Beyond Bandwidth: Rethinking Modulation for Energy-Efficient Communication
![The study demonstrates that shaping and optimization-based modulation schemes, specifically with a parameter setting of [latex]M=16[/latex], allow for nuanced control over a system’s behavior, suggesting that complex outcomes can be achieved by carefully calibrating these fundamental parameters.](https://arxiv.org/html/2601.15004v1/Figure_02_Constellations_Part2.png)
Optimizing modulation schemes for power consumption, alongside traditional metrics, is becoming increasingly critical for the future of wireless networks.
XRP’s Secret Path to 2029: AI, Trump, and Chaos
Google’s Gemini AI, that paragon of logical brilliance, predicts XRP’s ascent with the certainty of a man who’s never lost a bet. One might ask: How does it know? Does it commune with the spirits of Wall Street? Or does it simply echo the delusions of its makers, who, like all humans, crave a narrative where chaos makes sense?
RPGs With Deepest Stories
I’ve always loved RPGs because they just do so much more than other games. Things like being able to really shape the story and create a character that’s totally your own are amazing. Honestly, they offer a level of freedom and depth that even the most story-focused adventure games can’t match. It’s like they give you so much more to play with!
Mike Novogratz: Bitcoin’s Next Move Could Make You Cry (or Rich)
The man who once counted rubles in a Soviet breadline now commands a digital empire, Galaxy Digital, where he tells Anthony Scaramucci, “Tariffs and wars? Just noise. Crypto’s dancing to a different beat.”
Shatterproof Data: Coding for Resilience Against Fragmentation and Loss
![A procedure designed to minimize breaks in data comparison-initially requiring 12 breaks-can be optimized through targeted merging of substrings, progressively reducing the break count to 6 by accepting a corresponding increase in omitted bits, with the most efficient merges achieved by prioritizing the shortest substrings-such as [latex]c_3[/latex], [latex]c_5[/latex], and [latex]c_2[/latex]-to balance computational cost and data loss.](https://arxiv.org/html/2601.14623v1/x4.png)
A new coding scheme offers robust data recovery even when information is broken into arbitrary pieces and some are irretrievably lost.
Open-World Games Where The Player Is Feared by Everyone
Many open-world games make you feel powerful, letting you strike fear into enemies simply by appearing. This can be through your character’s history, reputation, incredible abilities, or other unique qualities. We’re taking a look at open-world games where the main character is genuinely feared, and exploring how that fear impacts the gameplay and makes each title stand out.
Minecraft Player Designs Their Own Baby Ender Dragon Mob
Mojang quickly kicked off 2026 by announcing fresh content for their next game update. A major highlight is a complete redesign of baby animals – including wolf pups, kittens, piglets, calves, chicks, ocelots, lambs, and rabbits – to make them even cuter and more unique. Previously, baby versions were simply smaller copies of adults with oversized heads. This update gives each baby animal a brand new look. The update also includes new baby versions of rideable creatures. Unsurprisingly, Minecraft players are already loving the adorable redesigns, and many are hoping to see baby versions of even more in-game creatures!
Future-Proofing Encryption: A Hybrid Approach to Quantum Security
A new implementation combines post-quantum cryptography with established symmetric encryption to deliver secure communication in the age of quantum computing.
Great Games With Nonsensical Stories
Some games have incredibly creative stories, but those stories can be confusing or illogical. Even so, these games can still be really enjoyable. Players might need to look up extra information—like articles or videos—to fully grasp what’s going on, but that doesn’t make the games any less fun.
New LEGO Batman Game Will Be Missing a Major Feature at Launch
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a new direction for LEGO games. Unlike previous titles with huge rosters, this game focuses on just seven characters from the Batman world. The combat system seems to take cues from the popular Batman: Arkham series, offering a simplified, action-packed experience for younger players. With designs pulled straight from Batman comics and movies, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight aims to be a celebration of everything fans love about the Batman universe.