DefenseNews

The disarming of Hezbollah tests fragile government in Lebanon

December 9, 2025
BEIRUT — One year after Lebanon and Israel signed a ceasefire agreement to end hostilities that had spilled over from Gaza, the Lebanese government is walking a tightrope between disarming Hezbollah and containing local resentment over continued Israeli strikes aimed at increasing pressure on the group, according to officials and analysts. “The agreement is vague and open to interpretation,”…
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ComputersNews

AI video descriptions are coming to Blink security cameras

December 9, 2025
AI is already crafting natural-language summaries of what Amazon’s Ring and Google’s Nest cameras are seeing, and now the AI-generated descriptions are coming to Blink cameras, too. Slated to begin rolling out today in beta to U.S. users, Blink Video Descriptions will…
ComputersNews

16 new features coming in Windows 11’s huge December update

December 9, 2025
On Tuesday the 9th, Microsoft will release December’s monthly patch for Windows 11. The last Patch Tuesday in 2025 will be huge, because according to Windows Central, there will be no fewer than 16 new features included in the update (though given the nature of Windows 11…
ComputersNews

I was afraid to install a smart lock. Now I wish I’d done it sooner

December 9, 2025
As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small rural communities almost all my life. It’s actually not uncommon in my community to leave your car—or home—unlocked and to know all your neighbors by name. But things are different from the way they used to be. We’ve had some close…
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GamingNews

What to Expect From The Game Awards 2025

December 8, 2025
It’s that time of the year when a flurry of new video game trailers and gameplay reveals are shown as part of the annual Game Awards. And while who wins Game of the Year will steal some of the headlines on December 11, a lot of the excitement also comes from the secrets…
GamingNews

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's $30 Amiibo Sparks Exclusive Bike Radio Backlash

December 8, 2025
Nintendo fans are unhappy about a $30 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond amiibo figurine that lets you turn on your motorbike’s radio. As previously announced, the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Samus amiibo unlocks a range of in-game features, including an energy shield that blocks 99 damage — limited to one use per day. But fan discussion has now centered on the fact this amiibo also unlocks a jukebox…
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CryptoNews

Bitcoin ETFs Rebound to Inflows as Ether Outflows Deepen

December 8, 2025
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped back into positive territory with healthy inflows, while ether ETFs logged another day of red. Solana and XRP maintained momentum with steady entries, signaling that investor appetite is shifting more broadly across the crypto ETF landscape. BTC ETFs Turn Positive as Solana and XRP Post Gains Some trading days feel like a reset button has been pushed…
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