DefenseNews

Germany’s defense minister makes rare personal pitch for submarine deal in Ottawa

VIENNA — German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius came to Canada’s CANSEC defense exhibition on Wednesday with a message that was as much political as commercial: Buy our submarines, and Germany will have your back. Standing alongside Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty in front of a Franco-German helicopter fitted with Canadian engines, Pistorius made an explicit pitch for TKMS’ Type…
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ComputersNews

Acer’s new Intel gaming handheld picked a terrible time to show up

A year or two ago, gaming handhelds were the most exciting, fastest-growing segment in the PC market. So exciting that Acer announced a couple of models that I’m not sure ever actually landed at retail. But in 2026, as memory and storage shortages cripple the consumer PC market, things are a lot more complicated — just ask Valve. Acer’s back at Computex 2026, announcing a fresh gaming…
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ComputersNews

Microsoft is putting Copilot on a productivity leash

Google made headlines a short time ago for a plan to expand its Gemini prompt box as it combines AI and search. Microsoft is taking a different tack: it’s also dynamically expanding its prompt box, but with an eye towards improving its productivity apps instead. Right now…
GamingNews

EXCLUSIVE: First Look at EA Sports FC 26 The World's Game Update

With the World Cup just weeks away, IGN can reveal The World’s Game update for EA Sports FC 26 and EA Sports FC Mobile with exclusive screenshots and details. The World’s Game Update, due out May 28, lets players lead a nation in a new 48-team international tournament mode starting June 4. EA Sports doesn’t have the official license for the FIFA World Cup itself (EA Sports’ FIFA series…
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CryptoNews

Coinbase, Standard Chartered Partner to Add 6 Currency Access

Coinbase is expanding fiat access for institutional crypto clients through Standard Chartered, adding multi-currency funding access across six major currencies. The setup targets deposits, withdrawals, settlement, and more efficient funding for global trading strategies. Key Takeaways Coinbase expanded institutional fiat access through Standard Chartered across six major currencies. New rails aim…
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