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Increasingly Paranoid OpenAI Has Installed Fingerprint Scanners and Airgapped Systems to Prevent Secrets Escaping

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-09 10:08:23

As the United States embroils itself in a self-inflicted "arms race" with China, tech companies are ratcheting up the paranoia to extreme levels. Take ChatGPT's creator OpenAI, which is reportedly clamping down hard on physical security after it says it was "targeted" by Chinese AI rivals. Per the Financial Times, the company has gone as far as installing fingerprint "biometric access controls" around its offices, as well as electronically-dependent security airlocks, similar to the kind found

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Nvidia beats Apple to a $4T valuation as it rides AI wave

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-09 11:12:05

Nvidia, the US company specializing in high-performance GPU cards, has become the first ever company with a market capitalization of four trillion dollars. It is now the most valuable company in the world, ahead of Apple and Microsoft. It’s a little over a year since the company overtook AAPL thanks to a spectacular rise in value that saw it go from being worth $2T to more than $3T in just four months … Nvidia is best known for its high-end GPU chips used in gaming computers, and until the las

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Samsung's slimmer Galaxy Watch 8 series includes Gemini access

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-09 11:00:01

Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 at its Unpacked event today. This is a fairly major redesign with some nifty-looking features. It boasts a smaller profile, with the company claiming it's the slimmest smartwatch it has ever made. It's 8.6mm thick, which makes it around 11 percent slimmer than the Watch 7. It ships with a new test that gauges the levels of antioxidants in the body. This is done by leveraging optical sensors. We gave this feature a try in a hands-on demo and came away fai

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Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a bigger battery and is still thinner than last year's model

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-09 11:00:39

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7, along with the Z Flip 7 FE and the Z Fold 7, during its latest Unpacked event. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a 4.1-inch Super AMOLED Flex Window, which is the largest external display on a Z Flip model yet. It's also the slimmest iteration of the Flip so far, measuring only 13.7 mm in thickness when folded, and has a larger battery (4,300mAh) than any of its predecessors. Since the new model comes with the AI features of Android 16, Samsung calls it an "intell

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IKEA goes all in on Matter with new smart home products

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-09 11:42:32

The new line launches in January, and two new speakers are coming this year. IKEA continues its push into the smart home category with a new line of Matter -compatible products, set to launch in January. The ready-to-assemble furniture conglomerate has been testing the waters with smart home products for a while now , but this is its largest release in the space yet. Beyond stating consumers could expect 20 new products running the open source Matter standard, zero specifics were provided on w

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Treasury sanctions North Korean over IT worker malware scheme

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-09 11:43:11

The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned cyber actor Song Kum Hyok for his association with North Korea's hacking group Andariel and for facilitating IT worker schemes that generated revenue for the Pyongyang regime. Considered a sub-cluster of the Lazarus group linked to North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau, the Andariel state actor is focused mostly on financially-motivated operations like ransomware (Maui, Play) and cryptocurrency heists. Song Kum Hyok has been identified as a

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X Chief Says She Is Leaving the Social Media Platform

news.ycombinator.com Mike Isaac 2026-03-09 11:52:04

Linda Yaccarino, the chief executive of X and a top lieutenant to its owner, Elon Musk, said on Wednesday that she was leaving the company two years after joining the social media platform. In a post to X, Ms. Yaccarino, 61, said, “When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me.” She did not provide a reason for her departure. Ms. Yacc

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11 of the Best Peacock Shows You Can Stream Right Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-09 10:00:07

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement 11 of the Best Peacock Shows You Can Stream Right Now The Day of the Jackal isn't the only Peacock original you should try.

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201 Prime Day Deals Picked By People Who Obsessively Test Gear

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-03-09 11:16:17

Amazon Prime Day is four days in 2025, and we're just kicking off day two. The Prime Day deals started dropping last month and will go on through Friday. We'll be dangerously caffeinated and working in shifts, covering 20 hours a day through the end. As Prime Day enters its second day, we have totally refreshed our recommendations to highlight categories WIRED readers want most and are shopping this Prime Day. The WIRED Reviews team only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and a

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13 Best Prime Day Pet Deals on Amazon (2025)

wired.com Molly Higgins 2026-03-09 11:48:41

Amazon Prime Day is arguably the best time of the year to upgrade your pet's setup for way less dough. As the pet tech writer here at WIRED, I have strong opinions about which (often pricey) pet gear is worth the money. From automatic litter boxes to feeders and fountains, and even DNA testing kits and pet cameras, I've pulled together the best Prime Day pet deals on WIRED-tested gear for this event, which runs through July 11. I'll be updating with more deals as I find them, so make sure you're

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X CEO Linda Yaccarino is stepping down after two years

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-09 11:56:05

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X after two years running the company, she announced today. She was appointed its CEO in the year after Elon Musk bought and renamed the company previously known as Twitter — so far, there is no word on who will replace her. “When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to car

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PR is your scaling power: Learn from Insight Partners’ Nikki Parker at TechCrunch All Stage

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-03-09 11:15:00

PR and marketing are more than just press releases — they’re powerful tools for attracting investors, customers, and top talent. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15, Nikki Parker, EVP of Marketing and Communications at global software investor Insight Partners, will break down the essential PR and marketing strategies every startup needs. From crafting compelling narratives and positioning your company for growth and fundraising to building a brand that stands out in a crowded market, this round

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Nvidia hits $4 trillion market cap, first company to do so

cnbc.com Samantha Subin Kif Leswing 2026-03-09 15:52:47

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attends a roundtable discussion at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 11, 2025. Nvidia shares jumped more than 2% on Wednesday, topping a $4 trillion market cap for the first time as investors scooped stock in the tech giant building the hardware for the generative artificial intelligence boom. The chipmaker is the first company to ever achieve this market value. Nvidia is the wo

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Zoom's AI gets a huge productivity upgrade - here's what it can do now

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2026-03-09 15:00:14

alexsl/Getty Images Zoom's AI assistant just got another agentic upgrade. The company announced Wednesday that its AI Companion, unveiled close to two years ago, can now connect with 16 third-party apps -- all without forcing the user to leave Zoom. Also: How ChatGPT actually works (and why it's been so game-changing) The AI Companion can now more seamlessly assist sales and customer service professionals, for example, by connecting directly with apps like Salesforce and Zendesk. It can also

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Appeals court strikes down ‘click-to-cancel’ rule

theverge.com Lauren Feiner 2026-03-09 15:16:59

is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. A federal appeals court just threw out a new government regulation that would have required subscription services to give consumers an easy way to cancel. The Federal Trade Commission’s click-to-cancel rule was set to take effect next week, and would have required everything from

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HBO Max comes full circle, and this time your apps will auto-update

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-09 17:56:29

The HBO streaming video app became HBO Max when the company added Warner Bros movies and Turner TV shows. In the worst rebrand since Twitter became X, the company later dropped the unique and valuable HBO part of the name and kept the generic and worthless Max part. Two years later, the company is fixing that. It today becomes HBO Max once more – and this time around, your apps should automatically update … Musk still holds the dumbest rebrand award thanks to throwing away a global household n

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Federal ‘click to cancel subscriptions’ rule struck down in court [U]

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-09 19:54:53

A “click to cancel” law was last month passed in California, and now the FTC has ratified a federal rule designed to achieve the same goal. The idea of both is to force companies to make it as easy to cancel an online or app subscription as it is to sign up in the first place. Update: Following a court challenge, the US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the rule. See update at the end … Both laws were introduced in response to sketchy practices by companies designed to make it as dif

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Sizing up the 5 companies selected for Europe’s launcher challenge

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-09 19:48:59

The European Space Agency has selected five launch startups to become eligible for up to 169 million euros ($198 million) in funding to develop alternatives to Arianespace, the continent's incumbent launch service provider. The five companies ESA selected are Isar Aerospace, MaiaSpace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, PLD Space, and Orbex. Only one of these companies, Isar Aerospace, has attempted to launch a rocket into orbit. Isar's Spectrum rocket failed moments after liftoff from Norway on a test f

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191 Prime Day Deals Picked By People Who Obsessively Test Gear

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-03-09 19:20:22

Amazon Prime Day is four days in 2025, and we're just kicking off day two. The Prime Day deals started dropping last month and will go on through Friday. We'll be dangerously caffeinated and working in shifts, covering 20 hours a day through the end. As Prime Day enters its second day, we have totally refreshed our recommendations to highlight categories WIRED readers want most and are shopping this Prime Day. The WIRED Reviews team only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and a

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How to protect your cell phone number from SIM swap attacks

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2026-03-09 19:00:00

It’s 2025, and cell phone numbers are ubiquitous. We use our phone numbers to sign up for websites and online services, from retail and banking to social media and health providers. You can use your phone number to reset a forgotten password, and even for receiving two-factor authentication codes for securely logging in to your accounts. But if someone can steal your phone number, they can effectively become you. With your phone number, a hacker can start gaining access to your online accounts

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BNY Mellon will have custody of Ripple's new stablecoin as institutional interest in crypto swells

cnbc.com Tanaya Macheel 2026-03-10 05:41:45

Bank of New York Mellon will be the primary custodian for the Ripple's U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin reserves going forward, the two companies said Wednesday. The partnership should enhance regulatory compliance for Ripple, the issuer of ripple USD (RLUSD), and boost institutional credibility for the company as well as the fast growing stablecoin industry. BNY is the nation's oldest bank and primarily serves institutions and corporations. It also adds to the growing number of traditional insti

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HomeKit-compatible smart homes becoming more affordable as Ikea Matters

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-10 05:33:04

You won't need to use Ikea's own app any more HomeKit compatibility used to attract a noticeable price premium when buying smart home products, but the Matter standard is changing that – and Ikea is now going all-in on this. The company says that it has more than 20 new affordable Matter-compatible smart home devices in the works, with likely plans to expand into completely new product types too … A quick recap on Matter and HomeKit Originally, brands wanting to offer HomeKit compatibility h

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IKEA ditches Zigbee for Thread going all in on Matter smart homes

news.ycombinator.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-03-10 02:42:17

Ikea is relaunching its smart home line in a move that will make its low-cost products work with other brands, with or without Ikea’s own hub. Starting in January, the Swedish furniture giant will release more than 20 new Matter-over-Thread smart lights, sensors, and remotes with “more new product types and form factors to come,” David Granath of Ikea of Sweden, tells The Verge in an exclusive interview. Ikea is also rebooting its audio offerings as it seeks to fill the Sonos Symfonisk-shaped h

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Astro is a return to the fundamentals of the web

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-10 02:18:06

After migrating several projects from WordPress to Astro, I've become a massive fan of this framework. What is Astro? Astro is a web framework that came out in 2021 and immediately felt different. While most JavaScript frameworks started with building complex applications and then tried to adapt to simpler sites, Astro went the opposite direction. It was built from day one for content-focused websites. The philosophy is refreshingly simple. Astro believes in being content-driven and server-fi

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Why I don't ride the AI Hype Train

news.ycombinator.com Mert Bulan 2026-03-10 05:29:46

Ever since ChatGPT came out, the tech world has jumped on a new hype train—just like it did before with crypto, NFTs, and the metaverse. This time, I think the hype spread even faster because it was so easy to try—just open a website and start typing. ChatGPT quickly became one of the fastest-growing products ever, reaching 100 million users in 2 months. Like past trends, it also brought a lot of debate and strong opinions. I’ve used ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs), and I’ve even

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Amazon Has Cut This iRobot Vacuum and Mop’s Price 4 Times in 24 Hours of Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-10 03:50:00

In just 24 hours of Prime Day, Amazon has seen a whirlwind of deals especially for home tech. If you’re looking for a robot vacuum that also mops and doesn’t break the bank, the search can be tough as most models still hover around $500 or more. That’s what makes today’s deal on the iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo (Y0140 mode) so impressive: The price has dropped yet again this morning and now sits at $139, a 49% discount from its usual $274. This is the lowest price ever for this mode

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This HP 14-Inch Chromebook Is $199, Amazon Clears Out Stock with a Flash Sale and Only 20% Left

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-10 05:03:31

Laptops have not been Amazon’s Prime Day priority this year, so it’s some searching to uncover a true gem. If you’re on a tight budget, Chromebooks remain your best value for quality and as it turns out, there is one model that you should not miss. The HP Chromebook 14-inch (Intel Processor N100, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB UFS) is at a record low price thanks to a flash sale with only 20% of the stock left. Once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. At $199, you’re getting a massive 50% discount off the usual $

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Record-Setting Qubit Performance Marks Important Step Toward Practical Quantum Computing

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-03-10 05:05:09

The promise of so-called “quantum advantage” is simple. By harnessing the counterintuitive rules of quantum mechanics, quantum computers should be able to—in theory—surpass the computational potential of any classical supercomputer. But before quantum advantage drastically changes information technology as we know it, researchers have yet to address the many hurdles that are preventing quantum computers from entering into the mainstream. That said, quantum computing as a field has evolved drama

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Prime Day Makes the HP 14″ Chromebook the Cheapest Laptop at 50% Off, Even Though It’s the Latest Model

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-03-10 05:45:51

A good laptop is a must for a lot of us. The ability to work or study on the move, or just zone out and watch some TV or a good film, is something that can’t be overrated. There are loads of great laptop and Chromebook options out there, but they can be pretty pricey a lot of the time. That’s where today’s amazing Prime Day deal comes in. Right now, you can get your hands on a HP 14-inch Chromebook for just $200. For reference, this model would normally cost you $390, so this is a 49% prime dis

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I Tried Living Without the Internet for a Day: It Made Me Want to Throw Away My Phone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-10 02:00:00

I stood on a ridge in the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by pinyon trees and red-barked pines, listening to the trill of dark-eyed juncos jostling through the underbrush. Amid all this beauty, my phone chimed. And chimed again. And buzzed and beeped. A friend sent an Instagram link. Uber Eats offered a discount deal. Target had a coupon for cleaning products. Someone drove by my Ring doorbell camera. Our lives are so dependent on the internet, the thought of living wi

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Nvidia beats Apple to a $4T valuation as it rides AI wave

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I Tried Living Without the Internet for a Day: It Made Me Want to Throw Away My Phone

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