DTNS March 2026 in Review

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
Everything Apple Announced Today
Apple Introduces M5 MacBook Pros and New Monitors
Apple Launches $599 MacBook Neo
MacBook Neo Is Apple’s Most Repairable Laptop in 14 Years

Sell Your House as a Raffle – DTNS WEEKEND

Gina Sapsted at the Flat Raffle (https://theflatraffle.com/#) joins us to talk about how she’s selling her London flat on Raffall (https://raffall.com/). Like crowdfunding but for selling your stuff. Also Gina gave us a promo code ‘DTNS’ that gives you 2 bonus tickets and will apply until the competition finishes!

Featuring Tom Merritt and Gina Sapsted.

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OpenAI suspende esfuerzos en video generativo – NTX 451

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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-Uber y MX Taxi forjan alianza
-Los sistemas de Tlajomulco de Zúñiga bloqueados tras la muerte de encargado
-Hackers Iraníes acceden al correo del director del FBI
-Meta y Google pierden juicio por daños a salud mental
-OpenAI descontinua Sora

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FBI Says Iran-Linked Handala Group Breached Kash Patel’s Gmail – DTH

DTH-6-150x150Anthropic 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

Security for AI: Agents, Jobs and Scandals – DTNS Live Friday Hangout

The initials DTNS in a multicolored 1980s style with the word LIVE underneath in white on a black background. 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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We Bid a Fond Farewell to the Apple Cheesegrater – DTNS 5235

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.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

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Anthropic Wins Preliminary Injunction, Blocking Government Ban and “Supply Chain Risk” Label – DTH

DTH-6-150x150Netflix 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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EV Boom But Not in USA – DTNS Live 5120

The initials DTNS in a multicolored 1980s style with the word LIVE underneath in white on a black background. As the Trump administration pulls back on funding programs to encourage EV adoption do they still have a future in the US? Plus the US FCC added all foreign-made routers to a “covered list” meaning the FCC won’t certify them. We share how we all think this will play out. Plus a special BTS quiz conjured up by Tom Merritt.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Tim Stevens, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Meta and Google Face Their Big Tobacco Moment – DTNS 5234

What the court case in Los Angeles indicates about the fate of social media companies. And Nintendo raises the price of physical media.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter

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