サッカー女子皇后杯 広島と神戸が元日の決勝へ
サッカー女子の日本一を決める皇后杯、全日本選手権は準決勝2試合が行われ、サンフレッチェ広島レジーナとINAC神戸レオネッサが勝って元日の決勝に進みました。
皇后杯の準決勝は京都府亀岡市で2試合が行
サッカー女子の日本一を決める皇后杯、全日本選手権は準決勝2試合が行われ、サンフレッチェ広島レジーナとINAC神戸レオネッサが勝って元日の決勝に進みました。
皇后杯の準決勝は京都府亀岡市で2試合が行…
サッカー女子の日本一を決める皇后杯、全日本選手権は準決勝2試合が行われ、サンフレッチェ広島レジーナとINAC神戸レオネッサが勝って元日の決勝に進みました。
皇后杯の準決勝は京都府亀岡市で2試合が行
サッカー女子の日本一を決める皇后杯、全日本選手権は準決勝2試合が行われ、サンフレッチェ広島レジーナとINAC神戸レオネッサが勝って元日の決勝に進みました。
皇后杯の準決勝は京都府亀岡市で2試合が行…
USB-C has gone from being a nice-to-have feature to a needed outlet these days, but cars haven’t been too quick to keep up. Here’s which ones offer it in 2026.
For a great many years, automakers stuck with old-fashioned USB-A ports that charged phones at glacial speeds, while the rest of the tech world moved onto the faster USB-C standard. So while phones began releasing with chargers that got a 50% charge in under 30 minutes, even $60,000 luxury cars were still offer charging speeds that barely kept pace with battery drain during navigation.
But all that’s changed for the better now, with the introduction of USB-C on the vast majority of new cars on the market today. The standard supports faster charging, and is reversible, so no more taking three attempts to get the cable into the socket. Most importantly, a lot of modern devices now use USB-C, so drivers can finally rid themselves of the cable collection that’s been growing in the center console.
What’s cool to see is how quickly the industry embraced the change, with most major automakers now including USB-C charging ports on even entry level cars. Some OEM’s have gone absolutely overboard, for example, Lincoln’s Navigator can have up to 14 USB-C ports in some trims. So, with all that said, here are some of the car brands that have models with USB-C charging ports.All GM brands
The GM group consists of four main brands today: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac, which we’ve listed progressively, based on their exclusivity and luxury. A great many models from these brands have USB-C ports, including several entry-level ones. Beginning with Chevrolet, which is at the base of the «GM Pyramid», so to speak. The 2026 Tahoe and Suburban both have plenty of USB-C ports, and so do the brand’s lesser models like the Blazer, Trailblazer, Traverse, Equinox, and Trax. Of course, the trucks from Chevy, like the Colorado and Silverado also have USB-C charging ports, and so does the Corvette.
On Buick’s end, every single trim of the Buick Enclave also comes with not just USB-C charging ports in all three rows of seating, but also with wireless charging pads in the front. Moving on to GMC, its models also have USB-C, including the GMC Yukon, Canyon, Acadia, Terrain, and Sierra line of trucks. And finally for the GM Group, we have the top-shelf line from Cadillac, all of which have USB-C ports in them; including the CT-4, CT-5, XT4, XT5, XT6, Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq (which we’ve reviewed the 2025 model of), and of course, the legendary Cadillac Escalade.Basic Stellantis brands
Stellantis, the recently formed public conglomerate owned by Netherlands-based Exor, owns several famous car brands, including entry-level ones, as well as luxury and sports ones. Starting with its everyday consumer brands, we have Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep. Many iconic models from these brands have USB-C charging ports in 2026, so let’s start with Chrysler.
Since 2025 (when it got an infotainment upgrade), the Chrysler Voyager has featured many USB-C ports around the cabin. However, the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica is the more famous model, and it comes with fast-charging USB-C chargers in all three rows of seating. The Dodge Charger has four USB-C ports for 2026, the 2025 Hornet had at least one. The Dodge Challenger has been discontinued for 2026, having been replaced with a four-door Charger.
The 2026 Durango can have up to four USB ports, of which two can be USB-C versions. Coming to Ram, both the 2026 Ram 1500 and 2500 lines have USB-c ports on even the entry-level trims. For Jeep, the 2026 Wrangler and Gladiator (which is based on the Wrangler), both come with USB-C ports too.Luxury Stellantis brands
Sticking with Stellantis, we move on to Alfa Romeo and Maserati. Stellantis owns several other brands overseas, like Fiat and Opel, but these are the last two with notable U.S. presences for our purposes. Maserati offers a number of models in the U.S., but many are really high end, so we’ll focus on the Grecale and the Ghibli, which are the brand’s entry-level SUV and sedan, respectively. Both of these models have USB-C as standard. In 2026, Alfa Romeo only sells three models stateside: the Giulia sedan and the Tonale and Stelvio crossover SUVs.
For 2026, the Tonale gets at least one USB-C port in the center console, as well as in the second row of seats. While we couldn’t confirm whether the 2026 Giulia sedan will get USB-C ports, the 2025 version has multiple, and it’s really unlikely that the brand will axe them for the new model. And finally, coming to the Alfa Romeo car that’s been in the news the most, the 2026 Stelvio is confirmed to come with both USB-A and USB-C ports in the front, while the rear passengers will eschew the USB-A ones, getting only USB-C — but no one’s complaining about that.Volvo and Polestar
The Swedish company everyone knows and loves offers USB-C charging ports in all of its models as standard, even the base-spec variants. To start with, the 2026 Volvo XC90 has two USB-C ports inside what it calls the «tunnel console», which is the storage bin located between the passenger and driver; and two in the center console as well. The smaller Volvo XC60 also can be had with up to four USB-C ports across the front and rear; and it’s the same on the smallest of the bunch, the XC40.
Also, Polestar, which started life as Volvo’s performance division, is now known for making luxury electric versions of Volvo cars. As far as Polestar vehicles go, the Polestar 2, Polestar 3, and Polestar 4 all have four USB-C ports, with two in the center console, and two in the rear. It’s worth mentioning that on the Polestar 4, the right-front USB-C port is not only for charging, but can also be used to transfer data.Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian
Since we’ve now begun to look into electric vehicles, let’s look at the three big EV-only manufacturers in the U.S.: Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian. The best-selling Tesla Model Y has three USB-C ports, two of which are located on the back of the rear-passenger console, and one is on the center console — the same is true for the 2026 Model 3 as well. The 2026 Model S and the Model X each get five ports, four of which are USB-C and fast-charging; while the Cybertruck gets three USB-C ports, each capable of delivering 65 watts of power. For its part, the Lucid Air has USB-C charging ports in both rows, as well as a wireless charging pad for the front occupants.
The upcoming 2026 Lucid Gravity also has two USB-C ports per row, meaning four ports for the five-seater model, and six for the seven-seater model. Coming to Tesla’s biggest competitor, the both the crossover R2 and the large R1S SUV have USB-C charging ports across all rows of seating, while the R1T pickup comes with six ports on its end. The hitherto unreleased 2027 Rivian R3 has also been spied with multiple USB-C ports.Ford and Lincoln
Possibly America’s most iconic brand, Ford has also updated its lineup to include USB-C ports, especially on its bread-and-butter models. The Ford Maverick, the brand’s cheapest truck, comes with two USB ports as standard, though only one is USB-C. Ford Explorer, which is its full-size three-row SUV, has seven USB-C ports for its part. Of course, we can’t talk about Ford and not include the F-150, which has multiple USB-C ports throughout the cab. It used to be the bestselling car in America until it lost that title recently to a Japanese vehicle.
Lincoln, Ford’s luxury division, has also upped its USB-C game in recent years, though it may have gone a bit overboard. For instance, both the 2026 Lincoln Navigator and the 2026 Aviator can come with up to 14 USB-C ports located around the vehicle. Other models also have a number of USB-C charging ports, like the Nautilus, which has standard wireless charging pads and USB-C ports in each row. The 2026 Corsair sedan comes with at least four USB-C ports as well, and that’s on the base trim.JLR (without the J, for now)
Here, JLR stands for the Tata-Group-owned Jaguar-Land Rover conglomerate. Jaguar is currently not selling any vehicles anywhere, having initiated a production pause following its rebrand. However, Land Rover and its luxury subdivision of Range Rover continue to hold strong in the U.S. market, with its SUV-only lineup. On the Land Rover end of things, let’s start with the Defender, which is the flagship offering from the brand. For 2026, it offers USB-C charging ports across all three rows of seating; which should logically mean that SUVs without the third row of seats also have second-passenger USB-C ports.
Both the Discovery and Discovery Sport also have USB-C ports in all rows of seating, while the regular Range Rover, as well as the Evoque, Sport, and Velar all have several ports on their end. Where there are any special versions (like the discontinued SVR or current SV), expect those to have the same number as the model they are based on.BMW, Mercedes, and Audi
The German trifecta of luxury car manufacturers all have USB-C ports in their models, as one would expect when buying into this segment. BMW’s M2, M3, M4, and M5 all have USB-C ports in the cabin, and so do its X3, X5, and X6 SUVs as well. The flagship BMW SUV, the X7, has no less than six USB-C ports for 2026.
Moving on to the Stuttgart-housed Mercedes group, virtually every model it offers in 2026 comes with USB-C, including the CLA, GLA, GLC, GLB, GLE, EQS, GLS, the E-classes, C-classes, and of course, its S-Class. Coming to Audi, which probably has the widest lineup of the trio of brands, its A-series cars all have multiple USB-C ports inside, including the A3, A5, A6, and A8 sedans. Its SUVs also feature USB-C charging ports, including the entire Q-series range from the Q3 to the Q8, as well as the S and RS-versions of those SUVs.Honda, Nissan, and Toyota
These are among the cars that we’d be most likely to see on our roads, as they are very, very popular with consumers. Each of these brands makes too many models to cover in-depth, so we’ll be focusing on their best-selling ones. Starting with Honda, it put two USB-C ports alongside a wireless charger in its 2026 Civic, and at least one USB-C port in the CR-V, but more for anything above the base LX trim. On the Civic, the USB-C ports only came as standard from 2025.
Moving on to Nissan, the Rogue gets two USB-C ports in 2026, while the recently refreshed flagship SUV, the Armada, can have up to eight dotted throughout the cabin.
Finally, the current king of reliability, Toyota also puts USB-C charging ports in many of its models. The Corolla gets four ports, the Sienna gets them in all rows, and the Prius comes with six USB-C ports in 2026. One of the brand’s most popular offerings, the RAV4 has five ports, while the Camry comes with three USB-C ports for its part.Mazda, Subaru, and Mitsubishi
Moving on, we have another Japanese trio of popular consumer car brands: Mazda, Subaru, and Mitsubishi. Let’s begin with Mazda, which includes USB-C charging ports across its range, which consists of the CX-5, CX-30, CX-50, CX-70, and CX-90 SUVs, the Mazda 3 hatchback, and the Mazda 3 sedan. This would also apply to the PHEV versions of any of the SUVs that we just mentioned. Next, Subaru also features USB-C ports in its models. The flagship Forester SUV has USB-C ports in both the front and the rear, and they are illuminated for use at night. Other models that have USB-C are the Crosstrek, Ascent, Outback, Impreza, WRX, and for the discontinued-after-2025 Legacy.
And now we come to Mitsubishi, which is a crossover-only brand in the U.S. at the moment. It sells only two models in the States, the Outlander and the Eclipse Cross, and both have several USB-C ports across all rows of seating.Acura, Infiniti, and Lexus
Each of these three companies is actually the luxury division of a regular Japanese car brand. For instance, Acura is owned by Honda, Infiniti is Nissan, and Lexus is Toyota. To start with, let’s look at Acura, which give us USB-C charging ports in the Integra, ADX, RDX, TLX, and MDX — which is its entire lineup.
Next, for Infiniti, the QX50, QX55, QX60, and QX80 are all pretty well-known models, and all of them come with a number of USB ports in the car for both front and rear passengers.
Lastly, we have Lexus, and one can expect its entire lineup in 2026 to have USB-C charging ports. To put the spotlight on a few distinct models, the RX350, NX350, IS350, and the top-of-the-line LX700h all have several USB-C charging ports located around the vehicle. Many people (incorrectly) believe that Lexus is an acronym for «Luxury Exports to the United States», but in reality, it’s just the Latin word «luxus», French «luxe» and the Greek «lexicon» combined.Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia
Next, we move from Japan to South Korea, which has some heavy-hitting car brands of its own. We begin with Hyundai, which offers dual USB-ports in the front on the entry-level Ioniq 6 and Elantra models. Being a slightly more luxurious option, the 2026 Hyundai Sonata has USB-C ports in both rows of seating. Other Hyundai vehicles that have USB-C ports are the Kona, Palisade, Santa Fe, Tucson, Ioniq 9, and Santa Cruz. The luxury division of Hyundai, called Genesis, also offers USB-C charging ports across its own range, which consists of the G70, G80, and G90 sedans, and the GV60, GV70, and GV80 crossover SUVs, the last of which has no less than four USB-C ports as standard on all models.
Lastly for South Korea, we have Kia — which many people don’t know is also owned by Hyundai. The brand offers USB-C chargers as standard across its entire lineup, which consists of the K4 and K5 sedans, along with the Seltos, Sportage, Telluride, Carnival and Sorento SUVs/MPVs. A quirk of the 2025 Telluride used to be that though it had both USB-A and USB-C in the front, only the USB-A connection could be used to project the phone onto the infotainment screen. It’s unclear whether this will be true of the upcoming 2027 generation Telluride.Rolls-Royce, Mini Cooper, and Bentley
You might be surprised that we’ve included Mini with the likes of Rolls-Royce and Bentley, but that’s only because both Rolls-Royce and Mini are now under the stewardship of the BMW Group. That, and there was no other place where it fit. Anyway, for 2026, Mini has USB-C ports on all of its major offerings here in the U.S., which include the Countryman, two-door Cooper, and four-door Cooper. Coming to the land-yacht manufacturer of Bentley, it also has USB-C charging ports as standard on its entire luxury range comprising the Continental four-door and coupes, and also on the Bentayga SUV.
As far as Rolls-Royce goes, there are USB-C charging ports on the flagship Phantom and entry-level Ghost Series II limousines, on the second-generation Cullinan, as well as on its first EV, the Spectre. Several older models that have now been discontinued, like the first-generation Ghost and Cullinan, also had USB-C charging ports.Exotic Brands
Even the foreign import brands who care a lot about removing unnecessary features include USB-C ports on their models these days. Starting with Porsche, arguably the most mass-market of the lot, it offers USB-C charging ports on its entire 2026 range. This encompasses the Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, Taycan, Cayman, and 911, and all of their sub-models, seemingly. Even the hardcore models like the track-focused 911 GT3 and GT3 RS also feature USB-C ports as standard.
McLaren also offers USB-C ports across almost its entire current range as standard, which includes the entry-level McLaren Artura, and the 750S, along with its flagship W1. Only the 2026 McLaren GTS appears to lack USB-C ports, though it does have one USB-A port.
As far as other brands go, Lamborghini has USB-C ports on the Revuelto and Urus, and Ferrari offers them on the F80, Purosangue, and the 12Cilindri. Even Aston-Martin offers the ports on the Vantage and DBX.The Hypercars
Even with the brands who think that the added weight of regular wheels would be a sin (The Koenigsegg Jesko’s wheels weigh only 13 pounds in front) include USB-C ports. To begin with, the Koenigsegg Jesko actually does a lot better than most of the cars on this list, with three USB-C ports in its console — but then again, this should be granted, given that it costs several million dollars.
We know that some Pagani models also support Android Auto via USB-C, like the Utopia. This is to be expected since Pagani has been making just four cars (the Zonda, Huayra, Imola and Utopia), some of which have been in production for decades, so they obviously won’t have USB-C, especially the older ones. We weren’t able to confirm whether or not any Bugatti models come with USB-C ports, or any USB ports, really. Of course, it’s worth mentioning that at this level of exclusivity, if a customer says they want USB-C, they’ll be getting USB-C ports.
2025 has been a banner year for singer-songwriter Maggie Rose. In November, she earned her second Grammy nomination.
Next week, Rose, who lives in Nashville with her husband and their son Graham, will be coming home for her annual Christmas concerts at the Bethesda Theater in Maryland on Dec. 19 and 20. The show will feature holiday favorites plus songs from Rose’s growing catalog of southern soul, country and Americana.
After wrapping up a video shoot in Nashville this week, Rose talked to WTOP by phone about what playing her favorite hometown venue means to her.
“I got engaged on that stage to my husband, Austin. This has become a tradition now around the holidays that we can really look forward to, and it’s a different tone than the rest of my shows throughout the year, because we dedicate a pretty significant portion of our set to just some of the classic Christmas songs that are so nostalgic and make you prime for the holiday season,” she said.
As a teenager growing up in Potomac, Rose sang in a Bruce Springsteen cover band. She attended Georgetown Visitation Preperatory School then Clemson University. After a couple years at Clemson, she moved to Nashville to pursue her dream of becoming a recording artist. Eighteen years later, Rose has performed at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry almost 125 times.
In 2024, Rose decided to step things up with her music, striving for a bigger sound. The plan worked.
Her album, “No One Gets Out Alive,” generated acclaim from critics and fans alike and garnered her first Grammy nomination in the Americana Album category.
“I think with that album, I wanted to swing for the fences,” Rose said. “Some songs have a 64-piece orchestra on it and really make it as big as we wanted it to be and it’s cinematic and kind of overwhelming.”
Her second Grammy nomination came for “Poison in My Well,” a collaboration with Grace Potter, in the Best Americana Performance category. News of the nomination caught Rose off guard.
“I was performing on a cruise ship, when I found out,” she said. “We didn’t have the best service on our cellphones. So, I got a text from my friend who’s in the industry, and I was like, well, we can’t unring that bell. So, I want to make very sure that this is the case before I tell my friends and family. We were just stunned by it.”
Rose says she is honored just to be nominated — as the famous cliche goes — but doesn’t shy away from saying she really wants to bring home the trophy this time.
“If you’re in music, you can be as nonchalant about it as you want, but I think everyone dreams of being able to take home a Grammy, especially after working hard for as many years as I have, and also the fact that it’s a collaboration with Grace Potter, and the way it came together so organically, would make it just that much more special,” Rose said.
“We weren’t expecting the nomination, but I really love that song, and it’s sort of strong showing of female comradery, something I’m proud of. And on the heels of a really big year too,” she added.
And what better way to cap off such a memorable year than with two hometown shows.
“You just kind of feel that welcoming energy,” Rose said. “But also, there is something slightly nerve wracking about knowing that you’re performing for a bunch of friends and family, it just is a different kind of presence that you feel it’s a good thing, but it’s such an intimate thing to perform for people that already know you well, and also it’s a privilege and special.”
Limited tickets Maggie Rose’s Dec. 19 and 20 shows are available online.
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Nach einem Anschlag auf eine Feier zum jüdischen Lichterfest in Sydney sterben mehrere Menschen. Israels Premierminister Benjamin Netanjahu erhebt nun schwere Vorwürfe gegen die australische Regierung. Laut Netanjahu gießt der australische Präsident «Öl ins antisemitische Feuer».
Nach einem Anschlag auf eine Feier zum jüdischen Lichterfest in Sydney sterben mehrere Menschen. Israels Premierminister Benjamin Netanjahu erhebt nun schwere Vorwürfe gegen die australische Regierung. Laut Netanjahu gießt der australische Präsident «Öl ins antisemitische Feuer».
Nach dem blutigen Anschlag in Sydney hat der israelische Ministerpräsident Benjamin Netanjahu Australien vorgeworfen, es habe nicht entschlossen gegen Antisemitismus gekämpft. Netanjahu sagte in einer Mitteilung, er habe Australiens Premierminister Anthony Albanese schon vor vier Monaten in einem Brief gewarnt, «dass die Politik der australischen Regierung Antisemitismus in Australien fördert und ermutigt».
Australien und andere führende Staaten hatten in diesem Jahr unter dem Eindruck des verheerenden Gaza-Kriegs einen Staat Palästina formell anerkannt. Netanjahu warf Albanese vor, damit «Öl ins antisemitische Feuer» gegossen zu haben. Die Anerkennung belohne Hamas-Terroristen. Sie bestärke «jene, die australische Juden bedrohen, und ermutigt den Judenhass, der nun in Ihren Straßen umgeht».
Der israelische Regierungschef schrieb, Antisemitismus sei ein Krebs. «Sie haben nichts getan, um die Krebszellen einzudämmen, die in Ihrem Land wuchsen, Sie haben nicht gehandelt», warf er Albanese vor. «Sie haben die Krankheit sich ausbreiten lassen — und das Ergebnis sind die schrecklichen Angriffe auf Juden, die wir heute gesehen haben.»
Netanjahu lobte dagegen das Handeln eines Passanten, der einen der Schützen entwaffnete, «wie sich herausstellte, eines mutigen muslimischen Mannes». Er rief Australien zum Durchgreifen gegen Antisemitismus auf. Israel erwarte dies von jeder Regierung im Westen. «Denn die Krankheit breitet sich aus, und sie wird auch Sie erfassen.»
Bei dem Angriff auf eine Feier zum Lichterfest Chanukka am Bondi Beach in Sydney sind mindestens zwölf Menschen getötet und fast 30 weitere verletzt worden. Unter den Toten soll sich dem Außenministerium zufolge ein israelischer Staatsbürger befinden. Netanjahu bezeichnete den Anschlag als «kaltblütigen Mord». Australische Behörden und die Polizei sprachen von einem Terroranschlag. Ein mutmaßlicher Schütze wurde getötet, ein weiterer befindet sich in kritischem Zustand.
Die scharfe Kritik Netanjahus folgt auf ähnliche Äußerungen seines Außenministers Gideon Saar. Dieser hatte erklärt, der Anschlag sei das Ergebnis der «antisemitischen Ausschreitungen auf den Straßen Australiens». Seit Beginn des Gaza-Krieges im Oktober 2023 hat es in Australien eine Reihe antisemitischer Angriffe auf Synagogen, Gebäude und Autos gegeben. Der australische Premierminister Anthony Albanese hatte den Angriff als «gezielten Angriff auf jüdische Australier» verurteilt.
Netanjahus Kriegsführung mit Zehntausenden Toten in Gaza, darunter auch viele Zivilisten, wurde international mit wenigen Ausnahmen scharf kritisiert. Zuvor hatte die islamistische Hamas am 7. Oktober 2023 durch einen verheerenden Terroranschlag in Israel mit rund 1.200 Toten den Krieg ausgelöst.
Quelle: ntv.de, mwa/dpa/rts
Only a few of the papers are heretical.
The second annual Warhammer Conference took place in September—two whole days of academic talks about Warhammer 40,000 as a model of social power relations in Western societies since the 19th century and the terror of androgyny with particular reference to xenos species at the University of Heidelberg in Germany.
I’m still working my way through the presentations uploaded to YouTube this year and being delighted by all the playful seriousness and serious playfulness is on display. There’s nothing quite like people with impressive degrees getting into the minutiae of fictional universes created to help sell toy soldiers.
The Warhammer Conference is an independent event organized by a group of academics who were sick of having their abstracts rejected by more general conferences, and decided to create a place where Warhammer was the only topic. When I asked Dr Nikolas Matovinovic about it (he presented The Fault in Our Star Children: Genestealer Cults and the Interdependence of Lore, Hobby, and Gameplay in Warhammer 40,000 remotely this year), he said, «This is one of the more diverse and interdisciplinary conferences I have ever attended.»
That broadness of approach is combined with an understanding the audience will also be broader than the average conference. As Matovinovic put it, «it’s always interesting to step outside one’s comfort zone and I think it makes the papers themselves more approachable for a non-academic audience as the presenters can’t fall back on the assumed training of the audience as much as they could in their own fields.»
As someone who bounced off academia so hard there was an audible «ding», I’m glad the papers have that little bit of extra approachability. The presenters are still scholars, but they’re often scholars of cultural studies and history with a modern edge, and even a dropout like me can keep up with most of what they say.
Matovinovic is a screen studies researcher, «which means I focus on the cultural significance of films, TV, streaming, and videogames. My PhD research was on the films of the American director and musician John Carpenter and I’m working on publishing that research as a book sometime in the next two years. Specifically, my research focuses on fantasy and science fiction as an expression of public thoughts and feelings about environmental systems and crises. My most recent research project looked at the videogame series Splatoon and how it fits into other representations of squids in media.»
While some of the Warhammer Conference is recorded live in Heidelberg and uploaded to YouTube, many of the talks are presented remotely, as Matovinovic’s was. «Of course, attending in-person affords more opportunities to socialise and network», he says, «but online conferences have been one of the better legacies of the pandemic as they allow researchers to present their work who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to travel.»
While the Imperium of Man in the 41st millennium may not be a broad church, it’s wonderful to see the world of Warhammer-adjacent academia is. Whether your interest veers toward The (Green) Stuff Games Are Made of: Towards a Media Ecology of Warhammer 40,000 or Masse und Macht und Waaagh: Orks through Canetti’s Crowds and Power, then the Warhammer Conference YouTube channel has you covered.
You can also read some of the articles and conference papers by Dr Nikolas Matovinovic (PhD, BA (Hons), BSc) on his website.
Switch is generally perceived as a natural evolution of the Wii U GamePad, and now someone has created the missing link.
There is certainly no shortage of talented video game modders who create technological magic and demonstrate a level of creativity that should put larger companies to shame. Today, we have a fine example of this from modder Kouzex, who has built on the idea that the Switch is a natural evolution of the Wii U.
He has managed to fit a fully functional Switch into a Wii U GamePad, making sure that it works with all games (digital, not physical), is not noticeably altered, and has functioning buttons. Kouzex chose to work with a Switch Lite, which does not rely on detachable Joy-Cons, which he managed to fit in nicely after a lot of tinkering and fixing.
This is what he says about his creation:
«This turned out amazing. I think it looks barely modified and definitely fits within what I would call a sleeper build. The printed frame and larger bezels aren’t too noticeable, and I think it would trick most people, if they even know what a Wii U is in the first place. Literally every button on the Gamepad corresponds to a button on the Switch. Everything is mapped one to one other than the TV button, which is capture.»
The reason Kouzex took on the project is that many people have said they prefer the ergonomics of the Wii U GamePad over the Switch, and he is so pleased with his result that he says the device «is definitely coming with me the next time I’m on a plane.»
Check out the video below for a walkthrough of the process and a look at the finished result. Would you have liked to have a Switch (or maybe even better, a Switch 2?) that looked like a Wii U GamePad?
And it will be released in 2027, with the remake of Resident Evil Zero dropping in 2028, perhaps to a new generation consoles.
It may have been poor timing considering all the news from The Game Awards, but just hours before the show started, an Xbox executive revealed that there will be an Xbox event at the end of January, where we will get to see both Fable and Forza Horizon 6, among other things.
Someone who obviously likes Resident Evil very much took to social media to ask the renowned Capcom insider DuskGolem if this Xbox event could be the place where Capcom will present the long-rumored (but never officially announced) Resident Evil — Code: Veronica Remake.
DuskGolem responded to this, writing that Capcom will definitely not be announcing any new games in the series that would draw attention away from Resident Evil Requiem just one month before its premiere. However, he added that it will still be announced next year, where we suspect the Summer Game Fest events in June, Gamescom in August, Tokyo Game Show in September, and The Game Awards in December are the most likely candidates:
«What I’ve heard is Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake should be announced next year, and release in 2027, then Zero Remake releasing the following year in 2028. I’ll keep you posted if I hear differently.»
In short, it sounds like the Resident Evil Zero remake is also alive and well, and perhaps optimized for next-generation consoles, as most analysts seem to agree that both the PlayStation 6 and Xbox Next (or whatever it will be called) will be launched then.
Na plaży Bondi w Sydney doszło do ataku terrorystycznego. Dwóch uzbrojonych mężczyzn otworzyło ogień. W czasie niedzielnego Kongresu Krajowego Lewicy, Włodzimierz Czarzasty został wybrany na stanowisko.
Na plaży Bondi w Sydney doszło do ataku terrorystycznego. Dwóch uzbrojonych mężczyzn otworzyło ogień. W czasie niedzielnego Kongresu Krajowego Lewicy, Włodzimierz Czarzasty został wybrany na stanowisko przewodniczącego ugrupowania. Zapowiedział, że będzie «walczył z Karolem Nawrockim». Prezydent Ukrainy Wołodymyr Zełenski poinformował, że planuje wizytę w Polsce 19 grudnia. Zobacz, co jeszcze wydarzyło się w niedzielę.
DeWalt announced at the 2025 Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, that it’s launching a new backpack leaf blower, new landscaping stick tools, and more for 2026.
DeWalt is often counted as one of the best major power tool brands on the market. The company has built an impressive reputation for both build quality and performance, while also offering a wide range of pro-grade tools for everything from woodworking to automotive repair to landscaping, and there are new black and yellow products coming out every year.
2025 saw the addition of a new 20V Max XR ½-inch Brushless Hammer Drill/Driver, a 20V Max 15° Coil Roofing Nailer Kit, a 20V Max XR Brushless 4-1/2 – 5-inch Small Angle Grinder, a 60V Max Brushless 7-¼-inch Circular Saw, and even more new accessories, hand tools, gear, and equipment. There are tons of great options for new DeWalt tools to add to your kit in 2025, but fans of the brand might be curious what DeWalt has in store for 2026. DeWalt has made a few announcements at trade shows and other industry events–particularly during the 2025 Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky.
This is certainly not a comprehensive list of all the tools that the company will be launching in the coming year, but it does give you a peek at a few of the exciting products that DeWalt has in store. It looks as if there are going to be some big expansions in the outdoor power equipment category. There have also been some suggestions that the new DeWalt PowerShift system for concrete and construction heavy power equipment and accessories will continue to roll out, though no new models have been officially announced as of this writing.New landscaping stick tools
During the 2025 Equip Expo, DeWalt’s Director of Professional Dealer Sales, Aaron Griffith, outlined (via YouTube) several of the outdoor battery-powered products that would be coming in 2026. He explained that the company had three stick tools that had been part of the previous lineup that will continue being sold: a string trimmer, a clearing saw, and a brush cutter. Griffith claimed that these three battery-powered tools were able to generate power that would be equivalent to a 36 cc gas-powered engine.
These are going to remain the high-end options, but DeWalt is releasing three new battery-powered models in 2026 with brand new motors in them, which include a string trimmer, a straight edger, and a curve-shaft edger. Griffith claims that all three of these new tools will be powered by an electric engine that promises to provide performance that is the equivalent of what you can expect from a 28 cc gas-powered motor.
While not as powerful as the previously mentioned tools, these new options should still offer performance equivalent to the median range of the average gas-powered trimmer, providing power in the field, with less fumes, weight, and maintenance requirements. The addition of the edgers expands the line’s range of utility, and the different-sized string trimmers may also come at varying price points, giving shoppers options.New backpack blower
DeWalt has a pretty extensive catalog of power tools, so it’s rare for the company to come out with something that it doesn’t already make. One of the big new additions that has fans excited is DeWalt’s new Backpack Blower. DeWalt has offered a few handheld battery-powered blowers over the past few years, but the selection and range of power outputs have been fairly limited until now.
Griffith pointed out the new DeWalt Backpack Blower that will be coming out for 2026 during his showcase as well. He stated that this new model will be able to generate up to 850 CFM. That’s a significant increase over DeWalt’s previous strongest leaf blower and nearly double the volume of air movement that you could get from the standard handheld version. This 850 CFM travels at speeds up to 160 mph. The tool also has three performance modes: Eco, Performance, and Turbo. Within these modes, power is controlled with a locking variable speed trigger.
The fact that DeWalt’s adding a backpack blower to its lineup also provides a more high-end option for professional landscapers and other people in the trades who want a tool that can cover a lot of ground without having to carry all the weight in their hands. While Griffith stated that this was intended for a 2026 launch in his showcase, it appears that some variations of the model are already available on the DeWalt website, having launched just weeks before the new year.New hedge trimmers
A few other pieces of outdoor power equipment were announced as well, including a pair of hedge trimmers. Griffith mentioned that there would be two new hedge trimmer models coming out in 2026: a fixed hedge trimmer and an articulating hedge trimmer. Not much information was provided about these at the time of filming, but new listings have appeared on the DeWalt page for these tools that report the specs.
Both of them are part of the 60V Max system, meaning that they will be getting a tremendous amount of battery power. Both also have a 22-inch blade length with a 1.25-inch cut capacity thanks to their dual-edge hardened blades, variable speed triggers, an LED display, and promise the ability to cut at a rate of 4,500 strokes per minute.
There are some differences between them, however. The fixed head pole hedge trimmer has a total reach of 78 inches, while the articulating trimmer can reach a full 92 inches. But of course, the biggest difference is that the articulating trimmer. well. articulates. The head can be set at any one of seven different positions for navigating awkward spaces and more precisely shaping foliage.A new, lighter hand chainsaw
The last piece of power equipment to get pointed out was a new top-handled hand chainsaw. DeWalt already has a few battery-powered handheld chainsaws in its lineup, but Griffith specifically pointed out that this one would be smaller and lighter, while still boasting a 12-inch bar.
Much like with the backpack blower, Griffith stated that this was intended as a 2026 launch, but it seems that this tool managed to hit some stores a bit early. The 60V Max 12-inch Brushless Cordless Compact Top Handle Chainsaw with Tool Connect already has a live listing on the DeWalt website, which provides a few more details about the specs and performance that you might be able to expect from it.
This chainsaw promises to produce up to 3.42 horsepower, allowing its chain to cut at a speed of 23.6 m/s. According to DeWalt’s product description, this allows the tool to cut «through a 10-in. diameter maple log in as fast as 6.8 seconds.» So, this small but mighty chainsaw, powered by the 60V battery systems, can work in tight spaces without excessive fatigue on the part of the user and without sacrificing power. It also boasts an ergonomic design, an adjustable oiler, a D-ring harness attachment point, tooled tensioning, an inertia chain brake, metal bucking spikes, and an LED dashboard.New Power Manager mass charging solution
One of the last things that Griffith mentioned in his presentation was an exciting new solution for mass charging power tool battery packs that would be coming out in 2026. He referred to it as a Mass Power Manager. At a glance, this might look like a simple six-outlet power strip, even if it’s quite large and appears to have been designed for heavy-duty applications, but there’s a bit more to it than that. This product is specifically designed for DeWalt users who have a significant number of batteries that they want to be able to charge overnight.
Griffith explains that battery chargers that are plugged directly into the wall or a power strip might draw too much power all at once and could potentially blow a breaker. This isn’t usually a problem for most home users who only go through two or three batteries a day at the most, but those who own businesses that go through dozens of batteries a day might require a different solution. The Power Manager has a built-in regulator that can be plugged into a single outlet and restricts the flow of electricity that runs to the chargers, keeping it at a reasonable threshold.
With six outlets on the Power Manager, and each outlet being able to host one of DeWalt’s 4-port battery chargers, this provides a safe way for you to charge up to 24 batteries using a single wall outlet. This lower electricity regulation likely means that batteries will charge slower than they would without the Power Manager, but it’s a great way to slowly and safely charge them overnight.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen was seen vomiting on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of Buffalo’s 35–31 comeback victory over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Josh Allen put his blood, sweat, tears, and more into Sunday’s win.
The Bills quarterback was seen vomiting on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of Buffalo’s 35–31 comeback victory over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
“It basically happens every game,” Allen told reporters after the game, describing what has long been considered an unfortunate pre-game ritual.
“If I don’t get enough out pregame… It just happens.”
CBS cameras caught the reigning MVP, draped in a blue sideline cape coat, tossing cookies after New England’s Trey’Von Henderson erupted for a 65-yard, go-ahead touchdown run that put the Pats up three with just over nine minutes to go.
But the Bills punched right back, retaking the lead with an 11-yard rush from James Cook — and cementing the final score with an extra point from Matt Prater.
Allen, 29, spurred the valiant comeback effort after Buffalo trudged into the tunnel facing a steep 24–7 deficit at intermission.
The Bills erupted for 28 points in the second half, with the former Wyoming standout finishing his night 19 of 28 passing for 193 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions.
It marked Buffalo’s third double-digit comeback of the season, with the Bills rallying from a 15-point, fourth-quarter deficit against the Ravens in the season opener and clawing out of a 10-point hole against the Bengals just last week — with Allen playing a starring role in both efforts.
With their third consecutive win, the Bills (10–4) avenged their Week 5 loss to the Patriots (11–3) and snapped their 10-game winning streak.
Buffalo also moved within one game of New England in the AFC East standings with just three weeks to go. It added to the happy time for Allen, who is expecting his first child with wife Hailee Steinfeld.
The Bills continue their road trip against the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 21.