DefenseNews

Germany proposes ‘two-speed’ EU to hasten defense buildup

January 30, 2026
PRAGUE — Germany is spearheading an initiative to create a “two-speed” European Union, proposing that a core group of six major economies bypass the bloc’s traditional consensus-based decision-making to accelerate defense cooperation and industrial competitiveness amid mounting geopolitical pressures. German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and his French counterpart, Roland Lescure…
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ComputersNews

Alliwava GH8 review: Ryzen 9 muscle in a shockingly small PC

January 30, 2026
The Alliwava GH8 aims to provide powerful notebook hardware in a compact mini PC case. It uses the latest high-end AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor from AMD’s Hawk Point series, which is specially designed for performance-oriented, space-saving systems. Does the Alliwava GH8…
ComputersNews

Update now! Bluetooth flaw lets attackers silently hijack accessories

January 30, 2026
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that a critical Bluetooth vulnerability called WhisperPair allows attackers to hijack accessories and track them globally through Google’s Find Hub network. The flaw affects Bluetooth devices with outdated Fast Pair implementations, enabling attackers to eavesdrop on conversations or play unauthorized audio content. Users should…
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GamingNews

Ubisoft Confirms Just Dance+ Price Increase After Reshuffle

January 29, 2026
Ubisoft’s next change following last week’s major company reorganization will be a price increase to its Just Dance+ service. As Ubisoft tightens its belt across the company, its Just Dance+ streaming service will become more expensive whether you purchase access…
GamingNews

Game Devs Defend Highguard Amid Launch Backlash

January 29, 2026
A number of high-profile video game developers have defended Highguard amid an online backlash during the game’s launch. The free-to-play “PvP raid shooter” was the big new game reveal at the end of last month’s The Game Awards, but developer Wildlight then went dark…
GamingNews

Capcom Drops Monster Hunter Wilds Patch That Aims to Improve Optimization for 'Steam-Specific Processes' and Address Long-Standing PC Issues

January 29, 2026
Capcom has dropped another Monster Hunter Wilds patch that aims to improve optimization for “Steam-specific processes” and address the game’s long-standing PC issues. “After receiving user reports, our internal testing confirmed that CPU load could increase around the Support Desk at Base Camp or the Grand Hub,” the developer wrote in the patch notes, below.
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CryptoNews

Arthur Hayes Outlines Conditional Bitcoin Bull Case Tied to Fed Balance Sheet

January 29, 2026
Bitcoin’s next major move hinges on central bank balance sheets, with Arthur Hayes arguing that liquidity expansion, currency stress and bond market distortions could mechanically lift crypto prices regardless of short-term sentiment. Arthur Hayes Links Bitcoin Upside to Central Bank Balance Sheet Growth Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange Bitmex and chief investment officer at Maelstrom…
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