Polymarket to Open Bar Full of Screens
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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, March 19
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 19.
Val Kilmer to Be AI-ed Into Movie with Blessing of His Family
Val Kilmer had a lot of unconventional beliefs, and the director claims this is what he wanted.
AI Brings Val Kilmer Back to the Big Screen a Year After His Death
Kilmer's estate approves plans to use generative AI to resurrect the late actor for a role in the historical drama As Deep As the Grave.
Customers Prefer Apps Over Websites for Wireless and Home Internet Service
Easier logins are a key reason customers are happier with apps, according to the J.D. Power study.
Meta is having trouble with rogue AI agents
A rogue AI agent inadvertently exposed Meta company and user data to engineers who didn't have permission to see it.
Sam Altmanâs thank-you to coders draws the memes
Altman expresses gratitude for people who knew how to write their code from scratch. The internet replies with salty jokes.
The FBI confirms it's buying Americans' location data
During a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that his agency has bought information that could be used to track individuals' movement anâŚ
Apple Update Frees Families From Sharing Only 1 Payment Option
With the latest OS updates, Apple users on Family Sharing will be able to select their own payment options for new purchases.
A Meta agentic AI sparked a security incident by acting without permission
The Information reported that an AI agent within Meta took unauthorized action that led to an employee creating a security breach at the social companâŚ
Government Registers Aliens.Gov Domain as Next Distraction From Everything Else
The truth is out there (on the internet).
Kagi Translate's AI answers the question "What would horny Margaret Thatcher say?"
Remember when it was fun to play around with LLMs? If you've been using the Internet for any length of time, you've probably used a tool like Google TâŚ
Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?
Nothing versus Nothing is really something.
âWitch Hat Atelierâ Is Simply Magical
Bug Films' anime take on Kamome Shirahama's beloved fantasy series, due on Crunchyroll this April, was well worth the wait.
The FBI is buying Americansâ location data
FBI director Kash Patel admitted that the agency is buying location data that can be used to track people's movements. Unlike information obtained froâŚ
Kash Patel Admits the FBI is Buying Private Data on Americans
Sen. Ron Wyden called it an "outrageous end run around the Fourth Amendment."
Muskâs tactic of blaming users for Grok sex images may be foiled by EU law
Planned EU ban on nudify apps would likely force Musk to make Grok less "spicy." The European Union may soon ban nudify apps after Elon Musk's chatbotâŚ
Best Pool Vacuums of 2026: All Tested by CNET Experts
Robotic cleaners handle our floors, and they can tackle pools, too. We've tested numerous models to identify the best robot vacuums for every pool sizâŚ
The PS5 Pro Is Now the Best, Priciest, and Most Piecemeal Console You Can Buy
We tested the console's new PSSR upscaler and found it enhances some games more than others.
Coal plant forced to stay open due to emergency order isn't even running
Department of Energy's attempts to prop up coal can look pretty pointless. In the US, the economics of coal power generation are marginal at best, andâŚ
You Havenât Seen the âDune: Part Threeâ Trailer Until Youâve Seen It in Franken-IMAX
A fan realized if you combine the Instagram and YouTube versions, you get IMAX. Kind of.
Amazon doesnât want the blame for the Post Office going under
Amazon is going on the defensive after a report from The Wall Street Journal revealed that the ecommerce giant plans to slash shipments with the UniteâŚ
Americans Seem to Love Buying Cars That Get Hit With a Lot of Recalls
An analysis by a law firm specializing in car accidents ranked the cars with the most recalls that American consumers keep buying.
Congress considers blowing up internet law
Internet platforms' liability shield Section 230 faced another round of attack at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday, this time with twoâŚ
Never mind Band-Aids, Neanderthals had antiseptic birch tar
Our view of Neanderthal life keeps getting more complex and vibrant. Neanderthals may have used birch tar as more than just glue; it could have helpedâŚ
Garmin Smartwatch Users Can Now Make Calls and Send Texts Through WhatsApp
If you own a Garmin smartwatch, you'll now be able to keep up with your WhatsApp messages even while out on a run.
A new iPhone hacking tool puts anyone still on iOS 18 at risk
Google and cybersecurity companies Lookout and iVerify have detailed a new hacking technique that potentially puts a significant portion of iPhone useâŚ
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 behalâŚ
Senator Blackburn introduces the first draft of a federal AI bill
The White House has been promising a set of national rules to guide artificial intelligence since late last year, and today Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TâŚ
The Story Behind the Death of the âBuffyâ Reboot Just Keeps Getting Weirder
A new report brings more allegations and damage control regarding ChloĂŠ Zhao's update of the Sarah Michelle Gellar series.
Hotoâs powerful PixelDrive electric screwdriver is 25 percent off
Hoto makes electric screwdrivers for different budgets. If you donât want to spend much, you can get its most basic model, which weâve recommended manâŚ
Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds
A recent change in how the US Postal Service handles shipping partners appears to have forced Amazon to make alternative plans. The company reportedlyâŚ