WARSAW, Poland — U.K. company Babcock International, Sweden’s Saab and Italian Fincantieri have signed deals to boost cooperation with Polish state-run defense group PGZ.
The developments come as Poland’s Ministry of National Defence is accelerating efforts to select new submarines that will expand its capacities in the Baltic Sea’s shallow waters, a program all three companies have shown…
China to parade new missiles in Beijing, including ‘Guam Killer’
September 4, 2025
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Russian and North Korean leaders Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, respectively, joined Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the Tiananmen Square rostrum in Beijing on Sept. 3 to witness a parade vaunting China’s military might.
Among the People’s…
Google won’t be forced to sell Chrome after all
September 4, 2025
For almost a year, the future of the world’s most popular web browser has been a question mark. After the United States declared Google an illegal monopoly in online search, federal prosecutors put forth a forced divestment of Chrome as one possible legal remedy. The case…
ExpressVPN overhauls its VPN plan with 3 new membership tiers
September 4, 2025
ExpressVPN is shaking things up in a big way by releasing three new membership tiers to its VPN service. Rather than there being only one plan to choose from, there are now three levels to choose from depending on the user’s needs: Basic, Advanced, and Pro.
Starting from today, September 2, ExpressVPN subscribers can now choose between any of the tiers. The new plans are all offered in…
Nikon Stabilized 12x25 S binocular review
September 3, 2025
The Nikon Stabilized 12×25 S binoculars are my top recommendation for a compact binocular with image stabilization built in, all for under $650. It was back about three years ago in a previous review of the Nikon Monarch HG 10×42 binoculars that I yearned for Nikon…
Cannibal solar storm sparks dazzling northern lights across Europe and North America (photos)
September 3, 2025
A cannibal solar storm slammed into Earth’s magnetic field around 5 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT) on Sept. 1, sparking a geomagnetic storm that lit up skies across Europe and North America overnight.
The storm reached G2 (moderate) levels according to both the U.K. Met Office…
1st Indian astronaut to visit ISS welcomed home as a hero
September 3, 2025
Shubhanshu Shukla, who recently became the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS), received a grand welcome in his hometown of Lucknow in northern India earlier this week.
Shukla returned to India from the U.S. on Aug. 17, following an 18-day mission in space as part of the Axiom-4 crew. Thousands of residents, students and officials lined the streets and the airport to…
Teamgroup X2 Max review: This SSD flash drive is a mighty mite
September 3, 2025
At a glance
Expert’s Rating
Pros
Excellent 10Gbps performer, even with long writes
Small even for a thumb drive
Both Type-C and Type-A connectors
Cons
Slows down off secondary cache
Our Verdict
Not only is the X2 Max the fastest, most compatible (Type-A and…
The best Windows backup software: Protect your data!
September 3, 2025
Your PC’s storage media is subject to malware and, on occasion, natural disasters such as lightning, fire, etc. — which is why formulating a backup strategy is critical for keeping your data safe.
Our picks for best Windows backup software will keep the tears to a…
Your Paramount+ subscription has a secret NFL perk
September 3, 2025
If you’re a Paramount+ viewer and a football fan, you’re in luck: Your subscription includes the ability to stream NFL games that are broadcast live on CBS during the 2025-26 regular season and postseason.
While users on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock can also stream NFL matchups, Paramount+ is the only standard streaming service (not counting YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket, or live TV services…
