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Discarded SpaceX rocket stage will accidentally collide with the moon

Discarded SpaceX rocket stage will accidentally collide with the moon

A 10,000-pound upper stage is expected to strike the lunar surface at 5,400 mph. NASA and South Korean orbiters are positioned to capture the impact and its aftermath.

Science ·4 Aug 2026, 01:10 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Microsoft plans to bring Xbox 360 games to PC and Project Helix

Microsoft plans to bring Xbox 360 games to PC and Project Helix

Leaked documents reveal a plan to migrate legacy titles via 'Fission' emulation and a unique licensing bridge to support physical collectors.

Technology ·4 Aug 2026, 00:08 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Pocketpair announces Palworld Online mobile MMO developed by Garena

Pocketpair announces Palworld Online mobile MMO developed by Garena

The upcoming mobile MMO will feature a new narrative setting and touch-optimized base building, moving away from the original's survival-crafting focus toward shared settlements.

Technology ·3 Aug 2026, 17:15 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Samsung launches Galaxy F70 Pro in India with 6,000mAh battery

Samsung launches Galaxy F70 Pro in India with 6,000mAh battery

Starting at an effective price of ₹23,999, the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G features a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, Galaxy AI tools, and an IP64 rating.

Technology ·3 Aug 2026, 16:26 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Total solar eclipse to darken Spain for 1st time in a century

Total solar eclipse to darken Spain for 1st time in a century

The upcoming celestial event brings daytime darkness to northern Spain for the first time in over a century, arriving alongside a rare planetary alignment and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

Science ·3 Aug 2026, 09:09 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Microsoft raises Xbox Series X/S prices by up to 40 percent in Europe and UK

Microsoft raises Xbox Series X/S prices by up to 40 percent in Europe and UK

The entry-level Xbox Series S now costs €499.99 in the EU, matching the 2020 launch price of the Series X. Microsoft attributes the hikes to rising memory and storage costs.

Technology ·3 Aug 2026, 03:05 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra review

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra review

Samsung's newest book-style foldable introduces a wider cover screen, a thinner titanium alloy chassis, and a 200MP main camera, but its steep price and lingering telephoto compromises limit its appeal to power users.

Technology ·1 Aug 2026, 16:46 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Takhellambam Inunganbi wins historic Asian Championships judo medal

Takhellambam Inunganbi wins historic Asian Championships judo medal

Overcoming serious knee surgeries and grueling rehabilitation, Takhellambam Inunganbi and Yamini Maurya achieved historic international podium finishes for India.

Technology ·1 Aug 2026, 16:34 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Google leaks reveal Pixel Tag item tracker ahead of August 12 event

Google leaks reveal Pixel Tag item tracker ahead of August 12 event

Leaked retail listings in Europe reveal a compact, oval-shaped tracking device designed for use with Google's Find Hub network.

Technology ·31 Jul 2026, 22:54 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Catalonia evaluates weather prospects for August 12 total solar eclipse

Catalonia evaluates weather prospects for August 12 total solar eclipse

Catalonia faces its first total solar eclipse in over a century on August 12, 2026, as forecasters analyze how late-afternoon thermal instability might impact viewing conditions in the zone of totality.

Science ·31 Jul 2026, 17:51 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
SpaceX launches classified NROL-95 payload from Florida and triggers sonic boom

SpaceX launches classified NROL-95 payload from Florida and triggers sonic boom

SpaceX launched a classified NROL-95 national security payload from Cape Canaveral on a Falcon 9 rocket, prompting a loud sonic boom across Central Florida.

Science ·30 Jul 2026, 13:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Apple Upgrade leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch

Apple Upgrade leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch

Apple has officially rolled out the Apple Upgrade leasing program, extending flexible monthly financing options beyond iPhones to include Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches.

Technology ·28 Jul 2026, 19:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns to Earth After 241 Days on ISS

NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns to Earth After 241 Days on ISS

NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts have safely landed in Kazakhstan after completing a 241-day science mission aboard the International Space Station.

Science ·27 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Google now lets you sign in to your account with a selfie video

Google now lets you sign in to your account with a selfie video

Google has launched a new account recovery feature that verifies user identity through biometric selfie videos. The system uses head-movement tracking to distinguish live users from images.

Technology ·24 Jul 2026, 13:37 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Qualcomm and Samsung expand partnership to power new Galaxy AI ecosystem

Qualcomm and Samsung expand partnership to power new Galaxy AI ecosystem

Samsung has partnered with Qualcomm and Google to launch a new suite of AI-integrated products, headlined by intelligent eyewear built on the Android XR platform.

Technology ·23 Jul 2026, 14:36 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs

Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs

Microsoft is officially expanding its original Xbox backward compatibility program to Windows PCs, starting with four classic titles including Conker and BLiNX. The update enables users to play legacy games on computers and handhelds with various technical enhancements.

Technology ·23 Jul 2026, 02:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Galaxy Z Flip8 arrives with thinner chassis and expanded outer screen utility

Galaxy Z Flip8 arrives with thinner chassis and expanded outer screen utility

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip8, featuring a refined, thinner design and a significantly more functional cover display powered by Galaxy AI.

Technology ·22 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung unveils new foldables and watches at Unpacked in London

Samsung unveils new foldables and watches at Unpacked in London

Samsung has debuted its latest foldable lineup featuring the passport-shaped Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the AI-focused Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9. The new hardware suite centers on refined display architectures and advanced AI-driven health monitoring.

Technology ·22 Jul 2026, 16:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Garmin unveils CIRQA Smart Band, its first screen-free fitness tracker

Garmin unveils CIRQA Smart Band, its first screen-free fitness tracker

Garmin enters the screen-free wearable market with the CIRQA Smart Band, a recovery-focused tracker that provides health data via the Garmin Connect app.

Technology ·22 Jul 2026, 13:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8, and Smart Glasses Incoming

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8, and Smart Glasses Incoming

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event features a new foldable strategy with the Z Fold 8 series and the debut of smart glasses integrated with Google Gemini AI.

Technology ·22 Jul 2026, 11:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read