Meta is reportedly delaying its “Avocado” AI model and might lean on Gemini to fill the gap, and Sony is trialing dynamic pricing for games on the PS Store and gamers aren’t happy about it.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/technology/meta-avocado-ai-model-delayed.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SlA.kmjr.rmjF1-q1t1cG&smid=url-share

Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming

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Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t do NSFW content

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telus-digital-confirms-breach-after-hacker-claims-1-petabyte-data-theft/
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/12/adobe-ceo-shantanu-narayen-step-down.html
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-13/uber-hyundai-backed-motional-relaunch-robotaxi-service-in-vegas

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating

https://variety.com/2026/streaming/news/amazon-prime-video-ultra-no-ads-price-increase-1236687124/
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/china-approves-market-launch-brain-computer-interface-medical-device-world-first-2026-03-13/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ai-autocomplete-doesnt-just-change-how-you-write-it-changes-how-you-think/

Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss

The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam