Why 52 Cards Is the Perfect Number for Poker—Mathematically

According to a new mathematical discovery, the answer is the traditional 52. In Texas Hold’em poker, players wager on the ...
IEEE

C-Band 350Gb/s 8.52-km Optical Interconnect Enabled by Anti-Resonant Hollow-Core Fiber and PS-PAM16

Abstract: We demonstrate a C-band 350-Gb/s transmission experiment over 8.52-km anti-resonant hollow-core fiber (AR-HCF) benefiting from the lower chromatic dispersion of AR-HCF and high-order ...
The National Interest

Boeing Awarded $2 Billion Contract for B-52 Engine Replacement

The new upgrade package—on top of an existing $2.6 billion contract with UK engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce—will keep the ...
TechRadar

PlayStation in 2025 shows that Sony’s in cruise control, and that’s fine

While Microsoft did what it could to trip over price hikes and Xbox Game Pass changes, PlayStation had a less controversial year. Still, with layoffs across multiple studios tallying over 1,500 in ...
IBTimes UK

PS6 2028 Plans Include Handheld Console, Raising Fears Over Price and Access

The PlayStation Portal just received a game-changing update that eliminates its biggest hurdle! The device now feels like a polished product thanks to a major UI overhaul and huge performance gains. / ...
The Courier-Journal

How much does a Nintendo Switch cost? Playstation 5? See prices

NOTE: Prices reflect those from the retailers on of Dec. 17, 2025. If someone in your life has a game system on their wish list, here's what to know about purchasing them at major retailers. There are ...
The New York Times

52 Places to Go, So Little Time: Where We Went in 2025

Our writers and photographers were on the ground to find out what makes the destinations on our annual list rise above the rest. By Tacey Rychter 52 Places to Go, the Travel section’s annual list of ...