DefenseNews

US Navy is reviewing cost of future Ford-class carriers to ensure they ‘make sense’

Recently ousted Navy Secretary John Phelan told reporters Tuesday that the service is analyzing the cost and design of two aircraft carriers it is set to procure in the coming years. Phelan, who left his position as the civilian leader of the U.S. Navy on Wednesday shortly after delivering remarks to the media at the Sea-Air-Space symposium in Washington, said the service was looking at the future…
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ComputersNews

Ryzen 9950X3D2 tested: AMD made a creator’s dream chip in gamer clothing

AMD’s V-Cache-infused X3D series of processors has been an absolute smash hit in the PC gaming space, pushing AMD to the forefront of the performance discussion after years of Intel dominance. But after three generations of success, fans were probably wondering when AMD would pull out all the stops for a new design. Well the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, the absolute pinnacle of consumer…
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ComputersNews

The antivirus feature I skip on every SSD-powered PC

Antivirus software is so much more than it used to be. In addition to blocking viruses, malware, and nasty tricks like phishing, today’s security suites also include tools that don’t just protect your local files, but can tune up your PC, too. But there’s one of these…
GamingNews

Marathon Changes Announced

Marathon has doubled the amount of Depleted Patch Kits (meds) and Depleted Shield Charges (armor) consumables players can carry in a single inventory slot as Bungie fights to make its extraction shooter less punishing for newbies. Update 1.0.6.1, which is now live, addresses several QoL issues that may seem insignificant on paper, but actually make a big difference on the battlefield. For…
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GamingNews

Pokémon Doubles Down on Decision to Penalize Pro Player

A Pokémon pro who saw his tournament win taken away from him in controversial circumstances will not be getting an official reprieve.That’s according to a new, official ruling handed down by Play! Pokémon, the team within The Pokémon Company that handles competitive…
CryptoNews

Cardano’s Leios Upgrade and Bitcoin DeFi Tool Pogun Headline Input Output’s 2026 Funding Slate

Input Output (IO), the engineering organization behind Cardano, submitted nine treasury funding proposals on Wednesday totaling $38.9 million, nearly 50% less than the $97.5 million it requested from the community last year. Key Takeaways: Input Output submitted 9 Cardano treasury proposals totaling $38.9M, nearly 50% less than its 2026 ask. The Leios upgrade targets 1,000+ TPS and is scheduled…
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