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Fresh indie broadband provider incoming as Google's fiber biz and Stonepeak’s Astound merge

2026-03-12 13:22:57                theregister.com

Alphabet to remain 'significant minority shareholder' Alphabet is spinning out its US Google Fiber business and combining it with Astound Broadband as part of a joint venture with private equity investor Stonepeak.…

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After decades with Linux, I tried to use Windows 11 - and found 9 glaring issues

2026-03-12 13:21:00                zdnet.com

Going from Linux to Windows felt like taking one step forward and two steps back. Here's a list of what went wrong.

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Campaigners claim NHS Palantir system could be accessed by police and immigration

2026-03-12 13:14:24                theregister.com

US spy-tech biz and platform provider retorts that this would be against the current law and a breach of its contract Medical and legal rights campaigners are warning that the Palantir data platform, designed to be at the heart of England's health system, risks enabling UK immigration and policing departments to access confidential patient information.…

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Lloyds Banking Group apps play mix-and-match with customer transactions

2026-03-12 13:03:30                theregister.com

Some account holders see names, salaries, and child benefit payments… just not their own Updated  Customers of three major UK banks woke on Thursday to find incorrect transactions appearing in their apps, a problem later attributed to a technical glitch.…

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How to check your Windows PC for expiring security certificates - a big one is ending soon

2026-03-12 12:53:00                zdnet.com

Another critical Windows expiration date is right around the corner for more than a billion PCs. Here's what you should know ahead of time.

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Is there a Windows PC alternative to the Mac Mini? This one I tested is so close (yet so far)

2026-03-12 12:47:00                zdnet.com

The palm-sized Blackview MP20 runs cool and quiet and handles everyday computing tasks - with a few notable drawbacks.

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Apple targets competitive price for iPad mini-like foldable

2026-03-12 12:27:44                mobileworldlive.com

Apple's long-awaited foray into the foldable segment gathered pace as speculation ramped about its expected design, in addition to a reported potential price point of roughly $2,000 to take the fight to rival offerings from Samsung and Google. The post Apple targets competitive price for iPad mini-like foldable appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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10+ VPN tricks and tips I recommend to everyone (whether for personal or business use)

2026-03-12 12:01:07                zdnet.com

A VPN isn't just for privacy. Here are additional settings and features worth exploring.

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JBL's latest headphones offer an Auracast loophole Apple won't be happy about

2026-03-12 12:00:50                zdnet.com

With one simple app feature, JBL's headphones open an otherwise closed-off feature to iOS fans.

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China’s OpenClaw users paid to install viral AI agent. Now they spend to remove it

2026-03-12 12:00:14                scmp.com

China’s OpenClaw craze has taken an ironic turn, with social media platforms now flooded with paid services offering to uninstall the artificial intelligence (AI) agent after users initially paid to have it installed. On Xianyu, the second-hand marketplace under Alibaba, the keyword “uninstall OpenClaw” was trending on Thursday, based on a search by the South China Morning Post. Records showed that a Shanghai-based seller named “mojito lime water” charged 299 yuan ($43.55) to uninstall the agent...

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Smart mirror shows dumb Windows in elevator

2026-03-12 11:32:13                theregister.com

All aboard the elevator where only Microsoft knows where you're going Bork!Bork!Bork!  Smart mirrors are all the rage. However, rather than a list of headlines and tasks to do today, an unhappy Windows installation can make a smart mirror seem very dumb indeed.…

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Why Moltbook and OpenClaw are the fool's gold in our AI boom

2026-03-12 11:00:48                zdnet.com

Commentary: Whatever Meta and OpenAI paid, it was too much. Other, better programs can do the same jobs.

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How I switched password managers without losing a single login - quickly and for free

2026-03-12 11:00:35                zdnet.com

I safely moved all my saved logins to a new password manager. And you can too by following these steps.

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Why Sequoia argues the ecommerce boom proves AI won’t end SaaS

2026-03-12 11:00:12                techinasia.com

Sequoia Capital's Alfred Lin explains how AI exposes companies that resist change and shows leaders how adapting strategies can turn disruption into growth.

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Britain turns up the heat on homegrown ceramics for hypersonic missiles

2026-03-12 10:59:34                theregister.com

DSTL bets £350K the UK can cook up its own exotic materials Britain has taken the first steps towards producing its own ultrahigh temperature materials, regarded as vital for applications including hypersonic vehicles, space, and advanced propulsion systems.…

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Microsoft adding Xbox mode to Windows 11

2026-03-12 10:45:54                theregister.com

Out of the Copilot and into the fire Organizations that rely on consumer-grade PCs or allow staff to bring their own devices to work have something new to worry about: a virtual Xbox lurking inside Windows 11.…

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Telefonica boosts B2B play with Altim buy

2026-03-12 10:36:01                mobileworldlive.com

Telefonica Spain acquired Madrid-based enterprise digital transformation specialist Altim for a reported €30 million, a move which bolsters the operator’s B2B offering. The post Telefonica boosts B2B play with Altim buy appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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MY customization platform Custa nets $4.3m pre-series A

2026-03-12 10:16:23                techinasia.com

Custa has delivered over 500,000 customised products in Malaysia and Singapore.

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So much for power to the people – AI datacenters could jump UK grid queue

2026-03-12 10:15:15                theregister.com

Plan to fast-track bit barn connections leaves housing developers fuming and billpayers on the hook The British government is consulting on reforms to prioritize "strategically important" grid connections – including datacenters – amid reports of delays stretching more than a decade on some projects.…

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The best note-taking apps for iPad of 2026: Expert tested

2026-03-12 10:00:39                zdnet.com

We've tried popular iPad apps for note-taking, from Notability to Evernote. Here's our favorites.

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Amid OpenClaw frenzy, China’s central bank adds to cybersecurity warnings

2026-03-12 10:00:15                scmp.com

China’s central bank has called for heightened cybersecurity awareness and caution in the use of artificial intelligence in the financial sector, adding to a chorus of warnings over security risks amid the nationwide buzz surrounding the OpenClaw AI agent. At its annual technology conference in Beijing on Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China called for further efforts to “enhance the resilience of cybersecurity and data security”, according to a readout of the meeting posted on its website. The...

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Bridge Data earmarks up to $3.9B for Singapore AI R&D

2026-03-12 09:55:28                mobileworldlive.com

Singapore-based Bridge Data Centres allocated SGD5 billion to develop AI technologies in the city state, covering advanced power architectures and cooling systems, Bloomberg reported. The post Bridge Data earmarks up to $3.9B for Singapore AI R&D appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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India looks to boost smartphone export subsidies

2026-03-12 09:50:26                mobileworldlive.com

The India government is preparing to expand incentives to attract investment in smartphone manufacturing, with benefits tied directly to exports and use of domestic components, Bloomberg reported. The post India looks to boost smartphone export subsidies appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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I was losing 13 hours a day to my phone, but these simple habits stopped the spiral

2026-03-12 09:45:47                zdnet.com

I went from hours and hours of screen time to about an hour a day on my phone. Here's how.

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Honda expects full-year loss from $15.7b EV costs

2026-03-12 09:42:30                techinasia.com

Honda's CEO and executives will forgo part of their compensation amid restructuring.

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OpenClaw AI banned at financial institutions over security worries

2026-03-12 09:31:59                techinasia.com

OpenClaw is an open-source AI assistant that recently went viral in China.

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Gulf data centers in the crosshairs

2026-03-12 09:30:23                techinasia.com

War is exposing risks in the Gulf’s AI infrastructure push, while Singapore’s Stryv expands into home appliances with a buyout.

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Whitehall seeks lone C++ coder to keep airport passenger model flying

2026-03-12 09:30:08                theregister.com

Government offers £100K to support software forecasting how travelers choose departure hubs The UK's Department for Transport is offering up to £100,000 over three years for access to a C++ programmer who can keep a module of its airport usage model up in the air.…

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FCC chair brings Amazon Leo down to earth

2026-03-12 09:22:47                mobileworldlive.com

Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr took exception to a recent petition filed by Amazon criticising a SpaceX plan to use low Earth orbit satellites to enable data centres in space, telling the company to focus on its own business. The post FCC chair brings Amazon Leo down to earth appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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LG CNS, Palantir partner on AI data projects

2026-03-12 09:22:09                techinasia.com

LG CNS completed a proof-of-concept using Palantir's Foundry and AIP for quality management.

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Crypto accounting startup Cryptio raised a $45M Series B led by BlackFin Capital Partners and Sentinel Global and reports having 450+ clients, including Circle (Ben Weiss/Fortune)

2026-03-12 09:20:01                fortune.com

Ben Weiss / Fortune: Crypto accounting startup Cryptio raised a $45M Series B led by BlackFin Capital Partners and Sentinel Global and reports having 450+ clients, including Circle  —  As large enterprises invest in blockchain technology, they quickly discover the need for accounting software that can help them track a growing hoard of digital assets.

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SG logistics firm GLP seeks $20b valuation in HK IPO: sources

2026-03-12 09:15:41                techinasia.com

Hong Kong's IPO market raised about US$5.5 billion in January from IPOs and second listings, data from HKEX and LSEG show.

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SoftBank eyes operations gains from multi-agent platform

2026-03-12 09:15:20                mobileworldlive.com

SoftBank Corp developed a multi-AI agent platform within its large telecom model to autonomously carry out a range of processes, from analysis and decision-making to execution. The post SoftBank eyes operations gains from multi-agent platform appeared first on Mobile World Live.

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Anthropic seeks appeals court stay of Pentagon risk label

2026-03-12 09:10:33                techinasia.com

More than 100 enterprise customers have contacted Anthropic about its Pentagon designation.

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Microsoft launches Copilot Health, which integrates medical records, biometric data from wearables, and lab results to give personalized advice, in the US (Sebastian Herrera/Wall Street Journal)

2026-03-12 09:10:00                wsj.com

Sebastian Herrera / Wall Street Journal: Microsoft launches Copilot Health, which integrates medical records, biometric data from wearables, and lab results to give personalized advice, in the US  —  A new feature within the Copilot app will offer personalized healthcare advice and make it easy to upload test results, fitness data and more

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OpenClaw frenzy shows hurdles in rewiring China economy

2026-03-12 09:08:29                scmp.com

China has issued public guidance on using OpenClaw, and reportedly restricted its use in government agencies, as regulators push back against surging use of the artificial intelligence (AI) agent. Best practices include minimising internet exposure and regularly checking for security updates, China’s top software regulator said on Wednesday. The notice followed two earlier official warnings about OpenClaw, an autonomous AI agent used for tasks such as stock picking, sorting emails and creating...

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Best VPNs for streaming of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

2026-03-12 09:00:18                zdnet.com

Want to access Netflix, Hulu, and more abroad? These are the best VPNs for speed, security, and privacy while you're away from home.

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Hong Kong poised to grant first stablecoin licences to HSBC, Standard Chartered: sources

2026-03-12 09:00:08                scmp.com

HSBC and a joint venture led by Standard Chartered are expected to be among the first companies to obtain Hong Kong’s stablecoin licences within two weeks, according to people familiar with the matter. The number of licences and timetable had yet to be finalised and remained subject to change, but sources said a possible date was March 24. The two banks declined to comment. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) last month revealed that a small number of stablecoin licences would be granted...

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20 largest exits in India

2026-03-12 09:00:00                techinasia.com

Here's our regularly updated list of the biggest startup exits in India.

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Google launches Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational feature for iOS and Android in the US and India that lets users ask "complex, real-world questions" (Andrew J. Hawkins/The Verge)

2026-03-12 08:40:01                theverge.com

Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge: Google launches Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational feature for iOS and Android in the US and India that lets users ask “complex, real-world questions”  —  'Where's the closest public bathroom that's not completely disgusting' is going to get asked a lot in my household.

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Microsoft and Meta each committed nearly $50B in additional data center leases in their most recent quarters, pushing major cloud companies' total to $700B+ (Brody Ford/Bloomberg)

2026-03-12 08:30:02                bloomberg.com

Brody Ford / Bloomberg: Microsoft and Meta each committed nearly $50B in additional data center leases in their most recent quarters, pushing major cloud companies' total to $700B+  —  Microsoft Corp. and Meta Platforms Inc. each committed nearly $50 billion in additional data center leases in their most recent quarters …

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Chinese brain interface startup Gestala raises $21.6m

2026-03-12 08:10:56                techinasia.com

Gestala plans to grow its team from 15 to 35 employees by the end of the year.

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Bank Jago reports $16.3m profit in 2025

2026-03-12 07:53:46                techinasia.com

Bank Jago's customer base grew to 18.2 million by the end of 2025, up from 15.3 million.

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Israeli startup Onyx Security, which helps secure and manage AI agents' operational risks, raised a $35M Series A led by Conviction, after a $5M seed in 2024 (Meir Orbach/CTech)

2026-03-12 07:45:02                calcalistech.com

Meir Orbach / CTech: Israeli startup Onyx Security, which helps secure and manage AI agents' operational risks, raised a $35M Series A led by Conviction, after a $5M seed in 2024  —  The Israeli startup develops a platform to secure and manage AI systems as they become integral to business operations.

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Asia Economic Summit 2026

2026-03-12 07:42:29                techinasia.com

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Trump advisor says stablecoins could drive deposits to US banks

2026-03-12 07:25:16                techinasia.com

GENIUS-compliant stablecoins must be fully backed and cannot lend or rehypothecate reserves.

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Sources: after Google's $32B deal, each of Wiz's four co-founders is set to get $2B in post-tax cash; Index is set to net $4B, Insight $2.7B, and Sequoia $3B (Sofia Chierchio/Forbes)

2026-03-12 07:25:04                forbes.com

Sofia Chierchio / Forbes: Sources: after Google's $32B deal, each of Wiz's four co-founders is set to get $2B in post-tax cash; Index is set to net $4B, Insight $2.7B, and Sequoia $3B  —  Two years after rejecting a $23 billion offer, Israel-based Wiz secured the largest acquisition in Google's history …

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China’s financial institutions, regulators draw line on OpenClaw as AI frenzy spreads

2026-03-12 07:20:55                scmp.com

A wave of caution is sweeping through China’s financial and state institutions over OpenClaw, the open-source artificial intelligence (AI) agent that has recently gone viral. Several brokerages, banks and government bodies have moved to restrict staff access. At one of China’s leading brokerages, an employee, who asked not to be named, said the firm had issued an explicit risk warning earlier this week, banning OpenClaw from company computers. Staff who had already installed it were told to...

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Israeli-Dutch startup Wonderful AI, which offers AI agents that can handle customer conversations across voice, chat, and more, raised $150M at a $2B valuation (Yazhou Sun/Bloomberg)

2026-03-12 07:10:01                bloomberg.com

Yazhou Sun / Bloomberg: Israeli-Dutch startup Wonderful AI, which offers AI agents that can handle customer conversations across voice, chat, and more, raised $150M at a $2B valuation  —  Israeli startup Wonderful has raised $150 million in funding that will accelerate its deployment of artificial intelligence-powered customer support agents.

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Razorpay taps Claude to build AI payment agents

2026-03-12 07:05:28                techinasia.com

Razorpay's AI agents can connect to platforms like Shopify, Shiprocket, and WhatsApp.