DefenseNews

How the US Army secretary became a key figure in Ukraine peace talks

It started with a visit to war-torn Ukraine to gauge the use of drone technology. But as diplomatic momentum built up to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll was tapped by President Donald Trump to help close the U.S.-backed deal. “Driscoll is a trusted voice of the administration and a close ally,” a senior U.S. official told Military Times. The official said…
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ComputersNews

Best DisplayLink docks 2025: Move over, Thunderbolt

Historically, you’ve had two options to expand the port capabilities of your laptop: an inexpensive USB-C dongle or a more powerful, pricey Thunderbolt docking station. A third option is quietly emerging, trying to split the difference. A DisplayLink docking station (sometimes called a USB-C dock) uses data compression to offer the capabilities of a Thunderbolt dock over a standard USB-C or…
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GamingNews

Stellar Blade Shines on Steam as PlayStation PC Hype Fades

Stellar Blade — Shift Up’s blockbuster action-RPG — has done wonderfully well on PC having launched first on PlayStation. According to the developer’s presentation to investors, Stellar Blade’s PC release sold more than 1 million copies in three days…
GamingNews

JRPG 3.0: Hashino Says Next-Gen RPGs Will Transform Genre Up

Persona and Metaphor: ReFantazio director Katsura Hashino claims Japanese role-playing games — often categorized as JRPGs — are entering a new age, dubbing the resurgence as JRPG “3.0.” Speaking at the Korean G-Star 2025 gaming conference (as reported by…
GamingNews

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 11.0 Update Adds New Content, Increases Netcode Damage Cap Despite Devs Knowing It Will 'Open a Huge Can of Worms for Gameplay Balancing'

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has its big 11.0 patch, which adds a long list of new features to the explosive action game. New features in the Reclamation update include a new PvE map set on an Imperial cruiser, a new piece of PvE equipment (Sanctified Wrath), and six new heroic weapons and eight armor pieces to unlock with accolades. Meanwhile, 11.0 adds the Blood Angels Champion pack…
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CryptoNews

Crypto Clarity Bill Gains Fresh Hope for December Action as Coinbase Chief Presses DC

Growing optimism in Washington is elevating expectations for U.S. crypto clarity as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s renewed push signals rising momentum behind legislation he hopes will soon reach the president’s desk, promising clearer standards, confidence and growth ahead. Armstrong Fires up DC Again With a Bold Push for CLARITY Bill Intensifying legislative momentum in Washington is…
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