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Oslo, 19 March 2026 Football superstar Erling Haaland is investing in Norway Chess and its new tour format, the Total Chess World Championship Tour. Haaland has ambitious plans to contribute to make chess a broader and more spectator-friendly sport. Behind from left_ COO of Norway Chess Benedicte Westre Skog, Co-founder of Chess Mates Morten Borge. Below from left, Co-founder of Chess Mates Erling Haaland and CEO of Norway Chess Kjell Madland Norway Chess has been a driving force for innovation in chess for years and is now taking another major step with the launch of the Total Chess World Championship…

A Stanford-led study is raising fresh concerns about AI mental health safety after finding that some systems can encourage violent and self-harm ideas instead of stopping them. The research draws on real user interactions and highlights gaps in how AI handles moments of crisis. In a small but high-risk sample of 19 users, researchers analyzed nearly 400,000 messages and found cases where replies didn’t just fail to intervene, but actively reinforced harmful thinking. Many outputs were appropriate, but the uneven performance stands out. When people turn to AI during vulnerable moments, even a small number of failures can lead to…

Pixel Watch update issues are starting to disrupt daily activity tracking, and it’s more than a minor annoyance. Some users report that step tracking and calorie data no longer line up with real activity after the latest software rollout, making it harder to interpret what the watch is actually telling you. The problems surfaced after the March 2026 update began rolling out, with early complaints pointing to missing health metrics. Since then, reports have expanded to core tracking features that people rely on every day, suggesting a broader issue with how data is being recorded. Posts online describe activity numbers…

Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have delivered one of the must-see movies of 2026 with the new sci-fi comedy, Project Hail Mary. Based on the novel by Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary begins with Dr. Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) waking on a spaceship with no memory of who he is. He eventually remembers that he was sent into space to help prevent the Sun and humanity from dying, and he befriends a “crab-rock” alien (James Ortiz) on a similar quest. Driven by a talented cast and crew, Project Hail Mary delivers a massive, majestic blockbuster that blends a thrilling…

Google has rolled out a fresh Android Canary build, and it looks more complete than you might expect from an experimental release. The catch is simple. This version exists to test ideas, not to promise them. Android Canary 2603 bundles practical additions like app lock, chat bubbles, and a redesigned screen recorder. It’s available across a wide range of Pixel devices, but this update is meant for developers rather than everyday use That context matters when reading into any of these changes. Features shown here can still be removed before a stable release, even if some eventually appear in beta…

Google is once again testing how artificial intelligence can reshape the way users interact with information online – this time by altering one of the most fundamental elements of search: headlines. The company has begun experimenting with replacing original news headlines in Search with AI-generated alternatives, sparking concerns among publishers and raising questions about accuracy and editorial control. AI starts rewriting the web’s “10 Blue Links” In a recent experiment, Google has started displaying AI-generated headlines instead of the original titles written by publishers in its traditional search results. This marks a significant shift from earlier practices where Google might…

With the upcoming Android developer verification rules, there’s been a growing concern regarding Google effectively killing sideloading Android apps. But Google says that’s not the case. In a fresh blog post, the company basically confirmed that sideloading apps will still be possible, even from unverified developers, using a new system called “advanced flow.” So you’re not losing the handy feature; it’s just getting a little harder. What does advanced flow even do? According to Google, advanced flow is designed as a one-time process for users who want to install apps from outside the Play Store. In the past, one simply…

Tesla has had the premium EV market to itself for years, but Xiaomi is making a strong case for why that should change. The company has just launched its new generation of SU7 with upgrades across design, performance, comfort, and safety that are hard to ignore. What’s new about the design? The SU7 builds on its existing design, delivering an even more premium experience. The exterior retains its signature look, including waterdrop headlights and halo taillights, while featuring cleaner detailing and a sportier front grille. Inside the cabin, nearly every surface you touch has been wrapped in soft-touch material, the…

If you’ve ever unlocked your iPhone at midnight, looking for a sleep playlist while already half asleep, Apple’s iOS 26.4 can make life easier for you.  The iOS 26.4 release candidate is here, and among several additions, it introduces something called Ambient Music widgets. These are mood-based playlists that you can play with a single tap on your home screen (on the widget).  What moods can you choose from? So, from now on, you don’t have to open the app, search for the required playlist, and go through the three-step journey through Apple Music’s menus. The widgets cover four broad…

Apple loyalists hoping to snap shut their foldable iPhone by autumn may need to exercise a little more patience. The iPhone Fold, initially expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at Apple’s September event, might not ship with these iPhones.  According to Apple analyst Tim Long, the iPhone Fold will likely begin shipping in December, rather than in September. This contradicts previous reports suggesting a September release (via MacRumors). So, what will Apple showcase in September 2026? To me, it sounds like Apple could still showcase the iPhone Fold at the iPhone 18 Pro…