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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past Reveal Date Confirmed

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past Reveal Date Confirmed

CD Projekt has confirmed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will receive its global debut at Gamescom.

Technology ·22 Jul 2026, 03:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Sony Music files second lawsuit against Udio over 30,000 recordings

Sony Music files second lawsuit against Udio over 30,000 recordings

The legal action follows discovery in a separate case, with Sony claiming Udio bypassed protective measures to train models on proprietary sound recordings.

Technology ·21 Jul 2026, 21:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Underwater drone discovers forgotten coral reef off Benin coast

Underwater drone discovers forgotten coral reef off Benin coast

Using side-scan sonar and underwater drone technology, researchers identified a healthy coral ecosystem located more than 50 metres deep. This discovery challenges mid-20th-century assessments that the site was an extinct relic.

Science ·21 Jul 2026, 11:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Schedule Confirmed!

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Schedule Confirmed!

Activision and Infinity Ward have confirmed a two-weekend multiplayer beta for Modern Warfare 4, starting August 21, 2026. The testing includes new gameplay mechanics and the franchise's debut on Nintendo Switch 2.

Technology ·21 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
AI models proposed to help monitor and maintain growing satellite fleets

AI models proposed to help monitor and maintain growing satellite fleets

With satellite counts projected to reach 100,000 this decade, engineers are developing autonomous systems to handle traffic management and maintenance. These technologies address risks like collision density and the limitations of human oversight.

Science ·21 Jul 2026, 09:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Enigmatig Limited Invests in KUNGFULAND, First-Scripted Feature-Length ...

Enigmatig Limited Invests in KUNGFULAND, First-Scripted Feature-Length ...

Enigmatig Limited has invested in KUNGFULAND, a nostalgic martial arts action-comedy serving as the first feature film produced under a Singapore-Canada bilateral treaty.

Technology ·21 Jul 2026, 07:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link full intro cinematic leaks online

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link full intro cinematic leaks online

A nearly five-minute video appearing to be the opening cinematic for the cancelled Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link has surfaced online, fueling fan speculation.

Technology ·21 Jul 2026, 06:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
MIT engineers use mechanical stretching to control artificial blood vessel growth

MIT engineers use mechanical stretching to control artificial blood vessel growth

Researchers are using magnetic-driven physical stimulation to mimic biological development, allowing for unprecedented control over microscopic blood vessel formation.

Science ·21 Jul 2026, 05:08 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Scientists identify causes of solid-state battery short circuits

Scientists identify causes of solid-state battery short circuits

Recent studies have identified the physical and chemical mechanisms behind solid-state battery failures, helping manufacturers develop new scaling strategies.

Technology ·20 Jul 2026, 03:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Adelaide University students reach global top five with space menstrual system

Adelaide University students reach global top five with space menstrual system

Adelaide engineering students have gained international recognition for a space-adapted menstrual system, highlighting a shift toward inclusive aerospace design.

Science ·20 Jul 2026, 01:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
EU mandates Google and Android open smartphone systems to rival AI agents

EU mandates Google and Android open smartphone systems to rival AI agents

The European Union issued binding mandates requiring Google to open its Android system and search data to third-party artificial intelligence developers. The directive aims to allow rival AI agents to gain system-level functionality currently reserved for native assistants like Gemini.

Technology ·19 Jul 2026, 22:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Meteorite that crashed through New Jersey house could hold the clues to life

Meteorite that crashed through New Jersey house could hold the clues to life

A rare carbonaceous chondrite meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey roof has provided scientists with pristine chemical evidence regarding life's origins.

Science ·19 Jul 2026, 21:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
CUNY researchers simulate black hole energy extraction with synthetic rotation

CUNY researchers simulate black hole energy extraction with synthetic rotation

CUNY researchers have simulated the Penrose-Zel’dovich process using a stationary, time-modulated metamaterial ring. This experiment provides a controllable platform to study wave amplification and energy extraction through synthetic rotation.

Science ·19 Jul 2026, 14:37 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Apple raises iCloud+ subscription prices across eight international markets

Apple raises iCloud+ subscription prices across eight international markets

Apple is adjusting iCloud+ storage fees across eight international territories. The price hikes are reportedly linked to currency fluctuations.

Technology ·19 Jul 2026, 14:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions get more expensive

Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions get more expensive

Apple has increased monthly subscription rates for Apple Music and most Apple One bundles due to rising licensing costs. Existing subscribers will see these changes at their next billing cycle.

Technology ·19 Jul 2026, 13:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
August 12 solar eclipse set to boost tourism in rural Spain

August 12 solar eclipse set to boost tourism in rural Spain

The 2026 total solar eclipse is driving a strategic surge in travel to Spain's rural inland regions, helping officials shift tourism away from crowded hotspots.

Science ·19 Jul 2026, 12:37 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Google DeepMind unveils GenCeption to transform video AI into vision models

Google DeepMind unveils GenCeption to transform video AI into vision models

Google DeepMind's GenCeption model utilizes video generation technology to perform traditional computer vision tasks, aiming to replace specialized systems.

Technology ·19 Jul 2026, 12:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
West Antarctica sea ice fails to refreeze after winter heatwave

West Antarctica sea ice fails to refreeze after winter heatwave

Satellite data reveals a stark shortfall in winter sea ice across West Antarctica, threatening critical wildlife habitats and the stability of the Thwaites Glacier.

Science ·19 Jul 2026, 06:33 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Samsung Launches The Freestyle+ AI Smart Projector

Samsung Launches The Freestyle+ AI Smart Projector

The third-generation Freestyle+ portable projector features 430 ISO lumens of brightness and AI-driven tools for automatic keystone and color correction.

Technology ·18 Jul 2026, 04:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Astronomers detect first atmosphere on rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b

Astronomers detect first atmosphere on rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b

Researchers led by Collin Cherubim identified a helium-rich atmosphere on the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b, marking a milestone in the study of terrestrial worlds.

Science ·18 Jul 2026, 01:32 ·Niko Vale 4 min read