Studio Display vs Studio Display XDR: which Apple monitor is right for you? A buyer's guide
March 11, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT. Apple's refreshed Studio Display and the new Studio Display XDR share a 27-inch 5K panel, Center Stage camera, studio mics, six-speaker system with Spatial Audio, and Thunderbolt connectivity. The standard model remains a solid general-purpose monitor for productivity and most creative work, priced at $1,599 with a tilt-adjustable stand. The Studio Display XDR uses a mini-LED panel, offers 120Hz refresh, higher SDR and HDR brightness, more dimming zones, a faster A19 Pro chip, and broader color support, with stand options reaching $3,299. It also includes tilt- and height-adjustable stands and added pro features. For most users, the standard Studio Display provides the same resolution, design, camera, and connectivity at a fraction of the price. The XDR targets pros needing brighter HDR and extra color latitude.
M5 MacBook Air (13-inch, 2026) review: go big or go Neo
March 11, 2026, 6:08 PM EDT. Apple's M5 MacBook Air (13-inch, 2026) ties higher storage and faster AI- and graphics-perf to a familiar shell. The base model starts at $1,099, rising $500 above the new MacBook Neo and leaving the 13-inch Air sandwiched between Neo and larger laptops. Base storage rises to 512GB; memory stays at 16GB. The chassis remains thin, light and rigid, with a 13.6-inch, 2,560×1,664 display. The M5 chip adds improvements across apps, graphics and AI tasks, but the 13-inch Air isn't the entry point it once was. For students, the Neo is the better value; for a subset such as design or STEM, the 13-inch Air remains compelling, though the 15-inch Air offers a more balanced mix of screen and weight.
1980s superconducting circuits revived as SEEQC bets on scalable quantum chips
March 11, 2026, 6:06 PM EDT. Reporter visits SEEQC, a quantum chip foundry in upstate New York, where researchers revive superconducting circuits once championed by IBM in the 1980s. The facility deposits ultrathin niobium layers and uses lithography to pattern circuits, then cools them inside a dilution refrigerator so they operate near absolute zero. SEEQC argues such superconducting qubits could enable a new wave of quantum computing, provided cooling and manufacturing costs stay manageable. IBM halted its superconducting program in 1983 amid cost and practicality concerns, and the field has cycled through highs and layoffs. Today, SEEQC's clean rooms, protective gear, and chip-scale devices aim to scale through a dedicated foundry model, tying improvements in materials and fabrication to closer steps toward practical quantum advantage.
Verizon closes Starry Internet deal, bets on fixed wireless for MDUs
March 11, 2026, 6:04 PM EDT. Verizon has closed its acquisition of Starry Internet, the company confirmed by Tony Skiadas, EVP and CFO, at the Deutsche Bank media conference. Neither company issued an official statement. The deal, announced last October with no disclosed price, aims to boost Verizon's reach in MDU communities with Starry's mmWave fixed wireless technology and to expand FWA-fixed wireless access-offerings. Starry serves about 100,000 MDU customers in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Denver and Washington, and its network could widen Verizon's FWA footprint. Starry, founded in 2014, pursued growth via a SPAC merger and Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023, re-emerging as a private company and exiting Columbus. Separately, Verizon said it plans to pass 40-50 million homes with fiber in the medium term, as its nationwide footprint nears 30 million locations after acquiring Frontier.
visionOS 26.4 adds X-Plane 12 streaming to Apple Vision Pro via CloudXR 6.0
March 11, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT. Apple's upcoming visionOS 26.4 beta adds NVIDIA CloudXR 6.0 support, enabling X-Plane 12 to stream to the Apple Vision Pro. The flight simulator, marketed as 'the world's most advanced', will reach Vision Pro via a companion app that detects the headset and streams from RTX-powered PCs or clouds. The integration leverages ARKit image detection to align cockpit positions, letting users blend physical and digital flight decks. CloudXR's foveated streaming aims to deliver high-resolution visuals with low latency while protecting gaze data. The X-Plane team said the feature arrives with visionOS 26.4 this spring, with potential to unlock additional immersive simulators on Vision Pro.
DJI Avata 360 official launch set for March 26, 2026
March 11, 2026, 5:58 PM EDT. DJI has confirmed the Avata 360 release date. The official launch event is scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 12 PM GMT, with pre-orders likely to follow the stream. The world's first native 360° FPV cinewhoop, the Avata 360, promises full spherical video in one take, eliminating post-production stitching. The company's March 10 teaser carried the line "Above It All, See It All," reinforcing the date. Industry watchers note a possible shift in DJI's announcement cadence; some sources refer to the product as the DJI Avata 360, distinct from yet-to-be-named Pocket 4 camera line. Leaked images, sample videos, and a leaked RC live-view screenshot have circulated; teaser material hints 8K recording capability and cinematic presentation.
SpaceX pushes Starship flight to April; Version 3 ready for Flight 12, Musk says
March 11, 2026, 5:56 PM EDT. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk posted on X that Starship's next launch would target early April, about four weeks from March 7. The maiden flight of the upgraded Version 3Starship has slipped again, signaling a longer path to orbital flight as NASA presses for lunar lander readiness for Artemis 4. Starship last flew in October 2025 from SpaceX's Starbase in Texas. SpaceX has been preparing Ship 39, the upper stage, with cryoproof tests to validate propellant loading and structural strength, and says the lower-stage Super Heavy booster is ready for preflight testing. The goal remains a 12th flight test since 2023, potentially delivering a vehicle capable of suborbital and, eventually, crewed lunar missions.
NASA's Van Allen Probe A re-entry with low public risk
March 11, 2026, 5:54 PM EDT. NASA said the 1,323-pound Van Allen Probe A is re-entering Earth's atmosphere, with expected re-entry around 7:45 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Most of the spacecraft is expected to burn up, though some components could survive. The agency put the ground-damage risk at roughly 1 in 4,200, very low. The mission ran for 14 years, studying Earth's two permanent radiation belts and space weather to gauge how solar activity affects technology on Earth. The probe helped reveal a transient third belt during intensified solar activity. Launched in 2012 with its twin, Probe B, it operated until 2019; Probe B is planned to return home in 2030.
Meta buys Moltbook, expanding its push into autonomous AI agents
March 11, 2026, 5:52 PM EDT. Meta has bought Moltbook, a social network where AI agents interact autonomously, signaling a deeper push into AI automation. The deal arrives as rivals such as OpenAI race to attract talent and users. Moltbook drew millions of registered bots within days of launch, seen by some as a milestone for AI-to-AI socialization and by others as risky and prone to sham agents. Moltbook's team will join Meta's superintelligence labs, after which Meta says the technology "opens up new ways for AI agents to work for people and businesses." OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has downplayed Moltbook's hype, arguing OpenClaw could become core to OpenAI's products. Meta has previously acquired Manus and invested in Scale AI, as it faces pressure to monetize AI bets. Meta says new AI models will roll out in coming months.
PlayStation You Owe Us: UK class action against Sony's PlayStation Store opens, seeks £1.971 billion
March 11, 2026, 5:48 PM EDT. The Competition Appeal Tribunal opened the class action 'PlayStation You Owe Us' against Sony's PlayStation Store. Plaintiff's counsel Mr Palmer delivered the opening statement; proceedings streamed on the CAT site. Filed in 2022, the suit accuses Sony of monopolizing digital distribution and overcharging by about 20%. Damages have moved from $5 billion in 2022 to £6.3 billion in 2023, and are now £1.49 billion plus 8% interest, totalling £1.971 billion. If won, around 12.2 million UK PS users who bought digital games or add-ons between 19 Aug 2016 and 12 Feb 2026 could receive £100-£162 each. The case hinges on the GDPA: clause 9.2.1 forces distribution via PSN, and clause 15.2.2 sets prices with a fixed 30% margin. Sony says it's a systems market; the plaintiff argues whole-life costing undermines that. The case continues.
Garmin Venu 4 at all-time low price during Amazon Spring Deal Days
March 11, 2026, 5:46 PM EDT. Garmin's top all-rounder for most users is at its lowest price ever during Amazon's Spring Deal Days. The Garmin Venu 4 now carries a 17% discount and a price point that makes its AMOLED display, dual-band GPS, and health-suite features more accessible. The watch offers ECG, HRV, breathing rate, SpO2 and skin temperature sensors, plus software tools like Health Status and Body Battery. It features a stainless steel case and a built-in flashlight. Reviewers praised the display brightness and tracking accuracy, but note the Venu 4 is slightly heavier, with slower charging and marginally worse battery life than the Venu 3. For buyers seeking a durable, feature-rich fitness smartwatch, the Venu 4 represents a strong value when discounted.
Xbox hardware teased at GDC as Project Helix looms and Sharma takes the helm
March 11, 2026, 5:44 PM EDT. Microsoft posted three photos ahead of GDC showing a console shell embossed with XDK, a probable Xbox developer kit. The images, shared by the Game Development at Microsoft account on X, sparked comparisons to an Xbox One dev kit and speculation about a next-generation device codenamed Project Helix. Microsoft has not confirmed what the images show. The teaser arrives as gaming CEO Asha Sharma takes over from retiring Xbox head Phil Spencer; Sharma will lead with other leadership changes, including the departure of Sarah Bond. Sharma previously previewed Helix, saying it would lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC games. Microsoft and partners will discuss Helix further at upcoming GDC events, according to the report.
Nvidia bets on sensors and reasoning AI to beat Waymo and Tesla in autonomous driving
March 11, 2026, 5:42 PM EDT. Xinzhou Wu, Nvidia's head of automotive, argues beating Tesla won't require millions of miles of data. The key is the right sensors and a reasoning AI that can interpret driving tasks. Wu and CEO Jensen Huang recently rode in a Mercedes with Nvidia's Drive Pro hands-free system, navigating construction zones, cones and pedestrians in San Francisco. Nvidia supplies chips to Tesla and partners with Mercedes, Jaguar Land Rover and Lucid. At CES, Nvidia unveiled Alpamayo-a portfolio of AI models, simulations and datasets that aim for Level 4 autonomy under defined conditions. Huang called the suite a ChatGPT moment for physical AI. Wu's tone blends caution with ambition, painting Nvidia as a leader by capability, not just data, in a race with Waymo and Tesla.
Apple Music, TikTok launch 'Play Full Song' to stream full tracks inside TikTok
March 11, 2026, 5:40 PM EDT. Apple Music and TikTok unveil Play Full Song, a partnership that lets subscribers listen to full tracks discovered on TikTok without leaving the app. The feature, built with Apple's MusicKit API, streams full songs on Apple Music while keeping discovery and listening in one flow. It will debut exclusively through Apple Music, with playback paid on Apple Music, supporting artists and rights holders. Users can tap Play Full Song from TikTok's For You Page or Song detail, save favorites to Your Music, and add tracks to Apple Music playlists. The collaboration follows TikTok's Add to Music App, expanding from discovery to immediate full-length listening. TikTok's Listening Party will let artists and fans interact in real time during sessions. Apple and TikTok cite a smoother path from discovery to deeper listening.
QCi and Ciena Demonstrate Quantum-Secured Communications with PQC and QKD at OFC 2026
March 11, 2026, 5:36 PM EDT. HOBOKEN, N.J. – Quantum Computing Inc. and Ciena showcased a live demonstration at OFC 2026 in Booth 5355, blending QKD, quantum authentication, and post-quantum cryptography with AES-256-GCM optical encryption. The system addresses current threats and future quantum risks, combining optical-layer encryption with quantum-secure techniques. Pouya Dianat, QCi's Chief Revenue Officer, said the solution integrates time-frequency entanglement-based QKD and quantum identity authentication with Ciena's encryption for a layered security approach. Paulina Gomez of Ciena added the solution offers high-speed, out-of-the-box quantum-safe communications, with Waveserver handling up to 1.6 Tb/s and ETSI-standard QKD interworking. The demo uses QZEK-P for Quantum Identity Authentication and is viewable by prior approval at Booth 5355.
Pitaka Galaxy S26 cases mix ultralight aramid fiber with Aaron buttons and MagSafe
March 11, 2026, 5:34 PM EDT. Pitaka's Edge and Cairn cases for the Galaxy S26 series hinge on ultralight aramid fiber that balances durability with minimal bulk. The Edge runs at 1.2 mm, prioritizing a slim profile, while Cairn adds 0.7 mm for a total of 1.9 mm and TPU dampers to boost drop resistance up to 1.22 meters. Integrated Aaron buttons are a standout: three configurable shortcuts that launch apps, control the flashlight, or navigate, via a companion app, though they can feel stiff and occasionally misassign. MagSafe compatibility and PowerShare are supported, with a soft feel and a secure fit. Drawbacks include an English-Chinese app and modest drop protection on the Edge. Available in several colors for Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra.
Militaries rush to build homegrown satellite networks to rival Starlink
March 11, 2026, 5:32 PM EDT. Starlink's near-10,000 satellite network gives broad internet access across most of Earth, a data edge on modern battlefields. But reliance on a private service run by Elon Musk raises sovereignty concerns for states wary of being cut off. Ukraine and Russia used Starlink during the 2022 war; in February, access was restricted, hampering Russian coordination and giving Ukraine a short-term advantage. Now nations push to field their own networks. The EU is building IRIS² (about 300 satellites) for operation around 2030; China is pursuing Guowang (13,000 satellites) and Qianfan, while Russia's Sfera faces delays. Germany, the UK, and others explore alternatives or stakes in existing firms like OneWeb; a British startup OpenCosmos even has backing from the CIA. Experts say the trend reflects a push for sovereignty and resilience amid rising geopolitics.
Galaxy S26 Ultra battery life: real-world numbers vs. official claims
March 11, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT. The reporter tests the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a SIM card in hand, using social media, texting, browsing, and photo taking to measure real-world battery life. Samsung keeps a 5,000 mAh cell and cites 31 hours of video playback in its specs, while rivals push beyond 7,000 mAh. The piece asks whether software efficiency could extend endurance despite unchanged capacity. Findings focus on observed use rather than marketing claims, with clear caveats about everyday tasks and the absence of gaming or hotspot use. Attributions are tight, grounding numbers in concrete actions and letting readers judge benchmarks against Samsung's statements.
Rabbit's Cyberdeck targets netbook revival with Linux at about $500 for vibe coding
March 11, 2026, 5:28 PM EDT. Rabbit's Project Cyberdeck is a compact, netbook-inspired PC built for vibe coding rather than heavy AI workloads. CEO Jesse Lyu says current low-cost laptops offer poor keyboards, prompting a device with a comfortable typing experience. Engadget was given an exclusive first look. The design draws from the Sony Vaio P and the original Nintendo DS, with renders showing four USB-C ports for external monitors and peripherals; final IO remains undecided. Rabbit is sourcing components and targets about $500. The unit will run Linux and be user-modifiable. It aims for performance near Raspberry Pi 5-class hardware, while remaining affordable enough to attract developers.
iPhone 18 Pro leaks detail thicker frame, A20 Pro chip, 5000mAh battery
March 11, 2026, 5:24 PM EDT. Two Weibo leakers offered fresh details on the iPhone 18 Pro line, outlining design shifts, dimensions and components. Ice Universe says the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be about 8.8mm thick, up from 8.75mm for the 17 Pro Max. Digital Chat Station says Apple may reuse iPhone 17 Pro molds, potentially keeping Face ID under the display and limiting how much the Dynamic Island is reduced. He also flags three confirmed upgrades: an A20 Pro chip on a 2nm process, a larger battery above 5000mAh, and camera aperture changes. Expect changes to colors and a more unified back design, with the thinner impact on the Island and a thicker frame to support capacity. The iPhone 18 Pro launches in about six months.
CATL outlines solid-state EV battery system in WIPO patent
March 11, 2026, 5:22 PM EDT. CATL published a World Intellectual Property Organization patent detailing its solid-state battery system for EVs. The filing describes a positive electrode plate using a fluorine-containing lithium salt and a sulfide solid-state electrolyte, where LiF forms the solid-electrolyte layer and stabilizes the electrolyte to extend life and enable faster charging. Published March 5, 2026, the patent shows the system aimed at protecting the anode like a shield. CATL has reportedly begun pilot production of cells with about 500 Wh/kg energy density. China plans a national standard for solid-state batteries in July, with small-scale production targeted by 2027. Chief scientist Wu Kai says CATL is scaling 60 Ah cells for automotive use toward mass production late in the decade. In 2025 CATL filed 311 patents, up from 2024 by 37%.
Apple Invites 1.7 adds 'Next Upcoming' countdown widget for iPhone
March 11, 2026, 5:20 PM EDT. Apple today rolled out Apple Invites version 1.7, adding a more versatile countdown widget. The release notes describe a new Next Upcoming option that automatically counts down to the next closest event and updates as events pass. The widget can still be set to count down manually to specific events. Apple introduced the countdown widget in August, and the update adds an auto-pilot function to a feature that arrived as an iCloud+ perk in February 2025. The app remains iPhone-only. Apple invites users to download the update from the App Store.
US military confirms use of advanced AI tools in Iran war; humans retain final decision on targets
March 11, 2026, 5:14 PM EDT. The US military confirmed it is using a range of advanced AI tools to sift through data in the Iran conflict. CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper said AI accelerates decision-making, but humans retain final targeting authority. He argued AI can cut reaction times from hours to seconds, while emphasizing that decisions on what to shoot remain human-led. The confession comes amid calls for an independent probe into the bombing of a southern Iranian school that killed more than 170 people. The broader campaign has killed at least 1,300 in Iran since Feb. 28. Rights groups warn about AI's role in war, and critics point to earlier use of AI in Gaza. The episode also touches on tensions with tech firms and broader US weapons tech policy.
Microsoft, Alphabet poised to surpass Apple by 2028 on AI and cloud growth
March 11, 2026, 5:10 PM EDT. Apple faces AI leadership gaps and slower growth, the analysis argues, while Microsoft and Alphabet benefit from cloud demand and AI investment. In the latest quarter, Azure and Google Cloud growth ran at 39% and 48% year over year, reinforcing competitive momentum. The piece contends Apple trades at a high P/E multiple despite uneven growth, opening room for a valuation gap against peers with faster top-line expansion. It notes the AI build-out remains the central driver for both Microsoft and Alphabet, with enterprise software and cloud services shaping future profits. A side note references a so-called 'Indispensable Monopoly' and Nvidia-Intel tech dynamics as context for the broader AI race.
Nebius, NVIDIA Launch $2 Billion Investment to Expand AI Infrastructure
March 11, 2026, 5:08 PM EDT.Nebius Group (NBIS) inked a $2 billion investment from NVIDIA (NVDA) to scale its AI infrastructure. The deal aims to lift NBIS's compute capacity to about 5 GW of NVIDIA-powered capacity by the end of the decade, enabling global AI factories and an expanded international footprint. The two firms will collaborate on AI factory design and on a shared inference and agentic AI stack, with Nebius gaining early access to NVIDIA's Rubin platform. The arrangement builds on NBIS's ties with Microsoft and Meta, underscoring a push into neocloud infrastructure. Zacks data point to steep revenue growth in 2026-27, and the news spurred a roughly 14% jump in NBIS shares as investors weighed the longer-term impact.
When AI help isn't enough: consumer seeks real human aid after EV charger troubles
March 11, 2026, 5:04 PM EDT. A consumer recounts a malfunctioning EV charger and a failed trek to human help in a tech-driven support world. Frustration grows from a dead wifi link, automated phone menus, and a near-human voice named Rachel that blurred the line between machine and person. The narrative notes the unease of deception in AI voices and ambience designed to feel real. After repeated calls and a stalled online page, the seeker longs for a competent human technician rather than a polished but hollow bot. The story shifts to a live technician, Stuart, returning the conversation to a human practical path. The piece underscores the enduring demand for tangible, human assistance in tech support amid rapid AI advance.
Microsoft's Project Helix aims for 2027 alpha as Windows integration deepens
March 11, 2026, 5:02 PM EDT. At the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Microsoft outlined Project Helix, a next-gen Xbox with a custom AMD chip promising an order-of-magnitude jump in ray tracing performance, up to and including path tracing. The company also touted a next-gen version of AMD's FSR Diamond upscaling, ML-assisted frame generation, and tight GDK integration. Ronald said alpha versions will begin arriving to developers in 2027. Helix will run PC games, and Xbox mode on Windows expands from April to select markets with Advanced Shader Delivery. Microsoft seeks a unified development environment, with most game code portable across platforms, and a Play Anywhere catalog exceeding 1,500 titles. A Game Preservation program will re-release older Xbox titles as part of the 25th anniversary push.
3 Top Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in March
March 11, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT. McKinsey projects quantum computing could reach a $100 billion market by 2035, and giants are racing to lead. The piece flags Nvidia as a contender, arguing its CUDA-Q platform links quantum and classical systems, a role that could accelerate error correction and speed. Nvidia's venture arm, NVentures, has invested at least $1.8 billion across trapped-ion, neutral-atom, and photonic approaches, underscoring a bets-on-technology strategy. AI integration is likely to amplify demand for Nvidia processors as quantum grows. Alphabet isn't flashy, but it has moved ahead with the first verifiable quantum advantage algorithm, finishing a task 13,000 times faster than a classical machine, and its Willow processor aims to cut error rates. Alphabet sits as the third-largest cloud computing player, while Amazon also features in the broader thesis.
Nvidia to spend $26 billion to build open-weight AI models, filings show
March 11, 2026, 4:58 PM EDT. Reuters: Nvidia plans to spend $26 billion over five years to build open-source, open-weight AI models, according to a 2025 financial filing. Executives confirmed the plan in interviews with WIRED. The investment could move Nvidia from a chipmaker with a strong software stack toward a frontier lab capable of competing with OpenAI and DeepSeek. The goal is to release model weights and some training details publicly, letting startups run on their own hardware or cloud. Nvidia unveiled Nemotron 3 Super, a 128 billion parameters model that Nvidia says outperforms GPT-OSS on several benchmarks, including an AI Index score of 37. It topped PinchBench on OpenClaw. Bryan Catanzaro says the firm is taking open model development seriously.
Apple Watch SE fixes the $599 MacBook Neo with biometric unlock
March 11, 2026, 4:54 PM EDT. Apple's Apple Watch SE 3, lauded for comfort, always-on display and battery life at $249, becomes the practical fix for the MacBook Neo's lack of Touch ID. With proximity-based biometrics, you skip passcodes: glance at your iPhone to unlock it, then the watch nearby unlocks the MacBook automatically. That biometric unlock chain reduces login friction across three devices, making a three-device bundle at about $1,447 when bought direct from Apple. The piece notes Apple isn't pivoting to budget, but the trio offers an unusually affordable entry point for everyday use. The Watch SE's role turns a pain point into a feature, illustrating how biometrics across devices can streamline daily computing.
Tesla earnings slip as FSD metrics deteriorate, spooking investors
March 11, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT. Tesla reported full-year 2025 net income of $3.794 billion, down 46.79% year over year, while deliveries fell 16% in Q4 2025 and 9% for the year amid global EV growth. The company's Full Self-Driving safety metrics deteriorated, with city miles to critical disengagement dropping to 809 miles in v14.2 from 4,109 miles in v14.1; Waymo's benchmark runs around 30,000 miles. Analyst Gordon Johnson of GLJ Research flagged the FSD issue, and a new federal NHTSA probe adds regulatory risk. Leadership exits mount, including the VP of Finance Sendil Palani and other program leads, fueling concern over execution. The stock has risen ~2% today yet sits well below its December 2025 peak, down about 18% from that high and 9% year to date, as Chinese competition intensifies.
Grammarly halts AI-generated expert clones, retools Expert Review with opt-in controls
March 11, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT. Grammarly said it will stop using AI-inspired edits that clone experts without permission and is redefining its Expert Review feature. The company will let experts decide whether to participate and how they are represented, or opt out entirely. The shift follows criticism from Superhuman and others that the feature surfaced suggestions inspired by real writers. Grammarly CEO Shishir Mehrotra apologized and said the team will rethink the approach and open the platform to more explicit control for experts over representation and business terms. While the firm remains committed to bringing AI into work tools, it seeks a path that respects consent and avoids misrepresenting voices.
Missile strike hits SES teleport in Israel; recovery underway
March 11, 2026, 4:36 PM EDT. SES said a missile targeted and struck its teleport facility in Emek Ha'ela, Israel, on March 9 amid tensions in the region. A small portion of the geostationary antenna field was damaged; there were no injuries, and the main facility remained operational. Services not dependent on the impacted antennas continued normally while the company activated its business continuity plan and pursued recovery paths. The site is one of 45 teleports SES operates globally for gateway connectivity to its geostationary satellites, with nine more for broadband in medium Earth orbit. Hezbollah claimed the strike through an affiliated outlet, while Israeli reports say the facility was privatized in 2008. The episode highlights risks to dual-use satellite networks and the importance of redundancy in space infrastructure.
NVIDIA ties Amkor to AI packaging drive; investors weigh valuation
March 11, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT. NVIDIA named Amkor Technology as a key advanced packaging partner in the AI chip supply chain, tying Amkor to US AI-capacity expansion plans and reshoring efforts. Amkor, an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) provider, specializes in advanced packaging, a bottleneck as AI workloads rise. For investors, the visibility signals Amkor's central role in ongoing capex cycles, though the financial impact depends on contract scope, pricing and timing. Shares sit around US$43.94 versus a US$56.25 target, about 22% below consensus. Simply Wall St flags the stock as trading at a large premium to estimated fair value. Momentum: 30-day return down roughly 11% despite NVIDIA news. The stock trades at a P/E of 29.1x versus a 41.9x industry average. While the model flags no risks, position sizing should reflect the premium to internal fair value.
California startup proposes up to 50,000 in-space mirrors to reflect sunlight
March 11, 2026, 4:22 PM EDT. California-based Reflect Orbital proposes a constellation of up to 50,000 in-space mirrors on satellites to reflect sunlight onto Earth. The company, which has applied to launch a 59-foot prototype named Earendil-1 later this year, says the system could illuminate dark areas and support disaster response, industry, agriculture, and defense. Light would cover about 3 miles at a time, at intensities of roughly 0.8 to 2.3 lux (a full Moon ranges from 0.05 to 0.3 lux). The project would charge about $5,000 per hour per mirror and could share revenue with solar farms. Astronomers fear the plan would disrupt observations and add space debris; DarkSky International calls for transparency and environmental review before approval, which now rests with the FCC, according to The New York Times.
AI Exposes Human Visibility Gap in Cybersecurity, Says Risx Founder Kelly Fuller Gordon
March 11, 2026, 4:18 PM EDT. Executives have hardened digital perimeters, but Kelly Fuller Gordon says AI shifts risk from infrastructure to people. The Risx founder argues cybersecurity evolved to guard systems-devices, networks, and endpoints-yet AI accelerates surveillance and exposes a gap in human visibility. Large language models train on vast data, enabling voice and tone replication. PwC's study shows human error and exposure drive 74% of breaches. Deepfakes and voice cloning can spoof internal messages and meeting invites, complicating defense in regulated sectors like banking. Gordon calls this an upstream risk: cybersecurity protects the house, but the online footprints-addresses, routines, social graphs-draw attackers to it. AI consolidates disparate data into a single output, she warns, making convincing impersonations easier.
Pixel Watch 3 Gets 27% OFF in Amazon Deal of the Day
March 11, 2026, 4:16 PM EDT. Google's Pixel Watch 3 is on sale, with a 27% reduction-about $80 off-via today's Amazon Deal of the Day. The wearable is pitched as a fitness companion, combining health-tracking features with smartwatch basics. The March 11, 2026 promotion highlights how retailers push consumer tech discounts early in the season, offering shoppers a chance to upgrade wearable tech at lower cost.
Nvidia drives AI boom, but data centers rely on system integrators
March 11, 2026, 4:14 PM EDT.Nvidia remains the marquee name in the AI build-out, selling GPUs and related software as hyperscalers order vast quantities. Revenue surged from $26.9 billion in 2022 to an estimated $215.9 billion in 2025, with a run toward $358.7 billion in 2026. Yet Nvidia does not ship complete data centers; its hardware enters ensembles built by partners such as Dell, HPE and Foxconn. Industry executives say Nvidia supplies the chips, DRAMs, kits and software, while system integrators assemble the racks that power OpenAI, Meta, Google and Microsoft. The supply chain stretches from Taiwan Semiconductor to manufacturers who finalize server blades and racks, creating the infrastructure behind everyday AI services.
AI autocomplete can subtly shift opinions, study finds
March 11, 2026, 4:10 PM EDT. New research from Cornell University shows that AI-powered autocomplete in emails and surveys can nudge users' attitudes toward a given position. In a survey experiment, participants exposed to biased AI prompts reported views more aligned with the AI, even if they did not use the suggested text. The effect persisted across topics and did not rely on participants recognizing the bias. Warnings about potential misinformation did not blunt the influence. Researchers say the findings add to evidence that bias embedded in AI interactions can shape thinking. The study underscores questions for designers, platforms and policy makers about transparency and safeguards as AI writing tools become more pervasive.
