VIENNA — Germany revealed a package of foundational strategic documents for its armed forces on Wednesday, including the country’s first standalone military strategy, a new capability profile, a personnel growth plan and a redesigned reserve strategy — the most comprehensive overhaul of Bundeswehr planning in decades.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius first announced the package at the annual…
Framework just made Oculink impossible to ignore
April 23, 2026
Thunderbolt’s rival, Oculink, has always suffered from a big problem: the lack of PCs that choose to support it. Now this high-speed external I/O connection for gamers has found support from an unexpected source in Framework, the modular PC manufacturer.
Framework said…
Firefox 150 turns its PDF viewer into a real PDF editor
April 23, 2026
With Firefox’s latest version 150 update for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Mozilla has introduced few genuinely new features but some noteworthy improvements. The split view is easier to use, the built-in PDF viewer is increasingly evolving into a PDF editor, and the…
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass was supposed to be the shining ray of light for gamers who wanted value: an all-you-can-eat buffet of both triple-A and indie titles, including unlimited streaming, for a low monthly price. Then the “low” part of that equation started going away, culminating in a staggering 50 percent price increase in October 2025.
Reversing course — sort of — mere months…
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On April 18 the Arbitrum Security Council and SEAL 911 froze 30,766 ETH after Kelp DAO’s rsETH bridge was exploited by the Lazarus Group, which used falsely minted rsETH as Aave collateral to borrow WETH, creating systemic bad debt; $71M recovered, $220M…
Photographer and conservationist Jon McCormack: "Earth Day is a time to reflect, notice and pause"
April 22, 2026
Earth Day takes place on April 22 this year, and is a show of support for environmental conservation and protection – a reminder of the responsibility that humankind has to safeguard the planet for future generations. (For more information about the day, and how to get…
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer, a beginner just getting started or simply someone who loves capturing beautiful moments, submitting your work to photography competitions is one of the best ways to gain exposure and recognition.
Entering competitions isn’t just about winning – though prizes and publicity are great bonuses! It’s also a chance to dive into your archives, rediscover…
Every photographer should try abstract photography – it teaches you camera skills like no other genre
April 22, 2026
Abstract photography may not be everyone’s first choice – but it can make anyone a better photographer. And that comes down to three simple reasons.
As a genre, abstract photography is incredibly dynamic. It offers endless opportunities to experiment, push creative…
The first all-electric Mercedes C-Class is “as smooth as an S-Class” and can drive over 473 miles on a single charge. It’s also bringing a sleek new style, more power, and a tech-oriented interior with a massive digital screen. Here’s our first look at the new…
Electric boats have been steadily gaining traction, but a new pilot project in Norway is making a pretty compelling case that they could do more than just clean up waterways – they might actually replace expensive infrastructure projects altogether.
Norwegian company Hyke has just wrapped up a 14-month real-world test of its F-15 electric passenger ferry in the city of Fredrikstad, and the…
