Tech News — Mar 11, 2026

Tech News — Mar 11, 2026 | Trace

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3 sources · 3 updates
Apple Music Integrates Full Song Playback on TikTok
Apple Music has announced a new partnership with TikTok that allows subscribers to listen to full-length tracks directly within the app. The integration includes features like 'Play Full Song' and 'Listening Party,' enabling real-time interactions between fans and artists. This rollout aims to enhance music discovery and cross-platform integration for users.
- Apple Music subscribers can save their favorite tracks directly to their playlists on the service.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Taya Raises $5M for Innovative Recording Device
Former Apple engineer Elena Wagenmans has launched Taya, a voice-only note-taking pendant that captures only the user's voice while minimizing background noise. The startup successfully raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by MaC Venture Capital, with the pendant priced at $89 for pre-orders.
- Your MacBook can have Apple’s rainbow logo with new ‘1984’ skin. dbrand launches retro MacBook skins featuring rainbow logo.
- Former Apple engineer raises $5M for a note-taking pendant that only records your voice. Former Apple engineer launches voice-only note-taking pendant.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Meta Acquires Viral AI Social Network Moltbook
Moltbook and Into saw 2 notable updates in the last 24 hours across 2 sources. The story moved from Meta gets into social networks for AI agents with acquisition of viral Moltbook platform to Meta didn’t buy Moltbook for bots — it bought into the agentic web.
- Moltbook was developed from the OpenClaw project, which popularized AI agents capable of performing various tasks.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Zoox Partners with Uber for Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas
Amazon's Zoox has announced a partnership with Uber to launch driverless robotaxi services, starting in Las Vegas this summer and expanding to Los Angeles in 2027. This collaboration marks Zoox's first integration with a third-party platform, significantly enhancing its market reach as it awaits federal approval for its vehicles. The robotaxis, affectionately dubbed 'toasters', can reach speeds of 75 mph, though they typically operate below 45 mph.
- Zoox plans to make its robotaxis available on the Uber app in Las Vegas later this year, pending approval from the NHTSA.
- The NHTSA is currently reviewing Zoox's application for exemptions from eight federal safety standards.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Oracle's Strong Earnings
Oil prices experienced significant volatility, dropping over 11% before rebounding due to incidents near Iran's coast. Meanwhile, Oracle reported a robust quarterly earnings increase, with cloud revenue rising by 44% to reach $8.9 billion, leading to a 10% surge in its stock price.
- U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright's misleading post about Navy escorts contributed to the oil price drop.
- Consumer spending increased by 3.2% in February, suggesting some economic resilience despite inflation pressures.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Anthropic Launches New Think Tank Amid Pentagon Legal Battle
Anthropic has announced the formation of the Anthropic Institute, a think tank dedicated to exploring the societal impacts of artificial intelligence, as it faces a lawsuit against the Pentagon over an alleged blacklisting. The institute will be led by co-founder Jack Clark and aims to address critical issues related to AI, including job safety and emotional dependence on technology.
- 30 staff members will start at the Anthropic Institute, with plans to double the staff annually.
- Anthropic's lawsuit claims it was illegally blacklisted by the Pentagon due to its stance on AI ethics.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Meta's Strategic Move into AI Networking
Meta Platforms Inc. has acquired Moltbook, a newly launched social network designed exclusively for artificial intelligence agents, just weeks after its debut in January 2026. This acquisition aims to enhance Meta's AI capabilities by enabling AI agents to interact and share information, potentially revolutionizing AI collaboration. Founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr will join Meta's Superintelligence Labs as part of the deal.
- Moltbook was launched in late January 2026 and acquired by Meta in early March.
- The platform was created using OpenClaw, a coding platform for AI agents.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Google Expands Gemini Integration in Chrome to India and Beyond
Google has announced the rollout of its Gemini integration for Chrome, now available in India, Canada, and New Zealand. This feature allows users to interact with AI directly from their browser, enabling tasks such as content summarization and email composition.
- Gemini supports multiple languages, including Hindi, Bengali, and Tamil.
- Gemini will also be accessible to Chrome users on iOS in India via a page tools icon.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Judge Rules Against Perplexity's AI Shopping Feature
A federal judge has issued a ruling blocking Perplexity's Comet AI agents from making purchases on Amazon, citing unauthorized access to user accounts. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by Amazon in November 2025, which claimed that Perplexity ignored requests to stop its shopping activities, violating computer fraud laws.
- Amazon incurred over $5,000 in costs to address the unauthorized access issue.
- U.S. District Judge Maxine Chesney noted that Amazon presented 'strong evidence' of unauthorized access by Perplexity's Comet browser.
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2 sources · 2 updates
SpaceX's Starship Moon Lander Faces Delays
SpaceX's Starship lunar lander is now projected to land on the moon in 2028, a significant delay from the previously scheduled June 2027 date. This postponement comes amid ongoing technical challenges identified by NASA's Office of Inspector General, raising concerns about the feasibility of the revised timeline.
- NASA and SpaceX are in disagreement over manual control capabilities, with concerns about safety and compliance with agency requirements.
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1 sources · 3 updates
Anthropic Releases Responsible Scaling Policy Version 3.0
Anthropic has unveiled Version 3.0 of its Responsible Scaling Policy, aimed at enhancing AI safety through more realistic unilateral commitments. This updated policy reflects two years of lessons learned and emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in AI development. The changes come as both OpenAI and Google DeepMind have adopted similar frameworks following Anthropic's initial announcement.
- Anthropic's new RSP addresses challenges in defining higher AI Safety Levels and calls for collective action.
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1 sources · 2 updates
IEA Announces Historic Oil Stock Release
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil to alleviate supply disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran war, marking the largest emergency stock release in its history. This decision comes as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the most significant oil supply disruption ever recorded, impacting global oil flows.
- Fatih Birol, IEA Executive Director, emphasized that the release aims to address immediate impacts but stable oil flows depend on resuming tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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1 sources · 1 updates
Amazon expands a program that lets customers shop from other retailers’ sites
Amazon is expanding its Shop Direct program, allowing U.S. customers to discover and purchase products from third-party retailers not available on its platform. The company has introduced support for third-party product feeds from providers like Feedonomics, Salsify, and CedCommerce, enabling real-time access to merchant inventory. Additionally, Amazon's AI shopping assistant, Rufus, can now facilitate purchases on these external sites, enhancing user experience and potentially increasing sales for participating brands.
- Amazon now supports third-party product feeds from Feedonomics, Salsify, and CedCommerce.
- The Buy for Me feature allows AI to complete purchases on third-party sites.
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1 sources · 1 updates
Here’s What Bernstein Think About Nvidia (NVDA)
Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) remains a top long-term technology investment, according to Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon. In a recent note, Rasgon highlighted potential new regulations from Washington that could require licensing for AI chip exports, which may directly affect Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom. While Rasgon reiterated a Buy rating on Nvidia with a price target of $300, he emphasized that the regulation is not finalized and primarily serves as a means for the government to oversee AI exports.
- Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon set a price target of $300 for Nvidia.
- Nvidia's revenue is heavily reliant on the US, with 70% of sales coming from there.

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What connected the day

Apple Music Integrates Full Song Playback on TikTok

Taya Raises $5M for Innovative Recording Device

Meta Acquires Viral AI Social Network Moltbook

Zoox Partners with Uber for Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas

Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Oracle's Strong Earnings

Anthropic Launches New Think Tank Amid Pentagon Legal Battle

Meta's Strategic Move into AI Networking

Google Expands Gemini Integration in Chrome to India and Beyond

Judge Rules Against Perplexity's AI Shopping Feature

SpaceX's Starship Moon Lander Faces Delays

Anthropic Releases Responsible Scaling Policy Version 3.0

IEA Announces Historic Oil Stock Release

Amazon expands a program that lets customers shop from other retailers’ sites

Here’s What Bernstein Think About Nvidia (NVDA)

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