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‘Psyop’: How Far-Right Conspiracy Theories About the Minnesota Shooting Evolved to Protect MAGA

wired.com David Gilbert 2026-03-20 00:54:00

In the hours after Vance Boelter was named as the suspect in the fatal shooting of Melissa Hortman, a Democratic Minnesota state representative, and her husband Mark Hortman, far-right conspiracists and Republican influencers claimed he was a violent, leftist Democrat. “The far left is murderously violent,” Elon Musk wrote on X on Saturday, a post that remains on the site and has been viewed over 50 million times. When the facts of the story emerged—that the alleged shooter had been registered

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Amazon Kuiper second satellite launch postponed by ULA due to rocket booster issue

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-03-20 05:53:26

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is shown on its launch pad carrying Amazon's Project Kuiper internet network satellites as the vehicle is prepared for launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., April 28, 2025. United Launch Alliance on Monday was forced to delay the second flight carrying a batch of Amazon 's Project Kuiper internet satellites because of a problem with the rocket booster. With roughly 30 minutes left in the countdown, ULA announc

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AMD shares rise 10% after analysts say they expect a 'snapback' for chipmaker

cnbc.com Salvador Rodriguez 2026-03-20 05:29:17

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices rose nearly 10% on Monday after analysts at Piper Sandler lifted their price target on the stock on optimism about the chipmaker's latest product announcement. The analysts said they see a snapback for AMD's graphics processing units, or GPUs, in the fourth quarter. That's when they expect the chipmaker to be through the bulk of the $800 million in charges that AMD said it would incur as a result of a new U.S. license requirement that applies to exports of semic

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James Webb Peers Into Mysterious Haze Covering Pluto

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-20 03:22:52

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have peered into a mysterious blue haze cloaking the surface of Pluto — and discovered that it's controlling the dwarf planet's climate and atmosphere. The findings, reported in a new study published in the journal Nature Astronomy, also hint that other worlds, including our own, may have a hazy history as well, potentially reshaping our understanding of how the Earth came to possess its current climate. "This is unique in the solar system," lea

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Google Play Store just make it harder to fat-finger an accidental purchase

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 05:11:32

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is replacing the Play Store’s one-tap buy button with a new “Slide to buy” gesture. The update aims to reduce accidental purchases by requiring a more deliberate action. The change is rolling out with version 46.5.19-31 of the Play Store across all purchase interfaces. Online retailers are increasingly keen to make the buying process as smooth as possible, but that convenience can lead to unintentional purchases. To counter this, Google is int

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Shortcuts app has chatbot-like Apple Intelligence powers in iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-20 05:29:33

Apple Intelligence doesn’t (yet) offer an official chatbot mode, but in iOS 26 Apple will let power users get a chatbot-style experience via the Shortcuts app. Here’s how it works. New Shortcuts feature gives you chatbot-like responses from Apple Intelligence iOS 26 has a new feature in the Shortcuts app that lets you tap directly into Apple Intelligence’s LLMs with any custom query. One surprise benefit of this feature, as highlighted by AppleInsider, is that Shortcuts’ responses sound a lot

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Threads is testing out a way to hide spoilers

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-20 05:23:46

Meta is testing a way to hide spoilers on Threads, according to a new post from Mark Zuckerberg. The feature lets you obscure text or an image so that they're only viewable once they're tapped or clicked. In the current version being tested, you have to highlight your chosen text or tap on the image and then tap "Mark spoiler" to hide it. Inside the Threads app there's even a swirling particle animation that covers text and images before flittering away when you tap on them. Meta Meta suggest

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This Roomba with an auto-empty dock is down to a record-low price

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-20 05:41:05

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . The Roomba 105 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock has been discounted to $280 as part of an extended Father's Day sale. This is a record-low price, as it usually costs $450. Math tells me that's a cool $170 off. As the name suggests, this lil robovac will automatically head to the included de

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I told ChatGPT more about myself - here's how the AI used that personal info

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-03-20 02:30:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ChatGPT offers several ways to customize and personalize your conversations. You can share your name, your profession, and other tidbits about your life. You're able to tell it what traits it should possess, such as patience, sympathy, or understanding. You can add and save certain facts about yourself and tell it to reference memories from past conversations. That all sounds helpful. But what does ChatGPT do with the information it knows about you? I shared certai

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I replaced my monitor with a 34-inch ultrawide OLED for a week - here's my buying advice

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-03-20 05:01:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor retails for $800 It is a large, 34-inch curved gaming monitor with impressive visual output and an immersive design Be aware that this display does not come with internal speakers. View now at Dell View now at Amazon more buying choices For the longest time, I considered curved monitors to be nothing more than a gimmick like 3D TVs (remember those?). But over the years and through personal experience, I've learned that these

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I found a subscription-free smart ring that rivals Oura - and it did some things better

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-03-20 05:11:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Ultrahuman Ring Air is the brand's first foray into the smart ring space, and it's available for $349, no subscription required The ring is great for hardcore fitness enthusiasts and recreational exercisers looking to use their health data to optimize their wellness routines The app's user interface could be improved for easier access to daily logging functions. $349 at Amazon As one of the hottest smart rings on the market, the Ultrahuman Ring Air offers features an

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This is the most travel-friendly charger I've tested, with support for over 190 countries

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-20 05:43:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The InfinaCore P3 Pro is available now for $129. It's a USB travel charger and 10,000 mAh portable power bank rolled into one, with a handy Qi2 wireless charger built into the unit. It commands a premium price View now at Infinacore Travel chargers and power banks have become a staple of my travel kit. They give me the ability to keep things topped up when out and about -- and during those unexpected delays -- while giving my ever-growing tech collection a full recharge

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Bye bye, Wi-Fi: How to add a wired network to your home without running Ethernet

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2026-03-20 05:47:00

Supersmario/Getty Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The answer is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for mobility, but a wired connection offers many advantages when it comes to working from home. It's faster and more reliable, with lower latency, all of which matters if y

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I'm taking my favorite portable vinyl player on all my summer trips, and it's $25 off at Amazon

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-03-20 05:55:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Audio-Technica Sound Burger retails for $199 and comes in yellow, black, or white. The Sound Burger has unparalleled portability, a long battery life, and provides a novel listening experience. It doesn't have a counterweight, and also doesn't have an auto-return feature. $174.95 at Amazon The Audio-Technica Sound Burger is $25 off on Amazon, making it cost $175. Note: This discount only applies to the black color. Technology is all about embracing the now. So, even

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Show HN: Trieve CLI – Terminal-Based LLM Agent Loop with Search Tool for PDFs

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-20 00:56:36

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Scientists genetically engineer a lethal mosquito STD to combat malaria

news.ycombinator.com Institute Of Allergy 2026-03-20 05:13:54

Mosquitoes have long been among humanity’s most formidable adversaries, plaguing us for thousands of years and causing more deaths than any other animal. With traditional control methods facing mounting resistance, researchers are seeking innovative ways to combat mosquito-borne disease. Now, entomologists at the University of Maryland have bioengineered a deadly fungus that spreads sexually in Anopheles (malaria-spreading) mosquitoes. The naturally occurring fungus called Metarhizium produces

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Meta's AI-Powered Ad Machine Is Coming for WhatsApp Next

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-20 03:42:00

WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging app used by close to 2 billion people worldwide, is ramping up its advertising efforts. While the app has long promised a privacy-first experience free from traditional ads, recent updates suggest that's changing, and changing fast. In a blog post published Monday, WhatsApp announced an expansion of its "Channels" discovery and business tools, designed to help you find more content and shops directly within the app. Alongside this rollout, Meta is preparing to

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Ads are “rolling out gradually” to WhatsApp

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-20 05:13:36

For the first time since launching in 2009, WhatsApp will now show users advertisements. The ads are “rolling out gradually,” the company said. For now, the ads will only appear on WhatsApp's Updates tab, where users can update their status and access channels or groups targeting specific interests they may want to follow. In its announcement of the ads, parent company Meta claimed that placing ads under Updates means that the ads won’t “interrupt personal chats.” Meta said that 1.5 billion pe

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7 Best Electric Toothbrushes, Tested For Two Weeks Each (2025)

wired.com Boutayna Chokrane 2026-03-20 05:37:00

Honorable Mentions There are far more electric toothbrushes than we can recommend in a single guide. If none of the above options appeal to you, one of these might do the trick. Photograph: Oclean Oclean X Ultra S Electric Toothbrush for $130: Oclean makes great electric toothbrushes that clean well without vibrating your brain around. They're a bit pricey, but if you or your kid would benefit from a voice assistant telling you that you're brushing too fast or applying too much pressure, this

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Threads will let you hide spoilers in your posts

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-03-20 05:37:03

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Threads is rolling out a test that will let you hide images or text that contain spoilers, according to a post from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. With the test, you’ll be able to blur content by tapping an image or highlighting text and selecting the “mark spoiler” option. Other users can view the hidden content by tapping or clicking the spoiler. Redd

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Deadline day: Startup Battlefield 200 applications close at midnight

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-03-20 05:00:00

These are your final hours to apply to the most iconic pitch competition in tech — Startup Battlefield 200. Battle it out in front of 10,000+ startup leaders, investors, and media at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. It’s your moment to be seen, funded, and remembered — and maybe even walk away with $100,000 in equity-free funding. This isn’t your average pitch. It’s where the bold go to break out. If your startup has traction, vision, and grit, you’ve got until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight to enter. Submit

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A solid free alternative to WinRAR and 7-Zip, PeaZip launches version 10.5.0

techspot.com Unknown 2026-03-20 08:03:00

PeaZip is a free and open-source file archiver utility that serves as an alternative to popular tools like WinRAR, WinZip, and 7-Zip. Designed to be cross-platform, it runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, offering a user-friendly interface paired with advanced features. Built on open technologies including 7-Zip/p7zip, Zstandard (by Facebook), Brotli (by Google), FreeArc, PAQ, and the PEA project, PeaZip provides powerful and flexible file compression and extraction capabilities. It supports ope

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Character.AI and Meta "therapy" chatbots spark FTC complaint over unlicensed mental health advice

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-03-20 08:14:00

What just happened? Chatbots can do a lot of things, but they're not licensed therapists. A coalition consisting of digital rights and mental health groups isn't happy that products from Meta and Character.AI allegedly engage in the "unlicensed practice of medicine," and has submitted a complaint to the FTC urging regulators to investigate. The complaint, which has also been submitted to Attorneys General and Mental Health Licensing Boards of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, claims t

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone get first dibs on TSMC's 2nm process, A20 chip

techspot.com Shawn Knight 2026-03-20 08:45:00

In a nutshell: Apple is on track to become the first handset maker to ship a smartphone powered by processing hardware based on TSMC's 2nm process. The chip, tentatively referred to as the A20, will also reportedly utilize the latest wafer-level multi-chip module (WMCM) packaging technology. Sources familiar with the matter tell the Commercial Times that production of the A20 SoC will begin at the Chiayi AP7 plant in Taiwan. The current generation iPhone 16 utilizes the A18 SoC, and the iPhone

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Android Automotive update will make it easier to talk to Gemini in your car

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 08:04:43

TL;DR The Android Automotive 16 update introduces several subtle UI changes to the home screen, launcher, and notification panel. Key adjustments include a redesigned volume panel, a taller media card, a new voice assistant button, and a more legible app grid. The update also adds a toggle for Ultra-Wideband (UWB), a key component of Android’s digital car key feature. Just like with Android on phones and tablets, Google pushes out yearly updates to its OS for cars, Android Automotive OS (AAOS

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Google Discover may finally stop hiding the links it shares (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 08:34:25

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Earlier this year, Google implemented automatic link shortening for stories shared through Discover. If you’d rather keep the full URL intact, it looks like Google is developing an option to disable the shorteners. Right now we’re able to activate an early preview of the toggle, but it’s not yet operational. Google is absolutely no stranger when it comes to controversies, but they don’t have to all be big “federal antitrust case” scale for us to take not

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God help us, Donald Trump is launching Trump Mobile and plans to sell a phone

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-20 08:29:13

Donald Trump is launching a cellular brand called Trump Mobile. The newly formed company, which was announced today by Donald Trump Jr., will sell a single wireless plan called “The 47 Plan,” which offers unlimited talk and texting, as well as unlimited data that throttles speeds after the first 20GB each month. The Trump Mobile service is a white-label plan built on an existing mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) called Liberty Mobile. The company also plans to sell “The T1 Phone,” a gold-ac

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'End of 10' offers hope and support to Windows 10 users who can't upgrade their PCs

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-03-20 08:30:00

End of 10 Windows 10, it's almost time to bid you adieu. Support ends soon, and many of those PCs simply aren't powerful enough to run the successor to what has been one of the most widely used desktop OSes on the planet. But users have choices. They can purchase a new computer, one with enough oomph to run Windows 11 (an expensive proposition in an unstable economy). They can run the risk of using an unsupported OS (not wise in a world that is getting ever more dangerous). They can install

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These sleep earbuds have not one but three secret weapons to help you get more rest

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-03-20 08:31:56

Soundcore / ZDNET Soundcore's newest sleep earbuds come with features that could get you to sleep faster. The mobile accessories brand announced today its third-generation sleep earbuds, the Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds, that at long last come with active noise cancellation. Smart ANC and AI binaural beats The new Sleep A30 minimizes up to 30 decibels of noise with its Smart ANC technology. Its case also features adaptive snore-masking technology, which detects snoring and generates noise-mask

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Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbar is just for audiophiles, and it's on sale

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-03-20 08:36:00

Allison Murray/ZDNET You can buy the Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbar for $300 ($100 off) on Amazon. ZDNET's key takeaways The Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbar retails for $400. This soundbar comes with plenty of customizable EQ options to fully optimize your sound for whatever you're listening to. It's large in size, and the setup can be a little complicated. Good sound is easily detectable -- you know it when you hear it. While the Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbarproduces dynamic sound, it lacks th

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‘Psyop’: How Far-Right Conspiracy Theories About the Minnesota Shooting Evolved to Protect MAGA

Amazon Kuiper second satellite launch postponed by ULA due to rocket booster issue

AMD shares rise 10% after analysts say they expect a 'snapback' for chipmaker

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Google Play Store just make it harder to fat-finger an accidental purchase

Shortcuts app has chatbot-like Apple Intelligence powers in iOS 26

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I replaced my monitor with a 34-inch ultrawide OLED for a week - here's my buying advice

I found a subscription-free smart ring that rivals Oura - and it did some things better

This is the most travel-friendly charger I've tested, with support for over 190 countries

Bye bye, Wi-Fi: How to add a wired network to your home without running Ethernet

I'm taking my favorite portable vinyl player on all my summer trips, and it's $25 off at Amazon

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Ads are “rolling out gradually” to WhatsApp

7 Best Electric Toothbrushes, Tested For Two Weeks Each (2025)

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone get first dibs on TSMC's 2nm process, A20 chip

Android Automotive update will make it easier to talk to Gemini in your car

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God help us, Donald Trump is launching Trump Mobile and plans to sell a phone

'End of 10' offers hope and support to Windows 10 users who can't upgrade their PCs

These sleep earbuds have not one but three secret weapons to help you get more rest

Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbar is just for audiophiles, and it's on sale

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