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  • Planet and Quantum Systems Team Up to Fuse Satellite & Drone Data for Real-Time ISR
    November 19, 2025, 12:26 AM EST. Planet Labs and Quantum Systems are partnering to fuse orbital imagery with AI-powered drone reconnaissance, delivering an integrated intelligence ecosystem for defense. The collaboration combines Planet's Broad Area Monitoring and VHR tasking with Quantum Systems' MOSAIC UXS software to create a seamless Tip & Cue workflow: satellites detect changes, drones investigate, and operators act faster with automated tasking and multi-domain awareness. The Europe-focused network aims to deliver near-real-time maps from orbit to operator, enhancing situational awareness and reducing cognitive load for analysts. Executives say the partnership moves beyond data delivery toward actionable operational value, reinforcing European security and technological sovereignty across the region.
  • The Best Gaming Gifts of 2025: Top Picks for Consoles, PC, and Retro Fans
    November 19, 2025, 12:24 AM EST. Our editors spotlight the best gaming gifts of 2025, spanning budget buys to premium gear. Highlights include the Anbernic RG35XXSP retro handheld, the Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 (15 keys), and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X. The guide organizes options by price: under $50, under $100, under $300, under $500, and over $1,000. Expect a mix of hardware peripherals, collectibles, indie hits, and cozy novelty items-from the Hallmark Xbox 360 Ornament to Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong merch. Whether shopping for couch co-op friends or die-hard console/PC fans, there's something in every budget and vibe for maximal holiday cheer and high-score memories.
  • Hey Poor Player Holiday Buyer's Guide 2025: Top Point-and-Click Adventures and Holiday Picks
    November 19, 2025, 12:22 AM EST. Hey Poor Player's Holiday Buyer's Guide 2025 highlights a standout year for games, with a focus on the enduring point-and-click adventure genre. The piece previews titles like The Drifter, Expelled!, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, and Old Skies, noting how modern releases blend surreal puzzles, replayable structure, and mature storytelling. It positions holiday shopping as less overwhelming by rolling out fourteen gift guides and emphasizes platforms (PC, Switch, iOS) where these indie adventures land. Expect atmospheric mysteries, clever puzzle design, and fresh takes on a classic genre, illustrating that the genre hasn't gone anywhere-it's evolved, continued by studios like Wadjet Eye Games. The guide aims to help players find thoughtful presents for every gamer on their list.
  • Cloudflare Outage Impacts ChatGPT, X and More as Fix Is Implemented
    November 19, 2025, 12:20 AM EST. Cloudflare suffered a widespread outage that disrupted access to major sites including ChatGPT and X. The company said on its status page that it identified an issue affecting multiple customers and began deploying a fix. By 9:40 a.m. ET the fix was in place and WARP access was re-enabled in London, with other services to be restored. Affected sites also included Coinbase, Moody's, and NJ Transit, according to reports. Downdetector showed a peak of reports before easing. Cloudflare noted a spike in unusual traffic prior to the incident and said it remains focused on serving traffic without errors. This is a developing story; updates will follow.
  • Best Christmas Gifts for Gamers and Movie Lovers
    November 19, 2025, 12:16 AM EST. A Verge Shopping guide with gifts for diverse interests across a wide price range. For both gamers and movie lovers, it spotlights D&D starter sets and Criterion box sets, plus a mix of media and hardware. Highlights include the portable Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop, the nostalgic Lego Game Boy replica, and the flexible Backbone Pro controller. It also covers standout game picks like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, plus TVs, tabletop books, party-friendly board games, vinyl, and other gear. Whether you shop under $20 or well beyond $400, there are options to delight a couch co-op night or a Wes Anderson fan.