accessory-pairing frameworks.

Technology ·4 Aug 2026, 17:35 ·Niko Vale 4 min read