KIELCE, Poland — As Russia’s military is increasingly relying on jet-powered drones in its war against Ukraine, Ukrainian defense companies are intensifying their efforts to counter the threat while striving to make the interceptors cheaper than the targets they strike.
A number of anti-drone system producers from Ukraine are showcasing their solutions to military and industry representatives…
South Korea supercharges defense budget to record levels
September 10, 2026
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — South Korea will spend more on its military in the year ahead than it ever has before. The country’s defense budget is set to rise 8.2%, after government leaders announced the increased expenditure on Sept. 3.
The boosted defense spending of…
After nearly two decades of writing music for a galaxy far, far away, it can be argued that Gordy Haab is the most prolific composer in the Star Wars universe, John Williams included. Haab, who’s created the scores for Star Wars games including The Old Republic…
Every Way You Can Play Pokémon
September 9, 2026
Pokémon is more than just a game. It’s an entire community of fans both young and old who want to catch ‘em all. What you may not know is that however you engage with Pokémon, chances are there’s a way to take your fandom to the next level by participating in all sorts of Pokémon organised play events.
Whether a lifelong veteran or a brand new fan, here are the best ways to play…
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Is Up for Preorder
September 9, 2026
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is set to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5. A from-the-ground-up remake of one of the most beloved video games of all time, it features improved visuals and playability both on the TV and on the go. It’s…
On Tuesday, the bitcoin and Lightning services firm Coincorner introduced the launch of a product called Vault, a bitcoin storage service offering multi-signature security in partnership with the custody company Anchorwatch, with “insurance underwritten by Lloyd’s of…
Bitcoin Volatility at Historic Low as Long-Term Holders Dominate
September 9, 2026
Bitcoin’s one-month realized volatility is historically low, according to Glassnode, whose statistical analysis identifies long-term holder supply as the leading explanatory variable. Market capitalization, trading turnover, and derivatives positioning show substantially weaker relationships.
Key Takeaways
Long-term holder supply explains nearly 19% of volatility variance.
Illiquid supply and…
More controversy is brewing around the latest Bitcoin fork, BTCB2, as the team behind the minority chain has persuaded a couple of small trading venues to list the coin under the ticker XBT. The decision is drawing criticism because XBT is a long-established ISO 4217-style…
SpaceX rocket taxi returns after Roman Telescope launch | Space photo of the day for Sept. 8, 2026
September 9, 2026
This might look like a rocket launching off Earth, but it’s actually a rocket booster perfectly landing on our planet after fulfilling its duty. (Image credit: Chelsea Gohd)
On Aug. 30, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon…
The rise of 'quantum gravity?' Einstein's theory seen in the quantum realm for 1st time
September 9, 2026
Scientists have spotted the first hints that Albert Einstein’s formulation of gravity operates in the quantum realm.
The hints have to do with observations of a falling quantum object, and though this may not seem like a huge deal (literally, we are talking about atoms here), it could be an important step on the road to a theory of … everything.
To start, we have to go back to the…
