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Takeaways from the 2026 Game Developers Conference: a high volume of job seekers amid layoffs, AI was the hot buzzword, more outsourcing than ever, and more (Jason Schreier/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:15:01 GMT

Jason Schreier / Bloomberg:
Takeaways from the 2026 Game Developers Conference: a high volume of job seekers amid layoffs, AI was the hot buzzword, more outsourcing than ever, and more — GDC in San Francisco this week was full of job-seekers, co-development studios and AI — Hi everyone.

 
This Printed Zipper Repair Requires No Unsewing - Hack a Day Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:00:23 GMT
If a zipper breaks, a 3D printer might not be the first tool one reaches for — but it’s more feasible than one might think. [MisterJ]’s zipper slider replacement is …read more
 
iPhone Fold Rumors Are Heating Up, But I'm Not Buying One. Here's Why - PCMag - Google Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:06:42 GMT
  1. iPhone Fold Rumors Are Heating Up, But I'm Not Buying One. Here's Why PCMag
  2. Apple’s Foldable iPhone to Feature iPad-Like Interface When Opened Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple’s folding iPhone ‘Ultra’ could cost under $2,000 Macworld
  4. iPhone Fold rumor: iPad-like multitasking, but no iPad apps and no Face ID The Verge
  5. iPhone Fold: 5 Things We Learned This Week About Apple's Foldable MacRumors
 
A preview of Nvidia's 2026 GTC, which kicks off on March 16, where the company is expected to unveil new agentic-optimized CPUs, a CPU-only rack, and more (Katie Tarasov/CNBC) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:15:01 GMT

Katie Tarasov / CNBC:
A preview of Nvidia's 2026 GTC, which kicks off on March 16, where the company is expected to unveil new agentic-optimized CPUs, a CPU-only rack, and more — Nvidia's graphics processing units have been the hottest-selling chips for years, but the sudden advent of agentic artificial intelligence …

 
GNU Radio Gets a Makeover With PimpMyGRC - Hack a Day Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:00:47 GMT
[idealdealy] had a problem. GNU Radio Companion was proving to be a powerful tool, but it just didn’t look… cool enough. The solution? A custom bit of software called PimpMyGRC, designed …read more
 
Microsoft releases Windows 11 OOB hotpatch to fix RRAS RCE flaw - Bleeping Computer Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:48:14 GMT
Microsoft has released an out-of-band (OOB) update to fix a security vulnerabilities affecting Windows 11 Enterprise devices that receive hotpatch updates instead of the regular Patch Tuesday cumulative updates. [...]
 
ByteDance has reportedly suspended the global rollout of its new AI video generator - Engadget Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:23:26 GMT
A month after Seedance 2.0's launch in China sparked cease-and-desist letters from Disney and Paramount Skydance over its use of copyrighted materials, its developer ByteDance has reportedly hit pause on the release of the AI video tool in other regions. According to The Information, which spoke to two anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter, ByteDance has suspended Seedance 2.0's global rollout. Engadget has reached out to ByteDance for comment and will update this story if we hear back with more information.
 
Venture Capitalist ‘Shocked And Sad’ About How Much Gamers Hate AI - Kotaku - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:19:13 GMT
  1. Venture Capitalist ‘Shocked And Sad’ About How Much Gamers Hate AI Kotaku
  2. Gaming is embracing AI, but GDC proves nobody actually knows what to do with it Polygon.com
  3. Major investor is 'shocked and sad' that the games industry is 'demonizing' generative AI PC Gamer
  4. "AI is not a shiny new feature," Xbox AI lead says,… inkl
  5. AI enters video gaming world, enhancing gameplay and assisting in game creation bastillepost.com
 
What new Google Messages features are rolling out [March 2026] - 9to5Google - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:15:00 GMT
  1. What new Google Messages features are rolling out [March 2026] 9to5Google
  2. Google Messages starts rolling out Trash folder on Android 9to5Google
  3. Google Messages Rolls Out Trash Folder With 30-Day Chat Recovery extremetech.com
  4. Google Messages is finally getting a crucial feature, Samsung has been offering it for a long time Samsung Magazine
  5. Google Messages Is Finally Getting a Trash Folder, and It Changes How Deleting Works Android Headlines
 
PS5 Exclusive Intergalactic's Alleged New Webpage Is No Big Deal At All - Push Square - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:00:43 GMT
PS5 Exclusive Intergalactic's Alleged New Webpage Is No Big Deal At All Push Square
 
iPhone Fold: Launch Date, Price, Design Leaks and Everything We Know - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Apple's long-rumored first foldable phone could come in 2026, and rumors are finally giving insight to what it could look like.
 
Drones caused a Qatari Helium-producing energy hub to shutter; crucial in chipmaking, Bloomberg says the closed hub makes up ~33% of global Helium production (Ines Ferré/Yahoo Finance) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:15:01 GMT

Ines Ferré / Yahoo Finance:
Drones caused a Qatari Helium-producing energy hub to shutter; crucial in chipmaking, Bloomberg says the closed hub makes up ~33% of global Helium production — It's not just oil. — The near-standstill in the Strait of Hormuz is raising fears of a price surge for commodities used …

 
Switch 2 getting Nintendo-licensed Mario Kart World racing wheel, pre-orders open - Nintendo Everything - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:05:25 GMT
Switch 2 getting Nintendo-licensed Mario Kart World racing wheel, pre-orders open Nintendo Everything
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 15, #742 - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:01:03 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for March 15, No. 742.
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 15, #1008 - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:01:01 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for March 15, No. 1,008
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 15, #1730 - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:00:37 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for March 15, No. 1,730.
 
Take Pi for a Spin in this Orbital Simulator - Hack a Day Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:00:08 GMT
It’s Pi Day, and while we know that many of you celebrate privately, those that take a moment to put aside their contemplation of all things circular and join us …read more
 
Some ideas from Donkey Kong Bananza could be in Nintendo’s next big project - My Nintendo News - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:31:52 GMT
  1. Some ideas from Donkey Kong Bananza could be in Nintendo’s next big project My Nintendo News
  2. ‘It Probably Went Too Far’ Say Donkey Kong Bananza’s Creators On The Elephant Transformation’s Destructive Power Game Informer
  3. Donkey Kong Bananza Began As A Goomba With Giant Fists GameSpot
  4. A Nintendo producer's childhood Mario memory helped shape a Switch 2 Donkey Kong hit Game File | Stephen Totilo
  5. Nintendo says Donkey Kong in Bananza is different from the one in The Super Mario Bros. Movie Nintendo Everything
 
Spotify’s new Taste Profile feature lets users fine-tune their algorithm’s recommendations - Engadget Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:11:04 GMT
You're responsible for your own Spotify algorithm now. On stage at SXSW, Spotify's co-CEO, Gustav Söderström, announced the Taste Profile feature, which allows users to personally customize exactly what they want to listen to, whether it's music, audiobooks or podcasts. This AI-powered feature is still in beta, and it will be available to Premium users in New Zealand in the coming weeks.
 
Survey finds Americans worry about AI data centers, but still want the jobs - TechSpot Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:04:00 GMT

Out of 8,512 US adults surveyed in late January, more respondents expressed negative views about data centers' effects on the environment and energy costs than positive ones. However, the largest number of respondents expect data centers to have a positive impact on jobs and tax revenue, and many remain unsure...

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Kaiko: cumulative trading volume on crypto exchange Hyperliquid's perpetual oil futures surged to ~$7.3B on March 12 from $339M on February 28 amid the Iran war (Vicky Ge Huang/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:35:01 GMT

Vicky Ge Huang / Wall Street Journal:
Kaiko: cumulative trading volume on crypto exchange Hyperliquid's perpetual oil futures surged to ~$7.3B on March 12 from $339M on February 28 amid the Iran war — A new generation of investors doesn't want to wait for the traditional market open — While traditional energy investors spent …

 
Trump administration will reportedly get $10 billion for brokering the TikTok deal - Engadget Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:09:54 GMT
There may have been some extra incentive for the Trump administration to get the TikTok US deal done. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is set to receive a total of $10 billion in the deal that allowed TikTok to remain in the US. The new investors who acquired stakes in the US entity of TikTok already paid a $2.5 billion fee to the administration when the deal closed in January, but WSJ's latest report noted that the group of investors would continue to make payments until the total hits $10 billion.
 
Before 'One Battle After Another,' Leonardo DiCaprio Was a Delightful Mess in This Netflix Satire - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:00:49 GMT
Commentary: Don't Look Up is the beginning of the Oscar winner's schlubby era. It's an overlooked dark comedy, with an urgent moral, that has only gotten better with age.
 
What to read this weekend: Locked in with The Iron Garden Sutra - Engadget Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:23:42 GMT
Need something new for your reading list? This week, we recommend A.D. Sui's The Iron Garden Sutra, a meditative horror sci-fi/fantasy and murder mystery.
 
Off-Grid Electricity and Hot Water from Scrap Wood - Hack a Day Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:00:45 GMT
Cooking with charcoal is a fairly common human activity, as much as others have come to prefer fuels like propane and propane accessories for their outdoor, summertime grilling. Although it’s …read more
 
Meta pulling end-to-end encryption on Instagram DMs - Mashable - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:18:14 GMT
  1. Meta pulling end-to-end encryption on Instagram DMs Mashable
  2. Instagram is getting rid of end-to-end encrypted DMs that ‘very few’ people used The Verge
  3. Meta to Shut Down Instagram End-to-End Encrypted Chat Support Starting May 2026 The Hacker News
  4. You may have to stop using one of Instagram’s core features if you care about privacy PhoneArena
  5. Why will Meta be able to read users' Instagram chats from May 8? | Unclear if Meta will end it on Facebook also | Inshorts Inshorts
 
Sources: ByteDance suspended the global launch of Seedance 2.0 amid copyright disputes with Hollywood studios and streamers; it was launched in China last month (The Information) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:15:05 GMT

The Information:
Sources: ByteDance suspended the global launch of Seedance 2.0 amid copyright disputes with Hollywood studios and streamers; it was launched in China last month — ByteDance has put on hold the global launch of its latest video-generation model, Seedance 2., due to a string of copyright disputes …

 
Drone strikes halt a third of the world's helium supply, threatening chip production - TechSpot Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:13:00 GMT

At the center of the issue is the precision gas vital to chip manufacturing and cryogenics. Helium cools silicon wafers during fabrication, maintaining the extremely low temperatures required for etching and lithography. Unlike other industrial gases, there is no effective substitute, and experts warn that even short disruptions can ripple...

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Meta is reportedly planning to cut up to 20 percent of its staff in upcoming layoffs - Engadget Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:08:13 GMT
Meta could be preparing for one of the largest layoffs in its history, according to a Reuters report. The tech giant is planning to cut about 20 percent of its workforce, according to the outlet's sources. According to the report, neither a date nor the exact number of layoffs has been finalized yet.
 
Hands On: Razer's $1,337 Boomslang Throwback Is Absurd and Already Collector Bait - PCMag - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:00:15 GMT
Hands On: Razer's $1,337 Boomslang Throwback Is Absurd and Already Collector Bait PCMag
 
Digg shuts down for a 'hard reset' because it was flooded with bots - Engadget Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:38:48 GMT
Digg has shut down, for now, just a few months after its open beta launched. Justin Mezzell, the company’s CEO, has explained on the home page that it noticed hours after the beta launched that it was already being targeted by SEO spammers. “The internet is now populated, in meaningful part, by sophisticated AI agents and automated accounts,” he wrote. Apparently, the Digg team wasn’t ready for the scale and the speed at which bots found and started flooding the website.
 
A survey of 1,000 hiring managers: 59% say they stress AI's role in layoffs or hiring freezes "because it plays better"; only 9% say AI has fully replaced roles (Gautam Mukunda/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:05:02 GMT

Gautam Mukunda / Bloomberg:
A survey of 1,000 hiring managers: 59% say they stress AI's role in layoffs or hiring freezes “because it plays better”; only 9% say AI has fully replaced roles — Whatever you think about whether artificial intelligence is coming for your job, it has already mastered one corporate skill: hogging the credit.

 
Pagers and paper maps make a comeback in Moscow as the internet goes dark - TechSpot Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:02:00 GMT

For roughly the past week, mobile internet across central Moscow and parts of St. Petersburg has been intermittently failing. People can't load apps, hail cabs, or, in some cases, even make a basic phone call. That last point is particularly concerning. Entire voice networks have gone dark in parts of...

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New Website 'Channel Surfer' Reinvents the Cable TV Couch Vegetation Experience for 2026 - Gizmodo - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:00:52 GMT
  1. New Website 'Channel Surfer' Reinvents the Cable TV Couch Vegetation Experience for 2026 Gizmodo
  2. Channel Surfer lets you watch YouTube like it’s old-school cable TV TechCrunch
  3. This web app lets you 'channel surf' YouTube like a '90s kid watching cable Engadget
  4. Channel Surfer Site Brings the Classic TV Guide to YouTube CNET
  5. This YouTube web tool brings back the magic of cable channel surfing Android Police
 
Bigme B251 Color E Ink Monitor Review: Dreams Don't Always Come True - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:00:48 GMT
Stretching E Ink to the size of a monitor sounds great in theory, but the reality has room for improvement.
 
I Used to Tell People Wi-Fi 7 Routers Were a Waste of Money. CNET's Lab Data Just Proved Me Wrong - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT
I thought Wi-Fi 7 routers were overhyped and overpriced. But after personally testing them and analyzing the data, I stand corrected.
 
Your Tire Sensors Could Be Used to Hack Your Car. What to Look Out For - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:55:09 GMT
It turns out your car's tire pressure monitoring system may be a gold mine for hackers.
 
BuzzFeed's New Spinoff Is a 'Creative Studio' Trying to Make the Internet Fun Again - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:45:00 GMT
Founder Jonah Peretti said at SXSW that the goal is to follow Nintendo's model of creating surprising new things with existing tech.
 
AppsFlyer Web SDK hijacked to spread crypto-stealing JavaScript code - Bleeping Computer Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:36:42 GMT
The AppsFlyer Web SDK was temporarily hijacked this week with malicious code used to steal cryptocurrency in a supply-chain attack. [...]
 
‘Destiny 2’ Has Lost 91% Of Players Since Edge Of Fate, 97% From Final Shape - Forbes - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:29:38 GMT
  1. ‘Destiny 2’ Has Lost 91% Of Players Since Edge Of Fate, 97% From Final Shape Forbes
  2. This Week's Meager Destiny 2 Update Leaves Fans Feeling Like the Franchise is at Its Lowest Ebb Yet, While Bungie Focuses on Trying to Make Marathon a Success IGN
  3. Destiny 2 Just Got a New Update for March 2026, But Fans Aren't Happy About It OpenCritic
  4. Destiny 2 Down on March 10 to Bring Update 9.5.5.5 MP1st
  5. Destiny 2 Has Lost Nearly Its Entire Playerbase On Steam Since The Final Shape TheGamer
 
Nvidia, AMD, and Intel back Microsoft's plan to fix shader compilation stutter - TechSpot Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:16:00 GMT

Nvidia announced its support for Microsoft's new Advanced Shader Delivery technology during a presentation at the Game Developers Conference this week. The feature, designed to address shader-compilation stutter in PC games, will arrive on RTX graphics cards later this year. AMD has also confirmed support, though it has not provided...

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6 VPN Services You Should Try And 5 To Avoid According To Experts - bgr.com - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:02:00 GMT
  1. 6 VPN Services You Should Try And 5 To Avoid According To Experts bgr.com
  2. I've Reviewed Dozens of VPNs. These Are My Top Tips for Setting Yours Up the Right Way PCMag
  3. The best VPN for iPhones in 2026: Top apps for privacy, speed and streaming Salon.com
  4. Researchers Warn Free VPNs Pose Hidden Risks findarticles.com
  5. Top 9 VPNs of March 2026 AMBCrypto
 
What is a Computer? - Hack a Day Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:00:41 GMT
On the podcast, [Tom] and I were talking about the new generation of smartphones which are, at least in terms of RAM and CPU speed, on par with a decent …read more
 
CNET Readers Love to Buy Cool Tech. Here Are Your 20 Favorite Things From the Past Month - CNET - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT
CNET Readers Love to Buy Cool Tech. Here Are Your 20 Favorite Things From the Past Month CNET
 
Slay The Spire 2 Promises To Patch Out 1 Billion HP Exploit As It Sells A Whopping 3 Million Copies In Just One Week - Kotaku - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:42:55 GMT
  1. Slay The Spire 2 Promises To Patch Out 1 Billion HP Exploit As It Sells A Whopping 3 Million Copies In Just One Week Kotaku
  2. Slay the Spire 2 is a bit too familiar for its own good Ars Technica
  3. Slay the Spire 2 Card Tier List Mobalytics
  4. Slay the Spire 2 devs have a radical stance on piracy Polygon.com
  5. Fear not, phobia havers, Slay the Spire 2 will be catering to you in a future update Rock Paper Shotgun
 
Canon EOS R7 Mark II Info: 39MP Stacked Sensor and 2026 Release Date - Canon Rumors - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:33:22 GMT
Canon EOS R7 Mark II Info: 39MP Stacked Sensor and 2026 Release Date Canon Rumors
 
Here's How To Delete Your Personal Data From ChatGPT (And Why You Should) - bgr.com - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:17:00 GMT
Here's How To Delete Your Personal Data From ChatGPT (And Why You Should) bgr.com
 
15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch - Kotaku - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:16:40 GMT
15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch Kotaku
 
How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others - TechCrunch - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others TechCrunch
  2. New to AI chatbots? 7 things to try with ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini first Tom's Guide
  3. OpenAI's app partnerships helps brands lift engagement with curious chatbot users eMarketer
  4. ChatGPT expands app integrations to support DoorDash, Spotify and Uber 디지털투데이
  5. ChatGPT App Integrations: Your Essential Guide to Connecting Spotify, DoorDash, and Uber Bitcoin world
 
I sent my Xbox ROG Ally X for repair, but I've moved on to another handheld - Windows Central - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I sent my Xbox ROG Ally X for repair, but I've moved on to another handheld Windows Central
 
SXSW 2026 Updates: Saturday Has Tech, Breaking Bad and Jamie Lee Curtis - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:58:00 GMT
Day 2 of South by Southwest delved into the ways creative people deal with fast-changing technology. Here's the latest, and what Day 3 has in store.
 
‘ARC Raiders’ Head Praises ‘Unusual’ Marathon Turnaround - Forbes - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:45:19 GMT
  1. ‘ARC Raiders’ Head Praises ‘Unusual’ Marathon Turnaround Forbes
  2. Arc Raiders Boss Says Bungie Did a 'Really Good Job' Addressing Feedback After 'Heavily Criticized' Marathon Playtest IGN
  3. Arc Raiders Is Beating Marathon in Player Count, and It’s Stirring Up a Big Debate ComicBook.com
  4. Marathon, ARC Raiders And The Paradox Of Extraction ‘Casual’ Appeal Forbes
  5. 'The whole map was friendly, and we all extracted together': Peaceful lobbies exist in Marathon after all, though I don't feel safe putting it to the test PC Gamer
 
Google Zero-Day Alert For 3.5 Billion Chrome Users—Attacks Underway - Forbes - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:43:00 GMT
  1. Google Zero-Day Alert For 3.5 Billion Chrome Users—Attacks Underway Forbes
  2. Google patches two Chrome zero-days under active attack. Update now Malwarebytes
  3. Google Fixes Two Chrome Zero-Days Exploited in the Wild Affecting Skia and V8 The Hacker News
  4. Google rushes Chrome update fixing two zero-days already under attack theregister.com
  5. Update now! Chrome emergency update for emergency fix heise online
 
TSMC's N3 logic wafer capacity has become one of the AI industry's biggest constraints, which could push customers to explore greater foundry diversification (SemiAnalysis) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:30:02 GMT

SemiAnalysis:
TSMC's N3 logic wafer capacity has become one of the AI industry's biggest constraints, which could push customers to explore greater foundry diversification — TSMC N3 Wafer Shortages, Memory Constraints, Datacenter Bottlenecks, Supply Chain Wars Winner — Ivan Chiam, Myron Xie, Ray Wang, and 3 others

 
Best Meal Kits, Ranked by Value: We Analyzed Recipes From 7 Top Services - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:19:00 GMT
Not all meal kits are created equal. We compared recipes from seven leading services against supermarket prices to find out which ones are worth the cost -- and which aren't.
 
PlayStation Plus Users Finally Getting One of the Most Popular Xbox Game Pass Games for Free - ComicBook.com - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:15:00 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Users Finally Getting One of the Most Popular Xbox Game Pass Games for Free ComicBook.com
  2. PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For March 2026 Revealed GameSpot
  3. Sony Confirms March PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Additions IGN
  4. March 17 is Going to Be a Super Busy Day for PS Plus Subscribers GameRant
  5. 6 New Playstation Plus Games Include Something for Everyone in March Men's Journal
 
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature - Iowa Park Leader - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:01:53 GMT
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature Iowa Park Leader
 
The Next Apple Watch Series 12 Could Finally Bring Back Classic iPhone Feature - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:01:30 GMT
We sifted through the rumors to find the upgrades most likely to make it to Apple's next smartwatch.
 
My Camera Test: Comparing the $499 Pixel 10A With the Galaxy S25 FE, Motorola Edge - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:01:26 GMT
The Pixel 10A's cameras are similar to those on the 9A, but it still performs quite well compared to other phones in its price range.
 
The 7430U CPU scandal could spread: Another manufacturer under suspicion, ODM comes into the spotlight - Notebookcheck - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:01:00 GMT
  1. The 7430U CPU scandal could spread: Another manufacturer under suspicion, ODM comes into the spotlight Notebookcheck
  2. CPU fraud scandal erupts as another Chinese laptop busted with a fake chip — second device sporting a disguised Ryzen 5500U uncovered after vendor threatens legal action Tom's Hardware
  3. Chinese Laptop Maker Chuwi Advertised AMD Ryzen 5 7430U SoC, but Shipped the Older Ryzen 5 5500U TechPowerUp
  4. Small Computer Factory Exposed for Faking CPUs: Root Cause Lies in Giants' Greed 36Kr
  5. Chuwi caught again, CoreBook Plus also ships with Ryzen 5 5500U instead of advertised Ryzen 5 7430U VideoCardz.com
 
5 great indie games from GDC 2026 - The Verge - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. 5 great indie games from GDC 2026 The Verge
  2. The Coolest Games We Saw At GDC 2026 Game Informer
  3. GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 Delivers Five Days of Transformative Connection and Insight for an Industry in Transition Game Developer
  4. “It doesn’t feel safe”—Many international game developers plan to skip GDC in US Ars Technica
  5. 11 amazing games we played at GDC that belong on your radar Polygon.com
 
User Snags 32 GB DDR5 Memory, Ryzen 7600X, AIO, And B850M Motherboard For Just $87 On Newegg - Wccftech - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:41:00 GMT
  1. User Snags 32 GB DDR5 Memory, Ryzen 7600X, AIO, And B850M Motherboard For Just $87 On Newegg Wccftech
  2. Shopper scores $1,000 in PC hardware for just $86 in a shocking pricing glitch — Newegg shrugs off massive loss and responds with a thumbs-up emoji Tom's Hardware
  3. A user built a PC for $87 due to a Newegg error. GameGPU
  4. Newegg glitch gifts gamer a Ryzen 7600X, motherboard, and 32GB DDR5 kit for less than what GTA 6 might cost Sportskeeda Tech
  5. Reddit user spots Newegg pricing error, gets Ryzen 5 7600X, DDR5, and B850M bundle worth $1000 for $87 VideoCardz.com
 
How to Buy Used or Refurbished Electronics (2026) - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with these tips to snag the best deals on quality refurbished and used electronics.
 
What Is Filmmaker Mode? This TV Setting Takes the Guesswork Out of Picture Quality - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:01:08 GMT
Filmmaker Mode can automatically adjust your TV's picture to look better with specific content. Here's why and when you should use it.
 
If Your iPhone's Battery Drains Faster After iOS 26.3.1, Don't Worry - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:47 GMT
Apple said it's normal for your iPhone battery to drain after an update. It's also only temporary.
 
If You Like The Sound of a Thermoacoustic Stirling Engine, Check Out These Plans - Hack a Day Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:23 GMT
[My Engines] has been doing some sterling work on Stirling engines for some years now. Their thermoacoustic engine is now finally far enough along to open-source, so the magic of …read more
 
Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking out - Engadget Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. A bunch of intriguing games arrived this week, including a mobile port of one of the most absorbing things I’ve played in years and two completely different titles with the same name. Let’s get things started with a look at a few projects that were featured in the latest edition of the Future Games Show.
 
You Can Approximate Pi by Dropping Needles on the Floor - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Who needs a supercomputer when you can calculate pi with a box of sewing needles?
 
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: The Privacy Screen - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
There's not much else groundbreaking about the company's latest flagship, but the built-in privacy display works well without much trade-off.
 
Identity Theft Protection Services: Do You Actually Need One? - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Here's the best advice I have for protecting your identity online.
 
A Hacker Accidentally Broke Into the FBI’s Epstein Files - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: A porn-quitting app exposed the masturbation habits of hundreds of thousands of users, Russian hackers are trying to take over people’s Signal accounts, and more.
 
Don't settle for MacBook Neo's lesser specs when this laptop offers more - Windows Central - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:26:43 GMT
  1. Don't settle for MacBook Neo's lesser specs when this laptop offers more Windows Central
  2. HP Omnibook 5 OLED costs less than Apple MacBook Neo on Amazon, is it a better deal? Sportskeeda Tech
  3. HP OmniBook 5 16 Next Gen AI drops to $608 on Amazon Technobezz
  4. This bargain 16-inch Windows laptop gives you a 2K display for under $550 Windows Central
  5. HP OmniBook 5 16 Next Gen AI now available for $617.19 Technobezz
 
Norda 001A G+ Trail Running Shoe Review: As Expensive as an Apple Watch - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Do you really need a $300 trail running shoe? We test the treads, and the creds, of the Norda 001A G+.
 
The iPhone 17e handed the Pixel 10a its biggest L — and Google did it to itself - Android Authority - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:59:42 GMT
  1. The iPhone 17e handed the Pixel 10a its biggest L — and Google did it to itself Android Authority
  2. Apple’s iPhone 17e Is a Worthy Alternative to the Pricier iPhone 17 Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17e: Read This Before Spending the Extra $200 PCMag
  4. iPhone 17e review: The new $599 standard 9to5Mac
  5. iPhone 17e Review: So Much More Bang for Your Buck Gizmodo
 
I Regret to Inform You That You’re Using an Inferior Pour-Over Coffee Brewer - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:33:00 GMT
The unique flat-bottom design of the Kalita Wave makes brewing exceptional coffee dead simple—especially if you can’t summon the rigor required to make perfect pour-over.
 
An interview with SemiAnalysis CEO Dylan Patel on logic, memory, and power bottlenecks in scaling AI compute, Nvidia securing TSMC N3 allocation early, and more (Dwarkesh Patel/Dwarkesh Podcast) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:30:01 GMT

Dwarkesh Patel / Dwarkesh Podcast:
An interview with SemiAnalysis CEO Dylan Patel on logic, memory, and power bottlenecks in scaling AI compute, Nvidia securing TSMC N3 allocation early, and more — Plus, why an H100 is worth more today than 3 years ago — Dylan Patel, founder of SemiAnalysis, provides a deep dive …

 
Inside the datacenter where the day starts with topping up cerebrospinal fluid - theregister.com - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:11:00 GMT
  1. Inside the datacenter where the day starts with topping up cerebrospinal fluid theregister.com
  2. Human neurons in a bio-computer learn to master the game Doom 3DVF
  3. Meanwhile, scientists have trained human brain cells in a petri dish to play Doom Top Gear
  4. Human Brain Cells Run New Data Centers in Singapore, Melbourne Bloomberg.com
  5. Mad scientists to power AI data centers with living brain neuron-powered microchip New York Post
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 14 #741 - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:01:15 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for March 14, No. 741.
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 14, #1007 - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:01:14 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for March 14, No. 1007.
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 14, #1729 - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:01:13 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for March 14, No. 1,729.
 
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Is a Violent Delight From Netflix - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:54 GMT
The long-running British period gangster series gets its own movie, starring Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan.
 
How to Watch March Madness 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tune in to watch the men’s and women’s teams fight to win the 2026 NCAA Division I Basketball championship.
 
Spring Cleaning? Here's How to Declutter Responsibly—and Maybe Earn Some Cash - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Declutter and deep clean your home sanely by breaking it into smaller tasks. You're also bound to discover there are things you no longer need that you can sell.
 
Japan Approves the World’s First Treatment Made With Reprogrammed Human Cells - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Researchers in Japan pioneered reprogrammed cells 20 years ago. Now the country has given the first-ever authorizations to manufacture and sell medical products based on the technology.
 
Starfield’s Future Will Be Unveiled Next Week by Bethesda - Insider Gaming - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:35:08 GMT
  1. Starfield’s Future Will Be Unveiled Next Week by Bethesda Insider Gaming
  2. Starfield's PS5 Release Seems Practically Inevitable at This Point Push Square
  3. 'Starfield' for PlayStation 5 Leak Shares a Potential Release Date For 2026 player.one
  4. Starfield: Big PS5 reveal & Terran Armada hinted at PlayFront
  5. Is Starfield Coming to PS5 Next Month? VICE
 
The Shockley 4-Layer Diode In 2026 - Hack a Day Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:29 GMT
The physicist William Shockley is perhaps today best known for three things: his role in the invention of the transistor, his calamitous management of Shockley Semiconductor which led to a …read more
 
Staff complain that xAI is flailing because of constant upheaval - ArsTechnica Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:14:53 GMT
Staff complain that the constant upheaval is destroying morale.
 
Nintendo Shows Off Icon Design Proposals For Switch 2's 'C' Button - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Nintendo Shows Off Icon Design Proposals For Switch 2's 'C' Button Nintendo Life
 
Galaxy S26 Ultra display causing eye strain and headache; Samsung is apparently investigating - Sammy Fans - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:34:55 GMT
  1. Galaxy S26 Ultra display causing eye strain and headache; Samsung is apparently investigating Sammy Fans
  2. Share on Your Terms with Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, Galaxy Buds4 Series and Galaxy Book6 Series Now Available Worldwide Business Wire
  4. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Makes Me Wish All Phones Had a Privacy Screen WIRED
  5. The Galaxy S26 series is now officially on sale, and the trade-in values have plummeted 9to5Google
 
An excerpt from the upcoming book Project Maven details how the Pentagon enlisted Silicon Valley to build AI-powered tools of war, now being used in Iran (Katrina Manson/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:30:01 GMT

Katrina Manson / Bloomberg:
An excerpt from the upcoming book Project Maven details how the Pentagon enlisted Silicon Valley to build AI-powered tools of war, now being used in Iran — An excerpt from the coming book Project Maven shows how the US enlisted Silicon Valley in its vision for AI warfare, now playing out in Iran.

 
The ‘glitch prompt’ makes ChatGPT smarter — here’s what happened when I tried it on Claude - Tom's Guide - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:30:00 GMT
  1. The ‘glitch prompt’ makes ChatGPT smarter — here’s what happened when I tried it on Claude Tom's Guide
  2. Using the simple ‘3-prompt rule’ on ChatGPT will immediately guarantee you better results supercarblondie.com
  3. Why Prompt Chaining Is The New Best Way To Work With ChatGPT Forbes
  4. What Is Prompt Chaining? Guide to Multi-Step AI Workflows Cybernews
  5. I tried the '3-prompt rule' with ChatGPT — the results got dramatically better Yahoo Tech
 
Mobile internet blackouts hit Moscow as the Kremlin tightens control; Roskomnadzor data shows average daily traffic is down ~20% in March compared to February (Anastasia Stognei/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:20:01 GMT

Anastasia Stognei / Financial Times:
Mobile internet blackouts hit Moscow as the Kremlin tightens control; Roskomnadzor data shows average daily traffic is down ~20% in March compared to February — Outages mark new phase in government campaign against internet freedom — Moscow is experiencing mass mobile internet blackouts …

 
Palantir software demos and DOD records show how the military may be using AI chatbots, including the kinds of queries and the data used to generate responses (Caroline Haskins/Wired) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:55:01 GMT

Caroline Haskins / Wired:
Palantir software demos and DOD records show how the military may be using AI chatbots, including the kinds of queries and the data used to generate responses — Software demos and Pentagon records detail how chatbots like Anthropic's Claude could help the Pentagon analyze intelligence and suggest next steps.

 
Singapore-based MetaComp, which bridges traditional fiat payment rails and stablecoin settlement infrastructure, raised $35M across two pre-Series A rounds (Timmy Shen/The Block) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:10:01 GMT

Timmy Shen / The Block:
Singapore-based MetaComp, which bridges traditional fiat payment rails and stablecoin settlement infrastructure, raised $35M across two pre-Series A rounds — Quick Take — MetaComp, a digital finance infrastructure provider, said it has raised a total of $35 million across two Pre-A funding rounds completed within three months.

 
A survey of 1,692 US physicians: over 80% use AI professionally and the most common use cases are medical research summarization and clinical care documentation (American Medical Association) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:01:23 GMT

American Medical Association:
A survey of 1,692 US physicians: over 80% use AI professionally and the most common use cases are medical research summarization and clinical care documentation — CHICAGO — New research from the American Medical Association's Center for Digital Health and AI shows that physicians' adoption …

 
Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Save 10% This March - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT
Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this month.
 
Coleman Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 30% Off in March - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Gear up for your next adventure with these Coleman coupons and discount codes to save on camping essentials and outdoor gear.
 
Chirp Discount Codes and Deals: Save Up to 67% - Wired Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Chirp coupon codes and shopping tips to score up to 67% off wheels, up to 50% off refurbished products, and more.
 
Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world - Apple - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:13:57 GMT
  1. Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world Apple
  2. 'We developed a new muscle': Tim Cook on celebrating the past and why Alicia Keys 50th Anniversary concert at Grand Central was authentically Apple TechRadar
  3. At Apple’s NYC Anniversary Event, Neo Buzz, iPod Nostalgia, and Alicia Keys GQ
  4. ‘Apple’ Review: Reinvention Incorporated WSJ
  5. Top Stories: Apple's 50th Anniversary, New and Upcoming Products, and More MacRumors
 
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, March 14 - CNET Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:14:00 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 14.
 
The US Army awards Anduril a 10-year contract worth up to $20B to buy its software, hardware, and services; the deal includes a 5-year optional ordering period (Jen Judson/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:00:56 GMT

Jen Judson / Bloomberg:
The US Army awards Anduril a 10-year contract worth up to $20B to buy its software, hardware, and services; the deal includes a 5-year optional ordering period — The US Army has awarded Anduril Industries a contract with a total value of as much as $20 billion to buy the defense startup's software …

 
A US government website shows the Commerce Department withdrew a planned rule tightening AI chip exports; a draft was sent to agencies for feedback in February (Karen Freifeld/Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:20:04 GMT

Karen Freifeld / Reuters:
A US government website shows the Commerce Department withdrew a planned rule tightening AI chip exports; a draft was sent to agencies for feedback in February — The U.S. Department of Commerce on Friday withdrew a planned rule on AI chip exports, according to a government website.

 
Costco Is Selling A 75-Inch Smart TV For Under $500 All Through March 2026 - bgr.com - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:17:00 GMT
  1. Costco Is Selling A 75-Inch Smart TV For Under $500 All Through March 2026 bgr.com
  2. The TCL C6K is 'a cheap mini-LED TV that's very good value for money' — and now it's down to a record-low price TechRadar
  3. The Deal is a Work of Art: Save $1,000 on a Cinematic 85-Inch TCL QLED Television PCMag
  4. TCL 55-inch Class T7 Series 4K TV: $390 at Amazon Mashable
  5. Major TV Discounts Hit TCL T7 Hisense U8 Samsung Q8F findarticles.com
 
Tomb Raider Remastered's Big Xbox Discount Is Perfect Timing For The Free New DLC - Pure Xbox - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:58:41 GMT
  1. Tomb Raider Remastered's Big Xbox Discount Is Perfect Timing For The Free New DLC Pure Xbox
  2. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered: New outfits and Challenge Mode added in free update today PlayStation.Blog
  3. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Gets A Switch 2 Release, Free Upgrade "Coming Soon" Nintendo Life
  4. Iconic PS1 Trilogy Stealth Released on Nintendo Switch 2 ComicBook.com
  5. Discover the Mobile Edition and Exclusive Limited-Time Discounts! wadenanews.ca
 
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Has Been Rated, Here's The ESRB Summary - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:55:00 GMT
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Has Been Rated, Here's The ESRB Summary Nintendo Life
 
NASA officials sidestepped questions on Artemis II risks—there's a reason why - ArsTechnica Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:17:31 GMT
"This ought to make for some good reading," NASA's mission management team chair said.
 
Pokémon Go Scorbunny Community Day - Eurogamer - Google Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:01:00 GMT
  1. Pokémon Go Scorbunny Community Day Eurogamer
  2. Scorbunny Scampers into Pokémon GO’s March Community Day Pokemon.com
  3. Scorbunny Community Day: Your Go-To PvE Guide Pokémon GO Hub
  4. Pokémon GO Announces A New Slate of Gameplay For March 2026 Bleeding Cool News
  5. Pokémon GO: Guide to the Community Day with Hopplo – How to use the event correctly Mein-MMO
 
For The First Time, A Denuvo Game From 2025 Has Been Cracked By Pirates - TheGamer - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:43:56 GMT
For The First Time, A Denuvo Game From 2025 Has Been Cracked By Pirates TheGamerView Full Coverage on Google News
 
What to Do in Vegas If You’re Here for Business (2026) - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:37:36 GMT
Where to lock in, power down, and actually enjoy your business trip.
 
Two Lost 'Doctor Who' Episodes Found Intact in Waterlogged Collection - CNET Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:32:26 GMT
The 1960s episodes featuring the first Doctor William Hartnell will air in the UK in April.
 
Apple MacBook Neo emerges as company’s most repairable laptop in more than a decade - Reuters - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:20:39 GMT
  1. Apple MacBook Neo emerges as company’s most repairable laptop in more than a decade Reuters
  2. Apple just turned an entire generation of kids into Mac users Macworld
  3. MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, iPad Air with M4, and more are now available Apple
  4. M5 MacBook Air review: Still the best MacBook for almost everybody Ars Technica
  5. PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo The Verge
 
Woman sneezes out maggots after fly larvae get trapped in her deviated septum - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:38:10 GMT
She made a full recovery, despite the maggots.
 
OpenAI reportedly plans to add Sora video generation to ChatGPT - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:26:11 GMT
OpenAI plans to add its Sora video generation model directly into ChatGPT, The Information reports . The standalone Sora app was seen as a smash hit when it launched alongside Sora 2 in September 2025, but interest in the video generation app has fallen in the time since as users ran into limits on the amount and kinds of videos they could create.
 
Slay the Spire 2 is a bit too familiar for its own good - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:26:06 GMT
Early Access impressions: New characters shine, but it feels like we've done this before.
 
AMD Sees Agent Computers as the Next Step in AI PCs - TechPowerUp - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:19:34 GMT
  1. AMD Sees Agent Computers as the Next Step in AI PCs TechPowerUp
  2. Run OpenClaw Locally On AMD Ryzen AI Max+ And Radeon GPUs AMD
  3. AMD Pushes a New Category of PCs: The Agent Computer PCMag
  4. AMD wants you to buy a $2,000 ‘agent PC’ just for AI PCWorld
  5. AMD Ryzen AI MAX APUs & Radeon AI PRO GPUs Offer Stunning Capabilities In OpenClaw AI Agent Wccftech
 
Microsoft: Windows 11 users can't access C: drive on some Samsung PCs - Bleeping Computer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:11:57 GMT
Microsoft is investigating a new issue affecting some Samsung laptops running Windows 11 after installing the February 2026 security updates, in which users lose access to their C:\ drive and are unable to launch applications. [...]
 
Bethesda Boss Todd Howard Will 'Stay the Course on Starfield,' Says Veteran Composer, Who Also Believes 'People Were Just Not Ready For It' at Launch - IGN - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:59:14 GMT
  1. Bethesda Boss Todd Howard Will 'Stay the Course on Starfield,' Says Veteran Composer, Who Also Believes 'People Were Just Not Ready For It' at Launch IGN
  2. "Starfield will eventually become something that will be legendary" – Inon Zur on Music Composition, Working With Todd Howard, Fallout 4’s Main Theme, and More RPG Site
  3. "People were just not ready for" Starfield, says game's composer as he talks "visionary" Todd Howard Eurogamer
  4. Starfield is a game people were "just not ready" for and it'll still come good at some point, reckons Fallout 4 composer Rock Paper Shotgun
  5. Starfield Will “Become Legendary,” Says Composer, Who Believes People Weren’t Ready for i... GamingBolt
 
Figuring out why AIs get flummoxed by some games - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:47:34 GMT
When winning depends on intuiting a mathematical function, AIs come up short.
 
AI Toys Can Pose Safety Concerns for Children, New Study Suggests Caution - CNET Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:43:16 GMT
When one child told the toy, "I love you," it responded, "As a friendly reminder, please ensure interactions adhere to the guidelines provided."
 
Nyne, founded by a father-son duo, gives AI agents the human context they’re missing - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:37:01 GMT
  1. Nyne, founded by a father-son duo, gives AI agents the human context they’re missing TechCrunch
  2. Nyne Raises $5.3M to Solve AI Agents' Context Problem The Tech Buzz
  3. Nyne’s Revolutionary $5.3M Seed Funding Aims to Solve the Critical Human Context Problem for AI Agents MEXC
  4. Startup Nyne Aims to Improve AI Agents With Human Data Context TechJuice
  5. Nyne raises $5.3 million to build AI agents that know you NewsBytes
 
Let Them Eat Skins: Fortnite Players Are Calling For A Boycott Over V-Buck Price Hikes - Kotaku - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:34:53 GMT
  1. Let Them Eat Skins: Fortnite Players Are Calling For A Boycott Over V-Buck Price Hikes Kotaku
  2. Fortnite-maker raising in-game currency prices 'to help pay the bills' BBC
  3. Epic says its Fortnite V-bucks price hike is a ‘direct correlation’ to operating costs The Verge
  4. 4 Key Ways Fortnite Purchases Are About To Cost More Money GameSpot
  5. Epic Fought Apple Over 30% Fees. Now It's Quietly Taking More From Fortnite Players DualShockers
 
New "Zombie ZIP" attack can evade most antivirus scanners - TechSpot Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:34:00 GMT

Known as Zombie ZIP, the method hides malware inside a deliberately malformed compressed archive. According to its creators, most antivirus engines currently fail to detect the threat, potentially giving attackers a new delivery mechanism. At the same time, some researchers argue the technique is less a vulnerability and more a...

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Meta is bringing more international news to its AI - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:33:23 GMT
Meta AI should soon be better at surfacing international news content thanks to a set of new deals with publishers. The company announced new agreements with international outlets and offered additional details on its recent deal with News Corp.
 
The best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play so far - SFGATE - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:32:55 GMT
  1. The best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play so far SFGATE
  2. Switch 2 eShop charts for March 8th, 2026 GoNintendo
  3. The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusives Ranker
  4. Best Switch 2 Games Right Now, Ranked FandomWire
  5. Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – March 8, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia holds off Resident Evil Nintendo Everything
 
Trump Phone Reportedly Costs More, Looks Different and Isn't Made in America - CNET Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:30:00 GMT
A model unit of the T1 seen by The Verge shows specs and pricing that don't match what's advertised on the Trump Mobile website.
 
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 14, #537 - CNET Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:27:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 537 for Saturday, March 14.
 
Steven Spielberg Explains Why He Hasn't Used AI in Filmmaking - CNET Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:13:53 GMT
In an interview at SXSW, the director of the upcoming sci-fi film Disclosure Day discussed aliens, social media, AI in film and more.
 
10+ New Features Coming in iOS 27 - MacRumors - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:13:02 GMT
  1. 10+ New Features Coming in iOS 27 MacRumors
  2. Apple preparing major iOS 27 update with new Siri, AI features and iPhone Fold support Головне в Україні
  3. Apple prepares iOS 27 to bring Apple Intelligence and iPhone Fold support mezha.net
  4. iOS 27 Could Be Apple’s Most Important Update in Years TechJuice
 
Adobe agrees to pay settlement for making its subscriptions hard to cancel - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:03:36 GMT
Adobe has agreed to pay the US government $75 million to settle its lawsuit over the company's allegedly harmful approach to subscriptions. The suit started in 2024, when the US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a joint complaint alleging the company deliberately made it difficult to cancel subscriptions and obscured the frequently expensive "early termination fee" customers have to pay to get out of annual subscriptions that are paid monthly.
 
'This Would Have Been $30 DLC by Most Studios': Players Praise Ghost of Yotei's Free PS5 Update - Push Square - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT
  1. 'This Would Have Been $30 DLC by Most Studios': Players Praise Ghost of Yotei's Free PS5 Update Push Square
  2. Ghost of Yōtei Legends: everything you need to know about the online co-op multiplayer mode PlayStation.Blog
  3. One of my favorite singleplayer games of 2025 just got a free co-op mode Boing Boing
  4. Ghost of Yōtei Update 1.511 Improves Gameplay and Fixes Bugs TwistedVoxel
  5. Ghost of Yotei Legends: Everything You Need to Know About the PS5 Co-op Mode space4games
 
Google Fiber will be sold to private equity firm and merge with cable company - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:57:54 GMT
GFiber and Astound to merge with Alphabet selling majority stake to Stonepeak.
 
FBI seeks victims of Steam games used to spread malware - Bleeping Computer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:52:31 GMT
The FBI is asking gamers who installed Steam titles containing malware to provide information as part of an ongoing investigation into eight malicious games uploaded to the gaming platform. [...]
 
Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year - The Verge - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:51:48 GMT
  1. Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year The Verge
  2. Microsoft Will Add Gaming Copilot To Xbox Series Consoles in 2026 TechPowerUp
  3. Microsoft’s AI Copilot Heading To Xbox This Year Cinelinx
  4. Xbox Gets Gaming Copilot This Year Whether You Want It Or Not Kotaku
  5. RIP to the YouTube Walkthrough? Meet Xbox’s AI Gaming Copilot Man of Many
 
Nothing updates its AI app with semantic search and a new way to track events - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:25:00 GMT
In the mad dash many companies have made to incorporate AI features into their phones, Nothing arrived at one of the better ideas with Essential Space on the Nothing Phone 3a in 2025. The AI-powered app turns screenshots and voice recordings into actionable to-do lists and transcriptions, and now Nothing is rolling out an update to make the app easier to search and capable of recognizing new kinds of content.
 
Supply-chain attack using invisible code hits GitHub and other repositories - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:18:08 GMT
Unicode that's invisible to the human eye was largely abandoned—until attackers took notice.
 
The MacBook Neo is Apple's most repairable laptop - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:09:23 GMT
Apple's cheapest laptop is also its most repairable. iFixit gave the new MacBook Neo a 6/10 repairability score. Although that number would only be mediocre for, say, a game review or final exam grade, it's the MacBook line's highest iFixit score in about 14 years.
 
LG is adding support for Samsung's new Dolby Atmos rival to some of its TVs — though don't expect HDR10+ support to follow this new-found detente - TechRadar - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT
  1. LG is adding support for Samsung's new Dolby Atmos rival to some of its TVs — though don't expect HDR10+ support to follow this new-found detente TechRadar
  2. LG Announces G6 And C6 OLED TV Prices Forbes
  3. LG’s latest OLED TVs include an alternative to Dolby Atmos made by its biggest rival What Hi-Fi?
  4. LG OLED C6 TV to arrive a week before the OLED G6, as pre-orders made available on official store PC Guide
  5. LG OLED TV 2026: AI-Powered Picture That Changes Everything AD HOC NEWS
 
Meta is killing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:52:07 GMT
Meta is killing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs. The feature will "no longer be supported after May 8, 2026," the company wrote in an update on its support page. Unlike WhatsApp, Meta never made encryption available to all Instagram users and it was never a default setting. Instead, users in "some areas" had the ability to opt-in to encryption on a per-chat basis.
 
Planet Of Lana II: Children Of The Leaf Review - A Cinematic Odyssey - GameSpot - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:40:03 GMT
  1. Planet Of Lana II: Children Of The Leaf Review - A Cinematic Odyssey GameSpot
  2. Review — Planet of Lana II. Uncover the past of Lana’s planet in a… | by Walter Muller | Mar, 2026 tasta.me
  3. Planet of Lana II: The Artistic Return of "Ghibli of Gaming" DLCompare.com
  4. Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf Hologram Guide WayTooManyGames
  5. How Long to Beat Planet of Lana II GameTyrant
 
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.
 
Save $320 on this blowout M4 MacBook Air this weekend - AppleInsider - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:27:00 GMT
  1. Save $320 on this blowout M4 MacBook Air this weekend AppleInsider
  2. MacBook Air M5 review: a small update for the ‘just right’ Mac The Verge
  3. I Tested Apple’s M5 MacBook Air—It’s Still the One Most Laptops Chase PCMag
  4. The MacBook Pro M5 Max Is So Fast, It's Hard to Know How to Test It WIRED
  5. Amazon fire sale slashes $320 off this M4 MacBook Air Macworld
 
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.
 
Spotify’s newest feature puts you in control of the music - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:54:00 GMT
  1. Spotify’s newest feature puts you in control of the music 9to5Mac
  2. A New Era of Personalization: Shape Your Taste Profile on Spotify Spotify
  3. Spotify will let you edit your Taste Profile to control your recommendations TechCrunch
  4. Spotify tests letting users directly customize their Taste Profile The Verge
  5. Spotify Co-CEO Gustav Söderström Puts Listeners in Charge of Taste Algorithms observer.com
 
Best Dreo Spring Sale Deals: Air Fryer, Heater, Fans - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:51:05 GMT
Dreo’s spring sale offers a great deal on the Chefmaker combi cooker, plus discounts on WIRED’s favorite bathroom heater and tower fan.
 
Adobe settles DOJ cancellation fee lawsuit, will pay $75 million penalty - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:47:08 GMT
Adobe says it will also give customers who "qualify" free services but is vague on details.
 
Doubling the voltage: What 800 V architecture really changes in EVs - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:17 GMT
Confused about electric vehicle voltages? You won't be after reading this.
 
iPhone Fold leaks reveal key specs and a surprisingly competitive price tag - TechSpot Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:21:00 GMT

In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed that Apple will price its first foldable iPhone at "roughly $2,000," much lower than previously rumored. If Gurman's prediction holds, the iPhone Fold would match the pricing of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which starts at $1,999 for the...

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Another AT&T FirstNet user gets shocking $6,200 bill, at $2 per megabyte - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:49:44 GMT
Bizarre FirstNet charge nearly identical to one that hit different user in 2024.
 
One of Our Favorite Large TVs Is $400 Off - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:42:30 GMT
The 85-inch Hisense U7 gets a big discount, with markdowns for smaller sizes too.
 
You'll now have to fork out for an additional subscription if you want to watch 4K content on Prime Video - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:40:32 GMT
Amazon is raising the price of its ad-free Prime Video subscription and locking 4K UHD streaming behind this new tier. Starting April 10 for US customers, a rebranded Prime Video Ultra subscription will cost $5 per month, up from $3 per month.
 
Google's Genie 3 AI can generate playable worlds, but they still fall apart after a minute - TechSpot Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:36:00 GMT

When Google introduced Project Genie a few months ago, many described the AI tool as a potential game-changer for game development and other world-building tasks. According to a recent Google presentation, however, the Genie 3 AI model – the generative engine behind Project Genie – is still far from disrupting,...

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Windows 11 will finally let you name your user directory during setup - Windows Central - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:33:56 GMT
  1. Windows 11 will finally let you name your user directory during setup Windows Central
  2. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8062 (Beta Channel) Windows Blog
  3. Report: Windows 11 KB5079473 fails to install, reboot loops, freezes system, breaks graphics Neowin
  4. Windows 11’s March Optional Update is Now Available for Release Preview Insiders Thurrott.com
  5. Windows 11 is fixing my biggest complaint with user accounts How-To Geek
 
Your Apple Watch Sleep Tracking Accuracy Might Be Wrong - Here's How To Fix It - bgr.com - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:17:00 GMT
Your Apple Watch Sleep Tracking Accuracy Might Be Wrong - Here's How To Fix It bgr.com
 
Subscribers to Amazon Prime Video with ads lose 4K support on April 10 - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:16:58 GMT
Amazon says its service requires "significant investment."
 
Apple Studio Display XDR Review: Too Much but Not Enough - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:16:32 GMT
The Studio Display XDR monitor comes at a time when HDR-capable screens are everywhere. Apple still does it best, but at a hefty cost.
 
Poland's nuclear research centre targeted by cyberattack - Bleeping Computer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:11:37 GMT
Poland's National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ) says hackers targeted its IT infrastructure, but the attack was detected and blocked before causing any impact. [...]
 
Microsoft investigates classic Outlook sync and connection issues - Bleeping Computer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:53:02 GMT
​Microsoft is investigating several issues causing email synchronization and connection problems when using the classic Outlook desktop client. [...]
 
Xbox Full Screen Experience shows a potential glimpse of how Project Helix will work – though right now, it’s a flawed PC platform - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:48:53 GMT
  1. Xbox Full Screen Experience shows a potential glimpse of how Project Helix will work – though right now, it’s a flawed PC platform Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. GDC 2026: Announcing new tools and platform updates for Windows PC game developers Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft’s ‘Xbox mode’ is coming to every Windows 11 PC The Verge
  4. Microsoft's full screen 'Xbox Mode' will roll out to Windows 11 PCs in April Engadget
  5. Your Windows 11 PC is about to feel a lot more like an Xbox PCWorld
 
iOS 26.4 adds three new ways to customize your iPhone - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:48:00 GMT
  1. iOS 26.4 adds three new ways to customize your iPhone 9to5Mac
  2. 8 new emojis are coming to Apple products with iOS 26.4. Take a look. USA Today
  3. Apple’s New Emoji Pretty Much Sums Up 2026! Here’s the Face You’re Probably Making Right Now Reader's Digest
  4. First Look: New Apple Emojis in iOS 26.4 Beta 4 Emojipedia Blog
  5. A sneak peek at Apple’s new emojis The Jerusalem Post
 
Parallels Desktop creators say MacBook Neo does indeed have enough muscle to run Windows apps - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:45:25 GMT
Parallels, the company best known for making the virtualization software that enables you to run Windows and other operating systems on a Mac, has confirmed that Parallels Desktop is compatible with the MacBook Neo.
 
M5 MacBook Air review: Still the best MacBook for almost everybody - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:31:29 GMT
The M5 MacBook Air is a minor upgrade, but minor upgrades add up over time.
 
X could be breaching US sanctions on Iran, watchdog warns - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:08:06 GMT
The newly verified X account for Iran's supreme leader could be putting the company on the wrong side of US sanctions, according to a watchdog group. The Tech Transparency Project, which last month published a report on X granting premium perks to sanctioned officials in Iran, now says that the verified account for the country's new leader raises fresh questions about the issue.
 
Column | For eons, the Earth has been talking to us. New technology allows us to listen. - The Washington Post - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Column | For eons, the Earth has been talking to us. New technology allows us to listen. The Washington Post
 
Magnetars drag spacetime to power superluminous supernovae - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:59:40 GMT
Frame-dragging may explain an odd pattern seen in the brightest supernovae.
 
Higher Jet Fuel Prices Could Melt Your Summer Travel Plans - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:56:28 GMT
Airline ticket prices are already rising, but an extended crisis in Iran could have bigger effects on the global travel industry.
 
ByteDance will reportedly buy NVIDIA's latest AI chips to use outside of China - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:55:53 GMT
TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance has figured out a way to access NVIDIA's latest AI chips despite export restrictions, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The company is working with a firm called Aolani Cloud and building out Blackwell computing systems in Malaysia.
 
Measles vaccinations rose 291% among New Mexico adults during outbreak - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:44:20 GMT
Despite anti-vaccine rhetoric, New Mexico residents embraced lifesaving shots.
 
Meta's massive undersea cable project delayed in Persian Gulf as Iran conflict escalates - TechSpot Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:36:00 GMT

Meta's 2Africa undersea cable project has hit another geopolitical snag, this time in the Persian Gulf. According to Bloomberg, Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), the company responsible for laying parts of the system, has declared force majeure (a contractual clause that excuses a party from liability if an extraordinary, unforeseeable event...

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Microsoft is working to eliminate PC gaming's "compiling shaders" wait times - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:31:38 GMT
Advanced Shader Delivery uses precompiled shaders for "console-like load times" across PC hardware.
 
This $16 Gadget Makes Reading Your Kindle In Bed Way More Comfortable - bgr.com - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:17:00 GMT
This $16 Gadget Makes Reading Your Kindle In Bed Way More Comfortable bgr.com
 
Adobe CEO to step down after 18 years as investors question the company's next act - TechSpot Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:06:00 GMT

Adobe shares fell about 7% in extended trading after the announcement, leaving the stock down roughly 23% so far this year and near a three-year low.

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How to clean and organize your Mac - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:01:25 GMT
Inevitably, the more you use something — your Mac included — the more dirty and cluttered it’s likely to become. At that point, you can buy a new machine, but the more economical move is to make what you have already work better. To help your computer feel new, or at least a little cleaner and less chaotic, we put together this guide with techniques and useful apps that have helped us maintain a more organized computer. I’ve been using these tips since before I first published this guide in 2021, and they’ve helped keep my 2018 MacBook Air looking and running (almost) like brand new.
 
The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says the conflict is stranding cargo and threatening inflation.
 
Aliens announce their presence in latest Disclosure Day trailer - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:50:45 GMT
"That truth will upend the established order of the entire world. If you do this, there's no undoing it."
 
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Is Disturbing In All The Right Ways - UploadVR - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:39:31 GMT
  1. Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Is Disturbing In All The Right Ways UploadVR
  2. Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes launches on PS VR2 April 24 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes – Game Specific Q&A Bandai Namco Europe
  4. Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes’ New Perspective Breathes New Life Into a Winning Formula IGN
  5. Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Launches in April Insider Gaming
 
The Best Outdoor Deals From the REI Member Days Sale (2026) - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:31:32 GMT
REI's Member Days sale has deals on our favorite tents, backpacks, rain jackets, and more gear to outfit you for summer.
 
Samsung Galaxy S26 review: The smartphone status quo - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:30:33 GMT
It's already smartphone season. Samsung's annual deluge encompasses three new phones for 2026: the frontier-pushing S26 Ultra ($1,300) with its innovative Privacy Screen, the S26 ($899) and the S26+ ($999). The smaller flagships, yet again, are iterative versions of what came before, with the major differences centering on bigger batteries and brighter screens.
 
HP's ink-blocking firmware may violate new global sustainability rules - TechSpot Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:22:00 GMT

The International Imaging Technology Council (Int'l ITC), a trade group for cartridge remanufacturers, says HP's latest printer firmware rollout conflicts with the requirements of the General Electronics Council's (GEC) updated Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, or EPEAT 2.0.

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BYD's latest EVs can get close to full charge in just 12 minutes - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:20:57 GMT
Carmaker’s technology means EVs can be ready almost as quickly as filling a fuel tank.
 
From VMware to what’s next: Protecting data during hypervisor migration - Bleeping Computer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:15:25 GMT
Hypervisor migrations can introduce hidden risks that threaten data availability and recovery. Acronis explains why verified backups and cross-platform recovery are essential during VMware transitions. [...]
 
Engadget Podcast: Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is astounding - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:04:02 GMT
Somehow, Apple made a $599 laptop that's actually a joy to use. In this episode, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham chat about what makes the MacBook Neo so great. And they also dive into the new M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros. Also, Roberto Baldwin, SAE International's Sustainability Editor, joins us to chat about the state of EVs today as gas prices explode.
 
Frequent flyers say these 25 travel essentials under $25 actually make a difference - CNN - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Frequent flyers say these 25 travel essentials under $25 actually make a difference CNNView Full Coverage on Google News
 
Toss Your Not-Quite-Clean Clothes on Simone Giertz’s Laundry Chair - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Inventor and YouTuber Simone Giertz built an elegant chair that holds your half-dirty clothes while still functioning as a seat.
 
Forget Bose, JBL’s new wireless headphones promise flagship-beating battery life for less - What Hi-Fi? - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:56:42 GMT
  1. Forget Bose, JBL’s new wireless headphones promise flagship-beating battery life for less What Hi-Fi?
  2. JBL's two new Live headphones offer 80 hours of battery each Engadget
  3. JBL Live Series and New PartyBox Announced at SXSW Techaeris
  4. Could JBL's new noise-cancelling headphones compete with Sony and Bose? Yahoo Tech
  5. JBL Live 780NC Unlock Auracast For iPhone Users findarticles.com
 
Europe's PEGI will raise age ratings for games with loot boxes and microtransactions - TechSpot Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:54:00 GMT

Starting in June, the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) age rating system, Europe's equivalent to the ESRB, will begin assigning PEGI-16 ratings to all games that sell random items. Furthermore, microtransactions will earn an automatic PEGI-12 rating, and NFTs or other blockchain-related items will be rated PEGI-18.

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Custom AMD silicon powers Project Helix and FSR Diamond boosts visuals - Windows Central - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:42:58 GMT
  1. Custom AMD silicon powers Project Helix and FSR Diamond boosts visuals Windows Central
  2. From GDC: Building the Next Generation of Xbox Xbox Wire
  3. Microsoft plans to ship prototype of next Xbox console to developers in 2027 CNBC
  4. Microsoft’s next Xbox, Project Helix, won’t reach alpha until 2027 The Verge
  5. Xbox Shares New Hardware Details For Next Generation Console, Project Helix Game Informer
 
Police sinkholes 45,000 IP addresses in cybercrime crackdown - Bleeping Computer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:28:33 GMT
An international law enforcement action codenamed "Operation Synergia III" has sinkholed tens of thousands of IP addresses and seized servers linked to cybercrime operations worldwide. [...]
 
Fake enterprise VPN sites used to steal company credentials - Bleeping Computer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:23:28 GMT
A threat actor tracked as Storm-2561 is distributing fake enterprise VPN clients from Ivanti, Cisco, and Fortinet to steal VPN credentials from unsuspecting users. [...]
 
MacBook Neo teardown reveals Apple's most repair-friendly laptop in years - TechSpot Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:22:00 GMT

Unlike recent MacBook Air and Pro models, where Apple's unibody "top case" design turns keyboard problems into major surgery, the Neo's keyboard is treated as its own part rather than being permanently bundled with the upper shell.

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Apple is reducing its App Store commission fees in China - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:12:21 GMT
Apple is lowering its developer fees in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator. From March 15, the commission rate for standard in-app purchases (IAPs) will be reduced from 30 percent to 25 percent on its mainland China App Store storefront for both iOS and iPadOS.
 
Help, I can't stop playing Pokémon Pokopia! And it's all thanks to one very clever difference from Animal Crossing - Eurogamer - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:02:25 GMT
  1. Help, I can't stop playing Pokémon Pokopia! And it's all thanks to one very clever difference from Animal Crossing Eurogamer
  2. Nintendo has jumped 18% this week as a surprise Pokémon hit drove hope it could boost Switch 2 sales CNBC
  3. 'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring Yahoo Finance UK
  4. Nintendo’s share price climbs 15% in two days following the success of Pokémon Pokopia Video Games Chronicle
  5. Tell Me A Story: Pokopia Edition aftermath.site
 
PSA: Don’t buy a $4,400 gray market Samsung TriFold on eBay - The Verge - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. PSA: Don’t buy a $4,400 gray market Samsung TriFold on eBay The Verge
  2. Apple was right to delay the foldable iPhone, just look at the Galaxy Z TriFold’s broken displays PhoneArena
  3. Are Tri-Fold Phones The Future Of Smartphone Design? Esquire India
  4. Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold raises big questions despite bold innovation Báo VietNamNet
  5. PSA: Buying $4,400 Galaxy Z TriFold on eBay could be a huge mistake Sammy Fans
 
Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe - BBC - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:57:02 GMT
  1. Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe BBC
  2. Europe Makes Big Changes To Game Ratings Dark Horizons
  3. MMO Business Roundup: PEGI’s lockbox accountability, Root’s Discord alternative, Pickmon’s barely legal IP frappe Massively Overpowered
  4. Upcoming PEGI Guidelines Target Loot Boxes, Battle Passes, And Other Controversial Meta Systems MMORPG.com
  5. PEGI revises ratings with loot boxes among key changes, and Angry Birds marketing strategies | Week in Views PocketGamer.biz
 
Modern Muscle Showdown: 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack vs. 2026 Ford Mustang GT - Road & Track - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:54:15 GMT
Modern Muscle Showdown: 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack vs. 2026 Ford Mustang GT Road & TrackView Full Coverage on Google News
 
Downloaded a malware-infected Steam game? The FBI wants to hear from you - TechSpot Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:47:00 GMT

According to the FBI's website, the agency's Seattle branch wants to identify potential victims who installed Steam games infected with malware.

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Rocket Report: Pentagon needs more missile interceptors; Artemis II clears review - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:46:30 GMT
SpaceX has started commissioning a second launch pad at the company's Starbase facility in Texas.
 
Google's AI Search Results Love to Refer You Back to Google - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:31:55 GMT
The company's generative AI search tools increasingly cite its own services, like Google Search and YouTube, over third-party publishers.
 
Firefox 115 ESR is keeping Windows 7 support alive a little longer - TechSpot Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Mozilla recently updated its official Firefox support article for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, giving users of these ancient operating systems six more months of safe, modern browsing. The change was neither broadcast by the company nor widely reported online, and it will likely affect a very tiny minority of...

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The Morning After: Our verdict on Apple’s $600 Macbook Neo - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:01:25 GMT
Apple's new family of laptops might have a cringeworthy name, but don't let it fool you. Despite the MacBook Neo running on a built-for-iPhone A-series processor and being limited to 8GB of RAM, it delivers on what Macs do best. It has a capable screen, keyboardand trackpadand its overall build quality should embarrass other laptop-making rivals that have compromised on those areas with their $600 laptops.
 
The 5 best meditation apps for 2026 - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:35 GMT
Meditation is often touted as a mental cure-all, purported to help with stress, sleep, mood, focus and even certain medical conditions. I’ve been meditating most of my adult life. I’ve done silent retreats. I’ve been formally trained in various techniques. I’ve had someone in my contacts list who I referred to as a “guru.” So I feel I’m relatively qualified to give some bad news: Meditation won’t fix your life, despite what David Lynch says. However, there’s also some good news: Despite not actually being a cure-all for everything bad in the universe, meditation can certainly take the edge off.

This is where meditation apps can come into play. Of course, practicing mindfulness doesn’t require an app; people have been doing it for thousands of years, with nary a smartphone in sight. But mindfulness apps can be useful in a number of ways. They provide access to all kinds of guided meditations to suit different styles. Some even offer social connections, which can motivate you to keep up your practice via the magic of peer pressure. They are also particularly well-suited to beginners, with many of them offering a free trial. With all of this in mind, I downloaded some of the most popular meditation apps and set about sitting calmly on a comfortable chair to test them out. What follows is a comparison aimed at real people just looking to squeeze a bit more joy and relaxation out of daily life.
 
Uber robotaxi rides are now available for passengers in Las Vegas - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:30 GMT
Uber’s and Motional's Hyundai Ioniq 5 autonomous EVs will start appearing as an option for riders in Las Vegas. Passengers requesting for an UberX, Uber Electric, Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric ride may be matched with a Motional robotaxi. They will not be forced to take it, though, and will be notified and given the option to decline and choose a regular ride instead. But if they want to try it, they can boost their chances of getting matched with a robotaxi ride by opting in via the Ride Preferences section under Settings.
 
MacBook Air M5 review: Same but faster - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost four years since Apple gave the MacBook Air a serious glow-up. The 2022 model was a total redesign that bumped its performance with the M2 chip and also improved a number of key components. It was also the first MacBook Air to drop the signature tapered design, and Apple added a 15-inch model one year later to boot. Since then, Apple’s primarily focused on making sure it has a new chip every year — we’re already up to the M5, if you can believe it.
 
China’s OpenClaw Boom Is a Gold Rush for AI Companies - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Hype around the open source agent is driving people to rent cloud servers and buy AI subscriptions just to try it, creating a windfall for tech companies.
 
Honda scraps three US-built EVs only months ahead of launch, takes $15.7 billion hit - TechSpot Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:15:00 GMT

At CES 2025, Honda said the 0 Saloon and 0 SUV would begin rolling out in 2026, with North America first: the SUV in the first half of the year and the Saloon later in 2026.

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Gorgeous PS5 RPG In Legendary Series Out Today on PS Store - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:14:41 GMT
  1. Gorgeous PS5 RPG In Legendary Series Out Today on PS Store PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review IGN
  3. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review - Monstie Mash GameSpot
  4. "Monster Hunter Stories 3" Has Over 80 Monsties, But ONLY One Matches Your Personality BuzzFeed
  5. All endangered species locations in Monster Hunter Stories 3 PC Gamer
 
Apple says F1 streaming already exceeds everyone's expectations - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:10:28 GMT
Apple's exclusive deal for US broadcast rights of Formula 1 was a big shift to streaming from ESPN's cable coverage of the past, but after the first race (the Australian Grand Prix), it seems to be going well. "The 2026 Formula 1 season on Apple TV is off to a strong start, with fans responding positively and viewership up year over year for the first weekend, exceeding both F1 and Apple expectations," Apple VP Eddy Cue told The Hollywood Reporter.
 
Xbox Drops 5 Free Games, Includes AAA Award Nominee - GAMINGbible - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Drops 5 Free Games, Includes AAA Award Nominee GAMINGbible
  2. Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, FBC: Firebreak and Black Desert Xbox Wire
  3. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 12-15) Pure Xbox
  4. Microsoft offers five free titles on Xbox for subscribers to enjoy an exclusive trial Mix Vale
  5. Xbox Free Play Days features Killing Floor 3, Worms W.M.D, Tropico 6 and more this weekend AltChar
 
Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
From the global RAM shortage driving up console prices to job loss in the industry, gaming is shaping up to be one of the AI boom's biggest casualties.
 
Logitech K98M Wireless Keyboard Review: Great for Productivity - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
After a series of great low-profile keyboards, the iconic peripherals brand has finally figured out a wireless mechanical model.
 
Sony WF-1000XM6 Review: My New Favorite Earbuds - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:34:00 GMT
Sony's latest flagship earbuds have the best noise canceling—and maybe the best bass—I've ever heard from wireless earbuds.
 
6G Is Coming. Here’s What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT
When it succeeds 5G in 2030, the next-gen mobile network will focus on upload speeds, AI, and radar-like “sensing” of vehicles, devices, and people.
 
Google Maps gets conversational with Gemini-powered "Ask Maps" - TechSpot Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:18:00 GMT

For years, Google Maps has been able to surface nearby coffee shops and provide turn-by-turn navigation. What it couldn't do was answer complex questions that blend location, preferences, and timing. With Gemini built in, it can now.

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Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes arrives in April - Engadget Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:16:26 GMT
Bandai Namco has announced a new Little Nightmares game, this time for virtual reality. Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is developed by Iconik and not by Tarsier Studios, but it’s still connected to the beloved titles Little Nightmares I and II. Remember Dark Six, the protagonist Six’s dark doppelganger from the previous games? Well, in this installment, you will control her as she goes on a journey to reunite with the actual Six in order to reunited with her and become whole.
 
Google Maps Is Getting 'The Most Significant Update' In Over A Decade - InsideEVs - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:11:00 GMT
  1. Google Maps Is Getting 'The Most Significant Update' In Over A Decade InsideEVs
  2. How we’re reimagining Maps with Gemini blog.google
  3. Google Maps gets a very ‘Dora’ update Morning Brew
  4. Google Maps brings a 3D map to your driving directions Engadget
  5. The new Google Maps redesign aims to keep your eyes on the road, not your screen Fast Company
 
Palantir Demos Show How the Military Could Use AI Chatbots to Generate War Plans - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Software demos and Pentagon records detail how chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude could help the Pentagon analyze intelligence and suggest next steps.
 
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.
 
The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.
 
My Moccamaster Delivers Drip Coffee Perfection - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:39:00 GMT
It’s stylish and reliable—and you can pry my Moccamaster from my cold, dead hands.
 
Galaxy Buds4 Series Elevates Call Clarity with HD Voice - Samsung Global Newsroom - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:35:39 GMT
  1. Galaxy Buds4 Series Elevates Call Clarity with HD Voice Samsung Global Newsroom
  2. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: Are They Still Worth Buying With Buds 4 Pro's Release? CNET
  3. Step into studio-quality sound with Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro from Samsung Yahoo! Finance Canada
  4. Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro review: Impressive audio, imperfect ANC Engadget
  5. Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro could become the gold standard for wireless earbuds in the Android ecosystem t2ONLINE
 
Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency - Wired Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT
During a geopolitical crisis, things like weak signal strength, network congestion, and GPS interference can force smartphones to work harder. Here’s how you can save your battery.
 
Starbucks discloses data breach affecting hundreds of employees - Bleeping Computer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:16:55 GMT
Starbucks has disclosed a data breach affecting hundreds of employees after threat actors gained access to their Starbucks Partner Central accounts. [...]
 
NVIDIA Says Its Future Gaming GPUs Will Bring A 1,000,000x Leap In Path Tracing Performance By Using RTX / AI Advances - Wccftech - Google Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:30:00 GMT
  1. NVIDIA Says Its Future Gaming GPUs Will Bring A 1,000,000x Leap In Path Tracing Performance By Using RTX / AI Advances Wccftech
  2. NVIDIA and ComfyUI Streamline Local AI Video Generation for Game Developers and Creators at GDC NVIDIA Blog
  3. Nvidia claims 1 million times better path tracing performance is coming in future gaming GPUs — says current GPUs are already 10,000x faster than Pascal Tom's Hardware
  4. Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 with 6x Frame Generation is rolling out at the end of March The Verge
  5. Path tracing perfection might be Nvidia's future but the cure for shader stutter is coming much sooner PC Gamer
 
Google fixes two new Chrome zero-days exploited in attacks - Bleeping Computer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:56:58 GMT
Google has released emergency security updates to patch two high-severity Chrome vulnerabilities exploited in zero-day attacks. [...]
 
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.
 
DR-DOS is coming back from the dead, rebuilt from scratch in pure assembly - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:46:00 GMT

A one-man company named Whitehorn Ltd. Co. recently announced that DR-DOS is coming back. The "new" text-based operating system has a proper website now, and claims to be carrying forward the legacy of Gary Kildall, whose work helped shape early personal computing. Kildall founded Digital Research in 1974, creating the...

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The who, what, and why of the attack that has shut down Stryker's Windows network - ArsTechnica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:18:11 GMT
Company says it doesn't know how long it will take to restore its Microsoft environment.
 
This web app lets you 'channel surf' YouTube like a '90s kid watching cable - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:06:51 GMT
Many of us remember the halcyon days of being a kid in the ‘90s, spending a weekend afternoon with remote control in hand and a seemingly endless well of stuff to watch on TV. Now you can relive the experience thanks to the appropriately named Channel Surfer web app. It's essentially a YouTube discovery tool that surfaces interesting videos, but presented in a retro homage to the cable channel screen.
 
Teamsters urge DOJ to block Paramount's Warner Bros. merger - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:51:15 GMT
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union that covers warehouse workers, drivers and a diverse collection of other laborers, has come out against Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. In a press release, the Teamsters announced that it has submitted a report to the US Department of Justice's Antitrust Division outlining its concerns about the impact of the deal, and is urging the DOJ to intervene in the merger.
 
Canadian retail giant Loblaw notifies customers of data breach - Bleeping Computer Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:32:21 GMT
Still, out of an abundance of caution, Loblaw says it has automatically logged out all customers from their accounts. Account holders who need to access the company's digital services will have to log in again. [...]
 
Can AI help predict which heart-failure patients will worsen within a year? - MIT Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:30:00 GMT
Researchers at MIT, Mass General Brigham, and Harvard Medical School developed a deep-learning model to forecast a patient’s heart failure prognosis up to a year in advance.
 
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen plans to step down after 18 years - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:27:05 GMT
Adobe's long-time CEO has shared that he plans to step down. Shantanu Narayen has been the chief exec at the tech company for 18 years, a tenure where he led Adobe in the major shift to become a software-as-a-service provider. The exact timeline for his exit is still up in the air, as Narayen will depart when the board of directors names his successor. He will remain on the board as its chair after leaving the CEO post.
 
Oracle prepares new round of layoffs while doubling down on AI infrastructure - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:10:00 GMT

The expanded fund, disclosed in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission following Oracle's quarterly earnings report, has heightened concerns that the company's restructuring will carry a significant human cost. Oracle has spent roughly $982 million of the budget so far, largely on severance, leaving about $1.1 billion in restructuring...

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Discovering the joy of future-forward electrical engineering - MIT Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:10:00 GMT
One year in, MIT’s hands-on 6-5 (Electrical Engineering With Computing) degree program is already one of the most popular majors among first-year students.
 
NASA will try its Artemis II launch again in early April - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:57:14 GMT
NASA will soon give it another go on April Fools' Day. On Thursday, NASA said it's targeting April 1 at 6:24 PM ET for the Artemis II mission's next launch attempt.
 
Live Nation director boasted of gouging ticket buyers, "robbing them blind" - ArsTechnica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:47:58 GMT
Unsealed messages add wrinkle to trial after US agreed to settle with Live Nation.
 
England Hockey investigating ransomware data breach - Bleeping Computer Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:37:16 GMT
England Hockey, the governing body for field hockey in England, is investigating a potential data breach after the AiLock ransomware gang listed it as a victim on its data leak site. [...]
 
John Solly Is the DOGE Operative Accused of Planning to Take Social Security Data to His New Job - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:15:41 GMT
A whistleblower complaint alleges John Solly claimed to have stored highly sensitive Social Security data on a thumb drive. Solly and Leidos, his current employer, strongly deny the allegations.
 
AI-generated Slopoly malware used in Interlock ransomware attack - Bleeping Computer Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:01:27 GMT
A new malware strain dubbed Slopoly, likely created using generative AI tools, allowed a threat actor to remain on a compromised server for more than a week and steal data in an Interlock ransomware attack. [...]
 
RAMaggedon not expected to ease this year as IDC cuts 2026 PC market forecast again - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT
We've been seeing all sorts of warnings about how RAMaggedon is nigh. The latest horseman signalling a disaster is the International Data Corporation, which had already cautioned that things were looking bad at the end of 2025. Today, the organization further cut its forecasts for the PC market in 2026, anticipating that global shipments would fall 11.6 percent. The previous report projected that this year would see a falloff of up to 8.9 percent due to ongoing memory shortages. And the new figure was set before the escalation of conflicts in Iran and across the Middle East, which could further deflate computing and other industries.
 
Game devs cash in: Nearly 6,000 Steam games earned over $100,000 last year - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:53:00 GMT

Speaking to reporters and developers on the sidelines of GDC, Valve's Tom Giardino noted that only around 3,000 titles earned over $100,000 at the height of the pandemic in 2020, when many people were spending their time indoors playing video games and consuming online content.

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KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:50:38 GMT
KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel, Netflix and Sony have announced. Sony Pictures Animation handed the rights to the film to Netflix in 2021 as part of a larger licensing deal, but neither company could have expected how much of a hit it would ultimately become. Besides being Netflix's "most-watched movie of all time," KPop Demon Hunters is also nominated for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the 98th Academy Awards, and stands a good chance of winning.
 
‘Uncanny Valley’: Anthropic’s DOD Lawsuit, War Memes, and AI Coming for VC Jobs - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:48:21 GMT
In today’s episode, we discuss how the saga between Anthropic and the Department of Defense is far from over.
 
Samsung's glasses-free 3D gaming monitor is getting more games - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:02:00 GMT

Samsung's Odyssey 3D monitor offers enthusiasts a renewed way to enjoy 3D gaming experiences. At the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026, the Korean company announced a major expansion of the gaming content available for the Odyssey 3D ecosystem.

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Meta is testing clickable links in Instagram captions for verified subscribers - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:45:55 GMT
Instagram has long limited users' ability to share links, restricting link-sharing to Stories, Reels and user profiles. But that might now be changing. The company has started to test clickable links inside of post captions for subscribers to Meta Verified.
 
PEGI ratings for game releases in Europe will be age-restricted if they contain loot boxes - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:43:25 GMT
European regulators are continuing to crack down on loot boxes and gaming features it classifies as "interactive risk categories." The Pan-European Game Information, better known as PEGI, is rolling out new rules that will apply age ratings based on the presence of loot boxes and other in-game purchases or systems that could be tied to gambling or addictive behavior. The exact policies are as follows:
 
Bumble is the latest dating app to add an AI assistant - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:17:29 GMT
Bumble is testing an AI dating assistant called "Bee" that it hopes will get users on dates without them having to swipe through profiles, Bloomberg writes. The company announced the AI assistant during its fourth quarter earnings, and intends to use the AI in a new experience it calls "Dates."
 
Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:15:00 GMT
WIRED spoke with Nick Fox, Google’s SVP of knowledge and information, about how AI is changing the company’s advertising business.
 
Soundcore Nebula P1i projector review: An affordable option with accurate color and loud sound - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:34 GMT
Anker’s Soundcore projectors have become an attractive option for buyers thanks to models like the P1 and Nebula X1 that combine performance and portability. Now, the company has added "affordability" to that equation with its latest model, the $369 P1i. Instead of being detachable like on the P1, its speakers fold out toward listeners, promising better and louder sound than most cheap projectors.
 
US Lawmakers Move to Kill the FBI’s Warrantless Wiretap Access - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A bipartisan bill would force the FBI to get a warrant to read Americans’ messages and ban the federal purchase of commercial data on US residents ahead of a critical April deadline.
 
Another longtime Microsoft executive is retiring - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:44:53 GMT
It’s already been a busy year for high-profile Microsoft departures, with longtime Xbox chief Phil Spencer bowing out last month alongside his expected successor Sarah Bond. Today it’s the turn of Microsoft's head of Experiences + Devices, Rajesh Jha, who leaves after more than 35 years at the company.
 
These Excellent Computer Speakers Are $100 Off - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:29:00 GMT
IK Multimedia's iLoud Micro Monitors are an excellent pick for anyone who works with audio and video, or just likes premium sound.
 
Valve says its loot boxes are more like trading cards than gambling - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:26:00 GMT

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Valve in February, arguing that mystery boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 constitute "quintessential gambling" because players pay for a chance to obtain rare cosmetic items that can carry significant monetary value and be traded for real money.

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Alexa+ can now swear, thanks to a new personality style - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:21:07 GMT
Amazon just unveiled a new personality type for Alexa+. The "sassy" option is reserved for adults and the company claims it will throw out censored curse words from time to time. Amazon describes this option as a combination of "unfiltered personality" and "razor-sharp wit, playful sarcasm and occasional censored profanity."
 
Need a fresh start? This Windows 11 ISO download makes clean installs easy - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:13:00 GMT

Microsoft's Windows 11 ISO is the most flexible way to install or reinstall the company's latest desktop OS, whether you're setting up a new PC, fixing a broken system, or upgrading without touching the Media Creation Tool. It lets you create a bootable USB, run an in-place upgrade, or install...

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BallotGuessr is Geoguessr for budding political pundits - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:28 GMT
Fancy yourself as one of those folks who stands in front of an expensive touchscreen display on a news network on election night, zooming in and out of counties while bleating about polling and voting data? If so, you might get a kick out of BallotGuessr.
 
Veeam warns of critical flaws exposing backup servers to RCE attacks - Bleeping Computer Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:59:20 GMT
Data protection company Veeam Software has patched multiple flaws in its Backup & Replication solution, including four critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities. [...]
 
Ukraine allows allies to train AI models on its battlefield data - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:51:04 GMT
Ukraine's four-year war with Russia has made it the world leader in battlefield drone technology. One byproduct of that is that the data it collects has become one of the country's most valuable assets. On Thursday, Ukraine played that card, saying it will begin sharing its battlefield data with allies to train drone AI software.
 
It's come to this: V-Color to launch 1+1 DDR5 value pack with one RAM stick and one filler module - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:32:00 GMT

Fake memory kits that are used to fill empty DIMM slots have been around for a long time now, though V-Color's value pack is pretty unusual.

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How ‘Handala’ Became the Face of Iran’s Hacker Counterattacks - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:14:39 GMT
Amid a paralyzing breach of medical tech firm Stryker, the group has come to represent Iran's use of “hacktivism” as cover for chaotic, retaliatory state-sponsored cyberattacks.
 
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan returns with a Western survival shooter - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:12:21 GMT
After spending many years as the public face of Overwatch, Jeff Kaplan stayed well out of the limelight after leaving Blizzard in 2021. Five years later, the former Blizzard vice president and Overwatch lead director is back with his own studio and a new game, which you might be able to play pretty soon.
 
Claude can now generate charts and diagrams - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
With Claude enjoying a moment of newfound popularity among regular people, Anthropic is previewing an update designed to make its chatbot better at explaining some concepts. Starting today, Claude can generate charts and diagrams as part of its responses, either when asked directly or when it decides visuals might be helpful to the user.
 
Valve details performance targets for Steam Machine and Steam Frame - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:57:00 GMT

Unsurprisingly, Steam Machine verification requirements will be more lenient than those for the Steam Deck, since the Machine is expected to provide roughly six times more performance headroom. Meanwhile, verification requirements for locally installed games on the Steam Frame will be stricter.

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Honda cancels three EVs that were months away from US production - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:55:23 GMT
Honda has announced it is canceling three electric vehicles it was months from starting production on at its EV Hub in Ohio. The Honda 0 SUV, the Honda 0 sedan and the Acura RSX are all being wound down. The company showed off all three models, and touted them as in near-production form at CES 2025. Unlike the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX, which run on GM's Ultium platform, the scrapped models were built on Honda's own Zero platform and would have been its first fully in-house EVs.
 
Google built a flash-flood prediction tool using Gemini and old news reports - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:45:42 GMT
Flash floods are notoriously difficult to predict, but Google might have a novel solution. The company just revealed Groundsource, a prediction tool for flash floods that uses Gemini to source data from old news reports. This is the first time it has used a language model for this type of work.
 
Fortnite "Save the World" mode will return as a free-to-play game in 2026 - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:22:00 GMT

Originally unveiled in 2011 and released after years of redesign and delay in 2017, Save the World was Fortnite long before "dropping from the battle bus" entered gaming vocabulary. It was built as a four-player PvE (player-versus-environment) action-building title – a blend of base construction, resource gathering, and combat against AI-controlled enemies.

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Microsoft's Copilot Health can use AI to turn your fitness data and medical records 'into a coherent story' - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:20:00 GMT
Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Health, an AI-powered tool it claims can help make sense of your medical records, health history and fitness data from wearables, should you grant it access to that information. The company said it will be in a "separate, secure space" in the Copilot app and that the idea is to help provide you with more context and insights so you can ask your doctor the right questions when you see them.
 
Uber is shooting for even more upscale clientele with Uber Elite - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:06:20 GMT
Uber has launched a new invite-only luxury ride experience called Uber Elite. Aimed at "executives, frequent travelers, and riders looking for a more elevated experience," it sounds like an upgraded version of Uber Black for the, well, uber-rich.
 
Rivian's R2 EV arrives this spring with a $58,000 price tag - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Ahead of its official release later this spring, today Rivan is announcing full pricing and trim levels for its long-awaited R2 electric SUV.
 
Cybertruck owner sues Tesla over FSD crash, claims keeping Elon Musk as CEO was negligent - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:41:00 GMT

According to a court filing at Harris County District Court, plaintiff Justine Saint Amour bought a Cybertruck with the FSD package from a Florida dealership in February 2025.

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Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:53:25 GMT
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED's team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
 
Hisense TVs caught showing non-skippable ads when changing inputs or channels - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:53:00 GMT

The same behavior has been documented on models running Hisense's own VIDAA operating system – now rebranded Home OS – which also powers TVs sold under brands including Akai, Schneider, and Loewe. Initially dismissed as isolated reports, the issue appears to have persisted for at least a few years. One...

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Disney+ gets its own time-sucking vertical video section - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:33:09 GMT
It’s not just the major social platforms that know how effective an endless scroll of short videos is at hijacking your dopamine system. Disney+ is adding Verts, a selection of short vertical clips you can scroll through to keep your brain chemistry happy when you are in the bathroom so inclined. The company says it’s a “dynamic feed” to help users “quickly find their next favorite watch,” letting you jump straight in to see the full movie or TV show the clip hails from. Not to mention the side benefit of elbowing out those social platforms, many of which use cut-down clips of Disney-owned content anyway.
 
Starfleet Academy is the best first season of a Star Trek show ever - Engadget Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The first season of a TV show is a tricky thing. It has to convince people to watch it and justify the show’s existence to the network (or streaming service) execs. It has to deal with actors and writers who may not have fully dialed into the characters and world yet. There are some shows with absolutely stellar first seasons — Stranger Things, Veronica Mars and Ted Lasso are a few — but many other hit shows stumbled out of the gate, like The Office and Supernatural.
 
Windows 11 "Xbox Mode" UI coming to all PCs in April - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:24:00 GMT

The Windows full-screen experience, now called "Xbox Mode," will exit beta next month in select territories. The new interface, which enables users to launch PC games and other apps using only a controller, debuted last year on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally and will soon be available on all Windows...

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These Wall-E-like robots are making Texas sidewalks safer - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:49:00 GMT

Residents in the city of Burleson, Texas, are the first to see the Wall-E-like Daxbots trundling around their neighborhoods.

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Google Maps Gets Chatty With a New Gemini-Powered Interface - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT
“Ask Maps,” rolling out today to Google Maps on mobile, lets you ask Gemini questions about locations and even to plan trips on your behalf.
 
OS/2 isn't dead: ArcaOS update brings the 1980s-era OS to modern UEFI PCs - TechSpot Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:18:00 GMT

A quarter of a century after IBM released the last official version of OS/2, someone is still keeping the platform alive under the ArcaOS name. Arca Noae is now the only company licensing OS/2 technology from IBM, after Serenity Systems' eComStation project disappeared around 14 years ago.

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10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:03:00 GMT
Here are the best meal kits in 2026, from Martha Stewart’s meal kit to the best meal delivery on a budget.
 
Best Massage Guns of 2026: Hyperice, Therabody, and More - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Massage guns used to be simple percussive devices. Now, they use vibrations, hot and cold therapy, and even LED light to ease post-workout pain and promote muscle recovery.
 
Sennheiser RS 275 TV Headphone Bundle Review: Awesome Tech, OK Headphones - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Sennheiser’s new TV transmitter system uses the power of Auracast to connect nearly infinite headphones—if you can find a pair you like.
 
How to Watch the Oscars (2026) - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The 98th Annual Academy Awards will happen on Sunday, March 15. Here's how to make sure you catch every speech, joke, dress, and song.
 
Apple MacBook Pro Review (M5 Max, 16-inch): The Fastest MacBook Yet - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A more exciting MacBook Pro is waiting in the wings, but the M5 Max shows the continued success of Apple Silicon.
 
The Best Large TVs (Best Over 75 Inches): Samsung, LG, and More - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
TVs are bigger and better than ever. These are my favorite screens that come in extra-large sizes, from affordable to ostentatious.
 
AeroPress Coffee Is Superb When I’m Traveling, but I Use Mine Even When I Stay Home - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Its convenience can’t be beat in hotels, Airbnbs, and campsites, but AeroPress’ clever portable coffee maker is also excellent for a quick cup at home when a whole pot would be too much.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 20% Off - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:04:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com coupons and handpicked travel deals.
 
Expedia Coupons and Deals: Up to 75% Off Select Trips - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:02:00 GMT
Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75%off your stay, with or without a promo code.
 
Birdfy Discount Code: Save Up to 40% on Smart Bird Feeders - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT
Use these verified Birdfy discount codes to score up to 40% off smart feeders, camera kits, and accessories.
 
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.
 
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.
 
What to Do in Dumbo If You’re Here for Business (2026) - Wired Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:33:00 GMT
The Big Apple has had a tech boom in the past few years—here’s where to stay, play, eat, and work in the city’s tech-dense Dumbo neighborhood.
 
3 Questions: On the future of AI and the mathematical and physical sciences - MIT Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Professor Jesse Thaler describes a vision for a two-way bridge between artificial intelligence and the mathematical and physical sciences — one that promises to advance both.
 
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.
 
3 Questions: Building predictive models to characterize tumor progression - MIT Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:50:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Matthew Jones is working to decode molecular processes on the genetic, epigenetic, and microenvironment levels to anticipate how and when tumors evolve to resist treatment.
 
How Joseph Paradiso’s sensing innovations bridge the arts, medicine, and ecology - MIT Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:25:00 GMT
From early motion-sensing platforms to environmental monitoring, the professor and head of the Program in Media Arts and Sciences has turned decades of cross-disciplinary research into real-world impact.
 
MIT School of Engineering faculty receive awards in fall 2025 - MIT Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
 
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.
 
Neurons receive precisely tailored teaching signals as we learn - MIT Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:50:00 GMT
New work suggests the brain can deliver neuron-specific feedback during learning — resembling the error signals that drive machine learning.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
A winning formula for student project teams at MIT - MIT Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:30:00 GMT
The teamwork, leadership, and communication skills developed in the Gordon Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program drive success of Edgerton Center project teams.
 
For one learner, online MIT courses are “like getting a Ferrari for the price of an electric scooter” - MIT Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:50:00 GMT
Senior engineer Badri Ratnam has enhanced his education and career with 40 courses offered by MITx at MIT Open Learning.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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:
 
LAB14 joins the MIT.nano Consortium - MIT Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The advanced manufacturing group becomes a member and will contribute equipment to MIT.nano.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
MIT’s delta v accelerator receives $6M gift to supercharge startups being built by student founders - MIT Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:35:00 GMT
Ed Hallen MBA ’12 and Andrew Bialecki, co-founders of tech firm Klaviyo, will help to meet increased student demand for building impactful ventures.
 
More trees where they matter, please - MIT Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
An international study reveals disparities in urban shade levels, exacerbating the “heat island” effect in big cities.
 
Study reveals climatic fingerprints of wildfires and volcanic eruptions - MIT Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In research that could help elucidate humans’ role in global warming, scientists showed how three major natural events impacted global atmospheric temperatures.
 
Chip-processing method could assist cryptography schemes to keep data secure - MIT Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
By enabling two chips to authenticate each other using a shared fingerprint, this technique can improve privacy and energy efficiency.
 
MIT faculty, alumni named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows - MIT Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:55:00 GMT
Annual award honors early-career researchers for creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments.
 
Exposing biases, moods, personalities, and abstract concepts hidden in large language models - MIT Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT
A new method developed at MIT could root out vulnerabilities and improve LLM safety and performance.
 
Parking-aware navigation system could prevent frustration and emissions - MIT Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
By minimizing the need to drive around looking for a parking spot, this technique can save drivers up to 35 minutes — and give them a realistic estimate of total travel time.
 
New study unveils the mechanism behind “boomerang” earthquakes - MIT Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
These ricocheting ruptures may be more common than previously thought.
 
3D-printing platform rapidly produces complex electric machines - MIT Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Overcoming challenges of 3D printing with multiple functional materials, MIT researchers fabricated an electric linear motor in hours.
 
Personalization features can make LLMs more agreeable - MIT Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
The context of long-term conversations can cause an LLM to begin mirroring the user’s viewpoints, possibly reducing accuracy or creating a virtual echo-chamber.
 
The strength of “infinite hope” - MIT Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:20:00 GMT
MIT Dean of Engineering Paula Hammond keynotes the 52nd MLK Celebration, with a message of resilience and determination.
 
New AI model could cut the costs of developing protein drugs - MIT Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers used a large language model to optimize the genetic sequences of proteins manufactured by yeast, making production more efficient.
 
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.
 
Provide your trader status in App Store Connect - Apple Developer Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:25 GMT
To align with the Digital Services Act (DSA) in the European Union (EU), Account Holders and Admins in the Apple Developer Program can now enter their trader status in App Store Connect.