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Scientists find all five genetic building blocks for life in asteroid Ryugu - TechSpot Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:48:00 GMT

Researchers are still studying samples of Ryugu collected by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency from its Hayabusa2 mission. After the first papers focused on the composition of the recovered material, a Japanese team has now found a "complete" set of genetic bases belonging to both DNA and RNA.

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Google adds ‘Advanced Flow’ for safe APK sideloading on Android - Bleeping Computer Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:18:23 GMT
Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow that will allow sideloading APKs from unverified developers for power users in a more secure way. [...]
 
Microsoft Azure Monitor alerts abused in callback phishing campaigns - Bleeping Computer Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:09:19 GMT
Microsoft Azure Monitor alerts are being abused to send callback phishing emails that impersonate warnings from the Microsoft Security Team about unauthorized charges on your account. [...]
 
The Unreasonable Power Density of Lithium-Ion - Hack a Day Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:00:31 GMT
We’re all used to it by now, but I’d just like to reflect on how insanely power-packed lithium ion batteries are, and everything that’s afforded us. I’m trying to think …read more
 
Twitter turned 20 and I feel nothing - Engadget Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Twitter is officially 20 years old. In another reality, that might make me kind of nostalgic. I've been lurking and scrolling and tweeting for 16 years; most of my adult life. There was a time when Twitter was a place where some internet strangers became my IRL friends, when I was excited to "live-tweet". When my infinitely more well-adjusted friends would send me memes, I would smugly say "I saw that on Twitter days ago."
 
Intel may finally extend desktop CPU socket support to multiple generations - TechSpot Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:31:00 GMT

In an interview with Club386, Hallock gave a short but telling answer when asked whether he envisioned Intel sockets supporting more CPU generations. "I do," he said. "That's it – I do." Although he offered no technical details, the simplicity of that response hints at a deliberate and possibly overdue...

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Best Air Purifiers of 2026: Allergy Season is Here. These Models Can Help - CNET Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Allergy season is here, but you don't need to suffer. CNET put 15 of the latest air purifier models through CNET's smoke bomb test to find out which perform the best at particle filtering, noise levels and energy efficiency.
 
I Tried Cooking Bacon 3 Ways. It Turns Out I've Been Doing It All Wrong - CNET Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:42:00 GMT
I put three methods for making bacon to the test in my own kitchen. One prevailed and it's my new go-to method.
 
Sources: OpenAI aims to grow to about 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, from ~4,500 today, as it seeks to stop Anthropic's momentum with business customers (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:35:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: OpenAI aims to grow to about 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, from ~4,500 today, as it seeks to stop Anthropic's momentum with business customers — OpenAI plans to almost double its headcount by the end of the year as it accelerates a push to sell to businesses and gain ground …

 
Inside Palantir's recent developer conference, where it doubled down on a vision of AI built for battlefield advantage as its commercial business soars (Steven Levy/Wired) - Techmeme Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:35:01 GMT

Steven Levy / Wired:
Inside Palantir's recent developer conference, where it doubled down on a vision of AI built for battlefield advantage as its commercial business soars — As business soars, Palantir is doubling down on a vision of AI built for battlefield advantage—and attracting customers who agree.

 
Marathon’s Cryo Archive Is Where Cool Design Meets Cold Reality - Forbes - Google Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:34:44 GMT
  1. Marathon’s Cryo Archive Is Where Cool Design Meets Cold Reality Forbes
  2. New 'Cryo Archive' Launch Trailer Promises A Confrontation With A Classic Marathon Enemy Game Informer
  3. Bungie admits Marathon's weekend-heavy endgame means 'there are likely some who cannot participate' PC Gamer
  4. Marathon Players Are About To Solve Its Weeks-Long ARG aftermath.site
  5. Extraction FPS Marathon adds its first endgame zone after players uncover it via ARG Massively Overpowered
 
Our Top-Rated Air Fryer Is 100% Nontoxic and Breaks Down for Easy Storage - CNET Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:32:00 GMT
We put more than two dozen air fryers of all shapes and sizes to the test. This unique model tops our list in 2026.
 
Spyware once used by governments is now spreading to cybercriminals - Axios - Google Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:03:43 GMT
  1. Spyware once used by governments is now spreading to cybercriminals Axios
  2. Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild WIRED
  3. Apple warns iPhone users to update software after mass hacking campaigns NBC News
  4. Second iOS exploit kit now in use by suspected Russian hackers CyberScoop
  5. Why Apple wants you to update your iPhone, iPad now The Hill
 
I Tested a Low-Cost Phone With One of the Biggest Batteries We've Seen Yet - CNET Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:01:00 GMT
The Realme P4 Power introduces a 10,001mAh battery to a mass market product without any noticeable flaws.
 
Engadget review recap: Lots of Apple devices, Galaxy S26, Dell XPS 16 and more - Engadget Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple already announced a lot of new devices in 2026 and we’ve been busy reviewing them all. In this installment of our bi-weekly roundup, we revisit the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e and more, in addition to the “regular” Galaxy S26 and Dell XPS 16. There’s even more than those gadget to catch up on, so sit back, relax and cozy up to some fresh reviews.
 
71 Best Podcasts (2026): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction - Wired Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures.
 
Apple highlights 13 enhancements coming to iPhone with iOS 26.4 - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:50:00 GMT
  1. Apple highlights 13 enhancements coming to iPhone with iOS 26.4 9to5Mac
  2. iOS 26.4 arrives in days. Here's 3 features we’re excited about Mashable
  3. Apple Releases iOS 26.4 RC: Everything New for Your iPhone Geeky Gadgets
  4. Keyboard accuracy bug quashed in iOS 26.4 AppleInsider
  5. iOS 26.4: Top 10 New Features Coming to Your iPhone MacRumors
 
Best Protein Bars (2026): Vegan, Gluten-Free, High Fiber - Wired Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT
What to prioritize, what to skip, when to enjoy—plus, we’ve selected WIRED's favorite bars worth trying.
 
A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out - Engadget Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. There are a whole bunch of neat new games out this week, as well as updates on some interesting upcoming projects.
 
Aiper Scuba V3 Pool Robot Review: Eye on the Prize - Wired Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:02:00 GMT
Now outfitted with AI computer vision, this new pool cleaner can actively search for debris.
 
Boring Phone Designs, Begone. I'm Seeing a New Wave of Fresh Looks for 2026 - CNET Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:01:09 GMT
Commentary: With some phone-makers willing to push boundaries, the days of dull-looking devices may soon be behind us.
 
Excited for New Emoji? You Could See These on Your Device Next Year - CNET Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:00:44 GMT
These emoji still need to be approved but a pickle might replace the eggplant emoji in some contexts.
 
We keep finding the raw material of DNA in asteroids—what's it telling us? - ArsTechnica Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:00:37 GMT
This week's result is just the latest in a growing collection of discoveries.
 
Resin Injection CRT Cataract Surgery On Macintosh Monitor - Hack a Day Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:00:27 GMT
Nothing lasts forever, but you’d think the leaded-glass face of a CRT would not be a place you’re likely to see Father Time causing failures. Alas, the particle accelerators we …read more
 
Stay on Top of Your Workouts and Health With the Best Fitness Trackers of 2026 - CNET Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
If you want to remain motivated, these fitness devices may hold the key.
 
I Tried DoorDash’s Tasks App and Saw the Bleak Future of AI Gig Work - Wired Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I recorded videos of myself doing laundry, scrambling eggs, and walking around the park in DoorDash’s new Tasks app, where gig workers are paid to train AI.
 
Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck - Wired Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: The FBI admits it’s buying phone data to track Americans, Iranian hackers disrupt medical care at Maryland hospitals, and more.
 
The end of the ISS is looming, and the US could have a big problem - CNN - Google Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:34 GMT
  1. The end of the ISS is looming, and the US could have a big problem CNN
  2. The Coming Age of Space Stations Universe Today
  3. NASA accelerates ISS replacement as private stations race to secure US presence in LEO mezha.net
  4. Building Axiom Station, a Next-Gen Commercial Space Station | Exclusive Interview space & defense
  5. 5 Companies Competing to Replace the International Space Station Gizmodo
 
DOGE goes nuclear: How Trump invited Silicon Valley into America’s nuclear power regulator - ArsTechnica Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:18 GMT
“Assume the NRC is going to do whatever we tell the NRC to do.”
 
The 19 Best EVs Coming in 2026 - Wired Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
We’re expecting fresh electrics from Rivian, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, and newcomer Slate, among others. Here are the EVs arriving this year that we’re most excited about.
 
'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat' Almost Makes Corporate Culture Seem Fun - Wired Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Amazon Prime prank series amplifies the hijinks of workplace dynamics, while showing how people find purpose—and community—in their jobs despite impossible situations.
 
iOS 26.3.1 (a): Apple’s Hidden iPhone Update Recommended For Hundreds Of Millions Of Users - Forbes - Google Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:47:00 GMT
  1. iOS 26.3.1 (a): Apple’s Hidden iPhone Update Recommended For Hundreds Of Millions Of Users Forbes
  2. Your iPhone and Mac might have updated overnight. Here’s why Macworld
  3. Check Your iPhone Settings Now: Apple Releases First-Ever ‘Background’ Security Patch inc.com
  4. Apple Fixes WebKit Vulnerability Enabling Same-Origin Policy Bypass on iOS and macOS The Hacker News
  5. Apple rolls out first 'background security' update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to fix Safari bug TechCrunch
 
A look at China's rapidly expanding robotics sector, which now has roughly 140 companies hoping to build humanoids, fueled by massive state-backed investments (Chang Che/The Guardian) - Techmeme Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:35:01 GMT

Chang Che / The Guardian:
A look at China's rapidly expanding robotics sector, which now has roughly 140 companies hoping to build humanoids, fueled by massive state-backed investments — How close are we to the sci-fi vision of autonomous humanoid robots? I visited 11 companies in five Chinese cities to find out

 
How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps - Wired Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The Chinese automaker is racing ahead of global competitors—but don’t expect to see those gains in the US anytime soon.
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 21, #1736 - CNET Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:01:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for March 21, No. 1,736.
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 21, #1014 - CNET Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:59 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for March 21, No. 1014.
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 21 #748 - CNET Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:40 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for March 21, No. 748.
 
3D Printed Clock Just Taps It In - Hack a Day Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:00:20 GMT
The famous cuckoo clock, with its moving, chirping mechanical bird indicating various divisions of time, has been around since at least the 1600s. The most famous of them come from …read more
 
Universal recipes for startup success are impossible: once good ideas are widely adopted, founders converge on the same moves, erasing any competitive moats (Jerry Neumann/Colossus) - Techmeme Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:35:01 GMT

Jerry Neumann / Colossus:
Universal recipes for startup success are impossible: once good ideas are widely adopted, founders converge on the same moves, erasing any competitive moats — Startup pundits sold us a failed science of entrepreneurship. The Red Queen offers something better.

 
A review of Polymarket's social media feeds found it has published hundreds of false and misleading posts, as the betting market presents itself as "News 2.0" (New York Times) - Techmeme Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:55:02 GMT

New York Times:
A review of Polymarket's social media feeds found it has published hundreds of false and misleading posts, as the betting market presents itself as “News 2.0” — A review of the betting market's social media feeds found it has published hundreds of false and misleading posts.

 
Nvidia Chief Software Architect Jonathan Ross discusses the $20B Nvidia-Groq deal; sources say Groq's annual revenue was near $100M at the time of the deal (Phoebe Liu/Forbes) - Techmeme Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:30:02 GMT

Phoebe Liu / Forbes:
Nvidia Chief Software Architect Jonathan Ross discusses the $20B Nvidia-Groq deal; sources say Groq's annual revenue was near $100M at the time of the deal — The Christmas Eve agreement—billed as Nvidia's biggest deal in its three-decade history—landed at a precarious moment for Groq.

 
Portable CRT TV Becomes Retro Cyberdeck - Hack a Day Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:40 GMT
These days, it’s pretty easy to slap together a single-board computer and a cheap LCD screen to whip up a cool cyberdeck fast. But what if you wanna go more …read more
 
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, March 21 - CNET Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:10:00 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 21.
 
Slug Algorithm for On-GPU Rendering of Fonts with Bézier Curves now in Public Domain - Hack a Day Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:00:35 GMT
The Slug Algorithm has been around for a decade now, mostly quietly rendering fonts and later entire GUIs using Bézier curves directly on the GPU for games and other types …read more
 
Super Micro names VP DeAnna Luna as acting chief compliance officer, after SMCI closed down 33% on March 20 amid a chip smuggling scandal (Dina Bass/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:20:04 GMT

Dina Bass / Bloomberg:
Super Micro names VP DeAnna Luna as acting chief compliance officer, after SMCI closed down 33% on March 20 amid a chip smuggling scandal — Super Micro Computer Inc., the AI computing provider at the center of a smuggling scandal, is working to shore up its compliance operations …

 
A US judge dismisses a lawsuit by Sam Altman's sister accusing Altman of sexual abuse from 1997 to 2006, as the claims expired in 2008, but says she can refile (Jonathan Stempel/Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:05:00 GMT

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A US judge dismisses a lawsuit by Sam Altman's sister accusing Altman of sexual abuse from 1997 to 2006, as the claims expired in 2008, but says she can refile — A federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit by Sam Altman's sister accusing the billionaire OpenAI chief executive of sexually abusing …

 
Interviews with over three dozen people detail how lobbyist Mike Davis used his ties to Trump to push the DOJ to approve deals, including HPE's Juniper deal (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:40:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Interviews with over three dozen people detail how lobbyist Mike Davis used his ties to Trump to push the DOJ to approve deals, including HPE's Juniper deal — Mike Davis pushed DOJ officials to approve his deals—and went over their heads if they pushed back

 
Filing: Anthropic says it cannot manipulate Claude once the military has deployed it, denying DOD accusations that Anthropic could tamper with models during war (Paresh Dave/Wired) - Techmeme Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:20:00 GMT

Paresh Dave / Wired:
Filing: Anthropic says it cannot manipulate Claude once the military has deployed it, denying DOD accusations that Anthropic could tamper with models during war — The Department of Defense alleges the AI developer could manipulate models in the middle of war. Company executives argue that's impossible.

 
Microsoft Lays Out Next Windows Updates: Faster, Lighter and More Flexible - CNET Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:07:45 GMT
The company described changes Windows Insiders will be seeing over the next few months, many of which are long overdue.
 
Anthropic Denies It Could Sabotage AI Tools During War - Wired Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:03:20 GMT
The Department of Defense alleges the AI developer could manipulate models in the middle of war. Company executives argue that’s impossible.
 
Gran Turismo 7 Was an Inspiration for Microsoft Flight Sim 2024's PSVR2 Mode, Coming Soon - Push Square - Google Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:01:07 GMT
  1. Gran Turismo 7 Was an Inspiration for Microsoft Flight Sim 2024's PSVR2 Mode, Coming Soon Push Square
  2. Microsoft Details Flight Simulator 2024's Upcoming PlayStation VR2 Support UploadVR
  3. MSFS 2024 PlayStation VR2 support gets a release window: it's coming with Sim Update 5 in April MSFS Addons
  4. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Free PS VR2 update coming soon PlayFront
  5. SU5 promises important improvements to the VR experience in MSFS 2024 MSFS Addons
 
Leaked DOD letter: Pentagon will adopt Palantir's Maven AI system as an official program of record to streamline its adoption across all arms of the US military (David Jeans/Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:54 GMT

David Jeans / Reuters:
Leaked DOD letter: Pentagon will adopt Palantir's Maven AI system as an official program of record to streamline its adoption across all arms of the US military — Palantir's (PLTR.O) Maven artificial intelligence system will become an official program of record, Deputy Secretary …

 
The FBI and CISA warn hackers tied to Russian intelligence services are targeting users of messaging apps such as Signal with phishing attacks (Tim Starks/CyberScoop) - Techmeme Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:55:01 GMT

Tim Starks / CyberScoop:
The FBI and CISA warn hackers tied to Russian intelligence services are targeting users of messaging apps such as Signal with phishing attacks — It echoes earlier alerts from the Netherlands and Germany, and is the latest to warn about targeting of Signal users and others. — Learn more.

 
Elon Musk misled investors during his Twitter takeover, jury finds - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:20:33 GMT
A group of former Twitter investors have prevailed at a federal civil trial over Elon Musk's actions amid his $44 billion acquisition of the social platform in 2022. A jury in San Francisco found Friday that tweets made by Musk about fake accounts on the platform had defrauded investors in the company. The jury sided with Musk on other allegations in the case.
 
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals throws out a 2024 FTC order barring Intuit from advertising TurboTax products as "free" when many taxpayers are ineligible (Jonathan Stempel/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:20:01 GMT

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals throws out a 2024 FTC order barring Intuit from advertising TurboTax products as “free” when many taxpayers are ineligible — A U.S. appeals court on Friday threw out a Federal Trade Commission order barring TurboTax maker Intuit (INTU.O) …

 
Spring Equinox Is Here, Marking the Official End of Winter - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:02:00 GMT
The vernal equinox heralds the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. But have you heard the myth about balancing an egg on its end?
 
Conway’s Game of Life With Physical Buttons - Hack a Day Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:00:14 GMT
Conway’s Game of Life excels in its simplicity, creating a cellular automaton on a 2D grid where each cell obeys a set of very simple rules that determine whether a …read more
 
AT&T Raising Prices for Legacy Unlimited Plans Starting in April 2026 - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:59:42 GMT
Customers could pay as much as $20 more each month if they hold onto their old plans.
 
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 21, #544 - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:46:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for March 21, No. 544.
 
Microsoft Is Finally Ready to Make Windows 11 Less Terrible After Bloating It With AI Crap - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:45:42 GMT
  1. Microsoft Is Finally Ready to Make Windows 11 Less Terrible After Bloating It With AI Crap Gizmodo
  2. Our commitment to Windows quality Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft Lays Out Next Windows Updates: Faster, Lighter and More Flexible CNET
  4. This is Microsoft’s plan to fix Windows 11 The Verge
  5. Microsoft will yank Copilot from some Windows apps and let you move the taskbar again Engadget
 
Jury finds Musk owes damages to Twitter investors for his tweets - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:27:42 GMT
The verdict, while not a complete loss, could still cost him billions.
 
The US Department of Energy announces a partnership with SoftBank and its affiliate SB Energy to develop a 10 GW data center with its own power supply in Ohio (Associated Press) - Techmeme Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:25:01 GMT

Associated Press:
The US Department of Energy announces a partnership with SoftBank and its affiliate SB Energy to develop a 10 GW data center with its own power supply in Ohio — The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday announced a public-private partnership to develop a major data center with its own power supply …

 
Amazon Wants to Make a Phone Again? Its First One Was a Fast Fail - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:23:00 GMT
It's been more than 10 years since Amazon stopped selling the Fire Phone. A new report says the company is giving it a second try.
 
This Book Just Became the First to Get Canceled for AI - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:15:00 GMT
Allegations of AI-generated text have caused Hachette to scrap the US release of Shy Girl.
 
Uber commits up to $1.25 billion in Rivian to deploy 10,000 robotaxis - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:12:00 GMT

The deal provides both companies with strategic advantages. For Uber, access to a dedicated robotaxi fleet supports its broader push to integrate multiple self-driving partners across its platform. For Rivian, the capital infusion offers financial breathing room and a guaranteed customer as it accelerates the development of autonomous technology.

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You're likely already infected with a brain-eating virus you've never heard of - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:11:24 GMT
Fatal brain infection was thought to be from profound immune suppression. Not anymore.
 
Trump Outlines New AI Regulation Plan: What's in It and What's Missing - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:05:46 GMT
The White House and Sen. Marsha Blackburn are proposing new laws around AI. Critics say the plan falls short of what's needed.
 
There Aren’t a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:03:09 GMT
The company is reportedly building a new AI-powered mobile device. If Amazon follows through on the plan, experts warn it would be next to impossible to break into a crowded market.
 
A US jury finds Elon Musk intentionally misled Twitter shareholders by disparaging the company in 2022 to buy it for a lower price than his original $44B bid (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:47:24 GMT

Bloomberg:
A US jury finds Elon Musk intentionally misled Twitter shareholders by disparaging the company in 2022 to buy it for a lower price than his original $44B bid — Elon Musk defrauded Twitter Inc. investors when he disparaged the company in 2022 in an effort to buy the social media platform …

 
Once again, ULA can't deliver when the US military needs a satellite in orbit - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:35:56 GMT
ULA's Vulcan launch vehicle is grounded after a solid rocket booster anomaly last month.
 
Baffling Crimson Desert Images Have Ignited A Generative AI Controversy - GameSpot - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:33:17 GMT
  1. Baffling Crimson Desert Images Have Ignited A Generative AI Controversy GameSpot
  2. 'That's AI or Am I Crazy?' — Crimson Desert Players Think They've Found AI-Generated Art In-Game IGN
  3. Crimson Desert Players Debate If The Game Secretly Uses AI Art Kotaku
  4. Crimson Desert accused of using of AI assets checkpointgaming.net
  5. “That is Egregious”: Players Have Already Found What’s Believed to be AI-Generated Art in Crimson Desert Wccftech
 
Microsoft keeps insisting that it's deeply committed to the quality of Windows 11 - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:26:50 GMT
"Reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points" is one of Microsoft's action items.
 
Pinterest CEO says teens under 16 should be banned from social media (but not Pinterest) - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:16:30 GMT
Pinterest's CEO has thrown his support behind an Australia measure banning social media for younger teens and is calling for governments around the world to implement similar bans. "Social media, as it’s configured today, is not safe for young people under 16," Ready writes in a piece published by Time. "We need a clear standard: no social media for teens under 16, backed by real enforcement, and accountability for mobile phone operating systems and the apps that run on them."
 
‘A Rigged and Dangerous Product’: The Wildest Week for Prediction Markets Yet - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:07:04 GMT
As the prediction market boom continues, backlash is growing, too, with Arizona filing criminal charges against Kalshi and public outcry after Polymarket traders threatened a journalist.
 
The White House proposes new AI policy framework that supersedes state laws - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:03:36 GMT
The White House has announced a new AI policy framework that calls for Congress to craft federal regulation that overrules state AI laws. The Trump administration has made multiple attempts to overrule more restrictive state-level AI regulation, but has failed so far, most notably in the passing of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
 
Writer denies it, but publisher pulls horror novel after multiple allegations of AI use - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:03:10 GMT
One of the first controversies of its kind.
 
Mister Rogers Finds a New Neighborhood on YouTube, and It's Free - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:52:00 GMT
Won't you be his neighbor?
 
Widely used Trivy scanner compromised in ongoing supply-chain attack - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:50:46 GMT
Admins: Sorry to say, but it's likely a rotate-your-secrets kind of weekend.
 
A Top Democrat Is Urging Colleagues to Support Trump’s Spy Machine - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:46:45 GMT
Congressman Jim Himes claims a sweeping surveillance authority should stay intact because he hasn't seen abuses by Kash Patel's FBI, according to internal messaging obtained by WIRED.
 
FBI links Signal phishing attacks to Russian intelligence services - Bleeping Computer Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:45:52 GMT
The FBI has issued a public service announcement warning that Russian intelligence-linked threat actors are actively targeting users of encrypted messaging apps such as Signal and WhatsApp in phishing campaigns that have already compromised thousands of accounts. [...]
 
Microsoft will yank Copilot from some Windows apps and let you move the taskbar again - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:44:37 GMT
After one too many of you threatened to switch to Linux, Microsoft has published a long list of changes it plans to make to Windows 11. In a lengthy blog titled "Our commitment to Windows quality," Pavan Davuluri, the executive vice president of Windows and Devices, said the company has spent a "great deal" of time in recent months reading feedback from users. "What came through was the voice of people who care deeply about Windows and want it to be better," he said. To that end, Windows Insiders can expect to see some of the changes Microsoft plans in response to all criticism begin rolling out starting this month.
 
Nvidia "confirms" DLSS 5 relies on 2D frame data as testing reveals hallucinations - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:35:00 GMT

According to Nvidia's press materials, DLSS 5 enhances lighting and material interactions without modifying underlying geometry. The company later reiterated this point to HotHardware, while TechSpot also highlighted commentary from Ryan Shrout arguing the tech is not simply a post-processing filter. However, in email exchanges with YouTuber Daniel Owen, Nvidia...

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14 of the Best Peacock Shows to Stream Right Now - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:30:47 GMT
Check out Ponies, a spy thriller series starring Haley Lu Richardson and Emilia Clarke.
 
NASA issues draft request for moving space shuttle Discovery—or Orion capsule - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:30:02 GMT
The request goes beyond a one-time move to transporting all types of vehicles.
 
iPhone Fold Might Not Go on Sale Until December, One Analyst Suggests - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:23:44 GMT
Most observers expect Apple to launch its first foldable phone in September.
 
Trump FCC lets Nexstar buy Tegna and blow way past 39% TV ownership cap - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:08:01 GMT
Brendan Carr lets Trump-favorite Nexstar exceed national station ownership limit.
 
How Long Can a Quadcopter Drone Fly on Just Solar? - Hack a Day Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:00:34 GMT
The dream of fully powering everything from aircraft to cars on just the power generated from solar panels attached to the machine remains a tempting one, but always seems to …read more
 
A new Nintendo Switch 2 could be the poster child for replaceable batteries - The Verge - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:59:05 GMT
  1. A new Nintendo Switch 2 could be the poster child for replaceable batteries The Verge
  2. Nintendo is reportedly making a Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery for the EU Engadget
  3. Nintendo Plans Switch 2 With User-Replaceable Batteries for EU TechPowerUp
  4. Nintendo Stock (NTDOF) Drops on Reports of a New Switch 2 Variant TipRanks
  5. A new Nintendo Switch could launch next year – and I want it more than anything else T3
 
Dancing Robot Gets Too Funky at a California Hot Pot Restaurant - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:57:44 GMT
The aproned robot had the moves, but unfortunately, it had to be restrained by restaurant workers.
 
Apple explains why M5 chips have three different core types in new interview - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:54:00 GMT
  1. Apple explains why M5 chips have three different core types in new interview 9to5Mac
  2. The new MacBook Pro is still fast as hell The Verge
  3. Apple's newest M5 Macs fix a major multi-monitor headache Macworld
  4. M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro review: Portable Mac Studio power AppleInsider
  5. Should you upgrade to M5 MacBook Pro from the M1? Short answer: It's probably time ZDNET
 
Google isn't backing away from Pentagon AI work, it's doubling down - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:48:00 GMT

According to Business Insider, the issue came up during a January Google DeepMind town hall, where VP of Global Affairs Tom Lue said the company was "leaning more" into national security work.

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CryoPRISM: A new tool for observing cellular machinery in a more natural environment - MIT Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:25:00 GMT
The method allows researchers to observe biomolecular complexes in a quick, accurate, and budget-friendly way, providing new insights into bacterial protein synthesis.
 
Lasers, robots, action: MIT workshop explores Raman spectroscopy - MIT Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Participants learn how laser “fingerprinting” can help identify materials in fields ranging from law enforcement to art restoration.
 
Gamers Hate Nvidia's DLSS 5. Developers Aren’t Crazy About It, Either - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:13:19 GMT
Nvidia’s new AI upscaling gaming technology struck gamers as uncanny and off-putting. Developers don't seem to like it, either, but it could be “the default” in a few years.
 
Gamers Hate Nvidia's DLSS 5. Developers Aren’t Crazy About It, Either - WIRED - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:13:00 GMT
  1. Gamers Hate Nvidia's DLSS 5. Developers Aren’t Crazy About It, Either WIRED
  2. NVIDIA DLSS 5 Delivers AI-Powered Breakthrough In Visual Fidelity For Games NVIDIA
  3. NVIDIA CEO Says Gamers Are ‘Completely Wrong’ About DLSS 5 Insider Gaming
  4. Jensen Huang says gamers are 'completely wrong' about DLSS 5 — Nvidia CEO responds to DLSS 5 backlash Tom's Hardware
  5. Nvidia Confirms DLSS 5 Is Re-Drawing Games, and That Sucks IGN
 
Disco Elysium, Absolum and More Indie Darlings Head to Xbox Game Pass - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:13:00 GMT
It's definitely a good month to reup your subscription.
 
Reworked Apple Watch avoids ban, but Masimo battle escalates - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:02:00 GMT

The decision, made public on Thursday, concludes that Apple's latest implementation of pulse-oximetry functionality falls outside the scope of Masimo's asserted rights. The full ITC commission will now review the judge's ruling and decide whether to adopt it – a step that will determine whether the redesigned watches remain protected...

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Best Streaming Services for Reality TV - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Here's a breakdown of the best platforms for streaming your favorite reality hits on demand.
 
Three people have been charged with illegally exporting NVIDIA GPUs to China - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:49:28 GMT
The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has charged three people with illegally exporting NVIDIA GPUs to China in violation of the Export Control Reform Act. NVIDIA's chips have become a critical component in the rush to train and run increasingly complex artificial intelligence models, one the US has sought to manipulate with export controls and profit-sharing schemes with NVIDIA.
 
Oracle pushes emergency fix for critical Identity Manager RCE flaw - Bleeping Computer Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:48:47 GMT
Oracle has released an out-of-band security update to fix a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in Identity Manager and Web Services Manager tracked as CVE-2026-21992. [...]
 
Weekends@MIT offers connection through varied activities - MIT Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:45:00 GMT
Regular campus events built community and promote student wellbeing.
 
Here's how not to leak military information with your Strava run - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:36:35 GMT
A French officer recently leaked the location of an aircraft carrier because of a run on the sports app Strava. This is not the first time this has happened, as the app tracks location data.
 
Former Xbox Boss Is Reportedly Making A Phone For Amazon, 12 Years After First Effort Failed - GameSpot - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:32:22 GMT
  1. Former Xbox Boss Is Reportedly Making A Phone For Amazon, 12 Years After First Effort Failed GameSpot
  2. Exclusive: Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop Reuters
  3. There Aren’t a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone WIRED
  4. Amazon is launching a phone again Mashable
  5. Report: Amazon is making another phone, this time for the AI era GeekWire
 
AMD releases Adrenaline 26.3.1 driver, adding FSR 4.1 support for Radeon RX 9000 GPUs - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:07:00 GMT

FSR 4.1 builds on the FSR Redstone framework by enhancing image reconstruction quality, particularly in older games that natively support only lower-resolution input. It also delivers sharper visuals for machine learning – based upscaling, improving detail reconstruction and reducing artifacts in scenes with foliage and other fine textures. However, a...

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OpenAI Plans to Combine Its AI Tools in a Desktop 'Superapp' - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The company plans to bundle ChatGPT, the Atlas browser and the Codex coding tool into one, according to a news report.
 
This Compact Bose Soundbar Is $80 Off - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:45:31 GMT
Bose might be known for its noise-canceling headphones, but the brand’s soundbars are pretty solid too.
 
RFK may replace entire panel of CDC vaccine advisors again, ally lets slip - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:36:09 GMT
Robert Malone made the claim, then retracted it, as HHS denied it.
 
Nintendo is reportedly making a Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery for the EU - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:23:18 GMT
Nintendo is reportedly preparing a new version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, according to Nikkei. This is to comply with a 2023 EU "right-to-repair" policy on portable electronics that mandates easy battery replacement.
 
Police take down 373,000 fake CSAM sites in Operation Alice - Bleeping Computer Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:19:02 GMT
An international law enforcement action called Operation Alice has shut down over 373,000 dark web sites that offered fake CSAM packages. [...]
 
Perseverance’s radar revealed ancient subsurface river delta on Mars - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:18:49 GMT
There may be a river delta hidden under the obvious delta in a Martian crater.
 
NASA wants to know how the launch industry's chic new rocket fuel explodes - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:18:02 GMT
"We put fuel in a rocket, blow it up in a remote location, and measure how big the boom is."
 
Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed is officially set in ancient Rome - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:15:33 GMT
Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed show has entered production and will officially be set in Rome in the year 64AD, confirming previous reports.
 
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold Replaced My Phone, Tablet, and Laptop—But There's a Big Catch - PCMag - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:04:06 GMT
  1. Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold Replaced My Phone, Tablet, and Laptop—But There's a Big Catch PCMag
  2. Samsung to Stop Selling $2,899 TriFold Phone After Three Months Bloomberg.com
  3. Samsung TriFold Successor Revealed: New Approach Gadget Hacks
  4. Sad news, Samsung likely won't restock Galaxy Z TriFold in the US SamMobile
  5. The Galaxy Z TriFold mess is actually good news for Samsung’s future PhoneArena
 
Google confirms AI headline rewrites test in Search results - Search Engine Land - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:56:00 GMT
  1. Google confirms AI headline rewrites test in Search results Search Engine Land
  2. Google Search is now using AI to replace headlines The Verge
  3. Google's AI might rewrite this headline AV Club
  4. Google is rewriting headlines with AI: What publishers need to know about SEO, traffic Geo News
  5. March 21 Tech news roundup: Google Search uses AI to modify headlines, Microsoft wants to remove Copilot from Notepad and other apps, Windows 11 will let you pause updates indefinitely FileHippo
 
Kalshi Has Been Temporarily Banned in Nevada - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:54:15 GMT
A judge ordered Kalshi to immediately halt sports and election contracts in the state, intensifying a growing regulatory battle over prediction markets.
 
Apple just broke launch-week records for new Mac users - AppleInsider - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:47:34 GMT
  1. Apple just broke launch-week records for new Mac users AppleInsider
  2. Apple MacBook Neo vs. Apple iPad: The Neo Makes Me Regret Buying a New iPad PCMag
  3. Ask Paul: March 20 ⭐️ Thurrott.com
  4. MacBook Neo vs older MacBook Air models: Specs, performance compared Mashable
  5. MacBook Neo is classic Apple: Moving fast and breaking stuff Macworld
 
Android isn't killing sideloading, but it's making it a lot harder - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Google has confirmed that Android will not retire app sideloading, but the company is implementing measures that make the process cumbersome – something only "power users" are likely to attempt. According to Matthew Forsythe, the newly introduced advanced flow is designed to protect users from potential coercion, scams, or malicious software.

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WordPress.com now lets AI agents write and publish posts, and more - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:43:09 GMT
  1. WordPress.com now lets AI agents write and publish posts, and more TechCrunch
  2. WordPress.com lets AI agents write, publish, and manage your site The Next Web
  3. Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and Other AI Agents Can Now Take Direct Action on WordPress.com Sites Through Natural Conversation PR Newswire
  4. The Vibe Coding Revolution Is Coming for WordPress — And It's About Time HackerNoon
  5. WordPress Gutenberg 22.7 Lays Groundwork For AI Publishing Search Engine Journal
 
New controls can stretch, blur and even reverse quantum time flow - Phys.org - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:40:03 GMT
New controls can stretch, blur and even reverse quantum time flow Phys.org
 
Amazon is reportedly developing an AI-centric smartphone - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:38:06 GMT
Amazon's second smartphone could forego an app store.
 
PSA: Chrome patches 26 vulnerabilities, including three critical flaws - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:33:00 GMT
Google Chrome 146 fixes 26 security vulnerabilities but with no evidence of active exploitation so far. The update addresses three critical memory-related flaws, along with several high-risk issues impacting components like WebGL and the V8 JavaScript engine.
 
Iran War Puts Global Energy Markets on the Brink of a Worst-Case Scenario - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:20:52 GMT
“This will be so, so, so, so, so bad,” one analyst says.
 
Crimson Desert developers "doing our utmost" to respond to its various launch issues, as game still passes huge one-day sales milestone - Eurogamer - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:46:23 GMT
  1. Crimson Desert developers "doing our utmost" to respond to its various launch issues, as game still passes huge one-day sales milestone Eurogamer
  2. Crimson Desert Review IGN
  3. Crimson Desert Console Impressions: PlayStation 5 Pro And Xbox Series X Performance And Resolution Game Informer
  4. Crimson Desert Looking Like Crap On Your PS5? Here's How To Fix It GameSpot
  5. 6 Things Starting Adventurers Need to Relearn to Explore the Crimson Desert Xbox Wire
 
Project Hail Mary could teach humanity a thing or two - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:43:27 GMT
It's hard not to find the premise of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary instantly compelling: Something is slowly killing the sun and threatening life on Earth. That same mysterious force, dubbed the Astrophage, also destroyed every nearby star — except one. Our only hope is to visit that solar system and figure out what helped it survive. And there's just one middle school science teacher who can do it.
 
Quantum cryptography pioneers win Turing Award for unhackable encryption breakthrough - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:40:00 GMT

The pair will share the $1 million prize for their pioneering work in quantum cryptography and the broader field of quantum information science. Their 1984 paper introducing the BB84 protocol – an encryption method based on the fragile nature of photons – reimagined how information could be kept secret. At...

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Major SteamOS update adds support for Steam Machine, even more third-party hardware - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:36:57 GMT
Both AMD- and Intel-based hardware is getting better support in SteamOS 3.8.
 
iRacing Brings the World’s Premier Motorsport Simulation to Apple Vision Pro - iRacing.com - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:11:03 GMT
  1. iRacing Brings the World’s Premier Motorsport Simulation to Apple Vision Pro iRacing.com
  2. More Than Meets the Eye: NVIDIA RTX-Accelerated Computers Now Connect Directly to Apple Vision Pro NVIDIA Blog
  3. Autodesk VRED Gets Immersive Mode That Streams To Apple Vision Pro UploadVR
  4. iRacing will soon be playable on Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset Traxion.GG
  5. Demanding spatial apps can now stream directly to Vision Pro Cult of Mac
 
CISA orders feds to patch max-severity Cisco flaw by Sunday - Bleeping Computer Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:09:12 GMT
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to patch a maximum-severity vulnerability, CVE-2026-20131, in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) by Sunday, March 22. [...]
 
Monte Verde site gets a new date, but the big picture doesn't change - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:01:15 GMT
Stop trying to make "Clovis First" happen; it's not going to happen.
 
At Palantir’s Developer Conference, AI Is Built to Win Wars - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT
As business soars, Palantir is doubling down on a vision of AI built for battlefield advantage—and attracting customers who agree.
 
Crimson Desert won't work on Intel Arc GPUs, developer suggests users ask for refunds - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:59:00 GMT

Following a slew of mostly average to quite good pre-launch reviews for Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss' stock price fell almost 30%. It seems many had expected the game to receive Baldur's Gate 3-level praise.

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Belkin Charging Case Pro for Switch 2 review: A more elegant solution - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:48:20 GMT
Last year, Belkin released a couple of cases for the Nintendo Switch 2 just in time for launch, including one that came with a handy battery pack. That one was simple and effective, but it felt a bit crude because it wasn't much more than a basic travel pouch with a generic power cell tossed inside. Now, Belkin is back with a Pro version of its Charging Case for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a more sophisticated battery pack along with a higher price tag ($100 vs. $70). So here’s the question for any Switch 2 owners still looking for a way to protect their console while keeping it topped off: Is a more elegant charging solution really worth the extra money?
 
Apple to Launch More New Hardware This April - MacRumors - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:47:01 GMT
  1. Apple to Launch More New Hardware This April MacRumors
  2. Apple introduces AirPods Max 2 Apple
  3. Somehow, Apple's Brand-New MacBook Is Cheaper Than Its Brand-New Headphones CNET
  4. The MacRumors Show: Surprise AirPods Max 2 Announcement MacRumors
  5. With AirPods Max 2 Launch, Apple Quietly Clears Out the Original Headphones at an All-Time Low Gizmodo
 
Jeff Bezos just announced plans for a third megaconstellation—this one for data centers - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:46:39 GMT
"Space-based data centers will be a complement to terrestrial infrastructure."
 
Unknown Worlds co-founders' lawyers accuse Krafton of "intentionally leaking" Subnautica 2 release date - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:39:46 GMT
  1. Unknown Worlds co-founders' lawyers accuse Krafton of "intentionally leaking" Subnautica 2 release date GamesIndustry.biz
  2. New dispute emerges around Subnautica 2’s early access release [Update] Game File | Stephen Totilo
  3. A gaming CEO asked ChatGPT how to avoid paying a $250 million bonus. It didn’t work Fortune
  4. Judge Orders Subnautica 2 Studio CEO Reinstated Amid Lawsuit Kotaku
  5. Subnautica 2 Will Finally Enter Early Access in May Following Year of Delays and Legal Drama IGN
 
The US is looking at a year of chaotic weather - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:38:50 GMT
Massive Western heat wave, potential El Niño raise concerns about unpredictable, extreme weather.
 
Sony to phase out "PlayStation Network" branding as early as this fall - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:37:00 GMT

Sony reportedly sent an email to developers informing them of its decision to phase out the "PlayStation Network" and "PSN" branding across its platform, ostensibly to "properly capture the breadth of our evolving digital services." The company insists the changes will be "purely visual" and will not introduce any technical...

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Feds say no need to recall Tesla's one-pedal driving despite petition - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:30:36 GMT
It's good news, but another federal Tesla defect probe deepened this week.
 
Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:22:44 GMT
Amazon is reportedly planning to re-enter the smartphone market more than 10 years after its last attempt. According to a Reuters report, the mysterious phone is internally codenamed "Transformer" and is being developed by the company’s devices and services unit.
 
Feb 2026 USA Sales: PS5 Outsells Nintendo's New Switch 2 for a Second Consecutive Month - Push Square - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:09:39 GMT
  1. Feb 2026 USA Sales: PS5 Outsells Nintendo's New Switch 2 for a Second Consecutive Month Push Square
  2. Resident Evil Requiem Debuts as the Best-selling Game of the Year in the U.S. So Far IGN
  3. As it passes 6 million sales, Capcom officially confirms Resident Evil Requiem is the series’ fastest selling game Video Games Chronicle
  4. PS5 Once Again Outsells NS2 - Americas Hardware Estimates for February 2026 - Sales VGChartz
  5. Best-selling games in the U.S. for February 2026 - Resident Evil Requiem, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Mario Tennis Fever make the cut Nintendo Everything
 
iPhone Fold Leak: Apple Finally Perfects the ‘Zero-Crease’ Display - Geeky Gadgets - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:05:24 GMT
  1. iPhone Fold Leak: Apple Finally Perfects the ‘Zero-Crease’ Display Geeky Gadgets
  2. Analyst: Foldable iPhone Likely to Ship in December, iPhone 18 Plus is Possible Next Year MacRumors
  3. Apple's iPhone Fold may not come until December, new report claims Mashable
  4. Rumor: iPhone Fold may launch months after iPhone 18 Pro 9to5Mac
  5. The iPhone Fold could blow away the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on Apple’s very first try — here’s why Tom's Guide
 
How CISOs Can Survive the Era of Geopolitical Cyberattacks - Bleeping Computer Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:01:11 GMT
Geopolitical tensions are driving destructive cyberattacks designed to disrupt operations, not demand ransom. CISOs must limit lateral movement and contain breaches to reduce the impact of wiper campaigns. [...]
 
Microsoft breaks Microsoft account sign-ins in Windows 11 with latest update - theregister.com - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:37:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft breaks Microsoft account sign-ins in Windows 11 with latest update theregister.com
  2. Microsoft: KB5079473 breaks internet access to Windows 11 Teams, Edge, OneDrive, Copilot Neowin
  3. Windows 11 update breaks Microsoft app logins. Try this workaround PCWorld
  4. 'Access denied': another major bug has hit Windows 11, and Samsung laptops seem to be the worst affected TechRadar
  5. Windows 11 March Update Blocks Microsoft Account Sign-In in Office and Copilot Apps TechPowerUp
 
What’s the right path for AI? - MIT Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Conference speakers discussed the unfolding trajectory of AI and the benefits of shaping technology to meets people’s needs.
 
Samsung could be developing a second-gen Galaxy Z TriFold and slidable handset - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:13:00 GMT

While the first TriFold was discontinued after just a few months on the market, the report suggests that Samsung has not entirely backed away from multifold hardware. Instead, the company is said to be testing the feasibility of a lighter but slightly thicker second-generation model.

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Enterprise Edition is here with advanced security features - SamMobile - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:02:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S26 Ultra Enterprise Edition is here with advanced security features SamMobile
  2. Share on Your Terms with Galaxy S26 Ultra samsung.com
  3. Samsung's Smallest Galaxy S Phone Is Mostly Satisfying PCMag
  4. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Makes Me Wish All Phones Had a Privacy Screen WIRED
  5. I shot 200 photos with Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max — there's a clear winner Tom's Guide
 
After 16 years leading Picower Institute, Li-Huei Tsai will sharpen focus on research, teaching - MIT Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Tsai, who has grown the MIT neuroscience institute, will increase focus on research including Alzheimer’s disease and Down syndrome.
 
New Slay The Spire 2 patch will "make infinites harder to achieve" by letting the Doormaker eat your cards, amongst other surprises - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:47:49 GMT
  1. New Slay The Spire 2 patch will "make infinites harder to achieve" by letting the Doormaker eat your cards, amongst other surprises Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Slay the Spire 2 Dev Outlines First Big Post-Launch Patch: Huge Balance Pass, New Art and VFX, and a Phobia Mode IGN
  3. Slay the Spire 2's community fumes over an optional patch that makes the game harder Polygon.com
  4. Slay The Spire 2 Is Getting Review Bombed On Steam Over Upcoming Balance Patch Kotaku
  5. Slay the Spire 2 players leave over 9,000 negative Steam reviews in one day over a card nerf that hasn't even gone live yet—but China's Steam restrictions might bear some of the blame PC Gamer
 
MIT and Hasso Plattner Institute establish collaborative hub for AI and creativity - MIT Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:45:00 GMT
Jointly led by the MIT Morningside Academy for Design, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, and the Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam, the hub will foster a dynamic community where computing, creativity, and human-centered innovation meet.
 
PS5 Update Adds Gorgeous New Animated Theme - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:43:58 GMT
  1. PS5 Update Adds Gorgeous New Animated Theme PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. Upgraded PSSR rolling out to Silent Hill f, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Crimson Desert, and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. Tested: PS5 Pro's Upgraded PSSR Put Through Its Paces On Four Top-Tier Games Digital Foundry
  4. Sony Announces PlayStation 5 Pro Upgraded PSSR For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Crimson Desert, And More Game Informer
  5. PSSR 2 Hands-On: The PS5 Pro Is Now the Best, Most Piecemeal Console You Can Buy Gizmodo
 
Counter-Strike 2 update overhauls ammo system, punishes early reloads - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:42:00 GMT

A recent update for Valve's free-to-play tactical multiplayer shooter completely overhauls how Steam's most popular game handles ammunition. The new rules are designed to encourage greater caution before opening fire and reloading.

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ByteDance is selling its Moonton game unit to Savvy Games for a cool $6 billion - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:41:31 GMT
Following discussions first reported on earlier this year, ByteDance has agreed to sell its games unit Moonton to Savvy Games Group for $6 billion. Moonton is known for mobile titles popular in Asia like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, which has been downloaded 1.5 billion times. The transaction is set to be finalized in the "near future," according to an internal memo from Moonton's CEO seen by Bloomberg.
 
Engadget Podcast: Why does everyone hate NVIDIA's DLSS 5 AI upscaling? - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:13:35 GMT
NVIDIA started an online firestorm this week when it announced DLSS 5 at its GTC conference. The company claims it's meant to deliver "photorealistic" lighting and materials in games by using neural processing. But it differs considerably from previous versions of DLSS, which were focused on using machine learning to upscale lower resolutions and generate additional frames, and gamers online aren’t too happy. To help us break this down, Anshel Sag, VP and principal analyst at Moor Insights and Strategy joins us to discuss his experience with NVIDIA's DLSS 5 demos. Also, we dive into what's next for Xbox with Project Helix.
 
'Energized' Xbox Engineer Talks New Dashboard Update & Its 'Unusually' Fast Turnaround - Pure Xbox - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:04:16 GMT
  1. 'Energized' Xbox Engineer Talks New Dashboard Update & Its 'Unusually' Fast Turnaround Pure Xbox
  2. Available for Xbox Insiders: More Groups on Home, Custom User Colors, Quick Resume Settings, and More Xbox Wire
  3. Microsoft will finally let you turn off Quick Resume for individual games Engadget
  4. Xbox Series X|S Is Getting Its First Dashboard Update In Ages, Quick Resume Upgrade Included Pure Xbox
  5. Xbox ships fan‑requested features in just two weeks Yahoo Tech
 
Watch this restaurant robot malfunction and scatter tableware during live performance - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:04:00 GMT

The incident quickly spread online, sparking both amusement and debate about safety features, oversight, and the wisdom of deploying consumer-facing robots in uncontrolled settings.

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How to get your grill ready for the outdoor season - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:38 GMT
If you're like me, you've absolutely had enough of winter and you're hoping warm weather is right around the corner. When it's finally more enjoyable to spend time outside, you're likely going to be cooking on the grill, so now is a great time to give everything a deep clean to prepare for your upcoming culinary adventures.
 
Best Kids' Bikes (2026): Woom, Prevelo, Guardian, and More - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The WIRED Reviews team has kids, and we tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks.
 
Blue Origin also wants to put AI data centers in space - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:56:14 GMT
Blue Origin has revealed its plans for an orbital AI data center system in a new filing with the Federal Communications Commission. The company has asked the agency for permission to deploy 51,600 satellites, as reported by the Wall Street Journal and SpaceNews. Called Project Sunrise, the initiative aims to launch and operate a constellation of satellites that can deliver computing capacity for artificial intelligence uses.
 
Rocket Report: Canada makes a major move, US Space Force says actually, let's be hasty - ArsTechnica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:45:25 GMT
"Our security, our prosperity, and our sovereignty will increasingly extend beyond our atmosphere."
 
China Approves the First Brain Chips for Sale—and Has a Plan to Dominate the Industry - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:44:12 GMT
While the United States and Europe are moving cautiously forward with clinical trials, China is racing toward the commercialization of brain implants.
 
16 Best Camera Bags, Slings, Straps, and Backpacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 100 packs and rounded up our favorites.
 
OpenAI is building a desktop superapp that combines ChatGPT, Atlas, and Codex - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Wall Street Journal writes that Fidji Simo, OpenAI's Chief Executive of Applications, will be in charge of the superapp. She will also be looking after the sales team for the promotion and sale of the new product.

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iPhone 18 Pro set to arrive this year, and here are 3 upgrades I'm most excited for - Tom's Guide - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:09:45 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro set to arrive this year, and here are 3 upgrades I'm most excited for Tom's Guide
  2. Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Pricing, AirPods Max 2 Launched, Apple Pushes iPhone Update Forbes
  3. iPhone 18 rumors say Pro models will get exclusive camera upgrade 9to5Mac
  4. iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features MacRumors
  5. Apple just got a brutal iPhone 18 warning Yahoo Finance
 
Can Tinder Fix The Dating Landscape It Helped Ruin? - WIRED - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Can Tinder Fix The Dating Landscape It Helped Ruin? WIRED
  2. Tinder Plans to Let AI Scan Your Camera Roll 404 Media
  3. Inside Tinder’s Biggest Product Shift in Years dot.LA
  4. Tinder’s Solution to Dating App Burnout Is More AI Gizmodo
  5. Can Online Dating Be Worse? Probably If You Give A.I. Access to All Your... 94.5 The Buzz
 
Firewire Surfboard Review (2026): Neutrino, Revo Max, Machadocado - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Firewire makes the most innovative surfboards in the industry. This winter, I tried the Neutrino, Machado, and Revo Max to see if they're worth the hype.
 
Can Tinder Fix The Dating Landscape It Helped Ruin? - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
With more than a dozen new features, including analyzing users’ camera rolls and astrology-based matches, Tinder is trying to lure Gen Z—and bring back those burned out from dating apps.
 
Google Unveils New Process For Installing Unverified Android Apps - Hackaday - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Google Unveils New Process For Installing Unverified Android Apps Hackaday
  2. Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams TechCrunch
  3. Google Adds 24-Hour Wait for Unverified App Sideloading to Reduce Malware and Scams The Hacker News
  4. Android will hide some app sideloading behind a new one-time security process Engadget
  5. Google reveals its solution for true Android sideloading: a mandatory waiting period The Verge
 
I Learned More Than I Thought I Would From Using Food-Tracking Apps - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT
These apps, some of which use AI and computer vision, were helpful for meeting my caloric and nutrition intake goals. But they also gave me some anxiety.
 
Corsair Frame 4000D RS PC Case Review: Excellent Flow - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Corsair's updated 4000D is one of the best cases you can buy, even if I still love the old one.
 
Walmart secures two AI pricing patents, raising dynamic pricing concerns - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:18:00 GMT

Walmart says the new systems are not designed for surge or individualized pricing, but their capabilities arrive at a moment when lawmakers are moving to restrict precisely those practices.

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The Danger Behind Meta Killing End-to-End Encryption for Instagram DMs - WIRED - Google Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. The Danger Behind Meta Killing End-to-End Encryption for Instagram DMs WIRED
  2. Your Instagram DMs are no longer encrypted: Meta is reversing course on privacy and removing E2EE Fortune
  3. Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption for private messages in May The Guardian
  4. I'm quitting Instagram after Meta's latest anti-privacy move Android Police
  5. Instagram Is Removing DM Encryption on May 8—Here’s What You Need to Do inc.com
 
My AI Agent ‘Cofounder’ Conquered LinkedIn. Then It Got Banned - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
When social media is constantly pushing people to use AI, why not let AI agents participate?
 
The Danger Behind Meta Killing End-to-End Encryption for Instagram DMs - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Meta blamed users for not opting into the privacy-protecting feature. Experts fear the move could be the first major domino to fall for end-to-end encryption tech worldwide.
 
Musician admits to $10M streaming royalty fraud using AI bots - Bleeping Computer Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:33:33 GMT
North Carolina musician Michael Smith has pleaded guilty to collecting over $10 million in royalty payments through a massive streaming royalty fraud scheme on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. [...]
 
Tempur-ActiveBreeze Smart Bed Review: High-Tech Titan - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:31:00 GMT
The ActiveBreeze smart bed cools from within, pairing airflow tech with surprisingly detailed sleep data.
 
International joint action disrupts world’s largest DDoS botnets - Bleeping Computer Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:05:12 GMT
Authorities from the United States, Germany, and Canada have taken down Command and Control (C2) infrastructure used by the Aisuru, KimWolf, JackSkid, and Mossad botnets to infect Internet of Things (IoT) devices. [...]
 
Microsoft: March Windows updates break Teams, OneDrive sign-ins - Bleeping Computer Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:33:32 GMT
Microsoft says the March Windows 11 update breaks sign-ins with Microsoft accounts across multiple Microsoft apps, including Teams and OneDrive. [...]
 
Ex-data analyst stole company data in $2.5M extortion scheme - Bleeping Computer Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:57:46 GMT
A North Carolina man was found guilty of extorting a D.C.-based technology company while still being employed as a data analyst contractor. [...]
 
Newegg Promo Code: 10% Off in March 2026 - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg discount code and save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
Paramount Plus Coupon Codes and Deals: 50% Off - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
 
OpenAI is putting ChatGPT, its browser and code generator into one desktop app - Engadget Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:57:09 GMT
OpenAI is developing a “super app” for desktop that unifies ChatGPT, its browser and its Codex app, according to the Wall Street Journal and CNBC. A company spokesperson told the publications that OpenAI Chief of Applications Fidji Simo will lead the application revamp with assistance from OpenAI President Greg Brockman. Simo will also help the marketing team advertise the app when it comes out. OpenAI’s leadership is apparently hoping that combining several products can help it streamline user experience and dedicate its resources to one project.
 
Scientists can now build a cyborg cockroach that can pull miniature rigs through pipelines to find leaks - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:56:00 GMT

The program is led by Hirotaka Sato, a professor at NTU's School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and a recognized pioneer in the field of cyborg insects. His work first gained international attention years ago when he achieved the first remotely controlled flight of a cyborg beetle – a milestone...

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US Takes Down Botnets Used in Record-Breaking Cyberattacks - Wired Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:07:30 GMT
The Aisuru, Kimwolf, JackSkid, and Mossad botnets had infected more than 3 million devices in total, many inside home networks, according to the US Justice Department.
 
PlayStation 6 and Next Xbox still expected in 2027 despite memory crisis - TechSpot Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:05:00 GMT

Near the end of an interview with The Game Business, Strauss Zelnick – the head of the company that owns Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games – said he sees no reason to believe the current RAM shortage will impact the launch of next-generation consoles. Recent leaks appear to support that view.

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Alphabet no longer has a controlling stake in its life sciences business Verily - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:17:18 GMT
Alphabet's life sciences business Verily is restructuring and raising money as a new corporate entity. Verily announced that with its $300 million investment round, it will change from an LLC to a corporation and rename itself Verily Health Inc. As a result, Alphabet now has a minority stake rather than a controlling one in the business.
 
States are suing the EPA for relinquishing its role as a greenhouse gas emissions regulator - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:14:25 GMT
California, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York are leading a group of 20 other states in suing the US Environmental Protection Agency for renouncing its ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, The New York Times reports. The lawsuit specifically argues that the EPA's decision to rescind a 2009 study that determined greenhouse gases are dangerous to public health was illegal. The study, which is the source of what's called the "Endangerment Finding," was one of several justifications — along with things like the Clean Air Act — for the agency's ability to regulate emissions.
 
‘Uncanny Valley’: Nvidia’s ‘Super Bowl of AI,’ Tesla Disappoints, and Meta’s VR Metaverse ‘Shutdown’ - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:43:56 GMT
In this episode, we dive into Nvidia’s annual developer conference and what CEO Jensen Huang is saying about the future of the company.
 
Amazon acquires autonomous robotics startup Rivr - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:28:39 GMT
Amazon has acquired Rivr, a startup focused on autonomous robotics. Rivr is based in Zurich and was valued at $110 million in a funding round from August 2024, which both Amazon and its CEO's Bezos Expeditions participated in. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
 
Navia discloses data breach impacting 2.7 million people - Bleeping Computer Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:43:54 GMT
Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc. (Navia) is informing nearly 2.7 million individuals of a data breach that exposed their sensitive information to attackers. [...]
 
DoorDash will start paying gig workers for creating content to train AI models - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:40:48 GMT
DoorDash has launched a new option for its gig economy workers to earn some extra cash. The delivery service introduced Tasks, which it describes as "short activities Dashers can complete between deliveries or in their own time." It gives taking pictures of restaurant dishes or recording video of unscripted conversations in languages other than English as examples. These materials will be used to train artificial intelligence and robotics models.
 
Google is reportedly testing a Gemini app for Mac - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:37:03 GMT
Google is testing a version of its Gemini app for macOS, Bloomberg reports. The app would bring the AI assistant to uncharted territory, and in more direct competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude, both of which offer standalone Mac apps.
 
A 32-Year-Old Bug Walks Into A Telnet Server (GNU inetutils Telnetd CVE-2026-32746 Pre-Auth RCE) - watchTowr Labs - Google Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:23:32 GMT
  1. A 32-Year-Old Bug Walks Into A Telnet Server (GNU inetutils Telnetd CVE-2026-32746 Pre-Auth RCE) watchTowr Labs
  2. Critical Unpatched Telnetd Flaw (CVE-2026-32746) Enables Unauthenticated Root RCE The Hacker News
  3. Telnet vulnerability opens door to remote code execution as root Network World
  4. Discovery of Critical Telnet Flaw Underscores Dream’s Cybersecurity Capabilities TipRanks
  5. Telnet: Critical vulnerability allows injecting malicious code from the network heise online
 
New ‘PolyShell’ flaw allows unauthenticated RCE on Magento e-stores - Bleeping Computer Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:01:03 GMT
A newly disclosed vulnerability dubbed 'PolyShell' affects all Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce stable version 2 installations, allowing unauthenticated code execution and account takeover. [...]
 
SK Hynix boss says the memory chip shortage is going to last until 2030 - TechSpot Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:50:00 GMT

According to recent statements by SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won, ongoing issues in the memory and silicon supply chain are unlikely to improve for another four to five years. SK Group owns SK Hynix, the world's third-largest semiconductor manufacturer and an integrated device manufacturer with in-house foundry capabilities. While SK...

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Preserving Keres - MIT Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:35:00 GMT
Linguistics graduate student William Pacheco hopes to preserve his endangered native language, while also becoming a better learner and educator.
 
Steam Spring Sale 2026 Recommendations For Steam Deck - Part 1 - Steam Deck HQ - Google Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:28:04 GMT
  1. Steam Spring Sale 2026 Recommendations For Steam Deck - Part 1 Steam Deck HQ
  2. Best Steam Spring Sale 2026 Game Deals GameSpot
  3. Steam 2026 Spring Sale Discounts More Than 1000 VR Games UploadVR
  4. Steam Spring Sale Lost Ark
  5. Best Steam Deck Verified games under $5 in the Steam Spring Sale PC Guide
 
Long-life radiovoltaic batteries target space and ocean missions - Interesting Engineering - Google Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:59:00 GMT
  1. Long-life radiovoltaic batteries target space and ocean missions Interesting Engineering
  2. UToledo researchers collab on $2.8M for batteries in outer space, oceans Spectrum News
  3. UToledo Engineer Eyes New Batteries for Use in Oceans, Outer Space UToledo News
 
54 EDR Killers Use BYOVD to Exploit 35 Signed Vulnerable Drivers and Disable Security - The Hacker News - Google Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:52:00 GMT
  1. 54 EDR Killers Use BYOVD to Exploit 35 Signed Vulnerable Drivers and Disable Security The Hacker News
  2. EDR killers explained: Beyond the drivers WeLiveSecurity
  3. EDR killers are now standard equipment in ransomware attacks Help Net Security
  4. EDR killers -- the key to ransomware operations BetaNews
 
Android will hide some app sideloading behind a new one-time security process - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:46:51 GMT
Google has detailed how users will be able to sideload apps from unverified developers once it implements its more restrictive policy towards downloading software on Android. The company originally planned to require all developers to be "verified" to distribute on Android, but softened its stance in November 2025 to allow carveouts for Android power-users and hobbyist developers.
 
The Steam Spring Sale is here with discounts on Arc Raiders, Hades 2 and much more - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:40:00 GMT
The Steam Spring Sale is underway and as usual, there's plenty of good stuff to add to your library. The seasonal discounts will run through Thursday, March 26 at 1PM ET. If there's anything you've been waiting to buy, it's worth checking to see if it's on sale now, because huge chunks of the Steam catalog are at least a little bit off.
 
Meta will move away from human content moderators in favor of more AI - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT
A little more than a year after ditching third-party fact checkers and rolling back much of its proactive content moderation, the company says it will further "transform" its approach by drastically reducing the number of human moderators in favor of AI-based systems. The company says the change will happen "over the next few years," and will allow the company to catch more issues faster than its current approach.
 
Don’t be surprised that the FBI is buying your location data - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:20:47 GMT
The FBI has confirmed to the Senate it is once again buying data which can be used to track the locations of US citizens. That may have surprised the people who thought the precedent in Carpenter v. United States prohibited it. But while that case examined if it was legal for law enforcement to obtain location data from mobile networks without a warrant, here the FBI and other agencies have found a way to skirt the Fourth Amendment entirely. Over the last few years, they have taken to just buying location data from the same companies which power the enormous online advertising ecosystem.
 
Fans are rebuilding Baldur's Gate 1 inside Baldur's Gate 3 - TechSpot Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:12:00 GMT

The Belgian studio previously confirmed that BG3 will receive no DLC, expansions, or sequel, leaving modders to shoulder the responsibility of expanding and supporting the base game for years to come.

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FCC Enforcement Chief Offered to Help Brendan Carr Target Disney, Records Show - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:10:54 GMT
Last year, as FCC chair Brendan Carr threatened ABC over a Jimmy Kimmel monolog, a civil servant overseeing West Coast stations privately pledged support, according to emails obtained by WIRED.
 
Google Shakes Up Its Browser Agent Team Amid OpenClaw Craze - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT
As Silicon Valley obsesses over a new wave of AI coding agents, Google and other AI labs are shifting their bets.
 
Mozilla's VPN is free, limited, and not really a VPN - Boing Boing - Google Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:54:48 GMT
  1. Mozilla's VPN is free, limited, and not really a VPN Boing Boing
  2. Firefox Is Adding a Free Built-In VPN. Here's What It Means for You CNET
  3. Mozilla Firefox is getting a free built-in VPN, with a catch XDA
  4. More reasons to love Firefox: What’s new now, and what’s coming soon The Mozilla Blog
  5. Looking for a Free VPN? Firefox's Built-In Option Arrives Next Week PCMag
 
Google declares 'vibe design' is here as Figma's stock price sinks - Business Insider - Google Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:49:00 GMT
  1. Google declares 'vibe design' is here as Figma's stock price sinks Business Insider
  2. Introducing “vibe design” with Stitch blog.google
  3. Figma's stock drops 12% in two days after Google releases 'vibe design' product CNBC
  4. Adobe Stock Drops After Google's Stitch Redesign Yahoo Finance
  5. Google unveils new ‘vibe design’ tool to help anyone design a high-fidelity UI using natural language TechRadar
 
The Original AirPods Max Are $100 Off - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:36:55 GMT
Save big on Apple’s previous-generation premium over-ear headset.
 
"It could be confusing" - US game age ratings won't change like they will in Europe, ESRB says - Eurogamer - Google Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:35:37 GMT
  1. "It could be confusing" - US game age ratings won't change like they will in Europe, ESRB says Eurogamer
  2. Can new age rating rules prevent a video game ban? The Game Business
  3. ESRB will not adopt PEGI age-rating changes in the US as it "could be confusing" GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Video game PEGI age-ratings are changing in Europe and it's probably not good news for EA Sports FC Eurogamer
  5. PEGI Age Rating Classification Update Lexology
 
Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR ‘for the Foreseeable Future’ - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:33:56 GMT
A day after saying it would shut down its metaverse, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth announced the service will remain available in VR—with limited support.
 
Samsung and AMD deepen AI memory pact with potential foundry deal on the table - TechSpot Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:28:00 GMT

The agreement positions Samsung as a key supplier for AMD's next-generation AI products. Under the terms, Samsung will provide its forthcoming high-bandwidth memory, HBM4, for AMD's Instinct MI455X accelerators – processors designed specifically for AI workloads.

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The complete Stranger Things DVD set includes 25 discs and costs around $200 - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:22:22 GMT
Stranger Things fans will soon have permanent access to the Upside Down, as a full DVD set is now available to preorder. Stranger Things: The Complete Series comes in Blu-Ray and 4K UHD editions.
 
Ubisoft ends development at Tom Clancy studio Red Storm - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:08:48 GMT
Ubisoft is ceasing game development at its studio, Red Storm Entertainment, best known for its work on the Tom Clancy’s series. While the studio is set to remain open, 105 people will be laid off, a Ubisoft source told GamesIndustry.biz.
 
Bitrefill blames North Korean Lazarus group for cyberattack - Bleeping Computer Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:08:24 GMT
Crypto-powered gift card store Bitrefill says that the attack it suffered at the beginning of the month was likely perpetrated by North Korean hackers of the Bluenoroff group. [...]
 
A New Game Turns the H-1B Visa System Into a Surreal Simulation - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:59:50 GMT
Inspired by real immigrant stories, H1B.Life captures the uncertainty, trade-offs, and pure luck that shape the lives of people trying to build a future in the US.
 
Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:55:20 GMT
Meta is backtracking on its plans to shut down the VR version of its metaverse. The company now plans to support Horizon Worlds in VR for the "foreseeable future," though users shouldn't expect new games, CTO Andrew Bosworth said in an update.
 
The 2027 BMW i3 is here, and it's nothing like the hatchback you remember - TechSpot Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:47:00 GMT

The 3 Series has essentially defined BMW's identity for more than 50 years, so electrifying it was never going to be a small move, and the company clearly didn't treat it as one. The result is arguably the best-looking design BMW has produced since the start of its electrification era....

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Nintendo brings hands-on Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay experiences featuring Mario and Pokémon to PAX East 2026 - nintendo.com - Google Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:44:57 GMT
Nintendo brings hands-on Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay experiences featuring Mario and Pokémon to PAX East 2026 nintendo.comView Full Coverage on Google News
 
Kena: Bridge of Spirits launches for Switch 2 on March 26 - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:35:40 GMT
The Switch 2 ports keep on coming. This time it's Kena: Bridge of Spirits, the award-winning 2021 title from Ember Lab. Previously announced for spring 2026, the visually striking title now has an official release date of March 26.
 
FBI seizes Handala data leak site after Stryker cyberattack - Bleeping Computer Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:14:13 GMT
The FBI has seized two websites used by the Handala hacktivist group after the threat actors conducted a destructive cyberattack on medical technology giant Stryker that wiped approximately 80,000 devices. [...]
 
ChatGPT’s ‘Adult Mode’ Could Spark a New Era of Intimate Surveillance - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:06:49 GMT
OpenAI plans to allow sexting with ChatGPT. A human-AI interaction expert warns of a privacy nightmare.
 
This indie game idea went viral – then AI-built clones showed up within hours - TechSpot Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:03:00 GMT

Earlier this week, game developer and technical artist Freya Holmér shared a short clip of a side project she had been working on: a prototype that twists the familiar Tetris formula. In her version, whenever a piece locks into place, the entire playfield rotates 90 degrees in the direction where...

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Rivian will provide 50,000 robotaxis to Uber in a deal worth $1.25 billion - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:38:56 GMT
Rivian and Uber have entered into a major partnership, with the former to provide the latter with 50,000 robotaxis in a deal worth $1.25 billion in funding. This starts with Uber purchasing 10,000 Rivian R2 robotaxis, which will be deployed in San Francisco and Miami by 2028.
 
Val Kilmer will appear in a new movie as an AI recreation approved by his family - TechSpot Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:20:00 GMT

According to Variety, Kilmer was cast as a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in 2020 for a movie called "As Deep as the Grave," but his battle with throat cancer meant he was too ill to make it onto the set.

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A new iPhone hacking tool puts some iOS 18 users at risk - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:19:08 GMT
Google and cybersecurity companies Lookout and iVerify have detailed a new hacking technique that potentially puts a significant portion of iPhone users in danger, just by visiting the wrong web page. The hack is called "DarkSword" and it currently targets iOS 18 releases between iOS 18.4 and iOS 18.6.2.
 
Vampire Survivors spinoff Vampire Crawlers is coming to PC and consoles on April 21 - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:12:17 GMT
Poncle could be about to ruin the planet’s productivity all over again now that Vampire Crawlers has a release date for PC and consoles. The dungeon-crawling roguelike deckbuilder — which is a Vampire Survivors spinoff — is coming to Steam, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and Nintendo Switch on April 21. It’ll cost $10. Alternatively, you’ll be able to check it out via Xbox Game Pass on day one.
 
The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter - Marvel Rivals - Google Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:05:21 GMT
The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter Marvel RivalsView Full Coverage on Google News
 
Free Play Days – Sea of Thieves, Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Trailmakers, Hell Let Loose and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite - Xbox Wire - Google Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:01:25 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – Sea of Thieves, Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Trailmakers, Hell Let Loose and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite Xbox Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 19-22) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Makes Hit Open-World Game Free Until March 24, No Game Pass Needed Screen Rant
  4. Microsoft offers five free titles on Xbox for subscribers to enjoy an exclusive trial Mix Vale
  5. Xbox Drops 3 Free Games That Don’t Need Game Pass, Includes AAA Hit GAMINGbible
 
North Korea deployed 100,000 fake IT workers to infiltrate Western companies, making $500M a year for Kim Jong Un - TechSpot Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:41:00 GMT

According to cybersecurity firms Flare Research and IBM X-Force, North Korea is using a network of more than 100,000 hackers, developers, and IT operatives to infiltrate global companies, steal people's private data, and funnel hundreds of millions of dollars to the Kim Jong-Un regime.

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Alexa+ launches in the UK - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:10:58 GMT
Amazon’s next-generation smart assistant has entered its Early Access program in the UK, marking Alexa+’s European debut following rollouts in the US, Canada and Mexico. Starting March 19, invitations to start using the smarter, more conversational Alexa will be sent out to "hundreds of thousands" of willing participants, Amazon said in a press release, adding that Alexa is the most popular voice assistant in the UK.
 
Signal’s Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:09:51 GMT
Moxie Marlinspike says the technology powering his encrypted AI chatbot, Confer, will be integrated into Meta AI. The move could help protect the AI conversations of millions of people.
 
New iPhone spyware Darksword spread through hacked websites, putting millions at risk - TechSpot Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:04:00 GMT

The discovery, announced Wednesday in coordinated reports from Lookout, iVerify, and Google's Threat Analysis Group, highlights a growing trade in high-end spyware once found mostly in state-backed espionage. Darksword marks the second iOS-targeting exploit uncovered this month, following the earlier disclosure of a separate tool known as Coruna. Both were...

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Improving cartilage repair through cell therapy - MIT Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:50:00 GMT
SMART breakthrough offers a promising pathway toward improved manufacturing of high‑quality cells for regenerative therapies to treat joint diseases.
 
AMD could answer the Intel Core Ultra 200K Plus with faster Ryzen refresh - TechSpot Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:22:00 GMT

A well-known leaker recently shared basic specifications for two unannounced AMD desktop processors. The tentatively named Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X appear to be refreshes designed in response to Intel's recently unveiled Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.

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Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: A midrange phone that rivals the Pixel 10a - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:42 GMT
Nothing takes a different tack with its phone series. For the second time in a row, its midrange entry-level A-series smartphones debuted ahead of its next flagship device. The company has even warned that we won’t be getting the Nothing Phone 4 until next year. Until then, the Phone 4a Pro is here to make an impact, with a more restrained design, a less obtrusive camera bump and specs that beat out last year’s Nothing Phone 3 — all for $499. In 2026, Nothing is truly aiming to dethrone the Pixel 10a.
 
Amazon says USPS 'walked away at the eleventh hour' from delivery deal talks - TechSpot Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Amazon said it spent more than a year working toward a new long-term agreement with USPS before its current contract expires on September 30, 2026.

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Scientists build first working quantum battery prototype, uses lasers to charge in femtoseconds - TechSpot Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The achievement marks the first time scientists have built a device that can be charged, store energy, and release it again using the laws of quantum mechanics. The team, led by CSIRO physicist James Quach, calls the system a "proof of concept," transforming a theoretical model into a functioning nanoscopic...

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Should You Hike in Boots or Trail Runners? (2026) - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.
 
UK fines 4chan nearly $700,000 for failing its online safety act obligations - Engadget Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:51:06 GMT
UK’s Ofcom has fined 4chan a total of £520,000 ($690,000) over the website’s failure to comply with the rules of Online Safety Act 2023. The biggest chunk of the amount came from 4chan’s failure to ensure children cannot encounter pornographic content on its website by implementing an effective age check mechanism. For that violation, the website has received a penalty of £450,000 ($598,000) and an order to apply an age check system by April 2. It carries a daily rate penalty of £500 ($664) until the website is compliant or until June 1, whichever comes sooner.
 
Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro Dolby Atmos Projector Review: Big, Brilliant - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Ever wanted a complete Dolby Atmos cinema packed into a big wheelie case?
 
The 4 Best Planners of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Cloth & Paper - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:09:00 GMT
If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.
 
The Men Obsessed With ‘High T’ - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Fueled by the manosphere, men are boosting their testosterone levels through natural and synthetic means, with some competitively swapping test results on a regular basis.
 
Android Auto’s Secret Superpower Is a Customizable Shortcut Button - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Put bespoke commands on the Android Auto home screen with this little-known feature.
 
Apple MacBook Air (M5) Review: The Goldilocks MacBook - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Set between the MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro, the M5 MacBook Air remains the laptop that I recommend for most people.
 
Best Electric Mountain Bikes (2026): Specialized, Cannondale, Salsa - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A glorious swooping downhill glide on one of these electric mountain bikes will make you feel like a kid again.
 
The Fight to Hold AI Companies Accountable for Children’s Deaths - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
After a series of suicides allegedly linked to AI chatbots, one lawyer is trying to hold companies like OpenAI accountable.
 
HigherDose Red Light Shower Filter Review (2026): Filter Needed - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:32:00 GMT
A new sophisticated shower filter from HigherDose offers red light therapy for your morning shower. But some of the company’s claims about the therapy’s effectiveness seem half-baked.
 
Get Ready for a Year of Chaotic Weather in the US - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A massive Western heat wave and a potential El Niño event raise concerns about a long stretch of unpredictable and extreme weather.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | March 2026 - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this March.
 
20% Off LG Promo Code & Coupons | March 2026 - Wired Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
A better method for identifying overconfident large language models - MIT Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new metric for measuring uncertainty could flag hallucinations and help users know whether to trust an AI model.
 
Generative AI improves a wireless vision system that sees through obstructions - MIT Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With this new technique, a robot could more accurately detect hidden objects or understand an indoor scene using reflected Wi-Fi signals.
 
The FBI confirms it's buying Americans' location data - Engadget Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:08:35 GMT
During a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that his agency has bought information that could be used to track individuals' movement and location. "We do purchase commercially available information that’s consistent with the Constitution and the laws under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and it has led to some valuable intelligence for us," he said.
 
A Meta agentic AI sparked a security incident by acting without permission - Engadget Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:40:13 GMT
The Information reported that an AI agent within Meta took unauthorized action that led to an employee creating a security breach at the social company last week. According to the publication, an employee used an in-house agentic AI to analyze a query from a second employee on an internal forum. The AI agent posted a response to the second employee with advice even though the first person did not direct it to do so.
 
Senator Blackburn introduces the first draft of a federal AI bill - Engadget Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:25:09 GMT
The White House has been promising a set of national rules to guide artificial intelligence since late last year, and today Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) fired the first volley. The senator shared a discussion draft for codifying the executive order signed by President Donald Trump in December calling for an AI bill. Her stated goal is a policy that "protects children, creators, conservatives and communities from harm."
 
Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds - Engadget Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:09:15 GMT
A recent change in how the US Postal Service handles shipping partners appears to have forced Amazon to make alternative plans. The company reportedly plans to cut the number of packages it ships through USPS by at least two-thirds later this year. It says the decision came after USPS ended negotiations “at the eleventh hour” in favor of a new bidding process.
 
Google is testing Search Live in more markets - Engadget Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:05:07 GMT
Update, 4:05PM ET: A few hours after this story was published, Google reached out to retract the news. The company provided Engadget with the following statement:
 
Hubble catches rare view of a comet crumbling - Engadget Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:58:17 GMT
NASA and ESA have released new images from the Hubble Space Telescope of a comet breaking up as it exits the solar system, captured as part of study recently published in the journal Icarus. The images are notable not only because they offer a more detailed view of the inside of a comet, which could offer new information about the early days of the universe, but also because they were taken by accident.
 
Perplexity's Comet AI browser is now available for iPhones - Engadget Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:39:48 GMT
Perplexity's Comet AI browser is now available as a standalone app for iPhone users. The tool initially debuted last summer on PCs, but cost $200 a month. The new app is free, as is the recently-released Android version.
 
New model predicts how mosquitoes will fly - MIT Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Their flight patterns change in response to different sensory cues, a new study finds. The work could lead to more effective traps and mosquito control strategies.
 
UK reverses course on AI copyright position after backlash - Engadget Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:56:30 GMT
Chalk up a win for creative artists against AI companies. On Wednesday, the UK government abandoned its previous position on copyrighted works. It’s currently working on a data bill that, if unaltered, would have allowed AI companies like Google and OpenAI to train models on copyrighted materials without consent. Artists and other copyright holders would only have been offered a mere opt-out clause.
 
Microsoft will finally let you turn off Quick Resume for individual games - Engadget Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:46:39 GMT
Microsoft is rolling out a number of Xbox Series X|S updates to those on its Xbox Insiders program, and one of them has been requested by the community for years. You’ll soon be able to disable the Quick Resume feature for specific games, meaning they'll boot up fresh each time you launch them.
 
Double Fine’s Kiln pops out of the oven and onto PC, Xbox and PS5 on April 23 - Engadget Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:14:33 GMT
Double Fine is following up on Keeper — one of our favorite games of 2025 — with Kiln, a “multiplayer online pottery party brawler.” The game was showcased during Xbox’s Developer Direct stream in January and now it has a release date. It’s coming to Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5 and Steam on April 23. Xbox said Kiln will be Handheld Optimized from the jump.
 
The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer is filled with MCU cameos - Engadget Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:02:15 GMT
We just got our first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the next big Marvel film. This is the fourth installment led by Tom Holland and follows the multiversal shenanigans of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
 
Meta's latest creator push comes with $3,000 bonuses for posting on Facebook - Engadget Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Stop me if you've heard this before: Meta has a new program to lure top creator talent to Facebook and it comes with hefty bonus payments. The company is launching a new initiative aimed at popular creators who already have large followings on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram and offering them bonuses up to $3,000 a month just for posting on Facebook.
 
Pursuing a passion for public health - MIT Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT
MIT senior Srihitha Dasari reflects on the power of experiential learning through the PKG Center for Social Impact.
 
Brain circuit needed to incorporate new information may be linked to schizophrenia - MIT Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Impairments of this circuit may help to explain why some people with schizophrenia lose touch with reality.
 
Turning extreme heat into large-scale energy storage - MIT Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Fourth Power, founded by Professor Asegun Henry, is developing thermal batteries for efficiently storing excess electricity from utility grids and power producers.
 
John Ochsendorf named associate dean for research for the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The newly created role will shape the infrastructure needed to nurture the school’s growing research goals.
 
Sustaining diplomacy amid competition in US-China relations - MIT Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
At MIT, former U.S. ambassador to China Nicholas Burns highlights climate change as an area for diplomatic engagement, while exploring areas including China's emphasis on STEM education.
 
MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab seed to signal: Amplifying early-career faculty impact - MIT Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:35:44 GMT
Academia-industry relationship is an early-stage accelerator, supporting professional progress and research.
 
Apple Developer is now on bilibili and LinkedIn - Apple Developer Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:01 GMT
Check out Apple Developer on bilibili and LinkedIn to learn about the latest news, announcements, videos, and events — including the Worldwide Developers Conference and Meet with Apple activities — for the developer community.
 
Three anesthesia drugs all have the same effect in the brain, MIT researchers find - MIT Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Discovering this common mechanism could lead to a universal anesthesia-delivery system to monitor patients more effectively.
 
“We the People” depicts inventors, dreamers, and innovators in all 50 states - MIT Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
For the 250th anniversary of the US, Joshua Bennett’s epic poem set celebrates unexpected lives forged across the nation.
 
Ocean bacteria team up to break down biodegradable plastic - MIT Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers uncovered the roles of bacterial species from the environment as they consume biodegradable plastic.
 
New sensor sniffs out pneumonia on a patient’s breath - MIT Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The technology could enable fast, point-of-care diagnoses for pneumonia and other lung conditions.
 
From Idaho to MIT, on a quest to cut methane emissions - MIT Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Audrey Parker studies methane mitigation strategies in dairy farms and coal mines, to reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas.
 
Financial Times ranks MIT Sloan No. 1 in 2026 Global MBA Ranking - MIT Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:35:00 GMT
The school tops the list for the first time as MIT Sloan is recognized for preparing students to navigate today’s tech-driven workplaces.
 
Scientists discover genetics behind leaky brain blood vessels in Rett syndrome - MIT Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:15:00 GMT
By showing the problem derives from genetic mutations that lead to overexpression of a microRNA, MIT researchers’ study points to potential treatment.
 
Next-generation geothermal energy: Promise, progress, and challenges - MIT Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Geothermal innovators at MIT and elsewhere are seeking deeper and hotter rocks to generate electricity at scale.
 
How the brain handles the “cocktail party problem” - MIT Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Using a computational model, neuroscientists showed how the brain can selectively focus attention on one voice among others in a noisy environment.
 
Adjustments to the China storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:21 GMT
Apple is making changes to the App Store in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator.
 
3 Questions: Fortifying our planetary defenses - MIT Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT astronomers are developing a new way to detect, monitor, and mitigate the threats posed by smaller asteroids to our critical space infrastructure.
 
2026 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named - MIT Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT professors Amos Winter and Nikolai Zeldovich are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching.
 
New MIT class uses anthropology to improve chatbots - MIT Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:10:00 GMT
MIT computer science students design AI chatbots to help young users become more social, and socially confident.
 
New photonic device efficiently beams light into free space - MIT Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Light-emitting structures that curl off the chip surface could enable advanced displays, high-speed optical communications, and larger-scale quantum computers.
 
A better method for planning complex visual tasks - MIT Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new hybrid system could help robots navigate in changing environments or increase the efficiency of multirobot assembly teams.
 
2026 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference shows why data make a difference - MIT Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:30:00 GMT
Over 2,500 — including coaches and players from Team USA, the NBA, WNBA, and more — attended MIT’s industry-leading event, now in its 20th year.
 
MIT undergraduates help US high schoolers tackle calculus - MIT Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The MIT4America Calculus Project is a growing source of tutoring support on a topic that’s a “gateway” to many STEM careers.
 
Understanding how “marine snow” acts as a carbon sink - MIT Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT
A new study finds hitchhiking bacteria dissolve essential ballast in ubiquitous “snow” particles, which could counteract the ocean’s ability to sequester carbon.
 
Improving AI models’ ability to explain their predictions - MIT Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new approach could help users know whether to trust a model’s predictions in safety-critical applications like health care and autonomous driving.
 
Personal tech, social media, and the “decline of humanity” - MIT Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture at MIT, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt warns of dramatic global decay in cognition, attention spans, and civic life, and urges curbs to tech use.
 
X-raying rocks reveals their carbon-storing capacity - MIT Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
New research by MIT geophysicists could assist efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it underground.
 
Seeds of something different - MIT Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Kate Brown’s book, “Tiny Gardens Everywhere,” examines the hidden history of urban farming, its extensive use, and the politics of growing food.
 
Studying the genetic basis of disease to explore fundamental biological questions - MIT Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Eliezer Calo’s studies of craniofacial malformations have yielded insight into protein synthesis and embryonic development.
 
New catalog more than doubles the number of gravitational-wave detections made by LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA observatories - MIT Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The latest crop of space-time wobbles includes a variety of heavy, fast-spinning, and lopsided colliding black holes.
 
Nitrous oxide, a product of fertilizer use, may harm some soil bacteria - MIT Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT
While some N2O is produced naturally at the plant root, agricultural practices can increase its levels, to the detriment of some microbes that support plant growth.
 
How some skills become second nature - MIT Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Patterns of gaze and attention can reveal how some people unconsciously figure out how to master a task, new research shows.
 
A “ChatGPT for spreadsheets” helps solve difficult engineering challenges faster - MIT Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
The approach could help engineers tackle extremely complex design problems, from power grid optimization to vehicle design.
 
Injectable “satellite livers” could offer an alternative to liver transplantation - MIT Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The engineered tissue grafts could take on the liver’s function and help thousands of people with liver failure.
 
Hello Developer: March 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Les Perelman, expert in writing assessment and champion of writing education, dies at 77 - MIT Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:20:00 GMT
The longtime MIT faculty member and former dean established an influential writing program at the Institute and was known for his fierce criticism of automated essay grading.
 
Coping with catastrophe - MIT Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Japan incorporates more disaster planning into its buildings and public spaces than any other nation. Miho Mazereeuw’s new book explains how they do it.
 
Designing a more resilient future for plants, from the cell up - MIT Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Foray Bioscience, founded by Ashley Beckwith SM ’18, PhD ’22, is engineering single plant cells to create new materials and meet growing demand.
 
New method could increase LLM training efficiency - MIT Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
By leveraging idle computing time, researchers can double the speed of model training while preserving accuracy.
 
Tackling industry’s burdensome bubble problem - MIT Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers uncovered the physics behind bubble-removing membranes that could improve bioreactors, chemical production, and more.
 
AI to help researchers see the bigger picture in cell biology - MIT Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT
By providing holistic information on a cell, an AI-driven method could help scientists better understand disease mechanisms and plan experiments.
 
Age requirements for apps distributed in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana - Apple Developer Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:48 GMT
Today we’re providing an update on the tools available for developers to meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Updates to the Declared Age Range API are now available in beta for testing.
 
Get ready with the latest beta releases - Apple Developer Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:14 GMT
The beta versions of iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and watchOS 26.4 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.4 beta to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.
 
Updated App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:56 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to clarify that apps with random or anonymous chat are subject to the 1.2 User-Generated Content guideline.
 
Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:56 GMT
The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds.
 
Hello Developer: February 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Big news about agentic coding in Xcode. Plus:
 
Upcoming SDK minimum requirements - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:30 GMT
Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements:
 
Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:26 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 43 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: January 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:16 GMT
We‘re hitting the ground running in 2026. In this edition:
 
Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:04 GMT
A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.
 
Changes to iOS in Japan - Apple Developer Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:21 GMT
To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available - Apple Developer Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:00:15 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support new features, updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:16 GMT
Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for making sure they follow the requirements of the new law, including deactivating any existing accounts for users under 16 and monitoring new signups.
 
Hello Developer: December 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
App Store Award winners announced - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:25 GMT
Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world.
 
App Store Award finalists announced - Apple Developer Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:55 GMT
Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
 
Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:20:24 GMT
Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that offer mini apps. Mini apps are self-contained experiences that are built using web technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript. This program is designed to help developers who host mini apps grow their business and further the availability of mini apps on the App Store — all while providing a great customer experience.
 
Hello Developer: November 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Catch the new design in the wild, and let Apple experts show you how to quickly and easily bring it to your apps. Plus, get the latest on the Swift Student Challenge 2026, and check out new developer videos available on demand.
 
Next steps for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:48 GMT
Today we’re releasing more details about the tools we’re making available for developers to help them meet their compliance obligations under upcoming U.S. state laws, including SB2420 in Texas. While we’re providing these tools to help developers navigate the evolving legal landscape, Apple remains concerned about the potential implications of laws like SB2420 in Texas. Specifically, we worry they could undermine the privacy of all users by requiring the collection of sensitive personal information just to download an app – even those that simply provide weather forecasts or sports scores.
 
Enhancements to help you submit and market your apps and games - Apple Developer Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:28 GMT
As part of our ongoing commitment to helping developers succeed on the App Store, we’re introducing new options for submitting content and updates while your app is in review, double the number of custom product pages, and offer codes for all In-App Purchase types.
 
New requirement for apps using Sign in with Apple for account creation - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Starting January 1, 2026, developers based in the Republic of Korea must provide a server‑to‑server notification endpoint when registering a new Services ID, or updating an existing Services ID, to associate their website with an app using Sign in with Apple.
 
New requirements for apps available in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, a new state law in Texas — SB2420 — introduces age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. While we share the goal of strengthening kids’ online safety, we are concerned that SB2420 impacts the privacy of users by requiring the collection of sensitive, personally identifiable information to download any app, even if a user simply wants to check the weather or sports scores. Apple will continue to provide parents and developers with industry-leading tools that help enhance child safety while safeguarding privacy within the constraints of the law.
 
Hello Developer: October 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:16 GMT
This month: Watch a new code-along video to discover how to use the Foundation Models framework to access the on-device LLM that powers Apple Intelligence.
 
Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria - Apple Developer Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:46 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro (EUR) as its official currency, replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). As a result, the currency for App Store purchases and subscriptions in Bulgaria will change from BGN to EUR on this date. Your proceeds from sales in Bulgaria will also change to euros.
 
App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Apple Developer Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:09 GMT
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26 will soon be available to customers worldwide — which means you can now submit apps and games that take advantage of Apple’s broadest design update ever.
 
Hello Developer: September 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Be ready for the new design. Whether you’re a longtime pro or a hobbyist, get inspired and make your apps and games look their best by exploring videos, downloads, and docs.
 
Awe dropping. - Apple Developer Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:09 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.

Watch on apple.com, Apple TV, or YouTube Live.
 
Tax and Price Updates for Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:00:46 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: August 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Sign up for new Apple developer workshops all over the world. Plus, download Apple UI design kits for Figma and Sketch, meet the Italy-based team behind Sunlitt, and more.
 
Updated age ratings in App Store Connect - Apple Developer Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:43 GMT
The App Store is designed to be a safe and trusted place for all ages, including children. The age rating system for apps and games has been updated in order to provide people with more granular age ratings. We’ve also introduced new age rating questions to help identify sensitive content in your app and added the ability to set a higher rating to reflect your app’s minimum age requirement. Ratings for all apps and games on the App Store have been automatically updated to align with this new system and will be reflected on Apple devices running beta versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26.
 
New 64-bit requirement for watchOS apps - Apple Developer Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:00:43 GMT
Beginning April 2026, watchOS apps uploaded to App Store Connect must also include 64-bit support and be built with the watchOS 26 SDK. To enable 64-bit support in your project, we recommend using the default Xcode build setting of “Standard architectures” to build a single binary with 64-bit code.
 
iOS and iPadOS 26 design kits are here - Apple Developer Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:00:15 GMT
Apple Ul design kits for Figma and Sketch are now available for iOS and iPadOS 26.
 
Updates for apps in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:24:33 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 5 - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:56 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 4 - Apple Developer Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:56 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 3 - Apple Developer Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:56 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 2 - Apple Developer Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:00:45 GMT
Welcome to Day 2 at WWDC25! Watch the Platforms State of the Union recap, then dive into all the updates to Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode through group labs and video sessions.
 
Find out what’s new for Apple developers - Apple Developer Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:10:28 GMT
Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms. With incredible new features in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, and major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools, and services, you can create even more unique experiences in your apps and games.
 
Updated agreements and guidelines now available - Apple Developer Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:00:12 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines have been revised to support new features and updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below.
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 1 - Apple Developer Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:59:40 GMT
WWDC25 is here! Watch a quick welcome video to help you get started, then dive into sessions and sign up for tomorrow’s group labs.
 
Introducing the 2025 Apple Design Award winners and finalists - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:56 GMT
An artistic puzzler with a wildlife twist. A translation app powered by machine learning and stickers. And a card game that’s been on quite a run. Say hello to the wildly inventive crop of 2025 Apple Design Award honorees.
 
Hello Developer: June 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:16 GMT
WWDC25 is just days away! Here’s everything you need to get ready — and a big announcement to start things off. Say hello to the wildly inventive crop of 2025 Apple Design Award winners and finalists.
 
Sleek peek. - Apple Developer Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:00:09 GMT
WWDC25 is almost here! Find out how to tune in to the Keynote and Platforms State of the Union on Monday, June 9.
 
Tax and Price updates for Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions - Apple Developer Fri, 16 May 2025 14:00:46 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: May 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 May 2025 16:00:59 GMT
In this edition: Join us to learn how to make your apps more accessible to everyone. Plus, check out our new and refreshed Pathways, and uncover the time-traveling secrets of the Apple Design Award-winning game The Wreck.
 
Random access memories: Inside the time-shifting narrative of The Wreck - Apple Developer Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:31 GMT
The Wreck is filed under games, but it’s also been called a visual novel, an interactive experience, and a playable movie. Florent Maurin is OK with all of it. “I like to think we’re humbly participating in expanding the idea of what a video game can be,” he says.
 
Updated guidelines now available - Apple Developer Thu, 01 May 2025 15:33:58 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been updated for compliance with a United States court decision regarding buttons, external links, and other calls to action in apps. These changes affect apps distributed on the United States storefront of the App Store, and are reflected in updates to Guidelines 3.1.1, 3.1.1(a), 3.1.3, and 3.1.3(a).
 
Hello Developer: April 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:55:43 GMT
In this edition: Revisit foundational sessions, join us to dive into SwiftUI, and meet an Apple Design Award winner that defies description.
 
Rooms at the top: How this ADA-winning team built a title that defies description - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:00:03 GMT
Ask Jason Toff whether his Apple Design Award winner is a game or an app, and his answer is yes.
 
WWDC25: June 9-13, 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:00:37 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology and creativity.
 
Assassin’s Creed Shadows comes to Mac - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:11 GMT
It’s an ice-cold late winter’s morning in Canada, but the offices of Ubisoft Quebec are ablaze with excitement.
 
Hello Developer: March 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:52 GMT
In this edition: An incredible AAA game comes to Mac. Plus, the latest on International Women’s Day activities, WeChat, and more.
 
Apple Developer is now on WeChat - Apple Developer Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:00:51 GMT
Check out the official Apple Developer WeChat account to find news, announcements, and upcoming activities for the developer community.
 
New requirement for apps on the App Store in the European Union - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:00:39 GMT
As of today, apps without trader status have been removed from the App Store in the European Union (EU) until trader status is provided and verified by Apple.
 
New features for APNs token authentication are now available - Apple Developer Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:00:16 GMT
You can now take advantage of upgraded security options when creating new token authentication keys for the Apple Push Notification service (APNs).
 
Upcoming changes to offers and trials for subscriptions in South Korea - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:00:06 GMT
Starting February 14, 2025, new regulatory requirements in South Korea will apply to all apps with offers and trials for auto-renewing subscriptions.
 
Tax and price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:51 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Game distribution on the App Store in Vietnam - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:38 GMT
The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) requires games to be licensed to remain available on the App Store in Vietnam. To learn more and apply for a game license, review the regulations.
 
Hello Developer: February 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:01:10 GMT
In this edition: The latest on developer activities, the Swift Student Challenge, the team behind Bears Gratitude, and more.
 
The good news bears: Inside the adorably unorthodox design of Bears Gratitude - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:26 GMT
Here’s the story of how a few little bears led their creators right to an Apple Design Award.
 
Apply for the Swift Student Challenge now through February 23 - Apple Developer Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:00:46 GMT
Submissions for the Swift Student Challenge 2025 are now open through February 23. You have three more weeks to design, test, refine, and submit your app playground for consideration to be named one of 350 winners.
 
Introducing the Advanced Commerce API - Apple Developer Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:50 GMT
The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience. To further support developers’ evolving business models — such as exceptionally large content catalogs, creator experiences, and subscriptions with optional add-ons — we’re introducing the Advanced Commerce API.
 
Apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the EU - Apple Developer Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:00:29 GMT
Starting February 17, 2025: Due to the European Union’s Digital Services Act, apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the European Union until trader status is provided and verified, if necessary.
 
Reminder: Upcoming Changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate - Apple Developer Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:48 GMT
As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.
 
Algorithm changes to server connections for Apple Pay on the Web - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:00:14 GMT
Starting next month, Apple will change the supported algorithms that secure server connections for Apple Pay on the Web. In order to maintain uninterrupted service, you’ll need to ensure that your production servers support one or more of the designated six ciphers before February 4, 2025.
 
Hello Developer: January 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:19 GMT
In the first edition of the new year: Bring SwiftUI to your app in Cupertino, get ready for the Swift Student Challenge, meet the team behind Oko, and more.
 
Walk this way: How Oko leverages AI to make street crossings more accessible - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:06 GMT
Oko is a testament to the power of simplicity.
 
Hello Developer: December 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:00:42 GMT
In this edition: The year in sessions, activities, apps, and games.
 
Get your apps and games ready for the holidays - Apple Developer Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:00:45 GMT
The busiest season on the App Store is almost here. Make sure your apps and games are up to date and ready.
 
Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:00:47 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Enhancements to the App Store featuring process - Apple Developer Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:19 GMT
Share your app or game’s upcoming content and enhancements for App Store featuring consideration with new Featuring Nominations in App Store Connect. Submit a nomination to tell our team about a new launch, in-app content, or added functionality. If you’re featured in select placements on the Today tab, you’ll also receive a notification via the App Store Connect app.
 
New Broadcast Push Notification Metrics Now Available in the Push Notifications Console - Apple Developer Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:00:29 GMT
The Push Notifications Console now includes metrics for broadcast push notifications sent in the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) production environment. The console’s interface provides an aggregated view of the broadcast push notifications that are successfully accepted by APNs, the number of devices that receive them, and a snapshot of the maximum number of devices subscribed to your channels.
 
Coding in the kitchen: How Devin Davies whipped up the tasty recipe app Crouton - Apple Developer Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:36 GMT
Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, Devin Davies is an excellent cook. “I’m not, like, a professional or anything,” he says, in the way that people say they’re not good at something when they are.
 
Hello Developer: November 2024 - Apple Developer Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:07 GMT
In this edition: The Swift Pathway, new developer activities around the world, and an interview with the creator of recipe app Crouton.
 
Upcoming changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate - Apple Developer Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:39 GMT
As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.
 
TestFlight enhancements to help you reach testers - Apple Developer Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:41 GMT
Beta testing your apps, games, and App Clips is even better with new enhancements to TestFlight. Updates include:
 
Updated agreements now available - Apple Developer Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:50:17 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and its Schedules 1, 2, and 3 have been updated to support updated policies and upcoming features, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and accept the updated terms in your account.
 
New requirement for app updates in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:10:19 GMT
Starting today, in order to submit updates for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect. If you’re a trader, you’ll need to provide your trader information before you can submit your app for review.
 
Apple Push Notification service server certificate update - Apple Developer Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:00:41 GMT
The Certification Authority (CA) for Apple Push Notification service (APNs) is changing. APNs will update the server certificates in sandbox on January 20, 2025, and in production on February 24, 2025. All developers using APNs will need to update their application’s Trust Store to include the new server certificate: SHA-2 Root : USERTrust RSA Certification Authority certificate.
 
Hello Developer: October 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:01:36 GMT
Get your app up to speed, meet the team behind Lies of P, explore new student resources, and more.
 
Masters of puppets: How ROUND8 Studio carved out a niche for Lies of P - Apple Developer Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:00:50 GMT
Lies of P is closer to its surprising source material than you might think.
 
Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:01:37 GMT
We’re thrilled to announce the Swift Student Challenge 2025. The Challenge provides the next generation of student developers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding skills by building app playgrounds with Swift.
 
Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and France - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:01 GMT
Apple is committed to making the App Store a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, the following regional age ratings for Australia and France will be implemented in accordance with local laws. No action is needed on your part. Where required by local regulations, regional ratings will appear alongside Apple global age ratings.
 
Update on iPadOS 18 apps distributed in the European Union - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:18 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to add iPadOS to Notarization.
 
Win-back offers for auto-renewable subscriptions now available - Apple Developer Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:00:08 GMT
You can now configure win-back offers — a new type of offer for auto-renewable subscriptions — in App Store Connect. Win-back offers allow you to reach previous subscribers and encourage them to resubscribe to your app or game. For example, you can create a pay up front offer for a reduced subscription price of $9.99 for six months, with a standard renewal price of $39.99 per year. Based on your offer configuration, Apple displays these offers to eligible customers in various places, including:
 
Hello Developer: September 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:00:47 GMT
Get your apps ready by digging into these video sessions and resources.
 
Behind the Design: The rhythms of Rytmos - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:59:53 GMT
Rytmos is a game that sounds as good as it looks.
 
It’s Glowtime. - Apple Developer Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:00:01 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.
 
Upcoming changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for EU users - Apple Developer Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:00:36 GMT
By the end of this year, we’ll make changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for iOS and iPadOS for users in the EU. These updates come from our ongoing and continuing dialogue with the European Commission about compliance with the Digital Market Act’s requirements in these areas.
 
Upcoming requirements for app distribution in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:00:14 GMT
As a reminder, Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) in order to comply with the Digital Services Act.
 
Apple Entrepreneur Camp applications are now open - Apple Developer Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:00:33 GMT
Apple Entrepreneur Camp supports underrepresented founders and developers, and encourages the pipeline and longevity of these entrepreneurs in technology. Attendees benefit from one-on-one code-level guidance, receive unprecedented access to Apple engineers and experts, and become part of the extended global network of Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni.
 
Updates to the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement - Apple Developer Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:00:20 GMT
In response to the announcement by the European Commission in June, we’re making the following changes to Apple’s Digital Markets Act compliance plan. We’re introducing updated terms that will apply this fall for developers with apps in the European Union storefronts of the App Store that use the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement. Key changes include:
 
Hello Developer: August 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:01:16 GMT
Explore the latest developer activities — including sessions, consultations, and labs — all around the world.
 
Behind the Design: Creating the make-believe magic of Lost in Play - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:00:48 GMT
Lost in Play is a game created by and for people who love to play make-believe.
 
Updates to runtime protection in macOS Sequoia - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:37 GMT
In macOS Sequoia, users will no longer be able to Control-click to override Gatekeeper when opening software that isn’t signed correctly or notarized. They’ll need to visit System Settings > Privacy & Security to review security information for software before allowing it to run.
 
Hello Developer: July 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:00:13 GMT
Our doors are open. Join us to explore all the new sessions, documentation, and features through online and in-person activities held in 15 cities around the world.
 
Behind the Design: How Gentler Streak approaches fitness with “humanity“ - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:59:27 GMT
Gentler Streak is a different kind of fitness tracker. In fact, to hear cofounder and CEO Katarina Lotrič tell it, it’s not really a fitness tracker at all.
 
Alternative payment options in the EU in visionOS 1.2 - Apple Developer Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:58 GMT
Alternative payment options are now supported starting in visionOS 1.2 for apps distributed on the App Store in the EU.
 
Changes for apps in the EU now available in iPadOS 18 beta 2 - Apple Developer Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:00:12 GMT
The changes for apps in the European Union (EU), currently available to iOS users in the 27 EU member countries, can now be tested in iPadOS 18 beta 2 with Xcode 16 beta 2.
 
The App Store on Apple Vision Pro expands to new markets - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:46 GMT
Apple Vision Pro will launch in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore on June 28 and in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on July 12. Your apps and games will be automatically available on the App Store in regions you’ve selected in App Store Connect.
 
Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and South Korea - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:06:41 GMT
Apple is committed to making sure that the App Store is a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, you’ll need to indicate in App Store Connect if your app includes loot boxes available for purchase. In addition, a regional age rating based on local laws will automatically appear on the product page of the apps listed below on the App Store in Australia and South Korea. No other action is needed. Regional age ratings appear in addition to Apple global age ratings.
 
WWDC24 resources and survey - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:00:32 GMT
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing week. We hope you found value, connection, and fun. You can continue to:
 
WWDC24 highlights - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:00:59 GMT
Browse the biggest moments from an incredible week of sessions.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 5 - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:05 GMT
Explore the highlights.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 4 - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT
Find out what’s new across Apple platforms.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 3 - Apple Developer Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:00:17 GMT
Explore new Swift and SwiftUI sessions.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 2 - Apple Developer Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:00:34 GMT
Explore everything announced at WWDC24 >
 
Find out what’s new and download beta releases - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:30:09 GMT
Discover the latest advancements across Apple platforms, including the all-new Apple Intelligence, that can help you create even more powerful, intuitive, and unique experiences.
 
Explore new documentation and sample code from WWDC24 - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:00:39 GMT
Browse new and updated documentation and sample code to learn about the latest technologies, frameworks, and APIs introduced at WWDC24.
 
WWDC24 Design guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:57 GMT
Discover how this year’s design announcements can help make your app shine on Apple platforms.
 
WWDC24 Swift guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:46 GMT
Your guide to everything new in Swift, related tools, and supporting frameworks.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 1 - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:31 GMT
Keynote
 
WWDC24 SwiftUI & UI Frameworks guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:31 GMT
Design and build your apps like never before.
 
WWDC24 Developer Tools guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:30 GMT
Explore a wave of updates to developer tools that make building apps and games easier and more efficient than ever.
 
WWDC24 iOS & iPadOS guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:26 GMT
Your guide to all the new features and tools for building apps for iPhone and iPad.
 
WWDC24 Machine Learning & AI guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:24 GMT
Bring personal intelligence to your apps.
 
WWDC24 Games guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:22 GMT
Create the next generation of games for millions of players worldwide.
 
WWDC24 watchOS guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:17 GMT
Your guide to all the new features and tools for building apps for Apple Watch.
 
WWDC24 sessions schedule, lab requests, guides, and documentation now available - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:13 GMT
WWDC24 is here! Here’s how to make the most of your week:
 
WWDC24 visionOS guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:07 GMT
The infinite canvas is waiting for you.
 
Hello Developer: June 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:30:21 GMT
With WWDC24 just days away, there’s a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get right to it.
 
Watch the WWDC24 Keynote - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:00:04 GMT
WWDC24
 
Watch the WWDC24 Platforms State of the Union - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:58:11 GMT
WWDC24
 
Introducing the 2024 Apple Design Award winners - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:10:16 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design.
 
Action packed. - Apple Developer Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:00:50 GMT
One week to go. Don’t miss the exciting reveal of the latest Apple software and technologies.
 
Introducing the 2024 Apple Design Award finalists - Apple Developer Tue, 28 May 2024 15:30:09 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design.
 
Coming in swiftly. - Apple Developer Tue, 28 May 2024 15:00:28 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community for an incredible week of technology and creativity — all online and free. WWDC24 takes place from June 10-14.
 
Check out the new Apple Developer Forums - Apple Developer Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:11 GMT
The Apple Developer Forums have been redesigned for WWDC24 to help developers connect with Apple experts, engineers, and each other to find answers and get advice.
 
Hello Developer: May 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:01:13 GMT
It won’t be long now! WWDC24 takes place online from June 10 through 14, and we’re here to help you get ready for the biggest developer event of the year. In this edition:
 
Q&A with the SharePlay team - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:46 GMT
SharePlay is all about creating meaningful shared experiences in your app. By taking advantage of SharePlay, your app can provide a real-time connection that synchronizes everything from media playback to 3D models to collaborative tools across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. We caught up with the SharePlay team to ask about creating great SharePlay experiences, spatial Personas, that magic “shockwave” effect, and more.
 
‘I taught myself’: Tucker MacDonald and the rise of Tide Guide - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:41 GMT
Lots of apps have great origin stories, but the tale of Tucker MacDonald and Tide Guide seems tailor-made for the Hollywood treatment. It begins in the dawn hours on Cape Cod, where a school-age MacDonald first learned to fish with his grandfather.
 
What’s new for apps distributed in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:15 GMT
The CTF is an element of the alternative business terms in the EU that reflects the value Apple provides developers through tools, technologies, and services that enable them to build and share innovative apps. We believe anyone with a good idea and the ingenuity to bring it to life should have the opportunity to offer their app to the world. Only developers who reach significant scale (more than one million first annual installs per year in the EU) pay the CTF. Nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions approved for a fee waiver don’t pay the CTF. Today, we’re introducing two additional conditions in which the CTF is not required:
 
Reminder: Privacy requirement for app submissions starts May 1 - Apple Developer Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:00:50 GMT
The App Store was created to be a safe place for users to discover and get millions of apps all around the world. Over the years, we‘ve built many critical privacy and security features that help protect users and give them transparency and control — from Privacy Nutrition Labels to app tracking transparency, and so many more.
 
Q&A: Promoting your app or game with Apple Search Ads - Apple Developer Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:52 GMT
Apple Search Ads helps you drive discovery of your app or game on the App Store. We caught up with the Apple Search Ads team to learn more about successfully using the service, including signing up for the free online Apple Search Ads Certification course.
 
Apple Search Ads now available in Brazil and more Latin American markets - Apple Developer Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:00:37 GMT
Drive discovery and downloads on the App Store with Apple Search Ads in 70 countries and regions, now including Brazil, Bolivia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Paraguay.
 
Let loose. - Apple Developer Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:00:46 GMT
Watch the May 7 event at apple.com, on Apple TV, or on YouTube Live.
 
Check out our newest developer activities - Apple Developer Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:00:33 GMT
Join us around the world to learn about growing your business, elevating your app design, and preparing for the App Review process. Here’s a sample of our new activities — and you can always browse the full schedule to find more.
 
Web Distribution now available in iOS 17.5 beta 2 and App Store Connect - Apple Developer Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:00:54 GMT
Web Distribution lets authorized developers distribute their iOS apps to users in the European Union (EU) directly from a website owned by the developer. Apple will provide developers access to APIs that facilitate the distribution of their apps from the web, integrate with system functionality, and back up and restore users’ apps, once they meet certain requirements designed to help protect users and platform integrity. For details, visit Getting started with Web Distribution in the EU.
 
Hello Developer: April 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:02:26 GMT
Welcome to Hello Developer — and the kickoff to WWDC season. In this edition:
 
Knotwords: Gage and Schlesinger at the crossroads - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:00:55 GMT
Knotwords is a clever twist on crossword puzzles — so much so that one would expect creators Zach Gage and Jack Schlesinger to be longtime crossword masters who set out to build themselves a new challenge.
 
WWDC24: June 10-14 - Apple Developer Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:00:05 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology and creativity.