DefenseNews

Soldiers take new mobile 81mm mortar system for test drive

October 31, 2025
The Army’s latest effort to modernize its formation took shape on the training grounds of Hawaii last week, as soldiers tested a new “shoot and scoot” mobile mortar system designed to make units more agile in combat. Members of the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment simulated wartime scenarios and trained with the Scorpion Light 81mm mortar system for five days, beginning Oct. 20…
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DefenseNews

Cuba's Military Agreements with Russia Uncovered

October 31, 2025
BERLIN — Ukraine has closed its embassy in Cuba and censured the government in Havana over allegations that the Caribbean dictatorship is complicit in sending troops to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine. The move comes just weeks after Russia and Cuba signed a…
ComputersNews

I caved and bought an $80 portable monitor. Now I love working remotely

October 31, 2025
I’ve been working exclusively from home for well over a decade, so as you can imagine I’ve grown quite comfortable in my cozy home office with a pair of monitors, my trusty MX keyboard, and lots of fresh coffee. I also like working from other places, including restaurants, cafés, and hotels—except that comes with a huge downside. I hate working on my laptop while on the go because one…
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GamingNews

Hideo Kojima Is as Surprised as We Are That Konami Reportedly Turned Down a Matrix Video Game: 'There Could've Been a Way to Make It Work'

October 30, 2025
Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding developer Hideo Kojima says he was “surprised” to read that the creators of The Matrix wanted him to develop a game based on the franchise, insisting: “no one ever told me such a conversation had taken place.” Yesterday, IGN reported that The Wachowskis, the writers and directors behind the Matrix movies, once asked Metal Gear creator…
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CryptoNews

CME Highlights Surging XRP Futures as Institutional Trading Momentum Builds

October 30, 2025
XRP is accelerating into mainstream finance as institutional demand climbs, regulatory clarity fuels adoption, CME expands crypto derivatives, and major corporations integrate XRP into operations, reinforcing its position as a leading institutional-grade asset. XRP Trading Expands on CME as Regulatory Clarity Boosts Institutional Demand Institutional enthusiasm for and other digital asset…
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