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PhaserFX is a lightweight library that adds game‑feel to Phaser 3.60+ projects with a single command, removing the need for hand‑crafted tweens. It delivers high‑performance visual effects—explosions, motion, camera shakes, and ghost trails—through more than two dozen hand‑tuned presets. The package ships minified scripts, ESM modules, and TypeScript definitions, and its commercial license covers unlimited projects and client work. Developers can instantly polish games without deep animation code.
Ray streamed the creation of a 5v5 multiplayer soccer game from scratch, completing a functional prototype in six hours despite no prior Rust or game‑dev experience. He leveraged a suite of AI agents—Gemini for sprites, Cursor and Droid for feature...
The FAA issued an interim final rule on Jan. 22 that permanently codifies helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions around Washington’s Reagan National Airport following the Jan. 29, 2025 Black Hawk‑CRJ700 collision. The rule lowers the vertical‑lift altitude ceiling to 1,500 feet and defines “essential” flights—medical,...
Julien hosted a Phaser workshop at a time‑themed game jam, demonstrating how to build platformers with advanced time manipulation mechanics. He covered techniques such as slowing, freezing, time travel, gravity‑based zones, movement‑dependent time, looping, and aging puzzles. Julien emphasized Phaser’s...
Nyxi has launched the Hyperion 3, the first third‑party controller to attach magnetically to Nintendo's Switch 2, directly addressing the console’s thin Joy‑Con grip complaints. Building on the Hyperion 2, the new model adds ergonomic shaping, Hall‑Effect joysticks and Bluetooth 5.0 while retaining magnetic...
Oregon Army National Guard aircrews identified a mismatch between the new Vita Vertical Rescue System (VRS) and existing Black Hawk litter straps, prompting them to redesign the strap as SK‑1189‑V. After prototyping with Skedco and six months of testing, the...
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met in Washington on Jan 15, 2026, reaffirming plans to boost Japan‑U.S. security cooperation in the Southwest islands. They agreed to upgrade command‑and‑control systems, conduct more realistic joint drills,...
Garmin’s Emergency Autoland, designed for pilot incapacitation, saw its first operational use on Dec 20, 2025 when a Beechcraft King Air B200 experienced rapid depressurization. The system automatically engaged and guided the aircraft to a safe landing at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, while...
The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy pivots toward a narrow, "America First" agenda, emphasizing national‑interest priorities, Western Hemisphere dominance, great‑power stability, an aggressive Indo‑Pacific posture, and economic revitalisation. It downplays global leadership in Europe, relegating the U.S. role to...
In this episode, CDR Chase E. Harding outlines a proposal for a trilateral shipbuilding program among the United States, Japan, and South Korea to produce fast‑attack missile corvettes that can counter China’s expanding naval fleet. He details the historic decline...
In this interview, Nexon CEO Junghun Lee discusses the unexpected runaway success of Arc Raiders, which has sold over 12.4 million copies and outperformed the company’s own forecasts. He explains how the game’s social dynamics—teamwork, betrayal, and interpersonal drama—have driven its...
The 2024 Tomb Racer I‑III Remastered collection updates the 1996 classic’s visuals and adds a modern control option. However, the original’s tank‑style controls and strict grid‑based level design clash with the new scheme, making platforming and puzzle precision feel guesswork. While...
Virginia National Guard soldiers from the 29th Infantry Division headquarters joined Finland’s Operation Karelian Spear from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2025. Integrated into the Finnish 4th Army Corps, they supported warfighting functional cells and observed tactical field operations. The exercise, part...
The article examines Russia’s evolution of gray‑zone or hybrid warfare, focusing on the doctrine of “non‑contact war” and the intelligence‑driven “active measures.” It traces the concept from Soviet‑era sixth‑generation warfare ideas through the writings of generals Slipchenko, Gareev and Gerasimov,...
In this episode of The Product Experience, Randy Silver interviews Cristina Bustos, Product Manager at Swiss AviationSoftware, about launching a native mobile app for pilots in the highly regulated aviation sector. Cristina shares how she shifted from business analysis to...
In this episode, T.X. Hammes argues that the U.S. focus on the Arctic is a strategic distraction that diverts scarce defense resources from higher‑priority theaters. He dismantles the hype around new Arctic shipping routes, showing that current traffic on the...
In this episode Ken Miller examines the recent U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, highlighting how electromagnetic‑spectrum (EW) tactics—particularly the use of EA‑18G Growlers—enabled a casualty‑free mission against a robust Russian‑supplied air‑defence network. Journalist Mike Fabey provides operational...
The episode examines the Supreme Court case questioning whether a president can fire a sitting Federal Reserve governor, focusing on President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Governor Lisa Cook. Experts discuss the legal precedent of presidential authority over other federal...
Slovenian firm Carboteh unveiled the Battlefield Anti‑Aircraft Non‑Kinetic (BANS) system at UMEX & SimTEX 2026, a handheld UV emitter that mimics a missile launch to trigger aircraft missile‑warning systems. The device forces hostile helicopters and low‑flying aircraft to dispense flares, depleting their limited...
The episode “Assisted Thinking” dissects the stark contrast between China’s massive reliance on coal—accounting for 58% of its primary energy in 2024—and the Western media narrative that paints Beijing as a climate leader. By examining data from the Statistical Review...
The Hawker business jet line, originating from de Havilland’s HS‑125 in the early 1960s, evolved through dozens of variants and multiple owners before ending production in 2012. Over 1,670 aircraft were built, praised for ruggedness, spacious cabins, and long‑range capability, while...
Bungie announced that the long‑awaited Marathon revival will launch on March 5 for PS5, Windows and Xbox Series X|S, narrowing the previously vague release window. The game will be sold as a $40 Standard Edition or a $60 Deluxe Edition that adds...
New GAO and NAVAIR reviews expose decades‑long safety gaps in the V‑22 Osprey program, highlighting 34 unresolved risks, eight of them catastrophic, and a surge in serious mishaps during 2023‑2024. The reports show that critical component failures—such as hard‑clutch engagement...
Microsoft is reportedly testing an ad‑supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing non‑subscribers to stream games they already own for limited sessions. The pilot would grant roughly one hour of gameplay per session, funded by short video ads. This approach...
The episode examines the abrupt termination of the Mars Sample Return (MSR) program, focusing on ESA’s Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) and the implications of Daniel Neuenschwander’s declaration that the mission will not continue. It delves into the historical context of...
In this episode Anthony Marco and Nils Peterson examine the Chinese Coast Guard’s escalating gray‑zone incursions around Taiwan’s peripheral islands, especially the recent series of violations at Dongsha Atoll. They explain how these maritime coercion tactics aim to erode ROC...
In this 29‑minute episode, Garry Singh, President of IIRIS Consulting, explains how AI can shift risk management from a reactive to a predictive discipline. He outlines practical steps for leaders to embed machine learning into risk identification, while emphasizing the...
Operation Teardrop was a secret U.S. Navy campaign in early 1945 aimed at intercepting German Type IX U‑boats believed to be equipped with V‑1 rockets targeting New York City. Acting on intelligence from captured spies and Enigma decrypts, the Navy assembled barrier...
The opinion piece argues that U.S. defense planning over‑emphasizes expeditionary warfighting while neglecting the Coast Guard’s crucial role in enforcing sovereignty in the gray zone. The Coast Guard uniquely combines law‑enforcement authority, Title 14/10 flexibility, and continuous maritime presence to counter...
The episode examines the granular details of recent mass layoffs in the video game industry, focusing on a July 2, 2025 Microsoft cut that eliminated 4% of its global workforce, including 81 gaming roles in a single building. By analyzing...
Ukraine has upgraded its 422nd Battalion of Unmanned Systems, known as the “Luftwaffe,” into a full regiment. The new 422nd Regiment now falls under the 17th Army Corps operating along the Zaporizhzhia axis. The unit evolved from a volunteer territorial‑defense...
The Pentagon has invoked a classified national‑security claim to halt work on the Revolution Wind offshore project, yet it refuses to disclose the underlying threat. Federal courts have twice rejected the administration’s stop‑work orders, allowing the $5 billion development to proceed....
Jeppesen ForeFlight announced significant layoffs, citing automation and artificial intelligence as drivers of change. The cuts come months after Boeing divested the two aviation‑software units, which were bought by private‑equity firm Thoma Bravo. CEO Brad Surak emphasized the need to modernize development...
The West Loch disaster on May 21, 1944, erupted when a mortar round aboard LST‑353 detonated, igniting gasoline drums and causing a chain‑reaction explosion that engulfed six landing ships and nearby vessels. Official Navy records list 163 dead and 396...
On January 15, 2026, Colonel Vadym Chernyi was named commander of Ukraine’s 54th Mechanized Brigade. The change follows the dismissal of Colonel Oleksiy Konoval after the rapid loss of Siversk north of Bakhmut in December 2025. Chernyi, a Kherson native, has served since 2013,...
In this episode, Ron Butler, chairman of the Texas Bankers Association and CAO of First Financial Bank, explains why Texas’s economy—large enough to rank eighth globally if it were a country—makes the state a magnet for investment and out‑of‑state bank...
The Indian Ocean has shifted from a peripheral zone to a hotbed of great‑power competition, with the United States, Japan, Australia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the UAE expanding diplomatic and security footprints. China remains the most aggressive actor, operating in...
An opinion piece argues that despite recent U.S. criticism of China over the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the United States and China must deepen cooperation to avoid global crises. It highlights historic joint efforts—from Cold‑War intelligence sharing to...
Pakistan is actively negotiating JF‑17 Thunder sales with multiple countries, including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Sudan, Libya and Azerbaijan. The deals on the table range from a $1 billion Indonesian purchase of 40 jets to a potential $4 billion Saudi package...
In this episode Oliver walks listeners through the five-stage process airlines use to turn a seat concept into a certified, flight‑ready product, drawing on his firsthand experience at Qatar Airways. He explains the Initial Technical Co‑ordination Meeting (ITCM) where stakeholders...
In this episode, hosts Will Richmond and Colin Dixon discuss three major streaming developments: YouTube surpassing the BBC in a key UK viewing metric, the rapid expansion of ad‑supported tiers driven largely by Netflix, and Peacock’s loss of flagship Versant...
United Airlines announced it will convert 56 pending Boeing 787‑9 orders into the larger 787‑10 model. The shift addresses chronic gate shortages and limited air‑traffic‑control capacity at U.S. airports. United has not yet chosen an engine supplier for the aircraft,...
Japan and the Philippines signed the Acquisition and Cross‑Servicing Agreement (ACSA) in Manila, enabling tax‑free exchange of ammunition, fuel, food and other supplies during joint military exercises. The pact builds on the 2024 Reciprocal Access Agreement and comes with a...
The U.S. Senate confirmed Army Lt. Gen. Thomas M. Carden as the 12th vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, making him the first officer to hold the four‑star rank in that position. The FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act elevated...
In this brief episode, ANZ Research analysts discuss the recent 4.9% drop in oil prices, attributing the decline primarily to easing geopolitical tensions with Iran. They explain how reduced risk of supply disruptions has softened market sentiment and led to...
Earth observation (EO) venture funding reached a record $2 billion in 2025, up 15% from 2024 and surpassing the 2023 peak. Over 90% of the capital flowed into acquisition and intelligence segments, while processing finally recorded meaningful investment. Late‑stage rounds exploded...
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will hold its Board of Directors meeting on January 22, 2026, streamed publicly via webcast. The agenda features an amendment to the FDIC’s Guidelines for Appeals of Material Supervisory Determinations, a final rule on official signs...
In this episode of Decouple, the hosts dissect the European Pressurised Reactor (EPR), showing how its over‑engineered safety philosophy—extreme redundancy and conservative margins—clashed with Western construction capacity, supply‑chain readiness, and project‑management culture, leading to massive delays and cost overruns. They...
The Net Assessment team analyzes the surprise U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, debating its strategic merits and implications for Venezuela’s political future. They explore why the operation caught many off guard and what it reveals about the...
The episode examines President Trump's proposal to impose a temporary 10% cap on credit‑card interest rates, exploring the arguments from big banks that such a limit could restrict credit availability and disproportionately affect vulnerable borrowers. It also touches on soaring...
