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Microsoft Azure Monitor Alerts Abused for Callback Phishing Attacks
NewsMar 21, 2026

Microsoft Azure Monitor Alerts Abused for Callback Phishing Attacks

Microsoft Azure Monitor alerts are being exploited to send phishing emails that appear to originate from the legitimate azure‑noreply@microsoft.com address. Attackers create custom alert rules with malicious descriptions, causing the platform to email victims billing‑style warnings and a callback phone...

By BleepingComputer
Thousands of People Are Selling Their Identities to Train AI – but at What Cost?
NewsMar 21, 2026

Thousands of People Are Selling Their Identities to Train AI – but at What Cost?

The article highlights a growing gig economy where individuals in places like South Africa, India and the United States sell videos, audio and private conversations to AI‑training marketplaces such as Kled AI, Silencio and Neon Mobile for modest pay. These platforms offer...

By The Guardian AI
Saudi Arabia's Edarat Secures Data Center Contract From Major Regional Bank
NewsMar 21, 2026

Saudi Arabia's Edarat Secures Data Center Contract From Major Regional Bank

Edarat, a Riyadh‑based data‑center operator, landed a colocation contract with Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) valued at more than five percent of the bank’s projected 2025 revenue, roughly $70 million. The deal, slated for signing on April 10, adds to Edarat’s portfolio that...

By Data Center Dynamics
How Your Team Can Use AI to Turn Everyday Data Into Extraordinary Results
NewsMar 21, 2026

How Your Team Can Use AI to Turn Everyday Data Into Extraordinary Results

Entrepreneurial leaders are urged to adopt AI deliberately, crafting clear strategies that match business goals rather than chasing hype. Transparent communication about AI’s role, coupled with robust training, helps employees view the technology as a collaborative tool, not a threat....

By Entrepreneur » Sales
Diary of the 12th Man on the Moon
NewsMar 21, 2026

Diary of the 12th Man on the Moon

Former Apollo 17 lunar module pilot Harrison Schmitt has published a new chapter in his online “Diary of the 12th Man,” focusing on the origin of life. The section ties the geology of Taurus‑Littrow’s regolith to Earth’s water‑rich beginnings and references NASA’s...

By Leonard David’s Inside Outer Space
Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset Review
NewsMar 21, 2026

Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset Review

Logitech’s G325 Lightspeed Wireless headset retails for $79.99, positioning it as a budget‑friendly option for gamers seeking wireless freedom. It combines 32 mm dynamic drivers, 24‑bit audio, and up to 24 hours of battery life on a lightweight plastic frame. The headset...

By Tom's Hardware
Intel May Finally Extend Desktop CPU Socket Support to Multiple Generations
NewsMar 21, 2026

Intel May Finally Extend Desktop CPU Socket Support to Multiple Generations

Intel’s vice president of the enthusiast channel, Robert Hallock, confirmed the company is considering extending desktop CPU socket support across multiple generations. The comment points to a possible shift toward a longer‑lasting LGA1954 socket that could span architectures from Nova...

By TechSpot
Airbus Is Fitting AI War Drones for the German Air Force with First Flight Due in 2026
NewsMar 21, 2026

Airbus Is Fitting AI War Drones for the German Air Force with First Flight Due in 2026

Airbus is integrating its European MARS mission system, featuring the MindShare AI, into two Kratos Valkyrie combat drones for the German Air Force. The first flight is targeted for late 2026, with full operational capability expected by 2029. The Valkyrie...

By Orbital Today
Make Spring Break Travel Easy With These 50% Off Smart Glasses
NewsMar 21, 2026

Make Spring Break Travel Easy With These 50% Off Smart Glasses

AI Translation Smart Glasses are now 50% off, dropping to $99.99 from $199.99, targeting spring travelers. The wearable supports two‑way translation in 155 languages and doubles as a 4K camera, photo‑translator, and media controller. Its built‑in microphone, speaker, and long‑life...

By Cord Cutters News
Key Space Force C2 Upgrade Still Faces Issues: Pentagon Report
NewsMar 21, 2026

Key Space Force C2 Upgrade Still Faces Issues: Pentagon Report

The Pentagon’s Director of Operational Test & Evaluation reported that the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS) still cannot meet the minimum viable capability required to retire the legacy Space Defense Operations Center (SPADOC). Although the Space Force approved...

By Air & Space Forces Magazine
French Prosecutors Suspect Musk Encouraged Deepfakes Row to Inflate X Value
NewsMar 21, 2026

French Prosecutors Suspect Musk Encouraged Deepfakes Row to Inflate X Value

French prosecutors allege Elon Musk encouraged sexualised deepfakes on X’s AI chatbot Grok to artificially boost the platform’s valuation ahead of a June 2026 IPO. The bot generated roughly three million non‑consensual images, including depictions of minors, after users prompted...

By The Straits Times – Technology (Singapore)
Scale AI Launches 'Voice Showdown' To Rival OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic In Voice AI Models
NewsMar 21, 2026

Scale AI Launches 'Voice Showdown' To Rival OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic In Voice AI Models

Scale AI unveiled Voice Showdown, a new platform that benchmarks voice AI models against rivals such as OpenAI, xAI and Anthropic. Users interact with models via Scale's ChatLab in Dictate (speech‑to‑text) and Speech‑to‑Speech modes, with a Full Duplex mode slated...

By Benzinga – Markets/News
AI-Evolved Adaptable Robot Is Almost Impossible to Destroy
NewsMar 21, 2026

AI-Evolved Adaptable Robot Is Almost Impossible to Destroy

Northwestern University researchers leveraged AI‑driven evolutionary algorithms to create a modular "legged metamachine" that can reconfigure itself and keep moving after losing parts. Each Lego‑like module contains its own battery, motor and computer, allowing the assembled robot to crawl, roll,...

By New Atlas – Architecture
UK Government yet to Trial OpenAI Tech Months After Signing Partnership
NewsMar 21, 2026

UK Government yet to Trial OpenAI Tech Months After Signing Partnership

In March 2026 the UK signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI to embed advanced AI across public services, yet a Freedom‑of‑Information request shows no trials have been conducted eight months later. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology confirmed...

By The Guardian AI
You Can Now Buy a DIY Quantum Computer
NewsMar 21, 2026

You Can Now Buy a DIY Quantum Computer

Barcelona‑based Qilimanjaro has unveiled EduQit, a DIY quantum‑computer kit that bundles a superconducting qubit chip, a dilution refrigerator, and the necessary microwave control electronics in a flat‑pack format. The company markets the system as a relatively affordable entry point for...

By New Scientist – Robots
Egypt's Renergy Group May Establish Data Center Alongside Its Green Energy Projects in Sinai Peninsula
NewsMar 21, 2026

Egypt's Renergy Group May Establish Data Center Alongside Its Green Energy Projects in Sinai Peninsula

Egypt's Renergy Group is planning a $15 billion green hydrogen and solar power complex in the El‑Tor area of the Sinai Peninsula, covering 127 sq km and featuring 15 GW of solar capacity to produce roughly 400,000 tons of liquid green hydrogen annually for European...

By Data Center Dynamics
Kimchi-Derived Probiotic Found to Promote Binding and Excretion of Intestinal Nanoplastics
NewsMar 21, 2026

Kimchi-Derived Probiotic Found to Promote Binding and Excretion of Intestinal Nanoplastics

Researchers at the World Institute of Kimchi identified a kimchi‑derived lactic acid bacterium, Leuconostoc mesenteroides CBA3656, that can bind nanoplastics in the intestine. In simulated gut conditions the strain retained a 57% adsorption rate, far outperforming a reference probiotic that...

By Phys.org – Nanotechnology
Engadget Review Recap: Lots of Apple Devices, Galaxy S26, Dell XPS 16 and More
NewsMar 21, 2026

Engadget Review Recap: Lots of Apple Devices, Galaxy S26, Dell XPS 16 and More

Engadget’s latest bi‑weekly roundup spotlights Apple’s aggressive price‑cut strategy, debuting the $599 MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e as affordable entry points into its ecosystem. The review also covers Apple’s performance‑focused upgrades, including M4‑powered iPad Air and M5‑chip MacBook Air and...

By Engadget Earnings
Neb. 911 Dispatchers Turn to Smartphone Tools to Pinpoint Callers More Quickly
NewsMar 21, 2026

Neb. 911 Dispatchers Turn to Smartphone Tools to Pinpoint Callers More Quickly

Hall County/Grand Island 911 dispatchers are now using smartphone‑derived data through RapidSOS and the what3words app to pinpoint callers almost every time. The tools overlay precise GPS coordinates onto dispatch maps, allowing first responders to locate incidents within three‑meter squares....

By FireRescue1 – News
Wired Earbuds Are in Right Now, and This Budget-Friendly Pair From Sennheiser Are so Good I’d Spend My Own Money...
NewsMar 21, 2026

Wired Earbuds Are in Right Now, and This Budget-Friendly Pair From Sennheiser Are so Good I’d Spend My Own Money...

Wired earbuds are experiencing a comeback, and Sennheiser’s new CX 80U USB‑C model is leading the trend. Priced at $39.95, the budget‑friendly buds offer lossless, compression‑free sound with balanced bass, mids and detailed treble. Reviewers highlighted strong passive noise isolation, a...

By TechRadar
Glenmark Launches GLIPIQ for Type 2 Diabetes in India
NewsMar 21, 2026

Glenmark Launches GLIPIQ for Type 2 Diabetes in India

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched GLIPIQ, a semaglutide‑based GLP‑1 therapy, in India following CDSCO approval after a local Phase III study. The product is offered in both vial‑with dose‑specific syringes and pre‑filled pen formats, covering 2 mg, 4 mg and 8 mg strengths. Pricing is...

By afaqs! (India)
Study Finds FGFR1 Boosts Cholesterol Uptake in Prostate Cancer Cells
NewsMar 21, 2026

Study Finds FGFR1 Boosts Cholesterol Uptake in Prostate Cancer Cells

Researchers at Texas A&M Health discovered that the fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) drives cholesterol accumulation in prostate cancer cells by activating the sterol regulatory element‑binding protein 2 (SREBP2). This signaling cascade up‑regulates LDL‑receptor (LDLR) and cholesterol‑synthesis enzymes, boosting intracellular cholesterol...

By Medical Xpress
Mobilidata
NewsMar 21, 2026

Mobilidata

Mobilidata, a Belgian mobility‑data specialist, launched a new online platform that delivers real‑time traffic and transport analytics to city authorities and transport operators. The site showcases services such as data aggregation, API access, and predictive modeling for traffic management. This...

By ITS International
Critical Quest KACE Vulnerability Potentially Exploited in Attacks
NewsMar 21, 2026

Critical Quest KACE Vulnerability Potentially Exploited in Attacks

Arctic Wolf reported active exploitation of the critical authentication‑bypass flaw CVE‑2025‑32975 in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) instances exposed to the internet. The vulnerability, patched by Quest in May 2025, allows unauthenticated actors to impersonate users and gain full administrative control. Exploitation...

By SecurityWeek
Stay on Top of Your Workouts and Health With the Best Fitness Trackers of 2026
NewsMar 21, 2026

Stay on Top of Your Workouts and Health With the Best Fitness Trackers of 2026

CNET’s latest roundup identifies the Fitbit Charge 6 as the top overall fitness tracker for 2026, thanks to its comprehensive health metrics, built‑in GPS, and week‑long battery life. Apple’s Watch Series 11 claims the crown for heart‑rate accuracy, earning a CNET Lab...

By CNET (All)
Discovering YouTube Videos with 'Previews' Is a Change It Wants to See if You Like
NewsMar 21, 2026

Discovering YouTube Videos with 'Previews' Is a Change It Wants to See if You Like

YouTube is testing a new “Previews” feature for mobile app users, showing five to ten short video snippets on the homepage entry card. The previews are drawn from videos already recommended to the user, letting them watch, save, or skip...

By Android Central
People Inside Microsoft Are Fighting to Drop Windows 11's Mandatory Microsoft Account Requirements During Setup
NewsMar 21, 2026

People Inside Microsoft Are Fighting to Drop Windows 11's Mandatory Microsoft Account Requirements During Setup

Microsoft announced a broad set of Windows 11 updates aimed at performance, AI bloat, and ad‑heavy experiences, but the OS will still require a Microsoft account during the out‑of‑box setup. Vice President Scott Hanselman publicly acknowledged internal pressure to relax this...

By Windows Central
Overland AI to Showcase Autonomy Solutions at AUSA
NewsMar 21, 2026

Overland AI to Showcase Autonomy Solutions at AUSA

Overland AI will unveil its ULTRA fully autonomous tactical vehicle at the AUSA Global Force exhibition in Huntsville next week. The company ties ULTRA directly to the Army’s Transformation in Contact initiative, which emphasizes early field testing with soldiers. By...

By Defence Blog
Xbox Series X Transformed Into a Gaming PC with 3D Printed Components, Low-Profile RTX 5060, and NUC 12 Extreme
NewsMar 21, 2026

Xbox Series X Transformed Into a Gaming PC with 3D Printed Components, Low-Profile RTX 5060, and NUC 12 Extreme

Enthusiast PhaseTech has converted an Xbox Series X into a fully functional gaming PC by installing an Intel NUC 12 Extreme compute card, a low‑profile Gigabyte RTX 5060 GPU, a 600 W Flex ATX PSU, and a 120 mm exhaust fan. Custom 3D‑printed brackets and a...

By Tom's Hardware
Kraus Hamdani Reveals K1000ULE Updates at AUSA
NewsMar 21, 2026

Kraus Hamdani Reveals K1000ULE Updates at AUSA

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace announced it will unveil updates to its K1000ULE ultra‑long‑endurance unmanned aerial system at the 2026 AUSA Global Force Symposium. The platform is marketed as a dual‑role system delivering persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and resilient communications for...

By Defence Blog
These 7 Handy ChatGPT Settings Are Off by Default - Here's What You're Missing
NewsMar 21, 2026

These 7 Handy ChatGPT Settings Are Off by Default - Here's What You're Missing

ChatGPT offers a hidden menu of seven settings that most users leave untouched, ranging from appearance tweaks to advanced model selection. Free and Go users can manage ad personalization, while Plus subscribers gain access to additional models, memory controls, and...

By ZDNet – Government
Anthropic Study Reveals What Users Expect From AI and What Worries Them
NewsMar 21, 2026

Anthropic Study Reveals What Users Expect From AI and What Worries Them

Anthropic surveyed 81,000 participants in 159 countries using its Claude Interviewer model, revealing that users primarily seek AI for professional excellence and personal transformation rather than creative expression. The study shows AI is leveraged to automate routine tasks, freeing time...

By Indian Express AI
Vedanta Reuses 85 Million Cubic Metres of Water Across Operations in FY26
NewsMar 21, 2026

Vedanta Reuses 85 Million Cubic Metres of Water Across Operations in FY26

Vedanta Ltd reported reusing more than 85 million cubic metres of water across its mining and metals operations in FY26, achieving a 31 percent water‑recycling rate that ranks among the highest globally for water‑intensive sectors. The company’s three‑pillar strategy—recycle, conserve, replenish—underpins its...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Companies
Discover RChilli Custom AI Agents for Oracle Recruiting Cloud
NewsMar 21, 2026

Discover RChilli Custom AI Agents for Oracle Recruiting Cloud

RChilli announced the rollout of custom AI agents tailored for Oracle Recruiting Cloud, showcased at the Oracle AI World Tour in London on March 24, 2026. The agents embed advanced parsing, matching and workflow automation directly into Oracle’s talent acquisition...

By HRTechFeed
Flying Start for Low-Altitude Economy Goals as 100 Drone Projects Proposed
NewsMar 21, 2026

Flying Start for Low-Altitude Economy Goals as 100 Drone Projects Proposed

Hong Kong's Transport and Logistics Bureau received over 100 applications for drone projects to develop its low‑altitude economy, with pilot launches expected within three months. Secretary for Transport Mable Chan aims to move advanced transport technologies from trials to regular...

By South China Morning Post — M&A
Payment Biz Pulls Plug on Open Source Charity After KYC Spat
NewsMar 21, 2026

Payment Biz Pulls Plug on Open Source Charity After KYC Spat

The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) had its payment account with Nexi Group abruptly cancelled, cutting off credit‑card donations from roughly 450 supporters. FSFE claims Nexi demanded usernames and passwords of its donors, a request it refused, while Nexi says...

By The Register
Pep Technologies Cuts Losses 81% in FY25; Hyphen Drives Growth, mCaffeine Stalls
NewsMar 21, 2026

Pep Technologies Cuts Losses 81% in FY25; Hyphen Drives Growth, mCaffeine Stalls

Pep Technologies posted a 23% rise in operating revenue to Rs 237.5 crore in FY25, while cutting its net loss by 81% to Rs 18 crore. The growth was driven almost entirely by its Hyphen brand, which surged over 6.5‑times to cross...

By Entrackr
‘From Healthcare to Agriculture, India’s AI Leapfrog Moment Is Near’: Snowflake’s Vijayant Rai
NewsMar 21, 2026

‘From Healthcare to Agriculture, India’s AI Leapfrog Moment Is Near’: Snowflake’s Vijayant Rai

Snowflake India MD Vijayant Rai says Indian enterprises are moving past AI pilots, with 9,100 of Snowflake’s 13,300 customers now running AI workloads. He cites the platform’s $4.4 billion FY 26 revenue and growing demand across sectors such as healthcare, finance and agriculture....

By Indian Express AI
Aelis Farma Announces the Successful Start of the Recruitment of the Phase 2B Clinical Trial with AEF0217 for the Treatment...
NewsMar 21, 2026

Aelis Farma Announces the Successful Start of the Recruitment of the Phase 2B Clinical Trial with AEF0217 for the Treatment...

Aelis Farma announced that recruitment has begun for its Phase 2B trial of AEF0217, a first‑in‑class signalling‑specific CB1 receptor inhibitor, aimed at treating behavioral and cognitive impairments in Down syndrome. The study will enroll 188 participants aged 16‑32 across ten...

By Euronext
Absa Fraud Warning
NewsMar 21, 2026

Absa Fraud Warning

Absa has issued a broad warning about phishing scams that distribute fake e‑statement links and counterfeit account‑security alerts. The messages mimic the bank’s branding, use spoofed email addresses and unrelated URLs such as pouiyt.tech, and lure customers into entering login...

By MyBroadband (South Africa)
[Webinar] From System of Record to System of Action: Rethinking ERP and AI in Food & Beverage and Consumer Products...
NewsMar 21, 2026

[Webinar] From System of Record to System of Action: Rethinking ERP and AI in Food & Beverage and Consumer Products...

The upcoming webinar spotlights a paradigm shift from traditional ERP as a passive system of record to an AI‑driven system of action for food‑and‑beverage and consumer‑products manufacturers. It showcases QAD Adaptive ERP and Champion AI’s ability to turn real‑time operational...

By Food Industry Executive
Screenless Wearable Fills Out Your Gym Card for Strength Training
NewsMar 21, 2026

Screenless Wearable Fills Out Your Gym Card for Strength Training

Former Tesla engineers have launched Fort, a screenless fitness band that automatically records strength‑training reps, sets, and rest intervals. The device uses an inertial measurement unit and heart‑rate sensor to recognize more than 50 exercises and provide real‑time form feedback...

By New Atlas – Architecture
Can You Turn Any House Into a Zero Energy Bills Home? Our Expert Explains What You Can Do
NewsMar 21, 2026

Can You Turn Any House Into a Zero Energy Bills Home? Our Expert Explains What You Can Do

Retrofitting existing homes to achieve zero‑energy‑bills hinges on a fabric‑first approach that first reduces demand, then layers solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps and electric‑vehicle integration. Standards such as EnerPHit guide achievable performance, while newer schemes like Octopus Energy Zero...

By Homebuilding & Renovating (UK)
Susan Collins and Climate Change: ‘The Silence Is Deafening’
NewsMar 21, 2026

Susan Collins and Climate Change: ‘The Silence Is Deafening’

Sen. Susan Collins defended the EPA’s abrupt cancellation of $7 billion in Solar for All grants, which would have helped 20,000 low‑income Maine households, while simultaneously emphasizing the Inflation Reduction Act’s partisan origins. Despite a 31% score from the League of...

By Inside Climate News
Secrets Management Vs. Secrets Elimination: Where Should You Invest?
NewsMar 21, 2026

Secrets Management Vs. Secrets Elimination: Where Should You Invest?

Enterprises are weighing two divergent authentication philosophies: traditional secrets management, which safeguards static credentials in vaults, and secretless authentication, which eliminates static secrets by issuing short‑lived tokens tied to workload identities. While secretless reduces attack surface and operational friction for...

By Security Boulevard – DevOps
CISA Flags Apple, Craft CMS, Laravel Bugs in KEV, Orders Patching by April 3, 2026
NewsMar 21, 2026

CISA Flags Apple, Craft CMS, Laravel Bugs in KEV, Orders Patching by April 3, 2026

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added five high‑severity flaws affecting Apple WebKit, Apple kernel components, Craft CMS, and Laravel Livewire to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, mandating remediation by April 3 2026. The vulnerabilities carry CVSS scores from...

By The Hacker News
Perfios FY25: Profit Soars 46% To ₹104 Cr, Revenue Crosses ₹700 Cr
NewsMar 21, 2026

Perfios FY25: Profit Soars 46% To ₹104 Cr, Revenue Crosses ₹700 Cr

Bengaluru‑based fintech SaaS unicorn Perfios posted a 46% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹104.3 cr for FY25. Operating revenue grew 20% to ₹669.5 cr, with total income of ₹708.5 cr after other income. SaaS services accounted for over 95% of revenue, while...

By Inc42
Bluebottle USV to Feature in Australian Navy’s Fleet Review for the First Time
NewsMar 21, 2026

Bluebottle USV to Feature in Australian Navy’s Fleet Review for the First Time

Australia’s Royal Australian Navy will feature the Ocius Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel in the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review on 21 March 2026, marking the first time a USV is displayed alongside crewed ships in a formal navy review. The inclusion follows a $176 million...

By Naval News
Smart Home Security Guide – How to Choose a Smart Tech System that Works for You
NewsMar 21, 2026

Smart Home Security Guide – How to Choose a Smart Tech System that Works for You

Smart home security systems now link cameras, motion sensors, lighting, and access controls into a single, cloud‑connected platform that can react instantly to threats. Experts from Baulogic and Nuki highlight real‑time alerts, remote monitoring, and automated responses that create the...

By Build It (Self Build, UK)