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Horizon Worlds was once a cornerstone of Meta's plans to build a social metaverse -- four years later, the company almost shut it down.

Meta announced changes that effectively leave Mr. Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive digital world based in virtual reality only on life support.

The FBI and the Justice Department took down two websites linked to the pro-Iranian hacktivist group Handala, which last week hacked medical tech giant Stryker.

The U.S. cybersecurity agency urged companies to prevent access to systems used for remotely managing their fleets of employee devices after hackers broke into a major U.S. medical tech giant and remotely wiped thousands of phones and computers.

Nominate your startup, or one you know, for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 before May 27. Chance to win $100,000 equity-free funding and VC access.

Rivian admitted in a regulatory filing that it is delaying its goal of reaching "positive EBITDA" next year because of how much it is spending on developing self-driving technology.

K2's Gravitas is an ambitious project that aims to demonstrate the tech needed to build data centers in space.

Founders can create frameworks for working through conflict and change when the team is just two or three people, and if done correctly, it can scale with the company. 

Anori aims to shrink down the pre-development process by getting all parties, including the city, on to a unified platform from the start so that compliance conflicts are surfaced in weeks instead of months or years.

On March 19, celebrate Free Cone Day 2026 at Dairy Queen. Score a free vanilla soft-serve cone at participating Dairy Queen locations.

Cloaked's latest round is a mix of equity and growth funding.

Apple's flexible protection for Apple gadgets might finally be coming to Europe.

Kilmer’s estate collaborated with the filmmakers to make a digital likeness of the actor, who died of cancer last year.

Tubi launched its “Creatorverse Incubator” to help TikTokers create original shows exclusively for the streaming service.

The Los Angeles startup raised $50 million from Eclipse, a16z, Menlo Ventures, and others as it seeks to expand beyond sport boats.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded its probe after finding more instances of Tesla's driving software struggling in low-visibility conditions.

The company is currently letting users in the U.K. try out Alexa+ for free via an early access program.

Uber is kicking off the partnership with an initial $300 million investment, while Rivian will provide as many as 50,000 autonomous R2 SUVs.

Shop the best early unlocked phone deals from top brands during Amazon's 2026 Big Spring Sale. Save on Samsung and Google.

Uber's Women Preferences feature lets female riders request female drivers nationwide for added safety and comfort during their rides, the company says.

Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection preorders are live at Amazon. Buy now for under $60 at Amazon

Stephen Colbert has reacted to the news that Punch the viral monkey may have a new girlfriend.

"Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" brings the series to an even more satisfying end with Cillian Murphy's last ride as Tommy Shelby. Movie review.

Lawyer Michelle May O'Neil warns that creators making content with a romantic partner may way to consider a prenup for their TikTok.

Shop the best early done deals from top brands during Amazon's 2026 Big Spring Sale. Save on DJI, Skyrover, and more.

Critical minerals startup Nth Cycle is betting that its modular approach to nickel refining can make the practice viable in the U.S. and Europe.

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

We tested the best dating apps for singles over 40 to help you find serious relationships, casual dates, and everything in between.

Montessori-inspired educational app for kids 2-8 that fosters learning, curiosity, and stress-free screen time, now $44.97.

Answers to each clue for the March 19, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 is the latest tablet from OnePlus. While it lacks computing power, it makes up for it in user-friendly UX. But how does it compare to an iPad?

New A.I. bots can do more than just chat. They can edit files, send emails, book trips and cause trouble.

Serendipity allowed astronomers to capture a comet in the act of breaking apart with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, providing new insight.

How to watch World Athletics Indoor Championships for free. Live stream the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships for free from anywhere in the world.

There's no need to buy a new computer — just refresh an old PC with this Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license and Windows 11 Pro Bundle, now only $42.47 with code MARCH15 through March 29.

Get websites up and running with this three-year subscription to the IONOS Web Hosting Plus Plan, now for only $49.97 (reg. $288).

What’s new to streaming for the week of March 20, 2026, on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.

Radio Silence returns with another wild horror comedy.

After compressing models from major AI labs including OpenAI, Meta, DeepSeek and Mistral AI, Multiverse Computing has launched both an app that showcases the capabilities of its compressed models and an API that makes them more widely available.

The founders are worth paying attention to.

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.

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

See the Moon phase expected for March 19, 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" #1734 on March 19 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

A rogue AI agent inadvertently exposed Meta company and user data to engineers who didn't have permission to see it.

Kagi, a paid search service, is having some attention-grabbing fun with a LinkedIn parody translation service — that's really fun.

Altman expresses gratitude for people who knew how to write their code from scratch. The internet replies with salty jokes.

Yes, it's worth it to get a self-emptying robot vacuum. Top picks from Dreame and Eufy are majorly discounted ahead of Amazon's spring sale.

I screamed myself hoarse at Adam Scott's new horror movie, "Hokum." Review.

Improve your memory with an app thanks to this lifetime subscription to the memoryOS Student Plan, now just $79.99 (reg. $198).

The new Apple MacBook Neo is on sale on Amazon as of March 18. Save $4 on the base model and about $9 on the Touch ID version.

Cybersecurity groups are sounding the alarm about DarkSword, the latest hacker tool that targets iPhone users.

Yahoo AI search tools like Yahoo Scout support the open web, unlike a company that rhymes with Schmoogle, writes Mashable's tech editor.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei says AI agents will eventually replace apps, shifting smartphones toward systems that understand intent and act on a user's behalf.

Nvidia's networking business raked in $11 billion last quarter despite getting significantly less fanfare than chips and gaming.

Early Amazon Big Spring Sale air purifier deals include Sharp and Dyson picks for cleaner air at lower prices.

Shop the best early Samsung deals at Amazon, including savings on the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, The Frame Pro TV, and more.

Meta's Horizon Worlds metaverse platform will no longer be usable in VR after this summer.

FBI director Kash Patel told lawmakers that the agency is actively purchasing commercially available location data, which can track Americans without needing a warrant.

Have a look through our selection of the best deals under $25 available to shop now at Amazon ahead of its 2026 Big Spring Sale.

Amazon is reportedly planning to move up its annual Prime Day sale from July to June this year, according to Bloomberg.

Nudification tools are surprisingly popular with teen girls. Researchers wonder why.

He told the Wall Street Journal he thinks autonomous planes will be "10 times harder than Nikola ever was."

Patreon CEO Jack Conte says AI companies should pay creators for training data, arguing their fair use defense falls apart when they license content from major publishers.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale doesn't start until March 25, but we spotted deals on noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds from Sony, Bose, Apple, and Beats worth checking out ahead of time.

From paper towels to dishwasher pods, here are the best early deals on boring but essential household goods ahead of Amazon's 2026 Big Spring Sale.

Police dropped charges against a Colorado woman after phone data and video disproved evidence suggesting she was involved in a porch theft.

Rebel Audio is a new all-in-one podcasting tool that allows creators to record podcasts, edit, clip content for social, and publish episodes, all without ever leaving the platform. 

Take up to 41% off Ninja Kitchen appliances like air fryers, blenders, and countertop ovens before the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

As of March 18, these are the DJI deals on offer ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

From summarizing emails, drafting content, organizing data, and tracking meetings, here are all the best Gemini features in Google Workspace.

It's hard to break the cycle of doomscrolling, but there are plenty of apps that can help you spend more time on content that’s engaging and productive.

To compete with Amazon's Big Spring Sale, Target is running its very own spring sale. Running March 25 to 27, Target is running Target Circle Deal Days, marking down thousands of items up to 50% off.

Artificial intelligence models are multiplying fast, and competition is stiff. With so many players crowding the space, which one will be the best — and who decides that? Arena, formerly LM Arena, has emerged as the de facto public leaderboard for frontier LLMs, influencing funding, launches, and PR cycles. In just seven months, the startup went from a UC Berkeley PhD research […]

'Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness' is now on Switch 2, but you can't just buy it.

The company has raised $12 million in seed funding to build an AI operating system for enterprise.

Facebook says it paid creators nearly $3 billion through its monetization programs in 2025, a 35% increase from the previous year and its highest annual total to date.

With its Series A, Sequen is bringing its proprietary AI ranking and personalization technology to large consumer business.

Tech companies have been reluctant to directly confront Trump administration officials over their contract feud with the A.I. start-up.

As of March 18, these are the cordless tool deals you can buy ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

X appears poised to roll out a dislike button on replies according to posts from the company's head of product.

Mystery AI model Hunter Alpha may be DeepSeek V4 in disguise

Thousands of X users reported errors at X on the morning of Wednesday, March 18.

The Amazon Big Spring Sale has outdoor deals on Ninja coolers, Solo Stoves, Jackery power stations, Owala water bottles, and more.

Find the best AirPods deal at Amazon. Apple AirPods Pro 3 are $199.99 at Amazon — save almost $50.

Shop the best early deals on premium, body-safe vibrators and sex tech ahead of Amazon's 2026 Big Spring Sale.

Creator partnership leaders at Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube dish on common mistakes they see new creators making.

Shop the best Amazon device deals during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. We're seeing big discounts on Echo devices, Fire TVs, and more.

Mega-stars like Alix Earle and MrBeast are relics of a TikTok and YouTube that no longer exists, creator experts tell Mashable.

Ahead of the Big Spring Sale on March 25, the best Shark products on sale at Amazon include the Shark StainForce and Shark FlexStyle.

Check out the best early Apple Watch deals to shop ahead of Amazon's 2026 Big Spring Sale, including deals on Series 11 and SE 3 models.

BMW has officially unveiled its new electric sedan, the BMW i3.

"Deadloch" Season 2 review: One of TV's best crime-comedies returns, trading Tasmania for Australia's Top End.