Building a Quantum Link: The Path to Practical CV-QKD

Researchers are tackling the significant engineering hurdles in constructing a real-world continuous-variable quantum key distribution system for secure communication.

Researchers are tackling the significant engineering hurdles in constructing a real-world continuous-variable quantum key distribution system for secure communication.

Watching anime now, it’s clear how much Dragon Ball shaped so many of the popular action series we enjoy. For almost 40 years, it’s had a massive impact on anime and manga as a whole. Like any series, Dragon Ball uses common themes and ideas you see elsewhere, but it really stands out as a pioneer in establishing those tropes – it did them best, and often first.

PlayStation Plus offers different membership tiers with increasing benefits. The Essential tier gets you free monthly games and online access. Extra adds a library of PS5 and PS4 games to play. The Premium/Deluxe tier includes everything from the other tiers, plus classic games, game trials, and the ability to stream games. All tiers let you play games online with friends, enjoy exclusive discounts, and save your game data in the cloud.

Arise Ragnarok is a Roblox RPG set in a huge fantasy world where skillful combat and smart character building are key. It’s more than just button-mashing – you’ll need to learn complex fighting techniques and carefully plan your character’s growth. To succeed, you’ll have to understand how different character classes work together, create effective skill combinations, and adjust your strategy to defeat tougher enemies as you explore the large game world.

Hideo Kojima’s impact on gaming has continued to grow, especially after the release of Death Stranding in 2019 and its sequel. The first game was a bold experiment, combining slow-paced exploration with unique online features that focused on cooperation rather than competition. Many doubted a game centered around a delivery person would be successful, but Death Stranding received largely positive feedback, won numerous awards, and led to the creation of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach in 2025. This demonstrated that even unusual and unconventional concepts can be both popular and influential.

Embark Studios has shown it pays attention to what players want and isn’t afraid to make changes based on feedback. Past updates to ARC Raiders demonstrate the team actively follows community discussions and responds to suggestions or concerns. For instance, they reduced the price of cosmetic items after players pointed out they were too costly. Now, many fans are hoping the developers will once again take player requests into account and add a popular outfit that’s been highly requested even before the game officially launched worldwide.

Role-playing games, or RPGs, usually let you create your own character. This comes from their history in tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons, which are fun because you get to become a hero and experience an adventure while defining who that hero is.

By 2025, PlayStation Plus had become a leading subscription service. For a long time, Xbox Game Pass was more popular thanks to its lower price and the fact that new games were often available on it from day one. However, Game Pass had a difficult year. In November, the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate—which includes all benefits and day-one access to games—increased from $20 to $30 per month. PlayStation Plus Premium, at $18 a month, and the more affordable PlayStation Plus Extra, at just $15, offered compelling value. In 2025, PlayStation Plus Extra, in particular, provided a lot of content for its $15 monthly price.

Govee is a well-known and trusted brand when it comes to smart lighting. They’re expanding their presence in the UK, with their products now available at many major retailers. I’ve always liked Govee’s products, and I recently got a chance to try out their new Christmas collection.

Naruto and Sasuke are arguably the most iconic ninjas in the Naruto series, and their accomplishments are unparalleled. They’ve consistently faced huge threats together, from villains like Madara Uchiha to more recent enemies such as Momoshiki Otsutsuki and Jigen. Despite their strong partnership, it’s easy to forget they began as rivals and still maintain a competitive, yet friendly, relationship.