Timef 03/09/2026

Salt Typhoon is by far one of the most prolific hacking groups in recent years, breaching some of the top American phone companies. Here are all the countries that have been targeted.

Anthropic filed suit against the Department of Defense on Monday after the agency labeled it a supply chain risk. The complaint calls the DOD's actions "unprecedented and unlawful."

The artificial intelligence company filed two lawsuits against the Department of Defense, saying it was being punished on ideological grounds.

The Claude chatbot developer says the Trump administration overstepped by escalating a contract dispute into a federal ban on the company’s technology.

Nvidia-backed British AI infrastructure startup Nscale has raised another megaround of $2 billion.

The artificial intelligence company filed two lawsuits against the Department of Defense, saying it was being punished on ideological grounds.

It's a precursor to launching robotaxis in those cities, though the Amazon-owned company is still waiting for federal approval to commercially operate its purpose-built AV.

Apple's iPhone 17e has a new chip, more storage memory, and MagSafe, but it looks and feels the same as last year's model.

Crypto scam uses fake AI chatbot impersonating Google's Gemini AI to promote fraudulent "Google Coin" cryptocurrency. Malwarebytes researchers expose scam.

Filmmaker Tarik Rashaan Davis takes a deep dive into the evolution of the film noir genre, spanning from classic hard-boiled noir to neo-noir and explores it's roots in Black culture.

Mashable went hands-on with the new iPad Air, powered by the M4 chip. It's a powerful creator's tablet with the power of a laptop.

A bump in storage and the addition of MagSafe make Apple's cheapest iPhone a better value proposition than its predecessor.

The app that catered to unconventional kinks is gaining steam among daters with vanilla preferences—and some aren’t happy about it.

TechCrunch drove the 2027 Chevy Bolt and found that incremental improvements build on a solid basic recipe to deliver an affordable EV.

Tesla Cybercab production begins at Gigafactory Texas with no steering wheel or pedals, as Elon Musk announces April start for the autonomous robotaxi starting under $30,000.

Flipkart's headquarters shift comes as the Walmart-backed e-commerce giant reaches about $30 billion in GMV.

As of March 9, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones have returned to their lowest price so far of $398 at Amazon, 13% off their list price of $459.99.

How to watch Nintendo Direct live on March 9 at 4 p.m. ET. Watch this free livestream with the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

As of March 9, Amazon has knocked $40 off 11-inch iPad Air (M4, 128GB, WiFi) pre-orders. This has dropped their price from $599 to $559.

Amazon has the MTG Marvel's Spider-Man Gift Bundle for $59.99, undercutting TCGplayer's current price by a wide margin.

Find the best earbuds deal. Save 41% on the Beats Studio Buds+ at Amazon.

Stephen Colbert has shared some outtakes from his interview with Jimmy Fallon that didn't make it to air.

Hatch’s sunrise alarm clock is popular for a reason, and it’s on sale this week. An older-model sound machine for babies is on sale too.

'Dead in Antares' is a turn-based sci-fi survival management game that poses questions about the ethics of space exploration.

It's time to take control of your content with this lifetime subscription to Keeprix All-in-One Streaming Video Downloader, currently on sale for just $95.99.

As of March 9, the Pixel Watch 4 (45mm) is on sale at Amazon for $339.99, 15% off its list price of $399.99.

Amazon drops the Pokémon TCG Mega Lucario ex Figure Collection to about $48.29 with coupon, beating Walmart's $54.99 price.

Walmart has the Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Day 2026 Collection for $31.99, beating Amazon and landing near TCGplayer market price.

Donald Trump has ordered the release of files related to aliens, UAP, and UFOs. If previous disclosures are any indication, get ready for a letdown.

Get lifetime access to PDF Agile Premium for $39.99 (reg. $119) and handle editing, converting, and securing PDFs in one simple desktop tool.

The 2026 Oscars air on ABC and Hulu on March 15. No cable access? Here are the best streaming deals to watch live.

Answers to each clue for the March 9, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Find the best robot vacuum deal. Save 39% on the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni at Amazon.

These tech-packed beds can adjust firmness, track your sleep, and regulate temperature automatically. Based on my testing, here's what's worth the investment.

The MAHA movement is recasting the term—developed in the 1980s to help protect patients against paternalistic medicine—in service of its own agenda.

Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 7% on the Sony 55-inch Bravia 3 TV at Amazon.

VCs are betting that artificial intelligence will disrupt nearly every industry in the world. Are they prepared for it to disrupt their own?

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

See the Moon phase expected for March 9, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

The facial recognition question is where things get more tangled.

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" #1724 on March 9 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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.

Learn 14 languages for life with Babbel’s $159 Lifetime Subscription (reg. $646.20) using StackSocial’s code LEARN.

"Dreaming Whilst Black" co-creator, co-writer, and star Adjani Salmon talks about his sharp, must-watch satire about the entertainment industry.

The company launched its first product, a Game Boy-style handheld device called the Chromatic, in 2024.

On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, we discussed what the controversy means for other startups seeking to work with the federal government.

Meta's AI smart glasses allegedly exposed intimate footage to contractors in Kenya, sparking major privacy concerns and legal action over AI training.

A new bill in Pennsylvania is set to prohibit dynamic pricing. It's just the latest.

AI data center developers are increasingly relying on a style of camp popularized as housing for men working in remote oil fields.

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” 

Indonesia is the latest country to announce legislation concerning kids and social media.

'SNL' Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che got some shocked reactions from the crowd.

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.

'Saturday Night Live' goes after the Trump administration again in last night's Cold Open.