Starlink Satellite 34343 lost due to an “unspecified anomaly” with debris monitored, Google Rolls Out Once-A-Year Gmail Username Change Feature, and California Gov. Newsom Establishes Safety and Privacy Guardrails for State A.I. Contracts.

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Australia Probes Social Media Over Under-16 Ban Compliance

Australia’s online safety regulator, eSafety, is investigating Meta, Snap, TikTok, and YouTube for potentially failing to enforce the country’s social media ban for users under 16, effective since December 2025. Expressing “significant concerns” over children bypassing age restrictions, eSafety is gathering evidence for enforcement actions, which could include fines up to A$49.5 million ($34 million), with decisions expected by mid-year. This probe follows a recent US ruling that held Meta and Alphabet liable for a young woman’s social media-related addiction and mental health issues.
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SpaceX Starlink Satellite Breakup Under Investigation

SpaceX lost contact with Starlink satellite 34343 on March 29 due to an “unspecified anomaly” at 348 miles altitude. Analysis confirms the remains pose no risk to the ISS or Artemis II, nor will they affect the March 30 Transporter-16 mission. LeoLabs confirmed a “fragment creation event,” similar to a December 17, 2025 incident, believing both were “likely caused by an internal energetic source,” not a collision or geomagnetic storm. SpaceX is monitoring for debris and working to find the root cause of both anomalies to implement corrective actions.
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Google Enables Gmail Address Changes Without Data Loss

Google is rolling out a new feature in the U.S. that allows users to change their Gmail address without losing their data or needing to start a new account. This process is accessible through the Google Account settings under Personal info > Email > Google Account email, where a “Change Google Account email” button will appear, though the company notes that users can only change their username once every 12 months. The old email will be preserved as an alternate sign-in option.
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California Sets AI Safety Rules for State Contractors

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a landmark executive order establishing safety and privacy guardrails for A.I. companies seeking state contracts. The order mandates that contractors detail safety policies covering exploitation, illegal content, surveillance, speech restriction, and bias. California will independently assess supply chain risks for contractors. Additionally, state-generated A.I. content must be watermarked to combat misinformation.
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Nvidia and Marvell Announce $2B AI Partnership

Nvidia invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology to integrate Marvell’s custom AI chips with Nvidia’s networking and CPUs. This collaboration, focusing on advanced AI networking solutions like optical interconnects and silicon photonics, aims to keep Nvidia central to AI computing as some customers explore custom processors. Marvell will provide chips and networking solutions compatible with Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion, while Nvidia supplies supporting technologies, positioning the partnership to capitalize on anticipated massive AI infrastructure spending.
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Apple’s “Hide My Email” Doesn’t Shield Users From Warrants

Apple’s “Hide My Email” feature doesn’t guarantee anonymity from law enforcement, as court documents show Apple provided the real identities of at least two customers to the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in response to search warrants. For example, in an FBI threat investigation, Apple disclosed a user’s full name, real email, and records for 134 anonymized accounts. This highlights that despite Apple’s touted encryption, legal warrants can compel the company to reveal customer data, including names and billing information.
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Google Cracks Down on Android Sideloading Security

Google is immediately mandating Android developer verification to boost security against malicious sideloaded apps. Play Console users are automatically registered, and others can start verifying now. Unregistered sideloading remains possible via an advanced flow for hobbyists/students, but a 24-hour delay will deter rapid malicious installs. While most users won’t notice changes, new requirements affect those using ADB or the advanced flow. The system launches in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand this September, with a global rollout in 2027.
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Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to Texas Airport

Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service with a fourth airport launch at San Antonio International, its first in Texas, joining Phoenix, San Francisco, and San Jose. The San Antonio service, launched in February, is currently invitation-only but plans a full public launch soon. Despite rapid global expansion targeting 20 new cities and achieving over 500,000 paid weekly rides, Waymo faces regulatory scrutiny from NHTSA and NTSB due to safety incidents, requiring ongoing software updates and support from remote and roadside assistance teams.
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Is it smart for Apple to let you choose your LLM? Plus, is it time to stop forgiving Windows?

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

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• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-03-29/apple-doubles-down-on-hardware-services-with-revamped-ai-strategy-rare-bonuses-mnbpiwon
• https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/29/ios-27-siri-app-with-extensions-rumor/
• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pulls-windows-kb5079391-update-over-0x80073712-install-errors/
• https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsofts-ai-slop-is-infecting-github-copilot-is-now-injecting-ads-into-pull-requests
• https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/28/stanford-study-outlines-dangers-of-asking-ai-chatbots-for-personal-advice/
• https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-sudden-fall-of-openais-most-hyped-product-since-chatgpt-64c730c9?st=omYXce
• https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShow/
• https://www.phonearena.com/news/when-pre-orders-start-for-the-razr-fold-in-this-market_id179244
• https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/30/mistral-ai-raises-830m-in-debt-to-set-up-a-data-center-near-paris/
• https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/28/bluesky-leans-into-ai-with-attie-an-app-for-building-custom-feeds/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShow/comments/1s7kp83/apple_adds_clickfix_warning_to_macos_terminal/
• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-adds-macos-terminal-warning-to-block-clickfix-attacks/
• https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/sony-suspends-nearly-all-memory-card-orders-in-japan
• https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/27/memory-chip-giant-sk-hynix-could-help-end-rammageddon-with-blockbuster-us-ipo/
• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-30/uber-buys-chauffeur-booking-app-blacklane-as-it-courts-high-end-riders
• https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/30/apple-will-hide-your-email-address-from-apps-and-websites-but-not-cops/
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Social networking service Bluesky announces AI app ‘Attie’, Eli Lilly reaches a deal with Insilico Medicine to bring drugs developed with AI to the global market, and recruiters at major companies are taking steps to reduce candidate use of AI during the interview process.

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At the Atmosphere conference over the weekend, social networking service Bluesky announced an app called Attie, an AI assistant able to create custom Bluesky feeds using natural language. Users can login with their Bluesky credentials or credentials from other AT protocol apps and ask Attie to create a feed like “posts about folklore, mythology, and traditional music, especially Celtic traditions.” These new feeds will only be available within the app to start. In the future, the app plans to enable Attie users to vibe code their own social media apps and create tools for others. Atmosphere conference attendees will be the initial beta testers for the new app, with no date given for a wider rollout, but there is a signup for the waitlist at attie.ai.

Source: TechCrunch and The Verge

The Financial Times reports recruiters at major companies are making attempts to prevent applicants from using AI during interviews. Global vice-president for talent acquisition at L’Oréal Michael Kienle shared his team of recruiters experienced candidates merely reading AI-generated answers to questions. Other companies detected fully AI avatars used instead of the actual person in interviews. Deel, an HR platform, published in their February data that over 40% of employers have extended probation periods in order to properly assess potential employee ‘true’ skills and knowledge. In 2025 The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants began requiring candidates to take assessments in person, outside of extenuating circumstances, in order to reduce AI cheating in exams. Some employers share AI will or may still be used to filter applications.

Source: The Financial Times

Business Insider reports the wait times for getting apps approved for the Apple App Store are getting longer due to the proliferation of vibe coded app submissions. According to Sensor Tower, the number of iOS apps released in the US grew 54.8% year-over-year, the highest in previous four years. Business Insider interviewed a vibe coder saying the store is “overloaded with people like me submitting tons of apps” and it taking up to six weeks to get the app live. The Apple App Store submission process involves actual human reviewers. There is a mechanism to request expedited reviews, but that’s normally intended for updates with critical bug and security fixes.

Source: Business Insider and 9to5Mac

Last week Motorola’s UK X account posted that Razr Fold pre-orders begin in “15 days”, which would land on April 11th. The image shares the FIFA-edition of the Razr Fold, promising an “exclusive experience” for the World Cup. The Motorola Razr Fold will cost €1,999 in Europe (approximately $2,289 USD) with the Motorola Pen Ultra included.

Source: 9to5Google

The Austrian government will introduce legislation to ban social media for kids under 14 years old, with the bill expected to be introduced sometime in June. Vice chancellor and leader of the Social Democratic Party of Austria Andreas Babler said this bill includes the new age restriction, clear rules for social media platforms, as well as improved media literacy, though no further details are public at this stage. Australia and Indonesia implemented social media bans for youths while Spain, the UK, and Denmark are planning similar measures.

Source: Engadget

Meta is testing a new subscription service called Instagram Plus. The test is ongoing with a small subset of users in various markets, including Mexico and the Philippines, and not widely available at this time. On X, social media analyst Matt Navarra shared the feature list: including multiple story audiences, extended story expiration, more detailed story insights, a searchable story viewer list, and the ability to send super hearts to stories. This is all similar to the existing subscription service Snapchat+.

Source: Digital Trends

Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly reached a $2.75 billion deal with Hong Kong-based Insilico Medicine to bring drugs developed with AI to the global market. Insilico has developed over 28 drugs with its generative AI tools, half of which are currently in a clinical testing stage. Founder and CEO of Insilico Alex Zhavoronkov told CNBC that AI reduces research time and can synthesize molecules more quickly than existing traditional methods.

Source: CNBC

Samsung is launching an AI Wine Refrigerator as part of its premium Infinite line. The included AI Wine Manager functions through a top-mounted camera to detect when bottles are added or removed, scanning the label and logging details like the name, vintage, and grape variety for the SmartThings app. The refrigerator can hold up to 101 bottles with three cooling zones, has UV blocking glass, and a low-vibration compressor. It also costs 6,499,000 won, approximately $4,300 USD.

Source: Digital Trends

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of March. 

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

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Meta and YouTube Face Los Angeles Verdict
Warner Discovery Says Paramount Bid Beats Netflix Deal
Block Lays Off 40% of Workforce to Focus on AI
MWC 2026: Every Major Announcement
Advanced iPhone Hacking Tools Used to Target Ukrainians
Amazon Plans Smartphone Comeback
Google Details New Android Sideloading Flow
Samsung Galaxy S26 Will Support AirDrop-Like Sharing
Apple Maps Ads Discussion
What’s at Stake in Anthropic vs Pentagon Dispute
FCC Bans Foreign Router Imports Over Security Risks
Google and Epic Move Toward App Store Settlement
Microsoft Teases Next Xbox With PC Game Support
Nvidia DLSS 5 Raises Uncanny Valley Concerns
DLSS 5 Alters Game Characters, Sparks Debate
Nvidia GTC 2026 Highlights AI Inference Advances
OpenAI May Discontinue Sora Video Platform
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Apple Introduces M5 MacBook Pros and New Monitors
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MacBook Neo Is Apple’s Most Repairable Laptop in 14 Years

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Municipio de Jalisco pierde acceso a sus sistemas, Google y Meta pierden juicio por daños a la salud mental, y OpenAI mata a Sora.

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Anthropic tightens Claude usage limits during peak hours, Indonesia starts enforcing nationwide ban on social media for kids, Google Fiber rebrands as GFiber.

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Anthropic Tightens Claude Usage

Increased demand for Claude has prompted Anthropic to limit peak-hour usage (5 a.m.–11 a.m. PT), causing about 7% of users, especially those running token-heavy tasks, to hit session caps faster, though weekly limits remain unchanged. This reflects broader pressure across the AI industry.

Source: Business Insider

FBI Director’s Personal Gmail Breached

Iran-linked attackers claiming affiliation with the Handala Hack Team say they accessed FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal Gmail, leaking photos and 300+ emails from 2010–2019. The FBI confirmed the material was historical with no classified data. Researchers link this to Iran’s strategy of embarrassing U.S. officials.

Source: Reuters

Indonesia Bans Social Media for Under-16s

Indonesia is enforcing a nationwide restriction on social media access for children under 16, requiring platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram to block accounts. The policy aims to protect roughly 70 million minors from harmful content, exploitation, and addiction.

Source: AP News

Google Fiber Rebrands as GFiber

Following a merger with Astound Broadband, Google Fiber is now GFiber, majority-owned by Stonepeak. Existing services won’t change, and the network supports up to 20 Gbps via 25G PON, though current plans offer up to 8 Gbps for $150/month.

Source: Thurrott

AI Glasses Boom in China

Chinese consumers are adopting AI glasses for navigation, translation, shopping, and exam cheating, with devices from Xiaomi, Alibaba, and Rokid. Challenges include short battery life, overheating, and discomfort, while concerns grow over covert filming and academic dishonesty.

Source: Rest of World

Jeffrey Epstein Victims Sue Google and U.S. Government

A class action alleges Justice Department disclosures exposed victims’ identities and that Google’s search and AI features amplified personal data, causing harassment. The suit could test Section 230 protections.

Source: CNBC

Google Launches Veo AI Video Ads Globally

Google’s Veo generative video model now lets advertisers turn up to three images into 10-second YouTube ads, integrating with AI tools to reduce production needs and lower barriers for small advertisers.

Source: Search Engine Land

Sony Halts Memory Card Orders

Sony has suspended orders for most CFexpress and SD cards due to semiconductor shortages. Existing stock remains available while the halt affects both dealers and consumers worldwide.

Source: The Verge

SK hynix Files for U.S. IPO

South Korea’s SK hynix confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO to raise $10–14 billion, aiming to boost valuation amid growing AI-driven chip demand. The company is a major supplier of high-bandwidth memory.

Source: TechCrunch

AI Reshapes Competitive Chess

AI-driven analysis is increasing draws at top-level chess, prompting grandmasters to adopt unpredictable moves, faster formats, and freestyle variants. Players like Magnus Carlsen are adjusting strategies to reduce AI-prepared advantages.

Source: Bloomberg

David Spark from CISO Series talks to us about the dominant themes of the RSA conference, from the Delve Scandal to job fears to the principle of securing agentic AI. Plus, Brian Brushwood drops in to talk about his new approach to training people to resist security scams.

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Anthropic leaks details on a powerful model that aims to beat Opus called Claude Mythos, and the Sony PS5 is about to get a lot more expensive.

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• https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShow/comments/1s4ws9p/apple_discontinues_the_mac_pro_with_no_plans_for/
  
• https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/26/apple-discontinues-the-mac-pro/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShow/comments/1s53xd2/new_price_changes_for_ps5_ps5_pro_and_playstation/
• https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/27/sony-playstation-5-ps5-price-rise.html
• https://fortune.com/2026/03/26/anthropic-says-testing-mythos-powerful-new-ai-model-after-data-leak-reveals-its-existence-step-change-in-capabilities/
• https://www.engadget.com/ai/google-gemini-now-lets-you-import-your-chats-and-data-from-other-ai-apps-225711015.html
• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-26/apple-plans-to-open-up-siri-to-rival-ai-assistants-beyond-chatgpt-in-ios-27
• https://www.macworld.com/article/3100123/report-ios-27-to-let-siri-work-with-any-third-party-chatbot.html
• https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShow/comments/1s4nckf/netflix_raising_us_prices_for_second_time_in_less/
• https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/netflix-raising-prices-second-time-in-a-year-1236700999/
• https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/why-netflix-hiked-prices-explained-chart-1236701365/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShow/comments/1s51mw0/anthropic_wins_injunction_against_trump/
• https://www.engadget.com/ai/court-temporarily-blocks-us-government-from-labeling-anthropic-as-a-supply-chain-risk-083857528.html
• https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/26/google-translate-gemini-ai/
• https://www.zdnet.com/article/openai-codex-plugins-workflow-automation-upgrade/
• https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/openai-ads-pilot-tops-100-million-in-arr-in-under-2-months.html
• https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/27/apple-says-no-one-using-lockdown-mode-has-been-hacked-with-spyware/
• https://www.thurrott.com/google/334287/google-fiber-rebrands-to-gfiber-following-merger-with-astound-broadband
• https://www.engadget.com/social-media/oversight-board-tells-meta-expanding-community-notes-outside-of-us-poses-significant-risks-100000213.html
• https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/austria-plans-social-media-ban-children-under-14-2026-03-27/

Netflix Increases Prices Across All Streaming Tiers, Siri to Open Up to Third-Party AI with iOS 27 Extensions, and Oversight Board Criticizes Meta’s “Community Notes” as Inadequate Fact-Checking Replacement.

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Court Blocks Government Action Against Anthropic

A federal court granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction, blocking a government ban on its products and a “supply chain risk” label. Judge Rita F. Lin ruled that the government’s actions appeared intended to punish Anthropic for refusing to modify contract terms for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons use by the current administration, suggesting illegal First Amendment retaliation for expressing disagreement.

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Netflix Raises Prices Across All Tiers

Netflix has raised the prices for all its streaming tiers, citing improvements in content and service. The ad-supported plan is now $8.99 (up from $7.99), the standard ad-free plan is $19.99 (up from $17.99), and the premium plan is $26.99 (up from $24.99). Fees for adding an extra user outside the household have also changed: the ad-supported extra viewer fee dropped to $6.99, while the ad-free extra viewer fee rose to $9.99. New members face these prices immediately, and existing subscribers will be notified by email a month before the new rates take effect.

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Apple Expanding Siri with Third-Party AI

Apple is set to update its Siri assistant with the release of iOS 27, allowing third-party AI services like Google Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude to integrate via a new “Extensions” system. This initiative aims to strengthen the iPhone as an AI platform, permitting users to route voice queries to competing services and potentially boost revenue from third-party AI subscriptions through the App Store. Apple is expected to announce these features at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, where users will be able to manage these external AI integrations within the operating system’s settings.

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Apple Discontinues the Mac Pro

Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro, removing it from its website and confirming there are no plans for future Mac Pro hardware. This positions the Mac Studio (especially with the M3 Ultra chip) as Apple’s new high-end “pro” desktop, replacing the aging Mac Pro with its M2 Ultra chip and $6,999 price. The move simplifies Apple’s desktop offerings (iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio) and is seen as strengthening the Mac lineup, particularly given recent performance enhancements like macOS Tahoe 26.2’s RDMA features.

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Sony Raises PS5 Prices Globally

Sony is increasing the global prices for the PlayStation 5 consoles (Standard, Digital, and Pro) and the PlayStation Portal, effective April 2nd. Citing “continued pressures in the global economic landscape,” US prices will rise to $649.99 for the standard PS5, $599.99 for the Digital Edition, $899.99 for the PS5 Pro, and $249.99 for the Portal, with similar increases planned for the UK, Europe, and Japan. This marks the second price hike in less than a year and aligns with rising console prices from other competitors.

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Meta Oversight Board Criticizes Community Notes

Meta’s Oversight Board issued a policy advisory opinion criticizing “Community Notes” as an inadequate replacement for the company’s professional third-party fact-checking program, which ended in the U.S. in January 2025. The Board warned that expanding the crowdsourced notes globally poses “significant human rights risks and contribute to tangible harms,” especially during crises or elections, due to structural issues like the lack of incentive against posting false content and the risk of privileging dominant groups. The non-binding opinion urges Meta to restore professional fact-checking in the U.S. and halt the global rollout of Community Notes in sensitive regions.

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Google Gemini Adds Migration Tools

Google is introducing two new features for Gemini to make it easier for users to switch from other AI chatbots. The first allows users to request a summary of their profile from a competitor’s AI and paste it into Gemini. The second and more thorough option enables users to directly import their entire chat history from another AI assistant into Gemini. This move, similar to a recent feature from Anthropic, aims to ensure a seamless transition for users migrating to the Google platform by preserving their personal context and past conversations.

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Meta and Entergy Expand Data Center Deal

Entergy and Meta Platforms have revised their agreement for Meta’s planned hyperscale data center in northeast Louisiana. Meta will now cover the full cost of service for the facility, which is expected to save Entergy customers nearly $2 billion over 20 years, in addition to $650 million previously announced. Meta plans to invest about $10 billion in the data center, reflecting the trend of tech companies partnering with utilities to power AI-driven expansion. To support the project, Entergy Louisiana will undertake a major infrastructure build-out, including seven new natural gas power plants, transmission lines, battery storage, and nuclear power upgrades.

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Apple Lockdown Mode Blocks Spyware

Apple’s optional Lockdown Mode has successfully blocked mercenary spyware attacks, like Pegasus, for nearly four years. It works by disabling features commonly exploited by government spyware, significantly “shrinking the attack surface” and increasing attack difficulty and cost. Digital rights organizations and security researchers confirm its effectiveness. Experts recommend this highly effective consumer-facing measure for high-risk users, despite minor inconveniences.

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