Volkswagen is gearing up to launch a new family of affordable EVs, starting with the ID.Polo. With its debut just around the corner, Volkswagen is giving us a better idea of what to expect, revealing driving range and other key specs.
Volkswagen announces ID.Polo EV range and more
The ID.Polo will be the first of four new entry-level electric vehicles that Volkswagen plans to launch, starting in…
Space Force wants advanced tech for space-based interceptors
December 17, 2025
The U.S. Space Force is looking for advanced technologies for space-based interceptors that can intercept ballistic missiles during their boost phase inside the atmosphere, according to a Small Business Innovation Research solicitation.
“The desired outcome is to develop…
Thales touts mini-sonar for underwater drones ahead of UK Navy pitch
December 17, 2025
PARIS — French defense-electronics firm Thales has developed a miniaturized sonar that can equip underwater drones to detect submarines, with plans to demonstrate the system to the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy at an event on Wednesday.
The new system brings a “dramatic…
BERLIN — Ukrainian, European and U.S. negotiators have wrapped up two days of talks here with what officials describe as the most substantial movement yet toward a political framework to end Russia’s full‑scale invasion, even as core territorial questions remain unresolved.
Meanwhile, Ukraine on Tuesday predicted the total costs for its defense at $120 billion for 2026, of which half would…
Acemagic M1 review: A mini PC with big-time power
December 17, 2025
The manufacturer Acemagic is known for providing compact, powerful mini PCs that combine desktop performance and ease of use with an attractive price-performance ratio. On Amazon, Acemagic offers several models in the entry-level to mid-range segment, often with good ratings…
HP OmniBook 5 16 review: An odd duck of a laptop
December 17, 2025
The HP OmniBook 5 16 is an odd duck. It is listed on HP’s website at $1,199.99 and, at that price, doesn’t feel remotely competitive. However, this laptop is also available at far lower prices from major retailers and, when that’s taken into account, it feels like a…
Are you a Pornhub Premium member? You may want to pay closer attention to a notification about a data leak described as a “limited set of analytics events.” That language hides the real story: Your watch and search history could now lie in the hands of hackers, and whether or not it goes public depends on if Pornhub pays the ransom being demanded.
As reported by BleepingComputer, Pornhub says…
Arc Raiders Cold Snap Survival Mechanics Fully Detailed — Here's Everything You Need to Know
December 16, 2025
Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios has fully detailed the game’s Cold Snap update and its new cold-weather survival mechanics.
The update, out December 16, adds the new Cold Snap map condition, which is a winter variant across Dam Battlegrounds, Buried City, Spaceport…
French President Emmanuel Macron Is Back on Instagram Celebrating Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, This Time for Winning Game of the Year
December 16, 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s record-breaking performance at last week’s The Game Awards has caught the eye of French president Emmanuel Macron, who celebrated the news of its Game of the Year award on Instagram over the weekend.
Sandfall Interactive’s…
Larian publishing director Michael Douse has explained the studio’s thinking in the wake of the gruesome reveal trailer for Divinity, the Baldur’s Gate 3 studio’s next big role-playing game.
Divinity was announced at The Game Awards with a CG trailer that features extreme gore and sex. It begins with medieval fantasy villagers preparing for a ritual sacrifice, which involves burning a man…
