Rabbit’s Cyberdeck is a modern take on a netbook

Rabbit’s Cyberdeck is a modern take on a netbook

When you think of an AI-forward PC, you might think of something like NVIDIA’s $3,999 DGX Spark — a computer with enough computing power to run complex large language models locally. That’s not what Rabbit is trying to build with Project Cyberdeck. Instead, the company’s goal is to produce a device tailored for vibe coding, and Engadget was given an …

Read More »

Meta’s Moltbook deal points to a future built around AI agents | TechCrunch

Meta’s Moltbook deal points to a future built around AI agents | TechCrunch

When news broke Tuesday morning that Meta bought Moltbook, the social network for AI agents, it may have left some people scratching their heads. What on earth would Meta — an ad-supported company — want with a social network where the users are bots? Bots, after all, are not the target audience of brand marketers and advertisers. Meta isn’t saying …

Read More »

Washington House passes 9.9% ‘millionaires tax’ as business leaders warn of ‘seismic shift’

Washington House passes 9.9% ‘millionaires tax’ as business leaders warn of ‘seismic shift’

The Legislative Building in Olympia, Wash., is home to the state’s Legislature. (GeekWire Photo / Lisa Stiffler) The so-called “millionaires tax” passed the Washington House Tuesday night after more than 24 hours of debate, teeing up the bill for final approval today or tomorrow. The controversial measure creates a 9.9% tax applied to taxable, personal annual income that exceeds $1 …

Read More »

Eid ul Fitr likely to be observed on March 21 in Pakistan

Eid ul Fitr likely to be observed on March 21 in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Eid ul Fitr 2026 is expected to be observed on Saturday, March 21, in Pakistan, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which completes a 30-day cycle this year. Astronomical experts have indicated that the Shawwal crescent moon is unlikely to be sighted on the evening of March 19. According to the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere …

Read More »

WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens | TechCrunch

WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens | TechCrunch

WhatsApp launched a new set of parent-supervised accounts for users under the age of 13 on Wednesday. The company said that these accounts will only have access to messaging and calling, and won’t be targeted with any ads. While the company rates its apps 13+ on both the App Store and Play Store, many pre-teens use WhatsApp to communicate with …

Read More »

Larry ‘Major Nelson’ Hryb joins Commodore to help build its community

Larry ‘Major Nelson’ Hryb joins Commodore to help build its community

Phil Spencer leaving his long-held role at Xbox might have made all the last month, but a few years ago the big story was company veteran Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb’s from Microsoft. Hryb recently seemingly hinted at a return to the company at which he spent more than two decades, but he’s now landed at Commodore instead. The ex-Xbox icon …

Read More »

Opinion: The wrong tax at the wrong time for Washington

Opinion: The wrong tax at the wrong time for Washington

Editor’s note: GeekWire publishes guest opinions to foster informed discussion and highlight a diversity of perspectives on issues shaping the tech and startup community. If you’re interested in submitting a guest column, email us at tips@geekwire.com. Submissions are reviewed by our editorial team for relevance and editorial standards. Jesse Proudman. As a kid growing up in Tacoma, I remember visiting Seattle …

Read More »

Lanjhar commends Sindh police during Youm-e-Ali security review

Lanjhar commends Sindh police during Youm-e-Ali security review

KARACHI: Sindh Interior Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjhar visited the Central Police Office (CPO) Karachi to assess the citywide security situation, monitoring systems, and arrangements of Hazrat Ali (RA) martyrdom day. On arrival, Minister Lanjhar was welcomed by Inspector General of Police Sindh Javed Alam Odho and other senior police officials. Provincial Minister for Local Government, Nasir Hussain Shah, was also …

Read More »

Record-high heat expected in Southern California’s Inland Empire

Record-high heat expected in Southern California’s Inland Empire

Southern California: Heat Advisory has been issued for all cities in the Inland Empire and the entire high desert region, effective Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM through Friday, 8:00 PM. Temperatures are expected to reach 93–98°F during this period. Forecasters warn that the hot conditions may lead to heat-related illnesses, with very warm temperatures continuing into the weekend …

Read More »