DefenseNews

Infantry brigades shift to mobile brigades in Army transformation

Over the next two years, the U.S. Army will convert 25 Infantry Brigade Combat Teams into new formations known as Mobile Brigade Combat Teams as part of the service’s “Transforming in Contact” initiative, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said at a media roundtable in September. As part of the service’s initiative to rapidly deliver new capabilities to operational units, three brigades…
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ComputersNews

Copilot lands on Windows 11’s taskbar—and it’s listening for ‘Hey Copilot’

It was inevitable: Microsoft plans to carve out space on the Windows 11 taskbar for Copilot, while adding “Hey Copilot” as a wake word to trigger interactions with its AI. While the company isn’t making any overt changes to the branding of Windows 11, its executives this week spoke about reinventing the “AI PC,” the first generation of PCs it launched with early NPUs. Microsoft plans to…
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GamingNews

Minecraft Probably Wouldn't Add Creepers Today as They'd Be Too 'Controversial' — But Don't Worry, They're Not Going Anywhere Now They're So Iconic

Love them or, more likely, hate them, Minecraft’s Creepers are now an iconic part of Mojang’s beloved sandbox game. But the explosive creatures probably wouldn’t be included today, the developer has said, if it were to design them from scratch now. Speaking in a new developer video discussing game balance and fairness, chief creative officer Jens Bergensten said that Mojang now…
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GamingNews

IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition - Everything Announced

Following a successful event back in February, IGN Fan Fest was back for the second time this year with our Fall Edition show, and it featured dozens of exclusive game trailers, interviews, clips, and reveals across games, movies, TV, and more. We’re talking Predator…
CryptoNews

US Senator Pushes Bitcoin Policy Turning Seized Crypto Into Strategic Reserve

The U.S. government’s $14 billion bitcoin seizure signals a seismic shift in global crypto policy, turning digital crime proceeds into a cornerstone of America’s economic strategy and cementing the nation’s leadership in responsible blockchain governance. Massive Bitcoin Seizure Positions US as Global Crypto Powerhouse U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released a statement on Oct. 14…
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