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  • Airbus, Thales and Leonardo reportedly agree to satellite merger
    October 21, 2025, 3:18 AM EDT. According to reports, European aerospace giants Airbus, Thales and Leonardo are discussing a satellite merger that would consolidate their space divisions into a single pan-European company. The move aims to strengthen strategic autonomy in space by pooling satellite manufacturing, ground systems and services, from Earth observation to secure communications. If completed, the merger could shift the balance of Europe's space industry, improve scale, reduce costs, and accelerate development of next-generation platforms for defense, government, and commercial markets. Details on structure, leadership, and timeline remain unconfirmed, but the talks signal a major reorganization intended to boost competitiveness against global rivals and ensure critical space capabilities stay in Europe.
  • Popglory Smart Watch Tracks Blood Pressure for Just $21-Cheaper Than Fitbit and Apple Watch
    October 21, 2025, 3:16 AM EDT. Tech-savvy shoppers are eyeing the Popglory Smart Watch, a budget-friendly wearable that rivals big names. It tracks blood pressure, calories, steps, heart rate and sleep, and adds handy reminders to stand up. Priced at $21 at Amazon, it undercuts the Apple Watch SE (often $200) and even the budget-friendly Fitbit Versa 4 (around $150). The device also offers a Find My feature and long battery life (10+ hours active, ~30 hours standby). Reviewers praise its accuracy and wide feature set for the price, noting it sometimes feels like a compact, lower-cost alternative to an Apple Watch. If you want a capable wearable without the flagship price, this is a compelling option.
  • Microsoft doubles down on Xbox hardware while teasing first-party handhelds with ASUS
    October 21, 2025, 3:14 AM EDT. Microsoft is doubling down on Xbox hardware despite layoffs, price hikes, and a pushback from fans. The company's new Xbox Ally handheld, built with ASUS, can't run console games but foregrounds Xbox services with Play Anywhere-backed titles, cloud saves, and ongoing updates. Priced at $600 for the Ally and $1000 for the larger model, tariffs and ASUS's hardware role help explain the high price point. Critics worry a PC-first direction could narrow access to console libraries, a concern Microsoft addresses in a Variety interview with Sarah Bond, who framed the effort as expanding options through Windows-based hardware rather than privileging one platform. The collaboration aims to transform mobile gaming by blending hardware and software strengths across the Xbox and Windows ecosystems.
  • Xbox President Reconfirms Next-Gen Xbox Hardware Is In Development
    October 21, 2025, 3:12 AM EDT. Xbox president Sarah Bond has confirmed that Microsoft is developing a next-gen Xbox hardware behind closed doors. In a chat with Variety, Bond said, 'We are 100% looking at making things in the future. We have our next-gen hardware in development,' noting prototypes and designs are underway and that there is an AMD partnership for the project. The confirmation comes after the launch of Asus-created ROG Xbox Ally devices, highlighting a broader hardware strategy for Xbox. While no specs were disclosed, the remarks signal a renewed push into flagship consoles and potential performance ambitions for the next era of Xbox.
  • Xbox Faces Identity Crisis Ahead of Next-Gen Reveal as ROG Ally X Pricing Sparks Debate
    October 21, 2025, 3:10 AM EDT. Xbox is grappling with an identity crisis as it confirms a next-gen console while re-contextualizing what Xbox means today. In a Variety interview, Xbox President Sarah Bond says a next-gen model is coming, but the brand is being reinterpreted. The $1,000 ROG Xbox Ally X-priced by Asus-highlights how hardware costs shape expectations, even as Microsoft lifts the Series X price to $650 and Game Pass Ultimate to $30. The handheld runs Windows with a full screen experience and access to the Xbox app, yet many games can't run natively on it and it ships with OneDrive and Teams preinstalled. Cross-saves exist, but it's not a traditional console. Tariffs and PC subsidies complicate pricing, and fans want more transparency about what lies ahead for the platform.