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Obsidian Entertainment reportedly cancels Avowed 2 to develop Fallout game

Obsidian Entertainment reportedly cancels Avowed 2 to develop Fallout game

Obsidian Entertainment is undergoing a major reorganization that includes the reported cancellation of an Avowed sequel and a shift to a new Fallout project.

Technology ·9 Jul 2026, 05:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Seiko Expands Presage Cocktail Time Series With Crushed Ice Dial Trio

Seiko Expands Presage Cocktail Time Series With Crushed Ice Dial Trio

Seiko has updated its Presage Cocktail Time collection with three new models featuring geometric 'Crushed Ice' dials and a reduced 38.5mm case diameter. These watches continue to utilize the Caliber 4R35 automatic movement.

Technology ·9 Jul 2026, 04:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Tennis players use brain predictions to return high-speed serves

Tennis players use brain predictions to return high-speed serves

Elite tennis players overcome the limitations of human reaction time by utilizing neural predictive models to anticipate serve direction before the ball is struck.

Science ·9 Jul 2026, 03:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Artificial cloud brightening could tame El Nino, but with risks: Study

Artificial cloud brightening could tame El Nino, but with risks: Study

A new study suggests that spraying sea salt into the atmosphere to brighten clouds could mitigate El Niño impacts, sparking debate over ecological side effects.

Science ·9 Jul 2026, 03:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Caddisfly silk genes evolve rapidly while retaining underwater adhesive power

Caddisfly silk genes evolve rapidly while retaining underwater adhesive power

Researchers found that the H-fibroin gene in caddisflies undergoes rapid evolutionary changes without losing its underwater adhesive capabilities. This discovery offers a chemical model for developing synthetic glues for medical and industrial applications.

Science ·9 Jul 2026, 02:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung sets July 22 London Unpacked event for new foldable devices

Samsung sets July 22 London Unpacked event for new foldable devices

Samsung has scheduled its Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22, 2026, in London to showcase new foldable hardware, wearables, and an evolving AI experience.

Technology ·9 Jul 2026, 02:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
DuckDuckGo browser update adds default YouTube ad blocking features

DuckDuckGo browser update adds default YouTube ad blocking features

DuckDuckGo has introduced native ad-blocking for video platforms, removing the need for third-party extensions to stop preroll and mid-roll advertisements. The feature is active by default on macOS, Windows, and iOS, while Android users can enable it manually.

Technology ·8 Jul 2026, 23:03 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Artemis II astronauts reunite with their spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center

Artemis II astronauts reunite with their spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center

NASA and CSA astronauts returned to the Kennedy Space Center to inspect the Integrity capsule following their historic 252,756-mile lunar mission.

Science ·8 Jul 2026, 22:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Caltech chip steers light beams in 74 femtoseconds using metasurfaces

Caltech chip steers light beams in 74 femtoseconds using metasurfaces

Researchers have created a metasurface-based system that uses the optical Kerr effect to redirect light beams at unprecedented speeds. This development offers a new approach for managing data in fields such as telecommunications and high-speed computing.

Science ·8 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Zenith Launches Defy Extreme Lapis Lazuli II and Ultraviolet Chronographs

Zenith Launches Defy Extreme Lapis Lazuli II and Ultraviolet Chronographs

Zenith has expanded its Defy Extreme collection with two new timepieces that utilize the high-frequency El Primero 9004 automatic calibre. Both models feature the line's signature architectural case designs and are capable of measuring time to 1/100th of a second.

Technology ·8 Jul 2026, 13:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA to conduct first controlled fire experiment on the lunar surface

NASA to conduct first controlled fire experiment on the lunar surface

NASA's Flammability of Materials on the Moon experiment will analyze combustion in partial gravity to inform safety standards for future lunar habitats.

Science ·8 Jul 2026, 12:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Kyoto University explains tree coexistence

Kyoto University explains tree coexistence

Researchers have developed a novel framework to explain the mechanistic interplay between light competition and species coexistence in old-growth forests.

Science ·8 Jul 2026, 07:14 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Beats releases Power Pink cables

Beats releases Power Pink cables

Beats releases Power Pink cables

Technology ·8 Jul 2026, 07:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Google schedules Pixel 11 launch event for August 12 with potential price hikes

Google schedules Pixel 11 launch event for August 12 with potential price hikes

Google's Made by Google event on August 12, 2026, will introduce the Pixel 11 series, featuring a new LED Pixel Glow indicator and increased base storage. The event precedes expected new iPhone models as the company navigates potential price increases due to component costs.

Technology ·8 Jul 2026, 05:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Insta360 X6 camera nears launch following FCC certification approval

Insta360 X6 camera nears launch following FCC certification approval

Insta360's upcoming 360-degree camera has moved closer to release following successful FCC approval. Regulatory filings suggest a late-summer or early-autumn rollout.

Technology ·8 Jul 2026, 04:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Anthropic expands Claude Cowork to mobile and web with cloud processing

Anthropic expands Claude Cowork to mobile and web with cloud processing

Anthropic’s Claude Cowork now operates via cloud infrastructure, allowing users to run autonomous tasks on mobile and web without keeping personal computers active.

Technology ·8 Jul 2026, 03:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung to reveal new foldables and AI glasses at July 22 Unpacked event

Samsung to reveal new foldables and AI glasses at July 22 Unpacked event

Samsung has scheduled its Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22, 2026, to introduce a new foldable lineup, wearable updates, and its broader vision for the AI era.

Technology ·8 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
AirPods Max Condensation Lawsuit Largely Dismissed by NY Judge

AirPods Max Condensation Lawsuit Largely Dismissed by NY Judge

A federal judge in New York has narrowed a class-action lawsuit regarding moisture buildup in Apple's AirPods Max, dismissing claims from one of the lead plaintiffs.

Technology ·8 Jul 2026, 01:03 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Apple's First Foldable iPhone Could Launch With Extremely Limited Supply

Apple's First Foldable iPhone Could Launch With Extremely Limited Supply

Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra is projected to face manufacturing bottlenecks, resulting in limited initial inventory and potential pre-order delays. Analysts compare the anticipated scarcity to the 2017 iPhone X rollout.

Technology ·7 Jul 2026, 21:03 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Modern Humans May Have Shared Culture With Neanderthals for 20,000 Years

Modern Humans May Have Shared Culture With Neanderthals for 20,000 Years

Archaeological evidence from the Üçağızlı II Cave indicates that Neanderthals and modern humans shared similar stone-tool techniques and symbolic shell collection. These findings suggest both groups may have maintained contact or shared cultural traditions over thousands of years.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read