Topic

March

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Tech3 outlets

Nvidia plans to launch DLSS 5 on September 3 on RTX 50-series desktop and laptop GPUs and through GeForce Now, following a divisive announcement in March (Jay Peters/The Verge)

Nvidia’s DL 5 will launch on September 3, debuting with NBA 2K27 and rolling out on RTX 50-series desktop and laptop GPUs as well as through GeForce Now. The new version is described as controversial, drawing criticism for its demanding hardware requirements that call for high-end GPU horsepower.

The Verge·Engadget·TechMeme

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Sources: Google told Meta around March it couldn't offer all the Gemini capacity Meta wanted to buy, disrupting and delaying some of Meta's internal AI projects (Financial Times)

Google has placed limits on Meta’s access to its Gemini artificial-intelligence models, citing insufficient compute capacity to meet Meta’s demand. The restriction has disrupted and delayed Meta’s internal AI projects, including efforts that rely on Gemini for coding tools and chatbot development.

TechMeme·The Next Web·Hacker News·Engadget

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Sources: Meta buys Moltbook, a social network for AI agents, for an undisclosed fee, set to close in mid-March, and hires creators Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr (Ina Fried/Axios)

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a social network designed for AI agents that functions like a Reddit-style platform populated by bots. In conjunction with the purchase, Meta hired the network’s creators, Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr, to join its team. The transaction’s financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal is slated to close in mid-March.

TechMeme·TechCrunch·Hacker News·The Next Web·The Verge+2

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Indonesia says it will ban "high risk platforms", including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, and Roblox, for children under 16 from March 28 (Associated Press)

Indonesia will prohibit children under 16 from accessing a list of “high-risk” platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X and Roblox. The ban is set to take effect on March 28, restricting under-16 users from using these social-media services nationwide.

TechMeme·TechCrunch·Engadget

Tech5 outlets

Source: OpenAI expects to raise an additional $10B from financial investors by the end of March 2026, bringing its post-investment valuation to $850B (Stephanie Palazzolo/The Information)

OpenAI has secured $110 billion in a new funding round, resulting in a $730 billion valuation. Amazon invested $50 billion, while Nvidia and SoftBank each contributed $30 billion to the total.

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1Password pricing increasing up to 33% in March

1Password will raise the cost of its subscription plans on March 27 2026, affecting both individual and Family offerings. The individual plan will climb from $35.88 to $47.88 per year, while the Family plan will increase from $59.88 to $71.88 annually. All existing users will see the new rates at their next renewal.

Hacker News·The Verge·Engadget

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Google's $500 Pixel 10a smartphone arrives on March 5

Google has unveiled the Pixel 10a smartphone, which is priced at $499. The device features a brighter display, Gorilla Glass 7i, and the Tensor G4 chip. Available in multiple storage capacities and colors, the phone is currently open for preorders with shipments scheduled to begin in early March.

Engadget·Ars Technica·TechMeme·The Verge·TechCrunch

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Bungie’s Marathon shooter launches on March 4th

Bungie’s Marathon shooter is set to launch on March 5, releasing for Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game will be offered in Standard and Deluxe Editions, with the Standard version priced at $40. It returns the classic sci-fi franchise, putting players in the role of a Runner.

The Verge·Engadget·Ars Technica