DefenseNews

Ukraine peace plan ‘scares the bejesus out of us,’ officials say

December 30, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine — A maximum of 800,000. That’s how many soldiers Ukraine’s military would be authorized to have under the current 20-point peace framework — a 20% cut from the roughly one million currently under arms, but a significant increase over the 600,000 originally proposed. That higher number was a concession Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy won after weeks of pushing back.
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ComputersNews

Asus ROG Harpe II ACE review: This $169 gaming mouse is worth every penny

December 30, 2025
With the ROG Harpe II Ace, Asus delivers a wireless esports designed for maximum performance and lightness. Weighing just 28 grams, it features 8,000 Hz wireless polling and the new ROG AimPoint Pro sensor with 42,000 DPI. But is it really worth the $169.99 price point? Let’s take a closer look at this top-tier model. The mouse’s lightweight form factor is obvious as soon as you unpack it. At…
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CryptoNews

Solana ETFs’ 2025 Debut: Fast Start, Strong Demand, Measured Finish

December 29, 2025
Launched in Q4 2025, solana spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) wasted no time attracting capital. Strong early inflows, rising liquidity, and steady asset growth position them as a credible new player heading into 2026. A Late Launch With Immediate Traction: Solana ETFs in 2025 ETFs didn’t have the luxury of a full calendar year, but they made their presence felt almost immediately. Officially…
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CryptoNews

Sberbank Issues First Crypto Backed Loan in Russia

December 29, 2025
Local media reports indicate that Sberbank, Russia’s largest banking institution, issued a loan to a local miner using cryptocurrency as collateral. While the transaction is just a pilot, it represents a first for the company and the country, marking an expansion in the…
NewsSpace

The best streaming device out there: Which one comes out on top — Amazon Fire TV Stick, Roku Ultra, Apple TV and Google TV Streamer?

December 29, 2025
If you have multiple streaming subscriptions and you want to access all content in one place, you’ll want the best streaming device available, but what is that? A streaming device is something, usually a box or a stick, that connects to your TV (usually via HDMI) and displays apps that are installed through Wi-Fi connectivity, once you’re connected. Here, we’ve put four of the…
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