GamingNews

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion – I Spent 44 Hours in 4 Days Playing It in Bethesda's Basement

August 25, 2026
I imagine the Xbox stories I’ve been sharing on IGN recently in the run-up to the brand’s 25th anniversary probably seem a little ridiculous or even a bit crazy now – like how I got to be one of the first people to ever play through Halo 2 while playing in a storage closet at Bungie – but I promise you, it was all pretty normal back then. Today I have another one of those stories for you…
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CryptoNews

Bitwise CIO Sees Crypto Bull Case Strengthening on 5 Key Shifts

August 25, 2026
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan finds crypto’s bullish case easier to make in 2026 than during earlier cycles. His outlook reflects structural changes he believes have made optimism easier to sustain. Key Takeaways Hougan cites five factors behind an easier crypto bull case in 2026. SEC rulemaking and stablecoin adoption reinforce his broader case. Revenue-linked tokens and debt…
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CryptoNews

Bitwise XRP ETF Trading Volume Tops $200M Across Three Sessions

August 25, 2026
Trading volume in Bitwise’s XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) exceeded $200 million across three consecutive sessions. Each session established a new high for the fund, culminating in more than $80 million on Aug. 24. Key Takeaways Bitwise’s XRP fund traded more than $200…
CryptoNews

Coinbase Tokenized Stocks Go Live for Eligible Non-US Users

August 25, 2026
Coinbase has launched tokenized U.S. stocks on Base for eligible users outside the United States. The 1:1-backed securities support continuous trading and decentralized finance applications, with Chainlink supplying market data. Key Takeaways Eligible non-U.S. users can…
NewsSpace

What to expect from each stage of the partial lunar eclipse on Aug. 27-28

August 25, 2026
Here’s what to expect during each stage of the Aug. 27-28 partial lunar eclipse, as our planet’s colossal shadow swallows 96% of the moon’s surface for billions on the night side of Earth. August’s lunar eclipse is the closing act of a dramatic two-part show, the opening act of which began on Aug. 12 as the moon covered the face of the sun to trigger a spectacular total…
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MobileNews

Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G Launched in India: Should You Consider It?

August 25, 2026
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G has been launched in India, a month after the Virat V1 series debuted in the country. The third model in the Virat series phones from Lava has a Unisoc Processor under the hood, paired with 6GB RAM. There’s a dual rear camera setup and the device runs on Android 16. Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G: Price, Availability The Virat V1 Pro 5G is available in a single 6GB + 128GB model…
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