ChatGPT uninstalls surged by 295% after DoD deal
Many consumers ditched ChatGPT's app after news of its DoD deal went live, while Claude's downloads grew.
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MWC 2026 Live Updates: All the Phones, Robots and Wild Concepts Debuting in Barcelona
The world's largest mobile tech show kicks off today and CNET is on the ground covering announcements from Samsung, Xiaomi, Honor, Google, Huawei and âŚ
Even Nasdaq Wants in on the Prediction Market Frenzy
One of world's most important financial institutions is seeking regulatory approval for new outcome-based options.
The Pentagonâs Favorite Tech Guy Is This Hawaiian Shirt-Wearing Founder
Palmer Luckey, who founded the defense tech start-up Anduril, has become the It Guy as President Trump aims to modernize the U.S. military with autonoâŚ
The AI âActressâ Tilly Norwood Is Getting a Whole âTillyverseâ
Prepare for new AI "actors," the British production company behind Norwood said.
Stripe wants to turn your AI costs into a profit center
Stripe released a preview intended to allow AI companies to easily track, pass through, and make a profit on underlying AI model fees.
Daylight Saving Time Kicks Off on Sunday -- Here's How to Get Ready
Get ready to spring forward and lose an hour of sleep -- but gain more daylight.
Geopolitical drama reportedly stalls IPO of SoftBank-backed PayPay
The Japan-based company reportedly aimed for a public valuation of at least ÂĽ1.5 trillion ($10 billion).
The BBC Wonât Have a New âDoctor Whoâ Star to Announce Until It Figures Out the Showâs Future
Unsurprisingly, most actors want to know what they're signing up for before making a long-term (or short-term) commitment.
No one has a good plan for how AI companies should work with the government
As OpenAI transitions from a wildly successful consumer startup into a piece of national security infrastructure, the company seems unequipped to manaâŚ
Meta Tightens Grip on Smart Glasses Market as Global Shipments Soar 139%
AI glasses accounted for 88% of smart glasses shipments in the second half of 2025.
Xiaomi's Wildest MWC Yet: From the Leica Leitzphone to Its New Concept Hypercar! video
Take a tour of Xiaomi's booth at the 2026 Mobile World Congress with Andrew Lanxon. From the incredible Leica Leitzphone to the Vision GT concept hypeâŚ
A new app alerts you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses
A hobbyist developer's new app, which can detect nearby smart glasses, comes amid resistance to always-on recording and listening devices that invade âŚ
7 Devices You Should Never Leave Plugged In, According to an Electrical Engineer
Even some small household devices should always be unplugged when they're not in use.
The Coolest Gadgets From MWC 2026
The mobile-focused show has some exciting new phones, tablets, and... humanoid robots?
Anthropic upgrades Claudeâs memory to attract AI switchers
Anthropic is making it easier to switch to its Claude AI from other chatbots with an update that brings Claude's memory feature to users on the free pâŚ
Clueless cops post seized crypto wallet password. $5M quickly stolen.
South Korean police deeply apologized for preventable loss of seized funds. Soon after South Korean police posted a press release boasting about seiziâŚ
Apple Updated the Wrong iPad
Commentary: The iPad Air just got a chip bump. Meanwhile, the most affordable iPad remains cut off from AI and is another year older.
Instagram tracked growing usage while targeting teens, lawyers argue
The company said usage grew from 40 minutes per day in 2023 to 46 minutes in 2026. Other documents referenced teens as being a top priority for the apâŚ
Australia will consider requiring app stores to block AI services without age verification
Australia's government may take a strict stance on ensuring younger users cannot access AI chatbots. Reuters reports that Australian regulators may reâŚ
Elderly Woman Bombarded With Over a Hundred Amazon Packages She Didnât Order
Jackpot or harassment? It's all in the eye of the beholder.
Anthropic brings memory to Claude's free plan
Anthropic is bringing another paid feature to Claude's free tier. The next time you chat with Claude, you'll have the option to have it reference yourâŚ
Appleâs cheapest AirPods have hit $89
Itâs a good day for Apple fans on a budget. Not only did the company introduce a new budget phone, its entry-level AirPods 4 are also on sale. Right nâŚ
âScream 7â Somehow Had Even More Social Media Drama Left in It
The horror sequel overcame early production woes to score a big box-office haul, but apparently not every star got the memo about avoiding online contâŚ
Best Dedicated Web Hosting for Complex Websites in 2026
Dedicated web hosting gives you a full server to host countless pages and handle millions of visitors -- ideal for big businesses.
iPhone 17E Packs More Features for the Same $599 Price video
The new budget iPhone also starts with double the base storage, adding a little extra value.
Call of Duty will add Black Ops Royale, a new free game mode coming March 13
Call of Duty is getting a new battle royale mode later this month. The popular first-person shooter will introduce Black Ops Royale as a free game modâŚ
How Talks Between Anthropic and the Defense Dept. Fell Apart
The Pentagon and Anthropic were close to agreeing on the use of artificial intelligence. But strong personalities, mutual dislike and a rival company âŚ
YouTuber Designs Cooling System for 1.5 kW LED, Creates Small Artificial Sun
The 50-pound flashlight you've been waiting for.
The Race to Build the Worldâs First Commercial Fusion Plant Is Heating Up
Private and government stakeholders alike seem to believe that fusion energy is right around the corner.
WhatsApp Advises Users to Try Mullvad and Amnezia VPNs to Circumvent Blocks
Meta's messaging app calls out Swedish- and Cyprus-based virtual private networks.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 3, #1718
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for March 3, No. 1,718.