ROME — Italy has juggled its definition of what constitutes defense spending to beef up its budget by €14 billion ($16.3 billion) this year, but has failed to explain how it did it, one of Italy’s leading economists has complained.
Carlo Cottarelli said that Italy raised its spending, on paper, from around 1.5% of GDP in 2024 to 2% in 2025 “without a clear explanation” of how it did…
ROME — A British government minister has vowed to put an end to the “saga” of dangerous vibrations in the U.K.’s new Ajax armored vehicles, as opposition politicians call for the program to be fixed or scrapped.
Three enquiries are now underway into the noisy…
Addlink P50 review: A versatile USB flash drive hiding SSD might
December 10, 2025
I’ve seen quite a few USB thumb drives lately sporting dual Type-A/Type-C connectors on either end — it’s become a popular way to assure connectivity across the largest number of devices.
The Addlink P50 reviewed here is another such tiny, lightweight beastie that…
16 genuinely useful changes in Windows 11’s December update
December 10, 2025
Today, Microsoft will release December’s monthly patch for Windows 11. The last Patch Tuesday in 2025 will be huge, because according to Windows Central, there will be no fewer than 16 new features included in the update.
These include various design changes to important elements such as the Start menu, specific improvements to existing functions and completely new features. Let’s take a peek…
Level up your gaming with peripherals that make a real difference
December 10, 2025
Peripherals and accessories can unlock more potential than you might expect. In this article, we’ll highlight the components that turn a solid PC into a noticeably better gaming system, whether you’re into shooters, MMOs, or story-driven games.
A programmable mechanical…
Resident Evil Requiem GameStop Listing Leaves Fans Bewildered By Mentioning a Shock Second Character — And It's Not Leon
December 9, 2025
A GameStop listing for Resident Evil Requiem has stated that the game’s Deluxe Edition will include costumes for a shock second character — and no, it’s not who you might think.
Over the past year, the internet has been waiting for Capcom to confirm that…
Hideo Kojima Isn't Entirely Sure That His Horror OD 'Will Work Out,' As He Had to Rethink How He Makes Games 'From the Ground Up'
December 9, 2025
Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding developer Hideo Kojima says his upcoming horror game, OD, is “challenging” to develop because, unlike his prior games, this one required a change in how he makes games “from the ground up.”
OD isn’t the first time Kojima has dabbled in horror, of course. P.T. is his uniquely terrifying spin on the horror genre, presented via a home…
Tekken Development Chief Katsuhiro Harada Announces Bandai Namco Exit After 30 Years
December 9, 2025
Katsuhiro Harada has announced his departure from Bandai Namco having worked on the Tekken series for 30 years.
The 55-year-old Japanese video game developer legend, who worked on all the Tekken games right up until last year’s Tekken 8, said in a statement posted to…
Binance won full authorization under Abu Dhabi Global Market’s framework, advancing its global legitimacy and opening broader regulated access as the exchange positions itself to shape a safer, more structured digital-asset landscape.
Binance Gains Global Authorization…
XRP’s rapid ascent in the U.S. investment market gained fresh momentum as its spot ETFs crossed a major asset milestone, underscoring soaring demand for regulated crypto access and expanding traditional investor reach, according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
XRP Spot ETF Surge Reshapes Institutional Crypto Demand
XRP’s growing prominence in the U.S. crypto investment market drew attention…
