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  Skyroot Aerospace bets on ‘space taxi’ model as Vikram-1 launch nears

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-11 16:16)

  Skyroot Aerospace is preparing for the maiden launch of its Vikram-1 rocket, designed as a dedicated "space taxi" for small satellites. The company aims to serve an under-served market for custom orbital launches, not directly competing with larger rockets like SpaceX's.

  The Hyderabad-based startup is finalizing launch approvals and testing, with the first mission focused on collecting flight data with a limited payload. Skyroot plans to scale production to eventually achieve a launch cadence of one rocket per month.

  Financially, Skyroot is seeking to raise $150-200 million, which could value it at nearly $1 billion and make it India's first spacetech unicorn.

  Main Topics: Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket launch preparation; its market strategy in the dedicated small-satellite launch segment; the company's funding and valuation prospects.

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  Where to buy Apple's new MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro — grab the most affordable MacBook, along with the latest M5 silicon refreshes, from these top stores

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-11 16:27)

  Apple has launched new 2026 MacBook models, including the budget MacBook Neo, the MacBook Air with M5, and the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. These laptops are now available from retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, with starting prices of $599 for the Neo, $1,099 for the 13-inch Air, and from $2,199 for the Pro models.

  The MacBook Neo is positioned as an affordable, entry-level option with an A18 Pro chip, while the MacBook Air features the new M5 silicon and updated connectivity. The MacBook Pro refresh offers high-performance M5-series chips for demanding tasks, with configurations reaching up to $4,399.

  The main topics covered are the availability and pricing of the new MacBook lineup, the key specifications and positioning of each model (Neo, Air, Pro), and the retailers where they can be purchased.

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  Nvidia is reportedly planning its own open source OpenClaw competitor

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-11 16:30)

  Nvidia is developing an open-source AI agent platform called NemoClaw to compete with OpenClaw, according to a Wired report. The company is reportedly pitching the platform to potential corporate partners like Salesforce and Google ahead of its developer conference.

  NemoClaw is positioned as a direct competitor to OpenClaw, a system known for enabling "always-on" AI agents from personal machines. This move follows OpenAI's recent hiring of OpenClaw's creator, though the OpenClaw project itself will continue as an independent initiative.

  The main topics covered are Nvidia's planned competitive entry into the AI agent platform market, its partnership outreach to major tech firms, and the context of the existing competitive landscape with OpenClaw and OpenAI.

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  WordPress debuts a private workspace that runs in your browser via a new service, my.WordPress.net

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-11 16:43)

  WordPress has launched a new browser-based service called my.WordPress.net, allowing users to create and publish sites without signing up for hosting or a domain. These sites are private by default, stored locally in the browser, and are designed as personal workspaces for drafting, journaling, or using built-in apps.

  The service is powered by WordPress Playground and includes an integrated AI assistant that can modify plugins or query site data, positioning it as a personal knowledge base. However, sites are tied to the browser they were created on and are not optimized for public traffic, though they can be migrated to a full hosting provider later.

  The main topics covered are the launch and functionality of the browser-based my.WordPress.net service, its private and local nature, its integration with AI tools, and its positioning as a personal workspace rather than a public publishing platform.

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  Valve details new game verification system for upcoming Steam Frame and Steam Machine — 30 FPS at 1080p for Steam Frame Verified, same as Steam Deck

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-11 16:48)

  Valve has detailed the verification requirements for its upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame hardware. For a game to be "Steam Machine Verified," it must run at a stable 30 FPS at 1080p resolution, with many existing Steam Deck Verified titles automatically qualifying.

  The Steam Frame, a VR headset, has different tiers: "Frame Test" and "Frame Unsupported." Standalone VR titles need to achieve 90 FPS, while non-VR "2D" games must run at 720p and 30 FPS with a VR-friendly UI.

  The system is designed to leverage existing Steam Deck compatibility work, ensuring a large library of verified games will be available for the new hardware at launch, though release dates remain uncertain.

  Main Topics: Steam Machine verification requirements, Steam Frame verification requirements, leveraging Steam Deck compatibility, hardware release context.

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  Hacker broke into FBI and compromised Epstein files, report says

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-11 16:50)

  In 2023, an unidentified foreign hacker breached an FBI server in New York, exploiting an inadvertent vulnerability left by a special agent. The compromised files included documents related to the bureau's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

  The FBI stated the incident was isolated, that they contained the network, restricted the hacker's access, and rectified the system. According to a source, the hacker only realized they had infiltrated the FBI when agents confronted them on a video call.

  The main topics covered are a cybersecurity breach at the FBI, the compromise of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, and the FBI's response to the incident.

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  Anduril, the autonomous weapons maker, doubles the size of its space unit

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-11 16:50)

  Anduril Industries is acquiring space intelligence firm ExoAnalytic Solutions, gaining its global telescope network and software for satellite tracking and missile defense. The acquisition will significantly expand Anduril's space-focused workforce and capabilities in space domain awareness.

  Anduril, a defense technology company known for autonomous weapons and drone programs, aims to bolster its national security space business through this purchase. The move extends Anduril's reach into the space domain, aligning with U.S. military needs for space monitoring and battle management.

  The main topics covered are the corporate acquisition, the specific assets and capabilities being transferred, and Anduril's broader background in defense technology and autonomous systems.

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  Anduril, the autonomous weapons maker, doubles the size of its space unit

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-11 16:50)

  Anduril Industries is acquiring space intelligence firm ExoAnalytic Solutions, gaining its global telescope network and software for satellite tracking and missile defense. The acquisition will significantly expand Anduril's space division workforce and enhance its capabilities in space domain awareness and national security.

  Anduril, a defense technology company known for autonomous weapons and drone programs, is extending its reach into the critical space domain through this purchase. The move aims to accelerate its work for national security space customers, including the U.S. Space Force.

  The main topics covered are the corporate acquisition, the specific assets and capabilities being acquired, and Anduril's background in defense technology and its strategic expansion into space.

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  OpenAI’s Sora video generator is reportedly coming to ChatGPT

  (The Verge / 2026-03-11 16:50)

  OpenAI may integrate its Sora video generator directly into ChatGPT, moving it from a standalone app to increase its accessibility and potentially attract more users. This integration raises significant concerns about a potential increase in AI-generated deepfakes and the circumvention of content guardrails.

  The move comes as OpenAI faces heightened competition from rivals like Anthropic's Claude, which has gained user favor partly due to differing ethical stances on military contracts. Adding Sora could be a strategic response to regain market share.

  However, the integration is also expected to increase operational costs for OpenAI, which may lead to further adjustments in ChatGPT's pricing or advertising model.

  Main topics: Sora integration into ChatGPT, deepfake risks, competitive pressure from Anthropic, and cost implications for OpenAI.

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  Pentagon Report: U.S. Military Fired Missile at Elementary School in Iran

  (The Intercept / 2026-03-11 17:07)

  A preliminary U.S. military investigation found that a U.S. strike, based on outdated coordinates, mistakenly hit an Iranian elementary school, killing at least 175 people, mostly children. This contradicts assertions by former President Donald Trump that Iran was responsible for the attack.

  The strike is described as a "targeting error" and "colossal negligence," attributed to a failure in fundamental targeting doctrine and the use of obsolete intelligence. The incident occurred amid reported efforts to reduce programs aimed at minimizing civilian casualties.

  Main topics: U.S. military strike on an Iranian school, investigation findings contradicting official statements, causes of the targeting error, and the high civilian death toll.

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  Intel shores up its desktop CPU lineup with boosted Core Ultra 200S Plus chips

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-11 17:21)

  Intel's Core Ultra 200S "Arrow Lake" desktop chips, launched in late 2024, offered power efficiency but sometimes lagged behind older Intel chips and AMD's Ryzen X3D processors in gaming performance.

  To address this, Intel is introducing upgraded Core Ultra 200S "Plus" chips, which add more processor cores, higher clock speeds, support for faster memory, and improved internal communication.

  Intel claims these enhancements will boost average gaming performance by 15 percent, with the new Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 5 models offering more efficiency cores than their predecessors.

  Main topics: Intel's Arrow Lake CPU launch and its performance context; the release and specifications of the upgraded "Plus" processors; the claimed performance improvements for gaming.

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  Infosys tightens overseas travel approvals amid Middle East crisis

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-11 17:23)

  Infosys has implemented stricter, multi-layered approval processes for all overseas travel, permitting only critical trips due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The company has also restricted group meetings and events, requiring essential travel requests to be approved by unit heads and then reviewed by a central delivery team.

  The policy update, prioritizing employee safety, reflects heightened security concerns in the Middle East where Infosys has operations. Similarly, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has suspended all travel to and from the region, citing airspace closures.

  These corporate travel curbs are part of a broader reassessment of operational risks by global firms amid regional instability and aviation disruptions.

  Main Topics: Corporate travel restrictions, employee safety, operational risk management in the Middle East crisis, and actions by major Indian IT companies (Infosys and TCS).

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  Bring food from home, Infosys advises Pune employees as LPG crisis burns its kitchen

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-11 17:26)

  Infosys is implementing temporary measures at its major Indian campuses due to a commercial LPG shortage impacting food vendors. Food courts in Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai will operate with a limited menu, with some food being prepared off-site, and employees are encouraged to bring home-cooked meals.

  The company has advised against holding catered campus events and urged vendors to explore alternative cooking methods like electrical appliances and biofuels. Infosys stated the full menu will be restored once LPG supplies stabilize.

  The main topics covered are the operational disruptions to campus food services, the specific temporary measures being taken, and the company's request for employee cooperation during the supply shortage.

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  Microsoft’s next Xbox, Project Helix, will barely reach alpha by 2027

  (The Verge / 2026-03-11 17:28)

  Microsoft has revealed new technical details for its next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, at the 2026 Game Developers Conference. The console will feature a custom AMD chip with vastly improved raytracing and a new machine learning-based upscaling technology.

  However, the console's development is in early stages, with alpha versions not scheduled to be sent to developers until 2027. The announcement was made by new Xbox leadership, following recent executive changes and previous hints that the device would be a high-end, PC-like experience.

  The main topics covered are the technical specifications and development timeline of the next Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, and the recent leadership changes within Microsoft's gaming division.

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  Synopsys rolls out new software tools for designing AI chips

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-11 17:38)

  Synopsys has released new software tools to address the growing complexity of designing AI chips, following its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys. This move responds to the industry shift from single chips to complex assemblies of smaller "chiplets," which introduce mechanical engineering challenges like heat management and physical stress.

  The new tools integrate Ansys's engineering simulation capabilities directly into the chip design software used by companies like AMD, Nvidia, and Intel. The goal is to allow designers to address potential physical failures early in the design phase, moving away from a siloed approach.

  CEO Sassine Ghazi states this integrated method aims to produce chips with better performance, lower power consumption, and reduced cost by optimizing the design from the start.

  Main topics: Synopsys's new AI chip design tools, the acquisition of Ansys, the industry shift to chiplet-based designs, and the integration of mechanical engineering simulations into the design process.