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Palantir is still using Anthropic's Claude as Pentagon blacklist plays out, CEO Karp says

The Pentagon officially designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk last week, but the DOD is still using Claude for the war in Iran.

CNBC - Mar 12, 2026 11:35am EDT

Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury - After about a month of hearing from addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers and executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, a jury will listen to closing arguments before heading to the deliberation room to decide whether social media companies sh...

ABC News - Mar 12, 2026 11:11am EDT

As Iran pinches the Strait of Hormuz, American farmers are getting squeezed -- The U.S.-Israel war against Iran is disrupting the flow of fertilizers that American farmers need now, and the price of those essential ingredients is rising. -- Harry Bruinius

Christian Science Monitor - Mar 12, 2026 10:47am EDT

US military leans into AI for attack on Iran, but the tech doesn’t lessen the need for human judgment in war

The Conversation - Mar 12, 2026 10:29am EDT

NASA tracking bus-sized asteroid approaching Earth tomorrow

According to the space agency's tracking, the rock is hurtling through space at more than 21,500 miles per hour.

Newsweek - Mar 12, 2026 9:50am EDT

Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around

The overhaul will introduce two AI features into a digital mapping service used by more than 2 billion people worldwide.

One America News Network - Mar 12, 2026 9:40am EDT

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions

The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

BBC News - Mar 12, 2026 9:21am EDT

Email threats during Eid: Why layered, AI-driven security is now essential

Discover why AI-driven security is crucial to combat email threats during Eid and protect your digital space.

Gulf News - Mar 12, 2026 9:20am EDT

AI has made the CLI more important and powerful

Register UK - Mar 12, 2026 9:05am EDT

Google Maps gets its biggest navigation redesign in a decade, plus more AI

Google Maps is about to get more chatty and immersive.

Ars Technica - Mar 12, 2026 8:41am EDT

Microsoft Surface Laptop (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Suddenly Hits Its Lowest Price as Apple Launches New MacBooks

Gizmodo - Mar 12, 2026 8:37am EDT

‘Exploit every vulnerability’: rogue AI agents published passwords and overrode anti-virus software

Guardian UK - Mar 12, 2026 8:30am EDT

Iran Strikes Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz as Conflict Escalates

Iranian strikes are escalating in the Middle East with new attacks aimed at driving up oil prices, hitting infrastructure and attacking ships near the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian official now says the world should brace for oil to reach $200 a barrel. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Mar 12, 2026 8:13am EDT

From gamer to coder: Turning screen time into future tech skills

Discover how gaming skills can be transformed into coding expertise, paving the way for future tech careers.

Gulf News - Mar 12, 2026 7:39am EDT

Meta unveils plans for batch of in-house AI chips

Meta plans to release the new chips at six-month intervals because it is rapidly expanding the number of data centers it uses to run apps like Instagram and Facebook.

First Post - Mar 12, 2026 7:19am EDT

Apple Will Retain Dynamic Island on iPhone 18 Pro, Claims New Rumor

New leaks suggest Apple may delay under-display Face ID for the iPhone 18 Pro, keeping the same Dynamic Island while upgrading the A20 Pro chip and battery.

International Business Times - Mar 12, 2026 7:18am EDT

Work these jobs? Your colleagues are more likely to be dark personalities

Study of 8,000 people finds dark personality traits influence career interests, steering people away from certain professions.

Newsweek - Mar 12, 2026 7:08am EDT

Humans ‘catch’ fear from robots that breathe like they’re scared

Fuzzy, fast-breathing robots can make humans more afraid

Scientific American - Mar 12, 2026 7:01am EDT

Meta reveals custom AI chips it says beat Nvidia

Register UK - Mar 12, 2026 7:01am EDT

Musk unveils joint Tesla-xAI project 'Macrohard', eyes software disruption

In a post on his social media platform X, Musk said the project pairs xAI’s Grok large language model, acting as a high-level “navigator,” with a Tesla-developed AI agent that processes real-time computer screen video and keyboard and mouse actions.

First Post - Mar 12, 2026 6:38am EDT

Rising oil prices may push up electronics costs, Samsung Display CEO says

Samsung Display CEO Chung Yi has warned that the Iran war and rising oil prices could increase energy and raw material costs for the tech industry, potentially pushing up prices of smartphones, PCs and other electronic devices worldwide.

First Post - Mar 12, 2026 6:28am EDT

AI datacenters could get priority access to Britain's grid

Register UK - Mar 12, 2026 6:22am EDT

Hundreds of women get tech job support in £4m government-backed programme

The package also includes paid tech placements and support for those returning after career breaks to re-enter technology jobs.

Evening Standard - Mar 12, 2026 6:08am EDT

EU law advisor wants cybercrime protections fast-tracked

Register UK - Mar 12, 2026 5:36am EDT