KYIV, Ukraine — Russian recruits arriving on the front lines in Ukraine survive an estimated 20 to 30 minutes before they are killed or wounded, Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe said Wednesday, marking the first time a senior American intelligence official has confirmed how deadly the war has become for Moscow.
The assessment comes as Ukraine’s battlefield technology has…
France and Germany will discuss deepening cooperation on nuclear deterrence, missile defense, long-range strike capabilities and space at a joint ministerial retreat, the Elysee said, seeking to show that the EU’s two largest defense powers can still work together despite…
The only thing I miss about my old Brooklyn apartment is my office. Big enough for two desks, my office fit for four — count ‘em, four — 27-inch monitors, enough for two dual-screen setups. It was glorious.
After our recent move to Manhattan, though, the office is…
New laptops are using old CPUs. That’s a problem
July 17, 2026
One of the core tenets of productivity is to do more with less. But the opposite holds true, too — which a sneaky, pernicious trend permeating the laptop market might reveal.
Microprocessor vendors have begun reusing old silicon, but in a way that obscures that decision from consumers. Shoppers are left trying to figure out whether their productivity laptop is truly new — and should be priced…
Forza Horizon 6 developer Playground Games has confirmed all the fresh content coming to the game over the next four weeks, some of which will be arriving within the Horizon Playlist Series 3, and some of which is coming alongside it.
Series 3, dubbed ‘Italian Exotics,’…
Microsoft Pulls Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 From July 2026 Xbox Game Pass Lineup Without Explanation
July 16, 2026
Microsoft has pulled Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from July 2026 Xbox Game Pass lineup, without offering an explanation.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 was due to hit Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on July 21, but a note added to the Game Pass post…
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Review
July 16, 2026
The essence of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu as a co-op survival horror game is best captured by a moment where I was yelling at my friend repeatedly asking what the hell he was laughing about before being brutally murdered. You see, this was not my friend at all, but a Faceless One using his character model and repeatedly playing back his recorded laughter from earlier in the match. But when it…
Tim Draper Admits ‘Ouch’ Moment After Passing on Coinbase — His Son Saw a Crypto Fortune in the Making
July 16, 2026
Tim Draper says he passed on Coinbase after underestimating how quickly retail crypto adoption would arrive, but his son invested early and helped turn a rejected opportunity into one of the venture capitalist’s biggest wins.
Key Takeaways
Tim Draper passed on Coinbase…
Bitcoin whales have not identified quantum computing risks as a reason for selling, according to Galaxy Digital, while institutional investors have flagged quantum concerns as a reason to avoid buying the crypto asset.
Key Takeaways
Galaxy analyst says bitcoin whales have…
The Bank of Tanzania is reportedly finalizing a new regulatory framework to oversee cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.
Key Takeaways
Bank of Tanzania Governor Emmanuel Tutuba announced a new plan to regulate digital assets.
The laws will govern stablecoins and cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to protect young local investors from risk.
Next, Tanzania will implement the final regulations to target…
