timef 03/21/2026

Humor is hard to pull off in front of a cold audience, full stop.

Etsy, Walmart and Shopify were quick to jump into Instant Checkout, but item information was often inaccurate and onboarding merchants was difficult.

A French naval officer went on a run around the deck of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, inadvertently leaking the warship's location when he uploaded the workout to Strava.

Medical data breaches expose patient records and Social Security numbers that cannot be replaced. Security expert Ricardo Amper provides essential steps for patients.

Google, Meta, Samsung and Apple are developing AI-powered smart glasses that combine cameras and voice assistants to capture and immediately modify photos using generative AI.

New AI agents on WordPress.com could lower barriers to publishing while increasing machine-generated content across the web.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is coming up, but tablets are already on sale. Save on Apple iPads, Samsung Galaxy Tabs, and Amazon Fire Kids tablets.

"Project Sunrise" would include more than 50,000 satellites performing high-energy compute on orbit.

The U.S. Justice Department said an Iranian security ministry operates the fake activist persona known as Handala, which claimed responsibility for the destructive hack targeting medical tech giant Stryker.

Trump’s AI framework pushes federal preemption of state laws, emphasizes innovation, and shifts responsibility for child safety toward parents while laying out lighter-touch rules for tech companies.

At a number of companies, employees compete on leaderboards to show how much A.I. they’re using. They’re racking up big bills along the way.

Ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, shop deals on the most powerful Shark vacuum and most affordable self-emptying stick vacuum.

Lee Zeldin, the agency administrator, will address a Heartland Institute forum in April. The organization says speakers will challenge the climate crisis “narrative.”

AI startups accounted for 41% of the $128 billion in venture dollars raised by companies on Carta last year — a record-high annual share.

Rita's is giving away free Italian Ice to celebrate the first day of spring. Here's how to qualify for this limited-time offer.

As AI accelerates executive content creation, leaders face a new credibility gap: the more efficient communication becomes, the harder it is to sound human.

A review of the betting market’s social media feeds found it has published hundreds of false and misleading posts.

The layoffs affected several dozen employees at the news division, which is owned by the technology heir David Ellison.

PopSockets just launched a new Day and Night collection featuring fan-favorite Pokémon like Mew, Gengar, Espeon, and Umbreon. Here is where to buy the new MagSafe grips, cases, and wallets.

A cyberattack on a U.S. car breathalyzer company has left drivers across the United States reportedly stranded and unable to start their vehicles.

Licenses and certifications often get lumped together, but choosing the wrong one can stall your career.

Apple acts as a gatekeeper for big companies like OpenAI, Google and Anthropic.

The device is being developed by the company's Devices and Services division, and it would feature personalized features aimed at making it easier to use Amazon's suite of apps, including Amazon shopping, Prime Video, and Prime Music, according to Reuters.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale officially kicks off on March 25. But you can already score early discounts on Apple AirTags to keep track of your luggage, keys, and wallet.

Founders miscalculate risk when they equate equity with insulation; here's what divorce law actually evaluates instead.

Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said he would support rate cuts later this year if the labor market continued to weaken.

Dunkin' is giving away free “I Dough” ring boxes on National Proposal Day (March 20). Here's how to qualify for this offer.

Amazon is planing to launch a smartphone again, new report claims.

Nostalgia marketing leverages "newstalgia" to provide Gen Z with a sense of comfort and authenticity through retro aesthetics.

The e-commerce giant acquired Rivr, a Swiss robot startup, as part of a company-wide push into automation.

AI industry leaders have opposed state-level regulatory efforts, arguing that a "patchwork" of laws would hobble innovation and give China a competitive edge.

The overall economy has proved resilient in recent years, even as many households have struggled. The war with Iran is following the same pattern.

President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 million people got their refund via a paper check.

President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 million people got their refund via a paper check.

A unified workspace that brings top AI models together so you can test ideas, refine prompts, and make decisions faster.

Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are obsessed with AI agents that code, text, and manage their business around the clock.

Three charts show the extent of the U.K. government's borrowing woes.

Prosecutors say Wally Liaw and two associates used a "tangled web of lies" to smuggle banned AI chips through a Southeast Asian middleman.

"The AI Doc" co-director Charlie Tyrell and producers Daniel Kwan and Ted Tremper sound off on how to make a doc about tech's fast-evolving tools, like artificial intelligence.

Spotify has added a BTS quiz to mark BTS' release of 'Arirang,' the K-pop icons' first album in four years.

CNBC's Katie Tarasov shares her key takeaway's from the world's most valuable company's annual AI conference

The IEA warns of "the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market" due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Power has become one of the biggest bottlenecks in rolling out new AI data centers. That's creating an opening for investors.

Energy experts forecast more pain for consumers and businesses as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of easing.

How to watch BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang on March 21 at 7 a.m. ET. The live concert streams exclusively on Netflix.

Google Search added a little surprise to mark BTS' release of 'Arirang,' the K-pop icons' first album in four years.

These physical notetakers transcribe audio and give users summaries and action items of meetings using AI. Some even offer live translation.

BTS have released "Arirang" their first album in four years with lead single "SWIM'," which is already smashing YouTube charts.

Companies are using A.I. as a reason for layoffs, but the truth may be more complex.

Brokers now expect the ECB to hike interest rates this year as the specter of higher inflation and lower growth piles pressure on central banks to act. 

The metals saw bumpy trade on Friday morning, after joining a broad sell-off the previous day.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Apple's iPhone Fold will not be available for purchase until December 2026, new report claims.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Economic gains are people's main aspirations for AI, but analysts warned that not everyone stands to benefit equally.

Get Babbel Language Learning Lifetime Access for $159 (reg. $646.20) with code LEARN.

The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day is live until March 23. Stuff with Fantasy is offering free fantasy reads for your Kindle.

U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher as investors navigated inflationary pressures caused by the Middle East conflict.

Answers to each clue for the March 20, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Meta partially reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR, announcing that it will continue to support existing games.

We've vetted the best Chromebooks for 2026, comparing the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514, and more.

Facing financial straits, the founder is betting on a skunkworks for A.I. experiments.

Recently released data from the Education Department showed that by the end of last year, 7.7 million borrowers had defaulted on $181 billion in federal student loans.

A newly discovered species of spider in the Ecuadorean Amazon mimics a pathogen, known as a zombie fungus, to protect itself.

Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.

The superstar boy band returns after a four-year hiatus on Friday. The genre it helped turn into a global juggernaut has endured some shifts, and minted new stars.

Across the United States, plasma centers are opening in wealthier areas as more people struggle with the high cost of housing, groceries and health care.

For the third time, NASA's Artemis 2 crew has entered mandatory quarantine, as the agency works toward a potential April 1 launch.

Shop classic Amazon deals ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale to save on Apple AirPods, Amazon devices, and more

Blenders, espresso machines, air fryers, and more make up some of the best kitchen deals we've found already live ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Get eight essential apps for life with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license, now $39.97 through April 12.

Find out how to watch and stream every baseball game this season with or without cable with this 2026 MLB streaming guide.

Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.

The fuel-starved Caribbean island is facing its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union under a U.S. oil blockade.

Shares listed in Europe opened in the green after a week of volatility.

Most enterprise AI projects have failed since 2018, a sobering track record for an industry awash in enthusiasm.

The U.S. approved roughly $23 billion in weapons sales to three Gulf nations, moving to bolster their defenses as the Middle East war continued to escalate.

The Iran war is pushing up "cost-push" inflation in Japan as opposed to the "demand-pull" inflation the BOJ seeks.

Market volatility and geopolitical tensions have choked liquidity in India’s IPO market, forcing high‑profile companies to hit pause.

Factors playing into early trade include the threat of a "ground component" from Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu.

Alibaba cut its staff by roughly 34% over the course of 2025, as the company disposed of peripheral holdings to focus on its AI business.

Oil prices had been gyrating this week, after a new round of attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar raised concerns about energy supplies.

One of the few paths left between the two continents threads through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, as global conflicts complicate aviation logistics.

As China and other major suppliers of refined oil in the region restrict exports, import-dependent countries are desperate to secure fuel supplies.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the Moon phase expected for March 20, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1735 on March 20 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

A sensitive historical moment came up in the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi.

The $6.2 billion deal with Tegna consolidates 265 stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.

During the meeting, Trump praised Japan for "stepping up" to assist in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, "unlike NATO."

Google focuses on AI features in the Fitbit app, and allows you to upload your medical records to the data-hungry company.

"Project Hail Mary" is full of improvisation between Ryan Gosling and the puppeteers behind alien Rocky.

"Project Hail Mary" sticks fairly closely to Andy Weir's novel, with one notable change to the ending.

"Project Hail Mary" star Sandra Hüller agreed to sing karaoke in the film on one condition: that she sing "Sign of the Times."

U.S. oil prices extended their decline after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may soon lift sanctions on Iranian crude stored aboard tankers.

Prosecutors said the men, including a co-founder of the company, Super Micro, had diverted servers containing Nvidia A.I. chips to China.

Asia-Pacific markets were poised to largely fall following volatile trading on Wall Street .

Amazon and Jeff Bezos had previously invested in the startup.