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OpenAI has reportedly signed a partnership with AWS to sell its AI systems to the U.S. government for classified and unclassified work, marking an expansion beyond its Pentagon deal last month.

AI investor Rana el Kaliouby warns that if women are shut out of AI funding and leadership, the consequences will be grim.

Finnish smart ring maker Oura is finally launching in India, taking on local rivals such as Ultrahuman in a relatively young smart ring market that is becoming price-sensitive thanks to an influx of low-cost options.

As AI agents take the reins for online shoppers, Sam Altman's unconventional startup is looking to expand its verification offerings to support agentic commerce.

Identity theft linked to major data broker breaches has cost Americans more than $20 billion over the past decade, according to a U.S. Senate report.

Shop early Pokémon deals before Amazon's Big Spring Sale, from TCG boxes and tins to discounted Nintendo Switch games.

As of March 17, Boox released the Go 10.3 (Gen II) e-ink tablet. The new models are exceptionally thin and lightweight, with one model now featuring an added front light. The devices now come with Android 15 and start at $419.99.

From a new iPhone to a budget-friendly MacBook, Apple announced a series of new products this week.

The best early AirPods deals to shop before Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026 officially kicks off. Save on AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3.

The company raised $12 million in seed funding to measure and manage GPU power surges.

Rubi has developed an enzymatic process to turn carbon dioxide into cellulose that's ready to be spun into lyocell or viscose.

The company's new product, called Gamma Imagine, will let users employ text prompts to create brand-specific assets like interactive charts and visualizations, marketing collateral, social graphics, and infographics.

It’s time to clamp down on the chaos and clear your desktop with these clever mounted accessories.

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Jake Paul saying he'd be interested in politics during his interview with Donald Trump.

Skylight’s popular digital calendar gets its Goldilocks size. But like with the Calendar Max before it, you have to prepare your family for a full conversion to keep it useful.

A new party speaker from Marshall is coming. The Bromley 450 is the smaller counterpart to the Bromley 750. The new Bluetooth speaker arrives March 31, retailing for $799.99.

Netflix has released the trailer for documentary "BTS: The Return" — and it's for ARMY.

Amazon Prime subscribers will be charged $9.99 for one-hour delivery and $4.99 for three-hour delivery. If you don't have a Prime subscription, you'll pay $19.99 for one-hour delivery and $14.99 for three-hour delivery.

See the Moon phase expected for March 17, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Shop the best early iPad deals from Apple during Amazon's 2026 Big Spring Sale. Save on M5 iPads at all-time low prices.

Shop the best early Bluetooth speaker deals from top brands during Amazon's 2026 Big Spring Sale. Save on Bose, Sonos, and Anker.

Joe Hogan, Align Technology’s plastics-nerd CEO, says you shouldn’t eat with your aligners and that you don’t need to wear your retainers every night.

Shop the best early book deals from Amazon's 2026 Big Spring Sale.

Guillermo from "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" attended the 2026 Oscars, and shared drinks with the various celebrities on the red carpet.

A home network-attached storage (NAS) server is ideal for backups, content streaming, and more. It could even save you money in the long run.

Answers to each clue for the March 17, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Older MacBook Airs can still be viable options for budget laptop buyers. Here's how they compare to Apple's newer MacBook Neo.

Gecko Robotics inked a five-year deal to help the U.S. Navy monitor and predict needed maintenance on its fleet of ships.

Score a speedy Apple iPad with a larger Retina display for just $119.99 (reg. $229.99) with this 7th Gen model.

Learn piano solo with some help from this lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons, on sale now for $127.49 (reg. $299.99) with code MARCH15 until March 29.

In 2019, two Canadian brothers blew into Detroit with an irresistible pitch: For $50, almost anyone could become a property owner. When houses decayed and the city intervened, the blame games began.

Customer conversations with chatbots can include contact information and personal details that make it easier for scammers to launch phishing attacks and commit fraud.

How to watch March Madness for free. Live stream 2026 March Madness for free from anywhere in the world.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang dazzles GTU keynote crowds with optimistic AI projections. But AI agents are key to the whole thing.

It used to be common wisdom that leaving your phone charging overnight degrades the battery. But handset design has evolved to mitigate the harm caused by constant charging.

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

In San Francisco, some passengers of autonomous taxis have experienced an unexpected hazard: being stuck in the vehicles when the cars are assaulted.

I tried the Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai at home, and it beats the 360 Vis Nav by a long shot. But does it beat robovacs from Roborock and Dreame?

Online content creators must often rely on themselves to protect their intellectual property.

PicII-503, a star with few heavy elements but lots of carbon, may be a time capsule of the universe's first supernovas, a new study shows.

In March 2026, Disney+ is offering a few bundle deals so you can stream its library at a discounted price.

'Forbidden Fruits' review: Lola Tung, Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti, and Alexandra Shipp star in this girly, gross thriller.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is back from March 25 to 31.

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

Save on bulk groceries, household essentials, and electronics with a verified Sam's Club promo code or membership discount.

Score major savings on premium skincare, hair care, and cosmetics with these verified Dermstore discount codes and rewards offers.

Picsart's AI agent marketplace will launch with four agents, then add more agents each week.

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" #1732 on March 17 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.

The SEC is working on a proposal to allow public companies to release earnings reports twice a year instead of quarterly, per the WSJ. 

In March 2026, Hulu is offering bundle deals with its service so you can stream excellent shows and movies at a discounted price.

Learn something new in just 15 minutes with a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium, now $50.99 with code MARCH15 until March 29.

Pick up a new language with CPD-Accredited ASL content in the Complete American Sign Language Master Class Bundle, now for just $34.99.

Nvidia announced an open enterprise AI agent platform, called NemoClaw, that is built off of viral OpenClaw.

A judge had deposition videos of DOGE staffers removed at the Trump administration's request. They've already resurfaced online.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he expects $1 trillion worth of orders for the chips.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren noted that Grok, xAI's controversial chatbot, has created harmful outputs for users and poses a potential national security risk.

This Midland startup uses AI and visual intelligence to identify potential shooters and alert law enforcement in 10 seconds.

Procrastinators get penalized. File your taxes through TurboTax before March 18 for $150.

How to watch the Champions League for free. Watch Arsenal vs. Leverkusen in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Memories.ai is building a large visual memory model that can index and retrieve video-recorded memories for physical AI.

Apple's premium over-ears finally have a proper successor, but after five years of waiting, it's hard not to wonder: "Is that it?"

How to watch the Champions League for free. Watch Manchester City vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Grid Beyond's hardware and software coordinates several gigawatts of supply and demand to help balance the flow of electricity on the grid. The idea has attracted investors like Samsung Ventures.

The move could help Apple better compete with Adobe Premiere Pro, and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.

The three plaintiffs are seeking to represent anyone who had real images of them as a minors altered into sexual content by Grok.

Nvidia’s new DLSS 5 uses generative AI and structured graphics data to make video games more realistic. CEO Jensen Huang says the approach could eventually spread to other industries.

The Tribit Stormbox Mini+ is as affordable as it is compact.

Apple’s new MacBook Neo isn’t just the most affordable MacBook — it’s also the company's most repairable laptop in “about fourteen years."

How to watch the Champions League for free. Watch Sporting vs. Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

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At Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's urging, Frore developed liquid-cooling tech for chips. That shift helped it just raise $143 million.

The startup also announced a $5M 'rescue fund' to help credit unions ditch legacy software for its AI-native platform.

Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster say that OpenAI violated the copyright of almost 100,000 articles by using them for LLM training.

Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster say that OpenAI violated the copyright of almost 100,000 articles by using them for LLM training.

Searching your email inbox for old sign-up messages or account updates can reveal forgotten online accounts and help reduce your digital footprint.

The internet reacts to the March Madness bracket.

The Tour One M3 headphones offer flagship performance at midrange pricing, as long as color is negotiable for you.

Google has removed a popular Chrome extension over malware issues.

Shop the best early deals on Amazon Echo smart speakers and displays ahead of the 2026 Big Spring Sale.

The best St. Patrick's Day 2026 deals. Get free food from Krispy Kreme, 7-Eleven, Burger King, and more.

A Florida bill that would have regulated artificial intelligence, backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, failed to gain traction after President Trump made it clear he did not want states to rein in the technology.

Portable power stations from Bluetti, Anker Solix, Jackery, and more are over 50% off before the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

'Pokémon Pokopia' lets players transfer bodies of water from one place to another, but there's an ability to learn first.

"Paradise" Season 2 may have just confirmed it's doing time travel thanks to a scene involving Jane's birth. What's going on?

Antonio Gracias talks at the Upfront Summit in LA about the future of technology.

Shopify is preparing for an ecommerce transformation via AI shopping agents, says president Harley Finklestein.

Man says he used ChatGPT as a realtor and successfully sold his home in a week. Why you might want to wait before asking chatbots for real estate help.

John Oliver has taken a deep dive into JD Vance on "Last Week Tonight".

Shop all the best Apple deals ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, including price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and the M4 iPad Air.

All signs point to the controversial Liquid Glass design language sticking around in iOS 27.

Shop the best early robot vacuum deals from top brands during Amazon's 2026 Big Spring Sale.