Apple strives to keep up with current trends
We'll find out soon enough - the presentation is expected in the summer of 2025
Russia is updating its "visual camouflage system" in the Far East by installing new dummy S-300/400 air defence systems. This is evidenced by recent Google Earth satellite imagery analysed by an OSINT analyst known as AS-22. The photos show the appearance of additional dummy launchers near several anti-aircraft units.
Bungie, the studio known for its hits Destiny and Halo, is preparing to share news about its ambitious shooter Marathon relaunch with cds;bvb. An official stream will take place on 9 May, where the developers will talk about the game's future development plans.
According to the UKIE report, in 2024, sales of gaming software increased by 0.58% to £5.14 billion, mainly due to the mobile segment, which added 8.1% to reach £1.725 billion. At the same time, sales of physical copies of games fell by 34% (£322 million), while digital sales on consoles grew by 3.5% (£2.446 billion). On PC, digital sales were down 1.8% to £647 million.
Sweden has signed a $120 million contract with Saab for the supply of Torpedo 47 light torpedoes. Deliveries are due to begin in 2026.
Eight years of work, an official Greenlight from Valve, and thousands of fans waiting for it - none of this saved Classic Offensive, a fan remake of the original Counter-Strike on the CS:GO engine. The project was finally cancelled after Valve decided that the mod violated its intellectual property.
Hyundai Rotem has officially registered its next-generation tank design with the South Korean Patent Office. The patent application, filed on 26 August 2024, was accepted on 17 April 2025, and the decision was published on 21 April 2025.
North Korea has launched short-range ballistic missiles, which, according to the South Korean military, may be prepared for export to Russia.
Peugeot has officially extended the Peugeot Care programme - a warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km of mileage - to its entire range of electric cars.
Germany has announced its intention to purchase Israel's Arrow 4 missile defence system, which is currently under development.
Forza Horizon 5 has become a real gift for arcade racing fans - the release on PlayStation 5, which took place on 29 April 2025, brought more than 1.2 million sales in the first week. This demonstrates the huge demand for the game, even considering that it was released on Sony consoles almost four years after its launch on Xbox.
The Polish military has begun installing protective grilles on its rocket and cannon artillery, following Ukraine's experience in fighting kamikaze drones.
The new Nintendo Switch 2, which is scheduled for release on 5 June 2025, has every chance of becoming the fastest-selling console in the company's history. According to its latest financial report, Nintendo expects to sell around 15 million Switch 2 units by the end of March 2026, which is more than the original Switch did in the same period.
