DefenseNews

South Korean lasers down three drones in Army demo, Hanwha says

October 19, 2026
Two laser weapons developed by Hanwha Systems shot down all three target drones during a South Korean Army demonstration on Oct. 14, the company said, as it pitches the technology to foreign buyers. The company’s stationary Cheongwang laser air defense weapon and a 30-kilowatt-class vehicle-mounted laser took part in the live-fire event, held during the Army’s TIGER+ Future Warfare Integrated…
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GamingNews

We Sat Down with D&D Game Designer James Wyatt to Talk Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft

October 18, 2026
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft is less than a month away, and it already looks like it’s going to be a massive expansion to the tabletop game. But there are still a lot of questions about whether this new expansion is going to lean more towards the combat-oriented approach of the MMO or just be a traditional D&D game on Azeroth. At New York Comic Con, I got a chance to sit…
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CryptoNews

XRP Ledger Nears Oct. 23 Upgrade as Lending Votes Fall Short

October 18, 2026
The XRP Ledger is heading toward an Oct. 23 software upgrade that fixes a peculiar security flaw, one that could let certain authorized accounts create tokens instead of destroying them. Meanwhile, its long-awaited native lending system remains stuck awaiting approval. Key…
CryptoNews

Bitcoin Price at $81,500 Leaves Bulls and Bears at a Standoff

October 18, 2026
Bitcoin traded near $81,500 on Oct. 17, 2026, with its technical indicators offering competing signals. Shorter-term moving averages favored sellers, while longer-term averages continued to support buyers. The relative strength index (RSI) stood at 46, and the broader…
CryptoNews

EU Joins 8 Nations to Sign Warsaw Protocol on Crypto Crime

October 18, 2026
The new treaty modernizes the Warsaw Convention treaty, adding crypto assets to its scope and expanding the attributions of financial intelligence units over these assets, highlighting the importance of international cooperation and reducing response times for information requests between countries. Key Takeaways The EU and 8 nations signed a Warsaw Convention protocol to combat crypto-funded…
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NewsSpace

Beyond pointing your phone at the night sky, this is how to use stargazing apps effectively

October 18, 2026
Whether you are a seasoned astronomer or a newcomer to the hobby, the best stargazing apps have the potential to seriously enhance your skywatching experience. But it’s easy to overlook just how useful these portable programs can be. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to getting the best use out of stargazing apps, from identifying stars and constellations through to…
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