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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
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