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Windows 11 Update KB5079473 Blocks Consumer Sign‑Ins
Microsoft’s March 12 Windows 11 cumulative update KB5079473 mistakenly treats standard Microsoft accounts as offline, blocking sign‑ins to Teams, OneDrive, Edge, Office, and Copilot. Enterprise Entra ID accounts still work. A quick fix is to restart the PC while connected to the internet. Microsoft is preparing a permanent patch; updates will appear on the Windows Release Health blog.
Biological Age Tests: How They Work and What They Reveal
Discover how epigenetic clocks, blood panels, wearables, and AI combine to turn your age score into a targeted health plan
Hermès Unveils Grand Paddock MagSafe Bag for U.S. Buyers
Hermès has entered the U.S. luxury‑tech market with the Grand Paddock bag, a calfskin case that integrates a Paddock Duo MagSafe charger for simultaneous iPhone and Watch charging. The accessory arrives as consumer‑tech spending tops $527 billion, signaling a push toward premium, wireless‑ready leather goods for affluent buyers.
Xiaomi Launches G20 Smart Bathroom Heater in China
Xiaomi launched the Mijia G20 smart bathroom heater on March 20, 2026, for compact Chinese apartments. The ceiling‑mount unit combines a 2,800 W graphene heater, a 240 m³/h exhaust fan, and a 5‑W LED, raising bathroom temperature by 68 °F in about a minute. It offers app, Bluetooth, and voice‑assistant control, but U.S. certification and firmware support remain unclear.
Perplexity Releases Comet AI Browser for iPhone on March 18
Perplexity’s Comet AI browser launched on the iPhone on March 18, a week after its planned March 11 debut. The app embeds AI‑powered search, chat, and page‑summarizing tools directly into the mobile browser, letting power users automate tasks without swapping apps. It syncs with Perplexity’s macOS 13 Personal Computer agent for processing, closing the gap in AI‑driven browsing.
Xiaomi Notebook Pro 14 Debuts with Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
Xiaomi unveiled the Notebook Pro 14, a 14.6‑inch OLED laptop weighing 2.4 lb. It runs on Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, delivering up to 50 W performance, while a 72 Wh battery provides about 12.4 hours of video‑call use. Graphene‑plate cooling reduces hotspots by up to 41 °F, and Thunderbolt 4 offers 40 Gb/s data transfer alongside 10 Gb/s and 5 Gb/s USB‑C ports.
Xiaomi Watch S5 Launches 21‑Day Battery, 2,500‑Nit Screen
Xiaomi’s Watch S5 arrives in China with three finishes, stainless‑steel, ceramic‑bezel, and carbon‑bezel, and an eSIM option. It sports a 1.48‑inch OLED panel that reaches 2,500 nits, a 21‑day mixed‑use battery, dual‑band positioning, oxygen and stress monitoring, and 98.4% heart‑rate accuracy, positioning it against Apple’s and Samsung’s premium watches.
Meta Pulls Horizon Worlds From Quest Store
Meta announced on March 31 that Horizon Worlds will be removed from the Quest store, ending U.S. access to the VR platform after years of low adoption and $77 billion in Reality Labs losses. The company says it will shift resources to lighter, mobile‑first experiences while keeping the Horizon smartphone app for limited virtual exploration.
Nvidia defends DLSS 5 as rendering, not interpolation
On March 19, 2026, Nvidia launched DLSS 5, a neural rendering system that rebuilds scenes from geometry instead of interpolating frames. Ubisoft and Capcom learned of the integration at the announcement, prompting gamer backlash over artistic intent. Nvidia says developers can toggle DLSS 5 and set style parameters, keeping creative control as the feature rolls out this year.
Apple blocks Replit, Vibecode updates under rule 2.5.2
On March 19, 2026 Apple invoked App Store rule 2.5.2 to block updates for Replit and Vibecode, citing the self‑contained rule that forbids apps from downloading or executing new code. The move forces the tools to drop in‑app code generation, pausing prototype pipelines for hundreds of developers and creating compliance hurdles for AI‑assisted coding platforms.
LEGO unveils 1,903‑piece Douglas DC‑3 Pan Am Icons set
LEGO’s new Douglas DC‑3 Pan‑Am Icons set arrives on April 4 with 1,903 pieces, measuring 9×20×30 in. It includes working landing gear, removable fuselage panels, and an interactive cabin featuring seats and cockpit controls. Designed for builders 16 years+, it ships via LEGO stores, LEGO.com, and select hobby retailers, letting fans build a piece of aviation history at home.
Marriage Adds Up to Two Extra Years of Life
This data story analyzes a 9,400‑person cohort showing married seniors live 1.5 to 2.2 years longer than unmarried peers. It shows spousal support boosts medication adherence and screening, while lowering inflammatory stress; toxic relationships reverse those gains. Practical steps: relationship check‑ins, communication workshops, and community events turn data for longevity gains.
2 days agoSpigen releases retro‑styled case for AirPods Pro 3
Spigen has launched a retro‑styled case for AirPods Pro 3 that mimics the iconic 1984 Macintosh mouse, complete with a lock button that delays opening by two seconds. The case, weighing 1.6 oz, retains MagSafe wireless charging and magnetic pairing, while the matching wallet adds a nostalgic touch as Apple marks its 50th anniversary in 2026.
Apple Declares iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 Obsolete
Apple announced that the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 are now classified as obsolete, ending all official parts shipments and repair services as of March 16, 2026. The move follows Apple’s seven‑year policy that shifts devices from vintage to obsolete after sales cease. Owners must turn to repair shops or consider upgrading, while Apple’s trade‑in program offers a recycling option.
Phase mouse splits into controllers, Pixelpaw Labs says
Pixelpaw Labs' Phase modular gaming mouse separates into two wireless controllers that mimic Nintendo Switch Joy‑Cons. It packs a 16,000 DPI optical sensor, 1,000 Hz polling, and a touch‑sensitive panel for gestures. The optional Phasegrip frame clips the halves to a smartphone for handheld play. Pre‑orders start now with delivery expected late 2026.
Chrome 146 Adds Bookmarks Bar to Android Tablets
Chrome 146 adds a desktop‑style bookmarks bar for Android tablets and foldable phones on Android 12 or later. Positioned below the address bar, it shows icon bookmarks and folders, with extra items hidden under a “More” menu. The feature eliminates the extra tap needed to open the bookmark manager, letting users jump between research tabs and saved sites without leaving the page.
Sony Rolls Out Updated PSSR Upscaler for PlayStation 5 Pro
Sony released a March 16 system update that adds an enhanced PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaler to PlayStation 5 Pro consoles. Independent testing shows clearer textures, reduced foliage shimmer, and steadier reflections while GPU load and latency remain unchanged. The patch supports 15 titles, and Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows are coming in future updates.
Google Blocks Malicious Save‑image‑as‑Type Chrome Extension
Google removed the Save‑image‑as‑Type Chrome extension on March 16, 2026, after a 2024 ownership change added code that swapped affiliate IDs at checkout. The script hijacked commissions from 578 retailers by rewriting URLs, cookie‑stuffing, and redirecting payouts to attackers. Users should uninstall the extension, clear e‑commerce cookies, and run a scan; firms should audit for risks.
OneUI 9 early build appears on Galaxy S26 before OneUI 8.5
Samsung’s early‑build of OneUI 9 for the Galaxy S26, based on Android 17, appeared before the official OneUI 8.5 rollout. It adds larger brightness and volume sliders and moves the parental‑controls menu, though the system still shows Android 16. Since OneUI 8.5 launched in February 2026, the OneUI 9 build is a test version, pointing to a wider release around mid‑2026.
Allen Institute Turns Mouse Brain Signals into Video
On March 10, 2026, the Allen Institute reported in eLife that two‑photon imaging of 78,000 neurons in mouse visual cortex can be decoded into 30 Hz video. Using the Sensorium/DNEM model, the team reached a pixel‑level correlation of 0.57—twice the accuracy of earlier work—suggesting real‑time brain‑computer interfaces while sparking privacy debates.
