Technology 10 March 2026 - 11 March 2026

Google’s March Pixel Drop Is Here: Gemini Tasks, Circle to Search Shopping, Pixel Watch Safety Upgrades
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Google’s March Pixel Drop Is Here: Gemini Tasks, Circle to Search Shopping, Pixel Watch Safety Upgrades

Google’s March Pixel Drop adds Gemini AI tools for multi-step tasks on Pixel 10 phones and expands Circle to Search shopping features. The update includes a March security patch and new safety options for Pixel Watch. Scam Detection is rolling out to six more countries, while Call Notes launches in India. Google says similar Gemini features will reach Samsung’s Galaxy S26 line in the U.S. and South Korea.
March 11, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Goes on Sale Worldwide as Privacy Display Drives Early Orders
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Goes on Sale Worldwide as Privacy Display Drives Early Orders

Samsung began global sales of its Galaxy S26 Ultra, with the model making up over 70% of pre-orders worldwide and 80% in the U.S. Pre-order volume for the S26 line rose nearly 25% from last year. The Ultra starts at $1,299.99 and features a 6.9-inch display, 200MP camera, and built-in Privacy Display. Samsung kept Ultra prices steady despite raising costs on other models as memory-chip prices climb.
March 11, 2026
Pro Medicus Ltd locks in A$40 million U.S. renewals as MedStar adds heart-imaging tools
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Pro Medicus Ltd locks in A$40 million U.S. renewals as MedStar adds heart-imaging tools

Pro Medicus’ U.S. unit renewed two imaging software contracts totaling at least A$40 million, including a five-year, A$31 million extension with MedStar Health that adds heart-imaging tools, and a separate A$9 million deal with Zwanger-Pesiri. Both contracts were signed at higher per-transaction fees and expand the company’s presence in the U.S. market.
March 11, 2026
NASA satellite crash today: Van Allen Probe A heads for Earth years earlier than expected
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NASA satellite crash today: Van Allen Probe A heads for Earth years earlier than expected

NASA's retired Van Allen Probe A was expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere Tuesday evening, with debris possibly surviving the descent, according to the U.S. Space Force. NASA estimated a 1 in 4,200 chance of harm to people. The probe is returning years ahead of schedule due to increased atmospheric drag from solar activity. The exact timing and location of re-entry remain uncertain.
March 11, 2026
NASA Satellite Crash Alert: Van Allen Probe A Set for Earth Re-Entry With Low Risk to People
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NASA Satellite Crash Alert: Van Allen Probe A Set for Earth Re-Entry With Low Risk to People

NASA said its defunct Van Allen Probe A satellite, weighing 1,323 pounds, is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere around 7:45 p.m. EDT Tuesday, with some debris likely to survive. Officials say there is no targeted landing area and the exact timing remains uncertain. The mission ended in 2019, years earlier than planned, after increased solar activity accelerated the craft’s descent. NASA maintains the risk to the public is low.
March 10, 2026
Spotify Delays Some API Restrictions After Developer Backlash, Keeps Premium Rule
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Spotify Delays Some API Restrictions After Developer Backlash, Keeps Premium Rule

Spotify on Monday delayed changes to its developer API after complaints from third-party app makers, but kept new restrictions including a Premium subscription requirement, five-user cap, and single client ID per developer. Some developers say the limits have already forced them to shut down public access to their apps, citing unclear upgrade paths and stricter rate limits. Spotify cited security and automation risks for the overhaul.
March 10, 2026
Qualcomm’s New Wayve Deal Puts Self-Driving AI at the Center of Its Auto Push
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Qualcomm’s New Wayve Deal Puts Self-Driving AI at the Center of Its Auto Push

Qualcomm announced a partnership with UK startup Wayve to combine Wayve’s AI Driver software with Snapdragon Ride chips for advanced driver-assistance and automated driving systems. Qualcomm shares fell 1.9% to $135.54 Tuesday after the company warned last month that a global memory shortage was hitting phone demand. Wayve recently raised $1.5 billion at an $8.6 billion valuation. The joint platform is drawing automaker interest.
March 10, 2026
RTX Corporation’s Pratt & Whitney Wins Leidos AGM-190A Engine Contract as U.S. Pushes Missile Output
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RTX Corporation’s Pratt & Whitney Wins Leidos AGM-190A Engine Contract as U.S. Pushes Missile Output

Pratt & Whitney secured a new contract from Leidos Dynetics to supply TJ150 engines for the AGM-190A small cruise missile, with no financial terms disclosed. The deal follows a Pentagon push for higher weapons output after recent operations and comes as Leidos’ missile received its official U.S. Air Force designation. RTX and other defense contractors are increasing factory investment and scaling missile production.
March 10, 2026
Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock (BKNG) Falls as Oil Shock Tests Travel Demand After AI Relief Rally
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Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock (BKNG) Falls as Oil Shock Tests Travel Demand After AI Relief Rally

Booking Holdings shares fell 1.8% to about $4,362 by midday Tuesday, following a sector-wide drop as rising oil prices rattled travel stocks. Expedia lost 4.1%, Airbnb slipped 1.2%, and Tripadvisor dropped 4.1%. Booking recently reported strong Q4 results and announced a 25-to-1 stock split for April 2. Rising fuel costs and higher fares are raising concerns about future travel demand.
March 10, 2026
ServiceNow Partners With Cohesity to Safeguard AI Agents as Enterprise Risks Rise
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ServiceNow Partners With Cohesity to Safeguard AI Agents as Enterprise Risks Rise

ServiceNow and Cohesity announced a partnership Tuesday to enable rapid restoration of AI agents and their data after errors or attacks, integrating ServiceNow’s AI Agent Control Tower with Cohesity Data Cloud later this year. The move comes as more businesses deploy autonomous AI agents, raising the stakes for recovery and resilience. ServiceNow shares fell about 3.2% in early trading.
March 10, 2026
Caterpillar Inc. Lands $840 Million Atlas Power Deal as AI Data Center Power Crunch Deepens
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Caterpillar Inc. Lands $840 Million Atlas Power Deal as AI Data Center Power Crunch Deepens

Atlas Energy Solutions agreed to buy about $840 million in Caterpillar power-generation equipment through 2029, securing roughly 1.4 gigawatts of capacity. The deal comes as data center growth strains the U.S. grid and developers shift to on-site generation. Caterpillar shares rose 3% after the announcement. Atlas expects to own around 2 gigawatts of generation assets by 2030.
March 10, 2026
Oracle Earnings Today: Wall Street Demands Proof AI Spending Will Pay Off
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Oracle Earnings Today: Wall Street Demands Proof AI Spending Will Pay Off

Oracle will report third-quarter results after markets close Tuesday, with investors watching for signs its AI infrastructure spending is paying off. Shares are down over 20% this year as Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion for cloud expansion. Wall Street expects adjusted earnings of about $1.70 a share on up to $16.9 billion in revenue. The company’s backlog hit $523 billion last quarter, boosted by deals with Meta and NVIDIA.
March 10, 2026
Bank of America says AI, Erica and Zelle drove 30 billion client interactions in 2025
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Bank of America says AI, Erica and Zelle drove 30 billion client interactions in 2025

Bank of America reported 30 billion digital client interactions in 2025, a 14% increase from the previous year, driven by use of its Erica assistant and Zelle payments. Shares rose 0.6% in midmorning trading. Erica handled nearly 700 million client uses, while Zelle saw 1.8 billion payments worth $556 billion. Mobile approvals on CashPro reached a record $1.2 trillion.
March 10, 2026
Why Western Digital Stock Is Jumping Again as AI Spending Forecasts Climb
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Why Western Digital Stock Is Jumping Again as AI Spending Forecasts Climb

Western Digital shares rose 6.7% to $279.59 Tuesday, outpacing the S&P 500 after Citigroup raised its global AI capital-spending forecast to $8.9 trillion for 2026-2030. The company reported 25% higher second-quarter sales and projected $3.2 billion in March-quarter revenue. Western Digital plans to raise $3.17 billion by selling part of its Sandisk stake. Deutsche Bank upgraded tech sector ratings to "neutral."
March 10, 2026
Oracle Corporation Earnings Today: Can AI Cloud Growth Calm Wall Street’s Cost Fears?
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Oracle Corporation Earnings Today: Can AI Cloud Growth Calm Wall Street’s Cost Fears?

Oracle will report third-quarter results after markets close Tuesday, as investors watch whether AI cloud demand can offset soaring data center costs. Shares fell 1.4% in early trading. Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion this year for cloud expansion and may cut thousands of jobs, according to Bloomberg. Analysts expect revenue of $16.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.70.
March 10, 2026
Vertiv Holdings launches industrial UPS as S&P 500 move tests next phase of AI growth
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Vertiv Holdings launches industrial UPS as S&P 500 move tests next phase of AI growth

Vertiv Holdings on Tuesday launched an industrial-grade UPS for factories and harsh sites, expanding its lineup before its March 23 S&P 500 entry. The company completed a $2.1 billion bond offering and secured a $2.5 billion credit facility this month. Vertiv forecasts 2026 net sales up to $13.75 billion after a surge in orders and backlog. The industrial UPS market includes established rivals Eaton and Schneider Electric.
March 10, 2026
Palantir Technologies Faces Fresh Pentagon AI Risk as Anthropic Lawsuit Clouds Maven Work
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Palantir Technologies Faces Fresh Pentagon AI Risk as Anthropic Lawsuit Clouds Maven Work

Anthropic sued to overturn a Pentagon blacklist barring its AI from military contracts, raising uncertainty for Palantir’s $1 billion Maven program, which uses Anthropic’s Claude. Palantir shares fell 0.4% early Tuesday. U.S. agencies have begun phasing out Anthropic products, switching to OpenAI and Google. The Pentagon has signed separate AI deals worth up to $200 million each with Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google.
March 10, 2026
Lumentum Holdings Inc. to Join S&P 500 After Nvidia Deal Lifts AI Optics Trade
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Lumentum Holdings Inc. to Join S&P 500 After Nvidia Deal Lifts AI Optics Trade

Lumentum Holdings will join the S&P 500 on March 23 after S&P Dow Jones Indices named it in the benchmark’s quarterly rebalance. The move follows Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in Lumentum and multibillion-dollar purchase commitments for advanced laser components. Lumentum reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $665.5 million, up 65.5% from a year earlier, and forecasted up to $830 million for the current quarter.
March 10, 2026
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