Hacked traffic cams and hijacked TVs: How cyber operations supported the war against Iran

March 3, 2026

After U.S. and Israeli forces started bombing Iran, reports say cyber operations have disrupted communications, supporting surveillance activities, and have been used in psychological operations.

Why the Payments Industry Needs to Be Rebuilt From the Inside

March 3, 2026

The payments industry is being rebuilt at the infrastructure layer as money finally begins to move like software, not instructions.

From Faking a Business to 25,000 Stores — Here’s the Simple Strategy That Landed Her Deals With Walmart and Target

March 3, 2026

Here’s how Vanessa Phillips went from “I don’t know what I wanna to do with my life” to landing a product in thousands of stores nationwide — and what you can steal from her playbook.

Activist investor Elliot takes a $1B stake in Pinterest, betting on AI-driven growth

March 3, 2026

Activist Investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a $1 billion stake in Pinterest.

Apple’s rumored MacBook Neo, a lower-cost, colorful laptop, could launch this week

March 3, 2026

This would mark the first time Apple competes with cheaper hardware like the Chromebook.

This Lightweight HP Laptop Won’t Slow Down Your Workday

March 3, 2026

It is built for entrepreneurs on the go.

Almost Half of U.S. Workers Want to Switch Careers. Here’s What’s Stopping Them.

March 3, 2026

A survey of over 4,000 people found a widespread desire for career changes. AI and economic uncertainty are driving the urge to switch.

Amid new competition, Chrome speeds up its release schedule

March 3, 2026

Google Chrome will begin shipping new releases every two weeks in September, instead of monthly.

Audible launches a cheaper ‘Standard’ subscription plan, challenging Spotify

March 3, 2026

The new plan is $6 cheaper than the platform’s existing “Premium” plan, which costs $14.95 per month.

This Nostalgic Apple Product Is Making a Major Comeback — and You Can Thank Gen Z For It

March 3, 2026

It first launched 25 years ago and was discontinued in 2022. Now it’s attracting a new generation of fans — many of whom weren’t even born when it debuted.

The Download: 10 things that matter in AI, plus Anthropic’s plan to sue the Pentagon