DefenseNews

Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

December 29, 2025
Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals as tensions rise in the region. The draft budget for fiscal 2026, beginning April, is up 9.4% from 2025 and marks the fourth year of Japan’s ongoing five-year…
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ComputersNews

I failed at spotting AI slop videos. Can you do better?

December 29, 2025
Fake videos used to stand out immediately to me. Nowadays? I’m far worse at identifying them. And thanks to the fine folks over at NPR, I have the quiz results to prove it. (Oof.) The short, four-question test asks you to identify AI versus human-made video. The scenarios…
GamingNews

I Never Met Vince Zampella, But Here’s The Thank You I Would Have Wanted to Say to Him

December 26, 2025
It’s no stretch to say I wouldn’t possess the privilege of having this job without Vince Zampella. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare changed the way I played games, interacted with them as part of a community, and made me think deeper about level and mission design than I had up to that point in my life. I was fifteen upon its release in 2007, and, although I had enjoyed playing games throughout…
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CryptoNews

Grayscale Predicts 10 Crypto Investing Themes Fueling Upside Across 6 Crypto Sectors

December 26, 2025
Grayscale signals a sustained crypto bull market heading into 2026, forecasting rising valuations across sectors, a new bitcoin high, and accelerating institutional adoption driven by macro risk, regulatory clarity, and deeper ties to traditional finance. Grayscale Sees Institutional Era Defining Crypto Markets In 2026 Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments published a report titled “2026…
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NewsSpace

Christmas 2025 skywatching guide: What you can see in the night sky on Dec. 25

December 26, 2025
Christmas is a wonderful time for those who celebrate and once the turkey dinner is done and the wrapping paper has been tidied away, there’s always one last treat that we all can share — the majesty of the winter night sky. So, gather your friends and family and join us on a Christmas night sky tour featuring glistening constellations, bright planets and, of course, where to find the…
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