DefenseNews

The ‘simple maneuver’ of opening Hormuz strait carries great risks, analysts say

PARIS — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday called NATO allies “cowards” for their unwillingness to help secure maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which he said would be a “simple military maneuver” with little risk. Analysts studying military matters and geopolitics disagree. While countries including the U.K. and France have said they’re ready to “contribute to appropriate…
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ComputersNews

TMR keyboards work nothing like the one you’re typing on

TMR switches, short for Tunnel Magnetoresistance, are regarded as one of the most exciting developments in mechanical keyboards. They do not operate via conventional contact points, nor do they use traditional Hall-effect sensors. Instead, they measure changes in magnetic…
ComputersNews

The FCC’s router crackdown clouds the future of home Wi-Fi

The government has ruled that you won’t be able to buy new consumer routers made outside the United States. Well, unless you’re the government. The Federal Communications Commission said Monday that it is effectively banning new consumer routers from being imported into the U.S. based on concerns that they pose “unacceptable risks to the national security of the United States and to the…
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GamingNews

Pokémon Pokopia Players Are Now Building Working In-Game Calculators, as Fans Push Cosy Life Sim's Limits to Begin Rivalling Minecraft Creations

Just a few weeks on from the launch of Pokémon Pokopia, players are already pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the game — including the creation of several working calculators. Pokopia is a cosy life simulation at heart, though its systems also allow for endless creativity — something that’s lead players to quickly discover solutions for clever electronic systems, of…
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CryptoNews

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Weekly Inflows Despite Late-Week Pullback

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) secured a fourth straight week of inflows despite late selling pressure. Ether lagged with consistent outflows, while solana and XRP posted modest gains. Crypto ETFs Split Week: Bitcoin Gains, Ether Bleeds Momentum told two different…
CryptoNews

When Crypto Assets Become Investment Contracts, SEC Defines Key Conditions

SEC defines when crypto assets become securities while outlining five core categories, tying regulatory treatment to issuer-driven profit expectations and clarifying how different types of digital assets are evaluated under U.S. law. SEC and CFTC Outline Crypto Asset Classification Rules A regulatory shift is redefining how crypto assets are treated under U.S. securities law, as federal…
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