HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Drones are profoundly changing the Army’s approach to aviation and combined arms training, Maj. Gen. Clair A. Gill, commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, told Military Times in an interview.
During the Army’s first annual Best Drone Warfighter Competition in Huntsville, Alabama, the Fort Rucker-based aviation chief shared his insights about the…
How commercial drones make the Pentagon’s ‘Blue UAS Select’ list
February 23, 2026
The Defense Department this week began testing for the initial phase of its Drone Dominance Program, an effort to expand the use of commercial drones across the military.
Dubbed “the Gauntlet,” military operators will fly and evaluate uncrewed aerial systems, or UASs…
Experts worry about nuclear quid pro quo in Russia-North Korea alliance against Ukraine
February 23, 2026
BERLIN — With North Korean soldiers and equipment playing a key role at Russia’s front line in Ukraine, some experts worry Moscow may be ready to return the favor by providing highly sensitive information on nuclear submarines to its newfound ally in Pyongyang.
Russia…
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…
