MWC 2026âs most bizarre phone can start fires (on purpose)
This isnât a Galaxy Note 7 debacle. Oukitel's WP63 is a ruggedized smartphone thatâs meant to set things alight. It has a built-in electric igniter, aâŚ
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Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles
General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they donât catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in eleâŚ
iPhone 17E and New iPad Air Confirmed: What Else Will Apple Announce This Week? | Tech Today video
Owen Poole covers all the news, leaks and rumors ahead of Apple's event on March 4, including the iPhone 17E and its availability.
The best keyboards for 2026
A keyboard is one of those pieces of gear you interact with constantly, yet itâs easy to overlook how much it affects your day-to-day comfort. From fiâŚ
Big Google Home update lets Gemini describe live camera feeds
Google Home chief Anish Kattukaran announced several updates to the smart home platform that fix a long list of annoyances and idiosyncrasies. There'sâŚ
Smart Glasses, AI Wardrobes and Cute Bots: Stroll Down Android Avenue at MWC 2026
Google's showcase is like a tech-centric block party with demos and upcoming products. Here's what I tried out.
Iran war heralds era of AI-powered bombing quicker than âspeed of thoughtâ
Speed and scale of US militaryâs AI war planning raises fears human decision-making may be sidelinedThe use of AI tools to enable attacks on Iran heraâŚ
OpenAI will amend Defense Department deal to prevent mass surveillance in the US
OpenAIâs Sam Altman said the company will amend its deal with the Defense Department (or the Department of War) to explicitly prohibit the use of its âŚ
Teacher v chatbot: my journey into the classroom in the age of AI
I was a newcomer, negotiating all of usual classroom difficulties for the first time. Throwing AI into the mix felt like downing a coffee in the middlâŚ
Amazon Cloud Facilities in Middle East Knocked Out by Apparent Iranian Drone Strikes
Cloud customers are being urged to migrate their data away from the Middle East.
OpenAI Amends A.I. Deal With the Pentagon
The new pact includes additional protections to prevent the use of the companyâs technology for mass surveillance of Americans.
Facing Backlash, OpenAI Amends Pentagon Deal to Add More Anti-Surveillance Verbiage
When Katy Perry sides with your competitor, something's got to be done.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, March 3
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 3.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 3, #526
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for March 3, No. 526.
Cursor has reportedly surpassed $2B in annualized revenue
The four-year-old startup saw its revenue run rate double over the past three months, according to one Bloomberg source.
Mandatory Subcutaneous Microchips for Employees May Soon Be Banned in Washington State
The fun police are attacking innocent bosses once again.
Indiaâs Pronto formalizes house help as its valuation jumps 8x in under a year
Pronto handles 18,000 daily bookings and plans rapid expansion as it races rivals to digitize India's largely offline home services market.
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.
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
We'll spring forward and lose an hour of sleep, but we'll 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?