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Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely
Pause updates “for as long as you need.”
This is Microsoft’s plan to fix Windows 11
Microsoft is focusing on performance, reliability, and experiences this year.
NASA Exploration, Science Inspire “Project Hail Mary” Film
Real-life space exploration and big-screen science fiction will converge on Friday. As NASA prepares to launch Artemis II, the first crewed mission under the
Valve’s huge SteamOS 3.8 update adds long-awaited features — and supports Steam Machine
Xbox Ally gets SteamOS improvements too.
Trump’s Reaction to Israeli Strike on Gas Field Exposes Divergent Strategies
President Trump said he complained to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel about the attack, which sent energy markets reeling. But Israeli officials said the Americans were informed beforehand.
Hermès doesn’t include a power adapter with its $5,150 charging case
You can charge your Apple Watch and iPhone for the cost of three MacBook Pros.
Tubi and TikTok are partnering to produce long form series
The Creatorverse Incubator will help TikTok stars launch long-form series.
Adobe’s AI image generator can now be trained on your own art
And maybe on other artists too.
Fitbit’s AI health coach will soon be able to read your medical records
You can also share the records with family and health providers.
Weight-loss treatment is on the verge of a dramatic shift
About 10 weeks after it was approved, the Wegovy pill is now estimated to be part of the daily regimen of about 400,000 Americans. And the field of weight-loss treatment is on the verge of even more head-spinning change.
Ozempic Is About to Go Generic in India, China and Canada
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.
Nvidia has lost the plot with gamers
The company at the center of AI and gaming should have known better.
DLSS 5: Has Nvidia’s AI graphics technology gone too far?
Photo realistic like an Instagram filter.
Spotify adds ‘Exclusive Mode’ audiophile feature for Windows PCs
Spotify gets bit-perfect playback.
Now everyone in the US is getting Google’s personalized Gemini AI
Suggestions based on what’s in your Gmail inbox or YouTube viewing history.
Capcom’s next big game explores the horrors of AI
Pragmata is an action game, but it can be a little scary.
Nintendo Switch 2 update adds ‘Handheld Boost Mode’ for original Switch games
Switch 1 games are getting a boost.
Syracuse.com’s 2026 media day baseball coach poll: Most likely to have breakout season? (photos)
Some key players could be on the verge of making a name for themselves this season.
Samsung discontinues its Galaxy Z TriFold after just three months
It didn’t Tri for very long.
Hands on with Aqara’s new Matter-compatible camera
The first Matter camera is here — sort of
DLSS 5 looks like a real-time generative AI filter for video games
Photoreal or Instagram filter-real?
Sony’s AI graphics upscaling for PS5 Pro games is getting a big update tonight
Less flickering and shimmering this time around.
Partisanship and science
I recently participated in a symposium of the Denver-based Institute for Science & Policy, during which I had a “fireside chat” with Tony Mills of the American Enterprise Institute. Mills has written extensively on the politicization of science, and the two of us had a very enjoyable hour-long conversation on the topic. You can watch it below. The main questions we dealt with are why there is such a vast partisan gap in trust of science, and to what extent this is a unique moment. Mills helpfully brings a good deal of data to the discussion, as he did in this useful piece at Issues in Science & Technology. Tusk depends on reader support. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe Note this graph, drawing on a range of survey data to demonstrate partisan attitudes toward science since 1970s. As it demonstrates, there’s been a very sharp partisan divergence in confidence in science during the Trump Era, starting prior to the Covid pandemic. At least in part, we can attribute this to a rise in populist anti-science rhetoric embraced by Trump, his appointees, and those in his media orbit. But as the graph also shows, the partisan divide has existed in the past, and it’s not always in the same direction. The largest divergence in party views toward science prior to 2016 was in the 1970s, when liberals equated scientific achievement with the military-industrial complex and thus trusted it less. That era of scientific mistrust is often overlooked. Indeed, as Mills notes, the Moon landings (1969-72), which today are considered one of the last great moments of national unity, were experienced nothing like that at the time. There was sharp debate back then over whether the Apollo missions were worth the vast expenditures when the country had so much else to deal with. It’s outside the dataset, and we don’t have the partisanship lens for it, but the 1950s was another deeply anti-science decade, with critics of intellectuals and college professors alleging their ties to communism and their lack of commitment to basic American moral beliefs. This was the subject of Richard Hofstadter’s 1962 book Anti-Intellectualism in American Life, in which he quotes religious leaders like Franklin Graham: [In place of the Bible] we substituted reason, rationalism, mind culture, science worship, the working power of government, Freudianism, naturalism, humanism, behaviorism, positivism, materialism, and idealism. [This is the work of] so-called intellectuals. Thousands of these “intellectuals” have publicly stated that morality is relative—that there is no norm or absolute standard.… This fervor was heavily whipped up by Sen. Joe McCarthy (R-Wisconsin), although it’s clear that not all his fellow Republicans were on board with his red-baiting. What ended that era? The simple answer is the 1957 launch of Sputnik. Americans became afraid that they were losing to Soviet scientists, and suddenly university researchers and government projects were awash with funding. In our conversation, I asked Mills about the possibility of us having a Sputnik moment again that would rally the American public in favor of science today. Mills argued that the COVID-19 pandemic was essentially a Sputnik moment — a terrifying threat to all Americans that required scientific advances to address. But thanks in part to political polarization and the populist and conspiratorial leanings of Donald Trump, we got the opposite of a unifying moment. Many Americans turned against science, despite science actually stepping up in that moment. As we discussed in the chat, it’s not clear what scientists could or should be doing in this moment to increase faith in their work. As Mills notes, one of the chief complaints against scientists and professors is that they’ve become too political; scholars becoming even more political might not help them achieve their goals. This (mainly Republican-driven) anti-science era will end, of course, but it’s not clear what event will bring that about. Share
Africa’s great divide: Why the continent’s split is so exciting for science
The African continent is splitting along a triple junction of rifts that converge in Afar, Ethiopia. A new ocean may take millions of years to form, but that is giving scientists ample time to glean important discoveries from one of the world’s most inhospitable regions.
I heart this media.
This weekend’s Saturday Night Live episode hosted by Harry Styles had multiple bangers and I’ve been really impressed by the writing team over the past couple seasons. But this latest bit on Weekend Update about the social status of emojis felt exceptional. I don’t want to spoil it, but… “RBF: right before the flags” is some of the smartest writing on the show in a long time. This skit took the aerial tramway directly to my own heart. [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59CpJqCbxXs]
AI companies want to harvest improv actors’ skills to train AI on human emotion
The job calls for someone who can “recognize, express, and shift between emotions in a way that feels authentic and human.”
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are the choice — if you have a Galaxy phone
Top choice if you have the right Galaxy device.
The fast rise and epic fall of Clubhouse
On Version History: the story of an audio social revolution that never quite took off
Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year
AI is coming to your Xbox.
Anthropic’s Claude AI can respond with charts, diagrams, and other visuals now
Claude can now help you visualize topics as you chat.
WordPress launches an in-browser website creator
You don’t need a WordPress account or host to create a private site in your browser.
Microsoft’s Copilot Health can connect to your medical records and wearables
Analyze wearable data with Copilot.
iPhone Fold rumor: iPad-like multitasking, but no iPad apps and no Face ID
Apple’s rumored foldable could cost around $2,000.
Grammarly says it will stop using AI to clone experts without permission
Grammarly fired AI Nilay.
Microsoft’s next Xbox, Project Helix, will barely reach alpha by 2027
We’ll have to wait a while for the new Xbox.
Microsoft says you should build next-gen Xbox games by building them for PC.
We’re in line for Microsoft’s keynote, but look what we spotted at its booth at GDC! “Cross-platform is the future of the Xbox ecosystem,” it writes. “Build for Xbox on PC.” Again, the future of Xbox is W. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/20260311_085610.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/slack-upload-1773247555310.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/slack-upload-1773247563110.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all]
Intel announces Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus, its ‘fastest gaming desktop processors ever’
Intel says they finally beat its older chips.
California Democrats Have Made a Mess of the Governor’s Race
As the California Democratic Party gathered in San Francisco last month for its convention, reporters had a frequent question for the retiring political king- (and queen-) maker, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Was her state really on the verge of electing a Republican to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, as a growing number of partisans had begun to fear?
Oppo’s new foldable isn’t quite creaseless, but it’s pretty damn close
You could say the crease is hard to Find.
Grammarly will keep using authors’ identities without permission unless they opt-out
expertoptout@superhuman.com.
Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 with 6x Frame Generation is rolling out at the end of March
A big new DLSS 4.5 feature is coming soon.
I reviewed the MacBook Neo, ask me anything
I’ll be here to answer subscriber questions about Apple’s new $599 laptop today at 11AM PT / 2PM ET.
Sonos is releasing its first consumer speakers since 2024
Sonos is moving on from the app debacle.
AI helps neurodivergent solopreneurs with key tactics and planning
AI aids solopreneurs with ADHD and autism in task management, energy planning, and business growth, increasing efficiency.
Apple’s M5 Max has small improvements that add up
The new high-end M5 chip delivers improvements, none more noticeable than the huge SSD read/write speed boost.
Battlefield 6 teams hit with layoffs despite ‘biggest launch in franchise history’
Another one.
HIMSS26 sees the convergence of AI governance and cybersecurity resilience
The industry's anxiety is concentrated at this intersection, says Phil Sobol of health IT consulting firm CereCore. Here's what hospital and health system IT leaders can be doing to tackle the challenges.
Apple iPad Air M4 review: a little bit faster now
The iPad rule is the same as always: Don’t upgrade until you absolutely need to.
Apple is going high-end with new ‘Ultra’ products next
With a budget MacBook out the door, it’s back to premium hardware.
Sony appears to be testing dynamic pricing on PlayStation games
Same game. Different prices.
DJI will pay $30K to the man who accidentally hacked 7,000 Romo robovacs
The remaining issue may be fixed within the month.
Bandcamp Friday is here again.
The next one won’t be until May 1st, so if you’ve been itching to pick anything up, maybe today is the day. Let me know what you’re grabbing in the comments. I’m eyeing a few things, including the collab between Montreal rapper cropscropscrops and NYC producer Vaygrnt: We’ve Been After Each Other. [Media: https://cropscropscrops.bandcamp.com/album/weve-been-after-each-other]
Microsoft teases its next Xbox, says ‘Project Helix’ will play PC games too
The console will also “lead in performance.”
Nothing’s Headphone A are something worth considering
Similar style, but $100 less than the Headphone 1.
NotebookLM can now summarize research in ‘cinematic’ video overviews
Animated study videos directed by Gemini.
The new MacBook Air debuts with a $50 gift card as the M4 model hits its best price
The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air now costs the same as the 13-inch M5.
Google’s AI-powered workspace is now available to more users in Search
All users in the US can access Canvas in AI Mode.
Honor’s Robot Phone is a bad robot, an interesting camera, and maybe your friend
Just don’t call it the Gimbal Phone.
Apple launches budget-friendly MacBook Neo powered by an iPhone chip
The base MacBook is back.
Mysterious 'little red dots' discovered by James Webb telescope may be the first stars in the universe on the verge of collapse
A new study suggests that "little red dots" spied by the James Webb Space Telescope could be the universe's short-lived first generation of gigantic stars, challenging an existing theory.
Google’s latest Pixel drop allows Gemini to order groceries for you and more
New features are coming to older Pixel phones as well.
Google brings Android’s desktop mode to Pixel devices
The Pixel 8 and up will display a desktop-like experience when connected to an external monitor.
Android’s Find Hub adds iPhone-like luggage tracking links
More than 10 airlines will support the feature to start.
The Pixel Watch now lets you tap to pay without opening the Wallet app
It’s a big day for the Pixel Watch.
New MacBooks, the iPhone 17E, and more: everything we know about Apple’s March 2026 announcements
A flurry of news to start the month.
Google accelerates Chrome release cycle
The browser is moving from a four-week release cycle to two in September.
Apple’s website leaks MacBook ‘Neo,’ which could be its new cheaper laptop
Is the “MacBook Neo” Apple’s budget Mac?
Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O’Malley on taking ‘another run’ with new game
The band is back together.
Big Google Home update lets Gemini describe live camera feeds
Live Search lets Gemini be your eyes.
Apple might use Google servers to store data for its upgraded AI Siri
The new Siri may rely on Google’s cloud.
Apple launches a new iPad Air with an upgraded M4 processor
A processor upgrade is the most notable improvement for the new iPad Air.
Pokémon Pokopia is an expansive adventure disguised as a cozy life sim
Get ready to put that Ditto to work.
Vivo’s next phone will launch with a professional camera rig
And it’s going to launch outside China.
Starwatch: Venus to meet Saturn in evening twilight
Look west after sunset this week to see the pair converge in the dusk, closing in on a near-conjunction on 8 March
The Motorola Razr Fold is shaping up to be pure flagship
Maybe this won’t be the affordable foldable.
A robot arm with puppy dog eyes is just one of Lenovo’s new desktop AI concepts
Lenovo’s latest concept devices use AI to streamline your work day.
Portable Sonos Play speaker leaks on Canadian Best Buy
It looks sort of like a smaller, more rugged Move 2.