Month: March 2026

Google completes Wiz buy for $32B According to TechCrunch, “Google officially acquires Wiz for $32B”, Google said the cloud security startup will join Google Cloud — boosting SECURITY for multi‑cloud customers. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/google-completes-32b-acquisition-of-wiz/?utm_source=openai)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/google-completes-32b-acquisition-of-wiz/) Zoox to ride on Uber app in Las Vegas According to TechCrunch, “Zoox plans to put its robotaxis on the Uber app…

Anthropic Sues Pentagon According to TechCrunch, “Anthropic sues Defense Department over supply‑chain risk designation”, Anthropic filed federal suits after the Pentagon labeled it a supply‑chain risk and moved to restrict contractors’ use of Claude; the company says the action is unlawful and punitive — calling the move a LAWSUIT overreach. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/anthropic-sues-defense-department-over-supply-chain-risk-designation/) Nvidia, Thinking Machines Agree…

US chip permit talks According to Yahoo Finance, “US considers requiring permits for Nvidia, AMD global AI chip sales”, the Commerce Department may require U.S. approval for many advanced AI EXPORTS, a proposal that could reshape global supply chains and dent vendors’ international revenue. [Yahoo Finance](https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/us-considers-requiring-permits-nvidia-204017973.html) Asian markets rout According to Investing.com (reporting Reuters), “Asia…

Pentagon Brands Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk According to TechCrunch, “It’s official: The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply‑chain risk”, the company says it will CHALLENGE the designation in court, escalating a national debate over AI guardrails, contractor access and defense procurement. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/its-official-the-pentagon-has-labeled-anthropic-a-supply-chain-risk/) NVIDIA’s Photonics Push According to NVIDIA, “NVIDIA to Invest $2 Billion in Lumentum…

Nvidia’s $4B Photonics Bet According to Forbes, “Nvidia’s Optical Strategy: $4 Billion Reshapes AI Data Center Economics”, Nvidia committed $2B each to Lumentum and Coherent to secure optical components, underscoring *PHOTONICS* as pivotal for next‑gen AI scaling. [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevemcdowell/2026/03/04/nvidias-optical-strategy-4-billion-reshapes-ai-data-center-economics/) Apple’s March Product Push According to Tom’s Guide, “Apple March event LIVE – MacBook Neo reactions, iPhone…

Apple Product Wave According to Tom’s Guide, “Apple just announced the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, iPad Air M4 and more — here’s how to preorder them now”, Apple opened preorders with availability March 11 and priced the MacBook Neo from $599, signaling AFFORDABLE entry into its laptop lineup. ([tomsguide.com](https://www.tomsguide.com/sales-events/apple-just-announced-the-macbook-neo-iphone-17e-ipad-air-m4-and-more-heres-how-to-preorder-them-now?utm_source=openai)) [Tom’s Guide](https://www.tomsguide.com/sales-events/apple-just-announced-the-macbook-neo-iphone-17e-ipad-air-m4-and-more-heres-how-to-preorder-them-now) Nvidia Investment Shift According…

Apple unveils MacBook Neo According to TechCrunch, “Meet the MacBook Neo, Apple’s colorful answer to the Chromebook, starting at $599”, Apple introduced a $599 13‑inch MacBook Neo powered by the A18 Pro; the launch targets budget buyers and stresses VALUE. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/meet-the-macbook-neo-apples-colorful-answer-to-the-chromebook-starting-at-599/) Anthropic resumes Pentagon talks According to Yahoo News, “Anthropic resumes Pentagon talks after AI…

Apple unveils MacBook Neo. According to Tom’s Guide, “Apple March event LIVE: MacBook Neo unveiled, iPhone 17e, iPad Air M4 and everything announced this week”, Apple launched a $599 MacBook Neo plus refreshed iPhone and iPad lines — an AFFORDABLE entry to macOS that shifts pressure onto cheap Windows and Chromebook rivals. [Tom’s Guide](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/apple-march-event-2026-live) White…

Apple chip reveal According to TechCrunch, “Apple unveils M5 Pro and M5 Max chips with new ‘Fusion Architecture’”, Apple says the new M5 Pro/Max pack an 18‑core CPU and up to 4x GPU compute for AI workloads; the update targets professional performance and on‑device AI (AI). ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/apple-unveils-m5-pro-and-m5-max-chips-with-new-fusion-architecture/)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/apple-unveils-m5-pro-and-m5-max-chips-with-new-fusion-architecture/) X Chat beta According to TechCrunch, “X…

Apple product week According to T3, “Apple officially announces a week of tech announcements starting Monday”, the company will roll out new iPhone, iPad and MacBook models this week — a push highlighting INNOVATION in consumer chips and lower‑cost hardware. ([t3.com](https://www.t3.com/tech/laptops/apple-officially-announces-a-week-of-tech-announcements-starting-monday?utm_source=openai)) [T3](https://www.t3.com/tech/laptops/apple-officially-announces-a-week-of-tech-announcements-starting-monday) Moltbook security breach According to Business Insider, “Researchers hacked Moltbook’s database in under…