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Near-Earth Object Rewrites Its Identity: A Hidden Comet Behind the Asteroid Label
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Walking the ISS in Virtual Reality: A Reporter’s Space Daydream Realized
A Space.com writer experiences Space Explorers: The ISS Experience in VR at a Manhattan venue, stepping through a life-size, camera-enabled recreation of the International Space Station. The show uses NASA footage and camera setups inside and outside the station, guided by astronauts with a “shooting script” approach to filming, creating a vivid sense of the ISS and Earth from orbit. The piece highlights VR as a powerful medium to share the ISS story with the public and notes the real station’s uncertain future, including a possible deorbit around 2030.
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Leaks around the Samsung Galaxy S27 indicate the main camera may switch to a 50MP Sony sensor, with the ultrawide staying at 12MP. Front cameras differ by model: 16MP on the S27 Pro/Ultra and 12MP on the base S27 and S27 Plus. The S27 Pro appears to mix compact size with flagship features, the Ultra could receive a redesigned rear camera, while telephoto details remain unconfirmed as more leaks emerge.
Iran vows retaliation after Caspian Sea strike linked to Ukraine
Iran’s foreign minister denounces Ukraine’s deadly Caspian Sea strike on an Iranian cargo vessel as a UN Charter violation and warns it cannot go unanswered, while Tehran summons Ukraine’s envoy and signals retaliation; Kyiv says it targeted Iranian-linked ships and a Russian warship, as Russia’s Lavrov calls for restraint and diplomacy continues with European partners.
Google Maps expands Immersive Navigation and live speedometer to more Android Auto users
Google is widening the server-side rollout of two long-awaited Android Auto features—Immersive Navigation and a built-in live speedometer—so more users (including those on stable Maps builds) can benefit from richer guidance and current-speed display, though availability still varies by region and device and doesn’t require a new app version.
Singapore Tightens Policy Again as Oil Rally Fuels Inflation Risk
Singapore's Monetary Authority unexpectedly tightened its policy stance for a second straight quarter by slightly speeding up the SGD NEER appreciation to preempt renewed oil-price–driven inflation, with inflation still modest (core 1.6%, headline 1.9%) and Q2 GDP up 5.7% year-on-year. The move comes as Brent oil climbs above $100 amid regional tensions, yet Singapore’s economy remains resilient thanks to electronics exports and AI demand, though officials warn imported costs may lift prices in coming months.
TPS sunset hits Haitians in South Florida
Temporary Protected Status for Haitians ends on Monday, affecting more than 350,000 people in the United States, including a large South Florida community facing potential deportation; individuals like Farah Larrieux, a resident since 2005, are weighing asylum options while the government says Haiti is safe to return, a claim contested by the UN and U.S. State Department due to ongoing violence; many are left in limbo as they await the next steps for staying in the U.S. or leaving.