Smart Networks for Offshore Wind: AI-Powered Self-Healing
![The performance of a software-defined industrial IIoT-Edge network experiences predictable fluctuation-a natural decay-over time $ [0,t)$, demonstrating that even resilient systems are subject to inevitable performance shifts when subjected to disruption, a phenomenon meticulously characterized in prior work [madni2020constructing].](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.14297v1/Images/Fig1.png)
A new framework leverages deep reinforcement learning to autonomously manage network resources and thermal issues in critical industrial IoT deployments.
![The performance of a software-defined industrial IIoT-Edge network experiences predictable fluctuation-a natural decay-over time $ [0,t)$, demonstrating that even resilient systems are subject to inevitable performance shifts when subjected to disruption, a phenomenon meticulously characterized in prior work [madni2020constructing].](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.14297v1/Images/Fig1.png)
A new framework leverages deep reinforcement learning to autonomously manage network resources and thermal issues in critical industrial IoT deployments.
Key Musings:
Pro-crypto Waller, whom our commander-in-chief originally appointed to the Fed choir in 2020, has been waving his baton like a charm, conducting a symphony of rate cuts that could make even Furiosa jealous. If he steps into the conductor’s seat when Jerome “Pow-who?” Powell exits in May 2026, Wall Street economists might just start dancing conga lines. 🕺💃 He’s got the support of all the boffins for his consistent serenades about rates – cue the standing ovation!
Following the SEC’s sudden decision to drop its investigation (a move that makes as much sense as my dog eating the wrapping paper), Kulechov declared 2025 Aave’s “most successful year.” Let’s just assume that means they finally mastered the art of not getting sued. Now, they’re setting their sights on 2026 with three pillars: V4, Horizon, and an app that might actually work. Spoiler: It’s called “the future,” and it involves things like cross-chain liquidity and real-world assets. Who knew?
Russia, ever the romantic when it comes to financial monotony, has reaffirmed its devotion to the ruble-its one true currency-while dismissing digital assets as mere playthings for speculative dabblers. Anatoly Aksakov, a man whose enthusiasm for central banking could make a funeral seem lively, insisted that cryptocurrencies will never be granted the honor of being called “money” on Russian soil. Instead, they shall remain confined to the gilded cage of “investment tools,” much to the delight of those who still believe in fax machines and gold-backed economies.
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The new Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is shaping up nicely with several improvements and features. Capcom has been sharing details at TGS 2025, including a recent look at the quality-of-life changes. You can see that showcase here. While it was briefly taken down, a post from PlayStation UK suggests a release date announcement is coming soon. Gematsu first alerted us to this! Check out the latest trailer for the collection below.
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Update 7.4 introduces new story missions, a new dungeon to explore, improvements to the user interface, a revamped glamour system, and other exciting additions. Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and PC. You can find James’ review of the game here, along with his thoughts on Patch 7.1, the Chaotic Alliance Raid, the Futures Rewritten Ultimate raid, and Patch 7.25.
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Domination, the latest installment in the dark fantasy strategy RPG series Disciples, will be released on February 12, 2026. It’s a sequel to Disciples: Liberation, which came out in 2021, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam). Originally announced in August 2025, players can now prepare for its launch.

Quantum computing-the tech world’s bogeyman-has been lurking in the shadows, threatening to expose all our crypto secrets. 🕵️♂️ Imagine your private keys being snatched like a forgotten password to your ex’s Instagram. Yikes! Banks? Pfft, they’re already upgrading their encryption faster than I switch boyfriends. But Bitcoin? Oh, honey, it’s still in its “I’m fine, I don’t need help” phase. 😬

The US Securities and Exchange Commission, that ever-vigilant watchdog of Wall Street (and now crypto), has officially thrown in the towel on its four-year snoop-fest into the Aave Protocol. Founder Stani Kulechov, probably after exhaling for the first time since 2021, confirmed the news. This marks a rare victory for decentralized finance, which has spent the last few years dodging regulatory bullets like Neo in The Matrix. Most importantly, Aave can now stop nervously glancing over its shoulder.