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GTC is Nvidia's flagship annual event, where the chipmaker typically announces new products, partnerships, and its vision for the future of computing. Huang's keynote will focus on Nvidia's role in the future of computing and AI.

A fraud attempt on a never-used debit card reveals a surprising way criminals can exploit card numbers digitally without physical access.

The successor to its premium headphones cost $549 and are launching with enhanced active noise cancellation, the H2 chip, live translation, better sound quality, and more.

Apple has launched the Airpods Max 2, an improved version of its flagship, over-the-ear headphones.

Krispy Kreme is giving away free Green O'riginal Glazed doughnut. No purchase is necessary, and the offer is good in-shop or drive-thru.

PhonePe has paused its planned IPO, delaying a major liquidity event for investors including Tiger Global and Microsoft.

Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 gaming monitor is down to $687.06 at Amazon, saving you $212.93.

Walmart has the MTG Duskmourn: House of Horrors Play Booster Box for $127.99, undercutting market price by $22.

In a pretty overt promo for The Devil Wears Prada 2 mid-Oscars on Sunday, Anne Hathaway and Anna Wintour paired up to present Best Costume (Frankenstein's Kate Hawley took home the gold).

"Hamnet" star Jessie Buckley took home the Oscar for Best Actress. Watch her acceptance speech.

The cast of "Bridesmaids" reunited at the 2026 Oscars to announced the awards for Best Original Score and Achievement in Sound.

The most widely adopted computer language in history, COBOL is now causing a host of problems. It's also dangerously difficult to remove.

Amy Madigan won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Oscars. Watch her speech.

Get the best Hisense Canvas TV deal. Save 14% on the Hisense 85-Inch Canvas TV at Amazon.

Walmart has the Pokémon TCG: Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box for $115.99, undercutting Amazon by $17.89.

Data breaches are more common than ever. Here are the best ways I've found to protect yourself online.

The EV manufacturer is supported by a robust online community. But Elon Musk’s politics and overblown hype about Full Self-Driving are turning some loyalists away.

Michael B. Jordan gave a passionate speech at the 2026 Oscars after winning Best Actor. Watch.

As of March 16, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has dropped to $499 at Amazon. Its usual list price is $799, so this saves you $300.

Get the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 49% on the Insignia 55-inch Class F50 at Amazon.

How to watch World Baseball Classic for free. Live stream Venezuela vs. Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for free.

Enjoy professional-level styling at home with this Dyson Airwrap Multi-styler Complete Long, now only $349.99.

As of March 16, T-Mobile is offering shoppers the chance to get a Google Pixel 10A for free with a new line on its Essentials Plans.

A bicycle wheel with guitar strings, a touch-operated synth, and the “Demon Box” were just a few of the new instruments on show at Georgia Tech’s Guthman Musical Instrument Competition this weekend.

'Fabula Rasa: Dead Man Talking' is an AI VR game that debuted at SXSW 2026. It forced me to ask: Is this the future of RPGs?

JBL announced two new pairs of Live noise-cancelling headphones at SXSW 2026, with a stylish design and five color options.

Answers to each clue for the March 16, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Get the best portable power station deal. Save 35% on the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max with solar generator at Amazon.

Get the best Fire Stick deal at Amazon. Save $25 on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select at Amazon.

As the legal war over how to regulate prediction markets rages on, financial institutions are embracing the industry anyway.

Dozens of Telegram channels reviewed by WIRED include job listings for “AI face models.” The (mostly) women who land these gigs are likely being used to dupe victims out of their money.

Samsung is reportedly looking to stop sales of its tri-folding phone.

This sale spans almost an entire week, and it’s full of fake “deals.” We hunted to find truly good prices on gear we’ve tested.

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

In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched a disarmingly simple campaign to get the richest people on earth to promise, publicly, to give most of their money away. The moment seemed to call for it. Tech was minting billionaires faster than any industry in history, and the question of how those fortunes would impact […]

The 2026 Oscars had everything: historic wins, K-pop light sticks, political statements, and a few bits that overstayed their welcome.

See the Moon phase expected for March 16, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

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.

The Oscars is being criticised for cutting off 'Kpop Demon Hunters' "Golden" acceptance speech for Best Music (Original Song).

The Oscars ended not with "One Battle After Another"s Best Picture win, but with a post-credits scene teasing the show's YouTube era.

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

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" #1731 on March 16 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Timothée Chalamet loses Best Actor at the Oscars. Social media celebrates

“Frankenstein” won for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling, while “KPop Demon Hunters” won for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

While presenting the Oscar for Best International Feature Film, Bardem declared, "no to war and free Palestine."

Watch real-life HUNTR/X members EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami perform "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" at the Oscars.

Two films picked up the Oscar for Best Live Action Short. But how many times have Oscar ties happened in the past?

Netflix's 'Kpop Demon Hunters' won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film, with director Maggie Kang talking about representation in her acceptance speech.

Google and Accel say about 70% of AI startup pitches tied to India were "wrappers" as they reviewed more than 4,000 applications for their Atoms cohort.

Make sure your details are kept under lock and key on every device.

Watch Conan O'Brien's full host monologue at the 2026 Oscars.

Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq performed "I Lied to You" from "Sinners" at the Oscars, along with the help of a few special guests.

Conan O'Brien brought the chaos of "Weapons" ending to the Oscars in his cold open, where he dressed as Aunt Gladys (Amy Madigan).

All of the winners of the 2026 Oscars.

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Wildest moments from Oscars 2026

"Sinners" has already made history as the most Oscar-nominated film of all time. How many has it won?

'SNL' Cold Open tackles Trump's rising gas prices

The company is reportedly delaying the launch as its engineers and lawyers work to avert further legal issues.

All of the best looks from the 2026 Oscars red carpet.

Siri bug reportedly delays Apple's smart home lineup

CarGurus users face a security risk after the ShinyHunters hacking group allegedly leaked 12.4 million records containing names, addresses and finance data.

ARC Raiders opts to replace AI-generated dialogue with professional voice actors

Prime Video will restrict basic users to HD streaming

AI chatbots have been linked to suicides for years. Now one lawyer says they are showing up in mass casualty cases too, and the technology is moving faster than the safeguards.

Follow every major moment of the 2026 Oscars, including red carpet moments, performances, speeches, and more.

The deal comes after Unacademy’s valuation plunged from $3.5B to under $500M, as India’s once-booming edtech sector struggles.

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New Android app detects nearby smart glasses that could be secretly recording you. Nearby Glasses scans Bluetooth to alert users of potential cameras.