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Id Software confirms layoffs reduced the team to its size 'when making D…

Id Software confirms layoffs reduced the team to its size 'when making D…

Microsoft's organizational reset has resulted in significant staff reductions at id Software. The studio insists it remains committed to its development legacy.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 23:33 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
NASA telescope IXPE maps magnetic fields of the Lighthouse pulsar

NASA telescope IXPE maps magnetic fields of the Lighthouse pulsar

Researchers used NASA's IXPE to perform the first direct measurements of the magnetic fields around the pulsar PSR J1101−6101. The study reveals how high-energy particles interact with these fields and highlights differences between X-ray and radio observations.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 19:31 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs could rise by nearly 300 dollars

iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs could rise by nearly 300 dollars

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to face significant production cost hikes due to advanced chip manufacturing and rising memory prices. These financial pressures, combined with a larger battery and new thermal cooling, point toward a heavier and more expensive flagship.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 18:32 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
Researchers capture first-ever footage of Winteria telescopa barreleye fish

Researchers capture first-ever footage of Winteria telescopa barreleye fish

A deep-sea expedition in the Atlantic has recorded the first-ever natural habitat footage of the elusive Winteria telescopa barreleye fish. The discovery offers new insights into the extreme biological adaptations found within the ocean's depths.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 10:32 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Astronomers find evidence of magnetic fields on seven distant exoplanets

Astronomers find evidence of magnetic fields on seven distant exoplanets

A new study using the Very Large Telescope has detected magnetic fields on seven exoplanets, providing a vital tool for assessing atmospheric retention and long-term habitability.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 04:31 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Stanford study links mass extinction to metabolic inability to survive w…

Stanford study links mass extinction to metabolic inability to survive w…

A new Stanford-led study explains why slow-metabolizing species perished during Earth’s largest mass extinction while others evolved, offering warnings for today's climate change.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 00:31 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Sunrise III mission publishes first high-resolution solar observation data

Sunrise III mission publishes first high-resolution solar observation data

The Sunrise III mission has published its first dataset, offering unprecedented detail on solar dynamics, while new studies examine pre-flare atmospheric signatures.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
nubia Neo 5 GT Special Edition Launches with Dual Active Cooling System

nubia Neo 5 GT Special Edition Launches with Dual Active Cooling System

The nubia Neo 5 GT Special Edition introduces a hybrid liquid and air cooling architecture designed to deliver sustained thermal performance. Featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, the device is built for competitive mobile gaming.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 11:30 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models for simultaneous ChatGPT conversation

OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models for simultaneous ChatGPT conversation

OpenAI's new GPT-Live models enable real-time, bidirectional voice conversations with ChatGPT. The update removes turn-taking delays and introduces capabilities for complex agentic tasks.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 04:30 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Launches With Overhauled Remake Mec…

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Launches With Overhauled Remake Mec…

This remake of the 2013 title features modernized mechanics, rebuilt environments, and a restructured progression system centered on the Jackdaw. Players must navigate a punishing Caribbean world where strategic resource management is essential for survival.

Tech & Science ·9 Jul 2026, 01:30 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Trump swaps new Qatari-gifted jet for older Air Force One after summit

Trump swaps new Qatari-gifted jet for older Air Force One after summit

President Trump completed his travel from Turkey on a legacy aircraft rather than the new, Qatari-gifted jet. The swap occurred amid reports that the newer plane lacks certain defensive countermeasures.

Tech & Science ·8 Jul 2026, 23:30 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
IISc study finds self-fertilization helps plants become invasive

IISc study finds self-fertilization helps plants become invasive

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have discovered a link between self-fertilization and the spread of invasive plant species in India. The findings suggest that reproductive strategy should be key in future weed-risk assessments.

Tech & Science ·8 Jul 2026, 16:32 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower to align on August 12 2026

Solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower to align on August 12 2026

On August 12, 2026, observers will witness a rare combination of a total solar eclipse during the day and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower at night.

Tech & Science ·8 Jul 2026, 15:36 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read