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Bitcoin faces what may be its most existential challenge yet. Researchers warn that quantum computing could eventually crack the cryptography protecting roughly six point nine million coins, potentially including Satoshi Nakamoto's original holdings. The real question isn't technical — it's whether a currency with no central authority can coordinate a massive cryptographic overhaul before that window closes.
On the gaming front, Housemarque's new title Saros is making a strong case for the PlayStation five's often underutilized hardware. The studio behind Returnal is leaning hard into the DualSense controller's haptic feedback and the console's three-dimensional audio capabilities. The hope is that a high-profile title going all-in on these features might finally convince other developers to follow suit.
And in a significant milestone for naval defense, the US Navy successfully tested a laser weapon system aboard the USS George H.W. Bush supercarrier. The system tracked and neutralized multiple target drones during the trial. What makes it strategically compelling isn't just the precision — it's that the weapon draws power directly from the ship, giving it what amounts to a nearly unlimited supply of ammunition.
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