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Ozempic Linked to Lower Risk of Plunging Mental Health in Study
Swedish people with depression and anxiety who took Novo Nordisk A/S’s blockbuster shots Ozempic and Wegovy were less likely to see their mental health get worse, the latest data to suggest that popular diabetes and obesity drugs could also have a broader impact on well-being.
A David Protein lawsuit alleges the buzzy bars have far more calories than listed. Does science agree?
A class action lawsuit alleges that David Protein bars contain significantly more calories and fat than advertised.
Apple: iPhone users should update software amid hacking campaigns
Russian intelligence, Chinese cybercriminals and others are hacking phones that haven't installed September's update, researchers say.
Thai Leader Anutin Set to Extend Rule in Vote After Election Win
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is poised to win lawmaker approval for a new term less than six weeks after elections, potentially bringing stability to the country’s often volatile political landscape and allowing him to manage the fallout from the war in the Middle East.
A new iPhone hacking tool puts some iOS 18 users at risk
Google and its cybersecurity research partners have discovered a new hack called "DarkSword" that can instantly access data from iPhones running iOS 18.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says smartphone apps will disappear as AI agents take their place
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says AI agents will eventually replace apps, shifting smartphones toward systems that understand intent and act on a user's behalf.
Snowflake Launches Project SnowWork, Bringing Outcome-Driven AI to Every Business User
MENLO PARK, Calif. – March 18, 2026 – Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced the research preview of Project SnowWork, a new autonomous enterprise AI platform designed to help business users massively accelerate workflows.
iOS 26.4 Fixes iPhone Keyboard Accuracy Bug
The iOS 26.4 update that Apple plans to release as soon as next week includes improvements for the built-in iOS keyboard. In its notes for the software, Apple says iOS 26.4 offers "improved keyboard accuracy when typing quickly". There was a bug in iOS that caused some characters to be missed when a user was typing quickly. The character appeared to be tapped in the keyboard, but was ultimately not inserted.
March Madness bracket picks: Cinderellas, upsets, Final Four predictions and more for the NCAA men's and women's tournaments
Spotify error is playing ads for Premium subscribers
An error or outage of some kind at Spotify is causing users with paying accounts to hear ad breaks while...
It’s Time for the Epstein Class to Make Amends
The files released by the Justice Department feed into populist discontent.
It’s Time for the Epstein Class to Make Amends
The files released by the Justice Department feed into populist discontent.
March Madness 2026 predictions: Which teams are Yahoo Sports users picking to win the NCAA tournament?
Samsung Is Now Allowing Users In A Key Market To Use The Galaxy S26 Series For A Year By Paying Just 50 Percent Of The Price
Samsung Mobile is throwing everything, including the proverbial kitchen sink, to keep the sales cadence for the Galaxy S26 series elevated.
EU Seeks to Ease Burden on Business in Investment Push
Europe’s competitiveness issues are returning to the forefront this week as EU leaders meet.
Swatch Warns Political, Economic Challenges to Continue in 2026
Swatch Group AG is bracing for economic and political upheaval to persist this year, as the Swiss watchmaker hit out at tariffs and trade disruption that have upended the luxury industry.
Stada Hunts for Major Consumer Health Deal After Record Profit
German pharmaceutical firm Stada said it’s ready to make a major consumer health acquisition as it books record profit and transitions to new ownership.
Cash Crunch Drives Nigerian Power Producers Out of Business
A number of heavily indebted Nigerian power producers have ceased operating because their customers aren’t settling their bills and they can’t afford to run their equipment or pay for gas supplies.
10 NBA draft prospects to watch during March Madness, from the no-brainer star to the biggest riser
Project SnowWork: The easiest way for business users to get work done
Today, we are announcing Project SnowWork (Research Preview), a new autonomous AI platform for business leaders and knowledge workers across finance, sales, marketing, operations and more designed to move beyond simple answers.
Prudential New Business Profit Climbs on Hong Kong, China Growth
Prudential Plc’s new business profit rose, thanks to growth in Hong Kong and China markets, as the insurer said it will buy back an additional $1.2 billion in its own stock.
WhatsApp update brings the new profile tab to iOS users
Following a few weeks of testing, WhatsApp is officially rolling out the new profile tab to iOS users. Here are the details.
March Madness 2026: Who are Yahoo Sports users picking to win the national championship this spring?
Flickering Pixel 10 Pro display glitch is driving users absolutely crazy, and it's hard to unsee
A very annoying screen glitch is causing a flickering rectangle to appear on some Pixel 10 Pro displays.
Spotify rolls out 'bit-perfect' playback in Windows app
Spotify's new Exclusive Mode feature gives the streaming app sole control over your PC's audio hardware for better music playback.
UBS Faced Technology Outage That Impacted Trading Business
UBS Group AG has been working to fix a global technology outage Tuesday that impacted some of its trading business.
Anti-Private Equity Is Good Business
Traffic flaggers, tax alpha, pod exhaustion and DAT dividends.
Arizona Charges Kalshi With Operating Illegal Gambling Business
Arizona said it filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling business in the state.
2026 NFL mock draft 7.0: Free-agent frenzy shuffles the board where RB Jeremiyah Love lands in top 5
Google's Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users
Personal Intelligence allows Google's AI assistant to tap into your Google ecosystem, such as Gmail and Google Photos, to provide more tailored responses.
Apple and Nike team up for a new Powerbeats Pro 2 colorway
The Nike Special Edition gives the familiar earphones a shoe-inspired paint job.
How Trump’s Immigration Policies Are Remaking US B-Schools
International enrollment in MBA programs is down and poised to drop further.
Dell XPS 16 (2026) review: Return of the king
The XPS 16 has nearly everything you want from a premium 16-inch productivity laptop and it's a worthy flagbearer for one of the most iconic notebook lines of all time.
The Morning After: Apple's surprise AirPods Max refresh
The biggest news stories this morning: Samsung ends Galaxy Z TriFold sales three months after launch, NVIDIA and Bolt team up for European robotaxis, Samsung Galaxy S26 review.
Your Average Democratic Voter Isn’t a Left Winger
President Donald Trump has a habit of referring to Democrats as “radical-left lunatics.” The unfair pejorative aside, it turns out the typical Democratic voter isn’t even left wing. Let that sink in.
Samsung to Stop Selling $2,899 TriFold Phone After Three Months
Samsung Electronics Co. is winding down sales of its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone after roughly three months on the market, suggesting the $2,899 device was always intended as more of a technological showcase than a cornerstone of the company’s mobile lineup.
JPMorgan Hires Goldman’s Zhang to Co-Head China IB Business
JPMorgan Chase & Co. hired Zhang Yi to co-head its China investment banking business with Michelle Wang, according to an internal memo.
OpenAI to cut back on side projects to focus on core business, WSJ reports
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI's top executives are finalizing plans for a major strategy shift to refocus the company around coding and business users, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Android tablets and foldables are getting a Chrome bookmark bar
Google is rolling out a new feature for Chrome that will add a bookmark bar to the browser on Android foldables and tablets.
Sony's enhanced PSSR upscaling arrives on PS5 Pro today
Sony's upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) tech is rolling out as part of the PlayStation 5 Pro system update that's available today.
NVIDIA claims DLSS 5 will deliver 'photoreal' image quality with AI this fall
Just months after announcing DLSS 4.5 at CES, NVIDIA has unveiled its next major upscaling technology, DLSS 5.
Satellite Data Explorer
The Satellite Data Explorer lets users search, discover, access and download NASA-acquired commercial Earth observation data.
Bondholders Approve Saks Global’s Five-Year Business Plan
Saks Global Enterprises LLC said a key group of bondholders approved its five-year business plan, showing the operator of luxury department stores is progressing toward exiting bankruptcy.
Oscars 2026 winners: Full list as 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' dominate awards
Paul Thomas Anderson's madcap family drama led the night with six wins. Ryan Coogler's vampire thriller claimed four Oscars.
Romanian Ruling Coalition Faces Rift Over Higher Social Spending
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan faced renewed pressure as the largest party in the ruling coalition blasted his leadership as “unacceptable” days before a critical budget vote.
Colombia’s Real Threat Is Not Political
Colombia’s primary elections left political junkies in ecstasy and economists uneasy.
Playing Politics With Scholarships Fails Families
States rarely turn down financial aid from Washington. But several Democratic governors are now doing just that, and others may join them. What’s going on? Not surprisingly, the answer involves special-interest politics.
Small Businesses Are Pushing Back Against Private Equity
Touting local and family-owned credentials, Main Street companies say they’re fending off sometimes multiple inquiries a day from PE firms.
Farage Mega Donor Exposes Vulnerability in UK Politics
Britain’s biggest political donor is a crypto investor and aviation entrepreneur who has lived in Thailand for more than two decades. The £12 million ($16 million) that Christopher Harborne gave to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK last year wouldn’t be permitted in France, Canada or Ireland. If you’re sensing something askew with the UK’s rules for campaign finance contributions, you’re not alone.
6 memorable moments from Conan O'Brien's second time hosting the Oscars
This is the second time in a row the talk show host emceed the show.
OnePlus' US Community has turned into a 'ghost town,' users say
The company's Community app in the US appears to have been broken for days and is also suffering from a lack of updates.
Bcachefs 1.37 Released With Linux 7.0 Support, Erasure Coding Stable & New Sub-Commands
Kent Overstreet today released Bcachefs 1.37 as the newest feature release to this out-of-tree file-system driver and user-space tooling for this next-gen, copy-on-write file-system.
2026 Oscar nominations full list: 'Sinners' smashes record with 16 nods as 'Wicked: For Good' is snubbed entirely
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" was second with 13 while Jon M. Chu's "Wicked" sequel was completely shut out.
Google Zero-Day Alert For 3.5 Billion Chrome Users—Attacks Underway
Google has confirmed an emergency Chrome security update amid reports that attackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities.
Apple’s Liquid Glass Interface Isn’t Going Anywhere Anytime Soon
Also: Inside Apple’s smart home delays.
Trump Rejects Deal With Iran on Current Terms as War Rages On
President Donald Trump said Iran is ready to make a deal to end the war but the US wants better terms, signaling no let up in a conflict that’s brought shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill and upended energy markets.
That’s a first: a dog chewed on an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU, but the warranty will not cover it
Dog vs. CPU Redditor Acceptable_Stress295, whose username was clearly put to the test, says his dog chewed on an AMD Ryzen CPU. According to the post, it
Meta discontinues end-to-end encryption on Instagram
The company says the feature wasn't popular with users.
Top Stories: Apple's 50th Anniversary, New and Upcoming Products, and More
After Apple's big week of announcements, this week saw all of the new products officially become available, so reviewers and general users alike are now getting their hands on them and putting them through their paces.
Google Zero-Day Alert For 3.5 Billion Chrome Users—Attacks Underway
Google has confirmed an emergency Chrome security update amid reports that attackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
Report: Windows 11 KB5079473 fails to install, reboot loops, freezes system, breaks graphics
Users are reporting a variety of different problems with the latest Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 KB5079473 update.
Microsoft: Windows 11 users can't access C: drive on some Samsung PCs
Microsoft is investigating a new issue affecting some Samsung laptops running Windows 11 after installing the February 2026 security updates, in which users lose access to their C:\ drive and are unable to launch applications.
Five Takeaways From the 2026 Game Developers Conference
GDC in San Francisco this week was full of job-seekers, co-development studios and AI
Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience
The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades.
Meta to Shut Down Instagram End-to-End Encrypted Chat Support Starting May 2026
Meta will end Instagram E2EE chats May 8, 2026, reversing a 2021 privacy test and reigniting debate over encrypted messaging oversight.
Google Zero-Day Alert For 3.5 Billion Chrome Users—Attacks Underway
Google has confirmed an emergency Chrome security update amid reports that attackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities.
Google Messages is finally rolling out a fix for its most annoying oversight
Google Messages is rolling out the ability to copy a part of a message in its latest beta update, fixing a major user annoyance.
AI ‘Scientists’ Help Human Ones Answer Urgent Climate Questions
Researchers are using the powerful technology to learn more about local effects of climate change, oceans, clouds and more.
Google Fixes Two Chrome Zero-Days Exploited in the Wild Affecting Skia and V8
Google patches two Chrome zero-days exploited in the wild, urging updates to version 146.0.7680.75/76 to prevent attacks.
Japan PM Takaichi’s Health Draws Concerns Ahead of Trump Meeting
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her participation in some official events Thursday due to poor health, days before she’s scheduled to depart for a trip to the US to meet with President Donald Trump.
Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating
Tinder just got a major revamp as it attempts to re-engange its user base and attract younger daters. This includes in-person events, AI enhancements, and even virtual speed dating.
Ultrawealthy Consider $500 Million Fund to Influence California Politics
Silicon Valley billionaires have been seething over the threat of more taxes and regulations at home. Now, a proposed nine-figure fund aims to give wealthy Californians an unprecedented tool to reshape the state’s politics in their favor.
Microsoft Joins Crowd With Health Assistant for Copilot Chatbot
Microsoft Corp. is adding a dedicated health assistant to its Copilot chatbot, joining the ranks of technology companies betting that customers will turn to artificial intelligence tools for medical care.
Google Maps brings a 3D map to your driving directions
Maps is now the latest Google service to receive a Gemini makeover, with a redesign of the driving experience headlining the update.
Porsche’s China Business Is a Shadow of Its Former Self
The German company expects another slump in deliveries this year.
I guess this wasn't an Xbox after all
Microsoft is no longer promoting Xbox by telling people what an Xbox is.
Apple’s Foldable iPhone to Feature iPad-Like Interface When Opened
Apple Inc.’s forthcoming foldable iPhone will include updates to the iOS operating system that enable iPad-like layouts and side-by-side apps for the first time, enhancing the device’s appeal for multitasking.
Microsoft's full screen 'Xbox Mode' will roll out to Windows 11 PCs in April
Today at GDC, Microsoft revealed that its big screen Xbox UI is headed to all Windows 11 devices.
Microsoft will start providing game studios with Project Helix consoles in 2027
Microsoft plans to begin shipping early units of its next generation console to game studios starting sometime next year.
WordPress debuts a private workspace that runs in your browser via a new service, my.WordPress.net
WordPress’s new browser-based service lets users create private sites without hosting or signup, turning the platform into a personal workspace for writing, research, and AI tools.
Rabbit's Cyberdeck is a modern take on a netbook
Rabbit gave Engadget an exclusive first look at the upcoming PC.
WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens
WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for under-13 users, limiting features to messaging and calls while giving parents PIN-protected controls, alerts, and approval over contacts and groups.
Former Apple engineer raises $5M for a note-taking pendant that only records your voice
Taya is trying to address privacy concerns around note-taking wearables with its device that can be worn as a pendant and records only the user's voice.
Trust SARHAchat with your reproductive health questions - College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty and students from nursing and computer science use AI and University resources to create a free chatbot that protects user privacy.
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?
French Health Startup Alan Valued Above €5 Billion After Raise
French health-insurance startup Alan has raised more than €100 million ($116 million) at a valuation above €5 billion, according to a company statement.
Samsung wants Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display users to stay cautious
Samsung has released some of the important notes about the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display feature, which you should know before you buy this phone based on its intriguing promos and advertisements. The privacy display feature allows you to hide the on-screen content from other people while using the phone in public or crowded places. […]
Japan Lobby to Steer Banks on Tackling Booming LBO Business
Japan’s main banking lobby plans to establish risk management guidelines for lenders offering leveraged loans to finance mergers and acquisitions deals as transactions soar in the country, according to people familiar with the matter.
Microsoft Patches 84 Flaws in March Patch Tuesday, Including Two Public Zero-Days
Microsoft patches 84 vulnerabilities, including two public zero-days, strengthening defenses against privilege escalation and cloud token theft.
UBS’s Entrepreneur Clients Are Betting on Big Gains From AI
UBS Group AG’s global entrepreneur clients are betting artificial intelligence offers the biggest opportunities over the next five years, a contrast to those industries viewing it as a threat.
Haleon Bets on Asia
Get briefed ahead of your morning calls with the latest UK business headlines, key data and market reaction
Microsoft SQL Server Zero-Day Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Escalate Privileges
Microsoft has disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in SQL Server that allows authenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to the highest administrative level on affected database systems.
Nintendo Shares Rally 10% as New Pokémon Game Lifts Sentiment
Nintendo Co. shares soared as much as 10% in their steepest climb since April as the surprise success of its new Pokémon game helped offset worries around the rising cost of memory chips.
PlayStation You Owe Us: The £1.97 Billion Class Action Against Sony’s PlayStation Store Has Begun
The £1.97 billion class action lawsuit against Sony's PlayStation Store kicked off today. Here's what millions of UK users could receive.
Amazon expands free healthcare AI assistant to all users
The model, announced in January, was previously exclusive to members of One Medical, the company's clinical services provider.
ChatGPT can now create interactive visuals to help you understand math and science concepts
On Tuesday, OpenAI introduced dynamic visual explanations, a new ChatGPT feature that allows users to see how formulas, variables, and mathematical