NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — U.S. President Donald Trump is still holding off approval of a $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan, a potential military rival to Beijing. He pulled back in May after meeting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, who opposes U.S. military aid to Taiwan.
But on July 15, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that includes $500 million in Foreign Military…
These 5 mini PCs make laptops look wildly overpriced
July 28, 2026
Laptops are great if you need portability, but they’re also expensive. You’re paying for a lot of hardware that may not matter if your computer never leaves your desk. Since laptops cram all of their components into a single device, they’re much more expensive to…
$1,823
You have to really want to buy the Framework Laptop 13 Pro DIY Edition.
Normally, you’d simply click an order button and have a new laptop delivered in just a few days. Framework’s process is its own sort of odyssey: pricing out your configuration, risking that it…
In my work as a tech reviewer, I’ve had many opportunities to test $300 keyboards with uber-advanced tech features and mice capable of tracking subtle movements so well as to be frightening.
But as much as I love the ultimate tech accessories—give me that 8,000Hz polling rate, adjustable actuation depth, plush wrist rest, heavy metal base—there are plenty of times when such gear isn’t…
Halo Studios seems to have teased a Halo 2 remake in a secret ending cutscene for Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Microsoft’s Halo 1 remake is finally out in the wild for those who gained early access by purchasing its Premium or Collector’s Editions. Just one day…
Halo: Campaign Evolved is basically already here if you pay the early access tax, and while it does look incredible on high-end gaming PCs and current-generation consoles, it struggles hard on lower-end hardware, particularly handheld gaming PCs. I spent a little bit of time…
PlayStation Network Back Online After Outage Causes PSN Users to Lose Access to Their Games for Hours
July 27, 2026
UPDATE 12:10 p.m. PT: All PlayStation Network services are now back online after an outage caused PSN to go down for hours this morning.
The PlayStation Service Status Page reports that “all services are up and running.” Issues related to the PlayStation Store have been resolved, and players have returned to playing their games.
IGN will add to this page with any updates from…
‘To Protect Them’: Bank of Russia Governor Defends Controversial New Crypto Purchasing Caps
July 27, 2026
Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina rejected the notion of a divide created by the recently passed Bill No. 1194918-8, which establishes a framework for cryptocurrency regulation. She stressed that withdrawal of crypto abroad had no limitations for both qualified and…
Ripple executives are backing the CLARITY Act as lawmakers debate the future of U.S. crypto regulation, with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse urging action while financial firms, technology groups, and advocacy organizations rally behind clearer digital asset rules.
Key…
Operation Commodity: Brazilian Police Smash $196 Million Cocaine and Crypto Laundering Ring
July 27, 2026
The group, which is linked to cocaine shipments in excess of 6.5 tons to Europe through the port of Rio de Janeiro, used bags of coffee and cement to disguise the drugs. The money obtained through these sales was laundered using shell companies, including luxury car dealerships and cryptocurrency.
Key Takeaways
Brazil dismantled a trafficking ring that shipped over 6.5 tons of cocaine to Europe…
