BERLIN — Estonia has begun installing the first concrete bunkers along its southeastern border with Russia as part of the Baltic Defense Line, marking a key milestone for the trilateral fortification project despite delays.
Seven bunkers were awaiting installation as of this week, with Estonian officials targeting 28 bunkers in the ground by year’s end, according to Krismar Rosin, press…
Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights
December 15, 2025
MILAN — Belgium has embarked on a major acquisition push to accelerate the procurement of counter-drone systems, including surveillance radars and drone guns.
The ramp-up is part of the country’s €50 million ($59 million) anti-drone plan following a recent surge in…
Framework is a unique company, offering modular laptops designed for easy repairs and near-infinite upgrades. But it’s also a small company, much more susceptible to market changes brought on by things like capricious tariffs. Though it’s tried to insulate itself from…
Sick of Windows 11’s bloat? These open-source tools fix it
December 15, 2025
Windows 11 comes with numerous applications by default that offer little added value for many users — but still take up memory, clutter the Start menu, and start additional background processes. This so-called bloatware includes pre-installed tools, trial versions, games, or optional components that enter the system without being requested.
The result: more entries in the Start menu, more…
16 genuinely useful changes in Windows 11’s big December update
December 15, 2025
Today, Microsoft will release December’s monthly patch for Windows 11. The last Patch Tuesday in 2025 will be huge, because according to Windows Central, there will be no fewer than 16 new features included in the update.
These include various design changes to important…
Jonathan Blow Unveils 250-Hour Puzzle Epic at TGA 2025
December 12, 2025
Puzzle games have changed a lot since The Witness hit in 2016, which showed us new ways of interpreting game environments and connecting the dots. And even in 2025 we had the likes of Blue Prince shake up our understanding with the twist of a roguelike deckbuilding puzzler.
Mario + Rabbids Creator Davide Soliani Announces New Platforming Game Bradley the Badger | The Game Awards 2025
December 12, 2025
Davide Soliani, the lead creator behind the Mario + Rabbids games, has revealed Bradley the Badger — his first new project since leaving Ubisoft and forming a new studio.
Bradley the Badger mixes classic platforming gameplay with fresh twists and a rather meta-feeling story that sees players helping the video game mascot through its creator’s unfinished work. Tonight’s trailer, shown…
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Announced From Former KOTOR and Mass Effect Director Casey Hudson | The Game Awards 2025
December 12, 2025
The Game Awards 2025 kicked off with a huge announcement: Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is led by Casey Hudson, former director of the much-loved Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy. The development…
With an increasingly divided Fed, 2026 may turn out to be a year with only a single interest rate cut, according to the central bank’s own polling.
Bitcoin Dip Linked to Hawkish Fed Shift for 2026
For the first time in more than six years, three members of the Federal…
Belarus has blocked access to several major crypto exchanges — including Bitget, Bybit, OKX, BingX, Weex and Gate.com — after authorities flagged “inappropriate advertising” under the country’s Mass Media Law.
Advertising Violations Cited
The websites of several global cryptocurrency platforms, including Bitget, Bybit and OKX, have been blocked in Belarus, effective Dec. 10, following a…
