DefenseNews

Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz

June 16, 2026
The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, news that brought relief to markets — although the pact may hinge on an end to hostilities in Lebanon and defers talks on Tehran’s nuclear program. While still a framework, the deal marked the biggest breakthrough towards resolving the conflict that has killed thousands and upended…
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DefenseNews

Australia forges ahead with 155mm ammo production

June 16, 2026
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Amid efforts to ramp up ammunition production in Australia, the government announced a A$72 million – around US$51 million – contract to set up an M795 155mm artillery projectile production line there. The deal with Rheinmetall Nioa…
ComputersNews

I write about online scams. A fake Nvidia livestream still almost fooled me

June 16, 2026
I cover security and privacy for PCWorld, but even I’m not immune to falling for a trick. Earlier this month, I tuned into a livestreamed presentation from Nvidia, the highest valued company in the world. I was a few minutes behind the start, so I’d quickly checked for the official stream to catch CEO Jensen Huang discuss the company’s latest developments. When I popped into the stream, he…
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ComputersNews

Intel wants cheap Windows laptops to stop feeling cheap

June 16, 2026
People everywhere are talking about Apple’s cheaper MacBook Neo laptop. Now Windows is preparing to retake the mainstream laptop market with Project Firefly, inspired by smartphone design. Firefly aims to deliver characteristics associated with premium laptops like…
GamingNews

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: Exclusive Edward and Caroline Cutscene | IGN First

June 15, 2026
To the casual observer, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag might seem like yet another pretty looking upgrade to a popular game quickly put together for the sole purpose of cashing in on hits of yesteryear, but that’s not how the team at Ubisoft approached this rather ambitious remake to one of the most beloved Assassin’s Creed games. Not only has this seafaring adventure been completely overhauled…
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CryptoNews

Traders Bet $16.4M on Bitcoin Staying Below $75K Through June — Here’s the Full Breakdown

June 15, 2026
Across Polymarket and Kalshi, traders have deployed more than $78 million in bitcoin price prediction bets for 2026, and the collective signal is clear: the crowd is not expecting a breakout. Key Takeaways Polymarket’s $42.7M bitcoin 2026 market gives just 19% odds to a $100K price, with 53% betting on a sub-$50K dip. Kalshi traders set a $66K year-end forecast on $25.8M in volume, with the…
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