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  Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Max) review: Blazing-fast super cores

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-09 20:00)

  The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip is reviewed as an extremely powerful and polished ultraportable workstation, excelling in tasks like graphics work, video production, and local AI development. It is praised for its exceptional performance, long battery life, excellent nano-texture display, and strong port selection.

  However, the review notes the configured model is staggeringly expensive at $5,849, and the familiar design, while premium, still includes the divisive screen notch. The article concludes that for professionals whose livelihood depends on such performance, the high cost may be justified.

  The main topics covered are the laptop's performance and capabilities, its design and build quality, its high price, and a comparison of its specifications against competing laptops.

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  Apple Studio Display XDR review: pro at a premium

  (The Verge / 2026-03-09 20:00)

  Apple has revamped its Studio Display lineup with two new 27-inch 5K models: the standard Studio Display and the high-end Studio Display XDR. The standard model is largely an update of the four-year-old panel with an improved camera, speakers, and ports, retaining its SDR capabilities and a $1,599 starting price.

  The Studio Display XDR is a more significant professional-grade monitor, replacing the older Pro Display XDR. It features a new mini-LED display with 2,304 local dimming zones, 2,000 nits peak brightness, 120Hz adaptive refresh, HDR support, and numerous highly accurate reference picture modes for creative work, starting at $3,299.

  The review notes the XDR model's excellent reference modes and much-improved camera as strengths, while criticizing the high cost and Mac-only compatibility. It confirms the display's technical prowess for professionals but suggests better value options exist for average users.

  Main Topics: Apple Studio Display launch, Studio Display XDR features and review, professional monitor market, display technology comparison.

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  Testing Apple's 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Max, and its new "performance" cores

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-09 20:00)

  Apple's new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips shift from a single-die design to a new "Fusion Architecture," using separate silicon dies for CPU and GPU cores packaged together. The Pro and Max share an 18-core CPU die but differ in GPU cores (20 vs. 40), with the Max also providing greater memory bandwidth.

  Another major change is the removal of traditional "efficiency" cores in these high-end chips; all large cores are now "super" cores, and they introduce a third type, confusingly named "performance" cores, which are distinct from the efficiency cores in the base M5.

  While offering expected performance upgrades to users, the underlying architectural and core-naming changes represent significant technical departures for Apple's pro-level silicon.

  Main topics: Apple M5 Pro/Max chip architecture, Fusion design with separate CPU/GPU dies, changes to CPU core types and naming conventions.

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  Apple’s new M5 Max feels like a huge upgrade if you bought your laptop 3 years ago

  (The Verge / 2026-03-09 20:00)

  The article reviews new M5 MacBooks, finding their design identical to last year's models and their performance not a significant leap over the M4 generation. The most notable improvement is a substantial boost in SSD read/write speeds, which testing confirms can be up to twice as fast as the M4 models.

  Performance gains for the M5 Max chip are incremental over the M4 Max, with modest single-core CPU improvements and more noticeable GPU enhancements. However, the upgrade is presented as substantial for users coming from older laptops, like those with an M2 Max chip, where performance metrics show major improvements.

  The main topics covered are the performance comparison of the new M5 chips (particularly the M5 Max) to their predecessors, the specific SSD speed improvements, and the analysis of CPU and GPU benchmark results.

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  Anthropic sues Pentagon over 'supply chain risk' designation, citing free speech and due process violations — company refused to allow its AI to be used for autonomous attacks, mass surveillance

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-09 20:05)

  Anthropic has filed federal lawsuits against the Pentagon and other agencies to overturn a "supply chain risk" designation, which blocks defense contractors from using its AI models. The company alleges the designation, issued after a contract dispute, violates its First Amendment and due process rights as retaliation for its refusal to allow its AI to be used for autonomous weapons or mass domestic surveillance.

  The Pentagon argues companies cannot restrict how the government uses technology for national security, while Anthropic contends its AI is not reliable for autonomous weapons and that mass surveillance violates rights. The designation has shifted business to competitors, with OpenAI securing a new Pentagon deal shortly after Anthropic's designation was issued.

  The main topics covered are the legal challenge over the supply chain risk designation, the ethical dispute over AI use in warfare and surveillance, and the competitive repercussions within the AI industry.

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  You can get three months of Disney Plus and Hulu for $15

  (The Verge / 2026-03-09 20:14)

  A promotional bundle offering three months of Disney Plus and Hulu (with ads) for $4.99 per month is available until March 24th. This bundle provides access to both streaming catalogs, including live coverage of the Oscars ceremony on Hulu and nominated films.

  The main caveats are the inclusion of commercials, no offline downloads, and the price reverting to $12.99 per month after the promotional period.

  The main topics covered are a streaming service promotion, Oscars coverage, and bundle details including price, content, and limitations.

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  Intel Panther Lake-H high-res die shot emerges — image show 18A compute tile, Xe3 GPU tile in new X-series processors

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-09 20:15)

  A previously unreleased die shot of Intel's upcoming Panther Lake-H processors has been published, revealing its three-tile design. The compute tile, built on the Intel 18A process, features a mix of high-performance, efficient, and low-power cores, along with a sliced L3 cache and NPU architecture to improve manufacturing yields.

  The design includes an 8MB memory-side cache to manage RAM traffic and integrates media/display engines directly into the compute tile for configuration flexibility. The separate GPU tile contains 12 Xe3 clusters with a modular cache design, and the I/O tile integrates advanced connectivity like Thunderbolt 5 and PCIe interfaces.

  The main topics covered are the microarchitecture of Intel's Panther Lake-H processors, its tile-based chip design, and specific features aimed at improving performance and manufacturing yield.

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  Bluesky CEO Jay Graber will step aside

  (The Verge / 2026-03-09 20:24)

  Jay Graber is stepping down as CEO of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform she helped lead since its independence from Twitter. Venture capitalist Toni Schneider, an existing advisor and investor, will serve as interim CEO while a permanent replacement is found. Graber will transition to the role of Chief Innovation Officer, focusing on new projects for the platform, which has grown from 30 million to 40 million users in the past year.

  Both executives reaffirmed their commitment to Bluesky's mission of building an open, user-controlled, and decentralized social web. Schneider emphasized the platform's dedication to user ownership of identity and data, as well as the need to earn the trust of third-party developers.

  The main topics covered are the leadership change at Bluesky, the platform's user growth, and its ongoing commitment to decentralization and an open social web.

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  Quad Cortex mini amp modeler: All the power, half the size

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-09 20:36)

  Neural DSP, a relatively small company founded in 2017, won a major "best of show" award at the NAMM music tech event. The company uses machine learning and AI to create highly realistic and affordable guitar amp and effects modeling software, competing with industry giants.

  It has expanded into hardware with the Quad Cortex, a floor unit that digitally replicates a vast array of amplifiers and effects pedals. This is achieved by using machine learning to analyze the input and output signals of physical gear, bypassing the need to manually model every electronic component.

  The main topics covered are Neural DSP's industry recognition, its core AI-driven modeling technology, its product evolution from software to hardware, and an explanation of how its machine learning process works.

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  OpenAI and Google Workers File Amicus Brief in Support of Anthropic Against the US Government

  (Business Latest / 2026-03-09 20:38)

  More than 30 employees from OpenAI and Google DeepMind have filed an amicus brief supporting Anthropic's lawsuit against the U.S. government. They argue the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a "supply-chain risk," which limits its military work, undermines American AI innovation and competitiveness.

  The brief contends the sanction chills professional debate and introduces harmful unpredictability, noting the government could have simply ended its contract with Anthropic instead. It also defends Anthropic's requested ethical guardrails, such as prohibiting use for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons, as vital safeguards.

  The legal action follows Anthropic's own lawsuit seeking a temporary order to continue its military partnerships during the case. The employees signed in a personal capacity, not representing their companies' official views.

  The main topics covered are the legal dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon, the industry's support via an amicus brief, and the arguments concerning innovation, ethical AI use, and government contracting.

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  A transição estratégica da ANDRA rumo ao mercado industrial B2B

  (Capital Digital / 2026-03-09 20:45)

  Às vésperas de seu 50º aniversário, a ANDRA projeta um crescimento significativo, com faturamento estimado em R$ 1,4 bilhão para 2025 e R$ 1,8 bilhão para 2026. A empresa está passando por uma transição estratégica, buscando consolidar-se não apenas no varejo, mas também como um player relevante no mercado industrial B2B.

  Essa mudança é fundamentada na expansão física, aumento da eficiência logística e no crescimento no segmento industrial, impulsionado pela aquisição da empresa especializada Fecva. A estratégia inclui a modernização operacional, com a redução dos níveis de estoque e a inauguração de um novo centro de distribuição para sustentar a expansão.

  Os principais tópicos abordados são: a transição estratégica e crescimento financeiro da ANDRA, sua expansão do varejo para o mercado industrial B2B, e a reestruturação operacional e logística para apoiar essa nova fase.

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  Employees across OpenAI and Google support Anthropic’s lawsuit against the Pentagon

  (The Verge / 2026-03-09 20:45)

  Anthropic is suing the Department of Defense over being designated a supply chain risk, a move that blocks its military contracts and affects other companies using its technology. Nearly 40 employees from OpenAI and Google filed a supporting legal brief, arguing the designation is improper retaliation and endorsing Anthropic's ethical red lines against domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous lethal weapons.

  The brief, filed by AI professionals, details the significant national security and ethical risks of deploying AI for these purposes. It warns that AI could integrate disparate surveillance data into a powerful real-time monitoring system and that autonomous weapons are unreliable in novel, untrained scenarios.

  The main topics covered are the legal and contractual dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon, the ethical concerns regarding military AI use (specifically mass surveillance and autonomous weapons), and the industry support for Anthropic's stance from rival companies' employees.

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  Anthropic Claims Pentagon Feud Could Cost It Billions

  (Business Latest / 2026-03-09 20:49)

  The U.S. Department of Defense's designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk is causing significant commercial fallout, with customers pausing or canceling negotiations on deals worth tens of millions of dollars. Anthropic's CFO states this threatens hundreds of millions in expected revenue this year and potentially billions long-term, despite the company having over $5 billion in all-time sales.

  The AI startup is engaged in a legal battle against the government, filing two lawsuits alleging violations of its free speech rights and unfair discrimination. Anthropic is seeking a preliminary order to continue working with the Pentagon while the lawsuits are resolved, following a dispute over the use of AI for surveillance and autonomous weapons.

  The situation escalated when the Defense Secretary publicly stated that no U.S. military contractor or partner may conduct business with Anthropic, a directive the company says is being reinforced through outreach to other startups. Major cloud providers like Amazon and Microsoft, however, have announced they will continue supporting Anthropic.

  Main Topics: The commercial and financial impact of the Pentagon's supply-chain risk designation on Anthropic; Anthropic's ongoing lawsuits against the U.S. government; the broader dispute over AI use in defense and the varying responses from the business community.

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  CPMI do INSS adia depoimento do presidente da Dataprev e INSS critica migração do mainframe

  (Capital Digital / 2026-03-09 21:08)

  The parliamentary inquiry (CPMI) into Brazil's social security institute (INSS) has been postponed for a second time, delaying testimonies from key figures including the president of state-owned IT company Dataprev, Rodrigo Assumpção. In parallel, the INSS president publicly condemned Dataprev for holding a celebration party for migrating off an old Unisys mainframe, arguing the problematic transition has caused systemic failures and harmed public service.

  The INSS president formally repudiated the celebration, stating the migration has instead crippled operations and delayed services for vulnerable citizens, leaving "no reason for a party." Dataprev's president, who cited medical exams and foreign travel to avoid the rescheduled hearing, would have faced intense questioning on this conflict had he attended.

  The main topics covered are the postponed congressional inquiry hearings and the public dispute between the heads of the INSS and Dataprev regarding a problematic IT system migration and an ill-timed celebration.

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  OpenAI and Google employees rush to Anthropic’s defense in DOD lawsuit

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-09 21:15)

  More than 30 employees from OpenAI and Google DeepMind filed a legal brief supporting Anthropic's lawsuit against the U.S. Defense Department. The DOD had labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk after the AI firm refused to allow its technology to be used for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons.

  The employees argue the DOD's designation was an arbitrary abuse of power that could harm U.S. competitiveness and stifle open discussion of AI risks. They contend the Pentagon could have simply ended its contract with Anthropic rather than applying the severe label.

  The brief emphasizes that without public AI laws, the contractual restrictions imposed by developers are a critical safeguard against misuse. This action follows the DOD quickly signing a deal with OpenAI after its dispute with Anthropic.

  Main Topics: Legal challenge against the Pentagon's "supply chain risk" designation of Anthropic; industry support for ethical AI guardrails; conflict over military use of AI for surveillance and autonomous weapons.