Timef 03/04/2026

The social media giant says that end-to-end encryption would make users less safe.

Apple's new MacBook Neo is the company's cheapest laptop yet, but it's also underpowered in some aspects.

A father is suing Google and Alphabet, alleging its Gemini chatbot reinforced his son’s delusional belief it was his AI wife and coached him toward suicide and a planned airport attack.

Apple is offering the MacBook Neo at a more affordable price point by using an A18 Pro chip, which is used in the iPhone 16 Pro.

Apple has announced the all-new MacBook Neo, its first budget laptop. It starts at $599 and comes in four colors:

At $599, Apple's entry-level MacBook Neo is the most affordable laptop the company has ever made.

Susan Powter lost her 1990s wellness empire to financial collapse, spent nine years driving for Uber Eats, then used technology and social media to rebuild her brand.

CollectivIQ looks to give users more accurate answers to their AI queries by showing them responses that pull information from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok — and up to 10 other models — all at the same time.

How to watch T20 World Cup for free. Live stream India vs. England in the 2026 T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Whether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC, we have the perfect rig for you.

Amazon preorders for MTG’s TMNT Draft Night box hit $86.99 — 28% off list ahead of its March 6, 2026 release.

As of March 4, the Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant set is on sale for $41.99 at Amazon, 30% off its list price of $59.99.

Prepping for warmer weather? Marshall's midsize portable Bluetooth speaker sounds as good as it looks.

A look into the dating app Cerca, which tries to pair you with friends of friends.

Grab the 10ct Pokémon TCG: Ascended Heroes Mini Tin display for $233.95 at Walmart and save $28 vs Amazon.

A pair of US lawmakers are calling for an investigation into how easily spies can steal information based on devices’ electromagnetic and acoustic leaks—a spying trick the NSA once codenamed TEMPEST.

Offshore wind developer Aikido will deploy a small data center beneath a floating offshore wind turbine later this year.

As of March 4, the 13-inch iPad Air (M3, 512GB, WiFi) has returned to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $949, 14% off its list price of $1,099.

TikTok won't encrypt your direct messages like other platforms including Instagram, Messenger, and X, which offer the privacy option.

A new psychedelic retreat calling itself a “SETI for the mind” aims to establish two-way communication with the nonhuman entities people encounter while tripping on DMT.

Stephen Colbert has responded to Trump answering a question about what the "worst case scenario" of the U.S.' war with Iran could be.

Get the best MacBook Air M4 deal at Amazon. Save 17% on the Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch at Amazon.

Eight Sleep said it was free-cash-flow positive in 2025, and plans to use the new funding for new products, global expansions, and clinical validation.

Kalshi lets you place bets on everything from football games to foreign invasions. The prediction market’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, says this doesn’t count as gambling—and is actually good for society.

As of March 4, the Garmin Forerunner 55 has dropped to $169 at Amazon, 15% off its list price of $199.99.

Jimmy Kimmel has made an appeal to Trump to let him host the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Preorder the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle for $43.13 at Amazon, about $35 less than Walmart's $78.95 price.

The best laptop deal at Amazon. Save 40% on the Acer Aspire 14 at Amazon.

Comparing the iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 17

Don't want AI in your digital library? Unfortunately, as AI-generated content seeps into online bookstores, it's getting harder to avoid. Here's how to spot AI e-books and audiobooks in the Kindle Store and beyond.

No one has had a Synchron brain-computer interface longer than Rodney Gorham. He's still finding new ways to use it.

We tested the best hookup apps to help you find a fling, situationship, one-night stand, or whatever else you wanna call it.

This DJI Mini 5 Pro drone camera is on sale this week for 30% off

TCL's RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses are a "head-mounted TV" with vibrant, HDR-capable OLED displays. Grab these new smart glasses with a $50 discount.

In a new ALMA radio telescope image, astronomers see the Milky Way's core up close, hoping to unlock the mysteries of its chaos.

How to watch F1 for free. Live stream the 2026 F1 season for free from anywhere in the world.

Grab a refurbished Apple MacBook Air (2017) for $199.97 (reg. $999) with free shipping — a budget-friendly laptop for work, travel, or home use.

'Heel' review: Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough star as the parents in a very strange family in Jan Komasa's thriller. With Anson Boon.

Answers to each clue for the March 4, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Get the best running headphones deal. Save 31% on the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro at Amazon.

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See the Moon phase expected for March 4, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Google is partnering with Back Market to sell USB sticks that let you install ChromeOS Flex on older Windows and Intel-powered Macs collecting dust.

Google has announced a few new Android features on Tuesday, including custom caller ID cards and further location tracking functionality.

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.

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

Save on Barkbox subscriptions, including monthly themed collections of plush toys, tough chews, and healthy snacks designed to keep your pup’s tail wagging.

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

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" #1719 on March 4 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Some AI founders are using a novel valuation mechanism to manufacture unicorn status.

Security researchers say exploits used by governments to hack into Apple iPhones have been found used by cybercriminals. They warned of an emerging market for "second hand" exploits.

Reactions rippled through Alibaba's Qwen team after tech lead Junyang Lin stepped down following a major model launch.

Crunchbase data shows a record $189 billion of global venture capital flowed to startups last month, with AI startups nabbing 90% of the capital.

TikTok experienced a similar outage just days after ByteDance divested the app's U.S. operations.

Amid pressure by the Trump administration, the U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear case arguing for copyrights over AI-generated art.

Get a Grade A refurbished HP OmniBook X 14” (2024) for $649.99 — Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and up to 26 hours of battery life.

A tech billionaire-backed super PAC is spending $125 million to undercut candidates pushing for AI regulation. New York's Alex Bores, a former tech executive himself, is one of them.

Donald Trump’s post on Truth Social about Iran echoed a conspiracy theory that has been circulating online for years.

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The company says the new model will reduce the "cringe" that's been annoying its users for months.

The funding round would come less than a year after Anduril's Series G, which closed in June with $2.5 billion against a $30 billion valuation.

Anthropic is stepping up its game in the AI coding space with the rollout of Voice Mode in Claude Code.

A highly sophisticated set of iPhone hijacking techniques has likely infected tens of thousands of phones or more. Clues suggest it was originally built for the US government.

More than 10 global airlines now accept Find Hub locations as part of their baggage recovery process.

The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro has excellent noise-canceling and spatial audio for focused gamers.

Creators who break the rules will get a 3-month suspend, and if they continue to violate the policy, they'll be banned.

A "Game of Thrones" movie about Aegon I's conquest of Westeros is reportedly in the works, with "Andor" writer Beau Willimon attached

Apple's two new Studio Display monitors will cost $1,599 and $3,299. Preorders open on March 4 along with a new iPad and MacBook Air.

Apple is launching updated MacBook Pros with new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and double the storage. Preorders open March 4.

As of March 3, save $100 on the Bissell FlexClean FurForce Robot Vacuum and Mop

With the demands for more computers and data centers to power AI, the market is experiencing a shortage of RAM, causing memory prices to surge.

With the demands for more computers and data centers to power AI, the market is experiencing a shortage of RAM, causing memory prices to surge.

After U.S. and Israeli forces started bombing Iran, reports say cyber operations have disrupted communications, supporting surveillance activities, and have been used in psychological operations.

Activist Investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a $1 billion stake in Pinterest.

The DJI Osmo Mobile 7 is on sale at Amazon for $59, down from the normal price of $75. That's a 21% discount.

This would mark the first time Apple competes with cheaper hardware like the Chromebook.

Pre-order the iPhone 17e or iPad Air on March 4 at T-Mobile and get either for free when signing up for 24 months of an Experience More plan.

The Shark UV Reveal can find dried stains that other robovacs miss. But at $1,299.99, its inability to mop large spills may be a dealbreaker.

Hackers exposed personal data from 967,200 Figure accounts in a social engineering attack, including names, addresses, emails and dates of birth.

Google Chrome will begin shipping new releases every two weeks in September, instead of monthly.

Based on the trailer for AMC's upcoming "The Audacity." Silicon Valley looks like a nightmare.

As of March 3, get the Bluetti Elite 10 mini portable power station for its lowest price yet

The new plan is $6 cheaper than the platform's existing "Premium" plan, which costs $14.95 per month.

The Anker Solix F3800 portable power station, BP3800 Expansion Battery, and 400W solar panel bundle is on sale at Amazon for $3,598.98, down from the list price of $7,397. That's a 51% discount.

The Samsung 43-inch QN90F Neo QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for under $800. That's nearly 40% off its list price.

Need a new bedroom or kitchen TV? This 32-inch QLED TCL TV will look much better in bright and dark rooms than a regular LED TV.

Apple has announced M5 MacBook Airs with 512GB of starting storage and updated wireless connectivity. Preorders open March 4.

Apple welcomes the most powerful new members to the MacBook family: The MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max.

As of March 3, here's how to pre-order Google Pixel 10a and get a free $100 Amazon gift card.

Apple's premium Studio Display has gotten an upgrade.