DefenseNews

Germany won’t build nukes but could flash French, UK weapons to deter foes, Merz says

February 19, 2026
BERLIN — Germany does not want to pursue nuclear weapons of its own, but is interested in incorporating French and British atomic bombs in a deterrence arrangement reminiscent of NATO’s U.S.-based nuclear umbrella, according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz. “I don’t want Germany to consider developing its own nuclear weapons,” Merz said in the Machtwechsel podcast, published online on…
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ComputersNews

How to check your PC’s CPU temperature

February 19, 2026
Is your computer’s CPU too hot? If your PC starts spontaneously shutting down, locking up, or acting sluggish during intense tasks, overheating could be the issue, especially when the intense summer heat is scorching. Keeping tabs on your CPU temperatures is crucial when you’re overclocking your PC’s processor, too—you don’t want to accidentally push the performance pedal too far to the…
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ComputersNews

Is Pyrex glass the answer to long-term data storage?

February 19, 2026
Microsoft just announced a breakthrough in its push to commercialize Project Silica, its effort to etch data into glass as an archival medium: The company has successfully made the etching technique work with the type of glass used in oven doors. Previously, Project Silica…
GamingNews

The Rogue Prince of Persia Outlines 2026 Roadmap, Includes New Elements, Difficulties, Weapon Affixes, Tools, Parkour, And Arenas

February 18, 2026
While the promise of a Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake disappeared along with several other games earlier this year, Prince of Persia fans still have spin-off The Rogue Prince of Persia — and now its team has unveiled a sizable 2026 spring roadmap. Via Steam, developer Evil Empire wished its community a happy 2026, and confirmed the addition of a Flaming Horses tool as a nod to lunar…
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CryptoNews

US Government Holds 328,372 BTC as Onchain Data Confirms $23B Federal Crypto Stockpile

February 18, 2026
The U.S. government controls nearly $23 billion in bitcoin, making it one of the world’s largest holders as massive seizures and a new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve reshape America’s crypto footprint. US Government Keeps $23 Billion in Bitcoin Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham on social media platform X on Feb. 16 that the U.S. government is still holding billions of dollars in bitcoin…
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