DefenseNews

KNDS proposes mixed French-German tank to replace France’s Leclerc

PARIS — KNDS is proposing a main battle tank with a turret and gun developed in France and mounted on the hull of Germany’s Leopard 2 as an intermediate solution to replace the French Army’s aging Leclerc tanks, which are expected to reach the end of their service life before the arrival of a next-generation tank. The tank proposal unveiled at the Eurosatory defense show on Monday featured…
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ComputersNews

I tried a tiny astronaut dongle that makes Windows and iPhone play nice

The J5create Aero Drop is a wireless Bluetooth dongle (USB device) that in conjunction with client software creates a link between your desktop/laptop and mobile devices. You can share displays as well as transfer files and leverage your PC’s keyboard and mouse on the mobile devices. The most useful scenario is likely a symbiotic relationship between a desktop/laptop and a tablet, but I found…
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ComputersNews

Microsoft says the Surface gaming laptop dream is dead

For years, consumers have wondered if Microsoft would ship a gaming laptop. We have an answer, at least from the Surface side of the house: No. Brett Ostrum, the corporate vice president of Surface Devices at Microsoft, told PCWorld that Microsoft doesn’t feel obligated to…
GamingNews

Fortnite Fans Are Obsessing Over Its New Pokémon-Like Sprite Creature Collecting

Fortnite fans are forking out real money on eBay for rare species of Sprite — the game’s cute new, Pokémon-like creatures that can be collected and traded. Completed eBay listings show people have paid up to $100 for the promise of rare species being shared with them in-game. Hundreds of listings reveal players choosing to spend on the game’s most uncommon varieties — including…
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CryptoNews

Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on Bitcoin as He Says Gold Is Headed to $35K

Robert Kiyosaki renewed his support for bitcoin, gold, and other hard assets as he projected gold could reach $35,000 an ounce by 2035. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author said gold had climbed more than $100 in a single day to $4,300 an ounce, which he cited as evidence that the rally was still in its early stages. Key Takeaways Kiyosaki reaffirmed support for bitcoin, gold, and other assets amid…
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