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Microsoft is retiring its peer-feedback tool known as Perspectives as part of a sweeping overhaul of its internal employee review system, according to an internal message viewed by Business Insider. The tool, which allowed staff to request performance input from colleagues visible to both the employee and managers, has been in use since 2018. Microsoft … Read more
EA Sports FC 27 is overhauling its popular Clubs mode by introducing “The Grounds,” a massive virtual football world capable of hosting up to 100 players simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, according to details released by EA Sports. The social hub features three distinct districts, minijogos, and a … Read more
Google is rolling out the August security patch for Android 17 across a wide range of Pixel devices, according to official software bulletins. Supported Pixel Devices and Global Build Numbers The latest software distribution applies to thirteen distinct smartphone models spanning the Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 families. According to Google’s device rollout … Read more
On April 13, 2029, the near-Earth asteroid 99942 Apophis will pass approximately 32,000 kilometers from Earth, coming close to the geostationary orbit used by many communication satellites. According to researchers at the Italian National Research Council, the approximately 370-meter-long asteroid poses no direct impact threat to humanity, though scientists are examining whether human-made space debris … Read more
According to Space.com, the Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast (DEB) Initiative uses a network of volunteer solar observers and identical $1,800 portable telescope setups to capture total solar eclipses and study the sun’s corona. Coordinated by professional astronomers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and partly funded by NASA and the National Science Foundation, the citizen science project … Read more
Multiplayer game Big Walk launched globally on August 4, arriving on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, according to developer House House and publisher Panic. The cooperative title enters the market with a Metacritic score of 93, making it the highest-rated game of the year so far on the review aggregation platform. House … Read more
According to Samsung, the Galaxy Z Flip8 launched at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026, setting up a direct market clash with the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026. Choosing between these premium flip phones depends on whether buyers prioritize Samsung’s lower entry price and longer software support or Motorola’s heavier hardware investments in battery life, charging … Read more
A community of eukaryotic microorganisms remained active for millions of years in a subterranean hypersaline water reservoir beneath Taylor Glacier in Antarctica, according to a study published on Monday, March 3, in the journal Nature Geoscience. Discovering the Eukaryotic Life Inside Blood Falls The research, led by microbiologist Angela Zoumplis, of the University of California … Read more
Bingers is a new TV show and movie-tracking application developed by Antonio Pinto, an original founder of TV Time, to fill the void left by its predecessor’s closure. According to TechCrunch, Whip Media shut down TV Time to pivot toward artificial intelligence initiatives, leaving its user base surprised and frustrated. Why TV Time Shut Down … Read more
Seismic waves generated by natural tremors can locate and map subsurface water ice on the Moon, according to a new study published in Science Advances. Researchers from the University of Maryland, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the University of Hawaii found that frozen lunar soil responds differently to seismic vibrations than dry regolith, providing a … Read more