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Iran War Live: U.S. Is Considering ‘Winding Down’ Iran Operations, Trump Says - WSJ ↓

Saturday March 21, 2026

Iran War Live: U.S. Is Considering ‘Winding Down’ Iran Operations, Trump Says WSJIran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Is Considering ‘Winding Down’ War The New York ... Continue Reading »

2nd Marine Expeditionary Unit of around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues - CBS News ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

2nd Marine Expeditionary Unit of around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues CBS NewsUS sending Marines and amphibious assault ship ... Continue Reading »

Why the US wants to protect Iran’s oil and gas - Vox ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Why the US wants to protect Iran’s oil and gas VoxExclusive: Qatar's energy boss says he had warned of dangers of provoking Iran ReutersTrump’s Complaint About Israeli ... Continue Reading »

How the Iran war threatens global food supply - NPR ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

How the Iran war threatens global food supply NPRAmerican farmers are feeling the squeeze The EconomistIran war-induced fertilizer shortage threatens Republicans in farm states ahead of midterms CNBCIran ... Continue Reading »

Attacks on major oil, gas sites in the Middle East - Reuters ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Attacks on major oil, gas sites in the Middle East ReutersWhere Oil and Gas Sites Have Been Attacked During Iran War The New York TimesIran Might Use ... Continue Reading »

Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto - BBC ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto BBCUkraine-Hungary Druzhba oil pipeline row threatens EU loan BBCTrump and Iran Dominate the Agenda as Europe’s ... Continue Reading »

Trump news at a glance: president blasts Nato allies amid reports US will send more troops to Middle East - The Guardian ↓

Saturday March 21, 2026

Trump news at a glance: president blasts Nato allies amid reports US will send more troops to Middle East The GuardianView Full Coverage on Google News Continue Reading »

Hamas Considering Disarmament Plan From Trump’s Board of Peace, Officials Say - The New York Times ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Hamas Considering Disarmament Plan From Trump’s Board of Peace, Officials Say The New York TimesA U.S. proposal to disarm Hamas; we hear voices from Iran NPRHamas given ... Continue Reading »

Iran war: Assassinations leave little room for negotiation - DW.com ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Iran war: Assassinations leave little room for negotiation DW.comIran Believes It’s Winning—and Wants a Steep Price to End the War WSJWhose War? The New York TimesThe US–Israel war ... Continue Reading »

Iranian attack hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, some damage reported - Reuters ↓

Thursday March 19, 2026

Iranian attack hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, some damage reported ReutersIran war updates: Israel refinery bombed as retaliatory strikes reverberate Al JazeeraNo injuries reported in latest ... Continue Reading »

The challenges of securing Hormuz as 6 nations issue joint statement - navalnews.com ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

The challenges of securing Hormuz as 6 nations issue joint statement navalnews.comFive European nations and Japan to 'contribute' to Hormuz security Euronews.comMore countries sign joint statement on ... Continue Reading »

Iran threatens to target tourism sites worldwide and says it's still building missiles nearly 3 weeks into war - PBS ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Iran threatens to target tourism sites worldwide and says it's still building missiles nearly 3 weeks into war PBSIran threatens world tourist sites as more Marines ... Continue Reading »

Iran developing a ‘vetting system’ for Strait of Hormuz transit: Report - Al Jazeera ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Iran developing a ‘vetting system’ for Strait of Hormuz transit: Report Al JazeeraA Few Ships Are Trickling Through the Strait of Hormuz With Iran’s Approval The New ... Continue Reading »

US-Israel strikes have destroyed Iran’s ability to enrich uranium, Benjamin Netanyahu says - Financial Times ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

US-Israel strikes have destroyed Iran’s ability to enrich uranium, Benjamin Netanyahu says Financial TimesFive problems the Iran war could solve for Israel’s Netanyahu Al JazeeraIran war boosts ... Continue Reading »

Scramble for Jet Fuel Shows How Energy Shortages Are Rippling Across Asia - The New York Times ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Scramble for Jet Fuel Shows How Energy Shortages Are Rippling Across Asia The New York TimesFrom Four-Day Weeks to AC Bans, the World Is Scrambling to ... Continue Reading »

Teen daughter of North Korean leader Kim drives a tank while observing drill with her father - AP News ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Teen daughter of North Korean leader Kim drives a tank while observing drill with her father AP NewsKim Jong Un brings daughter to ‘war preparation’ drill CNNNorth ... Continue Reading »

Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983 - AP News ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983 AP NewsWhite Rhinos Reintroduced to Uganda 43 Years After Poachers Wiped Out ... Continue Reading »

As the Iran war rages, Israel continues killing senior Iranian figures. This is how they do it. - CBS News ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

As the Iran war rages, Israel continues killing senior Iranian figures. This is how they do it. CBS NewsIsrael is rapidly killing Iran's top leaders. Experts ... Continue Reading »

‘Time to End the Pause’ – Zelensky Sends Delegation to US Amid War in Middle East - Kyiv Post ↓

Thursday March 19, 2026

‘Time to End the Pause’ – Zelensky Sends Delegation to US Amid War in Middle East Kyiv PostZelenskyy says Ukraine wants timeline for next round of ... Continue Reading »

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is using drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks - PBS ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is using drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks PBSUS, Ukrainian negotiators to discuss drone deal in Miami on Saturday ReutersUkraine sends ... Continue Reading »

The Download: OpenAI is building a fully automated researcher, and a psychedelic trial blind spot ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. OpenAI ... Continue Reading »

OpenAI is throwing everything into building a fully automated researcher ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

OpenAI is refocusing its research efforts and throwing its resources into a new grand challenge. The San Francisco firm has set its sights on building ... Continue Reading »

Mind-altering substances are (still) falling short in clinical trials ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

This week I want to look at where we are with psychedelics, the mind-altering substances that have somehow made the leap from counterculture to major ... Continue Reading »

The Download: Quantum computing for health, and why the world doesn’t recycle more nuclear waste ↓

Thursday March 19, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. A ... Continue Reading »

Can quantum computers now solve health care problems? We’ll soon find out. ↓

Thursday March 19, 2026

I’m standing in front of a quantum computer built out of atoms and light at the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre on the outskirts of ... Continue Reading »

Why the world doesn’t recycle more nuclear waste ↓

Thursday March 19, 2026

The prospect of making trash useful is always fascinating to me. Whether it’s used batteries, solar panels, or spent nuclear fuel, getting use out of ... Continue Reading »

The Download: The Pentagon’s new AI plans, and next-gen nuclear reactors ↓

Wednesday March 18, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The ... Continue Reading »

What do new nuclear reactors mean for waste? ↓

Wednesday March 18, 2026

MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more ... Continue Reading »

The Pentagon is planning for AI companies to train on classified data, defense official says ↓

Tuesday March 17, 2026

The Pentagon is discussing plans to set up secure environments for generative AI companies to train military-specific versions of their models on classified data, MIT ... Continue Reading »

The Download: OpenAI’s US military deal, and Grok’s CSAM lawsuit ↓

Tuesday March 17, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Where ... Continue Reading »

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4 Cool Costco Finds That Can Help You Build Your Own Hi-Fi Dolby Atmos Setup ↓

Saturday March 21, 2026

If you're looking to expand your Hi-Fi Dolby Atmos setup to get the most out of your home theater setup, consider these great finds from ... Continue Reading »

Netflix Is Streaming A Criminally Underrated 2023 Sci-Fi Movie From A Star Wars Director ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

If you're a fan of Gareth Edwards or his hit films like Rogue One, you'll be happy to hear that Netflix is now hosting his ... Continue Reading »

This $50 Monitor Can Change The Way You Work And Game ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

It's undeniable that a second monitor improves productivity, but it can be hard to keep a laptop portable when you also have to lug around ... Continue Reading »

6 Features You Never Knew Your Original Nintendo Switch Had ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

A Nintendo Switch can do more than most owners realize, and some of its handiest built-in features are easy to miss until you dig through ... Continue Reading »

4 Cheap Home Security Cameras That Punch Above Their Price Bracket ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Security cameras can help you keep an eye on your home and your family, sometimes at a bargain price. These models pack a punch without ... Continue Reading »

Before The Pitt, Shawn Hatosy Starred In An Underrated '90s Sci-Fi Horror Movie ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Shawn Hatosy may be lighting up the screen in The Pitt today, but nearly 30 years ago, he starred in an underrated '90s sci-fi horror ... Continue Reading »

5 Useful 3D Printer Projects That Can Level Up Your Home ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

If you've got a 3D printer, then you've got an easy solution at hand to any number of common and seemingly mundane problems around your ... Continue Reading »

Google Messages Finally Added Real-Time Location Sharing - Here's How To Use It ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

The long-awaited Real-Time Location sharing feature has finally come to Google's Find Hub. Here's how to share your location with friends and family. Continue Reading »

What Type Of Microfiber Cloth Is Best For Cleaning OLED Screens? ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Not every microfiber cloth is safe for a delicate OLED screen. The best choice comes down to a fabric blend that is softer than most ... Continue Reading »

5 Cheap Projectors Under $300 Dollars Experts Recommend Buying ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

You don't have to break the bank to add a solid projector to your home entertainment setup. These affordable models deliver the features that experts ... Continue Reading »

Chuck Norris, Legendary Action Star Of Walker, Texas Ranger, Dead At 86 ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

The distinguished martial artist and actor spent decades on iconic movies and TV shows, working with icons everywhere from Bruce Lee to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Continue Reading »

All 3 Live-Action Daredevil Actors, Ranked From Worst To Best ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Daredevil is far from the most popular Marvel superhero, but three actors have attempted to do the character justice as depicted in the comic books. Continue Reading »

8 Of The Cheapest Ways To Upgrade Your Gaming Station ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

If your gaming setup is due for an upgrade - but you'd prefer not to spend an arm and a leg on it - there ... Continue Reading »

The MacBook Neo's USB-C Ports Look Identical – But They Work Very Differently ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

The MacBook Neo is earning extremely positive reviews from tech experts, including our own, but its two USB-C ports remain a significant drawback. Continue Reading »

Are Smart Plugs Better Than Outlet Timers? ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Smart plugs and outlet timers can both run devices on a schedule, but one becomes much more useful once your needs get a little bigger ... Continue Reading »

How To Tell If Your Replacement Car Key Is An OEM Or Third-Party ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

If you've been wondering whether that replacement car key came from the OEM or a third-party company, finding out is fairly straightforward. Continue Reading »

NASA Has Bad News About What Could Happen To Humans Born In Space ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Having babies born in space could produce an interesting conundrum as shown by research with one particular creature. Continue Reading »

Nintendo Switch 2 Update Just Gave Your Game Collection A Boost - Here's How ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Nintendo quietly rolled out a new feature for Switch 2 in its latest update that gives a visual boost to many of your favorite old ... Continue Reading »

You're Going To Hate Google's New Rules For Sideloading Android Apps ↓

Thursday March 19, 2026

Google has long been at battle with tackling sideloading apps on Android platforms, changing its rules multiple times, much to the dismay of developers. Continue Reading »

A Die Hard Movie Led To A Real-Life FBI Investigation ↓

Thursday March 19, 2026

Hollywood icon Bruce Willis starred as John McClane in five Die Hard movies, but only one managed to attract the attention of the real-life FBI. Continue Reading »

Super Micro names VP DeAnna Luna as acting chief compliance officer, after SMCI closed down 33% on March 20 amid a chip smuggling scandal (Dina Bass/Bloomberg) ↓

Saturday March 21, 2026

Dina Bass / Bloomberg: Super Micro names VP DeAnna Luna as acting chief compliance officer, after SMCI closed down 33% on March 20 amid a ... Continue Reading »

A US judge dismisses a lawsuit by Sam Altman's sister accusing Altman of sexual abuse from 1997 to 2006, as the claims expired in 2008, but says she can refile (Jonathan Stempel/Reuters) ↓

Saturday March 21, 2026

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters: A US judge dismisses a lawsuit by Sam Altman's sister accusing Altman of sexual abuse from 1997 to 2006, as the ... Continue Reading »

Interviews with over three dozen people detail how lobbyist Mike Davis used his ties to Trump to push the DOJ to approve deals, including HPE's Juniper deal (Wall Street Journal) ↓

Saturday March 21, 2026

Wall Street Journal: Interviews with over three dozen people detail how lobbyist Mike Davis used his ties to Trump to push the DOJ to approve ... Continue Reading »

Filing: Anthropic says it cannot manipulate Claude once the military has deployed it, denying DOD accusations that Anthropic could tamper with models during war (Paresh Dave/Wired) ↓

Saturday March 21, 2026

Paresh Dave / Wired: Filing: Anthropic says it cannot manipulate Claude once the military has deployed it, denying DOD accusations that Anthropic could tamper with ... Continue Reading »

Leaked DOD letter: Pentagon will adopt Palantir's Maven AI system as an official program of record to streamline its adoption across all arms of the US military (David Jeans/Reuters) ↓

Saturday March 21, 2026

David Jeans / Reuters: Leaked DOD letter: Pentagon will adopt Palantir's Maven AI system as an official program of record to streamline its adoption across ... Continue Reading »

The FBI and CISA warn hackers tied to Russian intelligence services are targeting users of messaging apps such as Signal with phishing attacks (Tim Starks/CyberScoop) ↓

Saturday March 21, 2026

Tim Starks / CyberScoop: The FBI and CISA warn hackers tied to Russian intelligence services are targeting users of messaging apps such as Signal with ... Continue Reading »

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals throws out a 2024 FTC order barring Intuit from advertising TurboTax products as "free" when many taxpayers are ineligible (Jonathan Stempel/Reuters) ↓

Saturday March 21, 2026

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals throws out a 2024 FTC order barring Intuit from advertising TurboTax products as “free” when ... Continue Reading »

The US Department of Energy announces a partnership with SoftBank and its affiliate SB Energy to develop a 10 GW data center with its own power supply in Ohio (Associated Press) ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Associated Press: The US Department of Energy announces a partnership with SoftBank and its affiliate SB Energy to develop a 10 GW data center with ... Continue Reading »

A US jury finds Elon Musk intentionally misled Twitter shareholders by disparaging the company in 2022 to buy it for a lower price than his original $44B bid (Bloomberg) ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Bloomberg: A US jury finds Elon Musk intentionally misled Twitter shareholders by disparaging the company in 2022 to buy it for a lower price than ... Continue Reading »

Moonshot says Kimi K2.5 provides "the foundation" for Cursor's Composer 2 model and that Cursor accesses Kimi K2.5 via Fireworks AI (@kimi_moonshot) ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

@kimi_moonshot: Moonshot says Kimi K2.5 provides “the foundation” for Cursor's Composer 2 model and that Cursor accesses Kimi K2.5 via Fireworks AI — Congrats to ... Continue Reading »

Super Micro says co-founder Yih-Shyan Liaw has resigned from its board after US prosecutors indicted him on allegations of smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China (Jordan Novet/CNBC) ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Jordan Novet / CNBC: Super Micro says co-founder Yih-Shyan Liaw has resigned from its board after US prosecutors indicted him on allegations of smuggling Nvidia ... Continue Reading »

Anthropic launches Claude Code channels, which let users interact with a Claude Code session through Telegram and Discord (Marcus Schuler/Implicator.ai) ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Marcus Schuler / Implicator.ai: Anthropic launches Claude Code channels, which let users interact with a Claude Code session through Telegram and Discord — Anthropic released ... Continue Reading »

Jensen Huang proposes a compensation model where engineers receive an AI token budget on top of their base salary, to deploy agents as productivity multipliers (Anniek Bao/CNBC) ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Anniek Bao / CNBC: Jensen Huang proposes a compensation model where engineers receive an AI token budget on top of their base salary, to deploy ... Continue Reading »

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16, says social platforms gave "insufficient forethought" about consequences (Bill Ready/Time) ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Bill Ready / Time: Pinterest CEO Bill Ready calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16, says social platforms gave “insufficient forethought” ... Continue Reading »

Microsoft acknowledges complaints about Windows 11, promising a reduction of "unnecessary" Copilot integrations, more control over updates, and more (Ed Bott/ZDNET) ↓

Friday March 20, 2026

Ed Bott / ZDNET: Microsoft acknowledges complaints about Windows 11, promising a reduction of “unnecessary” Copilot integrations, more control over updates, and more — ZDNET's ... Continue Reading »