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Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes reveals Zohar as new DLC character

Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes reveals Zohar as new DLC character

Zohar joins the Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes roster as the fourth DLC fighter, featuring a puppet-style playstyle alongside a major system update.

Technology ·29 Jun 2026, 09:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Asteroids shaped early Earth's surface

Asteroids shaped early Earth's surface

A study in Science suggests asteroid collisions kept the Hadean crust molten and unstable for millions of years, fundamentally shaping Earth's evolution. Parallel research indicates these impacts also created subterranean environments that potentially fostered the origins of life.

Science ·29 Jun 2026, 08:06 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Bakunawa Killer revealed as a new character for Virtua Fighter Crossroads

Bakunawa Killer revealed as a new character for Virtua Fighter Crossroads

The Bakunawa Killer debuts as a mysterious, playable antagonist in Virtua Fighter Crossroads. The new RGG Studio title shifts the series toward a narrative-driven action-adventure experience.

Technology ·29 Jun 2026, 04:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung to charge 5 dollars monthly for SmartThings API access in October

Samsung to charge 5 dollars monthly for SmartThings API access in October

Samsung plans to transition its SmartThings API to a subscription model, impacting third-party developers, commercial partners, and home automation platforms.

Technology ·29 Jun 2026, 02:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Artificial light at night triggers sleep deprivation and aggression in fish

Artificial light at night triggers sleep deprivation and aggression in fish

New research indicates that artificial light at night triggers sleep deprivation, DNA damage, and behavioral shifts in reef fish while altering predator activity. Experts suggest that improving coastal lighting design could help mitigate these negative environmental impacts.

Science ·29 Jun 2026, 01:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Sunaofe Announces Pre-Order for the Atlas Ergonomic Office Chair

Sunaofe Announces Pre-Order for the Atlas Ergonomic Office Chair

Sunaofe has launched its flagship Atlas Ergonomic Office Chair, a direct-to-consumer model designed to provide adjustability for remote and hybrid workers.

Technology ·29 Jun 2026, 01:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
AI search engines pull from different web sources than Google rankings

AI search engines pull from different web sources than Google rankings

A divergence between traditional search results and AI citations is forcing publishers to shift from keyword-based SEO to answer-engine optimization. Top-ranked organic pages are often ignored by AI tools, requiring new strategies to improve citation probability.

Technology ·29 Jun 2026, 00:37 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Hayabusa2 spacecraft to perform ultra-close flyby of asteroid on July 5

Hayabusa2 spacecraft to perform ultra-close flyby of asteroid on July 5

The Hayabusa2 spacecraft is scheduled for a high-speed, ultra-close flyby of asteroid Torifune on 5 July 2026. This mission extension serves as a test for rapid reconnaissance capabilities essential for future planetary defense.

Science ·28 Jun 2026, 22:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Ape and human laughter study finds shared rhythmic origins in tickle tests

Ape and human laughter study finds shared rhythmic origins in tickle tests

A study of humans and great apes has found that rhythmic laughter is an ancient, shared trait that evolved 15 million years ago. Researchers used tickle-induced vocalizations to uncover the biological roots of our vocal control.

Science ·28 Jun 2026, 21:33 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Euclid telescope captures 60-million-star image of Milky Way center

Euclid telescope captures 60-million-star image of Milky Way center

The ESA has unveiled a high-resolution mosaic of the Milky Way’s galactic bulge captured by the Euclid space telescope. This detailed image of 60 million stars provides researchers with a critical tool for identifying and characterizing planets beyond our solar system.

Science ·28 Jun 2026, 20:39 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Steam Machine reservations face massive scalper markups on eBay

Steam Machine reservations face massive scalper markups on eBay

Valve's randomized reservation system for the Steam Machine has failed to stop resellers, with digital slots fetching high premiums on the secondary market.

Technology ·28 Jun 2026, 19:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA to launch robotic mission to rescue Swift observatory from orbit decay

NASA to launch robotic mission to rescue Swift observatory from orbit decay

NASA has contracted Katalyst Space Technologies to perform a robotic rescue of the Swift telescope, which is experiencing rapid orbital decay. The mission aims to prevent the satellite's reentry and preserve its ability to study cosmic events.

Science ·28 Jun 2026, 18:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA launches robotic mission to boost Swift telescope to higher orbit

NASA launches robotic mission to boost Swift telescope to higher orbit

NASA has contracted Katalyst Space Technologies to perform an autonomous rescue of the aging Swift telescope, which is losing altitude due to solar activity. The mission aims to demonstrate in-orbit maintenance and extend the lifespan of critical scientific assets.

Science ·28 Jun 2026, 15:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA's Webb Pinpoints Millions of Stars Within Cigar Galaxy

NASA's Webb Pinpoints Millions of Stars Within Cigar Galaxy

New high-resolution imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope pierces through dense galactic dust to unveil the internal structure of the starburst galaxy M82.

Science ·28 Jun 2026, 14:01 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Kensington Launches New Thunderbolt 5 Dock With Triple 4K Support

Kensington Launches New Thunderbolt 5 Dock With Triple 4K Support

Kensington has launched the SD5010T5 Thunderbolt 5 docking station, providing up to 120Gbps of bandwidth for data-intensive professional workflows. The 13-in-1 device offers extensive display support and dynamic power delivery for Windows and macOS users.

Technology ·28 Jun 2026, 12:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung to launch Galaxy Z Fold 8 and new wearables at July 22 Unpacked

Samsung to launch Galaxy Z Fold 8 and new wearables at July 22 Unpacked

Samsung to launch Galaxy Z Fold 8 and new wearables at July 22 Unpacked

Technology ·28 Jun 2026, 06:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
GTA 6 pre-orders see inflated prices on eBay despite wide availability

GTA 6 pre-orders see inflated prices on eBay despite wide availability

Despite Rockstar Games confirming widespread availability for Grand Theft Auto 6, unauthorized resellers are inflating prices on platforms like eBay. Experts urge fans to avoid these listings and remain wary of fraudulent scams targeting prospective players.

Technology ·28 Jun 2026, 01:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Apple to launch first touchscreen MacBook with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips

Apple to launch first touchscreen MacBook with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips

Apple is set to launch its first touchscreen MacBook featuring OLED displays and M5 series silicon. This hardware represents a departure from the company's historical design philosophy regarding touch interfaces.

Technology ·27 Jun 2026, 20:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Apple to skip M6 Pro and Max variants in shift toward M7 generation

Apple to skip M6 Pro and Max variants in shift toward M7 generation

Apple is bypassing the creation of M6 Pro and Max variants to fast-track the M7 chip, which is being engineered to advance on-device artificial intelligence.

Technology ·27 Jun 2026, 17:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Artificial Light Pollution Disrupts Sleep and Brain Health in Reef Fish

Artificial Light Pollution Disrupts Sleep and Brain Health in Reef Fish

Artificial light spilling into coastal waters is disrupting the natural rhythms of reef fish, leading to neurological stress and ecosystem instability. Researchers are now advocating for improved lighting practices to mitigate these environmental impacts.

Science ·27 Jun 2026, 15:31 ·Niko Vale 4 min read