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Enraged Democrats threaten Bondi with impeachment, contempt after "outrageous" briefing (axios.com)
· axios
Mullin testimony doesn't "close the gap" on DHS shutdown (axios.com)
· axios
Ruten Raises $2M from Coral Capital — Building Brain-Computer Interface BMI Technology (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
OpenAI to acquire Astral (openai.com)
· openai
Lobbying Support Startup LobbyAI Raises ¥300M in Pre-Series A (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
Autoresearching Apple's "LLM in a Flash" to run Qwen 397B locally (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
The Talk Show: ‘The Pogue Feature’ (daringfireball.net)
· daringfireball
★ ‘Your Frustration Is the Product’ (daringfireball.net)
· daringfireball
9to5Mac Daily: March 18, 2026 – App Store vibe coding, more (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
The FBI confirms it's buying Americans' location data (engadget.com)
· engadget
USPS warning raises stakes for mail-order prescriptions, higher postage prices (axios.com)
· axios
A Meta agentic AI sparked a security incident by acting without permission (engadget.com)
· engadget
HomeKit Secure Video hits 24-hour outage as downtime continues [U: Fixed] (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
datasette 1.0a26 (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
You can easily buy a Pixel 10 wth a physical SIM tray for $599 right now (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Gemini app making ‘Temporary chats’ easier to start (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Liquid Glass and long-standing bugs push Apple’s grades down in visual accessibility report card (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
How to Identify Your Apple Keyboard Layout by Country or Region (support.apple.com)
· daringfireball
Jony Ive on Redesigning the Christie’s Rostrum (youtube.com)
· daringfireball
Overcast is gaining transcripts, and it will have an edge over Apple Podcasts (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Senator Blackburn introduces the first draft of a federal AI bill (engadget.com)
· engadget
watchOS 26.4 fixes a major Apple Watch Workout app complaint (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
César Chávez allegations grow as Dolores Huerta speaks out (axios.com)
· axios
Apple named in AI lawsuit over data set it says doesn’t power Apple Intelligence (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
iOS 26.4 to finally let Family Sharing members use their own payment methods (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
macOS 26.4 release notes: Apple details six new features for Mac (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Fed keeps rates on hold, Powell says he will remain in place until successor confirmed (axios.com)
· axios
Gabbard defers to Trump when asked if Iran posed "imminent threat" (axios.com)
· axios
Meta Is Dropping VR Support From Horizon Worlds (uploadvr.com)
· daringfireball
iOS 26.4 release date: Here’s when new iPhone features are coming (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
David Zaslav Set to Receive Up to $887 Million if Paramount Acquisition of Warner Bros Closes (finance.yahoo.com)
· daringfireball
iOS 26.4 fixes iPhone keyboard accuracy, here’s how (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Peter Parker is an irresponsible Galaxy Z Flip owner in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Exolotl Zian, Subnautica, Runic Curse, more (9to5toys.com)
· 9to5google
iOS 26.4 upgrades one of my most-used Control Center features in a big way (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
The next phase of artificial intelligence may require very different processors (economist.com)
· economist
Snowflake Cortex AI Escapes Sandbox and Executes Malware (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
Google’s scrapped Fuchsia UI has been revived in a web app (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
China is a serious contender in the race for fusion energy (economist.com)
· economist
"Tell me to my face": Paul a "no" on Mullin after heated hearing (axios.com)
· axios
Apple debuts RC for tvOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, and more (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
PSA: Spotify investigating outage that’s kicking users off their plans [Update: Fixed] (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
macOS 26.4 RC now available for developers (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Apple releases iOS 26.4 RC for iPhone with upcoming features (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
iPadOS 26.4 RC available now, and public launch soon (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Top AI models underperform in languages other than English (economist.com)
· economist
iPhone 18 rumors say Pro models will get exclusive camera upgrade (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Spotify error was playing ads for Premium subscribers, now fixed (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is discounted to just $219 for some, and it doesn’t make any sense (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Perplexity AI ‘Comet’ browser for iPhone now available (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Comet Is the First Agentic Browser for iOS Worth Trying (macstories.net)
· macstories
New questions arise over TikTok sale (axios.com)
· axios
Higher energy prices might eat your tax refund, economists say (axios.com)
· axios
Samsung reportedly preparing Galaxy Z TriFold sequel, slideable phone for 2027 (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Deals: Pixel Watch 4 up to $162 off, Pixel 10 Pro up to $377 off, M9 Smart Monitor $375 off, more (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Siri and Apple Home can now control Matic Robots vacuum/mop, here’s how it works (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Deals: AirPods Pro 3 $50 off, M4 MacBook Air $300 off, MacBook Neo + $50 credit, M3 iPad Air $200 off, more (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Quantum pioneers win Turing Award for encryption breakthrough (bbc.com)
· bbc-tech
AirPods Max 2 are here, but rumors say a bigger overhaul might be coming (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Google Search referrals to the web have plummeted, AI links are ‘less than 1%’ of traffic (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Samsung finds a new OLED supplier for Galaxy FE phones, since RAM is so expensive (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Australian GPS-Alternative Unicorn Raises $110 Million for Expansion (wsj.com)
· wsj
Latest Meta smart glasses update brings Gemini-like voice commands to Ray-Ban, Oakley (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Trump waives shipping law as gasoline prices soar (axios.com)
· axios
Galaxy S26 wireless charging is a mess, Qi2 25W speeds sound near-impossible to find (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Apple One is better than ever, here are my favorite recent additions (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Partnering with Edra: Context for Agents at Scale (sequoiacap.com)
· sequoia
Apple pushing back on ‘vibe coding’ iPhone apps, developers say [U] (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists (bbc.com)
· bbc-tech
Sweden’s Candela Raises Capital to Scale Its Electric Ferries Ahead of Potential IPO (wsj.com)
· wsj
Download these super-cute Little Finder Guy 5K wallpapers (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Israel strikes Iran natural gas facility in coordination with U.S. (axios.com)
· axios
MacBook Neo is just fine with 4K video editing and 59 Chrome tabs (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Code with Claude comes to San Francisco, London, and Tokyo (claude.com)
· anthropic
Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations in China marred by government pressure (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Ikea smart home failings point to a major problem with Matter (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Jensen Huang and Andy Grove, Groq LPUs and Vera CPUs, Hotel California (stratechery.com)
· stratechery
Anthropic turns the tables on OpenAI in critical revenue category (axios.com)
· axios
Trump aides foresee Iran endgame divide: "Israel doesn't hate the chaos" (axios.com)
· axios
The "Squad" left faces complete wipeout in Illinois Democratic primaries (axios.com)
· axios
Sen. Markwayne Mullin's secret war zone past (axios.com)
· axios
Okinawa Prefecture and Startups Chart a Course as 'Asia's Gateway' — Ryukyu Launchpad 2025 Sparks New Wave of Business Attraction (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
Unlocking the 'Craftsman's Art' of Cell Culture Through DX — Okinawa-Based NexCulture Eyes U.S. Cell and Gene Therapy Market [Ryukyu Launchpad 2025] (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
'Rewriting the Economics of Drones' — India-Born, Okinawa-Bred Vyorius Finds Its U.S. Footing in LA [Ryukyu Launchpad 2025] (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
Pro-Israel group AIPAC notches its first real 2026 Democratic primary wins in Illinois (axios.com)
· axios
BHP Names Americas Chief Brandon Craig as CEO (wsj.com)
· wsj
Greetings, Earthlings: Philip Johnston of Starcloud on Data Centers in Space (youtube.com)
· sequoia
The top Iranian officials killed since Iran war's start (axios.com)
· axios
Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic primary for Durbin's Senate seat (axios.com)
· axios
Imperfect Women’s first two episodes are now available on Apple TV (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Benchmarks show MacBook Neo rivaling more powerful cloud servers in database workloads (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Pixel Weather tweaks widget as new icons come to Google Clock 8.6  (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned (bbc.com)
· bbc-tech
Hands-On with Claude Dispatch for Cowork (macstories.net)
· macstories
★ Squashing (daringfireball.net)
· daringfireball
Streaming app Musi loses App Store case as judge rules Apple can delist apps at any time (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Gemini screen automation rolling out to Pixel 10 series (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
"We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight (axios.com)
· axios
Security Bite: Your Instagram DMs were likely never encrypted to begin with (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Apple executive overseeing home devices joins Oura (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Why Trump's Cuba takeover plans could see a Castro return as ruler (axios.com)
· axios
WhatsApp update brings the new profile tab to iOS users (9to5mac.com)
· 9to5mac
Quoting Ken Jin (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
What Gemini features you get with Google AI Plus, Pro, & Ultra [March 2026] (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
ChatGPT’s free tier gets GPT 5.4 mini model with improved coding capabilities (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Fortnite for Android returns to the Play Store ‘everywhere’ later this week (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
House conservatives revolt over stalled SAVE Act (axios.com)
· axios
Spotify now rolling out redesigned Wear OS app with new gestures, more [Video] (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Tech Life (bbc.co.uk)
· bbc-tech
GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano, which can describe 76,000 photos for $52 (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
Fox Sports to Broadcast U.S.-Venezuela World Baseball Classic Final in Immersive 3D — But Not on Vision Pro (x.com)
· daringfireball
llm 0.29 (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Guardian War, House of Da Vinci 3, Ash of Gods, more (9to5toys.com)
· 9to5google
The Gemini for Home voice assistant is now more concise, faster, & better at alarms/timers (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Samsung’s mobile business is in ’emergency management’ mode despite Galaxy S26 success (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Exclusive: Gallego presses DOE on oil reserve as gas prices rise (axios.com)
· axios
This new cassette player has USB-C and Bluetooth, in case you want to ditch Spotify (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
A New iPad Browser and Testing Perplexity Computer (macstories.net)
· macstories
Most NATO members reject U.S.-led Hormuz Strait coalition, Trump says (axios.com)
· axios
Galaxy Z TriFold officially being discontinued, likely won’t be restocked online (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Samsung admits Galaxy S26 Ultra’s screen quality is slightly hindered by Privacy Display (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Fitbit improves sleep tracking, new Sleep Score and health records coming (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Nothing Phone (4a) debuts these new features in Nothing OS 4.1 (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
YouTube becomes FIFA World Cup 2026 ‘preferred platform,’ but it won’t replace streaming (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Quoting Tim Schilling (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
Google rolling out Personal Intelligence to free Gemini, Chrome, & AI Mode users (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Amazon adding 1-hour and 3-hour delivery – how to see what’s available for you (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
New economic projections signal a tricky Federal Reserve path (axios.com)
· axios
What $5 diesel fuel means for the U.S. economy (axios.com)
· axios
Sonos launches surprise March Madness sale on speakers (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
European Airlines Extend Middle East Flight Suspensions (wsj.com)
· wsj
OnePlus reportedly preparing new ‘Pro’ tablet, and an 8.8-inch ‘Pad Mini’ (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Deals: Pixel 10/Pro XL massive $426 off open-box or new units now up to $300 off, eero mesh spring sale from $55, more (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Oppo Find X9 Ultra leak reveals specs, faux leather back ahead of global release (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
The iPhone Fold Doesn’t Need iPadOS to Be a Great “Tablet” (macstories.net)
· macstories
Google scraps ‘What people suggest’ feature that pulled health tips from Reddit using AI (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
"No imminent threat": U.S. Counterterrorism Center head resigns over Iran war (axios.com)
· axios
Boox is updating its ultralight Android e-reader with an illuminated display (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Samsung Discontinues Its Galaxy Z TriFold After Just Three Months (theverge.com)
· daringfireball
Lil Finder Guy Wallpapers (512pixels.net)
· daringfireball
Airlines Offer Glimpse Into Operations as Middle East Conflict Weighs on Fuel Prices (wsj.com)
· wsj
Subagents (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
Oppo Find N6 goes official with ‘crease-less’ display, but limited ‘global’ launch plans (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Israel kills Iran's national security chief (axios.com)
· axios
Clean Planet, Developer of Quantum Hydrogen Energy, Receives Investment from Sankei Building (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-en
Zip Infrastructure Forms Capital and Business Alliance with ShinMaywa Industries to Jointly Develop Maintenance Bases and Charging Facilities for the Self-Propelled Ropeway “Zippar” (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-en
Elephantech Secures ¥4 Billion Series F Funding from Mitsubishi Electric—Forms Business Alliance to Promote New PCB Manufacturing Method “SustainaCircuits” (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-en
Silk Hair Care “SILK THE RICH” Raises ¥1.8 Billion (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-en
WillShine Conducts Seed Round for Online Tutoring Service “V-Reach” for Visually Impaired Children (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-en
Japan GX Group Secures Funding from Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER) for Carbon Credit Exchange “JCX” (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-en
BIBrid Secures Extension Round Funding for Care DX Support “Homu Sapo”—Investment from PLUS, ELECOM, and Others (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-en
An Interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang About Accelerated Computing (stratechery.com)
· stratechery
Introducing GPT-5.4 mini and nano (openai.com)
· openai
OpenAI Japan announces Japan Teen Safety Blueprint to put teen safety first (openai.com)
· openai
How Quantum Computing Works (wsj.com)
· wsj
How the Iran war is also unleashing an economic world war (axios.com)
· axios
Nvidia's race to outpace physics (axios.com)
· axios
Axios-Ipsos poll: Americans distrust Trump vaccine policies (axios.com)
· axios
Trump ramps up press pressure over Iran war coverage (axios.com)
· axios
How giving $1M to Trump's team made him a top contender for Georgia governor (axios.com)
· axios
What’s new in Android’s March 2026 Google System Updates [U] (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Grief author Kouri Richins found guilty of murdering her husband (axios.com)
· axios
Scoop: Witkoff to brief bipartisan group of senators Tuesday on Iran (axios.com)
· axios
Equipping workers with insights about compensation (openai.com)
· openai
Transforming International Payments with Stablecoins — StraitsX's Vision for Financial Infrastructure (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
WillShine Completes Seed Round for 'Vreach,' Online Tutoring Platform for Visually Impaired Children (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
BeBridge Raises Extension Round for Care-DX Support Service 'Homusapo' — Backed by Plus, Elecom and Others (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
Japan GX Group Raises Funds from J-POWER for Carbon Credit Exchange 'JCX' (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
Silk Haircare Brand SILK THE RICH Raises ¥1.8B (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
Elephantech Raises ¥4B Series F from Mitsubishi Electric — Partners to Expand PCB Manufacturing Process 'SustainaCircuits' (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
Clean Planet, a Quantum Hydrogen Energy Startup, Receives Investment from Sankei Building (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
Introducing Mistral Small 4 (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
Zip Infrastructure Partners with ShinMaywa Industries — Co-Developing Maintenance and Charging Infrastructure for Self-Propelled Ropeway 'Zippar' (thebridge.jp)
· thebridge-jp
Scoop: Hakeem Jeffries faces growing threat of a 2027 rebellion from his members (axios.com)
· axios
Why Trump's Kharg Island attacks could make the oil crisis worse (axios.com)
· axios
Use subagents and custom agents in Codex (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
Quoting A member of Anthropic’s alignment-science team (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
You can now add the bookmarks bar to Chrome on Android tablets, foldables (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Judge blocks vaccine changes recommended by RFK Jr.'s advisers (axios.com)
· axios
Quoting Guilherme Rambo (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
The Sideload 026: Ecosystems and the outrage trap (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Coding agents for data analysis (simonwillison.net)
· simonw
Iran and U.S. have been in direct contact in recent days, sources say (axios.com)
· axios
MotionVFX Team Joins Apple (macstories.net)
· macstories
Tech industry rallies behind Anthropic in Pentagon fight (axios.com)
· axios
Google rolling out modem update for original Pixel Watch (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
‘Galaxy Glasses’ with Android XR reportedly match the battery on Meta Ray-Ban Display (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
‘The Last Quiet Thing’ (terrygodier.com)
· daringfireball
Apple Introduces AirPods Max 2 (apple.com)
· daringfireball
Rapid-charging EV batteries are on the way  (economist.com)
· economist
★ Apple Exclaves and the Secure Design of the MacBook Neo’s On-Screen Camera Indicator (daringfireball.net)
· daringfireball
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: SENTINEL 519, Cat Quest, Hitman GO, Deus Ex GO, more (9to5toys.com)
· 9to5google
Redmagic’s tiny Android gaming tablet has a 9-inch, 200Hz OLED display, leak reveals (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
AI hacks for your March Madness bracket (axios.com)
· axios
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has early stage breast cancer (axios.com)
· axios
Claude is letting users bypass its standard usage limits for the next two weeks (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
OnePlus price hikes have arrived, but the US is left alone (for now) (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Deals: Pixel 10 Pro Fold up to $600 off, Motorola Razr+ $600 off, Ring Doorbell Pro, more (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Your favorite image-saving Chrome extension was scraping your data for cash (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
Samsung is reportedly ending Galaxy Z TriFold sales after just three months (9to5google.com)
· 9to5google
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