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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls PC release blocked in 132 countries

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls PC release blocked in 132 countries

Prospective players in 132 countries are currently unable to purchase Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls on Steam. The restriction is attributed to a required link to a PlayStation Network account, which is not officially supported in those regions.

Technology ·5 Jul 2026, 14:38 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Persona 4 Revival will feature all in-game cutscenes animated by MAPPA

Persona 4 Revival will feature all in-game cutscenes animated by MAPPA

Atlus has officially revealed Persona 4: Revival, a reimagining featuring a complete cinematic overhaul by MAPPA. The game introduces new combat mechanics, re-recorded dialogue, and updated music.

Technology ·5 Jul 2026, 12:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Hubble captures stellar nursery LH 95 in Large Magellanic Cloud

Hubble captures stellar nursery LH 95 in Large Magellanic Cloud

New high-resolution imagery of LH 95 provides a rare, unobstructed view of star formation, showing how massive blue giants shape their cosmic environment.

Science ·5 Jul 2026, 08:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
HKU Astronomer Joins Study Weighing Ancient Black Hole

HKU Astronomer Joins Study Weighing Ancient Black Hole

Astronomers have successfully measured the mass of a dormant supermassive black hole in the early universe by leveraging gravitational lensing.

Science ·5 Jul 2026, 06:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung expands One UI 9 beta testing to include more Galaxy devices

Samsung expands One UI 9 beta testing to include more Galaxy devices

Samsung has expanded its One UI 9 beta testing to twelve hardware models as it prepares for an official software launch at the upcoming Unpacked event.

Technology ·4 Jul 2026, 22:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Astronomers oppose SpaceX and Reflect Orbital satellite plans over sky risks

Astronomers oppose SpaceX and Reflect Orbital satellite plans over sky risks

Scientific organizations are opposing proposed orbital expansion projects, warning that the influx of satellites threatens to compromise astronomical research.

Science ·4 Jul 2026, 21:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
AMOC slowdown from Greenland melt may be gradual and reversible

AMOC slowdown from Greenland melt may be gradual and reversible

Recent research suggests the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is weakening linearly in relation to carbon emissions rather than facing an abrupt, irreversible tipping point.

Science ·4 Jul 2026, 19:34 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Astronomers discover two Jupiter-sized super-puff planets

Astronomers discover two Jupiter-sized super-puff planets

Researchers have identified a pair of low-density exoplanets, TOI-791 b and c, that challenge existing theories on how planetary systems form and evolve.

Science ·4 Jul 2026, 17:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA opens applications for yearlong Mars and Moon mission simulation

NASA opens applications for yearlong Mars and Moon mission simulation

NASA has opened applications for a yearlong analog mission designed to simulate the challenges of deep space travel at the Johnson Space Center. Volunteers will reside in specialized habitats to help the agency develop health and psychological protocols for future lunar and Mars expeditions.

Science ·4 Jul 2026, 15:37 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Google Maps tips improve navigation and safety on Android Auto

Google Maps tips improve navigation and safety on Android Auto

Explore hidden Android Auto features that help drivers modify routes, improve navigation accuracy, and reduce distractions through personalized settings.

Technology ·4 Jul 2026, 14:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA releases red, white and blue space images for America’s 250th birthday

NASA releases red, white and blue space images for America’s 250th birthday

NASA has unveiled a collection of space imagery and audio sonifications rendered in red, white, and blue to mark the United States' 250th anniversary. The project features four celestial objects captured by the Chandra X-ray Observatory and other space and ground-based telescopes.

Science ·4 Jul 2026, 12:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft arrives at asteroid Kamo’oalewa for sampling

China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft arrives at asteroid Kamo’oalewa for sampling

China's Tianwen-2 mission has reached the quasi-satellite Kamoʻoalewa, initiating an effort to collect regolith and resolve the object's mysterious origins.

Science ·4 Jul 2026, 11:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Sony's Reon Pocket Pro Plus wearable cooling device launches in the US

Sony's Reon Pocket Pro Plus wearable cooling device launches in the US

Sony has introduced its Reon Pocket Pro Plus wearable climate-control device to the U.S. market, which uses thermoelectric cooling to regulate personal temperature. The $259.99 unit includes a sensor tag for automatic adjustments and is scheduled to begin shipping in late July 2026.

Technology ·4 Jul 2026, 11:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
How OLCF's QCUP Enabled Particle Physics on IBM Quantum

How OLCF's QCUP Enabled Particle Physics on IBM Quantum

Using the OLCF’s Quantum Computer User Program, scientists successfully modeled quark hadronization on IBM quantum hardware. This achievement provides a new approach to studying the strong nuclear force that overcomes the limitations of classical supercomputing.

Technology ·4 Jul 2026, 10:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Rocksteady to end Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League updates in January

Rocksteady to end Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League updates in January

Rocksteady Studios is winding down support for its live-service shooter, introducing an offline mode to ensure the game remains playable after updates cease.

Technology ·4 Jul 2026, 03:35 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
uOttawa researchers discover genetically distinct Western toad in Canada

uOttawa researchers discover genetically distinct Western toad in Canada

New research reveals that Western toads separated by the Canadian Rockies represent distinct evolutionary lineages, prompting a re-evaluation of conservation needs.

Science ·4 Jul 2026, 00:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Webb Telescope captures star formation in FS Tau region

Webb Telescope captures star formation in FS Tau region

New infrared imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope offers a look at the birth of stars within the dust-shrouded FS Tau region. These findings provide evidence that protostars accumulate mass through discrete, energetic episodes rather than steady growth.

Science ·3 Jul 2026, 22:40 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

Katalyst Space Technologies has deployed its Link spacecraft to perform a robotic rescue of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The mission seeks to prevent the telescope from burning up in Earth's atmosphere by boosting it to a higher, stable orbit.

Science ·3 Jul 2026, 21:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA's Hubble Spots Star-Spangled Cosmic Scene

NASA's Hubble Spots Star-Spangled Cosmic Scene

To commemorate the U.S. 250th anniversary, NASA has released a high-resolution image of the massive Messier 3 globular cluster containing 500,000 stars.

Science ·3 Jul 2026, 19:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Chronoswiss unveils Opus Dakar Sundown and Pulse GMT gold models

Chronoswiss unveils Opus Dakar Sundown and Pulse GMT gold models

Chronoswiss has expanded its watch portfolio with two new gold-focused timepieces. These models shift toward precious metal construction, blending classic heritage with contemporary design techniques.

Technology ·3 Jul 2026, 15:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read