DDR5 RAM is now three-to-four times as expensive as it should be, thanks to the “AI” boom (and it won’t stop there). But this week, there’s an oh-so-rare opportunity for consumers to fight back, at least for a small subset of United States consumers… via a successful class-action lawsuit against G.Skill. (Hey, you gotta take your wins where you can get ’em.)
A settlement has been…
Accio Lawyers! Microsoft manager trained AI on pirated Potter books
February 23, 2026
Oh, my. With “AI” systems causing a lot of problems pretty much everywhere, it’s a bad look for one of the world’s most important tech companies to actively promote piracy. But that appears to be just what happened, with a post hosted on Microsoft’s developer blog…
Strip out Windows 11’s bloatware, ads, and other grossness—for free
February 23, 2026
Setting up a new PC with Windows can be a little complicated. Read comments on forums and you’ll see that some people have found it so complicated that they’ve switched to Linux. That’s a bit ironic but those folks do make a good point. There must be a simpler way to…
Meet My Love and Deepspace Boyfriends: How I’m Juggling a Vampire, a Sea God, and Spacefleet Colonel in This Mobile Dating Game
February 20, 2026
In a Nutshell
A married woman becomes addicted to mobile otome game Love and Deepspace, which offers five romanceable, fantastical men, gacha mechanics, combat, decorating and daily interactions; its habit-forming design and passionate fandom fuel spending and real-life events. (Rachel Weber, IGN)
I’m a grown ass married woman, and to look at me, you wouldn’t think I have five…
Pokémon TCG: Next Mega Evolution Expansion is Expected to Be Called Chaos Rising, Focusing on Mega Greninja
February 20, 2026
In a Nutshell
Leaks indicate Pokémon TCG’s Chaos Rising (Western Ninja Spinner) releases May 22, 2026, with pre-releases May 9–17 (Build & Battle box). It features Mega Greninja ex (350 HP) with a Mortal Shuriken ability and up-to-260 damage potential. Card list…
Bungie Delays Major Destiny 2 Update by Three Months to Focus on 'Quality-of Life Updates'
February 20, 2026
The next major Destiny 2 update, Shadow and Order, has been delayed by three months, until June 2026.
In a series of messages posted to Bluesky, developer Bungie admitted the expansion was “undergoing large revisions,” and “will be delayed” from its…
Coinbase CEO ‘Extremely Bullish’ on Stablecoins as Default Payment for Billions of AI Agents
February 20, 2026
Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as the default payment layer for AI agents, with Coinbase and top crypto leaders positioning them as the backbone of autonomous, machine-driven commerce and the next evolution of global digital finance.
Crypto Leaders Bet on Stablecoins as AI Agents Move Onchain
The convergence of artificial intelligence and digital payments is accelerating as major crypto leaders…
Kevin O’Leary Explains How Institutions Respond to Bitcoin’s Brutal Crash and Quantum Threat
February 20, 2026
Kevin O’Leary shared insights into how a 50% bitcoin correction is prompting institutions to recalibrate crypto exposure, rotate capital after steep losses, and factor in emerging quantum computing risks shaping long-term strategy.
Kevin O’Leary Reveals How Institutions…
Societe Generale-FORGE has expanded its euro-backed stablecoin EUR Coinvertible to the XRP Ledger, accelerating institutional blockchain adoption in Europe and deepening Ripple integration as compliant digital assets gain momentum across global financial markets.
Societe…
Vivo V70 5G, Vivo V70 Elite 5G Launched in India with Snapdragon Chipsets, 6500mAh Battery
February 20, 2026
Vivo V70 5G and the Vivo V70 Elite 5G have been launched in India, both powered by 6500mAh batteries. The devices have Snapdragon processors under the hood and both of them feature triple rear camera systems paired with Zeiss optics. Here’s everything else to know about them.
Vivo V70 5G, Vivo V70 Elite 5G: Price, Availability
Vivo V70 is available in two colour options – Passion Red…
