DefenseNews

Global military spending surges and reaches record high

April 28, 2026
VIENNA — Global military spending reached a new record of almost $2.9 trillion in 2025 − the 11th consecutive year of growth − even as the United States recorded its sharpest single-year decline in decades, according to new data published Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The main engine of growth was Europe, where expenditure surged 14% to $864 billion − the…
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ComputersNews

I don’t want a thinner laptop. I want a better one

April 28, 2026
I used to think thinner laptops were the better option. I don’t anymore. Thinner just seemed like the natural direction for laptops, especially given how they first started out (big and boxy!). I get the appeal, too. A featherlight laptop is seriously impressive…
ComputersNews

Sync.com review: Superb online device sync and backup

April 28, 2026
Where online storage services such as Dropbox, iCloud, and others only allow you to sync data across devices, Sync.com adds discrete unsynced storage to the mix via its Vault folder. This makes it particularly well-suited for backup. I like the approach, and I think the company should take it even further. Sync.com is an online storage service that sports a web interface that you can use to drag…
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GamingNews

Astarion Is Getting a Prequel Novel Set During His Time in Servitude to the Vampire Lord Cazador Szarr in the Years Leading Up to the Events of Baldur's Gate 3

April 27, 2026
A number of official Bladur’s Gate 3 books have been announced, including an Astarion prequel, a reproduction of the Necromancy of Thay, a coloring book, and a cookbook. Penguin Random House announced a new publishing program based on Larian’s masterful Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, which it said has seen over 15 million players since launching in 2023. The program will include “a…
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CryptoNews

Great Time to Buy Crypto May Follow 50% Index Drop, Bloomberg Strategist Says

April 27, 2026
The Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index could fall sharply before a clearer crypto buying opportunity emerges. Continued volatility and weak price retention highlight growing pressure on digital assets despite earlier gains. Key Takeaways: Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index may decline toward lower support, signaling a delayed but clearer crypto entry opportunity. Mike McGlone indicates crypto market…
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